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The winter solstice is on Saturday, with Christmas not too far behind. I’ll spread a little cheer and some jeers as I’ll start putting some gifts and coal around the tree as I get into all that’s going on in sports as THISSSSS..

(6:49) College football fans have been waiting for this. The first ever twelve team playoff commences tomorrow night. I’ll go through all of the major storylines (i.e. Ryan Day, Quinn Ewers, anyone? NFL swallowing up Saturday afternoon, etc.) preview each of the games, who’s primed for an upset, the best game of the four. Wall to wall coverage of what to possibly expect between the matchups of Indiana-Notre Dame, Clemson-Texas, SMU-Penn State and Tennessee-Ohio State.

(31:55) NFL Week 16 kicks off with a good one tonight with tiebreaking implications as the Broncos-Chargers will go at it. Saturday games are re-introduced to us as Houston-Kansas City and Pittsburgh-Baltimore will headline the day. Sunday and Monday are lacking in comparison. Will Michael Penix Jr. deliver for a Falcon team that’s been reeling? Can the Lions hang onto to that much needed one seed in the NFC to get a much needed bye in January?

(52:42) Have the Milwaukee Bucks turned the corner? After a brutal start to their season, they’ve come all the way back to win an NBA Cup on Tuesday night over OKC. Is this a springboard to get them back to the top of the Eastern Conference? Then you have a scenario where players have criticized the new All-Star Game format. To whose fault does that fall under? I’ll peek at the upcoming weekend schedule as there are a few games to sink our teeth into, including Karl Anthony Towns returning to Minnesota for his first game there since the trade to New York.

(1:05:00) On the ice, the Rangers have maybe hit rock bottom. They got shutout by one of the worst teams in the sport (Nashville) and the front office sent another player packing as former #2 overall pick Kaapo Kakko was jettisoned to Seattle. Is a turnaround forthcoming? I’ll see what else is going on in the NHL as they inch closer to the halfway point of the season.

(1:13:11) The MLB Hot Stove is still cooking these days. The Yankees remain aggressive as they acquire Cody Bellinger from the Cubs. How will he fare behind Aaron Judge in the Bronx? The Mets made a move themselves, but for a 5th line starter in a one, Griffin Canning, formerly of the Angels. Has anyone informed them that Juan Soto was an enormous signing, but their fan base wants more? Where does Nolan Arenado go after he refused a trade to Houston?

(1:22:47) There’s a heavyweight fight in boxing on Saturday as Tyson Fury tries to redeem himself after losing to current champ, Oleksandr Usyk back in May for a second meeting. How will Fury fare here? Also, how far has boxing fallen to where the general public couldn’t tell you who the heavyweight champion is?

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Counting down the days and weeks until Christmas and the new year, but just seconds away from getting your fix on ALL of what’s happening in the sports universe as the latest podcast is here. On deck:

(6:33) It’s coming down to this in college football. Conference Championship weekend is here with not much drama and intrigue as teams set themselves up for the first ever twelve team playoff. Is there controversy surrounding the selection committee leaving Miami out of the playoff mix, despite them being ranked 12th in the nation? If SMU has an awful performance in the ACC Championship, could Miami sneak in? Besides that, you don’t have much to hang your hat on when it comes to any possible shakeups to the postseason bracket. I’ll preview the games to see whether or not Texas will exact revenge from Georgia. Can Penn State put up a fight against the #1 team in the nation? Will Boise & Arizona State punch their tickets to the dance? Everything you need to know about what’s going to take place, I’ve got you.

(29:52) Week 14 in the NFL might as well be WEAK 14, because the schedule is just that. Although tonight, you have the best matchup by far on the docket with the Packers will visit the Lions for an NFC North battle. As much as Green Bay needs to win to keep pace in the division, I’ll share why this game is more important for Detroit in the grand scheme of things? I’ll get into the three game suspension the league handed down to Azeez Al Shaair for his hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence last Sunday. Was it too harsh? Is this the end of Doug Peterson’s tenure as head coach in Jacksonville?

(41:52) The NBA Cup matchups are set (for those that are into it. Yours truly, notwithstanding) Plus, I detest the scheduling of these games has me appalled. Even one of the best players in the league (ahem, SGA of OKC) said the scenario is ‘confusing.’ So I’m not alone as far as being on top of this in-season tournament. I’ll get into that a little bit. Another key injury to Suns forward Kevin Durant. And how the Warriors and Lakers have come back to the pack after great starts.

