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The clocks have been turned back, the days are shorter and a new yet familiar sheriff is coming back to our nation. Should I even go there? NAHHHHH! I’m a stay right here as I dive into all that’s happening in sports as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(6:31) We’re at the halfway point of the NFL season. Are we? Kinda? Sorta? Some teams (WSH, DET, PIT & ARZ) acquired reinforcements for the second half and stretch run of the 18 week schedule. Will these deals put these teams over the top? There are a few games to zero in on this weekend, starting tonight in Baltimore where they’ll play Cincinnati. I’ll talk about the Chiefs perfect start and possible perfect season?

(21:29) College football’s selection committee released their first rankings as to who’s in contention as of today for the first 12 team college football playoff. I have a couple of issues with the list, which I’ll explain. Also, some big games will take place that’ll have an impact on the standings Saturday with Georgia visiting Ole Miss and Alabama going to LSU?

(31:38) Sixers center Joel Embiid was handed down a three game suspension due to assaulting a columnist. Was it warranted? Paul George gets booed upon his return to LA last night. Was that deserved? Golden State outlasts Boston in their building last night as Steph Curry almost had a triple double. Is there a disconnection in Denver between the head coach, front office and franchise player, Nikola Jokic?

(45:15) Is it time to start the Alexander Ovechkin goal scoring watch. He’s on a torrid stretch of six goals in five games as he’s 34 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record. Or is it too early to discuss? Plus, the league gets back their best player (Connor McDavid) earlier than expected from a lower body injury. Speaking of which, a big loss in Colorado as former Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar may miss time with an undisclosed injury as the NHL is just about a month into their season.

(53:17) The Hot Stove in MLB is a little warm here in the early part of the month. The Yankees stand pat on not extending an extra year to Gerrit Cole’s contract as he returns on the same deal he signed before 2020. But will they play hardball in negotiations with their right fielder Juan Soto? The Angels add a pitcher to their roster, but one that won’t resonate with their fans in Southern California.

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Lions Roaring As NFL’s Best? An NFC West Log Jam! Penn St. Comes Up Small AGAIN! Joel Embiid Fighting With The Media LITERALLY? No Cup Hangover For Florida! MLB Hot Stove Already Cooking?
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The page gets turned to not only November, but the fall & winter sports as they’ll get their full attention with a complete breakdown on all that’s taken place as the latest podcast is here. On deck:

(6:23) Now that baseball is in our rearview mirror, football will be front and center as the main topic of discussion over the next few months. First up, the NFL. The big question at the moment are the Lions the best team in the league? They beat the Packers at Lambeau Field in their first outdoor game this year. Who in the NFC is going to beat the Lions, especially come January when they may have the #1 seed in the conference? How about the NFC West? What a wild division this is turning out to be as all four teams are separated by one game, with the Arizona Cardinals in first place! I’ll go through a rough slate of games yesterday as we’re approaching the halfway (or past the halfway point) of the season. Don’t forget, tomorrow is the trade deadline at 4pm. Which players will be moved in the next 24 hours, with some requesting to go to Washington as reported?

(30:19) Penn State comes up small yet again against their conference rival Ohio State Buckeyes, losing 20-13 on Saturday. Are they to be trusted come playoff time? There were a couple of other key losses to teams that are ranked in the top 25 (Texas A&M, Iowa State) which could keep them out of the tournament come late December?

(38:42) Tension boiling in Philadelphia between Joel Embiid and a columnist? That’s what happened as the former MVP confronted Marcus Hayes, which ended up in a shoving match. This is based on what Hayes wrote about Embiid professionally and personally. Was Hayes wrong? Did Embiid take this too far? There’s a huge injury in the sport as Magic forward, Paolo Banchero will be out for at least six weeks until evaluated from a torn oblique. And is a 5 x 5 stat line (at least five in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) en vogue after Victor Wembanyama did so a few days ago against Utah. NOTE: Some late breaking news during the recording as the New Orleans Saints fired head coach, Dennis Allen to no surprise after losing to lowly Carolina yesterday.

