NFL Trades Propel Pretenders To Contenders? Issues With College Playoff Selections? Cavs 9-0! Disconnect In Denver? Early For Ovechkin Watch? Will Yanks Play Hardball With Soto?

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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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Lions Roaring As NFL’s Best? An NFC West Log Jam! Penn St. Comes Up Small AGAIN! Joel Embiid Fighting With The Media LITERALLY? No Cup Hangover For Florida! MLB Hot Stove Already Cooking?

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The page gets turned to not only November, but the fall & winter sports as they’ll get their full attention with a complete breakdown on all that’s taken place as the latest podcast is here. On deck:

(6:23) Now that baseball is in our rearview mirror, football will be front and center as the main topic of discussion over the next few months. First up, the NFL. The big question at the moment are the Lions the best team in the league? They beat the Packers at Lambeau Field in their first outdoor game this year. Who in the NFC is going to beat the Lions, especially come January when they may have the #1 seed in the conference? How about the NFC West? What a wild division this is turning out to be as all four teams are separated by one game, with the Arizona Cardinals in first place! I’ll go through a rough slate of games yesterday as we’re approaching the halfway (or past the halfway point) of the season. Don’t forget, tomorrow is the trade deadline at 4pm. Which players will be moved in the next 24 hours, with some requesting to go to Washington as reported?

(30:19) Penn State comes up small yet again against their conference rival Ohio State Buckeyes, losing 20-13 on Saturday. Are they to be trusted come playoff time? There were a couple of other key losses to teams that are ranked in the top 25 (Texas A&M, Iowa State) which could keep them out of the tournament come late December?

(38:42) Tension boiling in Philadelphia between Joel Embiid and a columnist? That’s what happened as the former MVP confronted Marcus Hayes, which ended up in a shoving match. This is based on what Hayes wrote about Embiid professionally and personally. Was Hayes wrong? Did Embiid take this too far? There’s a huge injury in the sport as Magic forward, Paolo Banchero will be out for at least six weeks until evaluated from a torn oblique. And is a 5 x 5 stat line (at least five in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) en vogue after Victor Wembanyama did so a few days ago against Utah. NOTE: Some late breaking news during the recording as the New Orleans Saints fired head coach, Dennis Allen to no surprise after losing to lowly Carolina yesterday.

(50:38) The Florida Panthers aren’t suffering from a Stanley Cup hangover as they swept the Dallas Stars in another international series (this time in Finland) leading the top of the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference overall. I have to throw my two cents in on my beloved Islanders who have lost a couple of key players to injury and are looking mediocre as they’ll end up being a fringe playoff team by the time we get to spring. And Alexander Ovechkin gets closer to tying Wayne Gretzky for the most goals scored in the history of the NHL.

(56:46) Baseball may be on our radar over the next couple of weeks as players have opted out of their current contracts. (i.e. Gerrit Cole, Blake Snell, Corbin Barnes, etc.) Where will they end up? Also, the Braves have been wheeling and dealing, not resting on their laurels as we’re just a few days removed from the World Series. Bob Costas steps down as an MLB play-by-play guy after criticism earlier in the postseason.

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Embiid's Return, Butler's Health, AD's Importance, Suns Done Leads NBA. Pesky Panthers, Upstart Kraken, More Leaf Pressure? Scherzer's Demise? Cashman's Plea To Fans. The Abolishment Of Horse Racing?

The sports month of May is off to a flying start. Here to keep you apprised on all of that and then some, you know that I've got you covered as your trusted favorite little podcast host. On deck:

(2:45) Unfortunately, I have a mea culpa before I kickoff the pod as there is some construction (or a woodpecker, I jest) that may be heard in the background for the first 10-15 minutes or so. If you're able to hear it, my sincerest apologies ahead of time.

(3:20) The NBA Playoffs are officially in the second round. Newly minted MVP of the regular season, Sixers center Joel Embiid, returned to the lineup in Game 2 against the Celtics. Was it a good thing? Or should he have waited until Game 3 in Philadelphia? The Heat and Knicks are tied at 1-1. The big question is the health status of guard Jimmy Butler. Will he be in the lineup in Game 3? Denver is out to a 2-0 lead on Phoenix as the next two games will be in the Valley? Are the Suns done? Or can they still rise and be heard from? Then you have the Lakers-Warriors, with LA up 1-0 at the moment. Is Anthony Davis the key to the Lakers success and not LeBron James?

