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One of the best sports months on the calendar has arrived and so is the latest podcast delivering all of what is, has and will take place throughout the landscape. On deck:

(6:40) October has us sports fans ready to witness the beginning of two new seasons (NHL & NBA), the height of two others (NFL & college football) and the conclusion of another (MLB) and that’s where I’ll begin. Leave it to the Mets to be the only team NOT to sweep the Wild Card round. I’ll recap the first two matchups vs. the Brewers and delve into tonight’s do or die game and who this’ll fall squarely on ESPECIALLY, if they lose (ahem, Pete Alonso). I’ll unpack the rest of the Wild Card Series which includes the red hot Detroit Tigers, the puzzling Houston Astros, the gritty Kansas City Royals, the disappointing Baltimore Orioles in the AL. The Padres look to be on a mission as they dispose the Atlanta Braves with ease. I’ll preview the Division Series in both leagues with the big picture question, which team is facing the most pressure? The Yankees, Dodgers or Phillies? There’s news regarding front office moves in STL & SF. Sending out prayers to former Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela as he needs to step away from the microphone to battle some health issues. And I’ll remember Pete Rose as he passed away on Monday at 83.

(55:43) Davante Adams wants out of Las Vegas. Where does he go? Is there a landing spot for him? What about Tyreek Hill? Does he want to go back to Kansas City? I’ll see what the Week 5 schedule in the NFL looks like as there are a few games to look forward to. Also, the four game suspension handed down to Bills LB Von Miller.

(1:08:33) College Football Week 6 is quite feeble, although you do have a National Championship rematch where #10 Michigan visits Washington on Saturday.

(1:10:14) I’ll look back at the life of Dikembe Mutombo who passed away on Monday at the age of 58. With training camps open, LeBron James had an interesting comment on the expectations of the Lakers heading into the season.

(1:16:13) The NHL will begin the 2024-25 season tomorrow, but in earnest starts on Tuesday. Commissioner Gary Bettman is already looking to open discussions on a new CBA that’s not set to expire until September of 2026! I’ll go over the over/under point totals of the year in light of an NHL preview next week.

(1:20:57) There’s a UFC light heavyweight fight Saturday night where Alex Pereira & Khalil Rountree will square off for the title in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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There may not be a lot of action in the sports universe, but whatever’s out there, you know I got you covered as I’ll get into all of the latest and greatest. On deck:

(2:47) As we get through this tedious sports month, MLB is always on its game as it carries us through August. What do you say about the Houston Astros? Winners of eight straight as the hottest team in the sport. Are they serious contenders in the American League? How about Yankees slugger Aaron Judge? He hit the 300th home run of his career last night. Has he wrapped up the AL MVP with six plus weeks to go? I’ll bring you up to date on some separation in both the AL/NL wild card races, what division races are still in tact and who’s running away to a pennant?

(34:01) With the second week of NFL preseason games on deck, there’s been some off field contract drama to unpack. Especially the Brandon Aiyuk saga in San Francisco. The front office said they want to keep the wideout, but also have a trade in place with the Pittsburgh Steelers? Do you want your player to stay? Why is there a trade package built as a backup? I have to add my two cents to this, as well as, the latest with Haason Reddick backing out of his word to report, where he’s holding out for a new contract from the New York Jets. Then Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb is also waiting to sign on the dotted line toward a new deal. When will all three sign and report as expected before the season commences three weeks from today? Also, Matthew Judon gets traded from New England to Atlanta for a third round pick. And Vikings rookie, JJ McCarthy is out for the 2024 having to repair a torn meniscus in his knee.

(43:57) The NBA will release the 2024-25 schedule today. What possessed them to leak the NBA Cup schedule, starting on November 12 with Klay Thompson first visit to Golden State as a member of the Dallas Mavericks? Could someone please explain why?

(48:15) UFC 305 will take place in Australia with a middleweight title at stake. I’ll discuss the main event between Dricus DuPlessis vs. Israel Adresanya, which should be a bitter battle come Saturday night in the US and Sunday afternoon down under.

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Smack dab in the middle of the summer season, the heat isn’t letting up any time soon. Same for yours truly as I’ll dole out praise and critiques on the latest and greatest in the sports world with the latest podcast. On deck:

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(5:08) What more can you say about the play of Carlos Alcaraz, winning his second straight Wimbledon and back to back Grand Slam Finals (he won the French Open last month) defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Has the torch been passed to the 21 year old? Who else can challenge him besides Djokovic moving forward. On the women’s side, #31 ranked Barbora Krejcikova surprisingly won her first Wimbledon defeating upstart Jasmin Paolini in a riveting match as the third Grand Slam of 2024 is complete.

