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NBA Drama With Luka’s Emotional Night, Nuggets Pull Plug On Coach/GM & Wild Finish Out West! Florida’s Grit Wins National Title. NHL’s Final Week? MLB Streaks Snapped. Rory’s Quest At The Masters

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Time to kick it in high gear as I have plenty of sports talk to unpack over the next hour as the latest podcast is here. On deck:

(6:27) Luka’s emotional return and ‘closure’ in Dallas. Dissension in Denver as coach & GM are fired. How the West will unfold over the next three days? Celtics City: Episode 6.

(31:29) Florida’s guts, guile and grittiness wins National Championship, while Houston swallows another bitter loss.

(38:07) Toronto Maple Leafs in good shape to win Atlantic Division. Vancouver’s historic comeback and not much else in the NHL with a week to go.

(44:40) A couple of losing streaks (Yankees, Dodgers) and winning streak (Mets) snapped. Plus, a tragedy regarding two former MLB players in the Dominican Republic.

(50:42) Rory McIlroy’s quest to win a major (especially The Masters) as the spotlight is on him this weekend as I’ll preview the first golf major of the year.

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The Battle For NBA MVP. Concerns About Lakers/LeBron's Health. Auburn Skidding Into Tournament? Monster NHL Deadline Deals. Massive NFL Mega Deals. MLB Injuries & Vladdy's $600M Offer & MORE!

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After a super busy weekend in sports, I have my tail between my legs as I’ve got plenty to be sorry for. Don’t worry, I’ll explain it all over the next hour plus as the latest podcast is here! On deck:

(6:42) I open up the podcast with several apologies for my performance on the most recent episode. (I’ll get into it throughout the course of this pod.) There was an NBA MVP battle between SGA & Nikola Jokic. Does Jokic deserve the award, even after losing to SGA yesterday? Who is the front runner at the moment. Also, the comparisons of this race to the NFL with Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. Is there any concern for LeBron James and the Lakers as he suffered a groin injury late in their loss to the Celtics on Saturday night? He’ll be out a week or two for rest and recovery. I’ll also talk about the Knicks Jalen Brunson, the signing of PJ Tucker, comments from former owner of the Mavericks Mark Cuban about the Luka Doncic deal, a mention of the MAX docu-series on the Celtics and Stephen A. Smith being confronted by LeBron James about his critique of his son. The final topic being a lightning rod, even for someone like myself, where having a platform like this comes a responsibility to uphold. You won’t want to miss those comments, plus all that’s happening in the Association.

(36:49) Has Auburn jeopardized their top seed in the country after losing to Alabama at home 93-91? Could this be a stretch where they could falter entering into the Tournament?

(41:42) The NHL experienced a wild trade deadline on Friday where players were being shipped left and right, most notably, the Bruins fire sale sending Brad Marchand to Florida. And Mikko Rantanen was sent packing again to Dallas for a boatload of picks. I’ll break down all of the major trades, including the Islanders Brock Nelson as teams jockey for playoff positioning down the stretch. Alex Ovechkin in now single digits (nine away) from surpassing Wayne Gretzky. Will the pressure consume him? Or will it be business as usual for the Capitals great? I’ll peek as to what’s going on in the sport with the latest postseason races in each conference.

(57:02) There were some record setting signings and a huge trade and signing by my beloved football team. The Steelers acquired DK Metcalf from the Seahawks for a 2nd round pick, but then paid the talented wideout a five year, $150M dollar deal in the process. The bigger question is, who’s the quarterback? Not Aaron Rodgers has been now rumored. I’ll share who I want as QB as the Steelers go all in on procuring a WR. I’ll dissect the deals inked by Josh Allen, Myles Garrett, Davante Adams (the first two were records in the league) as you’ll get a complete assessment of that and look ahead to free agency, which begins on Wednesday.

