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The holiday season is upon us! As we gear up for another Christmas, you know I plan to share who’s been naughty and nice in the sports world as Episode #229 packs plenty of spirit, cheers and jeers. On deck:

(5:43) In the midst of COVID craziness that's sweeping the nation once again, the NFL continues to plug along as they set their sights on finishing the 2021 season. I list my winners (Colts, Dolphins) and losers (Cardinals, Buccaneers) of Week 15, as well as, the Titans early Christmas gift to the Steelers (and their playoff hopes still have a pulse) a jam at the top of the AFC North, discuss some critical Week 16 matchups and bring you up to speed on the latest playoff standings and scenarios in the AFC & NFC. I'll cap off the NFL segment writing the epitaph of Urban Meyer's coaching career in Jacksonville.

(47:42) The Brooklyn Nets made a surprise announcement last week as they've shifted gears and will bring back point guard, Kyrie Irving to the team. Will there be any consequences upon his return? Or any backlash down the road between he and the organization? I'll share my two cents on this. Also, replacement players in the league? You read right! Due to rising cases of COVID and depletion of rosters, the NBA is instituting this for the near future. Will the quality of play possibly suffer or be compromised because of it? We witnessed the big achievement of Stephen Curry becoming the all time three point shooter in regular season history. Was the celebration over the top or a bit too much? I'll go over the Christmas Day schedule which may not be as compelling due to COVID wreaking havoc throughout the league. Anthony Davis's recent injury and how that doesn't bode well for the Lakers long term (i.e. championship aspirations), the return of Klay Thompson and much more.

(1:07:11) COVID has ravaged the NHL as several teams schedules have been put to a halt until after the Christmas weekend. How will the league reschedule these games, especially with a Winter Olympics on the horizon in February? Is there a scenario where a bubble could be incorporated?

(1:13:22) The New York Mets finally get their man to manage the ballclub as Buck Showalter will lead the franchise for the next three years. Is he the final piece to their championship puzzle? And talks between the players and the union in the battle of coming to a new collective bargaining agreement?

(1:19:18) Jake Paul KO's Tyron Woodley in a boxing match on Saturday night. Is this something that is worth getting into?

(1:19:55) As always, in closing, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Doing my best to provide some light in a dark sports world that doesn’t seem as if it’s getting better, will be my goal in Episode 139! On deck:

(2:57) After police brutality was all the rage throughout the month, guess who made its return back into the news cycle? That’s right. COVID-19! I’ll dive in as to what the latest outbreaks throughout the country means as far as sports restarting (NBA, NHL) or trying to start (MLB) and the effects of it in the not too distant future (NFL). It’s a grim reality of an assessment that you won’t want to miss.

(22:29) An up to the minute analysis of the psychological tug of war between the players and owners of the MLB. We’re waiting word on the players vote on whether they’ll accept the latest (and final) proposal by the owners. Will they agree? Should they play? It’s getting late early as Yogi Berra used to say. You’ll definitely want to process and digest what I have to say about that.

(31:22) Brett Favre was asked about Colin Kaepernick and how he’s compared to the late football player, Pat Tillman AND if there’s a correlation between Kaepernick, Jackie Robinson and Muhammed Ali? You KNOW I went IN on this subject. Is Kaep a hero? Is he worth being mentioned in the same breath as the aforementioned icons of sports past? Another fiery take as I go full open field tackle on this subject. I’ll also touch on Jamal Adams of the New York Jets and his trade request out of Gotham. What should the Jets brass do? Listen in to find out for yourself.

(44:12) The Belmont Stakes kicked off the Triple Crown of Horse Racing for the year. When it’s all said and done, if Tiz The Law is victorious in the last two races as he was in the first, will it be legit?

(47:26) I’ll have a quick tennis update on the US Open still set for late August. Serena Williams will be there. What about Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal? What if they do not participate? I’ll share that…

(49:45) Plus, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Closing out the first quarter of 2020 delivering some realism and fast paced sports analysis on Episode 121. On deck:

(2:37) Will sports resume in the near future? By summer? In ANY part of 2020? I’ll delve into a possible grim reality on how the coronavirus has a stranglehold on the sports world and if there is any relief in sight? Will the fans rush back into the stadium? What happens if the virus isn’t 100% eradicated? Those are a couple of the questions I touch on as you won’t want to miss my thoughts on this.

