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As we finally get out of the Sports Dead Zone, Pt. 2, I've got plenty to get into as we can say 'hallelujah' and embrace a new month as we turn the calendar to September. On deck:

(5:36) After a brief rundown, I'll get into how thrilling the Dodgers-Mets series has been so far. Is this an NLCS preview? Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols are within distance of some historic home run milestones (61 & 700, respectively) The sport needs to be on top of this and celebrate it as it's become an afterthought with college football and the NFL back in our consciousness. Are the Yankees in the process of choking away an insurmountable lead in the AL East? The status of Justin Verlander's right calf. White Sox manager Tony LaRussa is out indefinitely due to health issues.

(23:32) Serena Williams wins her second round match at the US Open in three sets, which begs the question? Will this propel her to a long tournament run? Or did she leave it all out on the court to where she won't make it out of the weekend? On the men's side, the expected top players are still around (i.e. Nadal, Medvedev, etc.) Nick Kyrgios is trying to make it back to back Grand Slam finals runs. Can he do so?

(29:33) College football is back! I'll have a top heavy preview of the few (and likely) teams that will possibly be in the National Championship Game. And if any Cinderella teams (i.e. Cincinnati last year) has a shot to make it to the playoff on New Year's Eve? I'll take a look at three of the bigger matchups over the holiday weekend that could impact the race for the College Football Playoff.

(39:47) The NFL season starts a week from tonight. But my focus isn't on that at the moment. One thing I want to get off of my chest is former Raider coach Jon Gruden's shameful speech as he is shooting his shot to get back into football. I'm far from the morality police, but there are a few things that need to be said in light of his lame comments at the Little Rock Touchdown Club a couple of days ago that you won't want to miss. Also, Jimmy Garoppolo stays by the bay as he'll suit up for the 49ers as a backup this season. Why that could potentially cause a huge quarterback controversy down the road?

(49:52) LA Clippers guard John Wall revealed that he had contemplated suicide recently because of dealing with the loss of family members and his own physical health, as he's been out of the lineup the past couple of years. I bring this up to shed light that even with the status, big contracts and lifestyle, they are human beings at the end of the day.

(52:57) Cameron Smith, the #2 golfer in the world, transitions to the LIV Golf League. Was it a big surprise? Was this the worst kept secret in the sport?

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Into the homestretch of this Sports Dead Zone as September is on the horizon. I've got all of the latest news and storylines that the sports world has to offer as the latest edition of the pod is ready for consumption. On deck:

(5:19) Some interesting storylines have taken place in baseball over the past few days. Astros ace Justin Verlander suffered a calf injury as he had to leave his start early in yesterday afternoon's game vs. Baltimore. Without a prognosis as of this recording, could this be a serious blow for a team trying to get back to another World Series? Or is this a minor speed bump en route to the Division Series where he'll be raring to go come Game 1? Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman had to be put on the IL for an infection on his leg stemming from a tattoo. How this'll fare as he regains his confidence in himself and the manager as they gear up for September and beyond? Mariners prized rookie Julio Rodriguez secures a fat contract as he can make up to $470 million dollars over the next 14 years, with $210 million guaranteed. Baseball continues its trajectory of giving the young talent (i.e. Fernando Tatis, Jr. & Wander Franco) big time money without hesitation. I'll see where we're at as far as the wild card and division races are concerned, including a possible NLCS preview as the Dodgers will visit the Mets at Citi Field this week. I'll also share my thoughts on the Mets Old Timers Day festivities on Saturday, which was executed beautifully. Why wasn't this done sooner? The connection (or lack thereof, by the previous ownership) and the retirement of #24 in honor of Willie Mays.

(34:47) The final Grand Slam of the tennis year begins today at Flushing Meadow where the big headlines heading into this tournament is Serena Williams's last hurrah. Will she be able to win a round? Two? Get to next week? Who'll win on the women's side? What about the men's side? Can Nick Kyrgios get to and win his first major championship? Can Rafael Nadal win his 23rd Grand Slam? Where is Novak Djokovic? Lots of questions to be answered and I'll handicap what to expect here over the next two weeks.

(43:30) The NFL preseason has concluded, but some news off the field has garnered attention (Rams-Bengals scrimmage melee and the Bills releasing punter Matt Araiza on implications of a civil lawsuit stemming from a gang rape of an underage women with two other men) as we get ready for the new season to kick off in ten days.

(46:48) In the NBA, Chet Holmgren will be out for the year with a foot injury suffered in a Pro-Am game over the weekend. Then Danilo Gallinari came up lame while on a fast break as he tore his meniscus in a FIBA World Cup qualifying game. How big are these injuries in the grand scheme of things?

(49:32) Rory McIlroy wins his third FedEx Cup, but did anyone watch? Did anyone really care? Was it important for the sport considering it's not a major tournament? And what does this mean for golfers who may jump over to the LIV Golf League?

