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Getting through this slow, sports Dead Zone period, yet again as I'll share whatever the sports universe has to offer. On deck:

(2:39) The Baltimore Orioles have been flying high, leading the AL East with the best record in the league. With all of their young talent and promise on the rise, there's a looming presence from ownership that could upset the potential of how far this team can go over the next five years. Then there are the Yankees. Is it possible that there could be a housecleaning in the front office and/or the manager if they do not make it to the postseason? As for what's happening on the field, the Mariners have started to click as they're in the midst of a seven game winning streak. Can they threaten the Rangers for the division lead in the AL West? The Phillies have played well as they've thrusted themselves to the top of the Wild Card lead in the NL, in light of newly acquired Michael Lorenzen throwing a no-hitter vs. the Nationals. I’ll take a peek at all of the latest that’s happening in the divisions and wild card races as we approach the middle of August.

(33:19) Hard Knocks premiered on HBO the other night as the Jets are highlighted this year. I haven't watched it yet, but from what I've heard it's been an absolute lovefest between QB Aaron Rodgers and the team. The Commanders are back in the news cycle. Coach Ron Rivera had to retract some comments about his offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy and his intensity toward the players. This is a make or break year for Rivera with a new regime in tow. There's been more off the field news as former Raiders wideout Henry Ruggs has been sentenced three to ten years for his fatal accident back two years ago in Las Vegas. Saints RB Alvin Kamara and Colts CB Chris Lammons have been suspended for three games at the start of the season for their involvement in a fight that took place in Vegas last year. No matter how many players get in trouble off the field and all of the negative press that it generates, it goes to show that 'The Shield' is inpenetrable when it comes to things like this.

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Is the sports scene starting to pick up? It sure does look that way for the moment as I dissect and divulge all that's taken place over the past few days. On deck:

(2:49) It was a wild weekend in the MLB over the weekend. Are the Twins establishing themselves as the team to beat in the AL Central? With the way the Guardians have played, they just might be. Speaking of which, the Guardians & White Sox had a donneybrook on Saturday night as Jose Ramirez got the best of Tim Anderson in a crazy scene out at Progressive Field. Then you had former White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton blast his former team stating that there's no leadership, taking a shot at manager Pedro Grifol, which speaks to how they've underachieved over the past two years. The Blue Jays went into Fenway to sweep the Red Sox as they've put some distance in the Wild Card race in the AL. Will the Red Sox be heard from after a lost weekend? I'll go through both the AL & NL pennant chase, dissecting each league with some intriguing storylines (i.e. Rangers rolling in AL West, Yankees rough road, Cubs becoming a force in NL Central?) And a presumptuous prediction by yours truly in regards to the future of the current Mets manager, Buck Showalter.

(26:17) The NFL opened their exhibition season this past Thursday and had the Hall of Fame induction on Saturday. Did I watch? I'll segue to the college circuit as they've made a ton of news over the past few days. Two teams are leaving the PAC-12 (Oregon & Washington) to join the Big Ten. While Utah & Arizona State are moving to the Big 12. With all of these teams (including USC, UCLA to the Big Ten. Oklahoma & Texas moving to the SEC in the next year) moving to bigger and better conferences, how does this change the landscape of the sport overall? Is this good for college football?

(39:18) The US Women's Team fell short of repeating as World Cup Champions as they were ousted by Sweden. Who's to blame here? Was it just bad luck? A lack of fire?

(44:38) On the NBA front, Anthony Davis signed an extension to stay with the Lakers to make him the highest paid player (annually) in the league at $62 million per. Why this deal is high risk/high reward as the Lakers look to get back their championship mojo?

(49:24) There was a huge trade in the NHL as Norris Trophy winning defenseman, Erik Karlsson gets shipped from San Jose to Pittsburgh in a three team deal involving Montreal, to fortify and upgrade a backline and power play already equipped with future Hall of Famers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Does this automatically make the Penguins a team to beat in the East? Also, the Capitals sign resident tough guy, Tom Wilson to a seven year deal. Is he worth a long term deal as such?

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August is here as we await to get out of the doldrums of a slow sports period. Have no fear. There are a few topics on the board that I'll dive into as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(2:43) As we continue to slog through this Sports Dead Zone, Pt. 2, thankfully there's baseball to discuss. After the dust settled from the MLB trade deadline on Tuesday, I'll get into a few of the trades that teams normally aren't in this position (i.e. Orioles, Marlins, Diamondbacks, etc.) at this time of the year and how they've set themselves up for this playoff chase. Of course, you know I have to throw in my rusty two red cents on the Mets. The "fire sale" that wasn't, turned into that did as they sent Justin Verlander to Houston on Tuesday. The course of this franchise has changed direction drastically, to the point that they are transitioning in 2024. Is that a good thing? Why have they done a 180? I'll unpack all of it, as well as, all of the latest in the division and wild card races with now less than two months to go in the regular season.

(34:40) Are you ready for some football? Well, sort of. The NFL preseason kicks off tonight with the Jets-Browns playing in the Hall of Fame Game. Do I have any interest? The actual season commences five weeks from tonight with Lions facing the Super Bowl Champion Chiefs. Why I am NOT a fan of that game? The Denver Broncos have had a training camp to forget as they've had two players either suffer a season ending injury (WR Tim Patrick) or out indefinitely with a heart condition (WR KJ Hamler)

(40:24) I haven't gotten into the US Women's Soccer Team performing in the World Cup as they were almost sent packing vs. Portugal. Why I can't get into it? Or even the sport on a whole?