(54:35) Alex Ovechkin’s recovery from a fractured tibia has been well ahead of schedule as he’s been skating since the injury two weeks ago, but is he that close to being back in the lineup? The Dallas Stars suffered a big injury to their team as Tyler Sequin will be out 4-6 months after hip surgery. The Minnesota Wild have overtaken the Winnipeg Jets in the Central Division with torrid play and have the most points in the sport as of today.

(1:01:16) Will the MLB Hot Stove really cook over the next week? The Winter Meetings commence on Sunday through next Thursday. It’s been reported that Juan Soto is expected to announce where he’ll sign in the coming days. You know my stance on this, if you’ve listened to the podcast. What about the Dodgers deferred money on signed free agents tallying up to 1B dollars? Is this fair? I’ll unpack this silly idea of commissioner Rob Manfred’s idea of a “golden at-bat”, meaning that their best hitter can get an extra plate appearance even if his turn was up in the lineup. Seriously? And also look to see which free agents have signed on to new teams if you’re (Aroldis Chapman, Kyle Higashioka or Matthew Boyd).

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Closing out November with an extended podcast (since I’ll take off Thursday to celebrate the holiday) but don’t despair, I’ll have plenty of courses to fill your sports appetite as the latest program is coming at ya. On deck:

(6:30) There’s no secret as college football has had a tremendous season to date, therefore needing to apologize for my prediction set a month ago. You had FIVE teams in the top 16 lose which turned the landscape of the playoff upside down. Some of the big themes that I’ll unpack. Indiana wasn’t ready to swim in the deep end of the pool as they lost to Ohio State. Do they have what it takes to qualify or make some noise in the playoff? The SEC was a huge part of how topsy turvy Saturday was. Alabama gets whacked at Oklahoma. Are they done? Texas A&M is defeated in four OT’s vs. Auburn. Do they still have a shot to get in the tournament? Ole Miss suffers a crushing loss with two late interceptions at Florida which jeopardizes their chances of a playoff. Also, BYU & Colorado lost tough games on the road where they may not make the top 12 when it’s all said and done. I’ll even preview the schedule over the holiday weekend and tell you which teams are in and out at the moment.

(28:34) NFL Week 12 had its moments, but overall wasn’t a great Sunday. Kansas City had to sweat out a win in regulation vs. the lowly Carolina Panthers on the road. Is there cause for concern regarding the two time defending champs? The Eagles are in flight behind the heroics of Saquon Barkley and his 300 yard plus performance from scrimmage. Has Barkley thrusted himself to the top of the MVP mix? Are the Washington Commanders starting to fade in the NFC East? They lost a brutal game to Dallas after a miraculous TD with seconds to go was spoiled by a missed extra point that would’ve tied the game. And what about the NFC West? Seattle is now tied with the Arizona Cardinals, but have the head to head advantage to control their own destiny at the moment. I’ll review all that’s taken place (including a not so shocking letdown in Cleveland by the Steelers) and peek at the Week 13 schedule to set you up for Thanksgiving through Monday night.

(57:38) The NBA is off in the clouds just a month into their season. I have a thought on how the Spurs have played recently and how important will it be for them to clinch a playoff spot down the road. I’ll recap who’s done well and who’s been scuffling and the upcoming schedule over the next seven days.

(1:03:16) Alexander Ovechkin will be out of the lineup for 4-6 weeks with a fractured fibula that he sustained vs. Utah last week. How does this hamper him in his quest to top Wayne Gretzky for the all time goal scoring lead in NHL history? Sidney Crosby achieves another milestone by becoming the 21st player in history with 600 goals. And there’s a new coach in St. Louis. To a sports fans surprise, the replacement is one who was just released from his position last week, in a one Jim Montgomery of the Boston Bruins. The forthcoming week has a lot of great matchups that I’ll uncover for your edification.

(1:12:07) MLB’s hot stove has been rather chilly. There were a couple of transactions that hasn’t moved the needle (Reds-Royals trade and Yusei Kikuchi signs with LAA) as the Winter Meetings are two weeks away.