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The final week of the month has arrived and so has the latest edition as there are some interesting storylines percolating in the sports world. On deck:

(5:11) The pennant races in baseball may not have a lot of drama heading into September as I recap the division and wild card chase to date. The Yankees look to get out of a six week malaise with a trip to Oakland and Anaheim upcoming as they've won three in a row. The Mets have the Braves breathing down their neck in the only race worth noting. Should there be concern if Atlanta overtakes the NL East at some point? Why did the Mets skip Jacob deGrom's start vs. the Yankees. I'll also discuss the apology by Fernando Tatis Jr. as he's in the middle of an 80 game suspension. And what about the 2023 schedule? Based on what I've seen, yours truly isn't a fan of it. I'll explain why.

(28:41) We're two weeks away from the start of a new NFL season. I'm sure many of you are psyched and pumped up for your Sundays being occupied with wall to wall football. What I wasn't psyched about was UFC chairman, Dana White, breaking a story on how Tom Brady was close to signing with the Las Vegas Raiders back in the 2020 offseason. Why bring this up now? Is this even a story? I'll also chime in on some news throughout the league (Baker Mayfield starting in Carolina), as well as, remembering Len Dawson. The Chiefs QB going back to the 1960's, who died at the age of 87.

(35:19) Kevin Durant agrees to move forward with the Nets as they try to come out from the rubble of his trade request earlier this summer. But there's one dynamic that needs to be addressed, in my opinion, if this upcoming season were to be one that can lead to a championship. What were the Lakers thinking acquiring Patrick Beverley? Did they not know about the history between he and Russell Westbrook? This has the makings of a disaster!

(45:30) I'm not too happy with the direction that the New York Islanders have taken this offseason. It was capped off by the team, who was rumored to sign former Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri, instead signs a long term deal with the Calgary Flames. What is going on with GM Lou Lamiorello as he continues to sit on his hands and do nothing to improve this team, who didn't make the playoffs this past season.

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As the sports world continues to slog through the dog days of August, there are some things to discuss that'll get you caught up on all that's happening. On deck:

(3:41) What has happened to the New York Yankees? After their torrid start, where people had compared them to the 1998 team, they have grossly underachieved over the past two months. I'll take a look into my crystal ball to see if there is any light at the end of the tunnel or was this all an aberration? Meanwhile, the Mets scratched and clawed in another big time comeback in Philadelphia as they extend their lead in the NL East to four games. The Dodgers welcome Dustin May to their pitching rotation as he returns from Tommy John surgery. I'll review the pennant races in both leagues. The Cardinals stretching their division lead, including Albert Pujols's quest for 700 career home runs.

(27:29) Thankfully, the Deshaun Watson saga regarding his suspension has closure. Eleven games and a five million dollar fine. Contradicting comments and Jimmy Garoppolo rumors aside, his first game back in a uniform will be against his old team in Houston later this year. Was it set up to be this way? Also, the Buccaneers lose a key offensive lineman for the season. Bears LB Roquan Smith ends his hold-in as he'll play out his rookie contract in Chicago.

(34:14) There was a shocker in MMA on Saturday night as Leon Edwards KO'd Kamaru Usman in the closing seconds of their match. I made a comparison to an old boxing match many moons ago that the fans can relate to. Is Edwards now a guy to be reckoned with? Or will this be a one-hit wonder?

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The sports world has generated some interesting storylines over the past few days and I'm here to share my thoughts as I have some things to get off of my chest. On deck:

(4:36) The Yankees were on the brink of not only being swept, but unable to scratch a run as they've been anemic offensively of late, had a miraculous comeback to salvage the final game against the Rays. Will this be the kick in the rear that they desperately need in order to get out of their malaise over the past month? Across town, the Mets scuffled a bit over the first two games in Atlanta as they try to gain ground in the NL East. Max Scherzer gutted out a start interrupted by rain and hung on to win 9-7, with Jacob deGrom on deck in the series finale tonight. Can they gain the two games back that they lost from the Braves. Also, former Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard ducking his former ballclub again? I'll keep you abreast of what the latest is in the pennant races in both the AL & NL, a World Series rematch from last year (Atlanta vs. Houston) highlights the weekend schedule. While the Texas Rangers not only fired their manager (Chris Woodward) earlier this week, but also their longtime GM, Jon Daniels was ousted. Where will Daniels possibly end up next? Flushing, maybe?

(23:35) Yours truly is tired of the regurgitated narratives regarding Aaron Rodgers. For now, hopefully I can put some of this to rest, considering other outlets and debate shows can't let it go. Chargers safety, Derwin James signs the largest contract in league history for his position. Will his past health issues pop up impact this extension? No surprise who's at the top of the preseason college football rankings (Alabama) Will this upcoming season be as predictable as ever?

(31:42) The NBA has released their schedule. Of course, Christmas Day is what everyone has circled to see who'll matchup over the five games. But with three NFL games that day, will anyone watch? Giannis Antetokoumpo has a thing for playing in Chicago, but for the Bulls? LeBron James gets a two year extension to remain in LA with the Lakers. Did that come as a surprise? And the sad passing of longtime NBA assistant and college head coach, Pete Carril, who passed away at 92.