(19:47) MLB has hit the All-Star Break. I’ll take a look at the big picture of the first half (HINT: AL has some intrigue, NL not so much. Unless you’re looking at the wild card which is bananas at the moment), discuss some of the big series and stories from the weekend. I can’t forget about the draft last night as they do their best to generate interest similar to the NFL and NBA Drafts. The Home Run Derby tonight (and Pete Alonso’s participation) and how the All-Star Game is a shell of its former self. And I’ll spend a minute on the state of Wander Franco’s status as who knows when we’ll ever see him grace a diamond considering the latest news regarding the embattled star player.

(47:21) Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has taken a pay cut to increase payroll flexibility for the team to procure or re-sign players in their quest to get to the NBA Finals. Was this a smart move for Brunson? Will the Knicks make a deal to bring in someone with championship experience to their roster before training camp? Also, the league has released the group series for the upcoming 2024 NBA Cup. Seriously? Does anyone really care?

(57:40) Some sad news as there were two deaths in the NFL over the past few days. Longtime defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, architect of the Tampa 2 defense of the late 90’s into the 2000’s, dies at the age of 84. And former Baltimore Raven, Jacoby Jones, who has the longest play in Super Bowl history (108 yard kickoff return) dies at the age of 40. I close out with a few choice words of enjoying life and living in the moment.

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As the Northeast and a lot of the nation was under some record heat as summer arrived on Thursday, there won’t be much cooling off, ESPECIALLY when it comes to yours truly. Doing what I love to deliver all of the latest and greatest in the world of sports. On deck:

(4:14) It all boils down to tonight. A Game 7 of epic proportions with history in the making. No matter how you slice it, the Edmonton Oilers-Florida Panthers could be a game to remember. I’ll break down all of the drama, intrigue and suspense leading into tonight’s matchup. What it will mean to the Oilers if they win or lose? And the same for the Panthers?

(27:28) MLB had a very interesting few days as it’ll be soon the only major sport standing until we get to September. Baseball did a great job covering the Tribute to the Negro Leagues game on Rickwood Field Thursday night in Birmingham, AL. The Yankees haven’t fared well against the better opposition in the league as they’ve lost four of their last five series. The Orioles, coming off of winning two out of three vs. the Yanks, get swept in Houston. The first time they’ve been swept in the regular season since 2022. Speaking of the Astros, they’re trying to get back in the thick of the AL West/playoff picture as they’ve won five in a row. Then you have Max Scherzer, returning to the Rangers starting rotation, putting up a solid five inning outing against the Royals as they try to make a run in light of their World Series championship last year. In the NL, the Phillies took two of three vs. Arizona as they met after their NLCS encounter a year ago. Break up the Mets? They’ve won 13 of 19, but will lose their closer Edwin Diaz to suspension because of sticky stuff. Seriously?

(47:42 ) The worst kept secret in the NBA was confirmed as JJ Redick is the next coach of the LA Lakers. With LeBron James’s influence and friendship with JJ, could this turn out to be disastrous? OKC made a shrewd trade by acquiring Alex Caruso from Chicago for Josh Giddey. Plus, the NBA Draft is forthcoming on Wednesday and Thursday this week, taking a page out of the NFL, spreading out the draft over a couple of days. Is this draft deep enough to warrant a two day affair?Please subscribe, leave a rating and post a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.

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No fooling around on this first day of April! I’m ready to fire on all cylinders as I’ve got plenty of sports talk to unpack as a new week, month and quarter begin. On deck:

(4:08) I offer an apology to you guys and gals for not publishing my Thursday podcast (after the MLB Preview) due to some unforeseen circumstances. Add in Easter and celebrating a birthday yesterday, it had yours truly running around, enjoying life as I haven’t posted any thoughts on what’s happening in sports on my YouTube channel, social media, etc. I appreciate your patience and understanding as I send a mea culpa to start.

