SD St. Magic Carpet Ride/UConn Dominance Highlights Title Game. Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese Double Standard. Lakers Peaking Or Peaked? NHL's Furious Playoff Races. MLB's Opening Weekend, Over/Unders

Let us rejoice as we begin a big stretch with plenty of sports to divulge and dissect, this month and the foreseeable future. Here to deliver the first podcast of two this week as I get into all that's below.

(3:07) The National Championship Game in Men's college basketball is tonight as the upstart San Diego State Aztecs will go up against a dominant UConn Huskies team that hasn't broken out a sweat in the five games they've played to date. I'll review the Aztecs last second buzzer beating win, the pain of Florida Atlantic losing in the final second, UConn steamrolling through the to this point and Miami's poor play as they were outclassed on the big stage. Will the Aztecs magic carpet ride lead them to a title? Are the Huskies destined to run the table without the opposition posing a threat? I'll preview the Final as to who'll cut down the nets as champions of the sport. I'll also touch on what happened in the women's tournament as there was some controversy surrounding Iowa's Caitlin Clark. She's shown a lot of fire and swag up until her team lost in the final to LSU, but Most Outstanding Player Angel Reese gave Clark a taste of her own medicine by gesturing the "You Can't See Me" wave, was it right for Reese to do that? Or even Clark for that matter, earlier in the tournament? Is this a double standard?Was it classless for both of them to do this? You'll get a complete analysis of this scenario as it's caused a firestorm on social media over the past day.

(26:44) Don't look now, but here come the Lakers! Winners of 10 of 14, currently in the seventh seed out West and with a shot to go as high as six, are they peaking at the right time? How about the Timberwolves? They have been so erratic, that they lost to a tanking Blazers team AT HOME! As they try to position themselves for the play-in tournament next week. There's a jam at the bottom of the Western Conference bracket as Oklahoma City, Dallas and Minnesota are fighting for the final two spots to extend their respective seasons a week from tomorrow.

(39:21) The NHL season has eleven days to go with some intense division and wild card races coming down to the wire. We know the Bruins have won the President's Trophy, but are three wins and seven points from setting regular season records for wins and points overall. Out West, you have Minnesota, Colorado and Dallas separated by a point. (97, 96) in the Central. While Vegas, Los Angeles and Edmonton are divided by two points (101, 100, 99) in the Pacific. This is on top of what we're witnessing in both wild cards between the Islanders (as I'll share my thoughts on them), Penguins and Panthers in the East and Kraken, Jets, Flames and Predators in the West as it's coming down to the wire with just a week and a half to go.

(49:22) The first weekend is in the books when it comes to the MLB. Justin Verlander is on the IL for the Mets (are you shocked, Met fans?) I'll get into how quick some of these games have been due to the rule changes implemented before the start of the year. The Mariners lose three out of four at home (and pitcher Robbie Ray to the IL) vs. Cleveland to start their season. Kodai Senga's first start was a success for the Mets. How he's the wild card of their rotation with Verlander on the shelf? Angels 3B Anthony Rendon got involved in an altercation with a fan out in Oakland. Will there be a suspension handed down? Lastly, I forgot to mention my three over & three under win totals on Thursday's podcast so I apologize for not doing so at that time.

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Rule Changes, Ohtani's Future & Usual Suspects Lead Into MLB's 2023 Preview. Final Four: An Encore? Or Dud? KD's Back/Celtics Big Week. Wild's Huge Road Win. Commander Sale Means No Deal For Lamar

Let's rejoice as a baseball season begins, a college basketball tournament is coming to a close and everything in between when it comes to sports as I got you covered on all that's happening. On deck:

(3:42) After a few words of hope springing eternal, another lap around the track for yours truly, the long awaited baseball season is here! I'll discuss the top three storylines (i.e. rule changes, Shohei Ohtani & the Usual Suspects...you'll have to listen in order to find out!)heading into the 2023 campaign, breaking down the divisions, my surprises and disappointments and my World Series prediction, which may raise an eyebrow as I get your ready for the marathon that is the MLB.

(50:30) The Final Four will take place on Saturday to determine who'll become champions in college basketball. Will there be an encore to what we've seen to date? Can UConn continue to dominate?

(54:34) In the Association, Kevin Durant is back in the fold as he played his first game at home in Phoenix. Is there enough time in the regular season for KD to get ready for the playoffs? Plus, a battle out West as the T'wolves and Lakers could potentially fight for a play-in home game. The Celtics have a big few days ahead as they'll play the Bucks tonight, then the Sixers on Tuesday as they try to inch closer to the #1 seed in the East and away from the #3 seed where the Sixers reside at the moment.

(57:15) The Minnesota Wild won a big game in the Central Division as they have a little breathing room by beating the Colorado Avalanche last night. The Rangers will face the Devils as they try to catch them in the Metropolitan Division for home ice in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. I'll look at the latest with the wild card races as well, where the Islanders have put a some distance ahead of the Penguins in the East.

(59:34) We have two groups bidding for the Washington Commanders as the estimated cost could be around six billion dollars. At the moment, this does not bode well for Lamar Jackson as he's searching for a new destination, with very few teams that he can go to. Could this be a Le'Veon Bell 2.0 situation? Will he sign the franchise offer by the Ravens?

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SD St/FAU/Miami & Dominant UCONN Lead Best Tournament Ever? Mavs In Disarray Out West. NHL Playoff Races Heat Up! Lamar Wants OUT, But Where To? Key MLB Injuries & Over/Unders

An unforgettable Tournament headlines the final week of March, with lots to dissect and digest as the sports world is primed for a big month ahead. On deck:

(3:01) In a time where most pundits, personalities, etc. are prisoners of the moment, I can honestly say, this has to rank as one of the best, if not the best, NCAA College Basketball Tournament of all time. It has reached levels that we couldn't imagine or dream of with plenty of upsets, controversy, comebacks, you name it. All four #1 seeds didn't make the Elite Eight (first time that's happened) Three schools reaching the Final Four (i.e. Florida Atlantic, Miami and San Diego State) for the very first time. UCONN who's been on this stage before, but their first visit since 2014. I'll recap all of the Madness throughout the past four days and set the stage with some early headlines as I have a wild and crazy recap of what took place.

