RIP Bobby Knight. Historic Road Warrior Rangers Win First Title. NFL Trade Deadline Recap, State Of Steelers. Loaded NFL Schedule. Michigan: Stealing Signs? Harden Lands In LA. Will It Work?

Kicking off a new month with plenty of sports talk to get wrapped up in as the most recent episode is signed, sealed and delivered. On deck:

(3:14) I pay my respect to a coaching legend who has passed away. Bobby Knight, the last head coach to lead his team to an undefeated season, died yesterday at the age of 83. I'll go through the highlights and lowlights of a decorated and controversial career as one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history.

(12:02) A historic run led the Texas Rangers to their first ever World Series championship. They won eleven road games without a loss over the past three weeks as they took care of the Diamondbacks in five games. I'll recap a rather forgetful Series, Bruce Bochy's brilliance, Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, etc. and look ahead to free agency (aka The Hot Stove) as I put to bed the 2023 baseball season.

(24:57) It's been an eventful week in the NFL. First up, you had the trade deadline on Tuesday which I'll review. Mark Davis, owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, did some housecleaning by firing head coach Josh McDaniels, their GM and offensive coordinator as they're off to another bad start. Week 9 has brought us to the halfway point (or just about). I'll share a brief Steelers state of the union as they open up the schedule tonight vs. Tennessee. There are four big games on Sunday that occupy each of the main windows (i.e. MIA-KC at 9:30am ET, SEA-BAL at 1pm, DAL-PHI at 4:25pm and BUF-CIN at 8:20pm) which will have the football fan riveted and the wives and girlfriends exasperated.

(42:42) College football is slowly getting into the homestretch of their season. The schedule isn't anything to write home about (LSU-Alabama, Washington-USC are the only games of note.) I'll get into what's going on at Michigan as there's been accusations of sign stealing. Could this affect their standing in qualifying for the postseason? And why is Ohio State ranked #1?

(52:34) It's finally official. James Harden has been shipped to LA and is a member of the Clippers. Will this experiment work? What about the Memphis Grizzlies? They're the last team to record a win as of this posting (0-5). Without Ja Morant for another 20 games, is this already a lost season for a team that's had a lot of success in the regular season over the past two years?

(1:00:02) Wrapping up, the San Jose Sharks are the Memphis Grizzlies of the NHL as they haven't won a game to date. Could this be a historically bad year for the Sharks? Besides that (and an Ottawa Senators player getting a 41 game suspension for gambling) it's status quo on ice as that sport is approaching the first month of their season.

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Diamondbacks Resolve Evens Up World Series. NFL Teams Turning The Corner, 49ers Not As Good As We Think? Oklahoma's Playoff Chances Shot. Bucks Blown Out. McDavid's Return. Fury Ekes By Ngannou

It's that time of the year. The holiday season is upon us. First up, I have plenty of tricks AND treats as Halloween Eve is here. So is the latest podcast as I'll satiate your sports sweet tooth with all that's happening. On deck:

(3:32) We have a World Series to sink our teeth into. The Arizona Diamondbacks have evened up the Fall Classic after experiencing a gut punch of a loss in Game 1 when they led by two runs in the ninth inning. Are the D-backs going to shock the world by sweeping the next three games at home to win a World Series? Will they go back to Texas up 3-2? I'll get into what has transpired and what to possibly expect as the series shifts to Phoenix over the next three days.

(16:38) As we approach the halfway point of the NFL season, the theme for this segment are teams that look like they're making the turn and are primed for a second half run (i.e. Bengals, Jaguars, Seahawks & Ravens) and a team that showed they were the best in the league over the first five weeks of the season (i.e. 49ers) have hit a snag as they're in the middle of a three game losing streak and face an uphill battle to get back to the top of the conference. I'll also take a look at the rest of the Week 8 schedule as we had a full slate with no teams on byes. And the trade deadline is tomorrow. Who goes where? What could shake down over the next 24 hours?

(45:30) Oklahoma has possibly taken themselves out of the college football playoff picture as they suffered a tough loss at Kansas on Saturday. What does the playoff mix looks like as we enter into the month of November?

(49:29) The NBA is off and running. There isn't much to dive into after a few days, unless you're in Milwaukee as the Bucks lost by 17 at home to the Hawks.