(6:30) March Madness pivots to April as the Final Four in the Men’s tournament is set! You have a Cinderella in #11 seed, NC State. A #4 seed and first time ever visit to a semifinal in Alabama. Then the two #1 seeds in Purdue (first FF since 1980) and UCONN (defending champs) I’ll talk about their journey to this point, including some early headlines of these four teams representing out in Glendale where the Final Four will take place on Saturday night. On the women’s side, there’s lot of intrigue with a regional semifinal tonight where LSU will play Iowa to see who goes onto the Final Four. We know about these rivals dating back to last year’s tournament. NC State has advanced, just like their male counterparts. Can the Lady Huskies do the same with a win tonight vs. USC?

(28:24) The Association is down to the final couple of weeks of the season. It’s a Wild Wild West at the top and bottom of the conference. Lakers continue their winning ways on a current East coast trip, trying to stay ahead of the Warriors for the ninth seed. Golden State keeps winning, where the Rockets had their eleven game winning streak snapped as they’ve tried to keep pace with the Dubs for the final seed out West. Has luck run out for Houston? What about the race for the top seed between OKC, Denver and Minnesota? Who needs it the most? I’ll check on what’s happening out in the East, as it’s not as intriguing, unless you’re interested in the battle of the 3-8 seeds. More importantly, is any lead safe in the NBA? After watching the Celtics blew a 30 point lead to Atlanta last week. And the Bucks coughed up an 18 point fourth quarter lead against a LeBron James-less Lakers team. This could be something to pay attention to come playoff time, although it’s unlikely to happen.

(42:40) Just four days into the baseball season, I’m already living a dark, twisted nightmare. My beloved Mets are 0-3 and the Yankees are 4-0. I’ll explain further as to why this is the case. I’ll discuss some early suspension for two pitchers (Mets Yohan Ramirez and Blue Jays Genesis Cabrera), which teams had a good weekend and who didn’t?

(53:06) On the ice, we’re down to about seven or eight games left of this long season. Are the Rangers the best team in the NHL at the moment? Are they peaking at the right time? I’ll get into their chances of competing for a Cup and take a trip to see what teams are in good stead for making the playoffs, who’s on the cusp and who’s fallen off completely?

(1:02:52) Lastly, there are a few NFL news and notes to dive into. I like the new kickoff rule (adopted from the XFL) Reviewing intentional grounding, roughing the passer and hits out of bounds (Ok?) Moving the trade deadline up to Week 9 (Fine.) Some acquistions last week, highlighted by the Jets acquiring Eagles pass rusher, Haason Reddick (Alright!) Here’s comes the cold water. The Eagles opener in Sao Paolo, Brazil, the Friday game after the likely Chiefs raising the curtain on the season the day before, will be aired on Peacock. (What?!) And there will be two games on Christmas Day, but the holiday falls on a Wednesday! (SERIOUSLY!?) What’s next? A game every day on the NFL calendar?

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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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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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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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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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Closing out another month as I've got plenty to uncover as the sports world doesn't disappoint with October and the fourth quarter of 2023 on the horizon. On deck:

(2:46) The NBA sent shockwaves through the sports landscape yesterday as the Milwaukee Bucks acquired long time Blazers guard Damian Lillard in a three team deal including the Phoenix Suns. Is all the pressure going to be on Dame to deliver another title (and his first) to the Cream City? What about tampering as Heat guard Jimmy Butler brought up between the Bucks and Blazers prior to this trade?

(18:35) There's been a Seattle Mariners meltdown in the Pacific Northwest as the Houston Astros won two out of three this week, which has them 1.5 games ahead in the AL wild card race. Has this team run out of gas? How big is tonight's game vs. division leading Texas? The Cubs have also been on the collapse as they lost two excruciating games in Atlanta with the Marlins nipping at their heels. I also have to share some sad news as Orioles legend Brooks Robinson passed away on Tuesday at the age of 86.

(32:13) It's been quite a first few weeks for the New York Jets this season. Not only are the fans miffed and frustrated, it's most decorated player (Joe Namath) has come out to share his disgust about the QB Zach Wilson, the coach and front office. In comes, current injured QB Aaron Rodgers, as he tries to keep the team calm and not point fingers. Is it right for Rodgers to come to the rescue? Does he have an idea how the dumb luck of this franchise has been a major part as to why they haven't won in forever? Week 4 has one major five star game (Miami-Buffalo. Can we take the Dolphins seriously if they come up short?) and the rest are just mediocre, with the first London game (Atlanta-Jacksonville) on the schedule Sunday morning. And finally, I'm still alive in my knockout pool. I'll tell you my latest pick to see if I can extend it to Week 5.