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Is it too early to serve up a holiday feast? The answer to that is yes,  precisely a week away from Thanksgiving, but it’s never too early to carve up and share what sports entrees I’ve got prepped and ready to go as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(6:43) It’s been a wild week on the New York football scene as there was a GM fired by the Jets and a surprise pick at QB by the Giants. I’ll dissect both scenarios as Joe Douglas was let go by Gang Green. Where do they stand now and moving forward? While Tommy DeVito has been thrusted the starter over QB2 Drew Lock, meaning the end of the Daniel Jones era for the G-Men. What does this mean for an organization that’s hit on hard times since winning a Super Bowl 13 years ago. I’ll peek at the Week 12 schedule which is underwhelming, to say the least. Will the Pittsburgh Steelers follow up their huge win over Baltimore with a stinker in Cleveland? The first time nominees for the Hall of Fame were announced as Eli Manning is the headliner. Is he a first ballot HOF’er?

(32:25) The latest college football playoff selections were released on Tuesday night. This week I have a different observation. Will the committee revamp the playoff system by not awarding the conference champions a bye and go back to not just seedings, but strength of schedule, conference, etc.

(41:33) The last undefeated team in the NBA finally suffered a loss as the Cleveland Cavaliers were defeated in Boston by the defending champions two nights ago. The big story of the past few days is Sixers center Joel Embiid was called out by his All-Star teammate, Tyrese Maxey, for all intents and purposes, not being the leader as the face of the franchise. Is he right? Was he wrong to say that? Can Embiid be the leader that the Sixers need? I’ll unpack that and everything else that’s going on in the Association.

(53:37) On the ice, Alexander Ovechkin continues his assault on the all time goal scoring record held by Wayne Gretzky, netting two goals in Utah. Now it has to be put on pause when he sustained a leg injury after colliding with a Utah player. How long will he be out of the lineup? The Boston Bruins fired their coach Jim Montgomery after a quarter of a season played. Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews has been out since Nov. 3 with an upper body injury. How much longer will he miss?

(1:01:38) With the MVP in the MLB announced tonight, I’ll recap who has won the offseason awards to date. More importantly, the buzz surrounding free agent Juan Soto is reaching a fevered pitch. I’ll share an interesting parallel with another top player in a different sport that was in the same position as Soto. I’ll also run through the first time nominees for the Hall of Fame, led by Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia. And another name change to a ballpark that we’ll have to get used to, this time in Houston.

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Is this just your average, run of the mill sports podcast? HA! I’m taking this ten notches above as I uncover ALL that’s happening, and then some, as the latest podcast is here! On deck:

(6:44) NFL Week 11 was intriguing with lots of questions to answer. Are the Bills the AFC’s best? What about the Steelers after their win vs. Baltimore? Can the Chargers build steam as they’re on a winning streak? How about the Lions? Are they the best team overall? Can the Eagles overtake them in the NFC? Will the 49ers not make the playoffs this year? And what I would do if I was the owner of the NY Jets? I will answer all of those questions and much more as it was a wild Sunday throughout the sport.

(37:11) BYU suffered a huge loss at home to Kansas and possibly have them on the outside looking in as far as the college football playoff. Oregon survived a scare at Wisconsin to keep their #1 ranking. Georgia responds with a big home win vs. Tennessee and propels them back into the playoff picture. I’ll have all of the latest as we’re a couple of weeks away from the conclusion of the regular season.

(44:32) Will anyone slow down or stop the Cleveland Cavaliers? It’s quite possible that we could see that happen tomorrow night in Boston as they are currently 15-0. I’ll get into the milestones of Chris Paul (12K career assists) and James Harden (second all time of three point shots made) and why I wasn’t in favor for what Harden said after his achievement? TNT’s Inside the NBA will go to ESPN/ABC after this year. Was that a shock? I’ll see what else is happening throughout the Association as they’re just about a month into the regular season.

(52:08) All is relatively quiet on the ice as the Winnipeg Jets have cooled off losing two in a row in Florida over the weekend. Alexander Ovechkin nets a hat trick vs. Vegas last night to get to less than 30 goals (29 to be exact) to surpassing Wayne Gretzky all time for goals scored in a career. Then you have Connor McDavid who became the fourth fastest player to reach 1,000 points in a career as he did so a few nights back.