(43:40) Tiger Woods has rallied his fellow brethren on the PGA Tour to discuss the LIV Golf League, the history of the PGA, integrity, among other things. Was this meeting successful for the 20-25 players that attended?

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The middle of August brings another passion filled, action packed podcast as I delve in on a couple of interesting topics to rev up your sports engine. On deck:

(4:33) Fernando Tatis Jr. surprised baseball as MLB handed down an 80 game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Will his absence hurt or help the Padres as they're in the middle of a heated wild card race? I'll go through the entire landscape and discuss the fight for the AL Central (Guardians, Twins, White Sox), NL Central (Cardinals & Brewers), NL East (as the Mets and Braves square off for four games in Atlanta) The Dodgers have their 12 game winning streak snapped and the Yankees are scuffling as they come off of a 2-7 road trip. Plus, the latest in the wild card as Tampa Bay did a nice job rebounding from a series opening loss to Baltimore to win the back two and almost had a perfect game pitched by Drew Rasmussen.

(24:53) The Jet fan can breathe the ultimate sigh of relief as their franchise QB, Zach Wilson will only miss 2-4 weeks after suffering a knee injury vs. Philadelphia on Friday night. It was feared that he tore his ACL, which would've had him out for the season, but for now, Wilson is on target to make a speedy recovery. If he's not quite 100%, do you want to see him out there Week 1 vs. Baltimore? Then there's Deshaun Watson. He issued an apology before the first preseason game in Jacksonville on Friday. Is it a case of 'too little, too late'? Also, my defense of this whole scenario as people have been getting at me being judge, jury and executioner for someone who wasn't guilty in a criminal case. I'll have a thorough explanation as to why he needs to be suspended for more than the six games that was handed to him a few weeks back.

(40:17) An early look at the NBA over/under win totals have been released. I was quite shocked to see who was listed at the top of the list. It wasn't the Lakers, Nets, Suns or even the champs in the Warriors. If you don't know, you'll have to listen and hear for yourself.

(44:48) Boxing’s heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, walks away from the sport at the age of 34. Do you think this is it? Or will we see him sometime down the road? I’ll get into how the title ‘heavyweight champion of the world’ has fallen so far from our sports consciousness it isn’t even funny.

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I may be a day late, but the fire and passion comes through loud and clear as I deliver all that's happening in the world of sports. On deck:

(4:43) The second version of the "Field of Dreams" Game takes place in Iowa as the Cubs & Reds meet up. Did baseball drop the ball on promoting it? As for the latest pennant races, the Baltimore Orioles have really played well as they're putting pressure on Tampa Bay and Toronto. The Guardians have taken over first place in the AL Central. The Astros currently have the best record in the AL overtaking the Yankees. How important is it for the Bronx Bombers to reclaim their stake with the best record come October? The Mets have an interesting stretch of games upcoming. The Cardinals are in first place with the Brewers coming to town to battle it out for the NL Central lead. And Juan Soto will make his return to DC as the Padres will play the Nationals over the weekend.

(21:18) Deshaun Watson is scheduled to start in the first preseason game in Jacksonville. Will the league extend his suspension from the current six games that was handed down to him before his takes his first snap? The Jets suffer a huge injury to their offensive line as Mekhi Becton is done for the year.

(26:43) Kevin Durant has thrown down the gauntlet to Nets ownership, saying it's 'my way or the highway". Owner Joe Tsai is backing up his GM & coach (Sean Marks and Steve Nash) as was reported. Is KD out of line for such an ultimatum? Was this unexpected coming from a guy who just wants to play ball and not get wrapped up in this type of drama? Also, the league will honor Bill Russell by retiring the #6 across the NBA. Was this distinction warranted? Contrived?

(35:58) Some NHL news has come down the pike with a few signings (Jonathan Huberdeau's eight year contract in Calgary, and teammate Andrew Mangiapane. Boston's Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci). Sad news as Hall of Famer, Borje Salming announced he has ALS and the Islanders are thinking of the possibility of trading young star, Mathew Barzal so they can sign free agent, Nazem Kadri?

(40:55) Serena Williams is getting close to her "evolution" as the US Open is a little more than two weeks away. I'll discuss if she has an Open run in her as she begins to say goodbye on an illustrious career.

(43:52) It's been reported that Cam Smith, #2 golfer in the world and winner of The Open at St. Andrews last month, is the latest to transition over to the LIV Golf League. Did he? Or didn't he?