(1:06:51) Baseball is technically eight days away (in Tokyo with the Dodgers vs. Cubs) but we’re two and a half weeks away from the season beginning. There have been plenty of injuries that have taken place throughout MLB. The Yankees are holding their collective breaths for the second spring in a row surrounding Gerrit Cole. Is Tommy John likely after he left a start with elbow discomfort? The Orioles have to hold out their young starter, Grayson Rodriguez with the same issue. The Mets have to put catcher Francisco Alvarez on the shelf for 6-8 weeks with a broken hamate bone. Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s final offer to the Blue Jays was below $600 million dollars. How many years was he looking for? Is that too much? And the Athletics keep spending to have their nucleus in tact, extending OF Lawrence Butler to a six year deal.

(1:12:45) Alex Pereira loses his fifth defense of his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev by unanimous decision on Saturday night. Is a rematch in order?

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From Ownership To Fans: The Mavericks Five Week Plight! Will Suns Rise To Playoffs? Will Auburn Loss Hurt #1 Seed? NHL Trade Deadline Hears Crickets? No Jose’s For Mets In ’25! NFL’s ‘New Season’?

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Is the sports dead zone, part 1 coming to a close? Perhaps not just yet, but you wouldn’t know by what has taken place over the past few days. I appreciate you stopping by to digest it all as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(6:38) Have you ever seen the plight of an organization fizzle out faster than the Dallas Mavericks? There’s so much to unpack from the owner, the GM, the coach, the team and most importantly, the fans. I’ll have a full assessment of what has taken place and what may lie ahead for the franchise. What does this mean for the Phoenix Suns? They’re currently a couple of games behind Dallas for the 10th spot in the West. Will the recent spat between Kevin Durant & Coach Mike Budenholzer propel them to turn their season around? As for the rest of the Association, SGA scores 51 to add to his MVP case. James Harden scores 50 at the age of 35. Two Celtics score 40 in the same game. It’s the first time that’s happened in Celtic history. Giannis reaches 20K points in his career. And LeBron James has scored 50K combined (regular season & postseason). Is that a significant record? I’ll peep the latest of both conferences when it comes to playoff positioning.

(38:37) College basketball will conclude its regular season on Sunday. Top ranked team in the nation Auburn loses to Texas A&M. Does that mean they’ll lose the #1 seed? Tennessee goes down to Ole Miss as the SEC continue to cannibalize one another. Will St. John’s get to a regional one seed? So much to still unfold as the tournament is two weeks from today.

(42:23) The NHL trade deadline is tomorrow at 3pm. There hasn’t been much activity when it comes to transactions. I have one team that NEEDS to make a move if they want to make a run in the playoffs. Alex Ovechkin is now ten goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals in league history. I’ll see where we’re at when it comes the latest in the playoff picture as things heat up on the ice.

(54:25) MLB fans! Three weeks from today, another season arrives. Two significant players on last year’s Mets team have signed with other clubs. (Jose Iglesias to SD & Jose Quintana to MIL) Could either one, or both, have made their way back to Queens? And Jose Altuve is going to play left field for the Astros? How will that go?

(59:41) A new NFL season is on the horizon. That’s right. Not as far as games being played, but open for business for transactions to take place. There have been players released (Darius Slay, Davante Adams, to name a couple) players asking to be traded (DK Metcalf) players signing with their teams (Saquon Barkley, Maxx Crosby, et. al.) And All-Pro guard Joe Thuney was traded to the Bears. Why was it smart for the Chiefs to trade an offensive lineman after watching Patrick Mahomes run for his life in Super Bowl LIV last month.

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Is It Over For Luka After Facing Former Team? Suns Set In West? Florida Valiant Comeback Falls Short vs GA. No Cup Rematch On TV? Dodgers Deferred Money: How Much & How Long? Bye To The Tush Push?

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On the penultimate day of February with a new month and another year for the podcast on the horizon, you know I’m pumped up to deliver another fun filled hour of sports talk as the latest edition has arrived. On deck:

(6:18) A reminder for all as I’ll detail the 7th Anniversary Livestream that’ll take place on Saturday, March 1st, so you won’t want to miss this.

