In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry return from Easter weekend with some new sports updates.

The Braves’ modest winning streak led off the show, reaching 3 consecutive wins after sweeping the Twins this weekend. Attention quickly turned to Justin Thomas’ dramatic win at the RBC Heritage and his self-imposed penalty—highlighting integrity in professional golf. The gentleman’s sport lives up to the demeanor it is meant to.

The hosts also discussed the Alabama-LSU baseball game, NBA playoffs, and the transfer portal’s frenzy, including Texas Tech’s record spending, player movement from Troy, and concerns over NIL inflation ahead of looming regulatory changes.

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Later, they tackled cultural topics like blurring line between entertainment and sports in pro wrestling, societal double standards around movie violence versus adult content, and what makes athletes marketable. Guest Josh Harris joined to discuss transfer portal economics, NIL deals for young stars like Ryan Williams, and Derek Henry’s place in NFL history—arguing the former Heisman winner belongs in the top five all-time.