Mets Face Crucial ‘First’ Stretch In NL Wild Card Race. AL/NL Disparity In Division Races. Is Jayson Tatum’s Playing Time At Olympics A Story? Takeaways From NFL Preseason. Harbaugh Returning To UM?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Which Teams Will Make Noise Before MLB Trade Deadline Tomorrow? Too Much, Too Soon As NFL QB’s Get Paid! TNT Duped By NBA? Early Olympic Storylines! Feeling Blue After FL Trip?

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Good to be home, although I was feeling blue on Friday, I’ll unpack that and everything that’s taking place in the world of sports. On deck:

(2:53) Back in the New York groove at the home studio as opposed to the lovely back drop of palm trees and greenery of Florida. I’ll deliver some details of my trip to Florida at the end of the podcast.

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(5:17) Baseball’s trade deadline is tomorrow at 6pm. Teams are searching for reinforcements in order to qualify for postseason play. There have already been some big moves to date (Phillies get closer Carlos Estevez & OF Austin Hays. Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm. Orioles obtain Zac Eflin, Siranthony Dominguez & Cristian Pache. Mariners trade for Randy Arozarena and the Mets pickup Ryne Stanek and Jesse Winker) What other key players are still out there for the taking? Will other teams get involved in any last minute transactions? I’ll take a peek at the latest in the division and wild card races as the dog days of August are almost here.

(37:13) It must be nice to be a quarterback in the NFL. Two more guys get signed to enormous contract. Dolphins signed Tua Tagovailoa to the richest contract in the history of the franchise. While the Packers get Jordan Love to sign on the dotted line. Was this too much money for a QB that’s been injured with concussions in the past? Or a guy that only has one year of starting experience? It’s an interesting commentary on the state and market of what the cost of the QB is in 2024?

(44:30) TNT is looking to get back into the new media deal signed by the NBA where the network was left out. Warner Bros./Turner Media certainly has something to say about it as they may take this to court as they felt they were grossly misinterpreted of their contractual rights. How will this play out when it’s all said and done?

(47:37) One major signing in the NHL wasn’t much of a surprise. The Flyers and Travis Konecny have agreed to an eight year deal.

(48:34) I have a few interesting takeaways from the first two days of the Summer Olympics in Paris. How hurt is Simone Biles’s leg? Will anyone care about Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal? US Men’s Basketball Team rolls over Serbia, but how come Jayson Tatum didn’t play? Will NBA Rookie of the Year and France’s own Victor Wembanyama carry them deep into a medal game performance?

(55:10) Always transparent and accountable as I missed out on Saturday’s latest UFC matchup.

(56:23) I wrap up with sharing the rest of my trip to Florida, this time in Miami, which brought me home feeling a certain type of way.

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Mets Shock With Subway Series Sweep! Huge Series On Deck. NFL Camp Holdouts & 18 Game Season On The Come? TNT In War With NBA? Pressure On US Men’s B-Ball Team As Olympics Begin?

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Wrapping up another week as I have one last podcast in the Sunshine State, recapping, reviewing and previewing all that’s happening in the sports world. On deck:

(2:48) As I conclude my tour of Florida, my remote takes me inside (due to construction and a Metrorail train passing by every few minutes) on another hot, sunny summer day in Miami. The acoustics weren’t great in the room that I was recording, so my apologies to those listening if there were any echoes or issues in regards to the latest edition of the podcast.

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(5:56) Sports is starting to pick up a little bit as August is on the horizon, but baseball is still front and center here in late July. I cannot believe what the New York Mets did to their crosstown rival, New York Yankees over the past couple of days. They won a close one on Tuesday and last night took the Bombers to the back of the woodshed as they completed a season series sweep in dominating fashion. Now, both teams have to gear up for even bigger series this weekend with division rivals as the Mets play four at home vs. Atlanta. While the Yankees go up to Boston to play the Red Sox for three. How will they fare as both NY teams are either being chased or chasing in the Wild Card standings? I’ll go through the struggles of the Orioles in Miami. The reeling Mariners. The oncoming Rangers in the AL West. There are some intriguing series to keep an eye on (Dodgers-Astros, Guardians-Phillies, Pirates-D’backs) as we’re approaching the final weekend of the month.

(25:29) NFL Training Camps are open for business. You have quite a few key players holding out (i.e. Trent Williams, Hasan Reddick and Jordan Love) the latter, the most interesting because how much will he get with only one full season under his belt? There were two more retirement announcements (Raiders WR Michael Gallup. Eagles LB Brandon Graham at the end of the year) And the greed of the NFL crops up as there have been high level talks of increasing the season to 18 games in the future. You know how I feel about this. I’ll get into all of it as football is back in our consciousness.

(35:01) The NBA has officially announced their new media deal with ESPN/ABC, NBC & Amazon Prime for the next eleven years worth $76 billion dollars. TNT feels snubbed based on what they said that they’ve countered Amazon’s offer and should still broadcast games after next season. Is this the end for TNT? Can they still negotiate considering this already a done deal. Also, the WNBA signed a new deal as well (11/$2.2 billion, could go up to 3 billion) Is it time for yours truly to start taking notice on a league that has received plenty of attention over the past couple of years? Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau signs a three year extension. And Andrew Nembhard of the Pacers cashed in on a good playoff run with a three year/$59 million dollar deal.

(42:26) A high profile signing in Edmonton for the front office as former Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman will take his talents to Northern Alberta, but this comes after a two year suspension from the NHL for his involvement in the alleged sexual harassment case back in 2010. Was this a good move by the Western Conference Champions?

