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Kick starting another jam packed week of sports talk as I detailed ALL of the latest and greatest. Thanks for tuning in to get your fix. On deck:

(6:37) It’s championship series time in MLB with one game complete in the NL. The Dodgers have dominated the final two games of the NLDS vs. the Padres and Game 1 last night, to the tune of 33 consecutive scoreless innings. Is the pressure off of the NL West champs as they escaped another first round exit? What are the keys for the Mets to get back in the series and win the NL? I’ll take a look at the AL in how the Yankees & Guardians have gotten to this point and preview what to possibly expect in that series? I’ll also share my thoughts on what matchup MLB wants to see in the World Series. One isn’t a surprise. The other one is, so you won’t want to miss it.

(34:48) After six weeks of the NFL season, it hasn’t been as compelling or riveting to date. There are a few feel good stories (Vikings, Texans, Commanders), but overall, there hasn’t been much to write about. What’s going on with the Cowboys as they got blasted 47-9 at home? Is Jaguars coach Doug Pederson going to leave London with a job before it’s all said and done? What got into Eagles coach Nick Sirianni jawing back at the Philly faithful? I’ll go around the league to check on what’s happening, including a big Monday night game between the Bills-Jets.

(50:51) College football had another great weekend, including a classic between Ohio State-Oregon. But it comes with a big caveat. Has the college football playoff ruined the regular season? I’ll explain why, even after big wins by Oregon, Penn State and LSU, among others made news on Saturday.

(1:02:21) After a very brief mention of Donte DiVincenzo’s spat with former assistant Knicks coach, Rick Brunson at the end of a preseason game, how about the Utah Hockey Club? Off to a 3-0 start, they’ve lit the lamp with plenty of goal scoring as they make their way through the tri-state area of NYC, beating the Islanders and Rangers while looking to sweep their visit with a game in New Jersey tonight. What is happening in Edmonton as the Western Conference Champs are off to an 0-3 start while being outscored 15-3, losing all three games at home!?

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What a difference a few days can make as I’m riding high and excited as I can be, here to deliver an hour plus of my analysis on what the sports world has to offer as the latest podcast has arrived! On deck:

(6:41) It’s a wild ride that I don’t want to get off from. The New York Mets have advanced to the NLCS for the first time since 2015 as they dispose of the Philadelphia Phillies in four games. Is this really happening? Who are these guys? I’ll go over the past two resounding victories, have a request for the baseball gods and could this ride take us fans to a World Series? I’ll check in on the other series as the Dodgers showed some toughness to push the Padres to a deciding fifth game. The Yankees get back on the beam after a rough Game 2 loss to put the Royals on the brink. Can Gerrit Cole put the hammer down in a close out game? Then the Guardians have to stay alive in Detroit as the Tigers are flying high to see if they can get back to an ALCS for the first time since 2013. I’ll also share my thoughts on the passing of former Red Sox pitcher, Luis Tiant, who died at the age of 83.

(41:26) Five plus weeks into the NFL season, we’ve got our first head coach fired as Robert Sale was given his walking papers by the New York Jets. Was this too soon? Is his replacement (defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich) the answer? It’s a rather light Week 6 schedule as the two highlight games are Washington at Baltimore, Detroit at Dallas and a big Monday night between the Bills and Jets.

(52:35) College football has a GINORMOUS game on Saturday night as #2 Ohio State will visit #3 Oregon. What does this mean for the college football playoff picture? There are two other biggies forthcoming (#1 Texas at #18 Oklahoma, #9 Ole Miss vs. #13 LSU which we’ll keep an eye on.

(56:16) The NHL is back on the sports map. It’s only been a couple of days, but I’ll discuss the Panthers opening night win and banner celebration. The Utah Hockey Club wins their first ever game and now come to the New York area over the next five days, while the Rangers may be on a mission with a statement shutout over the aging Penguins in Pittsburgh.

(1:00:49) Rafael Nadal will go off into the sunset as he’ll retire at the end of the tennis season. I’ll recap his spirit, championship play and does he belong on the sport’s Mt. Rushmore?