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As July comes to a conclusion, I'll take a look back AND look ahead to what the sports galaxy has to offer as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(3:44) The MLB trade deadline is tomorrow at 6pm. Some teams have been wheeling and dealing to fortify their rosters for a playoff stretch run (i.e. Angels), but the biggest deal to date was the Mets sending Max Scherzer to Texas for a minor league prospect. I GO IN on why this needed to happen? How Scherzer snaked his way out of town? And will the Mets make more deals before the deadline comes and goes? You won't want to miss what I have to say about this, as well as, the current state of the AL/NL wild card races. Can the Padres kick start their season after a sweep vs. the Rangers? The Brewers free fall. A HUGE week for the Yankees and much more as the dog days of August are on the horizon.

(32:22) Some controversy is brewing in Indianapolis as star running back, Jonathan Taylor and the front office are playing a psychological tug of war. The front office states that Taylor suffered a non football injury as he failed a physical prior to the start of training camp, whereas Taylor, says that's not the case. Could this get ugly quick as Taylor is in the final year of his rookie contract? Let the soap opera begin with the Jets as Aaron Rodgers has come to the defense of his current offensive coordinator and former Broncos head coach, Nathaniel Hackett. This comes in light of comments made by the current Denver coach, Sean Payton towards Hackett where QB Russell Wilson was mishandled throughout last year. Is this anything to keep on our radar as both teams will matchup in Week 5? Bengals fans have their fingers crossed as Joe Burrow went down with a calf injury in a non contact play during a drill on Thursday. Any long term concerns for the franchise QB? The Vikings avoided a breakup with star pass rusher Danielle Hunter as they agree on a one year deal.

(42:04) Terence Crawford showed Errol Spence Jr. a thing or two about being a welterweight champion as he dominated with a 9th round TKO on Saturday night. What's next for Crawford? And how will Spence recuperate from such a rough loss?

(44:31) Justin Gaethje had to wait five years to avenge his loss to Dustin Poirier winning by KO in the second round with a head kick. Could a third installment be in the works between the two fighters?

(46:16) Not much happening in the NHL or NBA. Although I do discuss Vladimir Tarasenko finds a home in Ottawa. While nothing much is happening on the Damian Lillard trade front as a memo went out to the 30 teams regarding the Blazers star guard.

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There's quite a bit to get into as I close out the week with my third podcast detailing all that's transpired in the world of sports. On deck:

(3:15) The MLB trade deadline is days away. Who would've thought that the Angels are the first team to get the ball rolling as they acquire pitcher Lucas Giolito from the White Sox. Not only are they looking to contend as they're four games back of the AL Wild Card, but is this a message sent to Shohei Ohtani that they mean business? I'll go through some of the other key players that have been rumored to be dealt by the August 1st deadline. And also, bring you up to speed on the Wild Card races in both leagues and see where we stand heading into the final weekend of July.

(22:11) NFL training camps are open throughout the nation. Aaron Rodgers takes a significant pay cut in New York, which'll free up cap space to bring in more players as they look to make a Super Bowl run. Giants RB Saquon Barkley signs a one year deal to stay in NY. Why I think this is his last year on the G-Men? I'll cover a few other big signings (i.e. Andrew Thomas, Trevon Diggs and Justin Herbert) as we're six weeks away from the start of the regular season.

(27:46) Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is facing a four game suspension for recruiting violations back in 2020. Was this a slap on the wrist? Why wasn't Harbaugh up front? Should the suspension been harsher?

(32:18) Jaylen Brown has signed the richest contract in NBA history as he re-ups with the Celtics for $304 million dollars. Is he worth it? Is it more of the system than the player? Then you had the unfortunate story regarding Bronny James as he recovers from cardiac arrest that he suffered during a practice at USC.

(39:24) Longtime Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron goes off into the sunset and retires after 19 seasons with the organization. Does he belong on the teams Mount Rushmore? Sebastian Aho signs an eight year deal to stay in Carolina. And a sad note as Blackhawks CEO Rocky Wirtz dies at the age of 70.

(43:37) You have a good marquee fight on Saturday night in boxing as Errol Spence Jr. will square off against Terence Crawford. Is this match a few years too late? As for the UFC, you have another Dustin Poirier-Justin Gaethje bout as they'll go at it for a second time.

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The second of three podcasts this week delivers a very special guest. Erika Fernandez, Senior Social Producer of The Sporting News joins me as we converse about her journey in journalism. Is The Sporting News, an iconic publication, still relevant in a digital world? The challenges of being a Latinx woman on the beat. A word or two on our underachieving, yet beloved Mets and much more. I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did as Erika shares her story with passion, enthusiasm, with a few laughs sprinkled in.

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Streaking into the final week of July with the first of THREE podcasts as I get into all that's going on in the world of sports. On deck:

(3:03) Are the Baltimore Orioles ready to take the next step as being a major contender in the AL? They sure showed the baseball world that they may be primed for a World Series run come October after winning three of four and taking over the AL East vs. Tampa Bay. There is a key missing ingredient that may stand in the middle of the way of a deep postseason run or a short one. I'll get into that, plus everything else happening in the MLB (Reds playing better, Dodgers with a first place cushion after a successful road trip, the Twins overtake first place in the AL Central) with a look at both the AL & NL Wild Card races to date.

