Hosts <a href="https://www.splitzoneduo.com/">Alex Kirshner</a>, <a href="https://www.theringer.com/authors/ben-lindbergh">Ben Lindbergh</a>, and <a href="https://lindsaygibbs.com/">Lindsay Gibbs</a> discuss the brilliant (but boringly calm) Scottie Scheffler, who racked up yet another victory at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. The hosts then welcome Front Office Sports writer <a href="https://x.com/anniecostabile?lang=en">Annie Costabile</a> to examine the WNBA’s All-Star weekend. They also get into the MLB All-Star game’s swing-off finale.
On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel ranks their favorite and least favorite innovations in sports broadcasting.

Scottie Scheffler (3:37): He loves The Office more than golf.
WNBA All-Star Weekend (21:42): How the players used their CBA leverage
The Swing-Off (40:33): With great power comes great endings?

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