(50:38) The Florida Panthers aren’t suffering from a Stanley Cup hangover as they swept the Dallas Stars in another international series (this time in Finland) leading the top of the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference overall. I have to throw my two cents in on my beloved Islanders who have lost a couple of key players to injury and are looking mediocre as they’ll end up being a fringe playoff team by the time we get to spring. And Alexander Ovechkin gets closer to tying Wayne Gretzky for the most goals scored in the history of the NHL.

(56:46) Baseball may be on our radar over the next couple of weeks as players have opted out of their current contracts. (i.e. Gerrit Cole, Blake Snell, Corbin Barnes, etc.) Where will they end up? Also, the Braves have been wheeling and dealing, not resting on their laurels as we’re just a few days removed from the World Series. Bob Costas steps down as an MLB play-by-play guy after criticism earlier in the postseason.

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Dodgers Rally, Win World Series. Yankee Meltdown & Uncertain Offseason. Plus, Another Peaceful Winter’s Sleep! Light NFL Week 9 Schedule. Now Or Never For Penn State? Huge NHL Star Injured
Dodgers Rally, Win World Series. Yankee Meltdown & Uncertain Offseason. Plus, Another Peaceful Winter’s Sleep! Light NFL Week 9 Schedule. Now Or Never For Penn State? Huge NHL Star Injured

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It’s Halloween. So you know there’s going to be plenty of tricks & treats as I roundup all of what’s happening in the world of sports. On deck:

(6:38) After a mention of having to pardon myself if I’m sounding a bit hoarse, I regroup to unpack the miniseries that took place on FOX at Yankee Stadium last night in Game 5. I’ll review Games 3 & 4 as well, but the Dodgers overcome a five run deficit and Yankee miscues abound to win the franchise’s eighth World Series, 7-6. I’ll throw bouquets at manager Dave Roberts, series MVP Freddie Freeman and reliever Blake Treinen for their performance in the game! As for the Yankees? A bitter defeat which erased the good fortune of avoiding getting swept the night before. How this will affect the team, especially with some key free agents (Juan Soto, Gerrit Cole, Gleyber Torres, among others) Lastly, my personal motto and breakdown when the Yankees don’t record the last out of the season, taking shots at some (not ALL) of their fans and saying goodbye to radio announcer, John Sterling! It’s another winter that I can sleep in peace after another year without winning a title!

(42:56) NFL Week 9 has a rather light schedule, although there are a couple of games to watch (DET-GB, DEN-BAL) My beloved Steelers have a bye, but at 6-2, in first place in the AFC North, why their record is deceiving? KC made a good trade for a pass rusher (Joshua Uche) and a puzzling trade for Baltimore as they acquire WR Diontae Johnson, when they need defensive help in the worst way.

(51:50) A huge college football matchup at high noon on Saturday as Ohio State will go to Happy Valley to play Penn State. Why now is the time for the Nittany Lions to win a big game in the Big 10?

(54:51) There are a couple of injuries of note in the NBA (Steph Curry & Scottie Barnes). The Celtics lost their first game of the season with an OT loss at Indiana. Do I get geeked up for Bronny James scoring his first ever NBA points in Cleveland of all places? And do I need to stress Dwyane Wade’s statue in Miami?

(58:11) The NHL suffered an enormous loss (well, just for 2-3 weeks) as Oilers superstar Connor McDavid will be out with a lower body (ankle) injury as they fight off of a slow start. The Winnipeg Jets finally lose and the San Jose Sharks finally won, in fact, two in a row.

