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Almost done with another week, but not before I share my thoughts on anything and everything that’s happening throughout the sports universe as the latest podcast is here! On deck:

(6:30) The ’second half’ of the NBA begins in earnest tonight as the schedule picks up after the All-Star Break. I’ll look into my crystal ball to see how the next two months will play out. Will OKC go on a deep playoff run? Are you a believer in the Cavaliers getting to an NBA Finals? How much pressure is on LeBron and Luka to get the Lakers back to the championship round? There are plenty of questions to get answered as I prepare you for what to expect over the last two third of the season.

(33:40) College basketball is starting to heat up. Alabama suffers another loss, after being defeated by Auburn last weekend. Is this just a speed bump as they get toward the month of March? Number one ranked Auburn avoids a scare against Arkansas to keep their top ranking in the nation. Kansas continues to be an enigma, losing to unranked BYU by 34, the third worst loss in school history. I’ll see what the schedule has on tap this weekend as we’re exactly one month away from the NCAA Tournament.

(39:28) It should be a battle to witness as the 4 Nations Face-Off concludes with a title game tonight. Will Team USA & Team Canada have a carbon copy of fisticuffs similar to their first game on Saturday night? How will this play out? I’ll also take a lay of the NHL landscape as to how the ‘second half’ will unfold? Are the Jets and Capitals Cup worthy? Can Florida repeat? Will Edmonton get back to a final? I’ll have it all for you as the season reconvenes on Saturday.

(55:30) MLB Spring Training is in full swing. One player that has thoughts of a big payday is Blue Jays 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. He & his camp were unable to come up with an extension prior to Monday’s deadline. What’s next? And what will he get on the market? I’ll have some news on Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Frankie Montas, Rafael Devers/Alex Bregman and the system when it comes to payroll in the sport.

(1:01:36) The NFL is at it again. They’ve announced that the Chargers will be the home team for the second game in Sao Paolo to start off the year. Was this necessary to announce just ten days after the Super Bowl? Couldn’t they have waited?

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Here on another holiday Monday to commemorate President’s past, I’m here to unwrap the current sports landscape to deliver my thoughts on all that’s happening as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(6:29) NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone. Was there anything to get wrapped up in? I don’t think so. In fact, there were a couple of players who weren’t in favor of the new format as far as the actual game goes. Do the players have a better idea for what the All-Star Game should be? I’ll get into Mac McClung’s three peat champion of the Slam Dunk Contest. What if LeBron James participated at the age of 40? Also, should more name players/All-Stars throw their hat in the ring to perform for the fans? I’ll take a look back on the ‘first half’ surprises and disappointments throughout the Association as we’re still days away from the schedule resuming. Oh! And I’ll peak at my over/under win totals to date.

(28:13) Auburn has secured their spot as the best team in the country with a solid win at #2 Alabama on Saturday. Is their game suited for a tournament run next month?

(35:07) Who would’ve thought that the 4 Nations Face-Off would be the talk of the sports world on Saturday night after an epic start to the game between USA-Canada. There were three fights in the first nine seconds of the game, harkening back to yesteryear when fighting was a staple in the sport. Could it make a comeback of sorts for fight fans like myself? I’ll also look at what the ‘first half’ on the ice has been with the surprises and disappointments throughout the NHL, as well as, my over/under point totals on the season at this point.

(51:02) MLB Spring Training is in full swing. There is some news coming out of a couple of camps regarding injuries (Yankees Giancarlo Stanton, in particular) and the Mets newest toy Juan Soto is all smiles on his first day in camp.

(55:51) Men’s tennis player and number one in the world, Jannik Sinner, has been suspended for three months for violating the sports doping policy. Did he get off light?

(1:00:25) William Byron is now a two time Daytona 500 winner after avoiding a crash late in yesterday’s festivities.

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On the eve of Valentine’s Day, the sports world may not be filled with an abundance of love over the next month or so, but you know I’ll do my best to have you stick around and indulge on whatever is going on as the latest podcast is here! On deck:

(6:23) Now that the NFL has exited stage left, what is there to discuss as we’ve now entered the self proclaimed, ‘Sports Dead Zone. Pt. 1’.

(9:05) Maybe the NFL hasn’t left us just yet as I have a couple of items to get into. Last week Travis Kelce was riding high, stating during Super Bowl Media Day that he can play at least three more years. Forward one week later, he’s now contemplating his future after an embarrassing Super Bowl loss. Which one is it when it comes to the future Hall of Famer? Kellen Moore is the new head coach in New Orleans after winning a title with the Eagles as offensive coordinator. Will he be successful by the Bayou? 126 million plus people watched the Super Bowl on Sunday. Are you surprised?

(17:27) The NBA is about to embark on their All-Star Break. They’ve changed the format of their game to be more competitive than it has in the past. Will yours truly or anyone else watch? With Luka Doncic suiting up in his debut on Monday as a Laker, are they a bigger threat out West than when they had Anthony Davis? Kevin Durant surpassed 30,000 points for his career. He’s the ninth player in history to do so. We know how great of a player he is, but what about his legacy and impact on the league? What about the Mavericks? The fans are still outraged over the Luka trade, but with their frontcourt looking like a M.A.S.H unit, could it get even uglier than it already is? I’ll go through both conferences to see where these teams are at as two-thirds of the schedule has already been played.

