White Sox Approaching MLB Futility? Crazy Division & Wild Card Races. Key NFL Injuries As Preseason Begins. An NBA Vet Retires. Why Golf/Tennis Olympic Sports? Boxer Crawford Shines With No Pub?
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(5:39) I kick off the podcast talking about the dreadful Chicago White Sox. They’re one loss away from tying an American League record and three away from matching the major league record of 23. Will they do it? Who are their opponents? I’ll get into who they’ll play this week and could they possibly become a part of baseball futility? Blake Snell’s no-hitter on Friday vs. Cincinnati. Mike Trout is done for the year with another injury. What’s next for the three time MVP? Gleyber Torres gets deservedly benched. What’s his future in pinstripes if I were the GM? I’ll check on the latest in both leagues as the divisions and wild card races are heating up.
(33:21) NFL preseason games will be in full bloom this week, but there’s been a rash of injuries throughout with some key players (Puka Nacua, De’Andre Hopkins, Justin Herbert, Geno Smith, etc.) in the sport that we’ll have to keep an eye on. There was another retirement (Tarik Cohen), a big time signing in Tampa Bay (OL Tristan Wirfs) and will anyone watch Hard Knocks on HBO (Chicago Bears) starting tomorrow night?
(39:03) Gordon Hayward, the longtime member of the Utah Jazz, played with the Celtics, Hornets, etc. retired after 14 years in the NBA.
(41:02) The Summer Games are into the final week in Paris. I don’t understand why events/sports like golf or tennis is a part of the Olympic landscape. Should it even be a part of the Olympiad? I’ll keep you up to date on what’s gone on over the past few days, including Simone Biles coming in fifth on the balance beam. Was anyone surprised by her performance? Should she be criticized for falling short of the gold?
(51:32) Boxer Terrance Crawford wins a close bout on Saturday night to become a four time champ in different weight classes. Why is it that he’s not getting the recognition he deserves as a fighter who has a record of (41-0 with 31 KO’s)?
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