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Getting you through the hot days of summer as I heat up the airwaves with fast paced sports talk unlike any other. On deck:

(4:27) The Mets put it on a Braves team that have been nipping at their heels over the past month in the NL East. They won 4 out of 5 over the weekend and have extended their division lead to 6.5 games. I’ll discuss the contributions by their aces Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom, the rebirth of Edwin Diaz, an MVP caliber season from Pete Alonso and are they better than the Dodgers in the National League? I’ll get into the Cardinals big stretch that has them in first place after sweeping the Yankees. Speaking of the Yankees, how their tailspin (9-16 in their last 25 games) should be a bit concerning as they've cooled off considerably after a torrid May & June. Plus, everything else that's happening in the division and wild card races as we push toward the middle of the month of this baseball season.

(29:40) The NFL preseason is underway as the Jaguars and Raiders re-introduced football to the American consciousness. Did I watch? How about the 2022 Hall of Fame Class festivities? In fact, I have to explain why this group didn’t move the needle for me, but it’s an indictment on those who chose these finalists than the finalists’ themselves. There’s been some intriguing storylines in the sport. Matthew Stafford’s elbow in LA with the Rams and Kareem Hunt wants out of Cleveland, but the Browns aren’t willing to do so.

(38:10) Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison for possession of cannabis. Will the verdict possibly be a catalyst to bringing her back to the States? If so, how soon?

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The sports stove has a few things percolating as we're into a new month. I'll serve up a high dosage of what you need as the latest episode has arrived. On deck:

(4:30) Coming off of an epic MLB trade deadline, I'll dissect the blockbuster trade by San Diego bringing in Juan Soto to their ballclub. Could the Padres possibly have three players worth over a BILLION dollars in contracts at the same time? What about the Yankees and how they've added to their roster? Also, what could plague them come October? The Dodgers weren't big time players in making transactions to solidify a couple of key spots on their team. I'll break down what some of the other playoff contenders have done, go through both leagues wild card scenarios, a division battle set this weekend between the Braves & Mets. A tribute to a broadcasting legend, Vin Scully. And thoughts on the last two episodes of The Captain, the ESPN documentary on Derek Jeter, that you may find intriguing.

(39:47) Deshaun Watson's suspension has finally come down to where an arbiter handed down six games for him to sit out at the start of the 2022 season. Thing is, the NFL has appealed that the suspension should be harsher. The Players Association was hoping that the league would've stood pat. Will this be a fight to the bitter end? How much will Watson get when it's all said and done? The Miami Dolphins were docked a first round draft pick next year, fined and their owner, Stephen Ross, was suspended for tampering violations against Tom Brady and former Saints coach, Sean Payton. Was this penalty warranted?

(48:15) In an interview this week, Greg Norman shouted out Tiger Woods as he allegedly passed up $700-$800 million from the LIV Golf Tour. Is Tiger in the wrong for not jumping to where the money is? Speaking of LIV, Phil Mickelson, among nine other golfers. are filing an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA so they can play in the upcoming FedEx Cup Playoffs. How will the PGA handle this now and moving forward?

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A new week. A new month, means a new podcast as I have some thoughts to share on the latest and greatest in the world of sports. On deck:

(2:52) There's still some time to go, but now that we're officially into the month of August, we can see more sports coming up on the horizon. Whether it's college football, the US Open Tennis or even the exhibition season of the NFL, we're slowly but surely drawing closer to breaking out of this Sports Dead Zone, Pt. 2 and onto the fall and winter sports seasons.

(6:16) I'll commemorate the brilliance and overall champion of the life that was Celtics legend, Bill Russell, who passed away at the age of 88.

(16:37) The MLB Trade Deadline is tomorrow at 3pm. We've already seen a major player sent packing (Reds pitcher, Luis Castillo to Seattle), but will we see Juan Soto or Shohei Ohtani jettisoned in the next 24 hours? I'll state why that won't be the case? Plus, an up to the minute division and wild card breakdown in each league, where they stand as we turn the calendar to another month and the season debut of Mets pitcher, Jacob deGrom, tomorrow night in Washington. Am I optimistic that he'll remain healthy for the rest of the year?

(38:50) NFL Training Camps are in full swing and two wide receivers got paid over the past week. DK Metcalf of the Seahawks and Deebo Samuel of the 49ers are locked in for the next three years. With both players getting paid up to 73 million dollars, will their production in the coming year, justify the contracts they signed up for? Also, Kyler Murray spoke and the Cardinals front office listened as they've scrapped the film study mandate for the franchise QB. And a ruling is scheduled to come down on how long will Deshaun Watson be suspended for violating the personal conduct policy. (NOTE: After recording, a six game suspension was handed down to Watson. Please check my Instagram account for my instant reaction https://www.instagram.com/thejayreelzpodcast/?hl=en)

(49:23) UFC's Amanda Nunes regains the bantamweight title from Julianna Pena as she gets her revenge from a loss to her seven months prior, in dominating fashion. Will there be another rematch between the two down the road?