(25:15) There wasn't much, if any, drama surrounding the final golf major of the year as Brian Harman was your runaway winner of The Open Championship. Which means another year goes by for Rory McIlroy not winning a Grand Slam tournament as I'll go in great detail.

(34:27) There's been a rallying cry for the respect of the running back in the NFL as there was a Zoom call with some of the top RB's in the sport over the weekend. Will this call amount to more money and notice among the GM's and owners of these teams to get their true worth? We don't have to worry about Daniel Snyder anymore as the sale of the Commanders is official. Will this new regime try to bring back the glory days of what this proud franchise once was?

(45:04) Lionel Messi's debut with Inter Miami was storybook to say the least as he scored a goal in stoppage time to secure a 2-1 win over Cruz Azul. Did this development rock the sports world here in the US? Or was it just an afterthought?

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We're starting to see a change in the stratosphere as the sports world is showing some life coming out of its dead zone. I'm here to relay all of the good, bad and ugly of the past few days as the most recent edition is available for your edification. On deck:

(2:39) For the first time all year, the Tampa Bay Rays do not have sole possession of first place as the Baltimore Orioles are percentage points ahead of them in the AL East. That sets up a gargantuan showdown between the two teams this weekend starting tonight in a four game series. The Reds and Marlins have hit the skids after the break, trying to get back some of their mojo from earlier in the month. What has happened to the Yankees? They've been a huge disappointment losing two of three to Colorado, then getting swept by Anaheim this week. You know I'll dissect all that's going on in the Bronx as they try to keep their heads above water in this AL playoff chase. I'll see what else is happening in MLB as we're just 12 days away from the trade deadline.

(20:08) The final golf major of 2023 has commenced as The Open out in Northern England. The big story is how will Rory McIlroy perform as he's on the verge on a nine year drought between major wins. How will he fare here on a course where he won the Open back in 2014?

(28:49 ) A couple of NFL training camps have opened up as we get ready to reintroduce football to our consciousness. The Giants and Saquon Barkley are apart when it comes to a long term contract. How will this take into shape as we get deeper into summer? DeAndre Hopkins found a new home in Tennessee. Is he a good fit with the Titans? Cowboys All-Pro Zach Martin is holding out due to a contract issue. And the Steelers re-signed LB Alex Highsmith to a multi-year deal.

(40:21) Free agent James Harden is interested in becoming an LA Clipper. Are the Clippers interested in him? Reigning MVP Joel Embiid recently stated that he wants to win a championship in Philadelphia or somewhere else. Is this a case of reading between the lines based on what he said? Or is it much ado about nothing?

(46:12) Lionel Messi gets introduced to the MLS and the American sports landscape as he's scheduled to play in his first game tomorrow. Will he and his play have a lasting impact on the sport? The league? If not, what will it take to do so?

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Another week arrives as I deliver more heat to your speakers, earbuds or headphones when it comes to fast paced, action packed sports talk as the latest podcast is here! On deck:

(3:08) The future, maybe even the present of tennis has arrived! 20 year old, Carlos Alcaraz defeats arguably the greatest men's player in the history of the sport, Novak Djokovic to win his first ever Wimbledon tournament. Is he not just the next big thing? Is he now? On the women's side, Marketa Vondrousova shocked the world as an unseeded player to win the whole thing, beating Ons Jabeur, who cannot get over the hump as she lost another opportunity to win a Grand Slam major.

(17:00) Baseball makes its return from the All-Star Break as series resumed this past weekend. With the Los Angeles Angels slowly but surely slipping away from the American League wild card race, is it quite possible that Shohei Ohtani will be on the move before the trade deadline August 1st? I'll take a look at what went on in the MLB, including the red hot Orioles who not only pose a threat in the division, but possibly the entire league with their current eight game winning streak? Can they procure some big time starting pitching to take them to greater heights? The quest for batting .400 if your Marlins Luis Arraez. I'll also peek ahead at a couple of good series with the Dodgers-Orioles being the highlight of the early part of the week. And the 2024 schedule has been released, which is the earliest that I can ever recall.

(36:18) We're a week away from NFL training camps opening up throughout the country. I can't say I'll be fully invested or excited (not to worry, I'll explain why) What I can say is that Tyreek Hill has some lofty goals for the upcoming season. He's shooting for a 2,000 yard season receiving. Is it achievable? Yes. But it'll be with an asterisk if he does it. (Again, I'll explain why) The Jets re-sign DT, Quinnen Williams as expectations for him and the team will be astronomical. The Giants have a big decision to make (and only have a few hours of me typing this) to get a deal done for RB Saquon Barkley by 4pm today. Will they sign the former #2 pick overall?

(44:02) The NBA summer league concludes today with little to no fanfare, but on the ice, the Arizona Coyotes were in the news the past couple of days. They did the right thing by releasing a player they just signed to a one year deal (i.e. Alex Galchenyuk) as he was arrested in Scottsdale, AZ due to disorderly conduct and threatening a training officer after hitting a curb and sign while alleged being impaired. A disturbing and shocking story from a league that rarely produces incidents like this.

