Even though he hasn't formally retired, Newton has been out of the game since the 2021 season. These days he makes his living sharing takes, both on his 4th & 1 podcast and as a guest on ESPN's First Take.

The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder will surpass Cam Newton's career earnings in 2025 playing a sport allegedly being read its last rites.

Former NFL quarterback-turned-media personality Cam Newton isn’t short on hot takes and he’s not afraid to say crazy things. That trend continued during a recent episode of his 4th&1 podcast where Newton made the wild claim that the sport of baseball is dying and will be surpassed by the WNBA over the next 20 years.

On his podcast 4th & 1, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton let his thoughts be known on what was once the most popular sport in America. Newton believes that the WNBA will surpass the MLB within the next 20 years.

Hot takes are the way of the sports media world. Cam Newton's recent comments have the entire baseball community ready to attack on social media.

Cam Newton labeled baseball as a "dying sport" on his podcast, predicting the WNBA would surpass its popularity in two decades. Ben Verlander countered by highlighting baseball's current success, including record-breaking MLB attendance and viewership.