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Closing out another month with nothing but rapid fire opinions and analysis on everything that's going on in the world of sports. I got you covered with all of the latest and greatest. On deck:

(4:42) Subway Series Round 1 goes to the New York Mets as they complete a two game sweep of their crosstown rivals, the Yankees. I'll break down the key contributors to the Mets victories, the possible return of Jacob deGrom, the Yankees trade for an outfielder (which means the likely end for Joey Gallo) as they move on to the next series before their second encounter next month at Yankee Stadium. I'll take a peek on what developed over the last few days (i.e., the Astros get SWEPT by the A's? The Blue Jays winning streak gets snapped. A big game for the Orioles vs. Tampa Bay to keep themselves in the AL Wild Card mix. The Red Sox free fall. Some separation in the NL Wild Card race as the Giants have plummeted below .500. Is it out of the question that it's set up for a potential not-too-thrilling pennant race during the rest of the regular season? I'll explain in great detail as we approach the dog days of August. I'll also share some thoughts on the first two parts of the Derek Jeter ESPN documentary, The Captain, as we take a brief trip down memory lane on the legendary Yankee shortstop.

(30:25) NFL Training Camps are in full effect as the season commences six weeks from today. Kyler Murray has a clause in his contract where it's mandated for him to watch four hours of game film a week. Why is this the case? Who is policing this? I'll discuss this disaster set forth by the Arizona Cardinals and also get into Julio Jones's new home (remember him?) as he's a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

(39:20) The current administration in the US has made an offer to Russia in order to bring back WNBA star, Britney Griner. Will this be executed seamlessly? Could this happen sooner? Or later? Plus, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum made a comment about the teams recent talks with the Brooklyn Nets regarding the services of Kevin Durant. I'll throw in my two cents on that as this topic is near and dear to my heart.

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The summer heat has been intense over the past week. The same could be said when yours truly will turn the temperature up even higher as I delve into what the sports world has to offer on this latest edition of the podcast. On deck:

(4:18) Baseball picks up from where it left off before the All-Star Break as the 'second half' of the season begins. There were some interesting storylines with teams that we've kept an eye on, in particular, the Mariners laying a dud vs. the Astros after winning 14 in a row. The Astros gunning for the title of the best team in the sport? The Red Sox floundering. Can they be sellers at the trade deadline? The Orioles monster series vs. the Rays after losing 4 of 6 since their 10 game winning streak. The Phillies were embarrassed by the Cubs at home with the Braves looming in their next series. The Giants were a no show in LA as they were swept in four games. And then, there are the Mets. Any concern as they're slowly losing their grip on first place? Could they be in second place after their series against the Yankees? All of the above, plus the latest wild card races in the AL & NL as we inch closer to the dog days of August.

(31:54) Kyler Murray signs a huge extension with the Arizona Cardinals, to no one's surprise, but what about Lamar Jackson as the Ravens seem to be half-stepping on an extension with their former MVP? Will he get signed before the season begins? As for the college circuit, national champion coach, Kirby Smart of Georgia signs a 10 year/112 million dollar contract? Is that insane for a college coach? Also, where is Jimmy Garoppolo going now that Cleveland has inked both Josh Rosen and AJ McCarron to their roster?

(42:52) There was a blockbuster trade in the NHL as the Calgary Flames send Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for Jonathan Huberdeau, players and a lottery protected first round pick in 2025. Does this make the Panthers a favorite in the East? Does Tkachuk change the culture of a team that won the President's Trophy last year?

(47:28) Are the Celtics really engaging in discussions for Kevin Durant? Why is this a possibility? I'll explain why I'm not in favor of bringing him onto the team. (CORRECTION: I mentioned that if a trade between the Nets and Celtics were to take place that the Celtics will give up their first round picks in 2025, '27 & '29. NOT '15, '17 & '19 like I mentioned. My apologies for the gaffe.)

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Summer is heating up. Which isn't the case throughout the sports landscape, but there are some things to discuss as yours truly, will deliver the latest and greatest on what's happening. On deck:

(4:14) As I mentioned, with not much going on in the sports universe, baseball saves the day as I'll recap a laborious Home Run Derby on Monday night, a lackluster All-Star Game and why it has become such a slog to watch? More importantly, we turn our attention to the 'second half' of the season as I'll breakdown all of the divisions, the wild card races, who's in prime position to make it to the dance and who'll be on the outside looking in as we get started on the race to October baseball throughout the rest of the summer.

(34:39) I'll spend literally a minute or so on the ESPY's which was broadcast last night.

(36:15) NFL training camps will open up next week. News coming out of San Francisco is that the 49ers have granted permission for Jimmy Garoppolo to seek a trade. Where will he end up? Is Cleveland the obvious destination? I'll also spend a moment on the passing of former Steelers #1 pick, wide receiver Charles Johnson at the age of 50.

(41:25) James Harden has signed an extension to stay with 76ers and provide some relief to their cap. The focus will be on redeeming himself over the last couple of years with the decline of his play. Will he be able to resurrect his career to where it was in Houston and deliver a title to Philadelphia?

