The Pretend Pros are on a roll of heartbreak and hot takes, and this week Jenny and Beth cover the sports moments that had everyone talking. From the US Open’s emotional finish and the rise of American tennis talent to the U.S. women’s basketball team reclaiming gold and a brutal college & NFL football weekend, this episode is packed with the wins, losses and everything in between.

Jenny brings her tennis obsession to the table, breaking down why this year’s US Open felt different, what made the American men’s run so compelling, and why Ben Shelton, Francis Tiafoe, and Coco Gauff are so much fun to watch. Beth adds her usual sharp commentary, from the significance of the tournament’s sportsmanship and player camaraderie to the bigger-picture questions around who is really emerging as the future of the sport.

Then the conversation shifts to women’s basketball, where Beth walks through the U.S. team’s path through the World Cup, the tight early games, the standout performances from Breanna Stewart and Jackie Young, and the tension of facing France with gold on the line. You’ll also hear why Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are becoming must-watch teammates, how Sue Bird is thinking about the next Olympics, and what this roster says about the future of USA Basketball.

The final stretch goes full college football and NFL, with Ohio State’s painful loss to Texas, the weird magic of live mascots like Colorado’s Ralphie, and the kind of first-week NFL optimism that disappears fast. Jenny and Beth also get into the 49ers-Rams showdown in Australia, Myles Garrett’s injury concerns, and what early-season chaos means for the Browns, Panthers, and everyone else still pretending this is their year for the Super Bowl.

Perfect for sports fans who love smart banter, real opinions, and the kind of commentary that flips between hilarious and heartfelt in the same breath.

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