The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Hour 1: Chess Not Checkers (feat. David Samson)

April 16, 2026·40 min·4-min readconversationalsports
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TLDR
On this episode of the Dan Levitard Show with the Stugatz, former sports executive David Sampson joins to break down the NBA play-in drama, the collapse of LIV Golf, Saudi Arabia’s retreating sports investments, MLB’s automated ball-strike system, and the mental health challenges athletes

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Guest

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David Sampson

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Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

David SampsonRoyJared DuranScott O'NeillJudit Polgár

Companies

LIV GolfWWE

Products & Tools

Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) System

Topics

BoxingGeopoliticsGolfMental HealthMlbNbaSports BettingWrestling

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