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Is The World Series Over? Making A Case Why The Yanks Will Draw Even? Jayden Daniels Legend Grows & Jets MUST Blow It Up. Texas A&M’s Big Gamble Pays Off. Lakers & NHL’s Jets Hot Starts
Is The World Series Over? Making A Case Why The Yanks Will Draw Even? Jayden Daniels Legend Grows & Jets MUST Blow It Up. Texas A&M’s Big Gamble Pays Off. Lakers & NHL’s Jets Hot Starts

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Your boy is playing injured as I’m battling a hoarse voice that came out of nowhere, but that won’t stop me from sharing my thoughts and opinions on ALL that’s taking place in sports. On deck:

(6:40) The LA Dodgers took care of business at home winning the first two games of the World Series. Now the scene shifts to New York for the next two (at least) maybe three games. Is this Fall Classic, for all intents and purposes, over? I’ll explain why that’s not the case and make a play for the Yankees to draw even in the Series for a pivotal Game 5 on Wednesday night? I’ll unpack the managing of Aaron Boone and Dave Roberts, how Aaron Judge is becoming playoff A-Rod prior to his 2009 run and how many people have watched and paid attention to the heavyweight matchup.

(29:04) We’re approaching the halfway point of the NFL season. Week 8 had some good (Jayden Daniels Hail Mary and success in DC), bad (the AFC East, and both Souths have been clinched?) and the ugly (the Jets have hit rock bottom) are the key highlights from Sunday’s action. I’ll also get on Ravens coach John Harbaugh, Tua’s return to Miami, another vicious play by the Saints defense, the Packers get out of Jacksonville alive, are the Bengals done and can the NFL upstage Election Day?

(51:14) College football in Week 9 was mostly quiet, although the big game was Texas A&M coming from behind after a big gamble changing quarterbacks. It catapulted them to a 38-23 win over LSU. Where do the Aggies stand in the college football playoff as the first announcement of the rankings will be tomorrow?

(56:12) The NBA is just about a week old with the Lakers back where they belong, 3-0 at the top of the West. Kevin Durant reaches a lofty milestone, with another one forthcoming. Steph Curry suffered an ankle sprain which could keep him out of the lineup for the foreseeable future.

(59:46) Break up the Jets! Not the football team. The hockey team as they are 8-0 to begin the season. How long will this streak last? Same could be said about the San Jose Sharks who haven’t won as of yet. Teams that have recovered from slow starts are the Avalanche, Predators and Hurricanes. The Rangers sign their 2020 #1 overall pick, Alexis Lafreniere to a seven year deal as he’s slowly becoming one of the top players in the league.

(1:03:48) There was a UFC fight on Saturday night where Ilia Topuria surprisingly KO’s Max Holloway in the third round, the first time that’s happened to Holloway. Could a rematch be in the works?

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Yankees-Dodgers Deep History, Storylines, Preview & A Sleepless Winter? RIP Fernando! Ravens: NFL’s Best? Celtics Embarrass Knicks & Themselves. NHL Rematch In East
Yankees-Dodgers Deep History, Storylines, Preview & A Sleepless Winter? RIP Fernando! Ravens: NFL’s Best? Celtics Embarrass Knicks & Themselves. NHL Rematch In East

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One more week before we turn the calendar to the penultimate month of 2024, but not before a few more podcasts, starting with this one coming right at ya. On deck:

(6:25) We’re just one day away from an epic World Series matchup between two old rivals. Yankees vs. Dodgers. I’ll unpack how this could affect the sports landscape from a viewing perspective. A history lesson between the two franchises, with analysis and complete breakdown on what we could possibly expect over the course of a long series. Also, how this Fall Classic will affect my upcoming winter? I’d be remiss if I didn’t discuss the passing on Dodgers legend, Fernando Valenzuela. And how a certain popular ESPN program DID NOT spend a second on this? What are the Tampa Bay Rays going to do about playing games at home in 2025, considering the damage to the roof of Tropicana Field due to Hurricane Helene?

(46:12) Are the Baltimore Ravens the NFL’s best after seven weeks? Their record may not indicate that, but their recent play sure does. The Chiefs, who are the last undefeated team in the sport, acquires former All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins. Does he push them over the top? There were a few other trades that the Seahawks & Texans shored up their defense. Alvin Kamara gets an extension by the Saints. I’m sure they’ll be teams looking to secure wideouts in Tampa Bay, San Francisco, among others. I’ll take a peek at the Week 8 schedule, which at first glance, is so-so.