(48:21) This week's college football schedule isn't anything like it was last week, but you have USC going to Colorado to see if they can rebound from a blowout loss at Oregon. This is a big matchup for Deion's Buffaloes. Can they respond with a better performance vs. the Trojans? I'll go through a couple of other matchups to check out (Notre Dame-Duke, Kansas-Texas, Georgia-Auburn) as Week 5 is just about here.

(53:14) Lastly, golf will have their last hurrah as the Ryder Cup arrives tomorrow in Rome, Italy. I'll preview what to possibly expect between both the USA team looking to snap a long losing streak in Europe, while Europe tries to get back in the win column after a loss on US soil two years ago.

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It's another sports podcast party as I close out the month of September with the first of two action packed shows that'll whet the casual and diehard sports fan alike. On deck:

(2:56) Are the Miami Dolphins a team that we need to take seriously? To the point that after three weeks, are they the NFL's best? I know it's way to early to dive into, but after their 70 point, 723 yards of explosive offense, we can argue that they are #1. I'll have my usual winners (i.e. Cardinals, Browns) and losers (i.e. Commanders, Vikings and Jaguars) and go through all of the games of Week 3 including the Packers comeback vs. New Orleans, another brutal Jet loss to the Patriots, among others.

(33:32) A very intriguing college football Saturday this past week as we saw Deion Sanders's Colorado Buffaloes not belong on the same field with the Oregon Ducks. I have a thing or two to say about Ducks coach Dan Lanning in regards to his postgame comments, but Deion's squad has another big matchup this week as USC comes into their building. Florida State hung on at Clemson to win a tough road game. Same for Ohio State as it came down to the wire at South Bend to defeat Notre Dame in the final seconds, 17-14. Alabama withstood a sluggish first half to beat Ole Miss at home. Utah won a defensive battle against UCLA in their building. Washington State outlasted Oregon State behind an enormous game from QB Cam Ward. And Penn State took care of Iowa at Happy Valley in a loaded schedule that saw a little shift in the top ten when it comes to the rankings as we head into October.

(45:46) What has happened to the Astros and Mariners down the stretch? Both teams got swept over the weekend, which'll lead into their epic showdown for the first of three games tonight in Seattle as they battle it out for the final wild card spot in the AL. It's tough to figure who'll come out on top based on their recent play. I'll also dissect the NL Wild Card as we're down to the final week of the MLB regular season. Oh! Who would've thought I'd utter this sentence before October? Another winter that I can sleep in peace. The New York Yankees have been eliminated from postseason contention. I'll actually have a vlog on this in the coming days, which you can watch (and subscribe) to my YouTube channel linked below.

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September is a-calling, but I'm not through with August just yet as I close out the month and this rough stretch of sports that we've experienced as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(2:46) Let's all rejoice as we have finally made it out of the Sports Dead Zone, Part 2. Things will pick up considerably from here until the end of 2023. First up is what's going on in baseball. Will the pennant races heat up in September? I think we can say that's the case in the AL West as the Mariners, Astros and Rangers (separated by one game) will be in a rock fight to see who'll come out on top as division winners come October 1st. I'll break down who may have a leg up with the schedule as we get to the homestretch of the season. Don't look now, but the Phillies are laying in the weeds as a dangerous team in the NL. We saw it last year as they went on to play in the World Series. Do they have another deep postseason run in them? And I have to throw in my two cents about the Mets. Why did they give Max Scherzer a video tribute is beyond me? Is this how the sports world works in this day and age? My displeasure will rock your earbuds, headphones or speakers so you won't want to miss that. I'll keep you up to date on the latest playoff chase and look ahead to some interesting series this holiday weekend.

(26:30) College football is back! The season begins in earnest over the next few days. The big question going into the new year, can Georgia three peat? I'll get into that and other top storylines (i.e. can Alabama get back to the college football playoff? Is there a Cinderella that can go to a final four?) with a rather predictable take on what to expect here in the college circuit over the next few months.

(40:51) The Colts were unable to trade star RB Jonathan Taylor over the past couple of weeks. He'll be inactive until Week 5. Could he be showcased for a trade before the deadline in late October/early November? Bengals QB Joe Burrow is back on the field practicing. Was he being held out to protect himself for a big payday?