(28:11) As for the pros, the Dallas Mavericks are in a free fall out West. They've collapsed to the point where they are out of the conference play-in scenario amid getting beat back to back games by the lowly Charlotte Hornets. The discontent of the head coach, Jason Kidd. Their star player, Luka Doncic frustrated, not only with what's going on the court but in his personal life as well. And Kyrie Irving going after the fans? It's a mess down in Big D. Could they salvage this bad stretch and make it into the 7-10 seed tournament? LeBron James is back after a 13 game absence with a foot injury as they met the Bulls in LA. Patrick Beverley is up to his old tricks, but can the Lakers survive these final two weeks and make it into the postseason? Then there are the Nets (remember them?) as they battle to stay in the top six teams out East. They've been and will be without Ben Simmons (remember him?) as he's dealing with a back issue. Can they hang on and avoid being a part of an early playoff play-in?

(41:10) On the ice, things have been heating up with the divisional and wild card races in the NHL. I'll update the latest as we're less than ten games away from the conclusion of the season.

(44:51) Some big news has come down the pike over the last hour as Lamar Jackson has requested a trade to the Baltimore Ravens. Why has it come to this? Where can he go? I'll answer all of that and mention some other notable signings over the past few days.

(53:20) Baseball fans, get ready! The season is just three days away. If you're a Yankee fan, I'm sure you're not happy as another starting pitcher (i.e. Luis Severino) will be on the IL to start the season, making him the 3rd starter who'll be on the shelf as they break camp. The Phillies have lost their longtime first baseman, Rhys Hoskins to an ACL injury. Why his absence won't impact their lineup as much as you think? I'll also take a peek at the over/under win totals throughout the sport as I'll select three overs and three unders on the next podcast, with a full preview of the upcoming season that you won't want to miss.

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Sweet 16 Storylines, Princeton's Final 4 Chances? Houston/Texas Home Cooking? Ja's Return, Play-In Race Out West & Willis Reed Dies. NFL Free Agent Leftovers. Will WBC Buzz Carry Into Opening Day?

It's another 'sweet' podcast as I'll have plenty to share when it comes to my thoughts and feelings on all that has to do with the world of sports. On deck:

(2:48) After a brief recap of what lies ahead over the next week (i.e. MLB starting next Thursday. Another lap around the track for your humble little podcast host, April Fools Day, etc.) there's a little calm before the big storm once we turn the calendar to the fourth month of the year where there'll be PLENTY to discuss.

(3:50) In the meantime, we have a Sweet Sixteen to get into as we get to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. I'll have my top storylines with the two #1 seeds left (Alabama & Houston), the Cinderella’s (Princeton & Florida Atlantic) and everything in between from Gonzaga, UCLA, Michigan St., Tennessee, UConn, Creighton and so on as I'll take a look to see which teams will be the last four standing when it's all said and done, as well as, what the best Final Four and worst one could be for the network (TBS) broadcasting the game. There's some coaching news to discuss as Rick Pitino is officially the coach at St. John's. Could he bring them back to relevancy, not just in the Big East but nationwide? And Georgetown has hired Ed Cooley, formerly of Providence to take over for the departed Patrick Ewing.

(29:13) Ja Morant is back with the Grizzlies after an eight game suspension. Is this their time to get themselves on track for a deep playoff run? Karl Anthony Towns has returned after almost four months with a calf strain to keep the Timberwolves in the hunt for the play-in tournament out West. Can they creep into the top six and avoid the semi-do-or-die two game scenario? It's a log jam from the fifth through twelfth seeds in the conference, which is currently the best race in the NBA? Lastly, I cannot forget about the passing of New York Knick legend, Willis Reed at 80 years of age. To this day, him coming out of the tunnel at Madison Square Garden before Game 7 of the NBA Finals back in 1970 on a bad leg is still iconic and a revered moment in the history of sports.

(41:14) The NHL has been status quo since the podcast on Monday. It's hotly contested as we're down to the final ten to twelve games of the season, with three tight division and both wild card races still up for grabs as I'll recap the latest on the ice.

(43:26) I have some NFL free agency leftovers. The Jets have signed former Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman to a one year deal, while trading Elijah Moore to Cleveland. Is Aaron Rodgers far behind?

(45:21) With the baseball season a week away, the WBC just completed to some buzz that was unexpected. All of the talk was about the last at bat in the Championship Game between Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout. Was it theater? Was it overhyped? Does anyone care? Will there be any carryover or influence into Opening Day? Astros 2B Jose Altuve will be out for at least two months after getting hit by a pitch during the Classic as they'll defend their World Series title without their leader.

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Cinderella's Princeton/FAU. Arizona, Purdue Disappoint As Sweet 16 Is Set. Grizzlies On The Move With Ja Back? Eagles FA Comings & Goings. USA's Cakewalk To WBC Final? Edwards Tops Usman In MMA

Spring is in the air as it's officially the first day of a new season. Which also segues into the first of two pods this week as I've got you covered on anything and everything sports related. On deck:

(3:09) I have to start off with a mea culpa as my Monday podcast from last week was deleted from the podcast stratosphere. I don't know how that happened, but it also affected the order of Thursday's podcast as well. I apologize for any mix up and confusion in trying to download/listen to the episodes from last week. It goes without saying, I greatly appreciate your patience and understanding.

(5:03) This time last week, we had 68 teams on the NCAA Tournament docket. Now we're down to the Sweet Sixteen. I'll review the good (i.e. Princeton, Fairleigh Dickinson and Florida Atlantic) the bad (i.e. Duke, Virginia) and the ugly (i.e. Arizona, Purdue) as we close out the first week of the Madness and have our sights set on the next round continuing on Thursday. NOTE: While discussing Arkansas being able to hang with Kansas, I referred to them as Arizona. My apologies for the error.

(30:33) I'll stay on the hardwood and briefly go through the Association. Ja Morant should make his return after his eight game suspension. After an enormous 29 point comeback vs. San Antonio on Friday, could this be a turning point after a tumultuous few weeks for the Grizzlies? Can Memphis and Sacramento put pressure on the leaders of the West in Denver? What about the Sixers as they've leapfrogged over the Celtics and have only the Bucks ahead of them in the East?