(57:15) College football has a few solid games on the docket (Missouri-Alabama, Notre Dame-Navy, LSU-Texas A&M) that I’ll keep an eye on as Week 9 closes out October.

(59:41) The NBA season has begun. The defending champion Celtics shot the lights out of the basketball to tie a record for three pointers made in a game. What they did to try to break the record was flat-out embarrassing! Then you have the LeBron James making history again, this time playing with his son Bronny to become the first father-son duo to play in a regular season game. Was this storyline blown out of proportion?

(1:06:27) As for what’s happening on the ice, it’s been low key as the Nashville Predators finally get off the deck with their first win of the year. We’re still waiting for San Jose to do the same. There’s a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals tonight between the red hot Rangers and defending Cup Champion Panthers.

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A Top Heavy East? Young Upstarts Taking Over The Old West? And A Potential Celtics Repeat Highlight The 2024-25 NBA Preview
A Top Heavy East? Young Upstarts Taking Over The Old West? And A Potential Celtics Repeat Highlight The 2024-25 NBA Preview

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Hoops fans! Another NBA season has arrived!

Here to detail what lies ahead over the course of an 82 game regular season and beyond is my 2024-25 NBA Preview. I’ll share the top storylines (Will the Celtics repeat? Can the Knicks or Sixers overtake the C’s in a top heavy Eastern Conference? A wide open and loaded West where the new guard, {OKC, MIN, NO, MEM & SAC} could rule the top of the conference over the old guard {LAL, GS, LAC, DEN & PHX) heading into tonight’s tip-off in Boston where the Celtics will raise Banner 18 to the TD Garden rafters. I’ll have my surprise and disappointment, over/unders and a prediction on who’ll raise the Lawrence O’Brien Trophy come mid-June. It’s wall to wall basketball for the casual or diehard fan who wants to get their fix on the upcoming campaign.

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Mets Flag At Half Mast! What’s Next? Epic World Series On Deck. Who’ll Watch? Chiefs Overachieving At 6-0? 49ers Cooked? Russ Cooks In PIT. GA’s Back/Bama Done? Kawhi Saga In LA. Liberty Wins Title
Mets Flag At Half Mast! What’s Next? Epic World Series On Deck. Who’ll Watch? Chiefs Overachieving At 6-0? 49ers Cooked? Russ Cooks In PIT. GA’s Back/Bama Done? Kawhi Saga In LA. Liberty Wins Title

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Get ready for some classic podcasts this week (THREE OF THEM) as I could do these in my sleep with so much to unpack, you won’t know what hit you as the sports world will shift into fifth gear. On deck:

(6:50) They ran out of gas and magic simultaneously. The 2024 New York Mets were unable to meet their crosstown rivals in a Subway Series as they were defeated in the NLCS by the LA Dodgers in six games. What’s next for this franchise as they try to take this team to the next level? As I mentioned, the Yankees punched their ticket over a pesky, gutty Guardians team in five games. It sets the stage for a colossal dream matchup between two old rivals. This is only the beginning, people as Thursday’s podcast will have plenty of breakdown, analysis, predictions and personal investment. What I will discuss here is how baseball is ecstatic over this World Series, but will there be interest throughout the nation over this talent rich Fall Classic?

(37:31) There’s only one remaining undefeated team in the NFL. To no surprise, it’s the Kansas City Chiefs. What is a surprise is the output of QB Patrick Mahomes, throwing more interceptions than touchdowns to date. How is this possible? The Vikings lost their first game of the year to the Lions, who have overtaken the NFC North. A puzzling QB change in Pittsburgh comes up roses as Russell Wilson put forth a good three final quarters to run the Jets out of Acrisure Stadium. I’ll also discuss a brutal injury to a depleted 49er offense, the disaster in Cleveland, not just with Deshaun Watson, but the owner wants a domed stadium in a nearby suburb? Saquon Barkley, Packers breathing down the Lions & Vikings necks and much more!

