Kevin and Thom today eventually get to ESPN’s ranking of NFL defensive tackles which included both of Washington’s starters in the Top 10. Before that though, Kevin’s trip to Spain, Thom’s upcoming month in Spain, Sally Jenkins’ award-deserving piece on Evert-Navratilova and Dylan Crews to the Nats, The boys finished up with thoughts on the NY Times shutting down its sports section and the Wizards’ actual long-term plan.

Kevin and Thom today covering everything from Carson Wentz’ big kill to the College World Series. In between, Thom’s Tea Room Anniversary party in Frederick County, the conflict of interest for reporters working for sportsbooks, Bradley Beal’s strange legacy in Washington, the state of DC’s sports teams, Ted Leonsis’ threat to go to Northern VA, Antonio Gibson’s fan request, Hard Knocks, and more!

Kevin and Thom opened with some Bradley Beal trade leftovers which included a conversation about the job Ted Leonsis has done running the Wizards. Josh Harris’s company Harris-Blitzer Sports & Entertainment is investing in Joe Gibbs Racing. Gibbs will take an equity stake in Harris’ company as well. What does that mean for Gibbs and the Commanders? The boys discussed that and PFF’s ranking of NFL defensive line units. Washington was ranked near the top.