NFL appeals Deshaun Watson suspension, will Roger Goodell get his way? Brittney Griner sentencing; LeBron James meeting with the Lakers (Episode 634)

Today’s word of the day is ‘appeal’ as in I had the entire Deshaun Watson situation wrong as in Deshaun Watson has been suspended for 6 games, but the NFL has said NOPE! What is going on here? Why would Roger Goodell even use an outside arbitrator if it even ends up back on Roger Goodell’s lap? The NFL has appealed the decision and now Watson could be suspended for however long the NFL wants him to be. (12:35) Brittney Griner was sentenced to 9 and a half years in a Russian court yesterday. Let’s talk about this case. The U.S. government has been involved and it seems like nothing is being done. Things are happening, but her family and some Americans are not pleased with what those things are. (25:00) Review: Facing Nolan. (29:10) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about LeBron James meeting with Rob Pelinka. LeBron is eligible to get a new extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. (37:00) NPPOD - The Los Angeles Angels invent new ways to lose every game. (44:45) Miguel Cabrera could be finished. He said he isn’t feeling well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices