Tensions Rising; The Drive – 7/18/16

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- DECEMBER 9: Russell Westbrook #0 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder stand on the court during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 9, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)

HOUR 1:

TROON, SCOTLAND - JULY 17: Henrik Stenson of Sweden putts on the 12th during the final round on day four of the 145th Open Championship at Royal Troon on July 17, 2016 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

(Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Nate & Kayte start their week with a local parking lot weirdo before diving into the British Open. The run through the highlights and share crazy stats from the Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson duel. That leads to a conversation on close competition vs dominance in individual sports. They also talk the drastic difference in prize money between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

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HOUR 2:

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 23: Starting pitcher Rich Hill #18 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Safeco Field on May 23, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

(Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

The gang discuss baseball over the weekend featuring the Oakland A’s, Rich Hill, the San Francisco Giants, and more. They talk the A’s specifically the expectations for the team to trade away their assets before the approaching deadline. Legal & Sports Business analyst Emily Compagno is back after a phenomenal interview last week to discuss the Tom Brady situation. Also, she talks Draymond Green & the NBA All Star Game in Charlotte.

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Listen to the Emily Compagno interview here:

HOUR 3:

Serge Ibaka #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder talk during the game against the Denver Nuggets. Scott Howard-Cooper of NBA.com joins the show to share his thoughts on the Kevin Durant & Russell Westbrook saga. He also discusses the latest involving the NBA moving the All Star Game out of Charlotte. Dave & Kayte run through the list of highest NBA salaries adjusted to inflation. Then, a weird prescription for cramps in baseball.