(56:57) I’ll spend a brief moment talking about MLB handing out their awards this week and Tampa Bay confirming where the Rays are playing their homes games next year.

(1:00:11) Do I have to recap the boredom and absolutely flop of the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight on Friday night? Will Paul pivot to fight against boxers in the professional ranks? What about the undercard match between Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano?

(1:05:05) Jon Jones continues to add to his UFC legend defeating Stipe Miocic in the octagon on Saturday night. Who’s up next for him to battle? You may be surprised to hear who he has his sights set on.

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Ready, set, go as I’m flying out of the gate capturing all that’s happened and what to possibly expect throughout the sports universe as the latest podcast is here. On deck:

(6:36) I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the soldiers, servicemen and women in our country, fighting for our nation and protecting our freedom here on this Veteran’s Day.

(7:01) We’re now ten weeks into the NFL season, finally past the halfway mark. I’ll express the good, bad and ugly of what has transpired over the first two plus months of the year. Has it been a season to remember at this point? I’ll recap all of the action of the weekend, including a big Steelers win in Washington. The Lions getting out of Houston alive with a victory. And the Chiefs are still unbeaten.

(34:22) College football continues to surprise as there were more upsets on Saturday. Did Georgia take a severe hit to their playoff chances losing at Ole Miss? What about Miami upended at Georgia Tech? You know LSU is out after suffering a blowout defeat at home vs. Alabama. And BYU survives after a controversial call to stay unbeaten and in the mix to qualify for the 12 team playoff next month. How will the committee dissect this after Saturday’s games?

(46:13) Don’t look now, but the NBA In Season Tournament begins tomorrow! Will yours truly get wrapped up over the next month with the culmination in Las Vegas? What has gone on with the Milwaukee Bucks? The free fall continues, but this falls on one person as to why they’re a far cry from the championship level team of a few years ago. I’ll check on what else is going on in the Association before pivoting to…

(58:02)…the latest on the ice. The Winnipeg Jets have set an NHL record for the best start to a season ever. They’re on pace for 77 wins. Can they keep this up? Alex Ovechkin scored two more goals to leave him 32 away from surpassing The Great One all time in the history of the sport. I’ll peek on how other teams are faring after the first month of the season.

(1:03:40) The MLB hot stove has cooled off a bit. Although there is one glaring question surrounding the most coveted free agent, Juan Soto. Are there any other teams besides the Yankees & Mets that will entertain discussions with the slugging outfielder? Plus, a new manager surfaces in Miami and a familiar one comes back in The Bronx, but is a lame duck heading into 2025.

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The clocks have been turned back, the days are shorter and a new yet familiar sheriff is coming back to our nation. Should I even go there? NAHHHHH! I’m a stay right here as I dive into all that’s happening in sports as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(6:31) We’re at the halfway point of the NFL season. Are we? Kinda? Sorta? Some teams (WSH, DET, PIT & ARZ) acquired reinforcements for the second half and stretch run of the 18 week schedule. Will these deals put these teams over the top? There are a few games to zero in on this weekend, starting tonight in Baltimore where they’ll play Cincinnati. I’ll talk about the Chiefs perfect start and possible perfect season?

(21:29) College football’s selection committee released their first rankings as to who’s in contention as of today for the first 12 team college football playoff. I have a couple of issues with the list, which I’ll explain. Also, some big games will take place that’ll have an impact on the standings Saturday with Georgia visiting Ole Miss and Alabama going to LSU?

(31:38) Sixers center Joel Embiid was handed down a three game suspension due to assaulting a columnist. Was it warranted? Paul George gets booed upon his return to LA last night. Was that deserved? Golden State outlasts Boston in their building last night as Steph Curry almost had a triple double. Is there a disconnection in Denver between the head coach, front office and franchise player, Nikola Jokic?

(45:15) Is it time to start the Alexander Ovechkin goal scoring watch. He’s on a torrid stretch of six goals in five games as he’s 34 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record. Or is it too early to discuss? Plus, the league gets back their best player (Connor McDavid) earlier than expected from a lower body injury. Speaking of which, a big loss in Colorado as former Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar may miss time with an undisclosed injury as the NHL is just about a month into their season.

