Welcome to Storyflo Daily Sports. I'm Sara.
We've got a packed lineup for you today, with stories that cover everything from major league baseball to the world of combat sports. Let's dive in.
First up, in baseball, we're seeing a shift in the sport's podcast landscape. Longtime ESPN analyst and Hall of Fame writer Tim Kurkjian has co-founded a podcast with his son, Jeff, called Is This A Great Game, or What? Kurkjian, 69, revealed on Awful Announcing that his partnership with Jeff has become the highlight of his career. With its mix of baseball, pop culture, and personal stories, this podcast is definitely one to watch.
In other sports news, the Indianapolis 500 ratings have taken a hit this year, despite a thrilling finish that saw Felix Rosenqvist win by a mere 0.0233 seconds. According to Awful Announcing, the 2026 Indy 500 drew an average of 6.635 million viewers, down from last year's mark of 7.05 million.
Moving on to the UFC, we've got a controversy brewing over the upcoming White House event. Joe Rogan, a longtime UFC analyst and commentator, has expressed concerns about the outdoor fight taking place in June, citing the sweltering heat and potential dehydration risks.
Meanwhile, in the world of combat sports, UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar has shared his disappointing experience with BKFC. Edgar, who had planned to fight Jimmie Rivera, found himself removed from the card due to concerns over his medicals. The incident left Edgar feeling jaded and contemplating retirement.
But Edgar's not the only one making headlines today. Greg Hardy, a former UFC fighter and NFL player, has once again failed to make weight for a fight, this time against Darko Stosic. Hardy weighed in at 291 pounds, a massive 25 pounds over the non-title heavyweight limit.
In basketball news, Liverpool FC has unveiled a new memorial to the 39 fans who died in the Heysel Stadium tragedy on May 29, 1985. The new monument, which replaces the original plaque, honors the victims and serves as a poignant reminder of the tragedy.
And finally, in women's sports, we're seeing a backlash against a Paraguayan player who criticized a female umpire at the French Open. Adolfo Daniel Vallejo accused the umpire of being unable to control the crowd, claiming that the match "needs a man" to be officiated.
That's all for today's sports briefing. I'm Sara out.