(45:36) With the Olympics beginning tomorrow night, I’ll preview as much as I could when it comes to what’ll take place in Paris over the next two and a half weeks. One big question going into the Games, how much pressure with the USA Men’s Basketball Team face as they’re the favorites to come home with the Gold Medal?

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Torch Passed To Alcaraz Who Wins 2nd Straight Wimbledon. AL Intrigue, NL Wild Card Craziness Caps MLB 1st Half. Selfless Jalen Brunson’s Massive Gamble. Two Sad Passings In NFL

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Smack dab in the middle of the summer season, the heat isn’t letting up any time soon. Same for yours truly as I’ll dole out praise and critiques on the latest and greatest in the sports world with the latest podcast. On deck:

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(5:08) What more can you say about the play of Carlos Alcaraz, winning his second straight Wimbledon and back to back Grand Slam Finals (he won the French Open last month) defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Has the torch been passed to the 21 year old? Who else can challenge him besides Djokovic moving forward. On the women’s side, #31 ranked Barbora Krejcikova surprisingly won her first Wimbledon defeating upstart Jasmin Paolini in a riveting match as the third Grand Slam of 2024 is complete.

(19:47) MLB has hit the All-Star Break. I’ll take a look at the big picture of the first half (HINT: AL has some intrigue, NL not so much. Unless you’re looking at the wild card which is bananas at the moment), discuss some of the big series and stories from the weekend. I can’t forget about the draft last night as they do their best to generate interest similar to the NFL and NBA Drafts. The Home Run Derby tonight (and Pete Alonso’s participation) and how the All-Star Game is a shell of its former self. And I’ll spend a minute on the state of Wander Franco’s status as who knows when we’ll ever see him grace a diamond considering the latest news regarding the embattled star player.

(47:21) Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has taken a pay cut to increase payroll flexibility for the team to procure or re-sign players in their quest to get to the NBA Finals. Was this a smart move for Brunson? Will the Knicks make a deal to bring in someone with championship experience to their roster before training camp? Also, the league has released the group series for the upcoming 2024 NBA Cup. Seriously? Does anyone really care?

(57:40) Some sad news as there were two deaths in the NFL over the past few days. Longtime defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, architect of the Tampa 2 defense of the late 90’s into the 2000’s, dies at the age of 84. And former Baltimore Raven, Jacoby Jones, who has the longest play in Super Bowl history (108 yard kickoff return) dies at the age of 40. I close out with a few choice words of enjoying life and living in the moment.

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Phillies Flying. Yankees MUST Win? Rangers Last Stand As MLB Heads Into Break. NBA’s Record Media Deal/USA Men’s Team Starting 5? WHAT? Not Cool Novak Shouts At Fans! US Soccer Coach Canned

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Summer continues to sizzle in these parts, which may not be said for the latest in sports, but have no fear, I’m packing some heat with analysis and opinions with whatever’s going on as the podcast is available for consumption. On deck:

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(4:25) The Philadelphia Phillies are showing why they’re the best team in the National League as they’ve taken the first two of their three game series against the LA Dodgers. Will they sweep? I think the Yankees are facing a MUST WIN in July as they could secure their first series win in a month down in Tampa today, before heading to Baltimore for.an AL East showdown with the Orioles. I’ll take a look at the rest of the MLB landscape and big series to look for, as we’re just a weekend of games away from the All-Star Break.

(29:24) A new media rights deal is on the horizon with the NBA. It’s a record eleven year, $76 BILLION dollar deal. What does this mean for the networks/streaming platforms involved? What about players salaries? You will be floored by what you’ll hear, but this is the reality of what the Association will look like down the road. The USA Men’s Basketball team has been in the news recently. Should I or we be wrapped up in who’s going to start in their first game with the Olympics set to open two weeks from tomorrow? And with Kawhi Leonard departing from the team, am I disappointed that they didn’t select Jaylen Brown to take his place?

(42:33) Novak Djokovic has stirred up the fans at Wimbledon the other day, feeling disrespected by the fans in his match against Holger Rune. Was he right for calling them out on the court? Otherwise, it’s been a quiet week leading into the weekend where champions will be crowned on Saturday & Sunday. I’ll preview what lies ahead on the men’s and women’s side, including Daniil Medvedev enormous match vs. Carlos Alcaraz.

(50:54)I have to unpack how the Steelers signing of CB Cameron Sutton, has impacted their secondary, because of his eight game suspension that was handed down earlier this week. I’m sure they knew that this was coming down the pike. Is anyone interested in the offseason Hard Knocks with the NY Giants. What’s next? Vacationing with the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs?

(55:07) I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the firing of USMNT coach, Gregg Berhalter, who couldn’t get out of their group with losses to Uruguay and Panama. What if the US is unable to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, where they are the host nation for this event?

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MLB’s Wild Card Battle Royale At Halfway Point. Why Paul George To 76ers Scares Me? NHL’s Lightning Strikes Early In Free Agency. Will Iga/Novak Conquer Wimbledon? UFC’s Pereira Keeps Title

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It’s a new day, new week, new month, but the same ol’ fast and furious, action packed sports talk that you’ve come to know and love as the latest podcast is forthcoming. On deck:

(4:04) With July ushered in, it’s time to check in on MLB teams that can be relevant throughout the summer as they make a play for October baseball. I’ll unpack the AL & NL wild card races for the first time. How will the Twins, Royals, Red Sox, Astros and Rays fare throughout the final three months of the regular season? Same for the Padres, Cardinals, Mets, Diamondbacks Giants and Pirates? I’ll preview some upcoming series leading into the 4th of July holiday and yes, I’ll briefly mention Bobby Bonilla Day as baseball fans can laugh at the Mets and serenade today’s BB Day!