(13:25) Should the NBA/NHL transition right into the postseason, if and when, both leagues resume? NHL’s Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby think so. While Conor McDavid says, play fair and finish out the regular season. You know I have a thing or two to say about what both leagues should do upon re-starting their seasons.

(18:02) The MLB campaign hasn’t begun, but there have been discussions on what to do about 2020. Should they extend the schedule deep into the fall? Should postseason games be played at neutral sites? What about the All-Star Game? Various queries and I have answers regarding the above and more.

(28:09) How COVID-19 continues to impact the players on the field, court, ice (statuses of Utah’s Donovan Mitchell and Boston’s Marcus Smart, two Colorado Avalanche players), broadcasters (ESPN’s Doris Burke) and even owners (NY Knicks James Dolan).

(31:30) Catching up on some fringe signings in the NFL as the free agency period starts to whittle down as we get set for the draft next month. What that may look like as you’re watching at home? YIKES! Get ready for that, NFL fans!

(35:36) Why you should acquaint yourself with YouTube (Duh!) to watch classic games, as I suggest a few hockey tough guys (you know that’s my thing) from yesteryear to keep you occupied and entertained while being self-quarantined.

(38:53) My Hero and Zero of the Week.

(40:51) Plus, a birthday wish that I ask of you, the listeners, as I celebrate another year in the life on March 31st.

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If it’s some serious sports analysis, opinions and entertainment that you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place. I’ll shed some light on the few things percolating in the world of sports as we do our best to get through this coronavirus pandemic on Episode 119. On deck:

(2:34) The NFL provided lots of light that the sports world needed with all leagues dark across the board. I’ll get into all of the key signings (Amari Cooper, Todd Gurley), new destinations (DeAndre Hopkins, Stefan Diggs, DeForest Buckner, Jason Witten, Nick Foles, et. al) including the Tom Brady saga and his next adventure in Tampa.

(33:04) LeBron James made a first and surprising visit to Instagram Live as he divulged an interesting tidbit regarding the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Boston Celtics. I’ll do a deep dive on that and is there trouble with the league regarding payment of players after April 1st?

(39:55) The NHL has been low key despite some news coming out of Ottawa in regards to players contracting the coronavirus.

(42:12) A couple of baseball notes regarding the health of two key players in the AL East (Chris Sale & Aaron Judge)

(44:18) I’ll also touch on college basketball players declaring for the draft. CBS turns back the clock over the weekend.

(47:45) More thoughts about dealing with coronavirus while you’re at home.

(51:13) Plus, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Can it be? A world without sports? Join me as I’ll uplift your spirits as we recap a wild week and what lies ahead on Episode #118. On deck:

(2:18) The coronavirus rocks the sports world as leagues, tournaments and seasons come to a screeching halt due to the worldwide pandemic of the aforementioned virus. I’ll chronologically go through all that took place, the watershed moment of the week in the NBA, the subsequent postponements, suspensions and cancellations across the board as we sort through the wreckage piece by piece.

(21:08) I’ll share a few tips on what I feel are the best tips to deal with being indoors, sequestered from the world to keep yourself upbeat and positive through this process.

(26:56) Some NBA news and notes regarding Mark Cuban, Giannis Antetekoumpo and Zion Williamson’s charitable efforts for the employees working in the arenas during this stoppage. The Yankees and Mets decide not to break camp and continue to build and bond team chemistry.

(32:05) The NFL will be front and center as the free agency period begins today. I’ll discuss the big contract that Ryan Tannehill received, Tom Brady’s impending destination and the Ravens steal of a trade getting DE Calais Campbell from Jacksonville. Also, Rick Pitino finds a home at Iona (New Rochelle, NY) Is this a huge risk considering his peccadillos off the court? And what lies ahead for the podcast if games/news are on an indefinite hiatus? I’m working feverishly in the lab to come up with some creative and thoughtful ideas to keep the podcast entertaining and informative for you, the fan.

Plus, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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