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I’m about to handle my business and may get a little personal because of what has transpired over the last few days and what’s to come as I roll up my sleeves and share all of the feels in the world of sports as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(6:33) After a brief mention of a Cowboys-Steelers matchup that lasted until 1:00am, the hunt for Red October in baseball shifts to a Division Series as the top two seeds are introduced in the AL & NL. First, I have to unpack how the Mets have gotten here. Where does Game 3 in Milwaukee rank in Met history after Pete Alonso’s heroics in the 9th inning? What about their Game 1 comeback of the LDS? And doing it again in Game 2 before losing? There is an issue regarding the magic that this team produced, which I’ll be sure to dissect as they come home with a chance to wrap up the series at Citi Field. There’s an all out battle on the West Coast. The Dodgers win Game 1 behind Shohei Ohtani’s game tying home run early in the contest. The Padres answer with a 10-2 win in Game 2, becoming testy with some of the Padres players and the fans in the stands. How much pressure are the Dodgers to win this series? The Guardians show up and tame the Tigers in their first game. Can they go deep into October and make a run for the title? Then the Yankees had to eke out a win in unimpressive fashion vs. Kansas City. I’ll get the full 30,000 foot view to date of what has taken place and see what lies ahead as we get into the middle of the week. Also, Terry Francona surprised the baseball world as he’s returning from a one year retirement to become the manager of the Cincinnati Reds.

(32:45) There are three teams that are facing a crossroads of their NFL season. The Jets lose over in London to fall to 2-3. The 49ers had no business losing at home to Arizona, but also fall a game under .500. And the Bengals could be over and out after squandering a 10 point lead in the 4th quarter to the Ravens, as their record stands at 1-4. Will these teams dig out of their respective holes to qualify for the playoffs in January? Of course, I’ll get into all of the craziness yesterday throughout the league, including my beloved Steelers whose defense were unable to answer Dak Prescott in the closing minutes of a gut punch of a loss against the Cowboys. And a belated farewell to Mercury Morris, the former Dolphin running back of the undefeated team back in 1972, who died a couple of weeks ago at the age of 77.

(57:25) If you thought the NFL had a crazy Sunday, college football said, I’ve got something for you. There were five major upsets in the sport, headlined by #1 Alabama losing to Vanderbilt. You also had #9 Missouri get whacked by #25 Texas A&M. Arkansas topping #4 Tennessee. #10 Michigan losing a championship rematch in Washington to the Huskies and USC gets stymied by Minnesota. What do these losses mean in the grand scheme of college football playoff things?

(1:05:27) The puck has already dropped on the NHL season with two games that the New Jersey Devils won in Prague vs. the Buffalo Sabres, but I’ll unpack the top storylines, over/under point totals, surprises, disappointments and a Stanley Cup Final prediction as the curtain will raise in earnest tomorrow night.

(1:24:21) Alex Pereira retained his light heavyweight title at UFC 307 in a tussle that turned out to be more than what it was, stopping Khalil Rountree in the fourth round on Saturday night.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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It’s a festive, celebratory mood in these parts. Not only doing what it is that I love, chopping it up when it comes to sports, but hitting a milestone that I couldn’t imagine six and a half years ago, so let’s get this sports podcast party started. On deck:

(6:48) This is the 500th Episode of the podcast! I’d be remiss if I didn’t thank you, the listeners/followers/subscribers and fans for your unwavering support, as well as the sponsors and guests who have been a part of this journey.

(11:39) Baseball’s season is coming down to this. Especially in the wild card races in the NL & AL. My beloved Mets won an ENORMOUS, MUST WIN (in my eyes) last night vs. the Phillies as the stage is set to clinch a wild card berth in Atlanta for three games starting tomorrow. Can they slay the demons of seasons past vs. their archrival? How about the Detroit Tigers? They now have the final spot in the AL wild card at the moment, overtaking the Twins who’ve collapsed, although just a game behind the Tigers as of today. Who will come out on top when it’s all said and done? I’ll break all of the latest playoff possibilities heading into the last week of the season. I’ll also get into Shohei Ohtani’s accomplishment of being the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 stolen bases in the same year. Is this the best season by an MLB player ever? How about the historic game vs. Miami? Was that the best game played in the history of the sports? On the flip side, the Chicago White Sox have equaled the worst losing season of all time. Will they stand above the 1962 Mets sooner than later? And what happened to Nationals young star, CJ Abrams pulling an all night bender in Chicago?

(36:50) Week 3 in the NFL had some surprises (Carolina’s blowout win in Las Vegas. A 49ers collapse in LA. A no-show in Dallas by the Cowboys. Same for a Tampa Bay team where Denver ran roughshod over them.) but overall, there wasn’t a lot of excitement or riveting action throughout The Shield on Thursday night/all day Sunday. Would I trade Bryce Young as rumors have come out about teams inquiring about his services?

(55:30) The same could be said for college football Week 4. There were a couple of developments (i.e. Tennessee wins for coach Josh Heupel in Oklahoma. Michigan’s QB throws for 32 yards in a WIN. Utah hangs on to win at Oklahoma State. Arch Manning’s grade against UL-Monroe) but nothing much to write home about as we’re a third of the way into the schedule.