(34:33) The NHL has been relatively low key as the Rangers did the Islanders a favor, sweeping the Penguins this weekend to where the Islanders regained the top Wild Card spot in the East. Besides that, we're just counting down these last dozen or so games to get to April and begin the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

(37:28) There were plenty of transactions after the initial wave as the NFL offseason has commenced. I'll discuss the Steelers transactions (i.e. Patrick Peterson, Isaac Seumalo and Cole Holcomb), the Cowboys bringing in a wideout (Brandin Cooks via trade with Houston) Bengals sign some reinforcements on the offensive line (Orlando Brown, Jr.) but incumbent Jonah Williams is requesting a trade. Speaking of O-Line, Texans Laremy Tunsil is now the highest paid in tackle in the sport to stay in Houston. Adam Thielen is now a member of the Carolina Panthers.

(46:00) USA is back in the WBC Final as Cuba was their latest triumph. They'll face either Japan or Mexico in the championship game. Is it me but did the US have a cakewalk of a schedule to get to this point? Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch in Venezuela's game vs. US the other day. He suffered a fractured thumb. How long he'll be out? Who knows, but could there be some possible retribution down the road?

(50:59) Leon Edwards defeats Kamaru Usman for the second time in eight months to defend his 170 pound title, but found this one more satisfying in a majority decision than a knockout in their previous bout.

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Kansas Repeat? 'Bama's Cloud, Zach Edey's Shoulders Headline March Madness. KD & Luka's Injuries Impact Out West. NHL's East Wild Card Chase. Panthers & Dolphins Go All In. Yanks MASH Unit?

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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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Syracuse/Jim Boeheim Part Ways. G'Town/Ewing Next? Suns Hold Breath On KD. NHL's Best Player vs. Best Team. Ravens/Lamar Soap Opera: Who's To Blame? NFL Black Friday: Overkill?

Back at it to close out a week with some intriguing storylines and unapologetic takes with all that the sports world has to offer. On deck:

(3:06) As Conference Championship Week in college basketball to date hasn't given us a big upset or teams that are on the bubble in danger of making the tournament, the sport has said goodbye to longtime Syracuse coach, Jim Boeheim as he walks off into the sunset after 47 years on the Orange bench. I'll take a look back on his stellar career. Is he considered an all-time great? The coaching future of Patrick Ewing at Georgetown will be a story in the coming days. Will there be a parting of the ways after two dreadful seasons in DC?

(19:27) Suns forward Kevin Durant suffered an ankle injury during warm-ups last night. He'll have an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. What does this mean for their title hopes? Luka Doncic is nursing a left thigh issue as the Mavericks do their best to stay above the play-in tournament standings. I'll peruse through the rest of the Association as there's a month left in the regular season.

(27:14) It's rare for the NHL to have a regular season must watch, but tonight there is one with the best player in the sport (Oilers Connor McDavid) will face off against the best team (Boston Bruins) up in Beantown. I'll take a trip around the ice to bring you up to speed with all of the races unfolding in both conferences.

(33:21) Some quarterbacks are staying put in the NFL (i.e. Geno Smith with Seattle & Daniel Jones with the Giants) Then there's Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. Why the Ravens front office is half-stepping and not backing up what they've said this offseason about the former MVP? I'll get on my soapbox to delve into Amazon Prime streaming the Black Friday game this year. Why it's complete overkill for the league to broadcast these games on various channels and platforms and how I'm fed up over it!? As for consensus #1 pick in the draft, Jalen Carter to return to the combine following his arrest due to allegations of reckless driving killing a teammate and staff member. How did that come about?

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Morant/Grizzlies Season Defining Test, UNC Out Of Madness? Bruins Raising Cup Bar Daily. A's To Vegas? WBC: Anyone Care? Jon Jones: Legend, Not Immortal. Yet!

Riding high into this first full week of March, I kick off the week with a jam packed, fast paced sports podcast for you to digest. On deck:

(2:52) Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will be away from the team due to brandishing a gun on his Instagram story early Saturday morning. How will this affect the team that's had success in the regular season the last two years, but certainly haven't arrived as a team that's mature or not being able to take their game to the next level come playoff time. What about the coach, Taylor Jenkins? How does he handle this mini-crisis as they navigate through this tough stretch? The Bucks had a 16 game winning streak snapped on Saturday vs. the Sixers, but it was Giannis Antetokounmpo who looked like a fool rebounding his own shot to secure a triple double at Washington last night. I'll throw my two cents on that. The Suns are 3-0 with Kevin Durant in the lineup as they defeated the Mavericks yesterday. It got testy at the end of the game between Luka Doncic and Devin Booker. Is it possible that they face off in the postseason? Steph Curry has returned from injury with the Warriors. Can he push them higher in the Western Conference? Break up the Knicks as they've won nine straight as they put themselves in good position to avoid the play-in tournament. The Association is in the final 18-20 game stretch with about a month away from the season concluding.

(20:50) Conference Championship Week has arrived. One team that needs an enormous few days to get to the Tournament is the North Carolina TarHeels. Will they do some damage in the ACC Tournament? Will the committee let them in? Also, the #1 team in the nation avoided a scare as Houston won on a last second buzzer beater at Memphis. As we're a little more than a week away from the Madness beginning, which teams will be #1's in each of their brackets? March Madness is here. So get ready as college basketball will begin their takeover in sports starting tomorrow.

(27:23) I'm at a loss for words, people. The Boston Bruins seem to be front and center whenever I discuss the NHL. They're in the middle of a 10 game winning streak. They've gotten reinforcements at the trade deadline. It is Stanley Cup victory or bust for this organization. I'll explain why it would be not minor or major, but COLOSSAL if they fall short of that. Speaking of the trade deadline, you had some good moves, minor acquisitions but nothing earth shattering or what we saw the past few weeks. I'll go through both conferences, the latest wild card scenarios as we approach the final quarter of the regular season.

(37:56) There's been some rumblings about the possibility of the Oakland A's moving to Las Vegas. It may not take place for some time, but does yours truly approve of this, if and when it does happen? Anyone interested in the World Baseball Classic? I'll give a psuedo preview, but if it comes down to two teams in particular for the title, I will definitely tune in. You'll have to listen in order to see which matchup I'd love to see. Plus, Bryce Harper is in camp and pitcher Mike Clevinger won't be disciplined for alleged domestic and verbal abuse towards his family.

(48:26) Derek Carr has found a new home, down by the Bayou in New Orleans. How much of an improvement will he be in an underwhelming NFC South? Former Panthers owner, Jerry Richardson passed away at the age of 86. There were a few player cuts recently as the NFL will open the new year in about nine days so the free agent frenzy will begin at that time.