(47:58) As I was about to do some housekeeping to close out another podcast, I remembered to make a mention of Lionel Messi as he was introduced to South Florida and America when he'll embark on a career in the MLS with Inter Miami this coming weekend. I'll delve into this more on Thursday's podcast, so please come on back for more on his impact to Miami, the MLS and the American sports landscape.

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It may be quiet around these parts when it comes to sports, but I'll be sure to come across loud and clear with my thoughts, opinions and analysis on what's happening as the latest podcast is here. On deck:

(2:44) Us fans are ready for an intriguing 'second half' of a baseball season that has had a lot of surprise teams thrust in the middle of a playoff chase. The next two and a half weeks will be telling as the trade deadline is on August 1st. Which means, what will teams like the Orioles, Rangers, Reds, Marlins and Diamondbacks do to bring reinforcements and make a push for a playoff berth in October. I'll also break down all of the division and wild card races in the AL & NL. Why does Tony Clark want to tweak the pitch clock come postseason time? I'll review my over/under win totals to see where I'm at with my predictions regarding six teams dating back to late March.

(31:36) Are the San Antonio Spurs serious? Putting prized draft pick, Victor Wembanyama on the shelf for the rest of the summer league? I must voice my displeasure on that, as well as, Zion Williamson saying that he wants to be out there playing instead of sitting on the sidelines. Why didn't he have that same energy toward the end of the regular season when his team was battling for a play-in spot?

(38:13) We're down to the final few days at Wimbledon as we're one match away from an epic men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Will it actually happen? On the women's side, heavily favored Iga Swiatek was upset earlier in the week by Elena Svitolina. Who'll come out of top and take home a title at the All England Club?

(41:26) HBO must be salivating at the thought of bringing their camera crews to the New York Jets practice facility next month. Will this be compelling television? Or will this end up being a dud?

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As summer is in full bloom, we can't say the same about the sports world, but you know I'm more than capable to keep you abreast of what's gone on as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(3:31) After a few words about how the sports landscape is a little barren as we approach the middle of July, baseball has come to its All-Star Break as the Home Run Derby will take place tonight, followed by the Midsummer Classic tomorrow night in Seattle. Does the actual Derby generate more buzz and attention that the All-Star Game itself? I'll share a little synergy with the past two prior games that were played in the Pacific Northwest. As the 'first half' concludes, I'll discuss the big series that took place over the weekend (i.e. Braves-Rays, Orioles-Twins, Cubs-Yankees, Mariners-Astros, Reds-Brewers, Mets-Padres, Dodgers-Angels) NOTE: I failed to mention Phillies-Marlins. My error and apologies there. Have no fear. You can get my analysis of that series on my YouTube channel @JAYREELZ. I'll also talk about the top two picks of the MLB Draft as history was made between two teammates (LSU's Paul Skenes & Dylan Crews) drafted 1-2 respectively.

(32:07) The NBA has announced their in-season tournament on Saturday night, where it'll culminate in an NBA Cup come December 7th in Las Vegas. Is this a gimmick? Too early to tell? I'll talk about Gregg Popovich's extension with the Spurs, his player Victor Wembanyama has been in the news for a rough outing Friday night, a bounce back performance on Saturday and a brief encounter with Britney Spears, which was much ado about nothing.

(41:38) A big trade took place in the NHL over the weekend as former Ottawa Senator Alex DeBrincat was shipped to Detroit for players and picks. Longtime LA King forward, Anze Kopitar re-up for three more years as he'll likely end his career with the only team he played for.

(42:50) Some controversy has surfaced at Wimbledon as the fans booed Victoria Azarenka after losing to Elena Svitolina after their match yesterday. Was it warranted? Was it unfair? Plus, a very disappointing defeat to Francis Tiafoe getting served in three quick sets. And the Carlos Alcaraz-Novak Djokovic finals match up is still in tact as we're into the second week of the tournament, hoping that we'll see both players go at it for a Grand Slam title.

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A rather slow sports week isn't going to stop your favorite podcast host to babble about what little is happening in the universe of competition. On deck:

(2:27) I share how this is one of the slowest sports periods that I've experienced since I've started the podcast five years ago.

(4:54) After my little soliloquy on the current barren landscape, baseball is what's getting us through this early part of the summer. Have the Mets started to turn the corner? In what was their biggest win of the year last night, they've won four in a row and look to sweep the first place Arizona Diamondbacks tonight? What is the most important thing for them to do (win, of course) to keep these good vibes going? I'll also get into other series that have taken place this week (Orioles-Yankees, Cardinals-Marlins, Cubs-Brewers roof debacle) and some series that have some punch this weekend before the All-Star Break (Braves-Rays, Orioles-Twins, Mariners-Astros, Mets-Padres, Angels-Dodgers, to name a few). Plus, a big lift in the bullpen for the Texas Rangers (acquiring reliever Aroldis Chapman from the Royals) and the Yankees will have to look for another reliever themselves as Jimmy Cordero has been suspended for the rest of the year due to violating the domestic violence policy.