(7:44) Luka Doncic played against his former teammates for the first time in a win in LA over the Mavericks Tuesday night. He’s glad that it’s over, but is it really? I’ll go in on the Phoenix Suns as they are by far the biggest disappointment in the NBA this year. Should the organization blow things up at seasons’ end? There’s a heavyweight matchup tomorrow night in Boston as the Cavaliers will the face the Celtics. What will this mean in the grand scheme of things if the Celtics win? I’ll check on what else is going on throughout the Association (and props to Diana Taurasi, who’s retiring after a 20 year career in the WNBA) as we’re down to the final third of the season.

(25:26) As for what’s going on in college basketball, you had #4 ranked Florida upset by Georgia after coming back from a 26 point deficit. Is this a bad loss for the Gators? And Kansas has fallen out of the Top 25, which is a surprise, considering they were the preseason favorite #1 team in the nation.

(31:01) On the ice, Alex Ovechkin continues his assault on Wayne Gretzky’s goal scoring record as he’s 12 away from breaking it. The Rangers suffer a key loss on defense. How much will that hurt their playoff chances? And I’m appalled that the second rematch of last year’s Stanley Cup Final isn’t being broadcast at all as the Oilers try to snap their losing streak in Florida against the Panthers. There’s some sad news as I’ll pay respect to broadcaster Al Trautwig, who died at the age of 68.

(45:08) Have you heard about how much the Dodgers are dishing out in deferred money? And for how long? Ha! I’ll be more than happy to share that as I don’t want to hear about Bobby Bonilla Day anymore as long as I’m alive. Shohei Ohtani will make his spring debut tomorrow vs. his former team in the Angels. Will he pitch? Guardians patriarch and former owner, Lawrence Dolan, dies at 94.

(52:05) Can we finally say goodbye to the Tush Push? It may possibly come to fruition. Packers GM has come out to see if the play can get a permanent ban that the Eagles work to near perfection. Why I think the play needs to be pushed out forever? I’m not into all of these Matthew Stafford trade rumors as I’ll explain why. The Bengals have stated that they’ll pay WR Ja’Marr Chase the most in the sport as a non-QB. Why this could’ve been avoided dating back to a year ago?

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The Trade That Rocked The NBA. Did Luka Fall Out Of Favor? Is AD The Final Piece? Same Ol’ Storylines For SB LIX? A Competitive NCAA B-ball Landscape. Rangers Keep On Dealing. Plus, A Podcast Update

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A new month has arrived, same for a new week, who knows if spring will arrive early on this day after Groundhog Day, but one thing is certain, that your favorite little podcast host will have a lot to dive into when it comes to what’s going on in sports as the latest podcast is here! On deck:

(6:49) It took the NBA and the entire sports universe by surprise. The late night trade between the Mavericks and Lakers sending Luka Doncic to LA, with Anthony Davis going to Dallas, among other players and draft picks. Did Luka fall out of favor in Dallas? Is AD the final piece to a championship puzzle? Were other teams involved? It was shocking, to say the least to have two All NBA players traded in season. I’ll also discuss the Kings trading De’Aaron Fox to San Antonio in a three team deal. Does it automatically make them a playoff team? I’ll check in on Jimmy Butler’s situation and another trade that took place as the deadline is Thursday at 3pm. I’ll see who’s been playing well and keep you abreast of the latest on the hardwood.

(32:32) Super Bowl LIX is now six days away. I’ll uncover the top storylines, oh wait, other than Saquon Barkley and no Jason Kelce, are there any other angles to sink our teeth into considering these squads played against one another two year ago? Pete Carroll finds an offensive coordinator to run the ship in Vegas. You may be surprised who it is.

(37:31) College basketball is starting to hit its stride as March Madness will be here before you know it. I’ll recap the week that was (Iowa State loses at home for the first time in forever, Duke’s Cooper Flagg shows complete arsenal vs. UNC, Kansas suffers biggest deficit blown vs. Baylor. Coach Cal’s return to Kentucky as he gets the last laugh vs. his former team) as there’s plenty to unwrap on the collegiate circuit.