(56:02) A topsy turvy college football regular season continues with Georgia dominating defensively at Texas, moving up three spots in the ranking, where Texas falls back to #5. What about Alabama, losing their second game of the season at Tennessee, but with Missouri and a trip to LSU in the near future, could they not be a part of the college football playoff mix?

(1:03:40) Hoops fan, the NBA tips off tomorrow night. I’ll have a preview of the upcoming 2024-25 year in the morning, but with the Celtics raising their 18th banner to the rafters with the Knicks coming in, on top of Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely for the Clippers to the chagrin of the owner Steve Ballmer who’s opening a brand new crown jewel of a building on Wednesday night (Intuit Dome). I’ll send some kudos to the NY Liberty who won their first WNBA title. Was it amid some controversy in a thrilling Game 5 over Minnesota? And college coach Tony Bennett of Virginia retires due to the “current environment” of the landscape with NIL’s and transfer portals impacting the sport.

(1:14:20) Two weeks into the NHL season, you have some teams that are unbeaten or undefeated (Winnipeg is 5-0) or winless (San Jose is 0-4-2 and Nashville is 0-5) as the play on ice is just warming up.

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Oakland A's Multimedia Reporter Jessica Kleinschmidt On Her Broadcasting Journey, Emotional Ties With The Organization & The State Of The A's Moving Forward
Oakland A's Multimedia Reporter Jessica Kleinschmidt On Her Broadcasting Journey, Emotional Ties With The Organization & The State Of The A's Moving Forward

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Today’s podcast delivers a very special guest as Oakland A’s multimedia reporter, Jessica Kleinschmidt joins me to share her story on growing up an A’s fan, her love for baseball, a full circle moment with an A’s player almost twenty years in the making, the emotional conclusion of the ballclub in Oakland and is there a possibility that the A’s won’t go to Las Vegas, which is expected? It’s a fun, entertaining and candid conversation about Jessica’s journey and her relationship with the organization that any baseball fan wouldn’t want to miss.

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Mets In MUST WIN Mode? Yankee Cakewalk To World Series. Davante Adams Saving The Jets? Georgia’s Season On The Line? NBA Over Unders. NHL’s CBJ Tribute To Johnny Gaudreau
Mets In MUST WIN Mode? Yankee Cakewalk To World Series. Davante Adams Saving The Jets? Georgia’s Season On The Line? NBA Over Unders. NHL’s CBJ Tribute To Johnny Gaudreau

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Fired up for another opportunity to do what I love, behind the microphone and in front of this camera (for those that are watching) sharing my thoughts and analysis on ALL that’s happening in sports. On deck:

(6:39) MLB is in the middle of their championship series as two teams are halfway to the World Series. The Yankees have handled the Guardians over the first two games of the series, winning both without breaking a sweat. Have I really been paying attention to this snoozefest of a showdown? I’ll talk about that on the back end of the baseball segment. The NLCS has the Dodgers up 2-1 after another shutout in a blowout Game 3 vs. the Mets. I’ll get into why the Mets MUST win Game 4 and even breakdown how important it is for them to get back to California up 3-2 with one game to punch their ticket to the Fall Classic?! CORRECTION: I said the the 90’s Cleveland Indian teams never got to a World Series in that decade (although I mentioned they lost to the Braves and Marlins in 1995 & 97 respectively). I meant to say that they never WON a World Series. My apologies for the error.

(29:18) After another disappointing loss on Monday night, the Jets may have found their cure to their recent losing ways acquiring former Raiders WR Davante Adams, reuniting him with QB Aaron Rodgers. I’ll explain why this is NOT the case that Adams will come in and save their season. There was another big move in their own division just hours after Adams coming East as the Bills trade for Amari Cooper. How big of a factor will he be for QB Josh Allen and their offense? Jerry Jones is in the news again. He had some not so nice words for a couple of radio talk show hosts about the state of the Cowboys. I have a few not so nice words for the ubiquitous owner of America’s Team. I’ll peek at the Week 7 schedule, where there are a couple of good games (DET-MIN, KC-SF) and two more Monday night games?