(26:01) The NBA free agency period has come to a screeching halt as we await where James Harden and Damian Lillard will end up. Grant Williams is part of a sign and trade from Boston to Dallas with San Antonio involved. But the Association is about to unveil a plan to have an in-season tournament, which from the surface, comes across as unclear and confusing.

(31:27 ) There isn't much, if anything, going on in the NHL. Training camps in the NFL kick off in less than three weeks, but there's nothing to dissect at the moment. Wimbledon is a few days into its tournament. Not a lot of buzz has come out of the All England Club, unless you're Coco Gauff, who was bounced earlier in the week. Other than that, everything has been chalk as there have been no major upsets or developments out in London.

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If it's early July, you know it's warm weather, cookouts and celebrating another holiday as I flex my independence as a producer and host of your favorite little podcast with all of the latest in the world of sports. On deck:

(3:03) As of this moment, there is no question that the best team in baseball from top to bottom are the Atlanta Braves. I'll explain in great detail as to why, even over organizations like the Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. I'll get into some of the key series that played out over the weekend (Marlins-Braves, Red Sox-Blue Jays, & Astros-Rangers, to name a few.) and peek at the series over the course of the Independence Day holiday.

(28:14) Free agency has begun in the both the NBA & NHL. First up, the Association. Not a lot of drama or intrigue with players changing addresses. In fact, quite a few players have stood pat with the teams they finished with last season (i.e. Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, Draymond Green, Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Kyle Kuzma, Austin Reaves) among many others. The two big questions are where does James Harden end up as his departure from Philadelphia is forthcoming? And is there a destination for a one Damian Lillard (i.e. Miami, maybe?)considering his enormous contract and getting their worth for the perennial All-Star from Portland?

(42:22) As for what's transpired off the ice, there has been plenty of wheeling and dealing in the NHL, but to me, nothing to write home about. I'll get into what has taken place as of this point. How much I love the few tough guys in the sport (i.e. Milan Lucic, Ryan Reaves & Pat Maroon) getting free agent deals or in Maroon's case a trade? Plus, the Islanders re-up on goaltenders Ilya Sorokin, Semyon Varlamov & Scott Mayfield. Did these signings make them a lot better?

(47:53) Wimbledon has begun at the All England Club as the third major tennis tournament of the year has arrived. What will transpire on the women's side? Will Iga Swiatek continue her dominance? Will we have a better rematch between Carlos Alcarez-Novak Djokovic, but this time in a Final?

(54:47) The NFL has cracked down on a few players violating the leagues gambling policy. I'll share my thoughts on that. Plus, NFL fans rejoice. Training camps open up throughout the sport in a little over three weeks as I can certainly wait for another NFL season to commence.

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Closing out the month and first half of 2023 in the only way I know how, with nothing but passionate, unapologetic sports talk as I keep you apprised of all that's happening. On deck:

(3:18) Baseball had a historic moment last night as Yankee starting pitcher, Domingo German, became the 24th pitcher in the sports history to throw a perfect game, as he did so against the Oakland A's. Could this be a springboard to what's been an up and down season to date? On the other side of town, you have Mets owner Steve Cohen, coming off of another state of the union regarding his underachieving ball club. Did he say all the right things? Am I a fan of what was said during his press conference yesterday? Then you have the exploits of Shohei Ohtani who hit two home runs, while striking out 10 in a win over the White Sox. Not only is he the frontrunner to winning another MVP, but is he also in the mix for the AL Cy Young Award as well? There's a surprisingly big series in the NL East this weekend as the second place Marlins visit the first place Braves. Can Miami thwart Atlanta's dominance over them throughout the past few years?

(26:12) To no shock, the Chicago Blackhawks drafted the NHL's next great generational star with the first overall pick in a one Connor Bedard. With Edmonton Oilers back to back and three time MVP, Connor McDavid, head and shoulders the best player in the league, is there pressure for Bedard to deliver what his reputation and namesake has done to this point? I'll also discuss a couple of surprises at the top of the draft between Anaheim selecting Leo Karlsson instead of Adam Fantilli. And the Flyers taking a risk by drafting talented but mysterious, Matvei Michkov. I'll cover some of the big trades that have taken place so far and peek at some key dates on the upcoming NHL schedule as it was released yesterday. Lastly, I'll delve into the recent class that'll be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as Henrik Lundqvist, Tom Barrasso, Mike Vernon and Pierre Turgeon to name a few will be enshrined later this year.

(37:53) The NBA free agency period is looming! Where will the likes of James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Draymond Green, Russell Westbrook, D'Angelo Russell, etc. will end up?

(43:05) More NFL players are facing suspension in the next day or so after violating the league's gambling policy. Who will that be? And is it hypocritical for a league to be in bed with some of these gambling houses/websites, while coming down on players for placing wagers? There's a new executive director leading the players association and sad news as former NFL quarterback, Ryan Mallett passed away a couple of days ago at the age of 35.

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I'm back in the New York and podcast groove as I have the first of two podcasts this week to close out the first half of 2023! What the sports world had to offer over the past seven days? Here's what's on deck:

(3:12) It's officially here, sports fans. I know NBA & NHL free agency is upon us. Even the NHL Draft with a potential generational star about to be selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in a one, Connor Bedard. Wimbledon is next week. Of course, there's baseball. But the time has come, we have reached this part of the sports calendar where we all dread. Welcome to the Sports Dead Zone, Part 2.