(52:58) Jon Jones is back in the UFC once again, wreaking havoc as he win the heavyweight crown defeating Cyril Gane in submission just two minutes into the first round. We know how much of a legend he is in the sport. He's back (as we saw), but is he here to stay? Or will he continue to fall into the patterns and behaviors that has derailed him from immortal status as of today?

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Celebrating 5 Years Of TJP! KD/Suns Title Favs? Lakers Season Done? Patrick Kane: Final Piece In NY? No Umps In MLB Exhibition Game. Jalen Carter's Future. The Jalen Hurts Rule. Lamar's Worth In BAL

A time to reflect as the podcast turned five years old yesterday. I'll have plenty to say as I wax poetic on this journey, a puppy and all that the sports world has to offer. On deck:

(3:01) Some housekeeping is in order as I send a thank you to all that have contributed to the podcast is some way, shape or form over the last five years. I take great pride in delivering a top notch, entertaining, informative and credible program on a week in, week out basis. It goes without saying how much I appreciate everyone's support as I look forward to what this year has in store.

(7:00) This one is a little off the beaten path, but I have to share this story of a recent addition to my life. One that involves a nine week old puppy. How this little cuteness of fur, wreaked havoc last night, barely getting a wink of sleep as she's recovering from a bout of giardia. I'm sure those who have a dog or puppy can relate.

(10:05) Let's get to the reason why you're here, some sports chatter. Kicking off is the NBA. The return of Kevin Durant. Not just to the Association, but his first game in a Suns uniform. They beat the Hornets in Charlotte last night, which begs the question? Are they destined to reach the NBA Finals? My answer to that is no. I'll explain why. Also, the Lakers are going to start an early spring vacation due to the latest injuries regarding both LeBron James & Anthony Davis. They're thisclose from making the play-in tournament, but my gut tells me they'll fall short. Which leads to LeBron's tenure in LA if they do not qualify for the play-in. A potential three years in five not making the postseason. If Jeanie Buss is smart, I better not see statues and number retirements of the great King James inside and outside of Crypto.com Arena. Steph Curry will possibly return next week as the Warriors will be on the road at that time. Can they turn it on in time to defend their title? There's another anniversary to celebrate as today makes 61 years since Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points vs. the Knicks. The Bucks cannot be stopped as they've won 16 in a row. Jayson Tatum got ejected for the first time in his career. How he needs to cool it when it comes to every call not going his way? Speaking of New York, they've been playing well as they're in the midst of winning seven in a row.

(24:30) March Madness is inching close, just two weeks away from it commencing. #2 Alabama had an enormous come from behind victory at home against Auburn. Is this the type of win that ignite the Crimson Tide to a deep tournament run? How about Kentucky? They finally crack the Top 25, only to lose at HOME to Vanderbilt. And a big loss for Tennessee as they lose Zakai Ziegler to a torn ACL injury.

(28:24) Tomorrow at 3pm, the NHL Trade Deadline will be a thing of the past. A huge, yet worst kept secret deal was former Blackhawk Patrick Kane going to the Rangers in a three team deal. Will he fare well and deliver a Stanley Cup to the organization for the first time in 29 years? There was quite a bit of wheeling and dealing the past few days. Columbus acquires long time Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick from LA. The Maple Leafs add grit, toughness and Cup experience by bringing back Luke Schenn to Toronto. Colorado added some depth by trading for Lars Eller in Washington. The Oilers are adding some defense by obtaining Mattias Ekholm from Nashville to see if they can take the next step to a Cup Final. So many transactions to wrap your head around as teams will do their best to increase their chances are making a run into the playoffs and beyond. And an update on the Rangers K'Andre Miller spitting at Kings Drew Doughty and the suspension that was handed down by the league.

(41:28) As for what's happening in the MLB, there were no umpires at the conclusion of the Orioles-Pirates exhibition game the other day. Why was the the case? Plus, the Dodgers suffer a key blow to their infield, losing Gavin Lux for the year after he tore his ACL.

(45:53) The NFL has a lot of their hands as to what an owner or GM will do with #1 draft prospect out of Georgia, Jalen Carter. He was charged for reckless driving and racing where a former teammate and a staff member were killed back in January. How will the league handle this? Also, what should the rules and competition committee do in order to stop the 'quarterback push' aka The Jalen Hurts Rule, in which two or three players will assist in pushing the QB past the first down marker or the goal line to score. What about the rumors surrounding Bengals WR Tee Higgins and more so, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson? If the Baltimore front office is pining for Jackson to stay, then they must put their money where their mouths are, despite him not winning when it really counts and staying healthy when it matters.

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NBA's Kings For Real? Mavs Meltdown, Dame's 71, A Packed West! Bruins Trade For Cup Run. Umps Enforcing MLB Rules/Padres: Big Boys In Small Market. Rodgers Out Of Dark. Wilson: Coach/GM Killer?

Another huge milestone is on the horizon for the podcast as I deliver the first of two this week to share my thoughts on the sports landscape as we close out February and introduce a new month just a few days away. On deck:

(3:07) Anniversary week has arrived! I'll briefly share a tidbit or two about another platform that will be critical to growth of the podcast.

(4:05) The NBA has come out of the All-Star Break firing as we had the second highest scoring game in league history (Kings 176-175 over the Clippers), the biggest comeback by a team this season (Lakers overcome a 27 point deficit to win in Dallas) and the oldest player to score 70 points (Damian Lillard scored 71) as I take a trip around the Association to discuss the log jam from seeds 4-13 in the West. The Beasts (Boston, Milwaukee & Philadelphia) at the top of the East! Atlanta has found their head coach after they let Nate McMillian go last week as former Jazz coach, Quin Snyder signs a five year deal.

(20:03) March Madness and Conference Championship Week is coming! Although it's been a little quiet over the past few days, you did have #7 Arizona lose a heartbreaker to their in-state rivals Arizona State on a 60 foot buzzer beater, as the only loser from the Top 10 this past week.

(22:17) The NHL Trade Deadline is on Friday. As special of a season that the Boston Bruins are having to date, they've acquired two reinforcements from Washington (Garnet Hathaway & Dmitry Orlov) to make this already epic regular season to be one of the all time great. The Devils have brought in goal scorer Timo Maier from San Jose as they continue to put pressure on the division leading Carolina Hurricanes. What about Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane? Will he make his way to Broadway with the Rangers? And former Islanders coach Barry Trotz goes back home to be a part of the front office for the Nashville Predators.

