The San Diego Padres play an early game today, so the guys talked for a bit about navigating the construction around the San Diego airport, their favorite NBA announcers for the playoffs, and whether the NFL Draft matters at all.

00:00 Travel plans and challenges

14:59 Padres recap & Leo De Vries hits for the cycle

17:59 NBA Playoffs recap / Best announcers

38:58 Do you care about the NFL Draft?

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Before Darren heads to SDFC training, he and John discuss the new stresses of international travel, plus how it relates to USA hosting the World Cup in 2026 and the Club World Cup in 2025. The guys spend a couple of minutes on a bad game in Detroit by the Padres before moving on to two very good NBA Playoffs games last night, highlighted by Kawhi Leonard's masterful performance in Denver and leading to the question of if the Clippers are becoming the team of San Diego.

Finally, the guys talk about WWE Wrestlemania taking over Las Vegas and ESPN, a topic that will be explored in more depth in the coming days.

00:00 Introduction and travel plans

09:02 World Cup 2026: Is USA ready?

15:06 Padres lose in Detroit

18:00 Knicks lose game 2 to Pistons

32:49 Kawhi Leonard shines in win vs. Nuggets

40:43 Are the Clippers becoming San Diego's team?

51:26 WWE Wrestlemania and sports media dynamics

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Darren and John recap a weekend with "a lot of losing" for the San Diego teams. The Padres lost a series in Houston, and maybe Luis Arráez after a scary collision at first base, and their injuries are starting to pile up. SDFC lost a bad one in Charlotte that can partially be blamed on Adrés Reyes' terrible debut with the club. And SDSU's football team left their most die-hard fans wanting more.

But it's not all bad! The guys also discuss Fernando Tatis Jr. leading the league in WAR, their fascination with the upcoming papal conclave, and a great start to the NBA Playoffs.

00:00 Intro & The Denim Dilemma

05:02 Padres lose series, injuries piling up

15:03 Tatis' MVP start to the season

41:36 SDFC loses in Charlotte

01:02:27 Heartbreak for the Sockers

01:04:32 NBA Playoffs

01:11:52 San Diego State Football Showcase and Fan Reactions

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