(46:00) The NBA isn’t the only league that’s had blockbuster trades. On the ice, the Rangers continue to wheel and deal as they re-acquire former #1 pick JT Miller from Vancouver as they do their best to get themselves back into the playoff mix. The Dallas Stars get reinforcements bringing in two players, including defenseman Cody Ceci that is much needed for a depleted backline. You had milestones (Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick reaches 400 wins, the most by a US born netminder). Alex Ovechkin is now 18 goals from surpassing Wayne Gretzky all time. A great scene in Montreal for native son Marc-Andre Fleury in his last game at the Bell Centre. And Canadian fans booing the National Anthem? I have a word or two on that so I’ll throw my two cents in on what’s happening North of the Border.

(1:00:11) Pitchers and catchers are less than two weeks away. The Tigers re-up on pitcher Jack Flaherty. The Blue Jays sign aging Max Scherzer to a one year deal. And the passing of former commissioner Fay Vincent who had bladder cancer at the age of 86.

(1:03:02) Israel Adesanya was TKO’d in the second round on Saturday vs. Nassourine Imavov. Could this be the beginning of the end for the UFC fighter?

(1:04:49) A programming note as I’ll host a livestream right about Super Bowl LIX to review the game and unpack an event that’ll take place early next month that you will not want to miss!

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T’wolves Edwards Face Of NBA? Kyrie/Luka vs. OKC Leads Conf Semis Preview. Stars Grit NHL 2nd Rd Preview. Phillies: Tops In MLB. Derby Winner Going To Preakness? Canelo Wins. Who Watched?

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(3:59) The Conference Semifinals in the NBA and NHL have begun, but I’ll tip off with the Association to recap a few series (Knicks survive in Philadelphia. The Mavericks wrangle the Clippers. What’s next for the Clips as a long offseason looms? Indiana puts Milwaukee out to pasture. What’s the after effects of another disappointing playoff exit? And Patrick Beverley’s fate for inexplicably throwing a ball at a fan? Orlando pushes Cleveland to the brink, but Donovan Mitchell wills his team to the next round to set up a date with the top seeded Celtics. We already have one game in the books as the Minnesota Timberwolves steal the home court advantage with Anthony Edwards scoring 43 points in beating the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Is Edwards on the verge of being the ‘face’ of the NBA? I’ll preview the other series (CLE-BOS, IND-NY and DAL-OKC) as we get one step closer to crowning a champion. I’ll get into some coaching moves and what the Lakers will do after firing Darvin Ham after two years.

(34:33) On the ice, there were a couple of Game 7’s to unpack. One was thrilling and went into OT as the Bruins avoided back to back first round series ousters, delivering a gut punch to the Maple Leafs ending their season. What do the Leafs need to do to regroup? Dallas rallied back from an 0-2 deficit to hang on and beat the defending Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights at home. The Canucks dealt another tough loss to the Predators in Game 6 to advance and face the Edmonton Oilers in the next round. I’ll review the Rangers Game 1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes and preview the other three matchups (BOS-FLA, COL-DAL & EDM-VAN) as Round 2 has commenced.

(49:47) MLB has a few things cooking into the new month. The best team in baseball is not the Atlanta Braves, LA Dodgers or Baltimore Orioles. It’s the Philadelphia Phillies! They have the top record in the sport. Could this team be in the running for the top team in the NL throughout the summer? I’ll get into Aaron Judge getting ejected for the first time in his career. The Mets get swept in Tampa and closer Edwin Diaz has sputtered of late. What about the Marlins trading their best player (Luis Arraez) on May 3rd!!?? Why are they in operation? I’ll peek to see what else is going on in baseball as we march into a new month.

(1:05:25) I have just a few transactions in the NFL, highlighted by Odell Beckham Jr. signing a one year deal in Miami.

(1:07:28) The 150th Kentucky Derby was a thriller, to say the least. It was a photo finish between three horses with 18-1 Mystik Dan being the winner. Is it possible that he’s going to pass on running the Preakness? What will that do for the race, even the sport overall, if that’s the case?

(1:12:44) Canelo Alvarez retains his title beating previously unbeaten Jaime Munguia Saturday night in Las Vegas. Did anyone watch? Does anyone care?

