Hour 1: Brendan Sorby to NFL Supplemental Draft Reaction, plus ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan

Brendan Sorsby’s controversial return to college football, granted by a Texas judge who framed his gambling as a mental health issue, has ignited a firestorm across college sports. The ruling, which allowed Sorsby to play for Texas Tech despite placing over 9,000 bets totaling $90,000, was met with fury from the Big 12, NCAA, and numerous athletic directors—many of whom threatened to blacklist Texas Tech. Amid escalating legal battles, including a federal injunction and threats from multiple state attorneys general, Sorsby has now opted to forgo college football entirely and enter the NFL Supplemental Draft by the June 22 deadline. The decision marks a dramatic pivot from the legal fight to a professional path, with the NFL’s handling of his case—potentially requiring a suspension—still uncertain. Meanwhile, in baseball, Jeff Passan breaks down the historic rise of Jacob Mizorowski, whose 103.7 mph fastball and complete-game dominance have redefined pitching excellence, and the seismic implications of Tarek Skubal’s lightning-fast recovery from elbow surgery, making him the most coveted trade chip in baseball. The Dodgers, Yankees, and others are poised to battle for Skubal, knowing he’ll be a free agent after the season and could command a $400 million contract. The episode underscores a deep tension between legal technicalities and moral accountability in sports.