Trust In Celtics? Can OKC/T-Wolves Take Next Step? Lakers/Dubs Staying Power Lead NBA Second Half? UConn Loss: Concerns? Rangers Cup Threat? College’s 12 Team Playoff. Mahomes Rule? Ohtani Overload?

Inching closer to the end of another month, but also the beginning of the latest podcast as I dive into all that’s happening in sports. On deck:

(2:53) With the ‘second half’ of the NBA season tipping off tonight, I’ll get into a breakdown of what to expect in both conferences as we march on to mid-April before the start of the playoffs. Are the Boston Celtics to be trusted to finally win an elusive championship? Can the Cleveland Cavaliers be a threat in the East? What about the Milwaukee Bucks? The Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers? How about the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat? Out west, can the Minnesota Timberwolves or Oklahoma City Thunder represent in an NBA Finals? Will the Denver Nuggets defend their title? How about the LA Clippers getting to their first ever NBA Finals? You can’t forget about the LA Lakers or Golden State Warriors. Do they have staying power if they get into the postseason? So much to answer and I’ll have an in-depth look as to how this’ll play out over the last couple of months.

(26:00) As for college basketball, #1 UCONN suffers a rough road loss at #15 Creighton. Any concerns or worries about the Huskies? Also, #17 Kentucky loses to LSU on a last second shot as the unpredictability of this college season continues to rear its ugly head.

(31:18) On the ice, the New York Rangers are the hottest team in the NHL, winners of eight straight. Is this the year that they finally get to a Stanley Cup Final, considering what’s taken place over the last two seasons? I know the Florida Panthers are nipping at the heels of the Bruins and Rangers in the conference, winners of six straight as they try to get back to a Final. Auston Matthews has been on a goal scoring tear (had two last night in Arizona. Currently 51 on pace for 75). Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals vs. New Jersey the other night as he’s 56 goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky all time in the sport’s history. How many will he need to get this season in order to reach him next year? I’ll check on what else is going on in the league as they’re past the two-thirds point of the regular season.

(43:33) College football has their 12 team playoff format mapped out, but now there’s some discussion about expanding it to 14 in 2026? What!?

(48:57) In the late 1980’s, early 90’s, we had the Jordan Rules, where the Detroit Pistons did their best to defend Chicago Bulls legend, Michael Jordan. Fast forward thirty some odd years later, Las Vegas Raiders coach, Antonio Pierce, has the self proclaimed, Mahomes Rule after beating them on Christmas Day, their last prior to running the table winning the Super Bowl. Has he found the formula to slow or stop the Chiefs QB? Was this premature of him to say?

(54:12) Spring training is well underway throughout the MLB. Can we please stop with ALL of the attention regarding Shohei Ohtani’s batting practice home run in his first camp as an LA Dodger? Seriously!? Then there were the comments by Angels 3B, Anthony Rendon, stating that baseball isn’t his priority. WHAT!? Is there any concern in Yankee-land over Aaron Judge’s comments regarding his big toe that he injured in Dodger Stadium last June? Saying that he has to manage it over the upcoming season. You had former Royals 1B, Eric Hosmer announce his retirement. And here we go with the Mets. Projected ace, Kodai Senga has to be put on the shelf due to arm fatigue. ARM FATIGUE!? (It has been announced after the recording that he’ll likely be on the IL to start the season) As a diehard fan, you can’t make it up!

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Jaguars Gag. Bills Take AFC East Flag. Eagles Lag & Juicy Wild Card Storylines. Harbaugh's Last Hurrah At Michigan? Nat'l Champ Preview. Draymond's Return. Big Loss In NHL. No Nadal Down Under

Even with winter in full effect (depending on where you live), the sports world has plenty of heat as I'm happy to provide all of my analysis and opinions on all that's happening in the toy department of life. On deck:

(3:00) The NFL regular season has concluded. It was a wild Week 18 as there were teams that were looking for a playoff spot, playoff positioning or winning a division altogether. The Houston Texans eked out a close win in Indianapolis to not only secure a playoff spot, but win the AFC South. That is because of the untimely collapse of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who lost in Tennessee to not only blow the division, but miss out on the playoffs altogether. With that, the Pittsburgh Steelers get into the tournament with their win in Baltimore. Then you had the Buccaneers win the NFC South after a ho-hum win in Carolina, which left the Saints and Falcons on the outside looking in. In the final game of the year, the Buffalo Bills took what was theirs (another AFC East title) after beating the Miami Dolphins in South Florida. A complete recap of what took place. The top three storylines of the Wild Card round (i.e. Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions) the six matchups this weekend and who's out as coach on Black Monday as there have been a couple of firings in Atlanta & Washington already. And, oh yes, my final tally of my over/under win totals of 2023, which came to a screeching halt yesterday afternoon.

(39:56) A national champion will be crowned tonight in college football tonight as Michigan-Washington will square off in Houston. Is this going to be the last time we see coach Jim Harbaugh on the Wolverines sideline? I'll have a preview of what to possibly expect as we'll have our first title game of the new year.

(45:21) The Association has been rather quiet, but there's a big return by the Bay as Draymond Green will come back from his 12 game suspension? Will he be on his best behavior moving forward? In the process, they'll also miss Chris Paul as he needs surgery for an injured left hand.

(51:17) On the ice, the NHL takes a huge hit as #1 overall pick, Connor Bedard, will be out of the lineup for the Blackhawks due to a broken jaw he suffered in New Jersey on Friday night. There was an enormous milestone reached by Minnesota Wild goaltender, Marc-Andre Fleury. Not only did he recently play in his 1,000th game, but he tied legendary goalie Patrick Roy for second all time with 551 wins. Is Fleury a first ballot, lock down Hall of Famer?

(58:08) With the Australian Open commencing next week, they'll be without Rafael Nadal. He was on the mend and ready for a comeback but had to withdraw from the first Grand Slam tournament of the year with a hip injury. How much of a blow this will be for the sport?

(1:00:32) In baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers are at it again as they sign OF Teoscar Hernandez to a 1 year deal. Has the pressure ratcheted up as they continue to reload an already loaded team?

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Resting Lamar, AFC/NFC South, Bills Do Or Die In Miami Headlines Week 18. Michigan/Washington Hang On To Meet For Title. OKC Has Arrived? Lakers Regressing? Auston Matthews For MVP?

Back to close out the first week of the year with lots to uncover on all of the latest and greatest in the world of sports. On deck:

(2:50) We've just about reached the final hurdle of the NFL season. Week 18 begins on Saturday as teams are looking to punch their ticket to the playoffs. I'll keep you up to date on who's set, who controls their destiny, who needs help, anything and everything that you need to know about what to expect this upcoming weekend. I'll get into a few of the major storylines (Ravens resting Lamar Jackson, AFC/NFC South division up for grabs, Bills win or go home in Miami?) as we wrap up this sprint of the past four months and gear up for a highly anticipated postseason.