(34:07) It's taken just a couple of games for the umpires to enforce the new rules that MLB has implemented this past offseason. Manny Machado was the first player to get docked a strike as he took longer than eight seconds to settle in the batters box. Then there was a scenario where the same thing happened in a game between the Red Sox and Braves. What looked like a walk off bases loaded walk was turned into a strikeout leading to a tie as this took place in the bottom of the 9th. The big question is, will the umpires be strict in cracking down on this once the regular season begins? Speaking of Machado, he didn't even make it to the offseason where he stated he would opt-out of his current contract and signed an 11 year, $350 million dollar deal. How have the Padres, known for being a small market team, become one of the big boys on the block? Why the other owners are seething at what they're doing?

(47:16) Aaron Rodgers has officially left the darkness retreat out in Oregon. Why should we care about this bit of news? Same for Russell Wilson allegedly wanting his former coach and GM (Pete Carroll & John Schneider) in Seattle fired. Seriously? A year later we should get wrapped up in this?

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Westbrook's New Lease With Clips. Can It Work? Houston's Path To Madness #1 Seed. Oilers McDavid: Invisible Superstar? Aaron Judge: Captain Selfless? Tatis Jr. Easing Back. Could It Backfire?

A rather slow sports week will not stop yours truly from keeping you abreast on everything that's happening on the sports scene. On deck:

(3:53) After a few words on the state of sports currently, staying present and touching on a couple of things to expect next week, the NBA kicks off the podcast as I get into how Russell Westbrook will fit in with a Clippers team with championship aspirations. What will we see from Russ as he continues to adjust to not being the same MVP caliber player of the past? What kind of contribution will coach Ty Lue expect as he blends in with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George? How will this all play out? Patrick Beverley is back home where it all started in Chicago with the Bulls. He's got some things to say about knocking his former team out of the playoff chase. Is it warranted? A coaching change down in Atlanta, an extension for coach Jacque Vaughn and the Nets. Giannis's wrist injury and Lonzo Ball is done for the season as the schedule kicks off tonight after the lengthy All-Star break.

(21:28) Houston has become the #1 team in the nation for the third time this year as they look primed to not only run the table in their conference, but to have the #1 seed overall in the upcoming March Madness tournament. Can they do it? I'll also backtrack to my NBA over/under win totals to date as I'll share those for the first time since the start of the season.

(27:05) Calling on all of my sports fans! By all means, this isn't a secret! We have to recognize the greatness of Edmonton Oilers center, Connor McDavid who became the fifth fastest player to reach 800 points in his career. Is he the best player in his sport compared to the other three majors? Is he underappreciated? The Capitals welcome back Alex Ovechkin with open arms as he could be in the lineup tonight or Saturday vs. the Rangers. How much was he missed? They were 0-4 in his absence. The Islanders have been hit hard with the injury bug. Are reinforcements in the works as the trade deadline is a week from tomorrow (Friday). The Ryan O'Reilly trade is paying dividends for Toronto as he scored a couple of goals vs. Buffalo the other night. I'll see what else is percolating on the ice as teams are past the two-thirds games played mark of the season.

(41:14) Yankees slugger Aaron Judge stated that he wouldn't mind playing left field as the team mulls over the possibility. Is that a good thing? What does this say about the AL MVP? Fernando Tatis has been in the news as the Padres will 'ease him' back into the lineup as the Spring Training schedule begins tomorrow (Friday). Is that the right thing to do? Could this blow up in the Padres faces?

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NBA 2nd Half: A Wide Open West & Top Heavy East. Leafs Cup Pressure With Big Trade. Bieniemy's Lateral Move To DC A Plus? Machado Pulling An Aaron Judge? Tiger's Return! A Historic Daytona 500

It may be a holiday today, but there are no days off when it comes to talking sports. You're in the right place to get your fill on passionate, energetic and opinionated sports talk as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(3:15) After a brief mention of another anniversary/milestone for the podcast come next week, the NBA just completed its All-Star Weekend, we can look ahead to the 'second half' and what to expect. I forecast it simply this way. The West is a bit more wide open. We're uncertain about the Nuggets, Grizzlies and Kings proving themselves in a big spot. Whereas the Suns, Clippers and possibly the Warriors could make that push to threaten those at the top of the conference. Then there are the Lakers on the outside looking in at the moment. LeBron James has stressed that these are the "most important games in the regular season" of his career. Is that a stretch? As for the East, it's the Celtics, Bucks, maybe the Sixers and everyone else. We'll have to wait a few more days for the season to resume, but the rigors of the Association will march on as we monitor how this'll unfold until we get to mid-April.

(25:08) As for what's happening in college basketball, there have been a couple of losses with top 10 teams (i.e. Tennessee and Purdue). #5 Kansas exacts revenge on #9 Baylor with a win at Allen Fieldhouse. This topsy-turvy, unpredictable college year will be the theme, I think, over the next seven weeks, as it's going to be wild and crazy as we get closer to the Madness in March.

(28:29) On the ice, the Maple Leafs have made a substantial trade to put them in position, as per GM Kyle Dubas stated, to get to a Stanley Cup. Is that too much pressure to put on a team that hasn't gotten out of the first round of the playoffs in over 20 years? And won a Cup in 56 years? Let's see if Ryan O'Reilly could be the guy to lead them to a promised land. I'll touch on the outdoor game in Carolina where the Hurricanes beat the Capitals, minus Alex Ovechkin. The Rangers keeping pace in the division, despite having their seven game winning streak snapped in Calgary. I can't forget the Pacific Division as it's a three team race (i.e. Golden Knights, Kings and Kraken) for first place as those teams are separated by two points at the moment.

(38:27) Former Chiefs offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy leaves the shadow of Andy Reid to take the same position in Washington with the Commanders. Why I feel this is not a good move, but a GREAT one for him and his future. Although he's not bringing Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce with him. Is anyone interested in the XFL? I didn't watch a second over the weekend as they've re-opened for business after bottoming out after COVID in 2020. Will it gain any traction at all?

(44:04) I remember the life of former MLB catcher and legendary broadcaster, Tim McCarver, who passed away last week at the age of 81. Padres 3B Manny Machado has come into spring training declaring that he will opt-out of his current contract at the end of 2023. Is he taking a page out of Aaron Judge's stance from last year? Was this presumptuous on his part? You'll be surprised of my take as position players start to trickle in to training camp.