(41:48) The NHL is taking an extended break for the 4 Nations Face-Off that began last night, culminating in a Final next Thursday. Is anyone going to take notice?

(45:50) Is it shocking that the SEC rules the college basketball landscape? As notorious as it is for football, the hardwood is telling the gridiron to ‘hold my beer’. Could we have a scenario come tournament time that three, maybe four teams from the conference will represent in the Final Four?

(50:25) Pitchers and catchers are starting to usher their way into spring training for MLB. The last big time free agent was signed in a one Alex Bregman, who joined the Red Sox. Was this a wise move by the BoSox? Anthony Rendon is going to be out of the lineup yet again for the Angels. Is this the worst contract in baseball history?

(1:01:18) The Super Bowl of Racing is on Sunday as the Daytona 500 is on the horizon. What could I unpack over the next few minutes in trying to handicap this race?

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From Super Sunday to Stupor Monday as many fans are sad to see football go. Not this guy. Wait til you get a load out of what I have to say regarding that and plenty more when it comes to the sports world as the latest podcast is here! On deck:

(6:47) I open the podcast with a very unpopular opinion on this past NFL season. I share my deepest thoughts on how much the league has maneuvered, how the 17 game season and postseason was a flop, which leads to last night’s debacle in New Orleans where the Eagles fly high to destroy the Chiefs chances to three-peat. What about the news of Aaron Rodgers’s likelihood of not coming back to the Jets yesterday on the biggest day of the sport? I’ll get into Kellen Moore, the 2025 Hall of Fame class, Josh Allen’s MVP, Deebo Samuel wants out of SF as we put a lid on the 2024 season. The health of Randy Moss. And a couple of passings with former coach Dick Jauron and Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey transition at the ages of 74 and 102, respectively.

(35:38) Turning my attention to the NBA, where we witnessed the good, great, bad and ugly of Anthony Davis’s first game in Dallas. How long will he be out of the lineup? Could this end up as one of the worst trades in NBA history? I’ll unpack Jimmy Butler’s first game in Golden State. Giannis’s injury. Same for Joel Embiid. The return of OKC’s Chet Holmgren. Hubie Brown’s final broadcast. The Laker trade for a big man was rescinded. Nate Robinson’s new lease on life. Ben Simmons gets bought out. Where did he end up? And are the Knicks paper tigers? Will Karl Anthony Towns bounce back from a pathetic performance on Saturday vs. Boston?

(54:32) Is St. John’s back in college basketball? Forty years ago, they were the #1 team in the nation. Rick Pitino has made some huge strides over the past two years. Can they have a deep tournament run? How about Florida upsetting the top ranked team in the nation in Auburn?

(59:28) On the ice, there’ll be a 10-12 day layoff for the NHL to have their 4 Nations Face-Off to replace the All Star Game this year. Will I be into it? Plus, Alex Ovechkin gets closer to topping Wayne Gretzky’s all time goal scoring record. Is it getting the attention that this story deserves?

(1:04:17) Pitchers and catchers will be reporting throughout MLB by the end of the week. Is it too early to get wrapped up in spring and a forthcoming baseball season?

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It’ll be a Super Show indeed as the big showdown gets closer with plenty of other things going on throughout the sports universe as the latest podcast is here! On deck:

(6:34) Is anyone ready for Super Bowl LIX? Whether you are or aren’t, I’ll be sure to uncover all that may transpire with key factors and strategy that could impact who’ll hold the Vince Lombardi Trophy Sunday evening? Will the Chiefs become a part of immortality? Or are the Eagles looking to exact revenge from their Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs two years ago? I’ll also get into the Hall of Fame candidates that could be nominated into Canton, especially Eli Manning. The end of the road for Cooper Kupp in LA. And Myles Garrett wants out in Cleveland. What’s the best landing spot for the reigning Defensive Player of the Year?

(38:17) The NBA has been wheeling and dealing all week with blockbuster trades. Another one came down the pike last night as Jimmy Butler gets his wish. He’s jettisoned to Golden State in a multi-player/team deal. Will this push the Warriors back into contention? I’ll also talk about how Brandon Ingram was sent packing to Toronto. Could he stay healthy and be a big contributor to a team looking for an identity? I’ll recap a wild week of player movement and is there still a big trade to take place before the deadline at 3pm today?

(55:38) Alexander Ovechkin is now 17 goals away from breaking the all time goal scoring record. Is it getting the attention that it deserves? And will we all witness it when the time comes?

(1:04:30) Met fans can exhale. Pete Alonso re-signs on a two year deal with an opt-out after the first year. What does this mean to him? What about for the Mets in 2025? The Cubs bolster their bullpen by bringing in Ryan Brasier of the Dodgers to go along with Ryan Pressly this offseason.

( ) A former #1 women’s tennis player calls it a career as Simona Halep retires at the age of 33.

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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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The first month of the new year is just about in the books, but not before one last episode to fulfill your sports fix as best as I possibly can as the latest podcast comes your way. On deck:

(6:22) Have we approached the first Sports Dead Zone of 2025? There isn’t much to sink our teeth into, especially with the Super Bowl ten days away. I’ll touch on the new defensive coordinator in New York to join Aaron Glenn’s staff with the Jets. Chuck Pagano coming out of retirement to be a part of the Ravens defensive staff under John Harbaugh. And Bill Belichick stating that the Vince Lombardi Trophy should be named the Brady Trophy, after his former QB Tom Brady.