(53:17) The Hot Stove in MLB is a little warm here in the early part of the month. The Yankees stand pat on not extending an extra year to Gerrit Cole’s contract as he returns on the same deal he signed before 2020. But will they play hardball in negotiations with their right fielder Juan Soto? The Angels add a pitcher to their roster, but one that won’t resonate with their fans in Southern California.

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Your boy is playing injured as I’m battling a hoarse voice that came out of nowhere, but that won’t stop me from sharing my thoughts and opinions on ALL that’s taking place in sports. On deck:

(6:40) The LA Dodgers took care of business at home winning the first two games of the World Series. Now the scene shifts to New York for the next two (at least) maybe three games. Is this Fall Classic, for all intents and purposes, over? I’ll explain why that’s not the case and make a play for the Yankees to draw even in the Series for a pivotal Game 5 on Wednesday night? I’ll unpack the managing of Aaron Boone and Dave Roberts, how Aaron Judge is becoming playoff A-Rod prior to his 2009 run and how many people have watched and paid attention to the heavyweight matchup.

(29:04) We’re approaching the halfway point of the NFL season. Week 8 had some good (Jayden Daniels Hail Mary and success in DC), bad (the AFC East, and both Souths have been clinched?) and the ugly (the Jets have hit rock bottom) are the key highlights from Sunday’s action. I’ll also get on Ravens coach John Harbaugh, Tua’s return to Miami, another vicious play by the Saints defense, the Packers get out of Jacksonville alive, are the Bengals done and can the NFL upstage Election Day?

(51:14) College football in Week 9 was mostly quiet, although the big game was Texas A&M coming from behind after a big gamble changing quarterbacks. It catapulted them to a 38-23 win over LSU. Where do the Aggies stand in the college football playoff as the first announcement of the rankings will be tomorrow?

(56:12) The NBA is just about a week old with the Lakers back where they belong, 3-0 at the top of the West. Kevin Durant reaches a lofty milestone, with another one forthcoming. Steph Curry suffered an ankle sprain which could keep him out of the lineup for the foreseeable future.

(59:46) Break up the Jets! Not the football team. The hockey team as they are 8-0 to begin the season. How long will this streak last? Same could be said about the San Jose Sharks who haven’t won as of yet. Teams that have recovered from slow starts are the Avalanche, Predators and Hurricanes. The Rangers sign their 2020 #1 overall pick, Alexis Lafreniere to a seven year deal as he’s slowly becoming one of the top players in the league.

(1:03:48) There was a UFC fight on Saturday night where Ilia Topuria surprisingly KO’s Max Holloway in the third round, the first time that’s happened to Holloway. Could a rematch be in the works?

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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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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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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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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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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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Back on my mid-week podcast grind as I bring the pain on all that's going on throughout the sports landscape. On deck:

(2:35) NFL fans rejoice as Wild Card Weekend is upon us. I'll delve into every nook and cranny with what will take place as the playoffs get underway. I'll have all of the top storylines (i.e. rematches from the regular season, Brock Purdy, Dak Prescott/Cowboys, and much more) heading into this round, predictions as to who'll move onto the Divisional Round and why we may have to wait until Monday night to have an exciting game to watch from start to finish? I'll also get into the two coaches who were fired this week. Texans Lovie Smith and Cardinals Kliff Kingsbury have been shown the door. What can we possibly expect from both franchises as they head into the offseason with plenty on their collective plates?

(33:32) The Georgia Bulldogs showed why they're the best team in college football, drubbing TCU 65-7 in the National Championship Game. Sadly, former USC tailback & Heisman Trophy winner, Charles White, passed away at the age of 78.

(38:49) Kevin Durant will be on the shelf for a month when he suffered a knee injury in Miami on Sunday. How will the Nets fare without their MVP candidate? Donovan Mitchell made his first trip as a visitor to Utah, dropping 46 points in a loss. How was the reception from the home crowd upon his return? Speaking of which, Steph Curry is back in the lineup after a long absence due to a shoulder injury. Are the Warriors primed to make a run in the West? How about the Heat's perfection at the free throw line (40-40) vs. OKC as they eked out a win vs. the Thunder. I'll get a handle on all that's happening in the Association, especially some separation out West with the top eight seeds in the conference for the first time all year.

