Politely Raw: Pacman Jones and Drew Burleigh Break Down Massive Shift in Triple Crown Pursuit

This week on Politely Raw, Pacman Jones and Drew Burleigh break down a massive shift in the Triple Crown pursuit as Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo officially opts out of the Preakness Stakes (get all the latest Preakness Stakes odds at BetOnline here). The crew discusses the implications for the sport and the growing debate surrounding the Triple Crown format. The conversation moves to the legal side of sports, addressing the exoneration of Stefon Diggs and the long-term impact that false allegations can have on professional careers, citing past examples from Ohio State and the Buffalo Bills.

In the NBA, the guys analyze Victor Wembanyama’s explosive response in Game 2 for the Spurs and the New York Knicks' physical dominance over the 76ers. The episode also tackles the recent branding controversy involving IndyCar’s "Freedom 250" in Washington D.C. Finally, veteran MMA analyst Erik Apple joins the show to provide a comprehensive preview of UFC 328. From Sean Strickland’s middleweight title defense against Khamzat Chimaev to technical undercard matchups like Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira, we cover the betting lines and fight-night strategies you need to know.

UFC 328 Preview with Erik Apple, Golden Tempo Skips the Preakness, and NBA Playoff Power Shifts@REALPACMAN24 with another @politelyraw banger with an always-great appearance by @ErikBadApple ! pic.twitter.com/q6R037twLZ

— BetOnline (@BetOnline_ag) May 8, 2026

 Timestamps

• 00:08– Intro: A heavy week of sports headlines and playoff intensity
• 00:35– Stefon Diggs Exonerated: The career-altering cost of false allegations
• 01:14– Triple Crown Hopes Dashed: Golden Tempo skips the Preakness Stakes
• 01:41– Media Scrutiny: Addressing rumors surrounding Mike Vrabel and Diana Russell
• 03:24– Career Repercussions: Remembering the impact on the Buffalo punter and Ohio State standouts
• 08:41– NBA Semifinals: Wembanyama’s Game 2 bounce-back and the Spurs' dominance
• 13:21– Knicks vs. 76ers: Jalen Brunson’s leadership and the pressure on Philly
• 15:41– IndyCar Controversy: The "One Nation, One Race" branding fiasco in D.C.
• 32:02– UFC Fighter Pay: Analyzing profit sharing compared to the major four sports
• 34:07– UFC 328 Preview with Erik Apple: Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev
• 35:15– Technical Edge: Breaking down Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira
• 40:15– Outro: Final picks and where to catch the weekend action