(24:32) The National Championship in college football is set. Michigan slayed the semifinal beast in eking out a win against Alabama, while Washington hung on at the end to beat Texas. I'll review both games and have an early look at the title game on Monday night. I'm a few days late, but I'll spend two minutes on the embarrassment that Florida State put forth in the Orange Bowl loss vs. Georgia.

(36:44) Are the Oklahoma City Thunder ready to take that next step and be a contender in the West? Even if they're a year or two early? What about the Lakers? They're going in the opposite direction as they've lost 8 of 10 and have been relatively healthy this year. At 17-18, are there any concerns about the short and maybe long term future of this team? I'll check on whatever else is happening throughout the Association as we get closer to the midway point of the season.

(47:07) Maple Leafs sniper, Auston Matthews is having an MVP caliber year as he scored his 30th goal in 35 games with the OT winner last night in Anaheim. Is he the frontrunner as the league's best player to date? I'll take a trip around the ice as I'll peek at who's been hot (Oilers, Hurricanes & Kraken) and who's not (Wild) at this juncture.

(51:36) The power is still down on the MLB Hot Stove as we’re waiting for some of the game’s best players (i.e. Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, etc.) to sign on the dotted line. The Red Sox inking pitcher Lucas Giolito for two years doesn’t cut it.

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Raven Domination, But Beware! Controversy In Dallas. Are The Eagles Done? Michigan Pressure/Washington High Flying Offense In CF Playoff. Pistons Halt Record Streak. Braves Gamble On Sale

It's a NEW YEAR! There's lots of promise, excitement and a renewed sense of faith as yours truly has big plans for the upcoming year when it comes to the podcast, as I deliver the very first one on the first day of 2024. On deck:

(3:03) A new year has arrived as I'm excited about where the podcast is going and what it will have to offer in 2024. You'll have to keep your fingers on the pulse and stay tuned to find out what to expect here as I've got a lot coming up the pike, especially during this first quarter of the year. So you won't want to miss out on this news.

(5:13) With just one week to go in the regular season, the Baltimore Ravens are showing the rest of the NFL that they could be the team to beat when it's all said and done. They destroyed the Miami Dolphins in a 56-19 drubbing yesterday at home. Is this team on the fast track to winning a Super Bowl? On the flip side, I'll discuss how the Dolphins have fallen pretty far from being a top team in the league, but now have to fight tooth and nail to win a division come Sunday vs. the Bills. There was some big time controversy in Dallas on Saturday night as it looked like the Lions were going to walk out of AT&T Stadium with a big road win. Instead, a terrible call by the officials on the winning two-point conversion ended up being incomplete after a few tries as the Cowboys sweat out a one point win. What has happened to the Philadelphia Eagles? They were defeated by the Arizona Cardinals in what turned out to be a death knell for the Eagles. Can they rebound in time to have a long playoff run? I'll discuss my beloved Steelers chances to see if they can get one of the final playoff spots in the AFC. I'll go over all that went down in Week 17, unpack all of the playoff possibilities as we head into the final weekend of the NFL regular season.

(42:32) College football will have their last four game playoff as Alabama will face Michigan in the first game, where the nightcap will see Texas-Washington square off. I'll preview both games and who may possibly meet in the National Championship next Monday night in Houston.

(49:26) Break up the Detroit Pistons. They finally break a lengthy 28 game losing streak against the Raptors on Saturday night. Is it possible that they can avoid the worst NBA record during an 82 game regular season in history? There was a surprise trade as the Knicks & Raptors exchanged players with OG Anunoby going to NY and RJ Barrett & Immanuel Quickley moving North of the Border. I'll take a peek on what else has transpired in the Association over the weekend.

(56:22) Every January 1st, the NHL showcases the Winter Classic which'll be played in Seattle with the Vegas Golden Knights coming to T-Mobile Park. Is there a lot of interest from the casual or good sports fan? The Rangers have been hot in the Metropolitan Division as they're the first team to get to 50 points so far this season.

(58:12) The Atlanta Braves continue to procure talent this offseason, doing their best to keep pace with what the Dodgers have done to this point. They've acquired former Red Sox ace Chris Sale for INF Vaughn Grissom. Is this a huge risk with the oft-injured Sale over the past few years?

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Dolphins Enormous Test In Baltimore. Russell Wilson Era Over In Denver? Early Preview Of College Football Playoff. Historically Bad Pistons Could Get Worse? NHL Winter Classic: Does Anyone Care?

Wrapping up another year of the podcast as I present the final episode of 2023 with all that's happening in sports. On deck:

(3:03) I have to start off with saying THANK YOU to those who've listened, followed and supported me over the past year and beyond. 2024 will be an epic one! That's a promise!

(3:53) With Monday being the first of the year, I'll produce and post a podcast as of right this moment. Stay tuned to my YouTube channel (link below) for any scheduling changes.

(4:39) This is an enormous week if you're the Miami Dolphins. They pay a visit to Baltimore in what will be a battle for the top seed in the AFC. Can the Dolphins finally get the respect and win a big road game? There's an interesting development that took place in Denver with the benching of Russell Wilson. Is this the last time we'll see the former Super Bowl winning QB in a Broncos uniform? I'll get into the other key matchups, what to look forward to in Week 17 as we're just ten days away from the conclusion of the regular season.

(29:50) The College Football Playoff is on the horizon. I'll delve into the top storylines heading into the doubleheader with Michigan-Arizona being the first game, followed by Texas-Washington in the nightcap. How much pressure is on the Wolverines to finally get to a championship game? Is Alabama playing with house money? Will Washington-Texas be a high scoring shootout?

(36:19) In the Association, the Detroit Pistons made history. They broke the all time losing streak of 26 games with a loss to Brooklyn on Tuesday night. Is it possible that they could break the all time record (9-73) by the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers? I'll see what else is going on throughout the NBA as we're still a few weeks away from the halfway point of the season.

(43:28) The NHL will have their day in the sun as they'll have their annual Winter Classic in Seattle on January 1st. Will anyone watch? Does anyone care? Plus, there was a Stanley Cup Final rematch last Saturday between the Vegas Golden Knights-Florida Panthers. Why didn't the league showcase or highlight this game? I'll have that and anything else that's happening on the ice.

(49:05) MLB has had a rather ice cold offseason (despite the Juan Soto trade to the Yankees and the Dodgers signing of Shohei Ohtani & Yoshinobu Yamamoto) There have been a few transactions over the past few days (including the Yankees trading another young, promising prospect), but little to no news about top free agents Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger and Jordan Montgomery, to name a few.

