Heat-Lakers Finals Preview. Celtics Culprits For Loss. NFL WK 3 Winners/Losers. Tampa: Sports Titletown? Dodger Pressure/MLB Wild Card Round & More

Another wild, jam packed sports week to fill you in on as I have a LOT to get off my chest! Episode 157 has it ALL. On deck:

(3:07) An NBA Finals preview as the Heat face off against the Lakers. Is Miami for real? Are they potential ‘frauds’? The Lakers quest, the ghost of Kobe Bryant, a parallel between this series and the 2004 NBA Finals?

(23:36) I’ll have a commentary on the collapse of the Celtics. Who’s to blame? What needs to improve for next season?

(36:49) NFL Week 3 winners and losers. Drew Brees not able to stretch the field? Russell Wilson MVP votes in Week 3… WEEK 3!!!!! Nick Foles magic? Not so fast! The case for Justin Herbert to become a full time starter, but we know the deal! TJ Watt vs. JJ Watt and a BRUTAL Week 4 schedule.

(56:32) The Lightning are on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup. Is Tampa on the verge of becoming a titletown?

(1:02:51) The MLB postseason spotlight is squarely on the LA Dodgers as the Wild Card round commences this week. I’ll discuss the top storylines and predict how the first layer of the playoffs will go. Also, a postmortem on the 2020 NY Mets.

(1:21:24) College football is slowly creeping into the sports conscience as the Big 10 & PAC 12 will debut in the coming weeks. What is the outlook for the college game in 2020?

(1:27:16) A brief update of the French Open Tennis tournament taking place in Paris.

(1:28:48) Conor McGregor is planning to schedule a bout with Manny Pacquiao. Does anyone care?

(1:30:00) Plus, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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NBA Offseason Frenzy Has Begun (AD to Lakers, NY/BK's Pursuit of KD, Draft, Rumors) Blues Win Cup, Yanks Questionable Trade? Mets Bullpen Implosion, Brooks Falls Short at US Open

The NBA Finals just ended, but the offseason is already proving that it's going to be wild and crazy as Episode 76 will provide the following:

The Anthony Davis trade to the Lakers. Who is the winner and loser of this deal?

Should the Knicks or Nets pursue Kevin Durant? What will the Knicks do on draft night? Plus, the aftermath of Klay Thompson's injury and the future of the Warriors.

I'll recap the Blues historic Stanley Cup run. Does home ice/court/field matter in sports? The NHL Draft is Friday. Why the Devils and Rangers will be forever linked with who they select come Friday night?

The Yankees trade for another right-handed slugger. Why I disagree with the move? And why wasn't a starting pitcher involved instead?

The Mets bullpen continues to be inflammable. The latest debacle of relief futility, plus, their upcoming season defining road trip to Atlanta, Chicago (Cubs) and Philadelphia.

A recap of Gary Woodland's US Open victory over Brooks Koepka.

My Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Warriors Last Stand? Raptor Coronation? Blues/Bruins Game 7, Yanks Stumble/Mets Rumble Into Subway Series, Jets New GM, Nadal's Dozen/State of American Tennis

Episode 74 has championship flavor and then some. On deck:

The Warriors final hurrah? Or will they push this series to a Game 6? Game 7? Will the Raptors prevail for an entire nation and capture their first ever NBA championship? Also, the Brooklyn Nets have staked their claim in the free agency frenzy. I'll explain.

The Blues and Bruins will play a Game 7 for all of the marbles. What's the biggest key to victory for both teams? I'll set the stage for the first Stanley Cup Game 7 since 2011.

The Yankees have hit a lull, while the Mets have some wind in their sails heading into their Subway Series matchup. I'll recap the week that was for both teams and what to expect in the first of two meetings between the Bombers and Amazins'.

Plus, my thoughts on the Jets new GM, Joe Douglas and what this means In regards to owner, Christopher Johnson. Rafael Nadal's continued mastery at the French Open and my view on American Tennis in 2019.

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Injured Warriors Get Even, Bruins Two Wins From Cup, Yankees Roll But Bullpen Beware, Mets Bullpen Nightmare, Joshua Letdown or Ruiz Redemption?

Episode 73 delivers more bite than bark as we enter the month of June. Here's what's cooking:

Golden State draws even in the Finals, but it came at a price. What lies ahead in Games 3 & 4? The status of Kevin Durant, Kevon Looney and Klay Thompson. Can Toronto steal one of the next two?

The Bruins are two wins away from winning their second Cup this decade. What they've done to this point? Blues G Jordan Binnington's poor play. Can the Blues even it up going back to Boston?

The Yankees have won nine straight series. Their bullpen has been lights out, but beware in the long run. I'll explain.

The Mets limp home from a brutal West Coast trip where their bullpen is a straight up disaster! What's next for the Amazins' as they try to stay afloat in the NL East?

Was Saturday nights' heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz, Jr. more of an indictment on Joshua's heart? Or Ruiz's determination?

I'll have that, plus my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Raptors Rapture, Giannis's Growth, NBA Finals Preview, STL-BOS Cup Preview, Yanks Big Week, Mets Big Trip, Twins Juggernaut? Hero & Zero of Week

Episode 71 has Championship flavor all around! On tap:

Toronto Raptors have exorcised the playoff demons, but have one more mountain to climb. Kawhi Leonard’s playoff brilliance. How the bench stepped up to win this series? Do they have a shot against the two time defending champs? On the other side, the Milwaukee Bucks fall flat on their face. What went wrong? How this loss will help the growth of Giannis Antetekoumpo? Plus, a preview of the NBA Finals.

The Quest for the Cup begins in Boston as they host the St. Louis Blues. The storylines of former Blues captain, David Backes, Blues coach, Craig Berube. Is this the end for Bruins captain, Zdeno Chara? And my prediction for who will hoist the Cup?

Also, the week that was for the Yankees and a huge showdown vs. the Red Sox. The Mets get back to .500 but have a tricky West Coast trip in LA & Arizona. And what’s in the water in Minnesota as the Twins are racking up record numbers on offense?

Plus, the French Open, another deflating first round defeat for Caroline Wozniacki. The Indianapolis 500 and the Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Bill Bradley, Managing Editor of Las Vegas Review-Journal on The Vegas Golden Knights Run to the Cup

The sports world continues to heat up as the unofficial beginning of summer is quickly upon us. Joining me on this weeks' podcast is the Assistant Managing Editor of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Bill Bradley. We'll cover everything that's transpired in the inaugural season of the Vegas Golden Knights. From the early expectations of this newly minted franchise, their surprising successful regular season, leading up to their historic magic carpet ride through this postseason as they are four wins away from winning the Stanley Cup. We'll also discuss what's happening down on the farm with the New York Mets AAA affiliate, the Las Vegas 51's to get some insight on who could be next in line to be called up to play in Flushing. Later, you'll get my perspective on what's happening in the NBA Conference Finals, an early first take on a Stanley Cup Final preview. Plus, the latest on the Mets and Yankees and much more, on this edition of The JAYREELZ Podcast. (Episode 13)

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