(43:30) There have been some major upsets on the men's side at the US Open (#4 Holger Rune, #5 Casper Ruud and #7 Stefanos Tsitsipas) which will help towards another hotly anticipated matchup between Novak Djokovic-Carlos Alcaraz. A good story coming out of Flushing Meadow is what Caroline Wozniacki has done so far, moving onto the third round after an upset over #11 Petra Kvitova. Then there's Venus Williams. At 42 years of age and another first round exit, is it time for her to hang it up?

(49:57) Lastly, I'll share when training camps open up for the NHL & NBA as the fall and winter sports will start to creep into our consciousness before you know it.

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The first podcast of November delivers a lot of sports heat as I’ve got lots to get off my chest on this latest edition. On deck:

(3:40) The Houston Astros have finally reached the MLB mountaintop after losing in 2019 and last year as they capture their second title in six years. I'll recap the final four games of the series. Are they a modern baseball dynasty? As for the Phillies, there were two moves by the manager, Rob Thomson, that'll make you question well into the winter of what could've been if he didn't pull his starters in Games 4 & 6. Now that the World Series is complete, we can focus in on free agency. The Mets have re-signed closer Edwin Diaz to a record breaking contract. Was he worth the nine figure deal?

(28:19) If you've listened to me over the weeks, months and years, you know I call it like I see it. As we approach the midway point of the NFL season, I wasn't going to wait another week to make this official. The first nine weeks have been an ABOMINATION! I go into great detail as to why that's the case and how this has been a season to forget. I'll share my thoughts on some of the key trades made at the deadline last week, the sale of the Washington Commanders, and the untimely deaths of Hall of Fame punter, Ray Guy. As well as, one time Hog of the Redskins offensive line, Dave Butz.

(47:26) Georgia showed the nation who's the #1 team in college football. They suffocated the Tennessee Volunteers offense as they shut down their high octane offense on Saturday. There was also a huge loss by the Clemson Tigers as they get bounced by Notre Dame and Alabama loses their second game of the year, and in all likelihood, a shot at the college football playoff. I'll take a look at the college landscape as to who'll be in the running to play in the Final Four come New Year's Eve.

(54:08) The NBA has a full blown soap opera that's running 24/7 it seems. It's called the Brooklyn Nets. The past week exemplified how from one day to the next, they've become a daily TV drama. From the firing of coach Steve Nash, to the rumors of signing former assistant and Celtics coach, Ime Udoka, the controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving posting on social media about a film with anti-semetic themes which led to a five game suspension, have made this franchise a three ring circus yet again. I'll talk about how well the Cavaliers have played after losing the first game and are on an eight game winning streak.

(1:04:56) The Bruins averted a public relations disaster as they signed, then released 2020 prospect Mitchell Miller, who was convicted of bullying and racially abusing a kid many years ago. Was this justified? The Penguins have hit the skids as they're mired in a seven game losing streak. Does Sidney Crosby and company still have what it takes to be an elite team? And congratulations on another goal scoring milestone to Alexander Ovechkin becoming the all time leader in goals scored for one franchise at 787.

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There will be plenty of tricks, treats with a few goblins and ghosts sprinkled in as your little sports podcast host has lots to share on this creepy, spooky Halloween episode. On deck:

(3:05) The World Series is two games in and both the Phillies-Astros are tied at one apiece. Now the scene shifts to Philadelphia for the next three. What could we possibly expect? Can the Phillies continue their winning ways at home, where they haven't lost in the postseason? Could Justin Verlander be in a situation where he needs to take his team home to take a series lead or survive to see another day? Lots of fascinating and compelling storylines as Game 3 and the series picks up tonight.

(17:58) Who would've thought that in Week 8 of the NFL season the NFC would NOT have the Rams, Buccaneers and Packers at the top of the conference, let alone their respective divisions? I'll share my winners (49ers & Seahawks) and losers (Panthers & Jets) and throw some cold water on chasing points on senseless two-point conversions (i.e. Bears vs. Cowboys), the Vikings and Eagles as they've only lost one game between them this year. Don't worry, I'll fully explain why I feel a certain way about the two front runners in the NFC.

(48:51) College football was very low key this past Saturday. Ohio State took care of business against Penn State to stay at #2 in the country, but they do have some company as Tennessee is tied with the Buckeyes for the second best team in the nation. Tennessee goes to Georgia on Saturday in a Clash of the Titans in the sport. I'll get into some bad losses by Oklahoma State and Wake Forest, two teams at the bottom of the top 10 who were ambushed by Kansas State and Louisville, respectively.

