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The Lead: Starting Five is a new daily sports show from the creators of the award-winning podcast, The Lead. Every weekday, our team of perennial all-star hosts breaks down five of the biggest sports stories of the day, in 10 minutes. Whether it’s Tom Brady un-retiring (seriously, how did we fall for that), LeBron James hinting at another return to Cleveland, or a minor league mascot getting named ‘Blob’ through a Twitter fan vote, you’ll hear about it on Starting Five. Get the sports news and analysis you need to start your day, with The Lead: Starting Five.

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Starting Five Says Goodbye

Plus: The Panthers bet on a quarterback whisperer to unlock Bryce Young. And GM gets caught up in Lions fever.

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Sabalenka’s Revenge

Plus: Milwaukee moves into the post-Griffin era. And Jason Kelce recounts a raucous day in Orchard Park.

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Harbaugh Heads West

Plus: A new class gets the call to Cooperstown. And South Carolina topples a Blue Blood.

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The Bucks Pull The Rip Cord

Plus: The Tar Heels get another big night from a star senior. And a murky future looms over Allen and the Bills.

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Embiid Serves Up A 70-piece

Plus: The Clippers keep the good times rolling. And Caitlin Clark gets upended in Columbus.

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History Made, History Repeated

Plus: Mike McCarthy claims Dallas is a championship team — just without the actual championships. And more upsets in college hoops.

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College Football’s Never-Ending Career

Plus: Baker Mayfield claps back at CJ Gardner-Johnson. And Rory McIlroy dreams about a global future for golf.

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A New Voice In New England

Plus: An end of an era for the Eagles. And a USWNT gets her bag.

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Embiid Wins An MVP Showdown

Plus: A pivotal draft decision for the Chicago Bears. And another shakeup at the top of the women's college hoops rankings.

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Josh Allen Puts The Steelers On Ice

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Plus: A showdown between the top two teams in the NL Wild Card race. And Christian Pulisic makes a splashy debut with his new squad. 

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