On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John Longshore and Barry McKnight dive into a loaded sports slate!

They get things started with the Indiana Pacers’ gritty Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. The pair praised the Pacers’ bench and defense, jokingly explaining “that’s called defense, honey,” after a rare standout performance. The U.S. Open at Oakmont also drew coverage, as early leader Ludvig Åberg sparked talk about course difficulty and betting lines. Meanwhile, the Braves finally snapped a drought with a win over Milwaukee, setting up a weekend series against struggling Colorado.

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The show featured Auburn insider Jason Caldwell, who recapped Auburn baseball’s Super Regional exit and assessed the Tigers’ recruiting under Hugh Freeze. The discussion centered on evolving NIL structures following the House settlement, noting Freeze’s emphasis on contracts and long-term commitments. Caldwell also previewed Auburn’s summer football schedule, highlighted upcoming 7-on-7 camps, and downplayed rumors about Chase Fralick entering the transfer portal. The duo closed by reviewing newly released SEC kickoff times, with emphasis on Auburn’s favorable slate and the shifting prestige of time slots, joking that “6:30 is the new 2:30.”