(10:54) On the hardwood with the Association, there have been reports of the Sacramento Kings dangling their franchise guard, De’Aaron Fox in trade possibilities between now and the deadline next Thursday. Is that a smart move? Commish Adam Silver is thinking about shortening the NBA game from 12 minutes to 10 minutes a quarter. Is this a good idea? I’ll see what else is out there when it comes anything regarding the NBA as they’re well past the halfway point of the season.

(26:35) The only newsworthy item on the ice, is the Utah Hockey Club trying to choose a name for their team. (It’s a slow sports week, people.) They had to scrap one name and now are in the process of choosing another. How will this unfold with, I think, are some awful considerations (I.e. Mountaineers, Blizzard and Wasatch) Wasatch?! Alex Ovechkin is still at 874 goals, 21 behind Wayne Gretzky all time. How about the Ottawa Senators? They’ve crept up the Atlantic Division standings and have staked a claim of being in the middle of the playoff picture in the East. I’ll peek at what else is going on as another month looms in a long season.

(34:28) College basketball will start to become a part of the podcast until the end of March Madness, which is seven weeks from today. I’ll discuss the dominance of the SEC that has four of the top eight and seven of the top 14 teams in the nation. The re-emergence of St. John’s and the decline of the two time defending champion, UCONN Huskies, who are currently 25th in the nation at the moment. Will they be able to rise toward a three-peat when the time comes?

(44:22) Pitchers and catchers will report for spring training in a couple of weeks plus. Besides a few signings (Carlos Estevez to KC, Ha-Seong Kim to TB and Ryne Stanek re-signs with the Mets) Hal Steinbrenner made a comment about the Dodgers free wheeling offseason and how it’s “difficult” to keep up with them. Is he out of line for saying that, considering they’ve spent a ton of money a month or so ago?

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I’m chomping at the bit to uncover the last few days of what’s happened throughout the sports landscape. Thanks for coming by and getting an earful of what is on my mind as the latest podcast is here! On deck:

(6:42) Super Bowl LIX is set. The Eagles and Chiefs will meet for the second time in three years after both home teams won to punch their ticket to New Orleans on February 9th. Philadelphia capitalized on four turnovers which led to 28 points as they slowed down the Washington Commanders train this postseason. I’ll break down the key points of the game, the future of Jayden Daniels and co. and my disdain for the Tush Push. As for Kansas City, they are one game away from a three-peat, which has never been done in the Super Bowl era. They eke out another big win for the franchise, while Josh Allen falls short in a huge spot. Is he ever to be trusted to win an enormous game with the money on the line? I’ll get into the latest with the new coaching hires in the sport and a new GM in New York with the Jets. How will the new brass handle Aaron Rodgers’s future moving forward?

(40:22) The first tennis Grand Slam is complete as there was a big shock (Madison Keys upsetting Aryna Sabalenka) and not so big shock (Jannik Sinner winning back to back Australian Open tournaments) Also, what’s with the tennis fans Down Under booing Novak Djokovic?

(47:44)On the hardwood, the Association has been rather low key. You do have the Cavaliers coming back to the pack in the East, where the Celtics have admitted to being in cruise control. Can the Celtics continue their ascent to the top of the East? I’ll see what else is happening in the NBA as teams have played more than half of their season.

(56:51) As for the ice, the Carolina Hurricanes took a giant swing with acquiring Mikko Rantanen from Colorado for Jack Drury and Martin Necas. They also pick up Taylor Hall from Chicago as part of a three team deal. Will this risky move work out for Carolina? Everything else is pretty quiet around the NHL as I’ll peek at the upcoming schedule over the next three days.

(1:01:30) The Mets front office has gone on record to say that the Pete Alonso negotiations have been exhausting. Which leads me to believe, it’s time for the former first baseman to call ownership and hammer out a deal. I’ll further explain. And the Braves add a good, underrated player in Jurickson Profar to a three year deal showing that they’re staying active, doing their best to improve the roster.

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The sun is starting to set on the first month of the year. ALREADY? But not without yours truly getting into every nook and cranny on what is happening in the sports universe as the latest podcast has arrived! On deck:

(6:48) We’re down to the final three games of the NFL season. Two will be played on Sunday as Championship Sunday is on the horizon. I’ll uncover the big storylines (Chiefs chasing history. Is it Josh Allen’s time? Will the Commanders magic carpet ride lead them to New Orleans? Can Philadelphia get back to the Super Bowl?) preview both games and predict who’ll face one another down in the Big Easy for Super Bowl LIX. I’ll get into the coaching hires that have taken place (Ben Johnson to Chicago and Aaron Glenn to the Jets) Why the Glenn hire was a good one, but it comes with a caveat? The Jaguars fired their GM Trent Baalke in light of Buccaneers OC Liam Coen passing on their head coaching position. Where do they go from here?

(40:27) Ohio State rebounds from a brutal home loss to Michigan to run the table and win a National Championship over Notre Dame Monday night. Why they end up having the last laugh?