(31:55) NBA free agency has arrived. There aren’t many big profile guys on the list, minus Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan. Paul George was arguably the number one guy leading the pack, but he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers to a four year deal. Why the cons outweigh the pros when it comes to the former Clipper? I’ll address what else could transpire during this opening week of business in the Association and a couple of new coaches (JB Bickerstaff in Detroit and Kenny Atkinson in Cleveland), LeBron James opting out of his contract looking for an extension AND the Lakers drafted his son, Bronny. Are we looking at a three ring circus in LA leading up to training camp in late September?

(48:53) The NHL had their draft over the weekend, but there was plenty of wheeling and dealing throughout the rest of the league as the Tampa Bay Lightning made some shrewd moves (sending Mihkail Sergachev to UTAH, Tanner Jeannot to LA, acquiring scorer Jake Guentzel & signing him to a long term deal. There’s been a couple of other signings (Sam Reinhart stays in FLA, Patrick Kane with DET) And what about my beloved Islanders? What are they going to do to as they attempt to keep up with the Joneses in the East?

(56:27) Wimbledon commences at the All England Club today. I’ll preview the men’s side with Novak Djokovic’s swift return from knee surgery. How will he respond? And can Iga Swiatek capture her first title at Wimbledon as the #1 women’s player in the world?

(1:02:45) UFC 303’s main event had Alex Pereira KO Jiri Prochazka with a head kick in the second round of their light heavyweight bout on Saturday night.

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Panthers Survive To Win First Cup. Can Oilers Follow Similar Blueprint? NBA Draft Round 1 Recap. Where Does Bronny Go? Overrating The Knicks Trade With Brooklyn. Break Up The Mets, Back to .500!

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The final days of June is upon us. Closing out the month the only way I know how, with nothing but rapid fire, high octane sports talk to get you set for the weekend. On deck:

(3:58) As June is about to conclude, I implore the universe to slow down the hands of time with July on deck and how Memorial Day felt like five minutes ago, considering it was exactly a month ago. So I had to get that off my chest before getting into why you’re here in the first place.

(5:07) The Florida Panthers averted an epic collapse as they hung on to win their first ever Stanley Cup Monday night vs. Edmonton. I’ll break down a game that fell far from the expectations that I, and us fans were hoping for. Also, why the Panthers are having their championship parade on Sunday, six days after they won the Cup? What about the Oilers? Where do they go from here? Do they get back to the Cup next year, similar to their opponent and win the whole thing?

(25:10) It was the first night and round of the NBA Draft last night. There was not a lot of fanfare surrounding any top prospects coming out of college. I’ll review what happened in the opening round and what to expect (Bronny James, anyone?) in today’s second round. The Knicks made a splash trading for Nets forward, Mikal Bridges, to reunite him with his Villanova teammates. Why Knick fans are thinking Bridges is the final piece to their championship puzzle is beyond me? I’ll mention the re-signing of OG Anunoby to a monster contract which is dubious in my eyes as the free agency period is just days away.

(50:30) Break up the New York Mets! They embarrassed their crosstown rival Yankees and have gotten themselves back to .500. Is it time to get excited about this team the rest of the way? What about the Yankees, losers of five of their last six series? Will this bad stretch continue in Toronto this weekend? Don’t look now but the Astros are also at .500. Next up for them? A weekend in New York to face the Mets in an interesting matchup. I’ll peek at any other big series that’ll take place as the month of June is almost over and out.

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The Biggest Game In NHL History? A Historic Game 7 Tonight. MLB Has Yanks Reeling. O’s Swept. Astros On The Move & Scherzer’s Return. Will JJ Experiment Work In LA? No NBA Draft Buzz

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As the Northeast and a lot of the nation was under some record heat as summer arrived on Thursday, there won’t be much cooling off, ESPECIALLY when it comes to yours truly. Doing what I love to deliver all of the latest and greatest in the world of sports. On deck:

(4:14) It all boils down to tonight. A Game 7 of epic proportions with history in the making. No matter how you slice it, the Edmonton Oilers-Florida Panthers could be a game to remember. I’ll break down all of the drama, intrigue and suspense leading into tonight’s matchup. What it will mean to the Oilers if they win or lose? And the same for the Panthers?

(27:28) MLB had a very interesting few days as it’ll be soon the only major sport standing until we get to September. Baseball did a great job covering the Tribute to the Negro Leagues game on Rickwood Field Thursday night in Birmingham, AL. The Yankees haven’t fared well against the better opposition in the league as they’ve lost four of their last five series. The Orioles, coming off of winning two out of three vs. the Yanks, get swept in Houston. The first time they’ve been swept in the regular season since 2022. Speaking of the Astros, they’re trying to get back in the thick of the AL West/playoff picture as they’ve won five in a row. Then you have Max Scherzer, returning to the Rangers starting rotation, putting up a solid five inning outing against the Royals as they try to make a run in light of their World Series championship last year. In the NL, the Phillies took two of three vs. Arizona as they met after their NLCS encounter a year ago. Break up the Mets? They’ve won 13 of 19, but will lose their closer Edwin Diaz to suspension because of sticky stuff. Seriously?