(52:49) The Association ends the month with the Lakers finally getting a win, a losing streak and more issues with Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn, but the bigger story is the Milwaukee Bucks. They are the last undefeated team in the league. Are they also the best at this juncture of the early part of the season? I'll take a look at what else is going on throughout the NBA as we're almost three weeks in.

(59:06) On the ice, the Boston Bruins have been the league's best almost a month into the campaign. (Although the Golden Knights are right there with them at this point.) I'll skate through what's going on in the NHL, including the Arizona Coyotes are now playing their home games where? A college university? And what is it called?

(1:05:08) Jake Paul was victorious in an eight round bout over MMA legend, Anderson Silva on Saturday night. Should we take him seriously as a fighter who has ability, but hasn't faced an opponent in his weight class or ilk on a professional level?

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I’m in a championship mood as the sun is starting to set on the month of October, but your little sports podcast host continues to rise as to what the sports world has to offer. On deck:

(3:05) The World Series stage is set as the Phillies will invade Houston on Friday and Saturday night to play Games 1 & 2. I'll have all of the juicy storylines, the road for the AL & NL Champions to this point and predict who'll win the Fall Classic? There's also been some news regarding impending free agent, Aaron Judge, as rumors of the Dodgers being a participant in the sweepstakes of the Yankee slugger. Was this too soon? Speaking of the Yankees, it's been reported that manager, Aaron Boone will return for his sixth season in pinstripes. Is Brian Cashman not to far behind in joining him as his contract is up? And why did the Yankees use the 2004 Red Sox for motivation as they were down 0-3 vs. the Astros in the ALCS?

(30:44) NFL Week 8 is another snoozefest of a schedule, although the Thursday night matchup (Ravens at Buccaneers) is intriguing. If things broke right, you can have all four teams in the NFC South tied for first place with 3-5 records! I'll touch on some of the big stories that took place this week (Colts Matt Ryan benched for Sam Ehlinger, Matt Jones starting for the Patriots and the Jets trading for RB James Robinson) as we get through a bore of a slate and into November.

(39:30) College football's schedule is just about the same, although you do have #2 Ohio State visiting 13th ranked Penn St. Do the Nittany Lions have a shot to upset the Buckeyes and throw a wrinkle into the playoff discussion?

(42:15) Nine days into the NBA season has (who else?) the Lakers and Nets being the talk of the league. Is there concern over the Lakers 0-4 start? What about the Nets beginning their season at 1-3? Kyrie Irving is telling Ben Simmons to shoot! Do we have to keep our eye on that development? I'll take a look at the landscape throughout the Association as to what's the latest and greatest.

(52:13) Golden Knights Phil Kessel is your new NHL ironman as he eclipsed the record just recently held by longtime defenseman, Keith Yandle. Is this a record that should be cherished? I'll also get into what else is happening on the ice as the season is barely three weeks old.

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The little engine that could keeps on steaming down the track as your little podcast host continues to pump out the passion, fire, energy and fury on all that's happening in the sports world. On deck:

(3:28) We're into the Championship Series in the MLB where the Astros drew first blood in Game 1 against the Yankees. How imperative is it for the Bombers to win Game 2 if they have any chance to punch their ticket to the World Series? Also, the Padres get even as the scene shifts to Philadelphia over the weekend where the series is tied at 1-1. I'll look into my crystal ball to see what could possibly happen over the next three days as we await to see who'll come out of each league and represent in the Fall Classic?

(20:57) NFL Week 7 is looking pretty light, as evidenced by three of the top teams in the league to date (Buffalo, Minnesota and Philadelphia) all on byes this week. I'll take a look at what's on the football table to see if there is anything appetizing in prime time, at 1:00pm or 4:25pm as we inch closer to the halfway point of the season.

(26:17) The same can be said for Week 8 in college football as there isn't much to write home about (does Syracuse-Clemson tickle your fancy?) I'll go over what may be worth watching and what isn't?

(29:17) The NBA fan can rejoice as the season is underway. I'll get into a couple of storylines of the first two nights (LeBron lashing out some truths at his teammates in a loss against Golden State, Zion & the Pelicans handle the Nets, Phoenix exacting some revenge against Dallas) and how the Celtics interim coach, Joe Mazzulla will navigate a team that went to the Finals last year, how he'll fare this year and when the true test will be for the first time head coach?