(5:41) Since there wasn't a regularly scheduled podcast this past Thursday, the reason being is because I visited the Caribbean over the past five days at Grand Cayman. I'll share what took place and give it a plug for those who are interested or have it on their radar but never actually made accommodations as a wonderful destination to unplug and relax.

(9:33) MLB is front and center as one of the only sports standing on a day to day basis. I'll get into Marcus Stroman's blister that he suffered during the London Series vs. the Cardinals (which I'll also discuss with the Mets & Phillies playing there next year) He is at or near the top of the rumor mill when it comes to the trade deadline. What this injury does to hinder his value? Commissioner Rob Manfred fessed up to not making the best decision to give the 2017 Houston Astros players immunity during the sign stealing scandal during that season. Why is this coming out now? I'll delve into the exciting, upstart Cincinnati Reds coming off of a 12 game winning streak. The Giants had a 10 game winning streak of their own. The Marlins continue to play well as star pitching prospect Eury Perez shines through a 21 inning scoreless streak. Then, you have the Mets after another rough week (losing 4 of 6 to the World Series finalists, Houston & Philadelphia) and how they found another brutal way to lose a game like they did to the Phillies yesterday. Tampa Bay is on a pace to win 108 games this year, but there have been a couple of hiccups this past week. (Wander Franco benched without All-Star production. Shane McClanahan leaves start with bad back) Aaron Judge's toe and return back in the lineup is uncertain. I'll have that and much more as I take a trip throughout the major leagues.

(32:26) The Association has been wheeling and dealing over the past week. Of course, I'll get into my thoughts on Victor Wembanyama, the #1 pick by the San Antonio Spurs and piggyback mildly on what I said during last weeks' podcast. The Celtics & Warriors made moves to secure potential final pieces to their championship puzzles. Kristaps Porzingis goes to Boston in a three way trade with Washington & Memphis. What are the keys for KP to take his game to the next level? Thoughts on Marcus Smart going to the Grizzlies in this deal as his nine year tenure in Boston concludes. As for Golden State? Chris Paul (aka CP3) goes from the Wizards to the Bay Area where Jordan Poole comes back East. Is Draymond Green's return forthcoming due to this move? I'll also discuss how the NBA Draft played out, with which top players are headed to after Wembanyama's selection by San Antonio.

(48:46) The NHL will have their draft with Round 1 Wednesday night, followed by Round 2 on Thursday. Connor Bedard is the one guy that everyone has their eyes on as the next big thing in the sport of hockey. The Blackhawks have that selection awaiting them two nights from now. How the parallels between he and the Spurs first pick in the NBA draft this year are similar to another big duo many moons ago (Shaquille O'Neal & Eric Lindros in 1992) who came in with tons of hoopla and hype, similar to these guys coming out this year.

(55:51) I'll wrap up with some NFL news regarding Tyreek Hill and his recent allegations regarding assault at a Miami Beach marina. And the untimely death of one time Steelers LB, Clark Haggans, who was part of a big play in Super Bowl XL which changed the complexion of not only the game, but possibly the outcome of the Seahawks chances to win in Detroit that year.

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On this Juneteenth holiday, there is some sports chatter to get to, but a respite upcoming for your favorite little podcast host as I get into all that's happening. On deck:

(2:57) To begin, I bring up the fact that today is a holiday that must be mentioned as we honor June 19th. Otherwise, known as Juneteenth.

(3:35) A brief programming note as there will NOT be a Thursday podcast this week. I'll be off to the Caribbean on a four day getaway to relax and recharge from midweek through the weekend.

(4:55) The third major golf tournament of the year (US Open) took place at the LA Country Club where unknown Wyndham Clark made himself a household name, winning his first ever major tournament. But it was the close calls for two guys who haven't won a major in quite some time or never won one at all (i.e. Rory McIlroy & Rickie Fowler) that was the underlying story from the weekend. Do those two have any momentum going into The Open next month for another shot at capturing that elusive major championship?

(19:17) The National League was put in a blender over the weekend as some surprising teams have taken a big leap and become relevant as we approach the month of July. The Marlins are 10 games over .500 for the first time since 2011. The Phillies have gotten themselves in order as they're in the middle of a six game win streak. The Brewers took care of the Pirates as they swept Pittsburgh at home and leapfrogged them in the NL Central. Is this the end of the Pirates good play as they're in a tailspin? Now the Cincinnati Reds are making a charge, winners of eight straight, breathing down the necks of the front running Brewers in the division. Out West, the Giants embarrassed the Dodgers sweeping them out of LA the past three days as they zoomed past them into second place. Even the Angels have overtaken the Astros in the AL West. Will these teams continue to stay hot and make some waves for an early pennant chase pursuit? Then you have the underachieving Mets as they're heading nowhere fast. This could be a telling week as they face the Astros and Phillies on the road this week. Quite a bit has transpired here as more teams have put themselves in the early playoff mix, which could lead to an intriguing summer.