(45:47) College basketball will slowly but surely creep into our sports consciousness in the weeks to come, but I’ll talk about what’s happening in the Association. Not much to unfurl, but we could be in the process of Jimmy Butler finally getting traded from Miami. I’ll detail a huge haul by the Phoenix Suns which could precipitate a deal before the deadline on February 6th. The Dallas Mavericks suffer another key injury (Dereck Lively) to their depleted roster. And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (aka SGA) is on the fast track to an MVP with a career high 54 points recorded last night in a win vs. Utah. I’ll see what else has transpired throughout the NBA as we’re past the halfway point of the season.

(56:41) The NHL has been rather quiet. Other than the league’s best player (Connor McDavid) being suspended for three games due to his actions in a game vs. Vancouver. And the Rangers are unbeaten in the last nine games as they try to make up ground in the Metropolitan Division.

(1:00:24) As for baseball, other than a few fringe signings (Tim Anderson to the Angels. Paul Sewald to Cleveland) the baseball writers have inducted Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner to the Hall of Fame. Are they all worthy of enshrinement?

(1:07:08) We’re heading into the final few days of the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic is seeking his 25th Grand Slam singles title. He beat Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals (I have an interesting observation on Alcaraz) but will he get to a final and possibly beat Jannik Sinner. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka is looking for a three peat as she’s reached the final. She’ll face Madison Keys, who upset Iga Swiatek in the semis. Can she pull off another major upset?

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It’s a holiday Monday, honoring the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King for all he stood for. On a MUCH lesser scale, you know what I stand for when it comes to anything and everything happening in between the white lines and beyond as the latest podcast is here! On deck:

(6:43) We’re down to the final four in the NFL. With just three more games to go in this season, it was a good, not great Divisional Round. I’ll recap the big headlines of the past couple of days, including the Lions disappointing ending, the Commanders upside and magic. Lamar Jackson & co. didn’t deliver in Buffalo. The Eagles were fortunate to get out with a win despite Saquon’s monster game. And the Chiefs keep on Chiefing as they’re in another AFC Championship Game. I’ll break it all down and share my thoughts on the two games next Sunday leading up to Super Bowl LIX.

(33:54) Is there a college football championship game tonight? It seems like an afterthought after a ten day layoff from the semifinal games, but I’ll preview some of the key points for Notre Dame-Ohio State as a champion will be crowned this evening.

(39:29) The Association is front and center on this MLK Day. The only juicy storyline over the past few days is the return of Jimmy Butler in Miami. How will this play out? Is there a trade on the horizon? I’ll see what else is happening as the league is at or just about past the halfway point of their season.

(48:03) On the ice, there was an achievement that the NHL has never seen. Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic is the first player in league history to score a goal and assist in the same game at the position. There’s a possible suspension for one of the best players in the sport (Oilers Connor McDavid) And Alex Ovechkin adds another goal to inch closer to Wayne Gretzky all time, but there could be another added layer to this magical season as we get to mid April.

(54:47) Are the Dodgers World Series Champions for 2025 in January? It’s sure looking that way with the signings of Roki Sasaki and lefty bullpen arm Tanner Scott as they’re locked and loaded to defend their title. I have to add the sad news of both Bob Uecker and Jeff Torborg who passed away over the last few days at the ages of 90 & 83 respectively.

(1:01:57) What is going on down under at the Australian Open? Between the players, fans and media, it’s been a wild few days regarding Novak Djokovic and the local media. Danielle Collins getting heckled by the fans and returning barbs with them in losing her match to Madison Keys. A big upset as Daniil Medvedev is ousted from the tournament. A crazy past few days as we turn the corner to the second week of the first Grand Slam of the year. NOTE: The Blue Jays sign Anthony Santander in some breaking news at the time. A five year, $90 million dollar deal as another free agent is off the market.

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A huge NFL weekend will carry us in what’s been a quiet week in the world of sports. Have no fear, I’ll still take what’s out there and deliver another entertaining hour of sports talk as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(6:36) I’d be remiss to not shoutout my son who’s celebrating a birthday today as he turns 35 years old.

(7:14) The best weekend of the NFL year is upon us. Divisional Playoff weekend is forthcoming. There are plenty of juicy storylines heading into these four matchups. The quest for a three-peat if your’e the Chiefs. The Lions attempt to get to their first Super Bowl in franchise history. Both Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen thirsting for a trip to New Orleans to represent the AFC. I’ll breakdown and analyze what will take place on Saturday and Sunday as we’re one step closer to Super Bowl LIX. I’ll also get into the circus in Dallas surrounding departed head coach, Mike McCarthy. Is it possible that Deion Sanders is waiting in the wings? Why this isn’t a good move for Deion OR Jerry Jones, if this were the case?

(50:10) All is quiet in the Association and not much has happened over the past few days in the NBA.

(54:32) Same can be said for the NHL as you have a slew of games over the next few days that aren’t anything to write home about.

(57:46) Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki has narrowed down his list to three teams that he’ll sign with. (Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays) I’ll tell you where he’ll be the man, a place where he’ll beat the man or just joining the men. I’m sure you can figure that out.

(1:01:56) There have been a couple of mild upsets down under at the Australian Open, but the big story heading into the first weekend of the tournament is the play of Naomi Osaka. Will she continue her stellar play into next week and generate serious buzz for the two time Aussie champion?