(1:00:32) Sixers center Joel Embiid signs a three year extension with championship expectations abound. Can he deliver considering his body hasn’t held up over the past couple of years? The WNBA playoffs are here. It’s been a hotly contested, compelling, entertaining and deserving of attention season, but unfortunately, I won’t share my thoughts on this. Don’t worry. It’s not the league. It’s yours truly. I’ll explain.

(1:07:24) A heavyweight fight took place in Wembley Stadium where Daniel DuBois disposed of Anthony Joshua in five rounds by KO. Is the heavyweight title fight a shell of its old self?Please subscribe, leave a rating and post a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Pumped for another fun filled, rapid fire, adventurous trip throughout the sports map, sharing the latest and greatest from the lens of your favorite little podcast host. On deck:

(6:41) The next to last weekend of the baseball season is upon us. Another race has been just about settled in the AL East as the Orioles have fallen off a cliff down the stretch. Has all of their good fortune in the first two-thirds of the season gone by the wayside? What about the Yankees who have clinched a playoff spot with the division up next? Are they primed for a long awaited World Series run? Then you have the Twins who are gasping for air in hanging onto the final AL wild card spot, because of the Tigers uprising of late as they’re a half game behind Minnesota. Will the Tigers persevere and get into the playoffs? In the NL, my beloved Mets are in good position to qualify for October baseball. Will they avoid another season ending flop at the hands of the Braves? With just ten days to go in the 2024 year, it’s coming down to the wire as the playoff chase heats up.

(33:55) Some injuries to key players (Deebo Samuel, Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Kupp, AJ Brown, etc.), the benching of Panthers QB Bryce Young (was it warranted? Is his tenure in Carolina coming to a close?) two intriguing 2-0 matchups (Houston at Minnesota, LA Chargers at Pittsburgh), the Jets opening up this weekend with the Patriots coming to town tonight and could the Ravens go to 0-3 in Dallas as those are the key storylines heading into NFL Week 3.

(53:40) The college football schedule will be a third of the way concluded after this weekend, with the one game of note is #6 Tennessee visiting #15 Oklahoma.

(56:04) NHL training camps open up today as another season is coming. One familiar face in Pittsburgh will return as Sidney Crosby signed a two year deal. Will the Pens have one last run to their Stanley Cup heyday?

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Summer is in its swan song, with fall making its way into our consciousness as so is the latest podcast, detailing ALL that’s happening in the world of sports. On deck:

(6:50) The podcast is on the cusp of a milestone. The 500th episode is forthcoming next Monday as the countdown has begun towards that achievement.

(7:14) After briefly touching on the Mets chase to secure the final Wild Card spot in the National League, the NFL is in pole position as Week 2 comes to a close. I’ll highlight the shocking outcomes of yesterday’s games (i.e. losses by Detroit, Dallas & San Francisco), which leads to who’s the surprising 2-0 teams (Tampa Bay, New Orleans, Minnesota, to name a few) On the flip side, who have shocked the early part of the schedule with an 0-2 start (Baltimore, Cincinnati, Jacksonville & LA Rams). I’ll recap all that took place throughout the sport and peek into tonight’s matchup between Atlanta vs. Philadelphia.

(44:26) Georgia got out of Dodge with a scratching, clawing, fighting to the bitter 13-12 win at Kentucky. Was this a good thing? Or one to be concerned about? Texas unveiled highly touted prospect, Arch Manning. (If you don’t know, you’ll have to tune in) with QB Quinn Ewers leaving with an oblique injury. He only put up five total TD’s in a cakewalk of a win vs. UTSA. You had LSU depart Columbia with a last minute win at South Carolina. Besides that, there were slim pickings on the collegiate level.

(52:52) MLB is down to the final couple of the weeks of the season. After a rough back two games in Philadelphia for the Mets, can they make it to Atlanta next Tuesday even in the NL wild card chase. I’ll keep you up to date on what’s happening in the AL wild card as well. Also, are the Yankees a shoo in to clinch the AL East? What about the health of Dodgers pitcher, Tyler Glasnow as he may be done for the year with a nagging elbow injury?

(1:10:08) Training camp opens up in the NHL on Thursday. I have a couple of newsworthy items (A key defenseman out for New Jersey. Seattle extends defenseman Adam Larsson. And the untimely death of former tough guy, Stephen Peat.

(1:12:58) Canelo Alvarez retains his super middleweight title by easily beating Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas Saturday night. As for UFC, Merab Dvalishvili handily beats Sean O’Malley in a decisive victory for the bantamweight title.

