Hosts <a href="https://www.splitzoneduo.com/">Alex Kirshner</a>, <a href="https://lindsaygibbs.com/">Lindsay Gibbs</a>, and <a href="https://www.theringer.com/authors/ben-lindbergh">Ben Lindbergh</a> discuss the shocking circumstances around the firing and arrest of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore and how his misconduct speaks to a systemic issue within Michigan Athletics. Next, the team is joined by The Ringer’s <a href="https://www.theringer.com/creator/david-shoemaker">David Shoemaker</a> to pay tribute to the pro wrestling career of John Cena following his final match. And finally, Turkish sociologist and journalist <a href="https://www.daghanirak.com/">Dağhan Irak</a> helps us unpack the betting scandal rocking Turkish football. 
 
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Episode Notes:
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 <li>
Read Alex’s piece on <a href="https://slate.com/culture/2025/12/michigan-wolverines-football-sherrone-moore-firing.html?pay=1765843290871&support_journalism=please">the Michigan situation</a>. 
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Check out <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/311224/the-squared-circle-by-david-shoemaker/">The Squared Circle</a> by David Shoemaker
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 <li>
Read David Shoemaker’s piece on <a href="https://www.theringer.com/2025/12/12/wwe/john-cena-wwe-final-match-last-time-wrestling-legacy">John Cena</a>
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 <li>
Read more on the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6797300/2025/11/11/turkey-betting-galatasaray-besiktas/">Turkish betting scandal</a>  
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You can email us at <a href="mailto:hangup@slate.com">hangup@slate.com</a>.
Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis and Jessamine Molli, with production assistance from Patrick Fort.
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