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Getting into a groove as we approach the middle of January, catching up and presenting to you all of what’s going on in the sports world as the latest podcast comes your way. On deck:

(6:27) I have to start off by railing against the NFL Wild Card Weekend being underwhelming and rather lame honestly. It was salvaged in the nightcap down in Tampa as rookie QB Jayden Daniels led the Commanders to their franchise’s first playoff victory in 19 years, beating the Buccaneers 23-20. Did this cement the organization’s odor of the regime of Daniel Snyder years ago? I’ll go through the rest of the schedule where the Texans, Eagles, Ravens and Bills coasted to victory. I’ll get on both Justin Herbert and Jordan Love as far as their performances this weekend. No surprise as Mike Vrabel is your new coach of the New England Patriots. The nightmare continues in Cleveland as Deshaun Watson re-injures his Achilles and is likely done for 2025. Will they pivot and draft a QB, knowing that they still have to fork over $94 million to Watson?

(42:10) The National Championship is set for college football as Penn State and Texas will have long winters, springs and into summer after suffering brutal defeats at the hands of Notre Dame and Ohio State, respectively. I’ll dissect both games, see what went wrong for the Nittany Lions and Longhorns and briefly look ahead to the title game next Monday night. There was some sad news as former Colorado Buffalo coach, Bill McCartney died at the age of 84.

(52:48) Not much is happening in the Association as I’ll touch on the Cavaliers getting their 12 game winning streak snapped. Zion Williamson’s tardiness leads to a suspension. Will he ever grow up? And a historic achievement by Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook, recording triple doubles in the same game for the second time this year. I will check to see what else is going on as teams are approaching the midway point of the season.

(59:59) Same for the NHL as I’ll keep an eye on Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit on Wayne Gretzky’s record, the Bruins snap a six game skid in unconventional fashion and keep you abreast of what’s happening on the ice over the past few days.

(1:04:55) Baseball is about a month away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training. What’s the latest regarding the Mets signing Pete Alonso and reports of a contract in place?

(1:09:00) We already have an upset of a top men’s player down under at the Australian Open as #11 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas has been ousted by 20 year old Alex Michelsen. Besides that, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek has advanced as they’re just getting started in the first Grand Slam of 2025.

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The weather outside may be chilly, but I’ll have your earbuds, speakers or headphones hot as I’ve got lots to say with what the sports world has to offer with the latest podcast out now! On deck:

(6:49) Football fans! The NFL playoffs are just about here! I’ll preview all of what Wild Card Weekend will have to offer, with plenty of huge storylines and go through all of the games with analysis and predictions to get you ready for six games over three days. Is Lamar Jackson & Josh Allen under the most pressure? What about Mike Tomlin? The health of Jalen Hurts? The psyche on the Vikings? All of those will be answered and an update on the latest head coach firings in the sport.

(40:25) The college football playoff resumes over the next couple of nights. Similar to the NFL, I’ll break down the key points of both games (Notre Dame-Penn St. and Ohio St.-Texas) and ask the bigger question, is this Ohio State’s title to lose? Also, what is the National Championship game that the world wants to see?

(51:54) Are you sold on the Cleveland Cavaliers being an NBA title contender? They snapped the 15 game winning streak of the OKC Thunder last night and now are in the middle of an eleven game win streak. Do you need to see more? I’ll keep you posted on some big returns (I.e. Zion Williamson and Paolo Banchero) and one big injury (Kyrie Irving) and what else is happening on the hard court.

(1:02:02)The NHL will have two outdoor games scheduled for next January and February, both of those contests…in Florida? I’ll dissect the Rangers visiting Miami to play in loanDepot Park (aka Marlins Park) and the Lightning hosting the Bruins in Raymond James Stadium (the Buccaneers home stadium) as they were granted dates to be played under sunshine and palm trees? I’ll check the schedule over the weekend and keep you abreast of what’s going on throughout the league.

(1:11:11) Baseball is rather quiet with just a few transactions to discuss, that don’t include Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, Anthony Santander, Tanner Scott, etc. There was a sad passing as former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz died at the age of 37.

(1:13:19) Tennis is back in our consciousness as the first Grand Slam tournament of the year (the Australian Open) is just about here. Will Carlos Alcaraz complete his career slam? Can Jannik Sinner go back to back Aussie titles? What about Aryna Sabalenka going for a three peat down under? Is Iga Swiatek ready to claim her status of #1 woman in the world? You’ll get my thoughts on all of the above as we usher in another sport to the podcast over the next two weeks.

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The holiday festivities are well behind us. The New Year is in full swing. It’s time to get to work as a big 2025 lies ahead for yours truly, delivering what I do best. Serving up unedited, unapologetic and entertaining sports talk as the latest podcast is here. On deck:

(6:31) The NFL mercifully ended yesterday as it was a regular season to forget. I’ll explain the reasons why in detail on how underwhelming the past 18 weeks have been. I’ll recap the lack of drama over the past two days as there weren’t any interesting developments or teams that snuck into the playoffs. Now, wild card weekend is forthcoming. I’ll share the schedule for the upcoming six games, but will spare the storylines and previews until Thursday’s podcast. Tyreek Hill expressed his frustration after not making the playoffs for the first time in his career, mentioning how he's "out" of Miami. Is a move away from South Beach forthcoming? You’ve already seen a couple of coaches fired (Jarod Mayo in New England, Doug Pederson in Jacksonville.) Are there more to come? What about the state of the Giants?

