Fort Chicken

The guys react to the United States advancing to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, discuss why Kylian Mbappé is the most electrifying player to watch in person, and preview what could become an all-time World Cup classic when England takes on Mexico in Mexico City. Plus, they dive into the pressure-packed art of the penalty kick and why it remains one of the most dramatic moments in sports. Then the conversation shifts to the NBA, where SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the latest trade rumors and blockbuster moves, including Jaylen Brown headed to the 76ers, Ja Morant's move to Portland, and LeBron James testing the free agency waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Metcalfe: 'A lot of inner anger from the season' (1:08)
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Metcalfe provides 'calmness and clarity' (1:16)
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Irvine - "Clear line on the rule" (0:43)
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Bayern's Kompany hails 'exceptional' Harry Kane after Pokal final hat trick (0:48)
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Kane hat trick powers Bayern to German Cup title

Harry Kane had a hat trick, improving his season tally to 61 goals, as Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart 3-0 in the German Cup final to lift the trophy for the 21st time and first since 2020.

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Kane scores 61st of season in German Cup final win

Harry Kane cut through the smoke of the German Cup final with a hat trick for Bayern Munich to beat defending champion Stuttgart 3-0 and complete another domestic double on Saturday.

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Injured Neuer to miss cup final; WC 'not in danger'

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is to miss the German Cup final with a calf injury, but sporting director Max Eberl said his place at the World Cup with Germany was not at risk.

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Stuttgart's dramatic win books final with Bayern

Tiago Tomás' spectacular 119th-minute backheel goal sent Stuttgart back to the German Cup final with an extra-time 2-1 win over Freiburg to keep its title defense rolling Thursday.

Marcotti: A rested Musiala is a plus for Bayern Munich (0:57)
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Could Marie-Louise Eta be offered the permanent role at Union Berlin? (1:03)
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Kane scores, gives away pen in Bayern cup win

Harry Kane scored his 25th Bayern Munich goal of the season and gave away a penalty as he led his team to the German Cup quarterfinals with a 3-2 win over Union Berlin on Wednesday.