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A shocking headline just rocked the sports world: IMG Academy, the world-renowned sports boarding school in Bradenton, Florida, has agreed to pay a $1.72 million fine after federal investigators found the school accepted tuition payments from individuals linked to the Mexican drug cartel. But here’s the twist — the cartel wasn’t directly funding the school. Instead, families connected to cartel activity were flagged in federal systems, and IMG allegedly failed to properly vet or report the transactions. So what does this really mean? In this Guys Being Dudes segment, we break down: What actually happened with IMG Academy Why the $1.7M federal fine matters How financial tracking works in elite sports institutions Whether “dirty money” is more common in sports than we think Comparisons to global sports controversies involving Saudi investment and foreign funding Why this story seemed to disappear so fast IMG Academy has long been one of the most prestigious athletic institutions in the country, producing top NFL, NBA, MLB, and college athletes. But this situation raises bigger questions about compliance, oversight, and how money flows through youth sports and elite programs. Is this an isolated case — or just the tip of the iceberg? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 🎙️ Subscribe for more sports takes, culture talk, and real conversations. #IMGAcademy #SportsScandal #Cartel #HighSchoolFootball #CollegeRecruiting #NFL #SportsNews #GuysBeingDudes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL Combine 2026 is here — but is it really the most important week of the NFL Draft process… or the most overrated? 🤔 In this episode of Guys Being Dudes, we break down everything you need to know heading into the 2026 NFL Combine: 🏃‍♂️ Does the 40-yard dash actually matter? 📈 Which players could skyrocket their draft stock? 📉 Who has the most to lose this week? 🧠 Why interviews might be more important than any drill 📋 How teams really evaluate prospects behind the scenes 🎤 The truth about whiteboard tests, playbook tricks & combine drama We also debate whether the Combine is overrated compared to Draft Week, share wild past combine stories, and discuss how interviews have impacted big-name prospects in the past. Is the NFL Combine just hype? Or can one week truly change a player’s future? Drop your take in the comments 👇 Who’s winning the Combine this year? — 🔔 Subscribe for weekly NFL, draft, and football talk 🎙️ New Guys Being Dudes episodes every week 📲 Follow us for more sports content and NFL Draft coverage #NFLCombine2026 #nfldraft #nflcombine #nfldraft2026 #footballtalk #GuysBeingDudes #40yarddash #fernandomendoza #calebdowns #topprospects #nfl Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode of Guys Being Dudes, we dive deep into one of the most debated topics in sports talk: the most underrated athlete. This sports podcast features an engaging panel moderation, where we break down our picks and discuss why these players deserve more recognition. We also touch on the latest nfl news and nba news influencing our choices. Tune in to hear our spirited discussion and share your own picks! #underrated #athletes #goat #sportspodcast #nfl #nba #athlete #sportsdebate #debate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.