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Shohei Payday! 700 Million Ways To Dissect This Exorbitant Dodger Deal? Chiefs/Eagles In Trouble? NBA Cup Fizzles. Well Wishes For Chris Evert. The End Of The PGA? Jon Rahm Bolts For LIV

You'd be hard pressed to find a podcast that has all of the below as I deliver everything that's happening in sports. On deck:

(2:59) I still can't wrap my head around a player in professional team sports, signing a contract for $700 million dollars. That's what the Dodgers paid prized free agent, Shohei Ohtani over the next ten years. I'll break down was this deal worth it? Is he worth it? Will he live up to it? There's so much to unpack when it comes to a record breaking signing like this, with the magnitude and ramifications that come along with it.

(16:17) There are four more weeks left of the NFL regular season. As we come down the homestretch, the possibility of intrigue and drama is forthcoming. The first storyline of yesterday is the Chiefs losing when it looked like they would've had an enormous win, but an offsides on the offense overturned a late touchdown lateral from Travis Kelce, has the Chiefs headed into a postseason which will lead them on the road for the first time in the Andy Reid-Patrick Mahomes era. Then there are the Eagles. They've been scuffling the last couple of weeks as they were beaten by the Cowboys last night in a 30-13 loss and have dropped from the #1 seed in the conference to #5 as of today. What does this mean for the defending NFC champs as they try to regroup and make a push back up the standings? It's a log jam in the middle of both conferences as they jockey for playoff positioning as I'll uncover all that happened in the league yesterday, bring you up to speed on the latest in the sport as the intensity will ratchet up as we get through the back half of the NFL schedule. NOTE: MAJOR FAUX PAS as I said Detroit beat Chicago yesterday when it was the other way around! My sincerest apology for the oversight!

(42:45) I'll mention another big win by Army as they had a goal line stand to stave off Navy in the closing seconds of their game on Saturday. Your Heisman Trophy winner of 2023 is LSU QB Jayden Daniels beating out Michael Penix Jr. for the best player in college football.

(44:39) The Inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament and Cup Final is in the books. From my experience, it was lackluster and didn't generate a whole lot of buzz and attention as the Lakers are the first ever to win in this type of setting. Is this meaningful for an organization that's all about championships in June than December? Now we can move on with the season as the Christmas schedule is on the horizon and the return of Grizzlies guard, Ja Morant as he's scheduled to come back in about ten days or so. Will they rebound from a dreadful start? Or will they continue to play below average?

(52:55) On the ice, the Los Angeles Kings NHL record road winning streak at 11 games went by the wayside in New York over the weekend with losses to the Islanders & Rangers. Also, former Kings goalie Jonathan Quick played against his former team last night for the first time as the latter NY team won 4-1. Plus, all else that's happening throughout the league (including one time NHL player, Tony Granato fighting cancer) as I'll discuss some recent surprises and disappointments over the past week.

(56:46) I'll send well wishes out to tennis great, Chris Evert, as she's battling cancer for a second go round.

(57:32) The latest player to make the jump to the LIV Golf League is #3 player in the world, Jon Rahm. Is there a lot of concern on the PGA side as they lose out on another key figure in the sport? Will both the PGA & LIV hammer out a deal to join forces before the end of the year? Does anyone care?

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Yankees Land Juan Soto. Are They World Series Contenders? Is Ohtani Suffocating Free Agency Period? Eagles Litmus Test In Dallas? NBA Cup Final No One Wants To See! Patrick Kane's Impact In DET

Fired up to close out another week with robust sports chatter and passion as the latest edition has arrived. On deck:

(3:09) It was a rather quiet MLB Winter Meetings period down in Nashville this week, until last night when a major deal took place as the Yankees acquired Juan Soto from San Diego for prospects. Does this make the Bronx Bombers World Series contenders? Is there more work to be done if you're GM Brian Cashman? Then there's quite a bit surrounding the biggest free agent in the sport, Shohei Ohtani. Has he hijacked and suffocated free agency from his counterparts? And how his silence is affecting him in negotiating with other teams? I'll have all of the up to the minute deals to this point as I continue to monitor where Ohtani and the like (i.e. Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, etc.) may be headed.

(20:45) The NFL has another ordinary week on the schedule, but there is one heavyweight matchup that's ultra important to the NFC playoff picture. Philadelphia is at Dallas on Sunday night. Why this game is imperative for the Eagles, more so than the Cowboys? And what effect this'll have if Philly loses? I'll break down some of the other games that have postseason implications as we inch closer to the final stretch of the regular season. As an addendum, what is Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis doing by wanting to sue the committee for snubbing Florida State out of the college football playoffs? Really?!

(32:40) Hoops fans, the NBA Cup semifinals begins tonight, with the championship on Saturday night. Indiana will face Milwaukee in the first game, followed by New Orleans-LA Lakers. It's easy to point out which matchup the NBA does NOT want to see in the Final. Plus, whatever else is going on throughout the Association as we get past this first ever in-season tournament.

(40:50) Former Blackhawks great, Patrick Kane has found a new home in Detroit as he attempts to resurrect his career in Motown. What kind of impact with all of his experience, winning and resume will he have on a young team looking to take a leap in the Eastern Conference? Also, what else is happening in the NHL as teams continue to stay hot or get back on track, almost a third into the season.

(49:35) The Heisman Trophy for the best college football player takes place on Saturday. I'll tell you who I think should win as Washington QB, Michael Penix Jr., Oregon QB, Bo Nix, Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. and LSU QB Jayden Daniels are the finalists for this years award.

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SEC Bias Tops FLA State's Perfection As Committee Selects Alabama For Playoffs. 49ers Flex Muscle, Crowded AFC Playoff Picture. NBA Cup Week Buzz? Braves Continue Retool As Winter Meetings Begin

December is in full bloom as so is the latest podcast as I have plenty to unpack after a wild few days in the world of sports. On deck:

(2:42) The semifinals in college football are set, but not without some controversy. Alabama played an excellent game vs. two time defending champ, riding a 29 game winning streak to beat Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. It paved the way for the committee to have them leapfrog over an undefeated Florida State team and into the college football playoff as they chose an SEC powerhouse, opposed to an unbeaten Seminole squad looking to get back to prominence in the sport. I'll dissect this whole scenario from soup to nuts, have an early preview of the matchups between Alabama-Michigan & Texas-Washington as the bowl season will be upon us in the next week and a half.

