Feel Good Friday: Longhorns CSWS Champs, NBA Finals & Dallas Cowboys

About this episode

The episode discusses the Texas Longhorns Softball team's championship win, the NBA Finals, and the Dallas Cowboys' offseason developments.

Today is “Feel Good Friday.” The Texas Longhorns Softball team is the 2026 College Softball World Series Champion after a 2-0 sweep of the Texas Tech Red Raiders with a 4-1 victory. Game 2 of the NBA Finals is tonight, with the New York Knicks up 1-0 over the San Antonio Spurs. There was another incident with the fans in the stands towards the end of the game, and we discussed it. In the NFL, after Quarterback Russell Wilson announced his retirement, we discussed his hatred throughout his career and whether he’s Hall of Fame-worthy. The NFL OTAs have started, and Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer is elated with the ball knowledge of Rookie Defensive Back Caleb Downs. A former Cowboy has been helping the coaching staff in practice. The Longhorns’ baseball team is ready for the Super Regionals this weekend, starting with the Oregon Ducks. We previewed the game. A “Hardge Knocks Life” and “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, a conversation with KVUE’s Anne-Parker Coleman to talk about the National Champion Texas Longhorns Softball team. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Hardball Hardge, Mark Henry

Guest: Anne-Parker Coleman

Topics covered

• Texas Longhorns
• NBA Finals
• Dallas Cowboys
• Russell Wilson
• College Softball World Series
• NFL OTAs
• Super Regionals

Keywords

• Texas Longhorns
• NBA Finals
• Dallas Cowboys
• Russell Wilson
• Caleb Downs
• Super Regionals
• College Softball World Series

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Longhorns Softball, Texas Tech Red Raiders, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Cowboys, Oregon Ducks

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