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The descent of summer is here as we’re officially ten days away from autumn, but the ascent of another podcast is set to take place with all that’s transpired in sports. On deck:

(6:42) There’s a team in the American League that has shocked a lot of people (including yours truly) of late. Who would’ve thought that the Detroit Tigers would flirt with the final Wild Card spot as early as two weeks ago? I’ll talk about their charge to where they’re three games back of the Minnesota Twins for that last seed to qualify for the postseason. As for the other team that’s trying to secure a playoff berth in the NL, the Mets won an enormous game vs. Toronto yesterday afternoon to put themselves up by one game over Atlanta heading into the final couple of weeks of the season. Will they hang on and clinch? Also, I’ll discuss the return of Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto,

Shohei Ohtani on the cusp of a 50 HR/50 steals season. Some controversy in the Bronx as Yankees prized prospect Jason Dominguez is back in the majors. What about Alex Verdugo? Plus, the health of Hall of Famer Wade Boggs.

(43:10) The PAC-12 in college football is getting a face lift? Four teams may get approval today to move from the Mountain West (Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State & San Diego State) joining Oregon State and Washington State. Is this a good move? Week 3 in the sport is not eye popping, but there are a few intriguing games with some ranked teams going on the road (Oregon-Oregon St., Utah-Utah St., Alabama-Wisconsin) to name a few.

(49:33) More off field incidents continue to pile up in the NFL. You had Tyreek Hill’s confrontation with the police, which is more about law enforcement, than the Dolphins wideout. Then you have Browns QB, Deshaun Watson with another sexual assault accusation, although stated that he did no wrongdoing, but hangs over him and the team after a dreadful opening game vs. Dallas. I’ll preview the upcoming schedule, which kicks off with a good one in Miami tonight as Buffalo invades South Florida to play their division foe.

(1:00:23) Lastly, there’s a super middleweight title defense (the eighth one) for Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night. He’s facing a kid from Brooklyn (Edgar Berlanga with knockout potential) Will he be any competition against the legendary boxer?

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I’ve got my sleeves rolled up, ready to unleash the inner sports beast as I have plenty to say over the course of the next hour plus as the latest episode is here. On deck:

(6:48) NFL Week 1 was all that, a bag of chips and a six pack of your favorite beer. You have 15 cities that is dreaming of a trip to the Super Bowl and 15 others that think the sky is falling and that their season is over. There are four places that have expectations, but disappointed their fan base (i.e. Falcons, Browns, Bengals & Giants) due to their lack of execution and flat play. I’ll highlight each team, go through all of the games this weekend. On top of unpacking Dak Prescott’s the richest player in NFL history, Lamar Jackson’s play in the opener against KC, the Ravens predictability on offense, Roger Goodell wanting SIXTEEN international games and Kendrick Lamar’s your Super Bowl Halftime performer. How do you think his adversary, Drake feels about this?

(45:58) There were two loud booms in a rather quiet college football Week 2. Texas went into the Big House to play the defending champion Michigan as took them to the back of the woodshed, winning 31-12. Is Texas a threat to be a champion before the end of the year? Will Michigan bounce back from his hangover? What happened to Notre Dame? They were a 28.5 point favorite vs. Northern Illinois only to lose in the final seconds 16-14. Does this loss bode well for the Fightin’ Irish? Or one that may be tough to overcome in the long run?

(53:20) We’re down to the final three weeks of the MLB season. Things are status quo as there are only two races worth discussing. The AL East between the Yankees-Orioles and the final NL Wild Card spot with the Braves-Mets.

(58:56) The US Open concluded yesterday as the tennis year went out in a whimper as Jannik Sinner won his first Open title, amid controversy surrounding two recent failed drug tests. And Aryna Sabalenka overcomes a loss to Coco Gauff in the final last year to beat Jessica Pegula for her initial Open win.

(1:04:21) I’ll wrap up with some NBA news as Nuggets guard, Jamal Murray gets a max contract.

(1:05:34) And two retirements in the NHL by the Staal brothers (i.e. Eric & Marc) as they combined for 35 years in the league and move on to the next phase of their respective lives.

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Riding through the sports country with plenty of destinations to visit as I conclude a crazy week with whatever’s happening throughout the landscape. On deck:

(2:51) A bit of housekeeping to get into. If you’re looking for some NFL talk or a preview of the 2024 season, you’ll have to go to the previous podcast as I released that just hours ago. I have to shout out my brother Justin as he celebrates a birthday today. Of course, please drink OLIPOP soda and see promo above.