(45:28) The NHL is a week and change away from their All-Star Break. Not a lot to report as we're at the halfway point of the season.

(48:15) The Carlos Correa Soap Opera has FINALLY concluded. He re-signs with the Twins as we can put this saga to bed. Was this a good deal, considering he had THREE OTHER DEALS on the table, but settled for this one? And where do the Mets go to try to add and put them over the top? What in the world is going on with Red Sox INF Trevor Story? He'll need Tommy John surgery to repair his UCL in his throwing arm. Why did he wait too long to have this procedure now that he'll be out to the All-Star Break?

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It's a playoff/championship feel as the latest edition has arrived with plenty of pro and college football, sprinkled in with other sports to whet your appetite. On deck:

(2:58) There was a quite a bit of activity in the NFL over the past few days. For starters, I'll get into the progress of the health regarding Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, as things continue to look brighter as the days pass on. I'll discuss the league's plan of this postseason (i.e. not resuming the Bills-Bengals regular season game, an AFC Championship Game potentially being at a neutral site, not forgoing the bye week between the Conference Title Games and the Super Bowl, Media Day at the Super Bowl, the regular season being too long) as I get on my soapbox sharing my deepest thoughts on the above. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED! Of course, I'll cap off Week 18 with my winners (i.e. Jacksonville & Miami) and losers (i.e. Las Vegas & Green Bay) and some of the other matchups that had playoff implications (including my beloved Steelers who fell short). Plus, a couple of storylines of what to look forward to on Wild Card Weekend.

(41:21) A National Champion will be crowned in college football tonight as TCU tries to pull off another upset as they face the defending champs in Georgia. Do they have a shot? Are they able to compete straight up without getting the breaks they did in the previous game against Michigan? Will Georgia's close call vs. Ohio State be the catalyst for playing a lot crisper this time around? I'll predict what may take place as the college football season comes to a close.

(49:01) The Nets are holding their collective breaths as Kevin Durant went down with a knee injury that needs an MRI. How long will he be out? The Clippers and Suns have been skidding out West mired in big losing streaks as they're hovering around the play in bracket as far as seeding is concerned.

(52:55) The Capitals get back a couple of reinforcements from within as Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson are back in the lineup for the first time all year. Jack Eichel makes a return to the Golden Knights after missing some time with a lower body injury. The Hurricanes have been relegated to a slight breeze as they've now lost three in a row after an eleven game winning streak. And the Bruins remain on fire as they're on a historic pace of wins and points this season.

(55:54) As for the MLB, Trevor Bauer has been released by the Dodgers last week. Where does he end up? Will a GM take a flyer on the former Cy Young Award winner?

(59:08) The first Grand Slam of the tennis season begins next week at the Australian Open, but it'll be without one of its biggest players as Carlos Alcaraz has to withdraw with a leg injury. Also, not in your scorecard will be Naomi Osaka, Simona Halep and Venus Williams. As for Alcaraz, are his injuries something will have to keep an eye on as he becomes the next great champion in the sport?

(1:01:37) UFC president, Dana White, recently admitted and apologized for an incident in a Mexico club with his wife as they engaged in a physical altercation. He was contrite, exhibited ownership and accountability for his actions, which were indefensible. Is there a possible punishment for his in the near future?

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The holidays are behind us, but the New Year continues to deliver more action packed, fast paced sports talk like no other. On deck:

(4:12) College football hit a grand slam on Saturday (and is arguably the third most popular sport in the country). Even with the excitement and drama of the semifinal matchups, these games are WAY TOO LONG as I'll explain. TCU got the breaks they needed and their defense put up a big stop at the end as Michigan fails to get to the Championship Game for the second year in a row. Ohio State was valiant, but Georgia showed their resiliency and mettle as they rose to the occasion, coming from behind to beat the Buckeyes as their last second field goal attempt went wide left. I'll break it all down with a look ahead to some thoughts on next Monday's title game in Los Angeles.

(23:39) There were a couple of twists and turns in the NFL this week as seeding has changed in some spots. I'll discuss the winners (i.e. 49ers, Steelers) and losers (i.e. Panthers, Vikings), a huge Monday night game that could determine who could end up with the top seed in the conference. The possibilities of the Niners getting the #1 seed in the NFC. Also, what's happening at the bottom of the AFC/NFC playoff bracket as we're closing in on the final week of the season.