(22:05) Things are heating up on the ice as the Stanley Cup Playoffs head into their second round as well. The Devils stepped up and disposed their bridge and tunnel rival Rangers on Monday. Could this be a long offseason for New York as so much was expected heading into this year? New Jersey got off to the same start they did against the Rangers, at Carolina in Game 1 last night. Vegas took a 1-0 series lead vs. Edmonton, despite sniper Leon Draisaitl scoring four goals vs. the Golden Knights. Those pesky Panthers did not let down after their overtime heroics in Boston as the won Game 1 north of the border in Toronto. Is the pressure mounting after just one game for the Maple Leafs, considering they finally got out of the first round since 2004? And the Kraken have continued their winning ways, winning in Dallas to get a leg up on that series.

(34:29) Should Met fans (including yours truly) be concerned that Max Scherzer's best pitching days are behind him? I have quite a bit to say here, so you won't want to miss this. Yankees GM Brian Cashman had a state of the union on his ballclub, reassuring the fan base not to count them out. Was this necessary? I'll get into the latest of what's taking place on the diamond as baseball is more than a month in.

(49:47) The first leg of Horse Racing's Triple Crown kicks off on Saturday as the Kentucky Derby is just about here. Unfortunately there's been some news recently about horses that have been euthanized over the past week over at Churchill Downs. Is it time to consider that this archaic sport needs to be abolished? Meanwhile, I will preview what I know about the 149th Running of the Roses. Will we see another long shot win such as Rich Strike did last year?

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NFL WK 13 Headlines: Pats 'Offensive', Ravens: NFL's Best? Cowboys By Default? Titan Uprising. Bama/Harbaugh Done? CFP Top Four. Kyrie Comments, Harden & Embiid. Earth To MLB Hot Stove!

Kicking off the next 100 podcasts with (Episode 101) sharing my thoughts on all that’s happening in sports. On tap are the following:

Will the Patriots offense get out of its season slumber? Are the Ravens the NFL’s best team? The Titans surprising run in the AFC. Will the Cowboys win the NFC ‘Least’ by default? The issue surrounding the Eagles? Steelers exact revenge against the Browns? Coach Kitchens long for the NFL after this year? The NFL’s biggest ‘decoy’ on offense? And a look at Week 13.

Auburn squeaks past Alabama. Crimson Tide playoff run is over. Saban’s legitimate gripe? Ohio St. prevails over Michigan AGAIN! Is this it for Jim Harbaugh? Who’ll crack the top four in the College Playoff if Georgia loses to LSU?

Kyrie’s social media comments about the reaction to the Celtic fans. James Harden’s 60 points in 31 minutes (we’ve seen this movie before) Joel Embiid’s 0 point effort in a loss at the place of emotional heartbreak (Toronto) in last seasons playoff.

Plus, a look throughout the NHL. Is anything percolating on the MLB Hot Stove? And my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Patriots 'D', Gase/Kitchens Dismissal? 49ers Last Undefeated & Other Week 9 NFL Storylines, Nats Seal Deal, Mets Brass Incompetence, Embiid's Immaturity & More

Ushering in November with some sizzling analysis (Episode 97) as I take you through the sports universe. Here’s what I got for you.

The disasters in New York (Jets) and Cleveland as both Adam Gase and Freddie Kitchens are feeling the heat in their first season as head coach. The Niners are the last undefeated team standing in the NFL. I’ll discuss how far they can take their streak, plus go around the league to chime about the Patriots first loss and other storylines throughout Week 9.

The Washington Nationals won their first World Series in historic fashion by winning all four games on the road. I’ll put a nice ribbon on their magic carpet ride, as well as, what the Astros did wrong, particularly in Game 7. I’ll also get into some of the top free agents on the market this off-season. And, of course, my insight on the new Met manager, Carlos Beltran, that you don’t want to miss.

I’ll share some thoughts on the NBA where there was a high scoring affair between the Rockets vs. Wizards, Stephen Curry’s broken hand and Joel Embiid is up to his stupid tactics yet again.