(40:21) I can't forget the hockey fan as the NHL is now nine days into their campaign. I'll take a trip around the ice to see what has transpired over the first three or four games and a surprise last place team that no one was coming.

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Another sports season ends, but the sports world still has quite a bit to discuss as I'll get into the latest and greatest of what's happening. On deck:

(4:04) The Sports Dead Zone Pt. 2 is upon us. Now that the fall and winter sports have concluded, I'll zero in on what the next couple of months will look like in the sports landscape as we get you through the summer to the football season in early September.

(7:14) The Colorado Avalanche has exorcised some playoff demons by winning the Stanley Cup Finals dethroning the two time defending champion, Tampa Bay Lightning. With their core of Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog and Cale Makar, do the Avalanche have what it takes to build a championship dynasty over the next few years? What about the Lightning? Can they get back to the Cup at this time next year? I'll answer those questions and give a review on the Stanley Cup Playoffs on a whole as we say goodbye to hockey until the fall.

(21:35) The NBA Draft wasn't much to write home about. Although I like what both Orlando did (selecting Paolo Banchero and what direction they're heading with a group of good young players) and Detroit (picking Jaden Ivey and trading for Jalen Duren in the first round). My biggest concern, or in this case GRIPE, is what the Knicks aren't doing and it falls at the feet of their front office! This is a commentary that you won't want to miss as I dissect the silence and ineptitude of team president, Leon Rose and VP, William Wesley.

(39:16) The Houston Astros have an interesting stretch to where they're playing both the Mets and Yankees over the course of ten days. After six games, with three more to go this week, how did they stock up to the best in both the National and American League? I'll get into the heroics of Aaron Judge this season and what his potential free agent contract could look like for the Yankees? The return of Freddie Freeman to Atlanta, the injury suffered by Bryce Harper who is out indefinitely with a broken thumb. The Guardians lose grip of the AL Central. The Red Sox rise in the AL and much more as baseball will be front and center as we get deeper into the summer.

(51:40) Wimbledon kicks off the third Grand Slam of the calender this year today. I'll preview both the men's and women's side. Will we see another Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal matchup for the title? What can we expect from Serena Williams as we'll see her on the court at a major tournament for the first time in quite a while?

(56:03) NFL Training Camps are less than a month away. Is yours truly ready for some football? I'll get into that and another Manning (i.e. Peyton & Eli's nephew, Arch) makes his announcement as to what university he'll suit up for in the fall of 2023.

(59:47) My Hero and Zero of the Week is on hiatus. I'll explain.

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Another sport has crowned a champion, so the fall sports are now front and center. I've got all that's shaking throughout the entire landscape as Episode #223 is chock full of opinions, analysis and critiques ready for your listening pleasure. On deck:

(6:07) With baseball out of our consciousness, all of early part of the NBA, NHL seasons, the teeth of the college football schedule about to be played, it's going to be all about The Shield (a.k.a. The NFL) They went through a week that they'd like to forget as the league had to endure one its players involved in a fatal car accident (i.e. Henry Ruggs) a positive COVID test and spoken untruth from arguably its best player (i.e. Aaron Rodgers) and drama surrounding its talented, yet mercurial wide receiver (i.e. Odell Beckham, Jr.) as he gets his release from the Cleveland Browns. Of course, I'll discuss my winners (Denver & Cleveland) and losers (Buffalo, LA Rams, New Orleans) of Week 9 and how this season has been underwhelming to date.

(40:22) The craziness of college football has come to roost yet again as Michigan State falls by the wayside and are on the outside looking in for the playoffs come New Year's Eve. I'll detail the week that was in the sport, including an early look as to who I see making it to the college football playoff late next month.

(50:56) I'll recap a World Series championship win by the Atlanta Braves, as unexpected of a Series run that we've seen. Now, we must fasten our seatbelts for what looks like a long, cold, hard winter of negotiations as the owners and players will have to come up with a new CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) which will most likely be a fight to the bitter end. Will there be a new agreement in time for the 2022 season? Will it be delayed? Postponed?

(56:17) The NBA is going to have to deal with another scenario regarding an owner with alleged racist and misogynistic comments as Robert Sarver of the Suns has been reported in the past week by ESPN. Even with the investigation ongoing, what should the NBA do? Is Sarver on his way out? I'll also take a trip around the Association to see what's the latest, including normalcy is back in the Eastern Conference, Joel Embiid will have to sit out due to a positive COVID test and is this the beginning of the end of LeBron James's indestructibility.