(37:44) The NBA Draft is this coming Thursday. All of the talk and attention will be directed toward the consensus #1 pick, Victor Wembanyama. Is it too early to buy into all the hype surrounding him? The Suns look to build off of a disappointing ending to their season, in agreement to trade for Wizards guard, Bradley Beal. Why I'm probably in the minority as to not being in favor of this deal? There's the 25 game suspension handed down to Grizzlies guard, Ja Morant. Was it too harsh? Too light? Just right? Lastly, Michael Jordan sold his majority stake of the Charlotte Hornets to a couple of men who had a minority stake in the organization. Although MJ will have a minority stake himself, why he still comes out winning after 13 lackluster and mostly non winning seasons in the Buzz City?

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There's a huge shift in the sports universe as we make our way into summer. You know I've got you covered on everything that's happening in the land of competition. On deck:

(2:41) We make the pivot in the sports world now that the fall & winter sports have crowned champions as we get to a bit of a lull with baseball being the predominant sport over the course of the next couple of months.

(4:22) The Denver Nuggets showed a lot of grit and gumption down the stretch of Game 5 and throughout the postseason as they captured their first ever NBA title. I'll go through the key points of their win on Monday night, the unassuming superstar Nikola Jokic, the comeback for Jamal Murray and the rest of their team. On the flip side, what will it take for the Miami Heat to get over the hump. Is it Damian Lillard? Or another top star that can lead them to the NBA mountaintop?

(19:00) Twenty four hours after Denver got the chance to celebrate, the Vegas strip I'm sure was on and poppin' as the Golden Knights thrashed the Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 as they clinch their first Stanley Cup. I'll get into the storylines for the coach (Bruce Cassidy) top scorer (Jack Eichel) and Conn Smythe MVP and former Panther (Jonathan Marchessault). It was a magic carpet ride for Florida, but were missing their top gun (Matthew Tkachuk) as he was out with a fractured sternum. What will this mean for the Panthers moving forward? Are they close to winning it next year? I'll also get into the Rangers new head coach that I'm not in favor of (Peter Laviolette) and a new owner in Ottawa (Michael Andlauer) as he purchases the Senators for a record $950 million dollars.

(29:49) What has gotten into the Oakland A's fans? Over 27,000 showed up at the Oakland Coliseum to support a 'reverse boycott' as they're asking owner John Fisher to sell the team. It's a little bit too late, if you ask me. I'll get into the myriad of reasons, including the team securing public money to build a ballpark in Las Vegas. The Subway Series Round 1 is over as the Mets and Yankees split two games. I'll share all of the ins and outs and is there a slight disconnect with manager Buck Showalter and the players? Plus, I'll take a trip around the major leagues to keep you abreast on all that's going on.

(44:04) The third Grand Slam of the golf season has arrived. The US Open out in the LA Country Club will host over the next four days. Will there be fallout from the LIV/PGA acquisition last week between players from those tours? Who'll come out on top after four rounds Sunday evening?

(47:37) There's been some late mini-camp drama up in Buffalo between Stefon Diggs and the Buffalo Bills. Coach Sean McDermott said that everything has been resolved with Diggs and the team. Is this something that could linger into training camp? The season?

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We're a week and change away from summer officially starting. If it's not warm in your neck of the woods, I'll ratchet up the intensity when it comes to heating up the airwaves as another fast paced podcast is forthcoming. On deck:

(2:53) With the fall & winter sports ready to crown a champion in the coming days, are we ready to enter the second phase of the Sports Dead Zone?

(4:10) The Nuggets are on the precipice of their first ever NBA championship as they won the two road games in Miami rather comfortably. Can the Heat thwart Denver's chance to clinch on their home court?

(14:20) Same could be said for the Vegas Golden Knights as they lost a tough Game 3 in the final minutes and overtime, but hung on for dear life at the end of Game 4 as they're on the brink of a Cup title. Will the Panthers rally the troops and take from their experience in the first round, where they were down 3-1 to the top seeded Bruins and pulled that series out in seven games? Or is it just Vegas's time to shine as they seek their first Cup win in franchise history?

(22:56) Sadly, the Mets are front and center when it comes to what's going on in baseball. They've lost eight of their last nine games, including a brutal third game in Atlanta. Owner Steve Cohen had a state of the union on his ballclub to say that he's not going to be reactionary and blow up the team. Is he right on this? I'll get into why this team has underachieved (i.e. Justin Verlander, anyone?) and are there any positive signs on the horizon? A team that's been on fire since the start of the season are the Tampa Bay Rays. Is it World Series or bust? Are they built more for the regular season than a short series? I'll discuss the red hot Oakland A's, winners of five in a row with a sweep over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Arizona Diamondbacks have thrived in the NL West. Break up the Miami Marlins as they share an identical record with the Los Angeles Dodgers?

(39:17) Novak Djokovic is now the all time winningest men's player when it comes to Grand Slams as he won the French Open over Casper Ruud. Is he officially the GOAT? Give it up to Iga Swiatek on the women's side as she gutted out a three set performance over upstart Karolina Muchova to win her third French and fourth Grand Slam overall.

(46:58) The NFL will stay relatively quiet until training camp next month. There was some player personnel moves the past week. Frank Clark goes from Kansas City to Denver. Dalvin Cook was cut from the Vikings. Are the Dolphins interested? De'Andre Hopkins is visiting with the Patriots. Is that a good fit?

(48:53) Arcangelo wins The Belmont Stakes, but a couple of horses had died after races over the weekend. What is going on with this sport? Is there going to be a crackdown on what's been taking place over the last few years?