(47:42 ) The worst kept secret in the NBA was confirmed as JJ Redick is the next coach of the LA Lakers. With LeBron James’s influence and friendship with JJ, could this turn out to be disastrous? OKC made a shrewd trade by acquiring Alex Caruso from Chicago for Josh Giddey. Plus, the NBA Draft is forthcoming on Wednesday and Thursday this week, taking a page out of the NFL, spreading out the draft over a couple of days. Is this draft deep enough to warrant a two day affair?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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Will Mavericks Halt Celtics Run To Title? Panthers Thwart Oiler Offense With GM 2 Tonight! Why Dodgers-Yankees Was BIG For MLB? Alcaraz Earns French! Scheffler Momentum For US Open

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Pumped up and ready for another exciting week of content as THREE podcasts are on deck over the next four days. I’ll set the stage for what’s taken place and what to expect in the world of sports as the first pod is here. On deck:

(4:10) There’s some housekeeping in order as a new vlog is up on my YouTube channel, titled ‘I AM new media.’ It details the difference between new media vs. old media and my experience as a member of the new media. I unpack a lot and even call out a couple of new media members in the process. Plus, I have a special guest on tap for Wednesday as FOX Sports, ESPN & Big East Network sideline reporter, Kacy Standohar joins me to discuss her unconventional path in this business, her future, as well as, what’s going on in sports?

(6:24) The Boston Celtics are two wins away from winning their 18th championship in NBA history. Game 3 is Wednesday in Dallas. Will the Mavericks find a way to get back in the series? Or will the Celtics be one win away from back to back sweeps in the postseason? Also, is UCONN coach Dan Hurley going to announce whether or not he’ll be the next coach of the LA Lakers?

(24:01) The Florida Panthers have drawn first blood in the Stanley Cup Finals shutting out the high octane Edmonton Oilers offense, 3-0 in Game 1. I’ll explain how tonight’s Game 2 is a must for the Oilers if they have any chance of winning the Cup Final?

(30:04) A playoff atmosphere was in the Bronx over the weekend as the Dodgers visited the Yankees in a possible World Series preview. Why I thought and made this three game set a big deal? I’ll touch on the London Series between the Mets-Phillies. I’ll peek at the upcoming schedule this week as the Yankees visit Kansas City for four games starting tonight. The struggling Braves will go to Baltimore, while the Phillies visit Boston as there are plenty of interleague games this week. I’ll chime in with my over/under win totals to date which look very average at this point.

(46:33) Carlos Alcaraz is your French Open winner, coming from behind in both the semifinal and final to win his third major tournament. On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek won her third straight and fourth in five years at Roland Garros to show why she’s the number one women’s player in the world. How will she fare at Wimbledon next month?

(51:37) The Belmont Stakes had Dornoch win the final leg of horse racing’s third major race of the last six weeks.

(53:12) Scottie Scheffler won at The Memorial yesterday, (his fifth win on the Tour this year) with the US Open set to tee off on Thursday. Is he primed to win another major?

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NBA & Stanley Cup Finals Preview BONANZA! Lakers Lure UCONN Coach? Dodgers-Yankees Showdown In The Bronx. Novak Withdraws From French/Swiatek Dominant. RIP Larry Allen. Belmont 'NO' Stakes

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With the Finals on the horizon for both the NBA & NHL, I’m just getting started to discuss that and ALL that’s happening in sports in a jam packed podcast. On deck:

(4:15) The NBA Finals commences tonight. Boston is looking for Banner 18, after coming up short two years ago. While Dallas and their two headed monster of a backcourt (Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving) are chomping at the bit to bring a title back to Dallas. I’ll have a complete breakdown and predict who’ll hoist the Lawrence O’Brien Trophy when it’s all said and done. Some breaking news coming out of LA has the Lakers making a massive push to lure UConn coach Danny Hurley to Hollywood. Could he possibly take the leap from college to the pros?

(30:54) On Saturday night, hockey will have the sports stage as the Stanley Cup Finals will drop the puck in Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers-Florida Panthers. I’ll tap in with analysis on what the Panthers will do to slow down Connor McDavid & co. And what will the Oilers deploy to attack the defensive schemes of the Panthers? Could this be a long series? Short series?

(41:27) MLB has had an interesting week with some solid matchups that have been anything but (MIL-PHI, KC-CLE) but I and a bunch of baseball/sports fans are looking forward to the heavyweight matchup in the Bronx this weekend between the LA Dodgers-NY Yankees. I’ll go through the history of this rivalry dating back to the days where the Dodgers played in Brooklyn. There’s also a London Series taking place on Saturday & Sunday as the NY Mets-Philadelphia will face off against one another.

(55:47) Novak Djokovic had to withdraw from the French Open due to a knee injury. Is it set for Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz to secure their first ever French title? On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek is seeking her third straight and four out of five after disposing of Coco Gauff in the semifinals in straight sets.

(1:00:13) Some sad news in the world of the NFL as all time great, Hall of Fame guard Larry Allen passed away on Monday at the age of 52. Christian McCaffrey gets a two year extension through 2027. What about CeeDee Lamb? He’s searching a big payday, but stayed away from OTA’s this week. Will they meet eye to eye before kickoff in September?

(1:06:22) The Belmont Stakes will conclude the horse racing season this Saturday as Derby winner Mystik Dan and Preakness champ Seize the Gray will go up against favorite Sierra Leone up in Saratoga, NY and not Belmont Park.

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T’wolves Edwards Face Of NBA? Kyrie/Luka vs. OKC Leads Conf Semis Preview. Stars Grit NHL 2nd Rd Preview. Phillies: Tops In MLB. Derby Winner Going To Preakness? Canelo Wins. Who Watched?