(51:41) Reigning MVP Connor McDavid returned to the Oilers lineup earlier than expected as they faced their arch rival Calgary Flames last night in the outdoor Heritage Classic. The rest of the NHL landscape shows that the final unbeaten teams (i.e. Golden Knights, Bruins & Avalanche) all suffered blemishes over the past few days.

(54:54) Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury had a 10 round bout vs. former MMA fighter, Francis Ngannou in a non title match. Ngannou surprised by knocking down the champ, but came up short as the split decision went to the champ. Did Fury take Ngannou lightly or for granted?

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Tougher Loss: Astros Or Phillies? D-backs-Rangers World Series Preview. 49ers: The System Or QB? Weak College Football Saturday. NBA's First Two Days. Bruins Pick Up From Last Year. What About Vegas?

As we get set to embark on the 2023 holiday season, with Halloween forthcoming, it's time to hand out some early tricks and treats with all that the sports world has to give as the latest edition is here. On deck:

(2:58) The World Series is set. Before I preview a very unlikely matchup between the Diamondbacks-Rangers, I have to dissect the brutal home losses of the Astros and Phillies in the previous round. Which team/fan base had it worse? The Astros won a classic Game 5 in Arlington only to come home to blow the final two in their building? Or the Phillies, who had been unbeaten at home, losing Games 6 & 7 and four out of five to an 84 win Arizona team? I'll uncover all of that, plus, preview who'll win and who I'm rooting for to win the Fall Classic as it commences tomorrow night. I'll also chime in on some managerial news where Bob Melvin goes from San Diego to San Francisco, while the Mets (to no surprise) will interview former Brewers manager, Craig Counsell.

(25:14) Is it time to be concerned about the San Francisco 49ers? Not only have the lost two in a row, they will not have starting QB, Brock Purdy as he's in concussion protocol. With Sam Darnold, the backup, taking his place, is it more the system or is it the QB? We'll have to wait and find out, but it's an interesting question to address. I'll peek at the Week 8 schedule, where there's a smattering of decent games as we inch closer to the halfway point of the season.

(31:15) College football's Saturday schedule is looking rather thin as we're still a few weeks away from big time conference rivals facing one another.

(33:56) The NBA season is just a couple of days old. I'll get into a couple of Nuggets (pun intended) as they completed a 'five game sweep' of the Lakers. I'll explain. Also, Kristaps Porzingis's Celtics debut, Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama's first game and Luka Doncic's triple double in the same game. Former NBA player Kenyon Martin recently stated that Doncic's teammate, Kyrie Irving is better than Luka. I'll debate that as we're just getting started on a new campaign.

(38:49) Are the Boston Bruins picking up where they left off from last years marathon of a regular season? They are currently 6-0 as an encore to their record setting 2022-23. Colorado has gotten off to a torrid 6-0 start. But wait, what about the defending Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights? They are 7-0 as they've shown zero hangover from winning their first championship.

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Which Astros Team Will Show Up In GM 7? A Phillie Coronation? Lions Tamed, Dolphins Trapped, Bills Corralled In NFL Week 7. Penn St. Comes Up Small. A Major Injury In NHL. NBA Over/Under Totals

Your favorite little podcast host is playing injured as I'm fighting a head cold, but that won't ever stop me from sharing my feelings on the latest that's happening in the sports universe. On deck:

(2:51) Have we seen this movie before? The Astros were down 0-2 going to Arlington in the ALCS. They came away with a three game sweep, including a dramatic ninth inning comeback in Game 5, with a chance to wrap up the AL pennant last night, but lost 9-2 to set the stage for tonight. They lost all of their home games during the 2019 World Series when they had home field advantage. Will history repeat itself four years later? Or will they come out victorious to see if they can defend their title? What about Rangers starter tonight Max Scherzer? Can he slay some recent playoff demons on his end to put his team into the Fall Classic for the first time in a dozen years? As for the NLCS, there could be a coronation in Philadelphia today as they look to reach a second consecutive World Series? We're getting toward the end of the LCS as the MLB has some drama, which we didn't think would be the case four or five days ago.

(21:39) NFL Week 7 answered a few questions about some teams that have big expectations this year, but came up small. The Lions were tamed big time in Baltimore as they were blown out 38-6. The Dolphins were competitive, but can't be trusted to win a big game on the road with a loss in Philadelphia. And the Bills did have a lead, but were unable to hold off the lowly Patriots in Foxborough. Are those teams to be taken seriously when the money is on the line? I'll go through the rest of the schedule, including my beloved Steelers and how they win these games with smoke and mirrors.