(19:50) A colossal confrontation in Philadelphia yesterday was anything but that. The San Francisco 49ers showed the NFC and the rest of the league they mean business as they took the Eagles to the back of the woodshed in a 42-19 win. Are they the NFL's best? I have to throw some cold water on that as I've explained this in past podcasts, but has to be reiterated as to as good of a team they are, they are far from perfect. I'll get into what's becoming a muddled AFC playoff picture from top to bottom as the Chiefs slip in the conference, the Dolphins move to the top and before the night is done, Jacksonville push Miami out of the way as a #1 seed. An awful Steelers performance against a 2-10 Arizona Cardinals team, with a short week and a Thursday night date with a team even WORSE in the New England Patriots. You know I'm not a happy camper and have a ton to say about this. I'll peek at an up to the second review of the NFC, all that transpired on the schedule as we're on the cusp of the final four games of the regular season. NOTE: I stated that the coach of the Indianapolis Colts is Scott Steichen, it's Shane Steichen. My apologies for the error.

(47:52) Are you ready for the first ever NBA Cup? The quarterfinals begin tonight as there'll be four games tonight, four tomorrow, the semifinals on Thursday, culminating in the championship game on Saturday night. I'll bluntly state what the Association is hoping, PRAYING for, when it comes who they'd love to see in the final? Plus, Kevin Durant reaches lofty status when it comes to scoring all time in league history. Luka Doncic's monster effort after the birth of his first child (with a 30-0 run in the middle of it), but LOST! And anything else happening as I'll see what the rest of the league is doing in the midst of this in-season tournament.

(56:54) A couple of key injuries highlight what's going on in the NHL. The Devils lose one of their top defenseman (Dougie Hamilton) for an extended period of time. Same for the Avalanche's Cale Makar, although the extent of how long he'll be out in unknown at this time. And give it up to Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry who made history when he scored a goal the other night vs. Tampa Bay. I'll check what else is happening on the ice as they're past the quarter pole of their season.

(59:53) The Winter Meetings has commenced in Nashville when it comes to the MLB Hot Stove. The Atlanta Braves continue their low key, but effective off-season doing their best to retool a team that's already stacked. They acquired former Mets prospect and Seattle Mariner OF Jarred Kelenic in a deal involving prospects. The Milwaukee Brewers have put all of their chips in the basket of their 19 year old CF Jackson Chourio before he's played a game in the majors with an eight year/82 million dollar deal. Will the next couple of days deliver a deal for Shohei Ohtani? Yoshinobu Yamamoto? What about a team inquiring about Juan Soto? Or Pete Alonso? You know I'll have my fingers on the pulse when it comes to some wheeling and dealing in baseball.

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Eagles Grit, Resilience Shows Why They're NFL's Best. Buckeye Bust, Crimson Tide Miracle, Huskies Survive In Wild College Saturday. Magic Spell In NBA East/In-Season Tourney Update

Full from Thanksgiving leftovers? Well I have plenty of sports leftovers as there is quite a bit to chew on to get you past a holiday weekend and prepare for the final month of the year. On deck:

(2:34) As December looms with the final four games of the regular season approaching, there's no argument as to who is the best team in the NFL as of today. The Philadelphia Eagles came from behind yet again to beat Buffalo at home in a thrilling overtime matchup. I'll discuss their intestinal fortitude, how last year's Super Bowl loss has fueled them this season and have a mano a mano NFC Title Game rematch vs. San Francisco this coming Sunday. I'll go through the Week 12 slate and unpack the Steelers new look offense, a tough Lions loss on Thanksgiving which has big ramifications in the NFC, a slog for a subpar division winner in the NFC South, a Bronco uprising over the last few weeks as they're over .500 and the Browns defense that was Super Bowl worthy? Ha! I'll have all of that and much more as the NFL continue to heat up.

(35:49) You couldn't have asked for a better college football Saturday as you've had some wild and crazy endings with Ohio State-Michigan, Alabama-Auburn and Washington State-Washington as all three games had postseason implications in which the Buckeyes disappointed down the stretch. The Crimson Tide converted a miraculous 4th down from the Tigers 31 yard line (that's not a typo) and the Huskies survived by kicking a game winning field goal as time expired as they were victorious vs. the Cougars. It sets up what will be a conference championship weekend to remember as these teams will battle it out to potentially reach a playoff come January 1st.

(45:29) Is anyone into the NBA In Season Tournament? I can't say I have, but one team that's been impressive during the first quarter of the season are the Orlando Magic. They're in the middle of a seven game winning streak and among the heavyweights of the Eastern Conference at the moment. Is this sustainable? Do they belong with the Celtics, Bucks and Sixers?

(51:54) The New York Rangers were able to put a hurting on the Boston Bruins this past Saturday with a 7-4 win at home. Are they a threat to the Bruins in the East?

(56:08) MLB Hot Stove fans are still waiting for it to heat up as not much has happened over the last week or so. Unless you're excited about the Mariners trading 3B Eugenio Suarez to Arizona. The Tigers signing P Kenta Maeda and the Padres hiring former Cardinals manager, Mike Shildt to patrol an underachieving, high priced ball club.

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Dissecting NFL Pretenders & Contenders. Washington Jumps To #4, An Upcoming Wild Final College Friday/Saturday Schedule. Aaron Nola's Big Payday. Is He Worth It? A Low Key NBA & NHL Weekend

I'm serving up plenty of sports dishes to keep your appetite satiated as Thanksgiving Week is here. Here is what's on deck:

(4:08) As I wish you guys and gals a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving (as well as making a podcast announcement), we are now well past the halfway point of the NFL season. I've come to terms as to who are the contenders (i.e. KC, PHI, DET, BAL, SF) those on the cusp (i.e. MIA, DAL) and pretenders (i.e. SEA, CIN, JAX & BUF. That's right! I said it!) of who'll make the Super Bowl in the middle of February and who will not. I'll break down some of what took place yesterday, especially the comments Steelers RB Najee Harris admitting to the press as his offense put up another stinker, which I'm sure all fans, including yours truly, share the same sentiment. Why I'm not sold on the Cleveland Browns? I'll take a peek at the Thanksgiving Day schedule, the Black Friday matchup (MIA-NYJ) and the Sunday slate as we close out the schedule for the month of November.

(39:51) College football is coming down to the regular season wire. We have an interesting development where the Washington Huskies catapulted themselves into the top four, knocking down the Florida State Seminoles to number five. They suffered a huge loss as QB, Jordan Travis left the game with a leg injury that may have him sidelined for the rest of the season. Can they still get back into the Final Four when it's all said and done? I'll get into a huge weekend on the schedule, the permutations of potential craziness of certain teams losing and where they stand in the playoff mix as the regular season concludes this coming Saturday.

(47:13) MLB is preparing their hot stove and they'll have plenty to cook in the coming days. The Atlanta Braves have been wheeling and dealing so far with some small trades. One of the bigger free agents is off the books as Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola stays in Philadelphia, signing a seven year, $172 million dollar contract. Is he worth that type of money? Speaking of money, a ton is going to be thrown the way of Japanese pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto as negotiations can begin as early as tomorrow. Where does he end up?