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(3:59) The Conference Semifinals in the NBA and NHL have begun, but I’ll tip off with the Association to recap a few series (Knicks survive in Philadelphia. The Mavericks wrangle the Clippers. What’s next for the Clips as a long offseason looms? Indiana puts Milwaukee out to pasture. What’s the after effects of another disappointing playoff exit? And Patrick Beverley’s fate for inexplicably throwing a ball at a fan? Orlando pushes Cleveland to the brink, but Donovan Mitchell wills his team to the next round to set up a date with the top seeded Celtics. We already have one game in the books as the Minnesota Timberwolves steal the home court advantage with Anthony Edwards scoring 43 points in beating the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Is Edwards on the verge of being the ‘face’ of the NBA? I’ll preview the other series (CLE-BOS, IND-NY and DAL-OKC) as we get one step closer to crowning a champion. I’ll get into some coaching moves and what the Lakers will do after firing Darvin Ham after two years.

(34:33) On the ice, there were a couple of Game 7’s to unpack. One was thrilling and went into OT as the Bruins avoided back to back first round series ousters, delivering a gut punch to the Maple Leafs ending their season. What do the Leafs need to do to regroup? Dallas rallied back from an 0-2 deficit to hang on and beat the defending Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights at home. The Canucks dealt another tough loss to the Predators in Game 6 to advance and face the Edmonton Oilers in the next round. I’ll review the Rangers Game 1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes and preview the other three matchups (BOS-FLA, COL-DAL & EDM-VAN) as Round 2 has commenced.

(49:47) MLB has a few things cooking into the new month. The best team in baseball is not the Atlanta Braves, LA Dodgers or Baltimore Orioles. It’s the Philadelphia Phillies! They have the top record in the sport. Could this team be in the running for the top team in the NL throughout the summer? I’ll get into Aaron Judge getting ejected for the first time in his career. The Mets get swept in Tampa and closer Edwin Diaz has sputtered of late. What about the Marlins trading their best player (Luis Arraez) on May 3rd!!?? Why are they in operation? I’ll peek to see what else is going on in baseball as we march into a new month.

(1:05:25) I have just a few transactions in the NFL, highlighted by Odell Beckham Jr. signing a one year deal in Miami.

(1:07:28) The 150th Kentucky Derby was a thriller, to say the least. It was a photo finish between three horses with 18-1 Mystik Dan being the winner. Is it possible that he’s going to pass on running the Preakness? What will that do for the race, even the sport overall, if that’s the case?

(1:12:44) Canelo Alvarez retains his title beating previously unbeaten Jaime Munguia Saturday night in Las Vegas. Did anyone watch? Does anyone care?

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Visions Of ’83 For NC State, Bama’s First Final 4. Purdue-UCONN Matchup? Is Any Lead Safe In NBA? My Dark, Twisted MLB Nightmare! Rangers: NHL’s Best? NFL Up To Old Tricks!

No fooling around on this first day of April! I’m ready to fire on all cylinders as I’ve got plenty of sports talk to unpack as a new week, month and quarter begin. On deck:

(4:08) I offer an apology to you guys and gals for not publishing my Thursday podcast (after the MLB Preview) due to some unforeseen circumstances. Add in Easter and celebrating a birthday yesterday, it had yours truly running around, enjoying life as I haven’t posted any thoughts on what’s happening in sports on my YouTube channel, social media, etc. I appreciate your patience and understanding as I send a mea culpa to start.

(6:30) March Madness pivots to April as the Final Four in the Men’s tournament is set! You have a Cinderella in #11 seed, NC State. A #4 seed and first time ever visit to a semifinal in Alabama. Then the two #1 seeds in Purdue (first FF since 1980) and UCONN (defending champs) I’ll talk about their journey to this point, including some early headlines of these four teams representing out in Glendale where the Final Four will take place on Saturday night. On the women’s side, there’s lot of intrigue with a regional semifinal tonight where LSU will play Iowa to see who goes onto the Final Four. We know about these rivals dating back to last year’s tournament. NC State has advanced, just like their male counterparts. Can the Lady Huskies do the same with a win tonight vs. USC?

(28:24) The Association is down to the final couple of weeks of the season. It’s a Wild Wild West at the top and bottom of the conference. Lakers continue their winning ways on a current East coast trip, trying to stay ahead of the Warriors for the ninth seed. Golden State keeps winning, where the Rockets had their eleven game winning streak snapped as they’ve tried to keep pace with the Dubs for the final seed out West. Has luck run out for Houston? What about the race for the top seed between OKC, Denver and Minnesota? Who needs it the most? I’ll check on what’s happening out in the East, as it’s not as intriguing, unless you’re interested in the battle of the 3-8 seeds. More importantly, is any lead safe in the NBA? After watching the Celtics blew a 30 point lead to Atlanta last week. And the Bucks coughed up an 18 point fourth quarter lead against a LeBron James-less Lakers team. This could be something to pay attention to come playoff time, although it’s unlikely to happen.

(42:40) Just four days into the baseball season, I’m already living a dark, twisted nightmare. My beloved Mets are 0-3 and the Yankees are 4-0. I’ll explain further as to why this is the case. I’ll discuss some early suspension for two pitchers (Mets Yohan Ramirez and Blue Jays Genesis Cabrera), which teams had a good weekend and who didn’t?

(53:06) On the ice, we’re down to about seven or eight games left of this long season. Are the Rangers the best team in the NHL at the moment? Are they peaking at the right time? I’ll get into their chances of competing for a Cup and take a trip to see what teams are in good stead for making the playoffs, who’s on the cusp and who’s fallen off completely?