(50:23) LeBron James records 47 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists on his 38th birthday, no less! Why are some people still not putting respect on this man's name?

(52:18) Alexander Ovechkin continues to rack up goals (and hat tricks) as the Capitals...and Hurricanes stay hot in the NHL.

(54:04) Don't look now, but in six weeks, pitchers and catchers will report in Arizona and Florida for spring training in MLB.

(54:53) Another sports legend has passed as world renowned soccer player, Pele, passed away last week at the age of 82.

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Closing out the year in grand style as I deliver the final podcast of 2022. Make sure you get your sports fix right here as this is what's on deck:

(3:25) There were a lot of interesting developments over the past few days in the NFL leading up to the final Sunday of 2022. Carson Wentz has been inserted as the starter again in Washington with destiny in their hands for the postseason. Will he be able to push the Commanders into the NFC playoffs? Nathaniel Hackett was fired after the Christmas debacle in LA vs. the Rams. No surprise there as he was awful from day one. Derek Carr has been benched by Raiders coach, Josh McDaniels for the remainder of the season. Is this the end for the Vegas quarterback? JJ Watt will retire at season's end from the NFL. A future Hall of Famer? Yes. An automatic top defensive lineman of all time? Hmmm. I'll go through the intriguing matchup of the weekend (i.e. Miami-New England, Carolina-Tampa Bay, Minnesota-Green Bay, among a few others) and share some thoughts on what could take place as we're ten days away from the end of another NFL season. Dreadfully, I'll go through my over/under win totals for the year, which wasn't anything to write home about. In fact, one of my picks was an embarrassment!

(28:39) We finally get to the College Football Playoff, which will kick off on Saturday. Does TCU have a shot to upset Michigan? Is this Michigan's year, based on their semifinal loss last year? Can the Georgia machine be slowed down? What about Ohio State and their chances to dethrone the defending champions? I'll preview both games, what to possibly expect and predict who'll play for the National Championship Monday, January 9th?

(38:59) Don't look now, but the Brooklyn Nets are the hottest team in the NBA. Kevin Durant is playing at an MVP level. Kyrie Irving has been huge in some fourth quarters lately. They've been healthy recently. Is this the team that we've come to expect to being close to or at the top of the Association? There were a couple of big time blown leads over the past few nights. The Clippers came back and won, trailing by 14 with three minutes to go in Detroit. And the Mavericks had to overcome a nine point deficit with 33 seconds to go on the back of Luka Doncic's historic triple double (60 pts., 21 rebounds, 10 assists). Devin Booker is out of the lineup for at least four weeks with a groin strain as the Suns try to tread water without their All-Star guard.

(49:09) The Bruins continue their torrid play on the ice. They're on pace for 60 wins and 130 points as they disposed the Devils last night. But the Hurricanes are also hot, winners of nine straight. And the Capitals have also gotten in a little groove in the Metropolitan Division as they've been streaking on the road (six in a row) and have won 10 of 11 overall.

(52:16) What is the latest with Carlos Correa officially becoming a New York Met? I have some thoughts on when we can possibly get some closure on this. Plus a couple of signings (Nathan Eovaldi, Corey Kluber) and the Braves sign Sean Murphy which reinforces how Atlanta is building their team...the right way!

(56:34) I send a shout out to YOU! I thank you all for supporting and following me throughout the past year. It goes without saying, how important your participation is and will be moving forward. I greatly and sincerely appreciate it.

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I'll be making my sports list, checking it twice and try to find out who's naughty or nice as the latest podcast has plenty of early Christmas cheer and jeer. On deck:

(3:27) We're down to the final four weeks of the NFL season. I'll go in on the schedule for Week 15, starting off with Seattle hosting San Francisco in a big game for the Seahawks. Three games on Saturday, highlighted by Miami in Buffalo. Sunday's slate is ok, not spectacular as Dallas is in Jacksonville, Tennessee visits the Chargers and what's left of Tampa Bay hosts Cincinnati. There were a couple of transactions with teams on the verge of making deep playoff runs as I'll break down Cole Beasley back in Buffalo and T.Y. Hilton signing with Dallas.

(21:25) I'll spend a minute remembering Mississippi St. coach, Mike Leach as he passed away due to heart failure at the age of 61.