(52:56) The Association has been low key over the past few days. I'll discuss a few injuries (i.e. Bradley Beal, Marcus Smart) some teams playing well. (i.e. Orlando, OKC) A 180 with the Western Conference standings.

(56:34) Same could be said for what's happening on the ice as it has been quiet. A star player returns to the lineup (i.e. Devils Jack Hughes), a star player may not see an extended period on the sidelines (i.e. Panthers Aleksander Barkov), a tough guy taking time away from the team because of personal issues (i.e. Bruins Milan Lucic). Besides that, I'll see where we're at in the standings and get into the latest happenings in the NHL.

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Sports - ProfessionalJason NazarioNovember 20, 2023Sports, Sports Talk, Sports Podcast, Podcast, Podcasting, The JAYREELZ Podcast, NFL, Football, College Football, MLB, Baseball, NBA, Basketball, NHL, HockeyComment

Bengals Must Win, Bills Un-Playoff Bound? Browns Bad Luck Leads Week 11. Georgia/WSH Headline College Saturday. Tired Of Draymond's Antics. Same For Yankee GM Cashman. Isles Coach On Plank?

Closing out another week with plenty of passion and fire to what the sports world has contributed over the past few days as the latest podcast is here. On deck:

(3:08) NFL Week 11 kicks off with an intriguing AFC North matchup as the Bengals visit the Ravens tonight, in a absolute must win for Cincinnati. There are a couple of storylines that have taken place over the last few days. The Buffalo Bills dropped to 5-5 on Monday night, which poses the question, are they in danger of missing the playoffs? What about the Cleveland Browns luck? After one of the bigger regular season games that they've won in quite some time against Baltimore on Sunday, they lose their starting QB, Deshaun Watson to a fracture in his throwing shoulder. Do they have enough to get by and make it to the postseason? I'll get into some of the key games on the schedule this week, including a Super Bowl matchup on Monday night as the Eagles visit the Chiefs.

(20:57) College football only has two games of note this Saturday (Georgia-Tennessee & Washington-Oregon St.) that could impact the college football playoff mix. We're still a few weeks away from figuring who'll make it and who won't, but I'll touch on what may lie ahead as the season is down to its final few weeks.

(26:39) Is anyone else sick of the antics and chicanery of Warriors forward Draymond Green? He was suspended for his involvement in a fracas with Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert where he received a five game layoff. When does it ever stop when it comes to the temperament of Green? I'll make a mention of an aspect of what I don't like about the in-season tournament as the Sixers are done with the Celtics playing in Philadelphia. Also, do we have to keep an eye on the health of Lakers big man Anthony Davis, after a putrid performance vs. Sacramento last night and not blaming it on a recent hip injury?

(37:18) College basketball is back in our consciousness. I'll briefly touch on the first week of the season and go over some teams to pay attention to.

(40:04) The MLB offseason/Hot Stove will start to heat up in the weeks to come. One thing that has me heated is how Yankee GM Brian Cashman has acted over the last week. Between calling his front office "pretty effing good" to calling out the health of one of his players (Giancarlo Stanton) how about he pipe down and start building a World Series contender, one that hasn't reached the baseball pinnacle in almost 15 years. Some sad news out of San Diego as owner Peter Seidler passed away at age 63.

(48:41) As for the ice, the NHL has been quiet. I'm not happy with my beloved NY Islanders as they're in the midst of a Western Canada/Pacific Northwest trip, where they've lost the first two games. Is their coach, Lane Lambert, already on the hot seat?

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Browns Statement Win. Are The 49ers Back? Kyler Murray's Return Highlights Week 10. Harbaugh Suspended. Does It Fit The Crime? Craig Counsell Controversy? NBA In Season Snoozefest?

I have my sleeves rolled up as I'm primed to get into the holiday season and plow through 2023 with plenty of content to share with everything that's happening in sports. On deck:

(3:00) I know I didn't produce and release a podcast this past Thursday, I'll explain in detail as to why that was the case, but rest assured, quite a bit is coming down the pike to close out the year and into 2024. You'll want to stay tuned to what's going on because, I promise you, changes are coming!

(4:12) It was a wild and wacky Week 10 in the NFL where there were a record five game winning, walk off field goals as time expired. The big developments of yesterday was the Browns remarkable comeback in Baltimore. Are the 49ers back in Super Bowl form after their beatdown of Jacksonville? Although the Cardinals are going nowhere, but is there going to be a Kyler Murray renaissance in the desert? I'll get into how the Vikings have turned their fortunes with QB Josh Dobbs at the helm. The Steelers escape with another win, but now it gets interesting over the next two weeks as they have back to back road division games (Cleveland, Cincinnati) that may shape up their season. Plus, the rest of the slate as we're past the halfway point of the season.

(29:11) All of the talk in college football late last week was the fate of Michigan Wolverine coach, Jim Harbaugh. The Big 10 conference suspended Harbaugh the final three games of the regular season for alleged sign stealing. Does the punishment fit the crime? There wasn't any pressure of not having their head coach on the sideline this past Saturday as they beat Penn State on the road. If Michigan runs the table to a college football playoff, will the NCAA step in to extend this suspension? The landscape looks the same as the rankings are status quo, but the schedule will heat up as we're approaching the final couple of weeks to close out the month of November.

(41:25) There were a bunch of managerial hirings in MLB this past week. The lead, yet controversial one is Craig Counsell going to the Cubs, after they fired David Ross, who was a contributor to their 2016 World Series team. You have new skippers in Anaheim (Ron Washington), Houston (Joe Espada) and the Mets (Carlos Mendoza) WHO? You know I'll unpack that and possibly how long he'll be the Met manager? And what is going on in Yankee land? Owner Hal Steinbrenner has consulted the players on the current manager Aaron Boone? WHAT? Seriously? I have plenty to say on this as I spend some time on the diamond with the Hot Stove on the horizon.

(53:15) The Association's experiment with the in-season tournament has done NOTHING for yours truly. I'll express my thoughts on that. There have been a few surprises to date (Sixers, T-wolves, Pacers on the plus side. Clippers, Suns, Kevin Durant's legacy on the negative.) as the NBA is in full swing.

(59:24) Break up the San Jose Sharks. They started off 0-10-1, had been outscored 55-12 during that stretch, but they won two games over the past week to get off the schneid for now. Also, I mentioned last week on the podcast that Edmonton Oilers head coach, Jay Woodcroft, whose team was underperforming, was in danger of losing his job. Guess what? He was shown the door and replaced by former AHL coach Kris Knoblauch. I'll see what else is happening as teams are making some headway (i.e. Panthers, Canucks) after slow starts. And Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard puts himself in the record books.

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'Road Worriers' In Miami, Seattle & Dallas? Front Running Ravens. Longhorns Survives In CF Playoff Mix. Wemby's First Signature Game. In-Season Tourney Courts! NHL Sharks: All Time Worst?