(1:02:52) Lastly, there are a few NFL news and notes to dive into. I like the new kickoff rule (adopted from the XFL) Reviewing intentional grounding, roughing the passer and hits out of bounds (Ok?) Moving the trade deadline up to Week 9 (Fine.) Some acquistions last week, highlighted by the Jets acquiring Eagles pass rusher, Haason Reddick (Alright!) Here’s comes the cold water. The Eagles opener in Sao Paolo, Brazil, the Friday game after the likely Chiefs raising the curtain on the season the day before, will be aired on Peacock. (What?!) And there will be two games on Christmas Day, but the holiday falls on a Wednesday! (SERIOUSLY!?) What’s next? A game every day on the NFL calendar?

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Dodgers/Yankees Expectations, Orioles Upside. AL/NL Balance With Surprises, Disappointments, Over/Unders And A World Series Prediction Highlight The 2024 MLB Preview

It’s time to ‘PLAY BALL’ as the 2024 MLB season has arrived. I’ll go in-depth as to what we could possibly see over the next six plus months in the sport. I’ll detail the top storylines (Dodgers, Yankees expectations. Orioles looking to take the next step. Good balance in both the AL & NL), breakdown each of the divisions, my surprises, disappointments, over/under predictions and who’ll play in the World Series come late October. Oh yes, for my fellow Mets fans, I’ll preview what the Amazin’s upcoming season could look like. If you’re searching for a complete preview from soup to nuts, look no further, I’ve got you covered.

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NBA’s 200 Point All-Star Debacle! Islanders Choke In Outdoor Game Loss To Rangers. Purdue Goes Down. UCONN: Team To Beat. Alonso Wants Mets, But Vice Versa? Matsuyama’s 62 Wins Wacky Genesis

Another holiday Monday presents a wild hour of sports talk as we transition away from the NFL with all of the latest happenings in the sports universe as I’ll unpack the following:

(3:00) It was a rough weekend for the NBA as they had to deal with a repeat slam dunk champion (Mac McClung) who’s in the G-League! Plus, an All-Star Game that had one team score over 200 POINTS as the East beat the West. What can they do to fix it? Is it too late to do so? Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn has been relieved of his duties. Was it fair? Then you have the finalists for the Naismith Hall of Fame which includes Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups. Why I think both wouldn’t be enshrined in Springfield if it was up to me? The Association is still on a respite as the schedule will pick up on Thursday.

(22:50) You had another stunner in college basketball as #2 Purdue loses to Ohio State, with an interim coach, no less. Does this hurt them for a #1 come tournament time? #1 UCONN is surely looking like a team that’s going to defend their title as they destroyed #4 Marquette in historic fashion. How about Rick Pitino, the head coach of St. John’s? They lost to Seton Hall last night and are now 6-9 in the conference. He had plenty of choice words for his team, calling it a disappointing year, stating how unathletic they are, lacking toughness, going in on his squad as they try to fight for a spot in the tournament. Caitlin Clark sets the women’s record all time for scoring in the sport, eclipsing Kelsey Plum in the process. And sad news as former Maryland coach, Lefty Driesell passed away at age 92.

(30:45) The NHL had a huge weekend with two outdoor games in the same venue. I’ll unwrap the Flyers-Devils meeting on Saturday night, with the second game being a nail biter where the Islanders blew a golden opportunity to beat their crosstown rival Rangers, 6-5 in OT. I was a witness to the latter game. How much that loss stings even a day later may come as a surprise? Also, the nerve of the Ranger fan, sounding like they’ve won 6 or 7 Stanley Cups as I had to deal with them for three plus hours yesterday. Don’t look now, but the Panthers have overtaken the Bruins in the Atlantic Division for the first time since the end of the 2021-22 season. I’ll see what else is happening in the other divisions and keep you up to speed on the latest.

(46:26) With position players reporting throughout the MLB, I have to throw in my two cents regarding Mets 1B, Pete Alonso and his desire to be a lifelong Met. I call out both the VP of baseball ops, David Stearns and of course, the owner, Steve Cohen to put his money where his mouth is as he’s stated in the past that he wants to operate his team like the Braves & Dodgers, to name a couple. There were two low level signings, (Whit Merrifield to Phillies and Liam Hendricks to the Red Sox) as spring training is in full swing.

(54:40) There was a golf tournament over the weekend in LA at the Genesis Invitational. It wasn’t a major, but you had some interesting developments regarding a couple of players. Tiger Woods had to withdraw with an illness after two rounds. Is this the last of Tiger being a dominant fixture on the course? You also had Jordan Spieth disqualified due to an erroneous scorecard. But your winner was Hideki Matsuyama who shot a 62 in the final round to win the tournament as we’re still six or seven weeks from Augusta.

(57:41) The Super Bowl of Racing had to be postponed due to inclement weather at the Daytona 500. They’ll race at 4pm today/Monday. Does this hurt the biggest racing event of the year?

(58:42) UFC had a surprise on Saturday night as Ilia Topuria stunned Alexander Volkanovski in a knockout that I’m sure quite a few didn’t expect. Is a rematch in order at some point in the not too distant future?

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Browns Statement Win. Are The 49ers Back? Kyler Murray's Return Highlights Week 10. Harbaugh Suspended. Does It Fit The Crime? Craig Counsell Controversy? NBA In Season Snoozefest?

I have my sleeves rolled up as I'm primed to get into the holiday season and plow through 2023 with plenty of content to share with everything that's happening in sports. On deck:

(3:00) I know I didn't produce and release a podcast this past Thursday, I'll explain in detail as to why that was the case, but rest assured, quite a bit is coming down the pike to close out the year and into 2024. You'll want to stay tuned to what's going on because, I promise you, changes are coming!

