Another Mets Meltdown! Is There Hope? Lakers Reload In NBA Free Agent Frenzy. BUF QB Allen Sets Bar For Baker & Lamar Megadeals? Olympic Conclusion! Jack Eichel vs. Sabres Mgmt.?
Your boy is back at it! Another action packed, fast paced journey through the sports landscape as I share my thoughts, analysis and opinions as Episode #208 is fresh off the presses. On deck:
(5:17) The collapse of the NY Mets as they not only fall out of first place for the first time in three months, but fall to third place in the division in a 48 hour span. I'll recap the disgrace of a road trip with a sweep in Philadelphia and should us Met fans hold out any hope? Is this season, which is going down the drain, relatively over in August? I'll take a trip throughout the sport with what's happening on the diamond and catch you all up on the pennant races to date.
(36:49) The Association (a.k.a. The NBA) was wheeling and dealing over the past week. Some controversy regarding some sign and trades (i.e. Lonzo Ball & Kyle Lowry) regarding alleged tampering prior to the opening of free agency. Who were the big winners of the past week? I'll cover all of the major tranactions, including the Lakers re-tool and reload as they look to get back to winning another championship.
(51:24) The NFL had a very good week with the preseason underway for the first time in two years. A couple of major signings, including Bills QB, Josh Allen's $258 million dollar contract. What does this mean for his fellow draft classmates Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson? Contracts are the theme off the field when it comes to the current status of Steeler OLB T.J. Watt, Dolphins CB Xavien Howard, Justin Houston choosing Baltimore over Pittsburgh, to name a few. I'll also share my thoughts about the historic Hall of Fame ceremonies over the weekend to induct the 2020 & 2021 honorees into Canton. The life and legacy of former Florida State football coach, Bobby Bowden, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 91. Plus, the end of the Big 12 in college football as Oklahoma and Texas will move over to the SEC in 2025.
(1:06:44) The Olympics have finally come to a close. Why were the ratings more than 50% lower than the past summer games of yesteryear? I'll take a look at the top stories of the past week and look ahead to the Winter Games which will take place less than six months from now in Beijing, China.
(1:11:46) The ongoing saga between Sabres F Jack Eichel and management in regards to surgery that needs to be required on his neck with FIVE YEARS left on his deal. How long will this tug of war last? Will the Sabres trade their top player? Will he stay in Buffalo? Is surgery on the table anytime soon? A fascinating story developing with one of the league's top players. Also, a couple of key defensemen re-sign with their clubs.
(1:20:44) There was a dominant victory in the heavyweight division on Saturday night in the UFC. Is Cyril Gane one to look out for in the weeks and months to come?
(1:22:48) One of the world's most popular athletes in the world, soccer legend Lionel Messi, leaves Barcelona to reportedly sign with PSG. So I'll have a word on that.
(1:25:10) To close, I have my Hero and Zero of the Week.
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