Election Day may be tomorrow, but I'll share my winners and losers of the past few days in the sports world as the most recent edition of the podcast is here. On deck:

(2:41) NFL Week 9 was a wild one, especially when it comes to teams who I thought were making the turn for the better (i.e. Miami, Seattle & Dallas). They were unable to show and prove by winning a big game on the road, which they have not done to date. Will this cost them come January? The Baltimore Ravens have been building a case as one of the top teams in the AFC. Despite their style of play offensively, this is a front running team that does not play well from behind. I'll explain. Plus, Texans QB, CJ Stroud's historic game vs. Tampa Bay. Antonio Pierce's affect on the Raiders as he coached his first game (and won vs. his former team that he played for i.e. Giants). Are the Steelers doing it with smoke and mirrors? I'll have all of what took place yesterday as we slowly, but surely get over the halfway point of the season.

(31:44) College football was pretty much status quo when it comes to the top teams in the country, although Texas had to sweat out an overtime victory against Kansas St. Washington outlasted USC on the road. Missouri gave Georgia all they could handle, but came up short in Athens as I'm sure the playoff picture will shift over the course of the next month.

(36:24) The Association has seen an early signature game in the young career of Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama as he put up 38 points & 10 rebounds in a win vs. the Suns last week. As of this moment, there are only two things that can slow or stop him from being an all-time great. And what about the colors on the courts as the NBA in-season tournament begun on Friday night. Don't adjust your TV sets with all of the blues and reds that are coming through loud in high definition.

(43:01) Are the NHL's San Jose Sharks on the verge of being the worst regular season team in league history? They're sure off to that type of start, going 0-10-1, losing their last two games by the score of 20-3 and have been outscored 55-12 to date. I know it's early, but it's sure looking like that will be the case. I'll take a trip around the ice to see how the Bruins and Golden Knights finally lost their first game of the year. Is Oilers coach, Jay Woodcroft on the hot seat as his team has won two of its first ten?

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Sports - ProfessionalJason NazarioNovember 6, 2023Sports, Sports Talk, Sports Podcast, Podcast, Podcasting, The JAYREELZ Podcast, NFL, Football, NBA, Basketball, San An, Victor Wembanyama, NHL, Hockey, College FootballComment

RIP Bobby Knight. Historic Road Warrior Rangers Win First Title. NFL Trade Deadline Recap, State Of Steelers. Loaded NFL Schedule. Michigan: Stealing Signs? Harden Lands In LA. Will It Work?

Kicking off a new month with plenty of sports talk to get wrapped up in as the most recent episode is signed, sealed and delivered. On deck:

(3:14) I pay my respect to a coaching legend who has passed away. Bobby Knight, the last head coach to lead his team to an undefeated season, died yesterday at the age of 83. I'll go through the highlights and lowlights of a decorated and controversial career as one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history.

(12:02) A historic run led the Texas Rangers to their first ever World Series championship. They won eleven road games without a loss over the past three weeks as they took care of the Diamondbacks in five games. I'll recap a rather forgetful Series, Bruce Bochy's brilliance, Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, etc. and look ahead to free agency (aka The Hot Stove) as I put to bed the 2023 baseball season.

(24:57) It's been an eventful week in the NFL. First up, you had the trade deadline on Tuesday which I'll review. Mark Davis, owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, did some housecleaning by firing head coach Josh McDaniels, their GM and offensive coordinator as they're off to another bad start. Week 9 has brought us to the halfway point (or just about). I'll share a brief Steelers state of the union as they open up the schedule tonight vs. Tennessee. There are four big games on Sunday that occupy each of the main windows (i.e. MIA-KC at 9:30am ET, SEA-BAL at 1pm, DAL-PHI at 4:25pm and BUF-CIN at 8:20pm) which will have the football fan riveted and the wives and girlfriends exasperated.

(42:42) College football is slowly getting into the homestretch of their season. The schedule isn't anything to write home about (LSU-Alabama, Washington-USC are the only games of note.) I'll get into what's going on at Michigan as there's been accusations of sign stealing. Could this affect their standing in qualifying for the postseason? And why is Ohio State ranked #1?

(52:34) It's finally official. James Harden has been shipped to LA and is a member of the Clippers. Will this experiment work? What about the Memphis Grizzlies? They're the last team to record a win as of this posting (0-5). Without Ja Morant for another 20 games, is this already a lost season for a team that's had a lot of success in the regular season over the past two years?

(1:00:02) Wrapping up, the San Jose Sharks are the Memphis Grizzlies of the NHL as they haven't won a game to date. Could this be a historically bad year for the Sharks? Besides that (and an Ottawa Senators player getting a 41 game suspension for gambling) it's status quo on ice as that sport is approaching the first month of their season.

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Diamondbacks Resolve Evens Up World Series. NFL Teams Turning The Corner, 49ers Not As Good As We Think? Oklahoma's Playoff Chances Shot. Bucks Blown Out. McDavid's Return. Fury Ekes By Ngannou

It's that time of the year. The holiday season is upon us. First up, I have plenty of tricks AND treats as Halloween Eve is here. So is the latest podcast as I'll satiate your sports sweet tooth with all that's happening. On deck:

(3:32) We have a World Series to sink our teeth into. The Arizona Diamondbacks have evened up the Fall Classic after experiencing a gut punch of a loss in Game 1 when they led by two runs in the ninth inning. Are the D-backs going to shock the world by sweeping the next three games at home to win a World Series? Will they go back to Texas up 3-2? I'll get into what has transpired and what to possibly expect as the series shifts to Phoenix over the next three days.

(16:38) As we approach the halfway point of the NFL season, the theme for this segment are teams that look like they're making the turn and are primed for a second half run (i.e. Bengals, Jaguars, Seahawks & Ravens) and a team that showed they were the best in the league over the first five weeks of the season (i.e. 49ers) have hit a snag as they're in the middle of a three game losing streak and face an uphill battle to get back to the top of the conference. I'll also take a look at the rest of the Week 8 schedule as we had a full slate with no teams on byes. And the trade deadline is tomorrow. Who goes where? What could shake down over the next 24 hours?

(45:30) Oklahoma has possibly taken themselves out of the college football playoff picture as they suffered a tough loss at Kansas on Saturday. What does the playoff mix looks like as we enter into the month of November?

(49:29) The NBA is off and running. There isn't much to dive into after a few days, unless you're in Milwaukee as the Bucks lost by 17 at home to the Hawks.

(51:41) Reigning MVP Connor McDavid returned to the Oilers lineup earlier than expected as they faced their arch rival Calgary Flames last night in the outdoor Heritage Classic. The rest of the NHL landscape shows that the final unbeaten teams (i.e. Golden Knights, Bruins & Avalanche) all suffered blemishes over the past few days.