(47:23) College football has another big weekend with two enormous games (Georgia-Texas, Alabama-Tennessee) but what does this mean in the grand scheme of things? Is it much? Is it little to none?

(53:34) The NBA tips off in five days. I’ll review what the over/under win totals are as I prepare for an NBA Preview next week.

(59:42) On the ice, there was a wonderful tribute in Columbus for their fallen player, Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who both died due to a bike accident in late August. What’s going on in Colorado? The Avalanche have gotten off to an 0-4 start to their season. I’ll discuss that, Edmonton finally getting a win after three losses, the fast starts in Dallas and Calgary and a goaltender scoring a goal as we’re ten days into the regular season.

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Will Dodger Dominance Continue In NLCS? Can Guardians Shock Yanks in ALCS? Cowboy Collapse? Jags/Eagles Coaches On Hot Seat? College Football Playoff RUINED Regular Season? NHL: Utah’s Fast Start
Will Dodger Dominance Continue In NLCS? Can Guardians Shock Yanks in ALCS? Cowboy Collapse? Jags/Eagles Coaches On Hot Seat? College Football Playoff RUINED Regular Season? NHL: Utah’s Fast Start

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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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Is This A Dream? Mets Slam Phillies Into NLCS. Dodgers Survive, Yanks/Tigers Thrive. Luis Tiant Dies. Jets Ground Saleh. Does Ohio St-Oregon Impact Big Picture? NHL Is Back. Rafa Retires
Is This A Dream? Mets Slam Phillies Into NLCS. Dodgers Survive, Yanks/Tigers Thrive. Luis Tiant Dies. Jets Ground Saleh. Does Ohio St-Oregon Impact Big Picture? NHL Is Back. Rafa Retires

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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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Mets Magic, Dodgers-Padres Civil War, Guardians Title Worthy? Yanks Unimpressive As LDS Begins. Jets, Niners & Bengals In Trouble? ‘Bama Leads Upset College Saturday. 2024 NHL Preview
Mets Magic, Dodgers-Padres Civil War, Guardians Title Worthy? Yanks Unimpressive As LDS Begins. Jets, Niners & Bengals In Trouble? ‘Bama Leads Upset College Saturday. 2024 NHL Preview

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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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Will Mets Join DS Party? Yanks/Dodgers/Phillies Facing Most Pressure? Davante Adams Wants Out! Remembering Dikembe & Pete Rose. LeBron’s Foolish Comment. NHL Over/Unders
Will Mets Join DS Party? Yanks/Dodgers/Phillies Facing Most Pressure? Davante Adams Wants Out! Remembering Dikembe & Pete Rose. LeBron’s Foolish Comment. NHL Over/Unders

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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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Will The Mets Punch Their Ticket To October? Plus, MLB Wild Card Storylines. Ravens Romp, Jets Flop & Another Monday Night Double Dip!? ‘Bama Avoids Collapse, Now #1. KAT: The Final Piece In NY?
Will The Mets Punch Their Ticket To October? Plus, MLB Wild Card Storylines. Ravens Romp, Jets Flop & Another Monday Night Double Dip!? ‘Bama Avoids Collapse, Now #1. KAT: The Final Piece In NY?

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Rumbling, bumbling and fumbling through the last podcast of the month, after being AWOL on Thursday, you know I’ll show out as best as I could to unpack all that’s happening in the world of sports. On deck:

(6:45) I’d be remiss if I didn’t apologize for not releasing a podcast last Thursday. To those who were curious or wondering what happened? I’ll explain here and share why and how it all transpired.