(40:18) Penn State had a chance to make a statement by winning a huge game at Columbus against Ohio State. Instead, they shrunk in the big moment in a 20-12 loss and have taken themselves out of the running for one of the top teams in the nation. The Crimson Tide were down by double digits at home at the half, but came on with 27 unanswered points to beat Tennessee. Then USC will not be heard from the rest of this season as they lose to their kryptonite the Utah Utes. I'll go through which teams are at the forefront of the college football playoff mix as we're past the halfway point of the season.

(50:13) There was big news in the NHL as they had to hold their collective breaths when Oilers superstar, Connor McDavid will be out for 1-2 weeks with a dreaded upper body injury. Can the sport afford to have their best player out for any significant time?

(54:18) The NBA tips off their season tomorrow night. I'll go through some over/under win totals and will clue you in on a surprise or two as I'll choose my six prior to my NBA preview set for tomorrow afternoon.

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Road Warrior Astros Get Back In Series. Phillies On Mission To Win NL Again. Dolphins-Eagles Headline Rough Week 7. Penn St. Big Opportunity To Move Up In Ranks. Spurs Wembanyama Hype Overboard?

Another big sports weekend awaits. You know I've got you covered as I'll detail all of the latest and greatest throughout the landscape. On deck:

(2:30) Both League Championship Series in baseball are in the middle games as we look to see who'll face off in the Fall Classic. The Houston Astros have gotten off the mat in the ALCS and drew a game closer, thanks to the ineffective mercenary Max Scherzer. Can the defending world champs push this series back to Houston and possibly take a 3-2 lead? As for the NLCS, it looks like the Phillies are on a mission to repeat as NL champs, up 2-0. Will the Diamondbacks make this a series as the scene shifts to Arizona? I also have some thoughts on how this has been a postseason to forget at this point, the Marlins major screw up as former GM Kim Ng departs and what got into former MLB and now retired pitcher, Trevor May as he had some choice words for Oakland A's owner, John Fisher?

(23:07) NFL Week 7 has a huge Sunday night game(i.e. Miami at Philadelphia) and not much else. Does this game mean more for the Dolphins? Eagles? You do have the Lions going to Baltimore to play the Ravens. After that, it's a rough go on Sunday. I can't help but rail against how this season has been underwhelming due to several factors. Plus, my issue with the schedule and how the product is being worn thin that you'll have to tune in and hear for yourself.

(32:59) College football's Week 8 schedule has a couple of intriguing matchups, headlined by Penn St at Ohio State. I'll get into how this is a huge game for the Nittany Lions if they want to rank with the Buckeyes or Michigan Wolverines in a weak Big 10 conference.

(36:33) The NBA season is just five days away and the hype surrounding Spurs #1 pick, Victor Wembanyama has gone overboard. Now we have to watch highlights of him making passes to other players who are missing shots in a PRESEASON GAME?! You know I have quite a bit to say about this as we get ready to watch his rookie year unfold.

(42:42) On the ice, the NHL has been quiet since we last met on Monday. I'll briefly touch on Blackhawks #1 pick, Connor Bedard and the start of his first week plus in the league. Also, which teams have gotten off to a good start and who hasn't?

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Vacation Recap To Paris/Rome. MLB's 100 Win Playoff Disappointments. AL/NLCS Preview. SF/PHI Fall From Undefeated In Awful Week 6. Huskies In College Football Playoff Mix? NHL & NBA News

Your favorite little sports podcast host is back on the scene after a week layoff. I'm excited to present my viewpoint on all of the latest happenings in sports. On deck:

(2:47) As the podcast took a respite last week, I'll get into my quick sojourn visiting the charm of Paris and the rich history of Rome. The most perfect weather a vacation could ever have, the sights, landmarks, etc. as I enjoyed seven days outside of the States.