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With a heatwave on the way here in the Northeast this coming week, your speakers or earbuds will feel the affect as I'll keep the airwaves sizzling with sports talk unlike any other. On deck:

(4:17) The All-Star Break has arrived in baseball as Los Angeles will be the backdrop for the Home Run Derby and the game itself over the next couple of days. A huge story coming out of the weekend was Juan Soto declining a 15 year, $440 million dollar contract from the Nationals. Does this all fall on the shoulders of Soto? What would a team have to trade in order to procure his services? I'll do a deep dive on this topic, and of course, the mastermind behind this being his agent, Scott Boras. I'll recap the past weekend in the sport (i.e. Mariners win streak at 14, Orioles & Red Sox slide, Yankees pitching rotation loss and affect on their staff, Mets status quo in the NL East and more) Plus, my thoughts on the Derby and the All-Star Game as I share my experience of witnessing one in person nine years ago. To close out, I'll get into the ESPN Derek Jeter docu-series that begins tonight. How much should we expect from the Yankee great to open up about his life and career? I'll explain in detail.

(33:30) Rory McIlroy was staring at his first major tournament win in eight years, but Cam Smith was brilliant down the stretch to claim his first ever Grand slam victory at The Open in St. Andrews. Did Smith win? Or did Rory lose? Also, Tiger Woods did not make the cut as he became emotional walking up toward the 18th hole on Friday. Could this be the beginning of the end for the all time great? Is retirement a possibility?

(44:41) The Phoenix Suns match the offer sheet by the Indiana Pacers, paying him $133 million dollars over the next four years. Despite the Suns putting their money where their mouths are, were they reluctant to do so?

(49:00) NHL free agency has quieted down, but the Devils have made a couple of key moves (defenseman John Marino and winger Ondrej Palat) to bolster their roster and chances to bring respectability to the franchise. While the Islanders have stood pat, remained silent (besides acquiring a defenseman from the Canadiens) and has yours truly wondering which direction the organization is going!?

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Zooming into the middle of July with another fast paced, action packed sports talk podcast for your edification. On deck:

(4:27) As we approach the final weekend before the All-Star Break, the Mets made some small waves by winning a big series in Atlanta and taking an extra game in the standings to Chicago. I'll breakdown their resourcefulness to this point, the year Edwin Diaz is having, Seth Lugo trending south and if the front office will work the phones starting next week to bring in reinforcements for the stretch run. The Blue Jays have languished as they fired their manager, Charlie Montoyo. Will that jumpstart them to meet their expectations prior to the start of the season? Break up both the Mariners and Orioles as they're both in the midst of ten game winning streaks. Do they have what it takes to keep themselves in the thick of things for the AL Wild Card? I'll preview what the schedule looks like over the next three days as the Home Run Derby and Midsummer Classic is on deck right after that.

(24:06) The NHL offseason has started with a flurry as free agency has arrived. Not only will I cover who's on the move, who stood pat but dissect why I wouldn't have reunited the long standing trio of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins for another run at a Stanley Cup?

(34:34) The final golf major of the year has teed off at The Open in St. Andrews. I'll get into what the conditions may be like on the other side of the pond. Who may come out on top? And delve into Tiger Woods's comments on players leaving for the LIV Golf League and what he still means to the Tour overall?

(42:00) The Utah Jazz are willing to listen to offers for star guard, Donovan Mitchell. Should there be a buyer beware? Not because of the player, but the GM (Danny Ainge) and his shrewd business savvy? Will the Knicks be a possibility to bring 'Spida' to the Garden?

(46:11) Heinz Field in Pittsburgh is no more! How these name changes to stadiums has me exasperated beyond belief?

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A new day. A new week means a new podcast, but the same passion and fire as I deliver all that the sports world has to offer on this latest edition. On deck:

(4:04) The showdown in the NL East is about to begin. The Mets and Braves meet up for three huge games down in Atlanta starting tonight, with the Mets holding a 1.5 lead in the division. How will this play out? Which team does this series means the most to? I'll have a preview. The Yankees come out of Boston with a split of a four game set. I'll dissect what's the one thing we've learned over the weekend about the Bombers and how it could play an enormous factor, not only down the stretch of the regular season, but more importantly, the postseason. I'll take a lay of the MLB land and get into the Rays and Blue Jays recent stumble and the Dodgers resurgence, among other things as we're one week away from the All-Star Break.

(29:39) Wimbledon, tennis's third leg of the Grand Slam has officially completed. Elena Rybarkina is your surprise winner on the women's side. There's been a hint of controversy surrounding her win because players from Russia were banned for the tournament, but she represents another nation despite being born in Moscow. I'll explain further. Then there's Novak Djokovic winning his fourth Wimbledon in a row, seventh overall and 21st Grand Slam Final over Nick Kyrgios. Djokovic has gone on record stating that he doesn't anticipate playing in the US Open. How come? Also, how does Kyrgios perform moving forward now that he's made it to a Grand Slam Final?