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NFL Head Coaching Hires/Non-Hires. Jerry Jones Can't Stay Quiet With Belichick Quotes. KD/Dame Returns To BK/Portland. Luka Better Than Dirk? On Level With MJ? Angelos Surprise Sell Of Orioles

A new month commences with new hope as I have plenty to unpack with the podcast and all that's going on in the world of sports. On deck:

(2:54) I have some housekeeping to share as the podcast is going to add another element, starting February 12th. Here's a hint: it involves a video component. You'll have to tune in to hear exactly what I'm talking about.

(5:10) With the Super Bowl ten days away, I'll pass on early storylines, matchups or predictions until next week. There have been coaching hires and assistants staying throughout the NFL. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will remain with the team for another year, which is a plus. As for Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, he leaves for the Pacific Northwest to patrol the sidelines for the Seattle Seahawks. Was it wise for him to take a head coaching job at this early juncture of his football career? The Pittsburgh Steelers hired former OC of Tennessee and head coach of Atlanta, Arthur Smith. Is this an upgrade for a team that mostly struggled this past year? Lastly, there is one coach that's out there without a job. That would be Bill Belichick. An owner recently commented on the friendship and intimated how he would work well with the six time Super Bowl champ. Of course, I'm talking about Jerry Jones. Why can't he stay mum? Or stay out of his own way?

(18:56) Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards had some gripes about the officiating after a WIN vs. OKC. Was this warranted? Will the lack of maturity hurt them in the long run as the top team out West? There were two returns for a couple of players back to teams they've recently played for. Kevin Durant made his first trip to Brooklyn after the trade to Phoenix last year to mild applause. The same can't be said for Damian Lillard as he visited Portland in his first appearance there since the trade to Milwaukee right before the start of the season. It was a rousing, warm welcome back to where he played for eleven years. Lillard suggested that he wants to wear the Blazer jersey again before his playing days are done. Was that premature to say, considering he's in a Bucks uniform? Then you have Mavericks coach Jason Kidd state that Luka Doncic is the greatest Maverick in the history of the franchise. Is he better than Dirk Nowitzki? Kidd also mentioned that he's in the same class as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Was that preposterous for Kidd to say? I'll also see what else is happening in the Association (Tyrese Halliburton scoffed at the notion of playing less than 65 games to not be qualified for NBA awards) as we're two weeks away from All-Star Weekend.

(39:22) It looks like this is going to be another unpredictable, topsy-turvy college basketball season. There were three top-10 teams to lose over the past few days in North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky. Will this be the theme heading into March Madness next month?

(43:20) In a surprise development, the Angelos family are selling a majority stake of the Baltimore Orioles to a private equity group, along with the likes of former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg and one time NBA great, Grant Hill. Is this a good thing for the organization as they expect to be a team on the rise for years to come? There was a trade between the Mariners and Twins, where INF Jorge Polanco goes to Seattle for a package of pitchers and prospects. Aaron Hicks finds a home in Anaheim with the Yankees on the hook for most of his salary. And sad news as former Blue Jays & Red Sox manager, Jimy Williams, passed away at the age of 80.

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The 100th Episode! The Bottom Heavy AFC, The Top Heavy NFC. Jim Harbaugh's Last Hurrah at Michigan? NHL's Crosby's Final Lap & Surprise Team? Luka Doncic's NBA Meteoric Rise

Come join me as I celebrate Episode 100 on this Thanksgiving Week with tons of sports talk to get into. On deck:

All that was Week 12 of the NFL, including Who Wants to Win the NFC East? Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’s candid thoughts, can Carson Wentz stand and deliver? Top crowded top of the NFC. The crowded bottom of the AFC. What Freddie Kitchens must do this week? Retribution in Pittsburgh? Fascinating Week 13 as I go around the league.

The college football season concludes with Rivalry Weekend as I highlight the Jim Harbaugh era at Michigan with their matchup against Ohio State at home, plus the rest of the slate this weekend.

Is this the beginning of the end for Penguins great, Sidney Crosby? Also, the surprise team in the NHL thus far.

The Lakers lead the pack in the NBA, but it’s Luka Doncic’s world in Dallas. Has he become the leagues best player at the tender age of 20? Plus, AD’s first visit to NOLA, as I go around the Association for the latest and greatest.

Plus my Hero and Zero of the Week, (including is Bills RB Frank Gore a future Hall of Famer?)

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