(4:12) It was a wild and wacky Week 10 in the NFL where there were a record five game winning, walk off field goals as time expired. The big developments of yesterday was the Browns remarkable comeback in Baltimore. Are the 49ers back in Super Bowl form after their beatdown of Jacksonville? Although the Cardinals are going nowhere, but is there going to be a Kyler Murray renaissance in the desert? I'll get into how the Vikings have turned their fortunes with QB Josh Dobbs at the helm. The Steelers escape with another win, but now it gets interesting over the next two weeks as they have back to back road division games (Cleveland, Cincinnati) that may shape up their season. Plus, the rest of the slate as we're past the halfway point of the season.

(29:11) All of the talk in college football late last week was the fate of Michigan Wolverine coach, Jim Harbaugh. The Big 10 conference suspended Harbaugh the final three games of the regular season for alleged sign stealing. Does the punishment fit the crime? There wasn't any pressure of not having their head coach on the sideline this past Saturday as they beat Penn State on the road. If Michigan runs the table to a college football playoff, will the NCAA step in to extend this suspension? The landscape looks the same as the rankings are status quo, but the schedule will heat up as we're approaching the final couple of weeks to close out the month of November.

(41:25) There were a bunch of managerial hirings in MLB this past week. The lead, yet controversial one is Craig Counsell going to the Cubs, after they fired David Ross, who was a contributor to their 2016 World Series team. You have new skippers in Anaheim (Ron Washington), Houston (Joe Espada) and the Mets (Carlos Mendoza) WHO? You know I'll unpack that and possibly how long he'll be the Met manager? And what is going on in Yankee land? Owner Hal Steinbrenner has consulted the players on the current manager Aaron Boone? WHAT? Seriously? I have plenty to say on this as I spend some time on the diamond with the Hot Stove on the horizon.

(53:15) The Association's experiment with the in-season tournament has done NOTHING for yours truly. I'll express my thoughts on that. There have been a few surprises to date (Sixers, T-wolves, Pacers on the plus side. Clippers, Suns, Kevin Durant's legacy on the negative.) as the NBA is in full swing.

(59:24) Break up the San Jose Sharks. They started off 0-10-1, had been outscored 55-12 during that stretch, but they won two games over the past week to get off the schneid for now. Also, I mentioned last week on the podcast that Edmonton Oilers head coach, Jay Woodcroft, whose team was underperforming, was in danger of losing his job. Guess what? He was shown the door and replaced by former AHL coach Kris Knoblauch. I'll see what else is happening as teams are making some headway (i.e. Panthers, Canucks) after slow starts. And Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard puts himself in the record books.

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MLB Trade Deadline Recap. Astros World Series Favorites? State Of The Mets Future. Division/Wild Card Update. NFL Preseason Is Back/Detest Lions-Chiefs Matchup. Women's World Cup. Anyone Care?

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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Nuggets/Golden Knights Hit Title Jackpot! What's Next For Heat/Panthers? A's Fans "Reverse Boycott"? Subway Series Recap. US Open Tees Off In LA. Trouble With Stefon Diggs In Buffalo?

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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Embiid's Return, Butler's Health, AD's Importance, Suns Done Leads NBA. Pesky Panthers, Upstart Kraken, More Leaf Pressure? Scherzer's Demise? Cashman's Plea To Fans. The Abolishment Of Horse Racing?

The sports month of May is off to a flying start. Here to keep you apprised on all of that and then some, you know that I've got you covered as your trusted favorite little podcast host. On deck:

(2:45) Unfortunately, I have a mea culpa before I kickoff the pod as there is some construction (or a woodpecker, I jest) that may be heard in the background for the first 10-15 minutes or so. If you're able to hear it, my sincerest apologies ahead of time.

(3:20) The NBA Playoffs are officially in the second round. Newly minted MVP of the regular season, Sixers center Joel Embiid, returned to the lineup in Game 2 against the Celtics. Was it a good thing? Or should he have waited until Game 3 in Philadelphia? The Heat and Knicks are tied at 1-1. The big question is the health status of guard Jimmy Butler. Will he be in the lineup in Game 3? Denver is out to a 2-0 lead on Phoenix as the next two games will be in the Valley? Are the Suns done? Or can they still rise and be heard from? Then you have the Lakers-Warriors, with LA up 1-0 at the moment. Is Anthony Davis the key to the Lakers success and not LeBron James?

(22:05) Things are heating up on the ice as the Stanley Cup Playoffs head into their second round as well. The Devils stepped up and disposed their bridge and tunnel rival Rangers on Monday. Could this be a long offseason for New York as so much was expected heading into this year? New Jersey got off to the same start they did against the Rangers, at Carolina in Game 1 last night. Vegas took a 1-0 series lead vs. Edmonton, despite sniper Leon Draisaitl scoring four goals vs. the Golden Knights. Those pesky Panthers did not let down after their overtime heroics in Boston as the won Game 1 north of the border in Toronto. Is the pressure mounting after just one game for the Maple Leafs, considering they finally got out of the first round since 2004? And the Kraken have continued their winning ways, winning in Dallas to get a leg up on that series.

(34:29) Should Met fans (including yours truly) be concerned that Max Scherzer's best pitching days are behind him? I have quite a bit to say here, so you won't want to miss this. Yankees GM Brian Cashman had a state of the union on his ballclub, reassuring the fan base not to count them out. Was this necessary? I'll get into the latest of what's taking place on the diamond as baseball is more than a month in.