(22:49) The Celtics and Lakers renewed their rivalry for the first time this year, with a thrilling win in OT for the C's as I take a little trip down memory lane to a couple of other regular season classic games between the two teams. I'll get into what's happening throughout the Association, including Steph Curry's shoulder injury. And a possible changing of the guard at the top of the Western Conference?

(32:14) Capitals winger, Alexander Ovechkin reached a milestone only two other players have ever accomplished in the 100 plus year history of the NHL, as he had a hat trick to score 800 goals in his illustious career. Why he should be appreciated and celebrated for this achievement? Plus, all that's happening on the ice over the past few days.

(39:43) Carlos Correa signs the fourth largest contract in MLB history as he becomes a member of the San Francisco Giants. I'll tell you why he's not worth it? There was a shrewd trade made by the Braves bringing in Sean Murphy from Oakland. Why that could turn out to be another great move by a well run organization in Atlanta. Former Mets Chris Bassitt (inks a three year deal with Toronto) and Adam Ottavino (still a free agent) as we get deeper into the offseason.

(50:35) And then there are two. Argentina will play defending World Cup champion France for the 2022 World Cup Title. I'll recap the semifinal round, leading up to the finale come Sunday. What this match means for Argentina's Lionel Messi? I'll share who I'm rooting for and have my fingers crossed that the game DOES NOT come down to penalty kicks!

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With winter officially eight days away, the sports world perpetually keeps us warm and toasty as another podcast kicks off your week with plenty to delve into. On deck:

(2:57) NFL Week 14 didn't pack a lot of intrigue or suspense, but there has been some movement as teams try to make a run to the postseason, where others are flailing as they try to hang on for their dear lives. I'll go through my winners (i.e. Lions & Chargers) and losers (i.e. Raiders & Seahawks) I'll recap where we're at as we're approaching the final quarter of the season as certain teams in the AFC (Dolphins, Chargers, Jets, Patriots) and NFC (Giants, Commanders, Seahawks, even Lions) do their best to make a push to get to January playing in meaningful games.

(31:12) Army wins in the first ever OT game vs. rival Navy to where the Midshipmen fired their head coach. USC QB, Caleb Williams is your Heisman Trophy Winner. Now it's onto the Bowls, but I'll explain why I won't go full bore on the entire schedule and just focus on the College Football Playoff?

(33:22) The MLB Hot Stove has cooled off a little bit since the craziness at the Winter Meetings last week. But don't say that to Mets owner, Steve Cohen. He's continued to add to his already exorbitant payroll, re-signing OF Brandon Nimmo to an eight year, $162 million dollar contract. They've also agreed to sign the best Japanese pitcher out there in Kodai Senga to a five year, $75 million dollar deal. Is this what the Met fan (like myself) has been waiting for? Spending in free agency for a better shot at winning that elusive World Series? Or have they sold their souls to the devil that could end up a lot worse than the fan could ever expect?

(43:21) Is there a budding rivalry taking place in the NBA? The Suns and Pelicans played two back to back, hard fought competitive games that the Pels won. In the first game, it led to a fracas as Zion Williamson added a thunderous 360 slam dunk before the buzzer when the game was already over. There is one more matchup this season later in the month, so we shall see. The Warriors had their most complete game in an NBA Finals rematch against the Celtics. And sad news as longtime NBA player and coach, Paul Silas, passed away at the age of 73.

(47:45) As for what's happening on the ice, Kris Letang returns to the Penguins lineup, just twelve days after suffering his second stroke. The Pens are on a hot streak going 13-2-2 over the past 17 games. Alexander Ovechkin is now up to 797 goals, but the last four of them, have been empty netters. They do count, but some people feels they're cheapies. Are they right?

(50:22) Brittney Griner has finally made it to US soil late last week. It's been polarizing for a lot of citizens in this country regarding her exchange with the Merchant of Death, Viktor Bout and not have US Marine, Paul Whelan tag along with her. Will Griner be a catalyst, as she has stated, in doing her best to bring Whelan back home?

(54:31) We're now down to the Final Four in the World Cup as it's Morocco-France & Argentina-Croatia. Will the Cinderella Morocco team be able to get to a Final? Can France make it two in a row? And have a rematch against Croatia in the Final?

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