(1:03:52) The ongoing saga in Buffalo with center Jack Eichel has come to an end. He gets dealt to the Vegas Golden Knights for players and draft picks. Who got the better of the deal? Plus, Sidney Crosby's return to the ice from a wrist injury was brief (i.e. COVID) and the rest of what's happening on the ice as we're closing in on the first complete month of the NHL season.

(1:13:27) Canelo Alvarez has unified all four titles in the super middleweight division. With his record (57-1-2, 39 KO's) is he considered an all time great fighter in the history of boxing?

(1:20:05) In MMA, Kamaru Usman defeats longtime rival Colby Covington in a close decision on Saturday night as they've competed in ten fights! Is this one time (or five times) too many? Has this matchup become tiresome?

(1:22:50) Of course, I wrap up with my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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A new day, new week and new month as November ushers into our consciousness so even with the leaves changing and the temperature dropping, the sports world continues to stay hot as I'll have plenty to say about it as Episode #222 is ready for your listening pleasure. On deck:

(6:53) The World Series has now made its turn past the weekend and into a Game 6 in Houston. I'll recap all that took place to this point as the Astros stave off elimination. Can the Astros extend this series? Will the Braves win Game 6? Or 7? What is a potential key factor the Astros as they do their best to push this series to a decisive winner take all, Game 7? I'll get into the length of these World Series games. What can they do to fix it? And can any of these hitters take a strike especially in the later innings? I'll also talk about the Padres hire of former A's manager, Bob Melvin. And the Mets continued, but failing pursuit for a VP of baseball operations and skipper to lead this franchise next year.

(33:56) NFL Week 8 had some intriguing outcomes as we inch closer to the midway point of the season. I'll share my winners (GB, NO) and losers (CIN, CLE) of the week. It's time for Odell Beckham Jr. to be dealt from Cleveland and other notes as I look back on the schedule this past Sunday.

(52:47) The Big Ten schedule has begun their Battle Royale slate as Michigan loses a brutal game to their in-state rivals, Michigan State. Iowa couldn't muster up any offense vs. Wisconsin and Penn State's comeback fell short vs. Ohio State as those games were the highlight in college football this past week. Does Michigan still have a shot at college football's Final Four? What about Michigan State?

(1:01:28) Who would've thought that the top of the Eastern Conference after two weeks would have the Knicks, Wizards, Bulls and Hornets as teams above the Sixers, Bucks, Nets and Celtics in the standing? Are these teams for real? Can they sustain this early season success?

(1:06:35) The Chicago Blackhawks have gone through the ringer and the season is only three weeks old. They've had several players come down with COVID, have not been able to win a game to date, but its the fallout from the sexual assault allegations regarding a former assistant coach towards a player, Kyle Beach, more than a decade ago that has rocked the organization and the league. In the process, the former coach, Joel Quenneville, who was in Florida coaching the Panthers, has resigned. I'll discuss the after effects of this sad and sordid story and take a look around the ice for the latest and greatest in the NHL.

(1:17:03) In closing, I have my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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I’ve got a lot cooking on the sports stove! I’ll serve a smorgasbord of the latest and greatest as Episode 114 will fill your plate and then some. On deck:

(1:58) The Houston Astros good, bad and ugly from their ‘mea culpa’ press conference on Thursday. I’ll explain the aforementioned three things and did it erase some of the stigma from their 2017 championship season? Why this could be a plus for baseball? And why this isn’t going away any time soon?

(34:20) The NBA All-Star Break has come and gone. I’ll add my two cents on the aftermath of the dunk contest, the big whoop about the All-Star Game itself and set my sights on a thrilling second half as teams will jockey for playoff positioning and who may surprise and disappoint over the final two months of the season.

(42:55) The NHL had a rollercoaster week. From the Capitals RW Alexander Ovechkin trying to reach the 700 goal mark, to the scare out in Anaheim with Blues D, Jay Bouwmeester’s health and the disaster out in Colorado with the Stadium Series set up between the Kings and Avalanche. With the trade deadline a week away, I’ll bring you up to date on the latest with rumors and the playoff chase in both conferences.

(57:41) Browns DE, Myles Garrett has been reinstated to play at the start of next season in the NFL. Why that was a mistake? AND what did he say just seconds after reinstatement? You won’t want to miss that!

Plus, the latest in college basketball (54:57), the XFL (56:29) and my Hero and Zero of the Week (1:04:38).

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