(49:47) The first leg of Horse Racing's Triple Crown kicks off on Saturday as the Kentucky Derby is just about here. Unfortunately there's been some news recently about horses that have been euthanized over the past week over at Churchill Downs. Is it time to consider that this archaic sport needs to be abolished? Meanwhile, I will preview what I know about the 149th Running of the Roses. Will we see another long shot win such as Rich Strike did last year?

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Madness Begins With Final 4 & Title Predictions. Morant's Weak Suspension. NHL Canes Take Another Hit. NFL Free Agency: Rodgers Saga. Yanks Owner & Judge: BFF's? Diaz Hurt As Mets Lose Again

Let the Madness begin! Not just in college basketball, but other things happening in sports that has me crazy at the moment. On deck:

(2:53) I'm in a foul sports mood, so I'm on edge with a couple of scenarios that have come about in the last two days.

(3:38) The Sports Dead Zone, Part 1 has now concluded as we raise the curtain on the NCAA Tournament as we get set for a frantic four days leading into the Sweet Sixteen. I'll predict who'll make it to the Final Four. Which teams will play for the National Championship? And who'll cut down the nets when it's all said and done?

(20:46) As the lowly Houston Rockets have had some surprising wins this week over the Celtics and Lakers, the big story is the eight game suspension handed down by the NBA to Grizzlies guard, Ja Morant. Why this was a weak attempt at sending a message throughout the league as this was a retroactive suspension at best. I'll take a look at what's going on throughout the Association when it comes to teams jockeying for playoff positioning.

(26:41) On the ice, the NHL has been quiet for the most part. The Hurricanes lose a key player who is done for the year (Andrei Svechnikov) as I'll update the latest in the division and wild card races in both conferences.

(32:13) The business year for the NFL has opened. There's been plenty of player movement over the past week. I'll highlight the Aaron Rodgers saga, him wanting to come to New York, the 'demands' if he became a Jet and not if, but when, will this deal take place? Jimmy Garoppolo has found a new home in Las Vegas with his former offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels. I thought this was a good move for the Raiders, but it comes with a huge caveat. I'll run through some of the hot topics ranging from Ezekiel Elliott, Baker Mayfield, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Lamar Jackson's latest development regarding his contract. Quite a bit to digest as The Shield continues make waves in the sports world as their off-season is just getting started. I was remiss not to mention on the previous podcast that former Vikings coach Bud Grant passed away last week at the age of 95.

(47:38) As I close out with baseball, both New York teams are front and center. Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has become BFF's with reigning MVP Aaron Judge, to the point that his star player has input on renovation to the teams spring training complex. Are you kidding? Then you have Mets closer Edwin Diaz after putting out the fire vs. the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, injures his leg while CELEBRATING Puerto Rico's win to advance. Who knows the extent of his injury, but it sure doesn't look good as Met fans everywhere, including yours truly, are surely sick over this.

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Race to NFL Playoffs Builds With GB, JAX Looking Up. MIA, TEN Going South. A So-So NBA X-Mas Day. A Dark NHL Christmas. Mets/Correa: Just Walk Away. Trevor Bauer Returns. Sad Day For MMA

With the Christmas weekend behind us, I have one last gift for your stocking as I share all of my thoughts on the entire sports landscape. On deck:

(3:21) We're down to the final two weeks of the NFL regular season. Week 16 didn't disappoint as they were teams trending up (i.e. Panthers, Jaguars, Packers) and some heading south (i.e. Titans, Dolphins, Commanders) as the above, among others, are jockeying for position to get into the postseason. I'll break down all that took place over the weekend and where we're at to date as the AFC & NFC playoff picture becomes clearer.

(33:46) The NBA had their annual Christmas Day slate of five games, which didn't live up to the hype. Sixers-Knicks was competitive until the fourth quarter, before Philly took over and won. And what's this about James Harden possibly making a return to Houston at the end of the season? (CORRECTION: I made a mention of Tyrese Maxey returning soon to the Sixers lineup. I accidentally called him Tyrone. My apologies for the faux pas.) The Mavericks put up 51 third quarter points on LeBron & company as they take care of the Lakers. The Celtics pull away with a big win vs. the Bucks. Memphis was no match for Golden State as they try to become rivals with some trash talk. And Nikola Jokic shows why he's a two time, back to back MVP as he records another triple double in a win vs. the Suns.

(41:50) On the ice, things have been super quiet. As in, no games have been played since late last week. I don't recall the NHL taking a few days off over the Christmas holiday in years past. Maybe the NBA & NFL had something to do with it. The two big recent developments have been Alexander Ovechkin surpassing Gordie Howe for number two all time on the career goal scoring list. And the Hurricanes have blown by the Devils in the Metropolitan Division as Carolina has won eight in a row, while New Jersey has dropped eight of their last 11. The Winter Classic is on deck next Monday as the Flyers visit Boston to play the Bruins in Fenway Park.

(45:44) This Mets/Carlos Correa soap opera is starting to irritate me. The two parties are "working through" the medical issues that hung up the original deal between Correa and the Giants. Well, I have an excellent idea to solve this once and for all. Then you have former Cy Young Award winner, Trevor Bauer (remember him?) reinstated back into the MLB. Will the Dodgers release him? Or bring him back for his final year of his contract? There were a couple of minor signings that transpired. Craig Kimbrel signs a one year deal with Philadelphia. Former Mets OF Michael Conforto inks a two year deal with San Francisco. Same for relief pitcher, Taylor Rogers as he joins his twin brother Tyler in the bullpen on the Giants as well.

(55:01) Stephan Bonnar, who was part of The Ultimate Fighter reality show which put the UFC on the map and grew the sport exponentially because of it, dies at the age of 45 a few days ago due to heart complications.

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