(8:44) To my fellow Met fans, let’s exhale. Today, they have two games to play, but all we want AND need is just one victory. ONE! Why? Because one win will qualify for the postseason and complete the unexpected run to a berth in October. I’ll unpack the NL Wild Card playoff scenario as the Mets will play a doubleheader in Atlanta to finalize the bracket, which will commence tomorrow either in San Diego, Milwaukee, or dare I say, home! I’ll preview the AL Wild Card (KC-BAL & DET-HOU) with intriguing storylines heading into the first round of the MLB playoffs. I’ll also get into some news and notes throughout the sport (Reds manager OUT in Cincinnati. Same in Miami with Skip Schumaker. The White Sox lose a record 121 games. Rockies OF Charlie Blackmon retiring and the A’s final game in Oakland.)

(34:11) NFL Week 4 wasn’t much to write home about. My takeaways from yesterday? Are the Ravens ‘that team’ after demolishing the previously undefeated Bills last night? Could this Jet team face some turmoil after another brutal loss at home to Denver? Do the Steelers have their QB of the present and future after another solid performance by Justin Fields? The week wraps up with another Monday night doubleheader this evening. Does anyone else like the double dip in primetime? Or just stick to the one game?

(57:11) Alabama averted an epic disaster to their rival Georgia at home on Saturday night in what turned out to be a classic. Are the Crimson Tide on the inside track to be a title contender? I’ll discuss the two bad losses to top teams (#6 Ole Miss and #10 Utah) on Saturday and one that survived a Hail Mary (#8 Miami) vs. VA Tech.

(1:06:08) NBA training camps open today as the NBA season begins three weeks from tomorrow. A blockbuster trade took place on Friday where the Knicks acquired Minnesota big man, Karl Anthony Towns comes to New York, fortifying a roster built to get to an NBA Finals. Is Towns the final piece to their championship puzzle? Former MVP, Derrick Rose calls it a career after a 16 year run in the Association. Is he bound for the Hall of Fame?

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The 500th EPISODE: Mets/Tigers On Wild Card Brink? Ohtani: Best Season EVER? Some Surprises In Ho-Hum NFL Week 3. Embiid’s Extension. WNBA NON-Playoff Preview?
The 500th EPISODE: Mets/Tigers On Wild Card Brink? Ohtani: Best Season EVER? Some Surprises In Ho-Hum NFL Week 3. Embiid’s Extension. WNBA NON-Playoff Preview?

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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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Orioles Short Shelf Life In October? Tigers Uprising Or Twins Collapse? Low Key 2-0 Matchups For NFL Week 3. College Football At Third Way Point. NHL Opens Camp With Familiar Face In PIT
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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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Shocking Losses. Surprise 2-0, 0-2 Starts Highlight NFL Week 2. Georgia Survives At Kentucky. Mets Face Challenge For NL Wild Card. Yanks AL East Champs? Canelo Rises Again
Shocking Losses. Surprise 2-0, 0-2 Starts Highlight NFL Week 2. Georgia Survives At Kentucky. Mets Face Challenge For NL Wild Card. Yanks AL East Champs? Canelo Rises Again

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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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Tigers Roaring To AL Wild Card? Can Mets Hang On To Final Playoff Spot? The PAC-12 Getting A Facelift? Tyreek, Deshaun, Bills-Fins Kick Off Week 2. Canelo: Eighth Title Defense Saturday
Tigers Roaring To AL Wild Card? Can Mets Hang On To Final Playoff Spot? The PAC-12 Getting A Facelift? Tyreek, Deshaun, Bills-Fins Kick Off Week 2. Canelo: Eighth Title Defense Saturday

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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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Sky Is Falling NFL Week 1 Overreactions! Goodell: 16 NFL Int’l Games?! Texas Title Worthy? While Michigan & ND Flop! Status Quo MLB Pennant Races. Sinner Wins Open Amid Controversy

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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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Yankees/Mets Involved In The ONLY Race To MLB Playoffs. Is Florida St. STILL A Playoff Possibility? US Tennis Players Rising At Open. NHL’s Highest Paid Player On EDM, NOT Named McDavid?

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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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