(5:54) It seems as if the MLB playoff landscape is coming down to two races, both involving the New York teams. The Yankees have been neck and neck with the Baltimore Orioles for the AL East all summer long. With their recent struggles, can they capture the division flag? As for the Mets, they’re riding a seven game winning streak, just a half game behind the final wild card spot in the NL. Can they keep pace with the Atlanta Braves, with whom they’re battling for the #6 seed? I’ll get into how the Royals have sputtered but are in good shape of securing a wild card spot. Fernando Tatis’s return to the Padres lineup as they’ll need his presence the rest of the way. We’re just three and a half weeks away from the conclusion of the regular season.

(24:26) Florida St. put up an embarrassing performance on Monday night after losing in Dublin, Ireland to start 0-2. Do they still have a shot to secure a playoff spot after their rough start? It’s a weak college football schedule this weekend as the highlight is #3 Texas in #10 Michigan at high noon on Saturday.

(31:40) There’s been a pleasant surprise at the US Open this week. You have three US players (Taylor Fritz, Francis Tiafoe and Jessica Pegula) still alive searching for their first ever Grand Slam championship. I’ll address their runs to the semifinals. Do they have a shot to win the whole thing?

(38:50) If I asked you, who is the highest paid player in the NHL as of this moment, you’d probably say Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers. Well, you’d be half right. His teammate, Leon Draisaitl just inked an eight year deal worth $14M a year. What do you think the three time MVP and face of the league would get if this was his walk year?

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NFL fans! The season is here!

Please join me as I’ll have a complete analysis of the upcoming 2024 campaign filled with plenty of storylines (I.e. A possible Chiefs 3-peat, Lamar Jackson’s Super Bowl mission, Aaron Rodgers/Jets expectations, last stand for Dak Prescott & Mike McCarthy in Dallas, to name a few) I’ll breakdown all of the divisions, my surprise and disappointment teams in the league, over/under win totals, a knockout pool pick for Week 1 and who’ll face off in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans come February. If you’re looking to tap in on everything to what the NFL will have to offer, you’ve come to the right place.

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The unofficial ending of summer brings a new beginning as the sports universe gets resurrected after a slow couple of months. Here to detail all that’s happening as I have a lot to get into. On deck:

(2:59) We can all rejoice as the sports universe will start to pick up after an expected, but rough six weeks or so. I’ll tend to some housekeeping before I kick off the podcast (i.e. latest vlog on my YouTube channel below, a mention of a sponsor in OLIPOP soda, please see above) with another sponsor about to be introduced to you guys and gals in the coming days.

(5:35) Baseball is down to its final four weeks of the regular season. Could there be a turn in the pennant chase, in both the division and wild card races? There are a couple of teams that have thrusted them into the discussion over the past few days, including my beloved NY Mets. I also bring up the fact that the Chicago White Sox are headed to regular season futility after getting swept over the weekend and now have lost seven in a row. I’ll see where we’re at with the latest throughout the sport as to who is where, how far behind and how close will these races will be as we get to the homestretch of the season.

(30:13) College football is here! Is this going to be a year of reckoning for the Georgia Bulldogs after their thrashing of Clemson? The Miami Hurricanes are trying to take a step towards their halcyon days after beating up the Florida Gators. Texas A&M hung in there vs. Notre Dame, but the Fightin’ Irish pulled away late to win at College Station. USC upset the LSU Tigers out in Sin City last night as the first week will be completed after Florida St. hosts Boston College tonight.

(39:41) I’ll unpack the over/under win total numbers in the NFL as I’ll tease on a couple that I’m interested in. I’ll reveal those on Thursday’s podcast. Now that Brandon Aiyuk signed on the dotted line in San Francisco, what about Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons and Haason Reddick? Speaking of the 49ers, thankfully rookie wideout Rickey Pearsall survived a huge scare as a robbery attempt was near fatal in broad daylight.

(49:50) A terrible tragedy transpired late Thursday night as Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau & his brother Matthew died in a car/bike accident is South Jersey prior to their sisters wedding the day after. Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes hits the jackpot with a new eight year deal worth over $63 million dollars.

(54:17) What a whirlwind the US Open has been over the last four days? You’ve had three major stars OUSTED as Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff did not make it to Week 2. Is that a good thing for a sport that needs their stars to go deep into these tournaments?

(1:03:40) I’ll highlight a few NBA signings that took place this past week.

(1:04:16) Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx Cup yesterday. It’s not a Grand Slam major, but it is his sixth this year on the Tour. He is the number one player in golf. Could there be a faction that feel Xander Schauffele is part of the ‘best golfer in the world’ discussion, with TWO majors under his belt this year alone?

