The Exec Talk Podcast Ep. 177 | NFL Free Agency, UCL QFs, NASCAR Dominance, NBA Playoff Race & Cole’s Injury

Episode 177 of *The Exec Talk Podcast* is here, breaking down all the latest in the sports world:  

🏈 **NFL Free Agency Frenzy:** No big splash moves, just mid-tier trades, depth signings, and value plays—who won and who wasted their money?  
⚽ **Champions League:** The quarterfinals are set! We discuss Real Madrid’s shaky form, lack of confidence, and if they can survive against Europe’s elite.  
🏎 **NASCAR at Phoenix:** Christopher Bell **wins his third race in a row**—is he on an early championship hunt or just getting fortunate late in races?  
🏀 **NBA Stories:** LeBron James suffers a groin injury—how does it impact the Lakers? Plus, Luka Doncic’s performance, a look at the NBA standings, and how the playoff picture is shaping up with 17 games left.  
⚾ **MLB News:** Yankees ace Gerrit Cole **needs season-ending Tommy John surgery**—what does this mean for their season and pitching rotation?  

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