(5:21) We're onto the American League & National League Championship Series as we're closer to the Fall Classic in baseball. I'll take a big picture view at first to discuss is it the layoff or schedule that's affected the 100 win teams (i.e. Orioles, Dodgers & Braves) as they had early exits in the Division Series? I'll talk about Game 1 in the ALCS as the Rangers draw first blood vs. the Astros. Can Houston rebound at home where they've been subpar all year? Then I'll breakdown the NLCS between Diamondbacks vs. Phillies. Are the D-backs game to pull off another upset? Or are the Fightin' Phils destined to get back to the World Series? In other news, history could possibly be made in San Francisco as they've interviewed Alyssa Nakken, who is on the Giants coaching staff, to be the manager in what would be a first in North American sports.

(29:23) The last two undefeated teams in the NFL (i.e. 49ers & Eagles) were upended over the course of a three hour time span. San Francisco loses at Cleveland behind QB Brock Purdy's worst performance as a pro. Later, the Jet defense rose to the occasion forcing the Eagles into four turnovers in an upset 20-14 win. I'll share my disdain for the NFL pondering a Super Bowl to be played in London somewhere in the distant future. One that I'm not in favor of, so you won't want to miss that. Week 6 was a lame one, if you ask me as this season hasn't been compelling or riveting, to say the least.

(45:53) Don't look now, but there's a team in the PAC-12 that making waves toward the top of the rankings in the nation as the Washington Huskies won a wild game vs. Oregon on Saturday. Are they college football final four material? I'll delve into the landscape of the sport as they're at the halfway point of the season, with teams jockeying for position to see if they'll be a part of the playoff mix come New Year's Eve.

(50:54) Hockey fans, the NHL season has arrived. For my over/under point totals, please check the YouTube channel linked below. Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews has gotten off to a torrid start as he's done something only four other players have ever achieved in the history of the sport.

(53:29) The Association (aka NBA) tips off a week from tomorrow. James Harden is still in Philadelphia. Please wake me up if he's been traded to another team before the season begins because I can't hack this soap opera anymore. Plus, the Celtics hire a former coach and analyst (Jeff Van Gundy) to become a consultant and the Bucks look midseason ready with the dynamic duo of Dame & Giannis, drawing rave reviews by the team and throughout the league.

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AL West Rockfight, Under The Radar Phillies & Mets Embarrass Themselves Again. Can Georgia 3-Peat? Colts RB Taylor Trade Will Have To Wait. Major Upsets At US Open. The End Of Venus Williams?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mariners Rise Or Rangers Demise In AL West. NY Teams In Last Place. What About '24? Strasburg Retires. Trey Lance's Future. Giannis: One Foot Out In Milwaukee? US Open Preview

With summer slipping away, there's no time to get sad as there's quite a bit to unpack as the first of two podcasts this week awaits. On deck:

(3:10) We're finally coming out of our Sports Dead Zone as September looms, but baseball is still at the forefront. Don't look now, but there's a new division leader at the top of the AL West. The Seattle Mariners have come all the way back from a .500 team to first place, where the Texas Rangers resided until last night. Is this more of a Rangers collapse than a Mariners resurgence? Then you have both New York teams in LAST PLACE this late in the season for the first time in over 30 years. Who's better off moving forward in 2024? The Mets or Yankees. There was an expected and disappointing retirement as Nationals pitcher, Stephen Strasburg called it a career due to injuries. At least, he won a World Series and Series MVP in the process. I'll take a look at the latest races in the AL & NL wild card as we get closer to the end of the regular season.

(34:21) The Trey Lance experiment in San Francisco went up in smoke as the former 2021 #3 pick overall was shipped to Dallas for a fourth round pick. For all of the promise coming out of North Dakota St., where does his career go from here?

(38:48) Notre Dame kicked off the college football season in grand style over in Dublin with a rout over Navy. The college circuit begins in full earnest on Thursday which I'll get into in depth at that time.

(39:58) Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has thrown down the gauntlet to the front office that if they do not surround him with championship caliber talent, he may not sign a three year extension that he's eligible for come September 22nd. Was he out of line in saying so?

(46:13) The final Grand Slam tournament in tennis commences today as the US Open is in full swing out at Flushing Meadow in Queens. Will we see another Carlos Alcaraz-Novak Djokovic final? What about the women's side? Is it wide open? Is it Iga Swiatek's tournament to lose?

(52:14) A couple of notable signings on the ice as the Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign Brandon Hagel to an eight year extension? Is he worthy of it? While the Rangers ink Alexis Lafreniere to a two year deal, who's been disappointing as a highly touted #1 pick overall a few years ago.

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