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Just days away from September as we say bye bye to a slow stretch in the sports world with the final podcast of the month coming at ya. On deck:

(2:54) Some housekeeping to begin. The latest vlog on the YouTube channel is forthcoming this Saturday, so keep your eyes peeled for that. And, of course, OLIPOP soda. Please see promo above.

(5:18) We can say goodbye to the Sports Dead Zone, Pt. 2 as we get set for what will be an intriguing college football season. Between teams moving from old conferences to new, schedules that have been enhanced and a twelve team playoff format that’s ushered in for the first time in the sport’s history. I’ll unpack a couple of big picture storylines on how the chase for the postseason is fueling a regular season that we’ll experience for the first time. I’ll predict who’ll win it all and do any of the teams (5-12 to qualify for the playoffs) have a shot to go all the way?

(32:20) It was another gut punch by the Mets to their core fans (yours truly included) after losing another eighth inning lead on this road trip, putting them in a spot where they may not make the postseason at all. Is that going to be the case? The Kansas City Royals had a golden opportunity to take over first place in the AL Central, but squandered a late lead as the Guardians salvaged a series and took back first place in the process. Are the Royals for real? I’ll update the latest with the division and wild card races, with both the Cubs and Tigers trying to get into the playoff discussion.

(49:58) The NFL is now one week away. Next Thursday the new season begins. No previews or over/unders just yet, but am I looking forward to the upcoming year? You may be surprised by the answer, but I’ll surely explain. Plus, CeeDee Lamb gets his money in Dallas. No notable cuts on the league’s cut day Tuesday. Former Rams LB Ernest Jones finds a new home and Russell Wilson will start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

(57:12) The US Open is in full swing. Not much to report as far as major upsets, but history was made as the longest match in Open history took place between Daniel Evans vs. Karen Khachanov. With Evans winning, will he embark on a magic carpet ride into the weekend?

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The sports storm is coming. August is on its way out, while September is on the horizon with plenty of sports to dive into. Same for the podcast as I have a few things cooking that I want to share. On deck:

(3:01) As we’re slowly but surely coming out of this Sports Dead Zone, Pt. 2, baseball is still the main topic. Despite it being status quo from when we last met on Thursday’s podcast, in regards to division and wild card races. The big storyline coming out of the weekend are the power numbers of the likely MVP’s in Aaron Judge & Shohei Ohtani. Can Judge break his own home run record? Will Ohtani reach the 50/50 plateau? Who would you want up at the plate with the money on the line? Judge or Ohtani? I’ll peek at the latest but not-so-greatest pennant races and look for the upcoming schedule over the next three days on the back end of this episode. My apologies ahead of time.

(21:43) College football season is underway. That’s right! Florida State suffered a huge loss, losing to Georgia Tech. Does this affect the Seminoles chances of qualifying for the twelve team playoff in December?

(31:14) Rosters in the NFL must be down to 53 by 4pm tomorrow. Who’ll be left on the scrap heap for other teams to gobble up? You had a couple of signings (KC’s Creed Humphrey and ATL’s AJ Terrell) Who has the upper hand to get the starting QB job in Pittsburgh? Plus, a couple of key injuries (DAL Daron Bland and CLE Nick Chubb) to teams with high expectations this year.

(36:12) The final tennis tournament of 2024 has arrived as the US Open commences. I’ll give you a couple of interesting angles (A wide open women’s field. A not so wide one for the men’s) as the tennis world is focused on New York over the next two weeks.

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Still in the muck of this sports dead zone, but that’ll keep me on my toes as I conclude the week with another fun filled podcast. On deck:

(2:42) Just a little housekeeping as I released the latest vlog for my YouTube channel (@JAYREELZ) with Part 2, Escape To Florida: Miami! It’s not just a vlog, it’s a MOVIE, with lots of interesting stuff documented, including me visiting the former Marlins Park to watch Mets-Marlins in person. Plus, my friendly reminder to visit OLIPOP to get your discount on a healthy sods for your gut. Please see above.

(5:17) Baseball hasn’t changed much in the days since the last podcast. The most intriguing story coming out of yesterday is the Mets huge win over the Orioles to take the series before heading out West, in what I believe, is a make or break road trip. Four games in San Diego, followed by three in Arizona, two teams ahead of them in the Wild Card chase. I’ll talk about some critical injuries to key players on teams looking to punch their ticket to October, (Braves Austin Riley, Orioles Zach Eflin, Yankees Luis Gil) and some anticipated returns, (Astros Justin Verlander and Dodgers Yoshinobu Yamamoto). I’ll peek at the latest playoff picture, the upcoming weekend schedule and the retirement of Reds 1B Joey Votto.

