'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Brittney Griner's fight continues; Matthew Stafford's sore elbow; Angels hit 7 HRs and lose

Author Photo
The Sporting News 7

The fight goes on for Brittney Griner’s return despite nine-year jail sentence, is Matthew Stafford a doubt for the start of the Rams’ season? And when seven home runs just aren’t enough.

Building on the award-winning journalism of The Sporting News, you’ll get all you need to know in one handy, bite-sized podcast. 

The Sporting News 7 is a unique take on the day’s biggest talking points in sports, and you can find it on SpotifyApple or wherever you get your podcasts.

Here are the seven stories you'll hear about on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022:

  • WNBA: The basketball world reacts to Brittney Griner’s nine-year sentence in a Russian jail
  • NFL: Commissioner Roger Goodell has chosen former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey to hear the appeal of the six-game suspension for Deshaun Watson, Sean McVay discusses Matthew Stafford’s elbow issues at training camp, Raiders blast Jags at Hall of Fame game
  • MLB: LA Angels hit seven home runs… and still lose
  • MLB: The Cardinals to play the Cubs in London Series in 2023
  • TENNIS: Coco Gauff defeats Naomi Osaka at the Silicon Valley Classic, Emma Raducanu through to the quarters in Washington
  • BOXING: The winner of Joyce vs Parker set to get chance at the world title as next challenger for Usyk or Joshua
  • SOCCER: The new Premier League season kicks off when Crystal Palace play Arsenal

Author(s)
The Sporting News Photo

Beyond the score: The sports world explained. The Sporting News has been a trusted sports media publisher since 1886, delivering the news, insights and entertainment that fans around the world need to know.