The Tony Kornheiser Show “How do you feel about Duke, Steve?”
Mar 16, 2026
Steve Sands, golf commentator known for Players Championship analysis, Michael Wilbon, veteran sports columnist and PTI co-host, and Chuck Todd, longtime political journalist now watching the World Baseball Classic. They debate bracket shockers and Cinderella picks. They trade takes on Duke-region drama, surprising first-round upsets, and a wild finish at The Players Championship.
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World Baseball Classic Feels Like Road Games
- The World Baseball Classic excites intense, partisan crowds that can feel like an away game for Team USA.
- Chuck Todd and Tony noted many Dominican and Venezuelan fans fill stadiums, making the atmosphere closer to road MLB games than spring exhibition vibes.
WBC Umpiring Underscores Tech For Calls
- The hosts argued that inconsistent international umpiring strengthens the case for automated balls-and-strikes.
- Tony pointed to a blown call in the WBC semifinal and Chuck explained umpires are shared across countries, not all MLB-standard.
Treat NIL As A Net Positive For College Basketball
- Embrace NIL's role: Wilbon argues NIL improved college basketball quality by keeping top players on teams.
- He credits NIL for more talented rosters and better games to watch in recent weeks.