(54:54) Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury had a 10 round bout vs. former MMA fighter, Francis Ngannou in a non title match. Ngannou surprised by knocking down the champ, but came up short as the split decision went to the champ. Did Fury take Ngannou lightly or for granted?

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Tougher Loss: Astros Or Phillies? D-backs-Rangers World Series Preview. 49ers: The System Or QB? Weak College Football Saturday. NBA's First Two Days. Bruins Pick Up From Last Year. What About Vegas?

As we get set to embark on the 2023 holiday season, with Halloween forthcoming, it's time to hand out some early tricks and treats with all that the sports world has to give as the latest edition is here. On deck:

(2:58) The World Series is set. Before I preview a very unlikely matchup between the Diamondbacks-Rangers, I have to dissect the brutal home losses of the Astros and Phillies in the previous round. Which team/fan base had it worse? The Astros won a classic Game 5 in Arlington only to come home to blow the final two in their building? Or the Phillies, who had been unbeaten at home, losing Games 6 & 7 and four out of five to an 84 win Arizona team? I'll uncover all of that, plus, preview who'll win and who I'm rooting for to win the Fall Classic as it commences tomorrow night. I'll also chime in on some managerial news where Bob Melvin goes from San Diego to San Francisco, while the Mets (to no surprise) will interview former Brewers manager, Craig Counsell.

(25:14) Is it time to be concerned about the San Francisco 49ers? Not only have the lost two in a row, they will not have starting QB, Brock Purdy as he's in concussion protocol. With Sam Darnold, the backup, taking his place, is it more the system or is it the QB? We'll have to wait and find out, but it's an interesting question to address. I'll peek at the Week 8 schedule, where there's a smattering of decent games as we inch closer to the halfway point of the season.

(31:15) College football's Saturday schedule is looking rather thin as we're still a few weeks away from big time conference rivals facing one another.

(33:56) The NBA season is just a couple of days old. I'll get into a couple of Nuggets (pun intended) as they completed a 'five game sweep' of the Lakers. I'll explain. Also, Kristaps Porzingis's Celtics debut, Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama's first game and Luka Doncic's triple double in the same game. Former NBA player Kenyon Martin recently stated that Doncic's teammate, Kyrie Irving is better than Luka. I'll debate that as we're just getting started on a new campaign.

(38:49) Are the Boston Bruins picking up where they left off from last years marathon of a regular season? They are currently 6-0 as an encore to their record setting 2022-23. Colorado has gotten off to a torrid 6-0 start. But wait, what about the defending Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights? They are 7-0 as they've shown zero hangover from winning their first championship.

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Which Astros Team Will Show Up In GM 7? A Phillie Coronation? Lions Tamed, Dolphins Trapped, Bills Corralled In NFL Week 7. Penn St. Comes Up Small. A Major Injury In NHL. NBA Over/Under Totals

Your favorite little podcast host is playing injured as I'm fighting a head cold, but that won't ever stop me from sharing my feelings on the latest that's happening in the sports universe. On deck:

(2:51) Have we seen this movie before? The Astros were down 0-2 going to Arlington in the ALCS. They came away with a three game sweep, including a dramatic ninth inning comeback in Game 5, with a chance to wrap up the AL pennant last night, but lost 9-2 to set the stage for tonight. They lost all of their home games during the 2019 World Series when they had home field advantage. Will history repeat itself four years later? Or will they come out victorious to see if they can defend their title? What about Rangers starter tonight Max Scherzer? Can he slay some recent playoff demons on his end to put his team into the Fall Classic for the first time in a dozen years? As for the NLCS, there could be a coronation in Philadelphia today as they look to reach a second consecutive World Series? We're getting toward the end of the LCS as the MLB has some drama, which we didn't think would be the case four or five days ago.

(21:39) NFL Week 7 answered a few questions about some teams that have big expectations this year, but came up small. The Lions were tamed big time in Baltimore as they were blown out 38-6. The Dolphins were competitive, but can't be trusted to win a big game on the road with a loss in Philadelphia. And the Bills did have a lead, but were unable to hold off the lowly Patriots in Foxborough. Are those teams to be taken seriously when the money is on the line? I'll go through the rest of the schedule, including my beloved Steelers and how they win these games with smoke and mirrors.

(40:18) Penn State had a chance to make a statement by winning a huge game at Columbus against Ohio State. Instead, they shrunk in the big moment in a 20-12 loss and have taken themselves out of the running for one of the top teams in the nation. The Crimson Tide were down by double digits at home at the half, but came on with 27 unanswered points to beat Tennessee. Then USC will not be heard from the rest of this season as they lose to their kryptonite the Utah Utes. I'll go through which teams are at the forefront of the college football playoff mix as we're past the halfway point of the season.

(50:13) There was big news in the NHL as they had to hold their collective breaths when Oilers superstar, Connor McDavid will be out for 1-2 weeks with a dreaded upper body injury. Can the sport afford to have their best player out for any significant time?

(54:18) The NBA tips off their season tomorrow night. I'll go through some over/under win totals and will clue you in on a surprise or two as I'll choose my six prior to my NBA preview set for tomorrow afternoon.

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Road Warrior Astros Get Back In Series. Phillies On Mission To Win NL Again. Dolphins-Eagles Headline Rough Week 7. Penn St. Big Opportunity To Move Up In Ranks. Spurs Wembanyama Hype Overboard?

Another big sports weekend awaits. You know I've got you covered as I'll detail all of the latest and greatest throughout the landscape. On deck:

(2:30) Both League Championship Series in baseball are in the middle games as we look to see who'll face off in the Fall Classic. The Houston Astros have gotten off the mat in the ALCS and drew a game closer, thanks to the ineffective mercenary Max Scherzer. Can the defending world champs push this series back to Houston and possibly take a 3-2 lead? As for the NLCS, it looks like the Phillies are on a mission to repeat as NL champs, up 2-0. Will the Diamondbacks make this a series as the scene shifts to Arizona? I also have some thoughts on how this has been a postseason to forget at this point, the Marlins major screw up as former GM Kim Ng departs and what got into former MLB and now retired pitcher, Trevor May as he had some choice words for Oakland A's owner, John Fisher?

(23:07) NFL Week 7 has a huge Sunday night game(i.e. Miami at Philadelphia) and not much else. Does this game mean more for the Dolphins? Eagles? You do have the Lions going to Baltimore to play the Ravens. After that, it's a rough go on Sunday. I can't help but rail against how this season has been underwhelming due to several factors. Plus, my issue with the schedule and how the product is being worn thin that you'll have to tune in and hear for yourself.

(32:59) College football's Week 8 schedule has a couple of intriguing matchups, headlined by Penn St at Ohio State. I'll get into how this is a huge game for the Nittany Lions if they want to rank with the Buckeyes or Michigan Wolverines in a weak Big 10 conference.