(30:30) Notre Dame flexed their muscles and beat Georgia to punch their ticket to the semifinals in the college football playoffs. I’ll have a preview and uncover the storylines of the two games on the next podcast as they’ll resume on Thursday night between Notre Dame-Penn State and Friday where Ohio State-Texas will square off. There were a couple of noted injuries that took place, including the Indiana QB Kurtis Roarke, playing the whole year on a torn ACL? And sad news as the father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, dies from complications of hip surgery after taking a fall on New Year’s Eve at the age of 76.

(37:49) The Jimmy Butler saga unfurled over the weekend as the disgruntled player gets his wish, wanting to be traded and away from the Miami Heat. A deal will be in the works at some point, but it’s not as easy as it seems. Plus, how much does Butler have left? As for on the court, you have a clash of the titans on Wednesday, when the top two teams in each conference will square off in Cleveland as OKC will come to town. Which team do I trust more in the long run? I’ll see what else is happening throughout the Association (WAIT! The return of Kawhi Leonard?) in this first week of the new year.

(58:36) It’s been a quiet week on the ice, but Alexander Ovechkin has been making noise as he scored two goals since we last met. He is now 23 goals away from being the all time goal scoring leader in NHL history. Will he ever slow down? I’ll check on what else is going on as there’ve been a handful of teams that have reached or surpassed the halfway point of the season.

(1:02:56) Don’t look now, MLB fans. Pitchers and catchers report in six weeks. There’s still a couple of name free agents out there (Pete Alonso & Alex Bregman, among others) but there were only minor transactions that took place. Veteran starting pitcher, Charlie Morton signs with the Orioles. INF Cavan Biggio signs a minor league deal with the Royals. That’s been the extent of it as of this moment.

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The ball has dropped, the champagne has been sipped. 2025 is here. A new year sets off an explosive podcast as I commence another year of sports talk. On deck:

(6:35) Sending well wishes to you and yours for a prosperous, happy and healthy New Year. Which can’t be said if you’re Boise State, Arizona State and Oregon. The three bye teams fail to reach the semifinals in the college football playoff. Boise State played a poor game (their head coach didn’t think so. Seriously?), but give credit to Penn State in thwarting the Heisman Trophy runner up Ashton Jeanty as they upset the Broncos. You had a classic finish to a not so classic game (I’ll explain) as Texas shows grit and toughness to beat Arizona State in 2 OT’s. As Oregon failed to show up vs. a game Ohio State team as they blew the doors off of the Ducks perfect season in the Rose Bowl. We still have another game (Notre Dame-Georgia) that was postponed last night due to the senseless act on the streets of New Orleans the night before. I’ll rehash all that took place as we inch closer to the final four next Thursday and Friday.

(31:20) We’ve reached the final week of the NFL regular season. I’ll unpack the very little drama that we should expect over the weekend when it comes to playoff possibilities for Miami, Cincinnati & Atlanta. I’ll share my thoughts on why Saquon Barkley should’ve started vs. the Giants in pursuit of the all time single season rushing record. And is this the end of Aaron Rodgers’s NFL career as it could possibly be his last game vs. the Dolphins on Sunday? Will the owner bring him back? Should they just blow it up?

(48:10) The hot topics in the Association over the past few days have been LeBron James turning 40, saying he can play 5-7 more years, but won’t. How long will he play? Is he doing this to cement his Laker legacy? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is your MVP of the league, said T’wolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards. Is it too early to discuss this? Is there truth to this? What kind of year is defending MVP Nikola Jokic having to this point? I’ll see which teams are hot (Cavs, Knicks, Thunder) and peek at an interesting schedule of games over the weekend.

(59:35) On the ice, the NHL had their Winter Classic on New Year’s Eve, which ended up being a dud. St. Louis easily beats Chicago at Wrigley Field in a 6-2 win. Meanwhile, the Rangers continue to spiral out of control. Not only are they in the midst of a four game losing streak, but they’ll miss their goaltender Igor Shesterkin for at least three games with an upper body injury. Could the head coach be on his way out? I’ll also peruse what else is going on in the standings and schedule over the next three days leading into next week.

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It’s almost time to say goodbye to another year, but before we do so, I’ve got one more podcast in my back pocket for all of you to enjoy. Let’s close out this year in grand style as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(6:48) With 2024 winding down, I open with the latest headlines heading into the final week of the NFL season. I’ll uncover the Vikings shocking season behind QB Sam Darnold as they’re in control of their own destiny for the top seed in the NFC, battling the Lions for supremacy in the conference. Who’ll come out with the #7 seed in the AFC between Denver, Miami and Cincinnati? What about the NFC South with Tampa Bay currently ahead of Atlanta, but the Falcons have the tiebreaker if they end up with the same record? Does Saquon Barkley break Eric Dickerson’s single season rushing record? What about his former team, the Giants, winning their first home game this year but lose the chance for the #1 pick in next years’ draft? The NFL is gloating about having 65 million people watch at least one minute of the two Christmas Day games on Netflix. You know I have to dump cold water on that. I’ll also send my condolences to the Gumbel family as Greg passed away on Friday at the age of 78 due to cancer.