(30:08) The NFL will conclude their preseason schedule this weekend as we stand by for Week 1 just two weeks from Sunday. I’ll get into the rookie QB’s that have been anointed starters (I.e. Commanders Jayden Daniels & Broncos Bo Nix) What about Bears Caleb Williams and Patriots Drake Maye? Then you have the Tua Tagovailoa-Brian Flores feud that was revealed this week. Did Tua do the right thing to address this with the media? How about how Brian Flores handled this?

(37:38) College football commences on Saturday as Florida State will play Georgia Tech, but the season in earnest starts on August 31st. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and his assistant both receive a one game suspension for violating recruitment protocol with QB Cade McNamara.

(41:26) Some sad news in the NBA as longtime Warriors fixture in the organization as a player, coach and executive, Al Attles dies at the age of 87,

(43:39) There was a trade in the NHL as Patrik Laine wanted out of Columbus  and got shipped to Montreal for a defenseman. Was that where Laine wanted to go?

(45:35) The final Grand Slam of tennis will take place on Monday. Thankfully, Jannik Sinner will NOT be suspended for testing positive TWICE for a steroid. How he was able to avoid time off? Speaking of Sinner, if he were to get to a final and win, he’ll have Carlos Alcaraz on his side of the draw, with Novak Djokovic standing in his way to win the US Open? I’ll have more on this when we reconvene on Monday’s podcast.

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Inching closer to September as we’re just two weeks away from Labor Day, but right now it’s about delivering another passion fueled podcast to cover all of what’s happening in sports. On deck:

(2:55) Some housekeeping right out of the gate. The latest vlog is up on my YouTube channel, Escape To Florida, Part 1: Orlando, which I implore you to please give it a view as you’ll get a more personal side of yours truly. Of course, the promo for OLIPOP soda. Please see above for more.

(7:00) Is baseball possibly staring at a barren wasteland this time next month? I’ll dissect what I see when it comes to a potential Sleepy September, especially in the AL/NL Wild Card races.

(29:06) With the preseason schedule coming to a close by the end of the week, should I be startled by the Pittsburgh Steelers lack of execution on offense? What about the progress of NY Giants QB, Daniel Jones. Plus, a couple of signings (Justin Simmons in ATL & Stephon Gilmore in MIN) paved the way for what took place in the NFL this past weekend.

(39:54) The NBA schedule has been released. Opening night should be compelling as we’ll see where the NY Knicks stack against the defending champion, Boston Celtics. Also, the Christmas Day slate, even with the NFL’s intruding on the Association’s party, as I’ll break down what those two days mean to the hoops fan.

(48:01) Saturday night was a huge UFC fight that fizzled in my eyes as Dricus DuPlessis submits Israel Adesanya in the fourth round, while Adesanya had been winning the match at that point.

(52:22) There will be a couple of omissions to the US Open lineup, which begins next week. Marketa Vondrousova and Cam Norrie are out with injuries. Same to Rafael Nadal, as we know. And Carlos Alcaraz unravels in a known tournament in Cincninati as a tune up to what’ll take place at Flushing Meadows in the final Grand Slam of the year.

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

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

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

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

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

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Navigating our way through a lackluster sports month as we inch closer to September. I’m glad you stopped by so I can fill you in on all of the latest and greatest. On deck:

(2:45) A friendly reminder to check the previous podcast with special guest, Keith McPherson of WFAN joins me to share his broadcasting journey which is inspiring and fascinating, to say the least.

(4:54) With the Olympics now concluded and back to a somewhat barren wasteland in the sports universe, thank goodness for baseball because that’s the constant as we continue to trudge through August. As the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres create some separation in the NL Wild Card race over the past week, what does this mean for the New York Mets? They were sleepless and pretty much scoreless in Seattle over the weekend as they finished up a 4-6 road trip. They’re a half game behind the Atlanta Braves for the final wild card spot in the NL. Although being in the thick of it, the next 19 games, could determine whether or not, they’ll be within striking distance come September. I’ll go through what the AL Wild Card race looks like at this moment. And the disparity of the division races in the AL compared to the NL.

(30:26) The 2024 Olympics officially have come and gone. I can’t say that I’ll have a happy recap, since I wasn’t invested in any of the action in Paris. I will mention the hullabaloo over the lack of playing time for Jayson Tatum as the Men’s Team won the gold in basketball. The Jordan Chiles bronze medal scoring controversy, Noah Lyles coming up sick during his events on the track and a couple of other things to discuss as we say ‘au revoir’ to the Summer Games.

