Phillies Crash Out, College Sports Questions & Bill Giles’ Legacy

On today's show we process the painful end to the Phillies season and ask whether this loss represents more than another early playoff exit. Then we look at a roster that failed to do the little things, the questions facing Dave Dombrowski, the future of several key players and why this may feel like the end of an era in Philadelphia.

The guys also break down the latest movement on the Protect College Sports Act, including transfer rules, athlete protections and the questions still surrounding the proposed legislation. They discuss the troubling situation surrounding Arizona State hockey, the responsibilities coaches and schools have to protect athletes, and some of the larger issues surrounding player safety.

Plus, Cavan Sullivan and the Union continue their remarkable run, the Eagles deal with injuries and defensive concerns, and the Sixers begin another season with familiar questions.

The show closes with a heartfelt remembrance of Bill Giles, his enormous impact on the Phillies and Philadelphia, his commitment to the community and the role he played in helping shape The Heart of Sports itself.