(36:33) The NBA season is just five days away and the hype surrounding Spurs #1 pick, Victor Wembanyama has gone overboard. Now we have to watch highlights of him making passes to other players who are missing shots in a PRESEASON GAME?! You know I have quite a bit to say about this as we get ready to watch his rookie year unfold.

(42:42) On the ice, the NHL has been quiet since we last met on Monday. I'll briefly touch on Blackhawks #1 pick, Connor Bedard and the start of his first week plus in the league. Also, which teams have gotten off to a good start and who hasn't?

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Vacation Recap To Paris/Rome. MLB's 100 Win Playoff Disappointments. AL/NLCS Preview. SF/PHI Fall From Undefeated In Awful Week 6. Huskies In College Football Playoff Mix? NHL & NBA News

Your favorite little sports podcast host is back on the scene after a week layoff. I'm excited to present my viewpoint on all of the latest happenings in sports. On deck:

(2:47) As the podcast took a respite last week, I'll get into my quick sojourn visiting the charm of Paris and the rich history of Rome. The most perfect weather a vacation could ever have, the sights, landmarks, etc. as I enjoyed seven days outside of the States.

(5:21) We're onto the American League & National League Championship Series as we're closer to the Fall Classic in baseball. I'll take a big picture view at first to discuss is it the layoff or schedule that's affected the 100 win teams (i.e. Orioles, Dodgers & Braves) as they had early exits in the Division Series? I'll talk about Game 1 in the ALCS as the Rangers draw first blood vs. the Astros. Can Houston rebound at home where they've been subpar all year? Then I'll breakdown the NLCS between Diamondbacks vs. Phillies. Are the D-backs game to pull off another upset? Or are the Fightin' Phils destined to get back to the World Series? In other news, history could possibly be made in San Francisco as they've interviewed Alyssa Nakken, who is on the Giants coaching staff, to be the manager in what would be a first in North American sports.

(29:23) The last two undefeated teams in the NFL (i.e. 49ers & Eagles) were upended over the course of a three hour time span. San Francisco loses at Cleveland behind QB Brock Purdy's worst performance as a pro. Later, the Jet defense rose to the occasion forcing the Eagles into four turnovers in an upset 20-14 win. I'll share my disdain for the NFL pondering a Super Bowl to be played in London somewhere in the distant future. One that I'm not in favor of, so you won't want to miss that. Week 6 was a lame one, if you ask me as this season hasn't been compelling or riveting, to say the least.

(45:53) Don't look now, but there's a team in the PAC-12 that making waves toward the top of the rankings in the nation as the Washington Huskies won a wild game vs. Oregon on Saturday. Are they college football final four material? I'll delve into the landscape of the sport as they're at the halfway point of the season, with teams jockeying for position to see if they'll be a part of the playoff mix come New Year's Eve.

(50:54) Hockey fans, the NHL season has arrived. For my over/under point totals, please check the YouTube channel linked below. Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews has gotten off to a torrid start as he's done something only four other players have ever achieved in the history of the sport.

(53:29) The Association (aka NBA) tips off a week from tomorrow. James Harden is still in Philadelphia. Please wake me up if he's been traded to another team before the season begins because I can't hack this soap opera anymore. Plus, the Celtics hire a former coach and analyst (Jeff Van Gundy) to become a consultant and the Bucks look midseason ready with the dynamic duo of Dame & Giannis, drawing rave reviews by the team and throughout the league.

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Fraudulent Rays Headline Wild Card Duds. AL/NLDS Storylines. NFL Schedule Spread Thin? DAL-SF Matchup. Swifties Take Over NFL? A 2023 NHL Preview. Harden Reports, Shots Fired From LA To DEN?

Excited to divulge a complete smorgasbord of sports talk before yours truly takes a little layoff as the latest podcast is at your fingertips. On deck:

(2:44) A little housekeeping to begin as yours truly is taking a little trip to celebrate a second wedding anniversary. Therefore, no podcasts are on tap for next week. I'll be back on October 16th to recap all that's transpired in sports. But have no fear, please go to my YouTube channel to subscribe and like (see link toward the bottom of the show notes) as I'll be sure to deliver whatever shakes down in the sports world over the next week and a half so you won't miss a beat.

(5:07) It was a very disappointing Wild Card round in MLB as you witnessed four sweeps in the process. The most head shaking of them all is how the Rays meekly went out after a big regular season. Same for the Brewers who fell flat on their faces vs. Arizona. NEWS FLASH: Minnesota FINALLY got over the hump. Not only to win a playoff game, but a SERIES in beating the Blue Jays. And the lights were a little too bright for the Marlins as the Phillies took care of them at Citizens Bank Park. I'll preview the storylines and predict how the Division Series will unfold. Can the Astros repeat? Will the Braves avenge last October's loss to the Phillies? Does Arizona have any chance against the Dodgers? Are the Orioles ready to take that next step and beat the Rangers? I'll have all of that, as well as, Guardian manager Terry Francona steps down as manager. Is he going to go off into the sunset and retire? Although I touched on this Monday regarding Buck Showalter's fate as Mets manager, but I dig into this a little bit more as I read one story that translated a different narrative from the truth.

(30:35) NFL Week 5 has a less than stellar schedule (although you do have Cowboys-Niners on Sunday night, which I'll discuss) Is the NFL spreading their schedule thin having to appease the networks and streaming services alike? Is Taylor Swift coming to a stadium near you? Well, The Shield (aka NFL) is here for it as ratings and interest has ratcheted up throughout the nation. Does the NFL need more fans?

(37:54) Week 6 in college football is light. You do have the Red River Shootout between #12 Oklahoma vs. #3 Texas, with Alabama visiting Texas A&M. Washington St. vs. UCLA and Kentucky vs. Georgia are your key matchups to get you through a Saturday afternoon/evening.

(39:51) It's just about time to drop the puck on another NHL season. The curtain will be raised on Tuesday. I'll get into some of the stories to pay attention to (i.e. A repeat in Vegas? Will the Leafs get to the Cup Final?) I'll take a different approach to previewing what to expect this year with surprise teams, disappointments and who'll be in the Stanley Cup Finals come next spring? I'll hold off on my over/under point totals as I thought to show a little integrity and not just wing it when selecting three overs & three unders. Peep my YouTube channel as I will thoroughly think these over and have them up before the puck drops early next week.

(54:33) The Association is starting to percolate as we're less than three weeks to their season commencing. James Harden is back in the news as he reported to training camp for the Sixers. What's going to happen from here on out? Also, the Lakers and Nuggets have added some spice to their opening night contest as there's been some banter and shots fired between the two teams, dating back to the championship parade. Will this lead to fireworks come October 24th?

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