(33:00) The second round of the college football playoff commences tomorrow night. I’ll get into the top storylines of what to expect, from Boise and Arizona State’s chances to move on after gaining first round byes. Will Ohio State exact revenge from an early season loss to Oregon? Can Penn State continue their magical run? How about the Fighting vs. Georgia? I’ll have every bit of what the quarterfinals will look like and play out over the next couple of days.

(50:03) Is the NBA becoming the WWE? There were a couple of brawls over the weekend with suspension handed down, which begs the question, is physical play in the Association a necessity? A trade was made between the Lakers and Nets as D’Angelo Russell heads back to Brooklyn where Dorian Finney-Smith moves west. The Sacramento Kings canned coach Mike Brown. Was it warranted? Jimmy Butler will stay put in Miami as per president Pat Riley, but what’s with this competitive reconditioning phrase because of Butler’s absence from the lineup. Is this the new load management? I’ll check around the league for the latest as both OKC and Cleveland continue their torrid streaks in the West & East.

(1:07:26) Anyone psyched for the NHL Winter Classic? It’s on January 1st, correct? It is not and who is playing in the game? The league has dropped the puck on not truly showcasing its signature game as it’ll be played on New Year’s Eve in Chicago (Wrigley Field) where the Blackhawks will play against the Blues. How about Alexander Ovechkin? He returns from a fractured leg where he scores two goals in two games, is 25 goals away from Wayne Gretzky’s all time scoring record. Is this man bionic at the age of 39? I’ll see what else is happening around the ice as the New Year is on the horizon.

(1:17:38) Another big MLB free agent is off the books as pitcher Corbin Burnes signs with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Did his former team, the Orioles, put up an offer? Actually what is going on in Baltimore as they haven’t added anyone of note this offseason to compete with the Yankees and Red Sox in their division. Also, what’s the latest with Pete Alonso? Is that Met offer of 3 years for $90 million legit? Gleyber Torres signs with the Tigers for one year. And Teoscar Hernandez re-ups with the Dodgers on a three year deal.

(1:25:28) I want to shout out YOU, the followers, subscribers and fans of the podcast. Thank YOU for all of your support. Thank you of banging with me for another year, even if it’s your first time, keep coming back as I have LOTS on the board for 2025 that I can’t wait to share. Keep your eyes peeled as we go on this journey together! Again, thank you twice, more than once.

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Christmas may be over, but the Grinch (yours truly) will certainly put plenty of coal in your stocking as this is a rather spicy podcast detailing all that’s transpired in the sports world. On deck:

(6:45) I have to express my displeasure of the NFL ‘cannibalizing’ themselves with the oversaturating of the sport with broadcasts on a million platforms. Games played on multiple days of the week, jamming down these contests down our throats. When is enough, enough? Week 17 is off to a rather brutal start. Other than Beyonce’s halftime performance, the NFL games yesterday were unwatchable! There are questions emanating from all four contestants. Who’s beating the Chiefs? Are the Steelers shrinking to where they won’t be long for the postseason? Is this the Ravens/Lamar Jackson’s year? Can you take the Houston Texans seriously? I’ll go through the rest of the weeks schedule. I’ll make a mention of two big losses in college football regarding personnel who will not play in the Notre Dame-Georgia Sugar Bowl matchup on Wednesday night. Also, former Eagles LB Bill Bergey passed away at the age of 79. CORRECTION: At the 11:00 minute mark, I mentioned Chicago is fighting for a playoff spot. It’s Seattle. My apologies as I got carried away with my commentary throughout the podcast.

(39:00) The NBA had their banner day on Christmas as Victor Wembanyama impresses, Luka Doncic goes down with a calf injury. Are the Sixers out of their early season malaise? What’s going on with the Celtics? The Lakers win a classic as Austin Reaves saves the day with a triple double and game clinching layup. Off the court, Heat guard Jimmy Butler prefers to leave Miami for greener pastures. Where will he possibly end up? And is it possible that Wembanyama could be the face of the NBA down the road?

(50:43) On the ice, the NHL has taken a few days off due to the holiday, which the Rangers have seem to be on an extended one, considering how they’ve played in the last month and change. Is another shakeup in order? The Sabres snap their 13 game losing streak in resounding fashion vs. the Islanders Monday, which segues to a diatribe on my favorite hockey team. Kudos to Sidney Crosby tying Mario Lemieux on the all time assist category in the league’s history.

(58:31) The MLB Hot Stove may cool off here, unless something sparks up over the last week of 2024. With Corbin Burnes, Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman and the like still available, could a transaction take place? If not now, when? I’ll part with thoughts on Walker Buehler signing with the Red Sox and why the Mets did not have any interest? And can they sign lefty reliever Tanner Scott to shore up their bullpen?

