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In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca examine post-election critiques from NBA coaches Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr, and Stan Van Gundy. They also discuss Ernie Johnson’s call for unity during an election segment on TNT’s Inside the NBA, and what it means to hope for the best for president-elect Donald Trump. Finally, they talk with Univision anchor León Krauze about Mexico’s 2–1 victory over the United States men’s national soccer team on Friday and soccer’s effect on the relationship between the two countries.
Here are links to some of the articles and other items mentioned on the show:
- “I’m just sick to my stomach,” Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich said during his thoughtful assessment of the election.
- “The man that is going to lead you has routinely used racist, misogynist, insulting words,” said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr when asked about the election.
- Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy criticized Donald Trump for being “brazenly racist.”
- The NBA on TNT crew shared its thoughts on the election Thursday night.
- Ernie Johnson’s comments went viral after he called for the nation to come together and pray for Donald Trump.
- Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated spoke with Ernie Johnson about his on-air election comments.
- Follow León Krauze on Twitter and check out his podcast Epicentro.
- Mexico beat the United States 2–1 in a World Cup qualifier Friday behind a late goal from Rafael Marquez.
- The U.S. and Mexican teams took a group picture before Friday’s game, which The Independent described as a “unity wall.”
- For the New York Times, Sam Borden detailed how soccer prospects near the U.S.–Mexico border face the difficult decision of where to pursue a soccer career.
Hang Up and Listen’s weekly Dr. Lisa Cuddys:
Mike’s Dr. Lisa Cuddy: Gainer the Gopher was banned from a Canadian Football League semifinal game in 2006. Debate over the issue went all the way to the Saskatchewan legislature.
Stefan’s Dr. Lisa Cuddy: Nate Duncan stayed dedicated to his job during the election night frenzy.
Josh’s Dr. Lisa Cuddy: In 1968, Brent Musburger denounced Olympic protests by Tommie Smith and John Carlos in a column for the Chicago American.
On this week’s Slate Plus bonus segment, Stefan, Josh, and Mike assess whether the NFL will dial back the patriotism now that Donald Trump is president. Visit slate.com/hangupplus and try it free for two weeks.
Podcast production and edit by Efim Shapiro.
Our intern is Shane Monaghan.
You can email us at hangup@slate.com.