(49:59) Tiger Woods made his return to golf for the first time in seven months. It came with mixed reviews as he made the cut, performed well on Thursday and Saturday, but Friday and Sunday wasn't as favorable for him. The bigger story was Jon Rahm, who became the #1 player in the world with his win over Max Homa at the Genesis Invitational out in Los Angeles.

(52:51) To conclude, the Super Bowl of Racing took place yesterday as the Daytona 500 ended in historic fashion. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was your winner for the first time as it took double overtime, 212 laps and 530 miles in the longest race ever of the 65th edition down in Florida.

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Mahomes GOAT Chatter/Hall Of Famer NOW? NFL Coaching Hires & Derek Carr's Future. NBA First Half/Playoff Home Court. Ovechkin's Absence. #1 Goes Down Again In NCAA. MLB Rules & deGrom Watch

There may not be any football to look forward to, but there are some hot topics to discuss in the sport, as well as, everything else that's happening as this midweek podcast is one you won't want to miss. On deck:

(3:28) As NFL games with any meaning won't be in our consciousness until September, I'll put to bed a couple of debates that have taken place since the Super Bowl this past Sunday. After his second championship in four years, is Patrick Mahomes the GOAT at the quarterback position? I don't think so at the moment. It's way too early to put him there, but I have a SIZZLING TAKE on him going into the Hall of Fame if he never played another down in his career. Is Andy Reid a top-10 coach of all time after winning another Super Bowl? The Eagle fans are still bitter as to why the slick field in Arizona slowed down their vaunted pass rush. Seriously? There were some coaching hires as former offensive and defensive coordinators (i.e. Jonathan Gannon & Shane Steichen) of the Eagles go to the Cardinals and Colts respectively. Why those were questionable in my eyes? And Derek Carr has become a free agent as he was released by the Raiders. Where is his next stop? Did someone say the Steelers?

(24:50) The end of the 'first half' of the NBA season is approaching as the All-Star Break begins tomorrow. No shock, but why All-Star Weekend doesn't pique my interest? I'll review what has taken place to date in the Association. My surprise and disappointment so far (you'll be shocked as to who my disappointment is and I have receipts to back it up) Then does home court in the playoffs really matter? Not to Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, as he stated recently. Why I think it still matters, despite some instances that'll refute the question?

(40:07) With a Stadium Series game set for Saturday in North Carolina for the NHL as the Capitals will visit the Hurricanes, it'll be without one of the sport's great stars as Alex Ovechkin will be out indefinitely due to the passing of his father in Russia. How soon will he be back, considering that there are no direct flights from North America to that part of the world? How will his absence affect their chase for a playoff spot? There's also a new executive director for the leader of the players union as Marty Walsh will take over for Donald Fehr, who's held the title since 2010. And I'll go through my over/under point totals of the year, which is looking pretty dire considering this is my first go round predicting these numbers when it comes to competition on the ice.

(48:44) College basketball is going to be as unpredictable as ever. We're just a month away from March Madness and another #1 team bites the dust as Alabama loses to #10 Tennessee last night. Is there any clear cut favorites as of today to get to the Final Four?

(50:42) Pitchers and catchers are reporting in Arizona and Florida as baseball is back on the scene. I can't stand that the runner on second base in the 10th inning is returning this year and beyond in the regular season only, thank goodness! Met fans are familiar with this movie, Jacob deGrom has to be held back for precaution as he felt tightness in his left side. Hmmm! On the subject of pitching, the Yankees rotation has taken a couple of hits as Frankie Montas may be out for the year as he'll need shoulder surgery and Nestor Cortes may not be ready for the start of the regular season as he deals with a hamstring issue. Any concern for the Pinstripes long term?

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A Great, Not Classic Super Bowl! Mahomes Magic, O-Line Unsung & Controversial Call Lead LVII. Luka-Kyrie, Celts-Bucks Close NBA 1st Half. NHL's Rangers Rolling. MLB's Back! (Sort of)

A Super way to start off your week as I'll recap the big game and all that's happening in sports as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(3:06) It was an entertaining and great game overall, but not a classic in my eyes as the Kansas City Chiefs were able to come from behind and outlast the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. I'll have a complete breakdown of everything that took place, the controversial hold at the end of the game, the performance of Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs offensive line, the vaunted pass rush of the Eagles (or lack thereof), as well as, my critique of waiting forever to start the game, Rihanna's halftime show, the FOX broadcast booth, another year of awful commercials as we put to bed another NFL season and turn our attention to the fall and winter sports.

(32:14) First up, being the NBA. Mavericks star Luka Doncic is liking the early returns of having Kyrie Irving on his team. Could this pairing be primed for another deep postseason run? The top two teams in the East faceoff in Milwaukee tomorrow where the Celtics-Bucks will square off as we approach the All-Star Break.

(34:42) On the ice, the Rangers have some juice as their acquisition of former Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko has paid early dividends as they've won five in a row. Why this could be a big trade for the Blueshirts to put them over the top? The Golden Knights have leapfrogged over the Kraken out West as they're without their leading scorer (i.e. Andre Burakovsky).

(38:58) Purdue loses for the second straight Sunday, this time to Northwestern. Will they be knocked off from the #1 ranking in the nation this time around? Before you know it, March Madness will be here as it begins one month from tomorrow!

(40:38) It's that time, baseball fans. Pitchers and catchers will report before weeks' end in the MLB. I'll briefly discuss the World Baseball Classic (WBC) as it's on the horizon next month. Plus, the Padres re-up Yu Darvish on a six year extension to keep him in San Diego for the rest of his career.

(44:21) Now that the NFL season is done, we've officially entered The Sports Dead Zone, Part 1. Not to worry, I'll explain in full detail.

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Low To No Super Bowl Hype? Preview Of Chiefs-Eagles. NFL HOF Class Of 2023. LeBron: Most Complete Career? KD Jumps Ship/Delusional Kyrie/Nets Questionable Owner Leads NBA! Rangers Trade For 'Tank'

It's going to be a SUPER podcast as the NFL will crown a champion, a new all time scoring leader in the NBA and a gigantic trade that could shift the balance in the Western Conference, you know I'll have plenty to dissect and disseminate as I close out the week on a strong note. On deck:

(2:45) Super Bowl LVII is just about here. I'll take the temperature of all the hype and preparation leading up to kickoff between the Chiefs and Eagles, the key points for both teams, a prediction of who'll win as we say goodbye to another NFL season. I'll get into the newly minted Hall of Fame Class of 2023 as Darrelle Revis, Joe Thomas, Ronde Barber, Demarcus Ware, Zach Thomas among others, represent a strong defensive contingent that will be enshrined in Canton later this year. Who was worthy of making the Hall? You know I've got lots to say about this. Also, the retirement of Bengals & Cardinals receiver AJ Green and Tom Brady will wait a year to join FOX as his megadeal will begin in 2024.

