The Pat McAfee Show Live | Thursday May 14th 2026

The NFL is actively expanding its global footprint by scheduling more international games, aiming to introduce American football to new audiences worldwide. However, this strategy faces criticism from domestic fans who feel their local teams are being 'robbed' of home games, impacting their traditional game-day experiences and vacation planning around away games.

The host notes, 'Roger Goodell in the NFL loves if ball will be spread worldwide. But some NFL fans here in America say, 'What what what did Paris do?' They get a Pittsburgh Steelers game. But what what the Saints don't get to experience?'

The allocation of prime time games is a critical factor in how teams are perceived throughout the NFL season. Early prime time slots can either catapult a team into a 'monster year' if they perform well, or create a 'hard narrative to fight against' if they struggle, especially for teams in large markets like the New York Giants.

Pat McAfee states, 'If they're asked in these first two weeks of John Harbaugh's kind of run, you're going to know it. And that's going to be a bad first taste in a lot of people's mouth for this new New York Giants. But if they're great, that could catapult them into a monster year.'

The NBA playoffs are characterized by dramatic comebacks, exemplified by the Cleveland Cavaliers' victory over the Detroit Pistons. This win showcased the Cavs' ability to overcome significant deficits through the collective effort of players like Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley, who demonstrated improved physicality to counter the Pistons' early dominance.

Kendrick Perkins highlights, 'This was a character win for the Cleveland Cavaliers because Donovan Mitchell double figures, Max Struce double figures, Evan Mobley and Jared Allen both had a great night on both ends of the floor... Jared Allen and Evan Mobley are actually playing like some grown ass men now.'

The Colorado Avalanche's ability to recover from a 3-0 deficit against the Wild in the NHL playoffs underscores the importance of team depth, superior physical conditioning (potentially aided by altitude training), and the capacity to adjust to adversity. Their performance, particularly Nathan McKinnon's, demonstrates championship pedigree.

PK Subban notes, 'Colorado showed over this series that a their depth weighed heavily on Minnesota's uh non-depth in certain situations... Nathan McKinnon, my goodness, I know the Kentucky Derby happened, but he looked shot out of a cannon.'

MLB is witnessing a new era of pitching dominance, epitomized by Jacob Misersoki of the Brewers, who consistently throws over 100 mph deep into games. His ability to maintain such high velocity as a starting pitcher, combined with a unique release point, makes him a historic talent, pushing the boundaries of what's possible on the mound.

Pat McAfee marvels, '49 pitches over 100 milesPH. He's throwing 100 miles an hour in the seventh inning... 103.6 is the max that he has hit.' Misersoki confirms his release point is '7 feet 6 in.'