Break Up The Knicks! Randle For MVP? NHL's Central/East Playoff Push. Padres Payback Leads MLB Storylines. No NFL Draft Drama! Revising College Football Playoff Format? Kentucky Derby Preview
I close out April in grand fashion as I take you through the sports universe with all that it has to offer as Episode #191 is ready for consumption. On deck:
(5:57) I jumpstart the pod with news and notes throughout the NBA. Break up the Knicks!!! I’ll get into their ascendance in the East, should Julius Randle be in consideration for the MVP? A possible second round matchup vs. Brooklyn? Speaking of the Nets, Kevin Durant made his return yesterday as they sit atop the Eastern Conference with three weeks to go in the regular season. Will they hold serve? I’ll also discuss the struggling Lakers as we await on LeBron James’s arrival back into the lineup and rundown both conferences in an up to the minute review of the playoff races.
(34:04) I’ll take a trip around the ice as the hunt for the NHL postseason is heating up. I’ll check in on the Islanders recent trip up against Washington and the Central Division remains tight as Carolina, Florida and Tampa Bay battle for first place.
(43:09) The Padres-Dodgers series provided more thrills than the first series in San Diego the week before. I’ll breakdown how payback was issued by the Pads, the managing of Dave Roberts, plus other news throughout the MLB, including, Gerrit Cole vs Shane Bieber, the brilliance of Jacob deGrom and the union & league are speaking on a new CBA?
(57:55) The NFL Draft is days away. I’ll dissect what looks like a predictable start for the first few picks and who the Steelers should draft with their selection in the first round? CORRECTION: Aaron Rodgers was part of the 2005 Draft, not 2015 as I mentioned! Tom Brady thinks the quality of football could take a hit this fall?
(1:05:39) An increase in the playoff format for college football could be forthcoming? I’ll share my take on what the NCAA should do.
(1:07:36) I’ll preview the favorites of the Kentucky Derby as the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown is back where it belongs. Will there be a huge turnout, considering COVID protocols and restrictions?
(1:11:01) MMA’s Kamaru Usman continues his record setting streak in the welterweight division as he’s victorious yet again vs Jorge Masvidal.
(1:13:26) Last, but not least, my Hero and Zero of the Week.
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Intro/outro music by Cyklonus.