(35:54) LeBron James made history on Tuesday night as he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the all-time scoring leader in the NBA. Has he had the most complete career of anyone in league history? Then you had another blockbuster deal in Brooklyn right before yesterday's trade deadline. Kyrie Irving was shipped to Dallas earlier this week, then Kevin Durant was packaged with TJ Warren to Phoenix for a boatload of #1 picks, Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges and Jae Crowder. Why I'm disappointed in KD's decision, how NBA player empowerment strikes again and what his legacy could look like moving forward is something that I haven't heard anywhere else! As for Kyrie, how his comments of being disrespected by the Nets, being a selfless leader and leaving his former team in fourth place? His delusions of grandeur isn't fooling this guy! As for the Net organization (particularly the owner, Joe Tsai) my theory of a brilliant businessman doesn't mean he can lead a professional basketball team. I'll get into some of the other trades that took place (D'Angelo Russell & Mo Bamba to the Lakers, Russell Westbrook to Utah, Eric Gordon to the Clippers, James Wiseman to Detroit, et. al.) as the All-Star Break is just a week away.

(58:03) As for what's happening on the ice, the Rangers procure a former Stanley Cup winning goal scorer from St. Louis in Vladimir Tarasenko adds more punch on their frontline and championship experience in the locker room. There's been some key injuries to star players (i.e. Cale Makar, Jack Hughes and Andre Burakovsky) as they do their best to get back on the mend for the stretch run in a long regular season.

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NFL Needs A Good Super Bowl To Save Their Season! No More Pro Bowl & Concussion Talk. Kyrie Era In BK & Future/NBA Turned WWE? NHL's Ratings Plunge/2nd Half Preview/Isles: All In On Horvat

February is in full swing. Although the sports world is a little light at the moment, I have some interesting nuggets to provoke some thought as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(2:48) After a brief explanation of how I'm a little (sports) cranky this morning, Super Bowl week has arrived. There isn't much to discuss at the moment. PROGRAMMING NOTE: I'll delve into my preview of the game with analysis and a prediction on Friday's podcast as I'll postpone it by a day. The few takes I'll have on the NFL are the following: how the league needs a good to great game to punctuate a rather lackluster season. The scenario regarding concussions in the sport as they went up 18% compared to last year. And the Pro Bowl? The Pro Bowl! How I did not spend one nanosecond watching this flag football exhibition as I hope you did the same!

(13:09) The Kyrie Irving tenure/saga is now officially over. He requested a trade last Friday since the organization wasn't going to re-sign him to a long term extension. The Brooklyn Nets ship him and another player to Dallas for a couple of players and three draft picks. Did the front office do the right thing? How will this chapter of Nets history be remembered? What does Kyrie's future look like in Dallas? Or elsewhere? What about Kevin Durant? What do you think he's feeling after hitching his wagon to Brooklyn with Kyrie? As for what's happened on the court, we've had a couple of incidents that's reminiscent of WWE? Thursday night, Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell gets into it with Grizzlies Dillon Brooks (NBA's Public Enemy #1 at the moment) as the latter was suspended for a game. A night later, Magic's Mo Bamba and Timberwolves Austin Rivers got into a scrum to where they were both suspended (four games for Bamba, three for Rivers) for their actions. Steph Curry will be on the shelf until at least after the All-Star Break. He suffered partial tears to ligaments in his knee on Saturday night vs. the Mavericks. Even with this injury, I think the Warriors are toast this year.

(34:20) The All-Star Break in the NHL has come and gone. I'll share why I did not watch or get into this version of the game in South Florida. I'll explain a couple of reasons why viewership is down more than 20%, even WITH games being broadcast on ESPN/ABC & TNT. I'll preview the 'second half' as the East is top heavy at the moment (i.e. Bruins & Hurricanes) while out West it's as wide open as we've seen in some time. Plus, the Islanders not only get the goal scorer they desperately need (i.e. Bo Horvat) but they've signed him to a long term deal. Is there a lot of pressure for the new acquisition to not only succeed, but to fulfill his large contract?

(50:40) Purdue is the latest team in the nation to get bounced from the ranks of being #1 as this unpredictable, topsy-turvy college basketball season (which is one I'd rather have, than to have the usual North Carolina, Duke and Kentucky ruling the top of the sport) continues to surprise us, day in and day out.

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Brady Retires! Is FOX on deck? Parallels With LeBron? Payton/Wilson Marriage In Denver. NBA's Log Jam Out West. A Wide Open College B-Ball Field: Yay Or Nay? Isles Big Trade/NHL 'First Half' Review

A new month delivers a new podcast with quite a bit to sink our teeth into when it comes to sports. On deck:

(2:43) The time has finally come! Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has announced his retirement first ballot Hall of Famer and also make a comparison to another giant in his sport (i.e. LeBron James) as to the impact they've had on the sports landscape over the first quarter of the 21st century. I'll get into the new head coaches in Houston (i.e. DeMeco Ryans) and Denver (i.e. Sean Payton) Is there any hope that Russell Wilson will turn his career around with the former Super Bowl winning head coach? A new offensive coordinator in LA with the Chargers (i.e. Kellen Moore) The diagnosis of 49ers QB, Brock Purdy's right elbow and how it affects their 2023 season.

(27:28) Mavericks guard, Luka Doncic returns with a 53 point game after spraining his ankle the week before in Phoenix. The West looks like it's going to be a battle royale from the fifth seed down as eight teams are separated by 3.5 games. While the East is top heavy with teams like Boston, Milwaukee, Philadelphia and Brooklyn leading the pack.

(31:17) March Madness in college basketball is six weeks from today. The question I've been keeping you all in suspense over the past week. Do you like the way this season is unfolding to where it's wide open for a tournament winner? Or would you rather have the North Carolina's , Duke's & Kentucky teams always patrolling to the top of the rankings and have just a handful of teams be the favorite to win it all? I'll belatedly discuss the passing of former analyst, Billy Packer, who died of kidney failure last week.