(38:03) The NHL Draft had a little surprise at the top where the hometown host Montreal Canadiens, expected to take Shane Wright as their #1 choice, pivoted and chose Juraj Slafkovsky instead. Were the fans in the building elated by the selection? The Blackhawks were wheeling and dealing over the past few days sending a few players and draft picks as it looks as if they're in rebuild mode. Will Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane be next? Quite a few goaltenders were moved (i.e. Alexander Georgiev, Ville Husso and Vitek Vanecek) as well. Now, free agency looms over the sport as Wednesday will be the first day teams can spend on players like Evgeni Malkin, PK Subban, Phil Kessel, Claude Giroux, Johnny Gaudreau and many more as the offseason is in full swing.

(47:07) James Harden takes a pay cut to stay in Philadelphia as they look to add free agent PJ Tucker to the squad. How will he shape up when training camp comes around? Damien Lillard gets an extension to stay in Portland. He felt that if he were to go elsewhere, it wouldn't be fulfilling, when it comes to winning a championship. As commendable as it is for him to do so, the likelihood of that happening is slim and none.

(50:53) Sandra Douglas Morgan and the Las Vegas Raiders made history as she was hired by the team to be the president of the franchise. What this could possibly mean for all of sports moving forward?

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With the holiday fireworks and celebration behind us, the sports world is always present as I’ll break down ALL that’s taking place throughout the landscape. On deck:

(3:59) Baseball is just about at or a smidge past the halfway point of the season. Some interesting storylines from the week, leading into the weekend are as follows. The Yankees and Red Sox renew their rivalry for four games in Fenway. Considering the Yankees enormous lead in the AL East (14 games as of today), should we as fans pay any attention to this showdown? What could this mean for the Red Sox as they're battling for second place in a division that has them, the Rays and Blue Jays separated by a half game? I'll get into the return of Max Scherzer, the impending showdown between the Mets-Braves in the NL East. The White Sox unable to get on track (and will they do so at any point?) at home vs. the Twins. The recent skids of the Cardinals and Padres. I'll even get into my over/under win totals and where they stand as we're about ten days away from the All-Star Game.

(27:44) Wimbledon is close to crowning champions for both the men and women as a developing storyline could impact the men's side of the bracket. Rafael Nadal had to labor an abdominal injury as he defeated Taylor Fritz. As of now, he's scheduled to perform in his semifinal match vs. Nick Kyrgios, but will he be able to persevere and set himself up to win his third Grand Slam this year?

(35:12) Baker Mayfield finally gets his wish as the Browns send him to Carolina for a mid conditional draft pick in 2024. Will he thrive and resurrect his career with the Panthers?

(40:31) The NHL Draft takes place in Montreal tonight. Are there any generational players to look out for? Also, there was a historic hiring by the San Jose Sharks as long time player, Mike Grier is the first person of color to become a general manager in the sport.

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There will be plenty of fireworks and grill marks as I take a peek at the entire sports landscape here on the latest holiday edition of the podcast. On deck:

(4:44) There was plenty of wheeling and dealing in the NBA over the past week, with supermax deals handed out left and right (i.e. Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker, Zion Williamson, to name a few) but the big story was Kevin Durant requesting to be traded from the Brooklyn Nets. Who's to blame in all of this? Is it KD? The Nets? I'll have a full commentary on all of this, especially what the hierarchy of the Nets should do, if they haven't done so already, in order to keep the peace and rebuild their relationships with KD & Kyrie. The other newsworthy note in the Association was the Timberwolves trading a boatload of players and #1 picks to Utah for Rudy Gobert. Was this deal too expensive for the Timberwolves blood? Is Gobert even a good fit with this roster? I'll also share my thoughts on the Celtics shrewd deal to bring in Malcolm Brogdon from the Pacers. Although it comes with a caveat that is concerning.

(31:27) We're just about at the halfway mark of the baseball season. The All-Star Break is two weeks away. The Dodgers squandered a golden opportunity for a four game sweep of the rival Padres, but San Diego saved face as they beat up closer, Craig Kimbrel. The White Sox are looking to make a push as they come off of a sweep in San Francisco with a home date with the division leading Twins. I'll tell you what's going on in the NL Central. The Mets and Braves are a week away from re-acquainting themselves during this 2022 season. The AL East is a logjam after the first place Yankees and the Astros are in another stratosphere at the moment as the hottest team in the sport as I dissect both leagues to see where we're at about 81 games into the schedule.

(42:16) Wimbledon is into its second week of competition. The stunning news from the tournament was Iga Swiatek having her 37 match streak snapped against Alize Cornet on the women's side. Also, Coco Gauff has lost, leaving the possibility of Harmony Tan (who beat Serena Williams last week) to become the Cinderella at the All England Club. On the men's side, Carlos Alcaraz will not have a date with Novak Djokovic, but it's Jannik Sinner (CORRECTION: I said Skinner during the pod, not Sinner. My apologies for the error) who has that distinction. The guy who's making most of the headlines is Nick Kyrgios, who's temperament and attitude was the story of the weekend. Is he all bark and no bite? Can he make his way to the final?

