Super Bowl 60 is just days away, and Sports IQ with Larry Smith sets the stage with a deep dive into a matchup that may lack celebrity star power—but promises drama, strategy, and legacy-defining moments. NFL writer Tony Adame (Heavy.com) joins the show to break down Seahawks vs. Patriots, spotlighting Sam Darnold’s resurgence, New England’s remarkable turnaround, and the critical matchups that could decide the game.

The episode also tackles a whirlwind of NBA trade deadline chaos, including blockbuster moves involving Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis, and major shakeups across the league. Plus, a look at who’s surging, who’s stumbling, and what it all means as teams jockey for postseason position.

On the college hardwood, Henry Greenstein of the Lawrence Journal-World joins to discuss Kansas basketball’s midseason surge, the impact of freshman standout Darren Peterson, and why the Big 12 may once again be the nation’s toughest conference heading into March.

The show wraps with Olympic reflections, industry news, and a Moment of Awe honoring figure skating legend Dick Button, whose historic 1948 Olympic gold medal changed the sport forever.

• Super Bowl 60 preview: Seahawks vs. Patriots

• Sam Darnold’s evolution and contract value

• Patriots’ rapid rebuild under new leadership

• Key Super Bowl matchup to watch

• NBA trade deadline winners, losers, and shockers

• Luka Dončić / Anthony Davis fallout

• Kansas Jayhawks gaining momentum in the Big 12

• The growing influence of freshmen in college basketball

• Bill Self’s future and KU’s recruiting outlook

• Winter Olympics memories and history

• Moment of Awe: Dick Button’s 1948 Olympic breakthrough