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On this Christmas Eve eve, I appreciate you stopping by, whether you’re finishing up last minute shopping, wrapping gifts, preparing dinner or just taking a load off your feet, let me inform you of what’s going on in the sports universe with the most recent podcast coming your way. On deck:

(6:53) Gearing up for the home stretch of the NFL season as teams continue to jockey for playoff positioning. One team that could be in danger of not having their starting quarterback is Eagles Jalen Hurts. How long will be out of the lineup? Can they survive without him for any length of time? The AFC North is even at the top with the Steelers & Ravens holding the fort. Will Pittsburgh hang on to win the division? And why it’s important for them to do so? Lamar Jackson had a solid performance on Saturday against his kryptonite in black and gold. Is he bound to win a third MVP? Or is Josh Allen still the favorite? I’ll share a comparison with both as super productive regular season players who haven’t delivered in the postseason. I’ll check on what else is happening in the NFL with the NFC South & West and the entire playoff picture in both conferences.

(37:29) The first ever expanded college football playoff is in the books. Sadly, there was absolutely NOTHING to write home about. I’ll breakdown how Clemson, Indiana, SMU and Tennessee fell way short of not just pulling off upsets, but staying in these games to compete and advance to the semifinals. I’m concerned that we may see the same fate in the next round where Boise State and Arizona State will get a crack against Penn State & Texas, respectively. I’ll keep you abreast on the health of Georgia QB Carson Beck, who’ll likely miss the quarterfinal matchup vs. Notre Dame as we look ahead to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to the next round.

(49:49) With the annual Christmas Day extravaganza for the NBA forthcoming, it’s come under some fire as reports of a decline in ratings and interest with the Association has surfaced. I’ll explain why that’s the case and have a quick fix to remedy it. Will it happen? Is it way too late to do so? I’ll peek in to what’s going on throughout the league as the schedule is pretty light because of the upcoming holiday.

(1:02:19) Are the Buffalo Sabres not going to make the playoffs again? They’re in the middle of a 13 game losing streak as of today. When will they snap out of it? Can they get back to being in the middle of the pack in the Eastern Conference? I’ll see what’s the latest in the NHL as they sport will head into a Christmas break after tonight.

(1:06:19) Another passing of a baseball legend as I’ll remember Rickey Henderson who died Friday night at the age of 65. The MLB Hot Stove is working overtime the past few days as there have been several transactions. The Yankees sign Paul Goldschmidt to play first base next year. Was that a good pick up? The Mets finally re-sign one of their own (no, not Pete Alonso) but pitcher Sean Manaea to a three year deal. They did miss out (and to my dismay) on signing Walker Buehler on the cheap. Guardian fans have a lot to be upset with as Josh Naylor gets shipped to Arizona. Why are they operating as a major league club if they can’t re-sign their own players? Plus, other moves by the Phillies, Astros, Rangers and A’s that have made news over the weekend.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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We’re nine days away from Christmas. There’s still some time for some shopping, cooking, whipping up some egg nog, oh yes, listening to this latest episode of what the sports landscape is serving. On deck:

(6:30) The homestretch of the NFL has taken turns in different directions after Week 15. The AFC is pretty much set with the Chiefs still the #1 seed in the conference. Although we’ll have to wait on the health of QB Patrick Mahomes’s ankle. Buffalo is looking formidable with a big win in Detroit. Am I sold on them being the team to beat in the AFC? The Steelers put up an awful performance in Philadelphia with a huge rematch vs. Baltimore in six days. While the Broncos put the Colts out to pasture. Houston clinched the AFC South. The Chargers get whacked at home and the Ravens were clicking at MetLife Stadium vs. the Giants. The NFC is topsy-turvy. With the Lions losing and the Eagles winning, they are tied atop of the conference at 12-2. There’s a chance the Vikings with a victory tonight vs. Chicago could be in a three way tie (although the Lions have the tiebreaker) Then you have the Seahawks dropping out of the top of the NFC West, where the Rams overtake Seattle for first place in the division. Will the Commanders hang onto the final spot? What about Green Bay? Even the Niners? De’Vondre Campbell, anyone? Are the Cardinals still involved? A lot to unpack here as the season comes down to its final three weeks. I’ll also mention Navy’s dominance over Army on Saturday. And Colorado’s Travis Hunter is your Heisman winner, even though Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty had something to say about that.

(37:10) Who’s been following the NBA Cup? The in-season tournament final is tomorrow night with the surging Bucks and the upstart Thunder. Who will come out on top? How important is it for both teams? I’ll get into a record setting three point matchup (and weird scheduling quirk) between the Mavericks-Warriors. Joel Embiid’s latest injury. LeBron’s return to the court. And anything else happening on the hardwood.

(49:27) As for the NHL, my beloved Islanders are welcoming back two of their top players after recovering from injuries (Mathew Barzal & Adam Pelech) Can they jumpstart this team for the immediate future?  The Avalanche get a great effort from their recent goaltending acquisition (Mackenzie Blackwood) And why is tonight’s first Stanley Cup Finals rematch (Panthers at Oilers) not being broadcasted on the major networks?

(57:09) MLB’s hot stove is still cooking as there were a couple of big trades to discuss. The Astros trade RF Kyle Tucker to the Cubs for three players. Will they re-up long term with their likely one year rental? Is this the end of the Astros championship window? The same can be said for the Yankees as they made a shrewd move, obtaining Brewers closer Devin Williams, who’s also a free agent at season’s end. I’ll put to rest of the Juan Soto circus as he met the media (no pun intended) and how he revealed in his comments, the real reason he signed with the team from Queens.

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