(50:57) UFC's Amanda Nunes retain her title belts with a victory on Saturday night versus last minute replacement, Irene Aldana. She announced her retirement right after the bout as I throw bouquets to her on a great career.

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There have been some interesting developments over the past few days in the sports universe and you've come to the right place to get your fix and then some as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(2:53) I start off with the wildfires coming down from Canada over the past couple of days and how it's impacted where I live in New York City and what the experience was like.

(4:23) In a surprising revelation on Tuesday, the PGA Tour joined forces with the LIV Golf League to become one entity. Was this handled properly? How come the players on the Tour didn't have a say? What does this mean for golf moving forward? What about the players who stood pat and didn't take the money? There's a lot to unpack as I share my thoughts on how this blindsided yours truly and the rest of the golf world.

(18:35) Game 3 of the NBA Finals is in the books. If last night was any indication, the Denver Nuggets are on a quest to win their first NBA championship. The brilliance of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray as their record setting triple double performances have them up 2-1 in the series. Can the Miami Heat pull even after Friday night, in what will be a must game for them?

(25:59) Up the turnpike, the Florida Panthers need to get back in the Stanley Cup Finals as they're down 2-0 to the Vegas Golden Knights. After a Game 2 thrashing in Vegas, can they recapture some of their early playoff magic to win on home ice and even up the series? Will Panthers goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky rebound after getting pulled in Game 2?

(32:07) Quite a bit has happened in baseball since Monday's podcast. The wildfires have impacted a couple of games on yesterday schedule (White Sox-Yankees, Tigers-Phillies) but the big story is the injury to Rangers ace Jacob deGrom as he'll need to undergo Tommy John surgery and is done for 2023. As a Met fan, I can't say I told you so, but I knew it was best for the Mets not to re-sign him for this reason. Also, Aaron Judge and Nestor Cortes have landed on the IL. How long will they be out for a Yankee team that's played well of late? We have a hitter who's flirting with .400 as Marlins Luis Arraez is currently at .403. It's a nice story, but is it too early to discuss? And what about Reds top prospect, Elly De La Cruz? He's only played a couple of games, but has already shown why he was MLB's top prospect coming into this year.

(46:29) The French Open hasn't been compelling, riveting or provided a lot of drama, but the tennis world is waiting with bated breath for the titanic clash between Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals on Friday afternoon.

(48:01) I spend literally twenty seconds on the final leg of Horse Racing's Triple Crown, The Belmont Stakes, which will take place early Saturday evening.

(48:23) Lionel Messi will make his way to the US as he announced he'll play for Inter Miami of the MLS. Will this have the same effect and impact when Pele played for the New York Cosmos back in the 1970's? Can his presence lift the sport of soccer in this country among the casual or average sports fan?

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Into the first week of June with plenty to divulge and dissect as yours truly is here to entertain and inform you all on what's taken place in sports over the past few days. On deck:

(2:38) I'd be remiss if I didn't wish a happy birthday in heaven to one of my favorite athletes of all time, one time Detroit Red Wing, later with the Chicago Blackhawks, Bob Probert, who would've been 58 today.

(3:17) We have some buzz in the NBA Finals as the Miami Heat were able to get this series even and back to South Beach with the homecourt over the next two games. They prevailed in what turned out to be a nail biter in Denver last night as the Heat once again showed their grit and gutted out another big victory on the road. How good are their chances to winning an NBA Final and pulling off the upset? I'll break it all down for you as the scene shifts to Miami. I'll also get into all of the coaching hires that have taken place over the past week, including Monty Williams's record breaking deal in Detroit.

(23:57) As for the Stanley Cup Finals, the Florida Panthers find themselves in a situation that they haven't been in about six weeks. Trailing in a series. They lose Game 1 in Vegas Saturday night, 5-2 as they pick up the pieces for a huge Game 2 tonight, as they try to get back to South Florida, similar to their basketball counterparts, tied at 1-1. Are there concerns? Can they recapture the magic that has led them to the Finals? In coaching news, the Washington Capitals hired Spencer Carbury who at 41, is the youngest coach in the league.

(31:13) The big showdown in LA over the weekend had the Yankees taking the back two games of their series against the Dodgers. After Luis Severino's uninspiring performance (and spotty future) on Friday night in an 8-4 loss, they bounced back behind Aaron Judge, Jake Bauers, Domingo German and Anthony Volpe in 6-3 and 4-1 wins on Saturday & Sunday. Then there are the Mets. They swept the Phillies during the middle part of last week, but then get swept over the weekend against the Blue Jays at home, which leaves their record at 30-30. Up next? Three games in Atlanta versus the first place Braves as they continue their inconsistent play this year. You know I'll have a few things to say about this, including an underachieving Justin Verlander in his first month as a Met. I'll go through the rest of the baseball landscape as the Rangers stay hot, the Mariners can't find their way (same for the Padres) and the Pirates have played better as they keep pace in the NL Central. And is this the end for Nationals P Stephen Strasburg as he has nerve damage in his right arm and his career is in jeopardy?

(45:49) The French Open has had zero drama after the first week at Roland Garros, but there's a potential storm brewing. The stars are aligning to have the heavyweight match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinal come Friday. What this could mean for a tournament that needs all the attention that it can get?

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