And don’t forget, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Kawhi, Steph and CJ's Playoff Heroics, Knicks Lottery Luck? Yanks Close In On AL East But Here Comes The Red Sox! PGA Preview, Hero/Zero of Week

A thrilling start to Episode 69 includes:

Kawhi Leonard’s historic buzzer beater eliminates Philadelphia. Joel Embiid’s emotional exit.

CJ McCollum upstages Damien Lillard in closing out Denver.

Stephen Curry turns back the clock to dispose of Houston, plus fallout from the Rockets latest playoff failure.

The Knicks are crossing their fingers in hopes of securing the #1 pick in the draft tomorrow night.

Coaching hires in LA (Lakers) and Cleveland. And LeBron James trade rumors???

Are the Boston Bruins Cup bound? Too much time off for Carolina? Is San Jose making their way back to the Cup?

The Yankees continue to win series, but a familiar foe is starting to creep back into the mix. Also, can the Mets take advantage of a weak schedule over the next two weeks?

Plus, a PGA preview, a Weak-Ness, I mean, Preakness update and the Hero & Zero of the Week.

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Celtics/Rockets Litmus Test, Nuggets Rebound, Sixers Enigma, Islanders RIP, What Are The Mets? Yanks Sailing, Derby Disaster, Canelo-Jacobs

I’m covering the whole sports gamut on Episode 68. On tap:

Season defining games for the Celtics and Rockets tonight. How both teams stave off 3-1 series deficits?

Nuggets resiliency. Sixers inefficiency/Earth to Ben Simmons & Joel Embiid. Kawhi uprising.

I’ll put an epitaph on the Islanders season. Who was the missing piece in their sweep to the Hurricanes?

The Mets are sliding and it could look like 2018 all over again. The Yankees keep rolling, their players are still flirting with the IL, but some are on the mend with a competitive week that lies ahead.

The controversy surrounding the Kentucky Derby.

Canelo Alvarez-Daniel Jacobs fight. Is boxing on the rise?

My Hero and Zero of the Week, with some post game thoughts on Bucks-Celtics GM 4.

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Nets On The Brink, Embiid's Clown Act, Celtics Sweep, NBA First Round Snooze. Islanders Waiting, NFL Draft Week, Yankees Surviving, Mets Stumbling

The best sports month of the year never disappoints as I’ll zip through the sports landscape in fast and furious fashion on this edition of The JAYREELZ Podcast. The Brooklyn Nets have hung tough but have fallen short against the heavily favored Philadelphia 76ers. I’ll revisit their last three games, do they have a shot at bringing this series back to Brooklyn? And I must get into the antics of a one, Joel Embiid, whose postgame comments and in game behavior is starting to wear on me. This is one segment you won’t want to miss out on as I believe this will catch up to him in the long run. I’ll take a look back on how the Celtics had a rough go of it for a four game sweep vs. the Indiana Pacers and breeze through the rest of the NBA playoff brackets as there’s very little drama surrounding the first round of the tournament. The Islanders have secured their first four game sweep of a playoff series since they’ve won the Stanley Cup back in 1983. Up next, is either Washington or Carolina as they Capitals are currently up 3-2 in their series. Will the long layoff help or hurt the Islanders in the second round? I’ll have that, plus a more drama filled postseason on the ice than the hardwood as we have two, and a potential three, Game 7’s on the horizon. The NFL Draft is days away. Both the Jets and Giants have prominent roles as they respectively have the 3rd and 6th picks overall. What will they do? What should they do? I’ll deliver my take on who they should draft as we inch closer to the first round on Thursday. I’ll also share a bit on the upcoming NFL schedules of the locals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cleveland Browns and their FOUR primetime games and much more. The Yankees have suffered another key injury, this time to their best player, Aaron Judge, but the beat goes on as they win five of their last six at home as they embark on a West Coast trip. Will they continue to tread water? Fall deeper in the AL East standings? As for the Mets, they limp home losing four of five and six of ten on their ten game road trip. What are biggest problem for the Amazins’ early season failures? You’ll be surprised at who are some of the culprits as to the Mets stumbling over the past week. Are there reinforcements coming? You’ll definitely want to listen to what I have to say regarding these issues, and a whole lot more on this weeks episode of The JAYREELZ Podcast. (Episode 66)

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