(48:09) Both USC & UCLA will pack their bags and join the Big 10 in 2024. What does this mean for the PAC-12? Will there be a merger of conferences down the road? Is this the beginning of the end for the sport on a whole?

(53:43) The NHL Draft and free agency is upcoming. The impact is already taking place in Tampa Bay as they had to free up money and make a tough move by trading defenseman Ryan McDonagh to the Nashville Predators. I'll also get into the Class of 2022 Hall of Fame as the Sedin twins (Daniel & Henrik), Roberto Luongo and Daniel Alfredsson will be enshrined in Toronto. Why I feel none of the above are worthy of being Hall of Famers.

(59:59) Branden Grace makes history by becoming the first player to win a LIV Golf Event in the US. Did anyone watch? Does anyone care?

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As we say goodbye to June and usher in the holiday weekend, there's still quite a bit to dissect in the world of sports as I'll share my thoughts and opinions on all that's happening! On deck:

(4:05) NBA free agency begins tonight at 6pm. You've already had some players opt-in to their current deals (i.e. Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook) opt-out (i.e. James Harden, Bradley Beal) and a John Wall buyout in Houston as he heads to LA to play for the Clippers. I'll discuss their situations, the big trade between the Hawks and Spurs for Dejounte Murray, the Knicks impending signing of Jalen Brunson and much more as we gear up for some wheeling and dealing in the Association over the next week or so.

(22:10) My beloved Mets have hit a bit of a tough stretch, including an awful loss yesterday as they were swept again by the Astros. I'll explain why I'm not happy with their latest defeat and how the Braves are putting the pressure on the Mets in the NL East. Also, we found out the REAL reason why Freddie Freeman did not re-sign with Atlanta in the off-season. I'll recap the aftermath of the Mariners-Angels brawl and the suspensions handed down where 12 players and coaches were affected. I'll get into some series concluding (Guardians-Twins) and beginning (Padres-Dodgers) as we inch closer to the halfway point of the season.

(38:26) Wimbledon has been mostly chalk for the most part. The big match of the week was Serena Williams losing to Harmony Tan in an epic match on Tuesday. Is this the beginning of the end for the all-time great?

(44:10) Baker Mayfield has made a declaration to the Browns organization as he feels it's time to move on and that they haven't reconciled with him, in light of the acquisition of Deshaun Watson. Is he wrong?

(49:19) There's a LIV Golf Event taking place in Portland, Oregon starting today. Is anyone watching? Does anyone care?

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Another sports season ends, but the sports world still has quite a bit to discuss as I'll get into the latest and greatest of what's happening. On deck:

(4:04) The Sports Dead Zone Pt. 2 is upon us. Now that the fall and winter sports have concluded, I'll zero in on what the next couple of months will look like in the sports landscape as we get you through the summer to the football season in early September.

(7:14) The Colorado Avalanche has exorcised some playoff demons by winning the Stanley Cup Finals dethroning the two time defending champion, Tampa Bay Lightning. With their core of Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog and Cale Makar, do the Avalanche have what it takes to build a championship dynasty over the next few years? What about the Lightning? Can they get back to the Cup at this time next year? I'll answer those questions and give a review on the Stanley Cup Playoffs on a whole as we say goodbye to hockey until the fall.

(21:35) The NBA Draft wasn't much to write home about. Although I like what both Orlando did (selecting Paolo Banchero and what direction they're heading with a group of good young players) and Detroit (picking Jaden Ivey and trading for Jalen Duren in the first round). My biggest concern, or in this case GRIPE, is what the Knicks aren't doing and it falls at the feet of their front office! This is a commentary that you won't want to miss as I dissect the silence and ineptitude of team president, Leon Rose and VP, William Wesley.

(39:16) The Houston Astros have an interesting stretch to where they're playing both the Mets and Yankees over the course of ten days. After six games, with three more to go this week, how did they stock up to the best in both the National and American League? I'll get into the heroics of Aaron Judge this season and what his potential free agent contract could look like for the Yankees? The return of Freddie Freeman to Atlanta, the injury suffered by Bryce Harper who is out indefinitely with a broken thumb. The Guardians lose grip of the AL Central. The Red Sox rise in the AL and much more as baseball will be front and center as we get deeper into the summer.

(51:40) Wimbledon kicks off the third Grand Slam of the calender this year today. I'll preview both the men's and women's side. Will we see another Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal matchup for the title? What can we expect from Serena Williams as we'll see her on the court at a major tournament for the first time in quite a while?

(56:03) NFL Training Camps are less than a month away. Is yours truly ready for some football? I'll get into that and another Manning (i.e. Peyton & Eli's nephew, Arch) makes his announcement as to what university he'll suit up for in the fall of 2023.

(59:47) My Hero and Zero of the Week is on hiatus. I'll explain.

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