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Three broadcast veterans reunite to discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder's remarkable journey to the NBA Finals, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and insights from their time covering the team's early years.

• Thunder's return to the NBA Finals after 13 years represents one of the NBA's most successful rebuilds
• Sam Presti's methodical approach turned 22-win and 24-win seasons into 57 wins and now an NBA Finals appearance
• OKC fans create an atmosphere unlike any other in the NBA, uniting a state typically divided by college sports loyalties
• Jalen Williams has emerged as a potential Finals MVP candidate, scoring 40 points in Game 5 after being the 12th pick in the draft
• The current Thunder team appears to have better chemistry and fewer ego issues than the Durant-Westbrook era
• Indiana remains dangerous despite Tyrese Halliburton's injury, with TJ McConnell stepping up in his absence
• Both hosts predict the Thunder will close out the series in Game 6, though they expect a tough contest

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Pat McEvoy, manager of Rocco's Pizza and Cantina, joins us to share the incredible story of how he created the CWS Jell-O Shot Challenge that has taken the College World Series by storm and raised over $350,000 for food banks nationwide. Growing up in Omaha with a deep love for college baseball, Pat accidentally turned a simple bar competition into a charitable phenomenon that's now as much a part of the CWS experience as the games themselves.

• Omaha native who grew up attending the College World Series with his father
• Started tracking team-based shot sales in 2012, inspired by a dueling piano bar competition
• Transitioned to pre-packaged Jell-O shots in 2019, making it easier to track and serve
• Competition went viral on social media, growing from 17 Twitter followers to over 50,000
• Now donates $1 from each shot to team food banks, with 50¢ staying in Omaha
• LSU fans set the record with over 70,000 shots consumed during their championship run
• Kentucky fans intentionally stopped at 69,069 shots last year
• Partnered with a new Jell-O shot company with 120,000 shots ready for this year's tournament
• "Rocco's on the Road" initiative has brought the concept to college venues across the country
• Murray State makes their first CWS appearance this year as the ultimate underdog story

Visit Rocco's Pizza and Cantina right across from gate two at Charles Schwab Field during the College World Series to be part of the Jell-O Shot Challenge and help support food banks across the country.

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Texas Longhorn softball team captured their first-ever national championship with a commanding performance against Texas Tech, defeating them in a decisive game. The championship celebration included players expressing their love for their team and for Coach Mike White who finally earned his first championship after eight College World Series appearances.

• The Longhorn softball team lit the tower orange after securing their first national championship
• Coach Mike White brought his New Zealand culture into the team, including bringing a club to the dugout
• Mia Scott delivered a grand slam that helped secure the championship victory
• Players cited their previous championship losses as motivation for their determination to win this year
• Several Texas athletes from different sports attended the games to support the softball team
• The NCAA recently approved a revenue sharing model that will provide nearly $3 billion over the next decade to student-athletes
• Schools will soon operate with a salary cap beginning at $20.5 million, changing how college athletics functions
• D-Day veterans were honored during the episode, recognizing their sacrifice in storming the beaches of Normandy

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