(41:27) As the NHL hits the All-Star Break down in South Florida, the Islanders made a big move a month before the trade deadline, acquiring Canucks forward Bo Horvat. Could this be the shot in the arm that they need to get back to the postseason? Will they be able to re-sign him? The sport has lost another all-time great as Bobby Hull passed away on Monday at the age of 84. I'll review what took place over the 'first half' of the season to date, the biggest surprise and disappointment so far and will set you up for a 'second half' preview once the weekend is complete.

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Eagles Cruise, Mahomes Guts As Super Bowl's Set. Plus, Rodgers/Pack Eventual Split? Lakers Non Call (Or Not?), More Load Mgmt? NHL Canes Surging. Novak's 10th Aussie. Is He The GOAT?

The end of January may be near, but another fiery, passion filled podcast is even closer as I bring the fury and energy on all that's happening in sports. On deck:

(2:42) Super Bowl LVII is set. The Eagles and Chiefs are the last two teams standing as the NFC Championship Game was a big letdown due to the injury of 49ers quarterback, Brock Purdy. In the AFC, it was a fight to the finish as it boiled down to the guts of Chiefs QB, Patrick Mahomes and a personal foul that set up the game winning field goal for Kansas City as they get back to their third Super Bowl in four years. I'll have complete analysis of both games, some early storylines for the big game in two weeks, plus some off the field news involving Aaron Rodgers (a rant that you definitely won't want to miss), former Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett (now Jets offensive coordinator, another rant, I might add) and Frank Reich is your new coach in Carolina where the previous coach, Steve Wilks, got a raw deal.

(37:13) It was another down to the wire Lakers-Celtics contest, Saturday night in Boston. It was quite obvious that LeBron James was fouled in the final seconds of regulation in a tie game, but the officials missed a call prior to the controversial non call that no one discussed. As the game went into overtime, what was coach Darvin Ham thinking by some of the moves he made and the effort of his team as they eventually fell to the Celtics? With the Lakers coming to New York the early part of this week, why is it that LeBron AND Anthony Davis are sitting out before they play the Nets tonight? Load management, anyone? (You guessed it, another rant!) The recent ankle injury to Mavericks guard, Luka Doncic. I'll get into the log jam out West from seeds 4-13. And the Sixers are emerging as a threat to the Celtics in the East behind MVP candidate, Joel Embiid as we're a couple of weeks away from the All-Star Break.

(48:10 ) Just as I was praising the Boston Bruins and their regular season record setting pace on Thursday's podcast, they're in the middle of a three game losing streak. They lost last night to the Carolina Hurricanes, who are playing well. Do the Canes have what it takes to threaten the Bruins and the rest of the East?

(51:02) Novak Djokovic wins his tenth Australian Open and his 22nd Grand Slam overall, tying Rafael Nadal for first all time. With the next major not until May at the French Open, which by the way, is Nadal's favorite surface, will the two greats be on a collision course for title #23? Also, is Novak Djokovic the greatest men's player of all time? Aryna Sabalenka wins her first major on the women's side, defeating Elena Rybakina as the first Grand Slam of the year comes to a conclusion.

(55:35) Two weeks from tomorrow, pitchers and catchers will report in MLB. There are a couple of things to bring up off the field. Angels owner, Arte Moreno needs to put his money where his mouth is as he's not going to sell the team and do his best to bring a World Series back to Anaheim. If that's the case, he MUST sign former MVP, Shohei Ohtani to a long term deal. The latest with White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger as he's being investigated for domestic and child abuse. And Jeff McNeil signs an extension with the Mets as their payroll continues to balloon.

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Purdy's Luck, Bengals Energy, Mahomes's Ankle As Championship Sunday On Deck. LeBron Watch On Scoring Record. Kobe: 3 Years Later. NHL's Bruins: Cup Win Or Bust? Scott Rolen: Hall Of Famer? PLEASE!

Another feisty, passionate hour of sports talk delivered to your favorite device as I survey the entire sports landscape. On deck:

(3:10) After a brief mention of Scott Rolen being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, which I'll go IN on at the back end of the podcast, the NFL has its final Sunday (I don't count the Super Bowl) as Championship Sunday draws near with both the AFC & NFC Title Games for the right to go to Glendale, AZ to play in Super Bowl LVII. Will the clock strike twelve on Brock Purdy? Will Jalen Hurts continue his dream MVP season against the best defense in football? Have the Bengals peaked after last weeks dominating performance vs. Buffalo? And the health of Patrick Mahomes's right ankle are the biggest storylines heading into these critical contests. I'll have predictions, what I think is the best Super Bowl matchup as I prepare you for what should be a compelling and riveting pair of Championship Games.

(30:21) It's time to start the LeBron Watch as he's just 158 points away from becoming the NBA's All-Time Leading Scorer, that has been held for decades by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. When may he break it? Anthony Davis is back in the lineup for LA as he chips in 21 points and 12 rebounds in a win before they make their way East. Sadly, today I'll reflect on the three year anniversary of the tragic passing of Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant, and the impact he's had on me since his death. I'll take a peek at the Ben Simmons-Joel Embiid battle in Philadelphia last night. And the Pelicans have been slipping out West, with no sight of Zion Williamson coming to save them in the near future.

(41:24) Is there any team in the NHL that can slow down the juggernaut that is the Boston Bruins this year? There are on a pace to have the most wins and points in regular season history. Is it Stanley Cup Champions or bust for the B's?

(46:59) Purdue is back to being #1 in the nation when it comes to college basketball. Break up the Georgetown Hoyas as they snapped their 29 game losing streak in the Big East. But I have a question that I'll bring up in next Thursday's podcast that'll be sure to get the biggest college hoops fan thinking on how this season could play out.

(48:05) The Australian Open is into the homestretch as Novak Djokovic is looking like the clear cut champion on the men's side (and what that may do for the French Open if he faces Rafael Nadal) On the woman's side, Victoria Azarenka may be the favorite heading into the final which will conclude the first Grand Slam of the year over the weekend. I'll have a complete recap of it all on Monday's pod.

(49:59) Scott Rolen has been voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers. What did these writers watch? I'll have a FULL deep dive on why she should NOT have been elected into Cooperstown?

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