(36:45) NFL preseason is underway. What are some of the takeaways from the past weekend? Is it Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels first taste of NFL play? The new kickoff rule? Jerry Jones vs. CeeDee Lamb? The release of JuJu Smith Schuster from New England. And Tashaun Gipson has found a home in Jacksonville, while having to serve a suspension for violating the league’s PED policy.

(42:44) Jim Harbaugh is going back to Michigan! This isn’t clickbait. This is a fact. He’s going back to Ann Arbor for the home opener on August 31st as an honorary captain to celebrate their national title of last year. Is this a middle finger to the NCAA?

(45:53) Sadly, I wrap up the podcast with the news of Hall of Fame golfer, Juan ‘Chi Chi’ Rodriguez dying over the weekend at the age of 88. I’ll briefly get into his swashbuckling attitude on the course and how much he enjoyed the game when he played decades ago.

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Today concludes a trifecta of podcasts for the week. And it delivers a very special guest. Joining me to share his journey in life and broadcasting is Keith McPherson, sports talk show host of WFAN in New York. He’ll unpack how his love for sports began, growing up in New Jersey. His unbridled passion in grinding his way from working at the MLB Fan Cave in lower Manhattan, to managing social media for the NFL, helping develop podcasts for other hosts, to getting his big opportunity in taking over for the legendary Steve Somers on the famed WFAN. It’s a story of determination, dedication and inspiration in creating his luck and generating a path to stardom. He even got a ‘roll call’ from the famous Bleacher Creatures at Yankee Stadium, while calling a game on the radio filling in for Suzyn Waldman. Oh yeah. This is a conversation that you won’t want to miss.

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I’m honored to welcome in a new partnership to the podcast. Are you familiar with OLIPOP soda?  Please go to www.drinkolipop.com, use promo code JAYREELZ for 15% off of your purchase.

The middle of a JAYREELZ podcast sandwich as there’s plenty to savor before we top it off with another one tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by to whet your appetite with plenty of sports chatter as THISSSSSS…

(3:08) I’ll take care of some housekeeping as another podcast will come your way tomorrow with a special guest (WFAN’s Keith McPherson) and of course, I have to plug the OLIPOP promotion. Please see above and support.

(5:53) The dog days of August are here. Or are they? Considering how cool it’s been in the Northeast over the last couple of days has made it feel like October. Which is apropos with the NFL season commencing just four weeks from today.

(7:00) What is going on in LA with the Dodgers? Or maybe it’s what’s in the water in Arizona and San Diego as they’ve played over the heads to where both teams are just three games back of the Dodgers. Is there any concern that the Dodgers are on the verge of choking the division away? Will the Diamondbacks & Padres eventually cool off? Speaking of which, are the Twins primed to overtake the Guardians in the AL Central, with a four game series taking place between the two this weekend? Baseball is starting to peak here as there are plenty of good series (PHI-ARZ, HOU-BOS, NYM-SEA, STL-KC, BAL-TB) to keep an eye on over the next few days.

(26:55) 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk has been the talk in the NFL over the past few days as we’ll see where he ends up after requesting a trade earlier this training camp. The two teams that are frontrunners (CLE, PIT) or is there another team laying in the weeds to procure the wideout? Chiefs K Harrison Butler signed the richest contract in NFL history at his position. Is there any more pressure on him to deliver as he secured the bag?

(34:50) In the Association, the Utah Jazz re-up on one of their own as Lauri Markkanen signed a max deal to stay in Salt Lake City. Plus, Charles Barkley changes his mind and will honor his TNT contract after the NBA leaves the network after next year. Will his personality work with other sports or events that aren’t basketball?

(39:57) The NCAA hands down a four year suspension to former Michigan Wolverine coach, Jim Harbaugh, for “unethical conduct” during their championship season. With Harbaugh coach of the Los Angeles Chargers over the next five years, is this suspension weak by the NCAA?

(43:22) I haven’t been interested or intrigued by anything that’s going on at the Summer Olympics in Paris. In fact, I’m upset because the committee is adding flag football as a sport to the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. What’s next? Stickball!

(47:12) Rafael Nadal will bypass the final Grand Slam of the calendar year in a couple of weeks at the US Open. Is this the beginning of the end for the tennis great?

Please subscribe, leave a rating and post a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.

For daily shorts, weekly vlogs and then some, please subscribe to my YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMucZq-BQrUrpuQzQ-jYF7w

If you'd like to contribute to the production of the podcast, please visit my Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/TheJAYREELZPodcast  

Many thanks for all of your love and support.  

Intro/outro music by Cyklonus.

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