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Bleck & Abdalla

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Weekdays, 12–3 PM ET Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation. From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments,  in  the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital p...

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Nov 6, 2026

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LeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers, why? 24.07.2026

As we take the air, the breaking news has finally come down that LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. This was clearly a basketball decision, was it the right one? Where do LeBron's other suitors like the Golden State Warriors go from here? Does James need to win a fifth title to be known as a greater player than Kobe Bryant? How will the 76ers other big acquisition, Jayl...

Who in sports do you want to just go away? 23.07.2026

LSU coach Lane Kiffin spoke at SEC Media Days and somehow wound up talking about the late WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, what is happening here? As LeBron James keeps us waiting, is he trying to find a way to team up with one of his former teammates: current Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving or current Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis? New York Giants coach John Harbaugh gave hi...

Can Bryce Young get the Carolina Panthers back to the playoffs? 22.07.2026

The Miami Heat posted, then deleted, a link for an introductory press conference of LeBron James rejoining the team. Was it a simple mistake or a sign that James is heading back to south beach? Our first NFL teams are reporting today, the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. Is stealing soda at restaurants a real problem? Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are tra...

The NFL season kicks off in 50 Days!  21.07.2026

We're 50 days out from the kickoff of the NFL season, and we're talking... grass? Players are getting vocal about wanting to play on the same natural grass fields that World Cup action was played on. No news yet from LeBron James, as his agent Rich Paul has said James will not be rushed into making the choice of his next team. Today is our final day of 32 Teams in 32 Days with last...

Ten Lessons Learned from the World Cup 20.07.2026

The World Cup has concluded after Spain's victory over Argentina, what did we learn from the tournament? Over the weekend, former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady got into shenanigans with social media influencer and WWE superstar Logan Paul, what's going on here? We've made it to last year's final four teams of our 32 Questions in 32 Days, we lead off...

A World... Cup of Soup Champion is crowned 17.07.2026

As we look ahead to Sunday's World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain, what will the long lasting impact of this year's tournament be here in America? Yesterday, we made our pre training camp playoff predictions, did we overlook a few teams like the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs? We head to Western New York for today's first 32 Questions in 32 Days d...

Argentinean comeback or choke job from England? 16.07.2026

Argentina is back in the World Cup Final, after yesterday's comeback against England led by Lionel Messi. How will they matchup with Spain in Sunday's final? Are the Golden State Warriors back in the lead to land LeBron James? We head to Philadelphia for today's first 32 Questions in 32 Days discussing if Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will improve now that receiver A.J. Brown is a member of the N...

Bleck and Abdalla’s Inaugural Westy Awards 15.07.2026

The MLB All-Star Game was last night, with Abdalla calling the event an abomination. In honor of the “Deadest Sports Day” of the year, we presented the inaugural Westy Awards recognizing categories including Best Interlocking Hands and Best New York Knicks Celebrity Fan. Today’s 32 Questions in 32 Days begins in Green Bay as we discuss when star pass rusher Micah Parsons will return to the Packers...

Did Netflix get the MLB Home Run Derby right? 14.07.2026

The Home Run Derby made its Netflix debut last night, and despite Will Ferrell’s jokes, the guys were big fans of the broadcast. The MLB All-Star Game is tonight, can the NBA learn from baseball of how to put on an All-Star Game? The World Cup picks back up today, featuring some of the biggest stars in the world. How large is the talent gap between the United States and the rest of the world? We p...

Is the Home Run Derby the best All-Star event in sports? 13.07.2026

The Major League Baseball Home Run Derby is tonight, making its debut on Netflix. What can we expect from the broadcast? The World Cup is considering expanding to 64 teams, would this water down the tournament. We're ramping up 32 Questions in 32 Days with multiple teams per day, starting with the Baltimore Ravens how will new coaches Jesse Minter and Declan Doyle fit with franchise quarterback La...

Exclusive access to voice memos pitching LeBron James? 10.07.2026

Viewership for the World Cup continues to surprise, will Americans watch soccer when it’s a good product? LeBron James is reportedly collecting voice memos from teams interested in signing him, and we’ve acquired “exclusive access.” Our 32 questions in 32 days takes us to Atlanta asking if Michael Penix, Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa will start at quarterback for the Falcons. The Kawhi Leonard trade with...

Should we cut Christian Pulisic some slack? 09.07.2026

As France prepares to face Morocco in the World Cup, we’ve learned the USMNT’s Christian Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and microfracture in his leg during the loss to Belgium. Is Norway’s Erling Haaland the World Cup’s version of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce? Our latest LeBron James update has him reportedly considering the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden...

Should LeBron Sign with the Cavs or Heat?  08.07.2026

Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing LeBron James’ free agency. Is he more likely to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, or Philadelphia 76ers? Does LeBron care about winning at this point? When should we expect LeBron to re-sign? Is Christian Pulisic getting fairly criticized for coming off with an injury in USMNT’s World Cup match vs. Belgium? In the latest edition of 32 Que...

Christian Pulisic the Most DISAPPOINTING American Athlete? 07.07.2026

Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing the USMNT’s disastrous loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. What went wrong for the United States? How much blame should Christian Pulisic get? What is the future of soccer in this country? Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens talks about trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Did his reasoning for the trade make sense?...

Flo Balogun’s Overturned Suspension has Precedent 06.07.2026

Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing the USMNT’s match against Belgium tonight in the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. Was the overturning of Flo Balogun’s red card justified? Does Belgium have a right to be upset? What were the Boston Celtics thinking in trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for an older Paul George? Where will LeBron James be playing basketball n...

The Rich Paul Whiteboard 03.07.2026

Mike Wickett is in for Bleck and Abdalla today. He starts the show by discussing the Rich Paul whiteboard and where LeBron James could land this summer. What’s the best spot for him? Is San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aijuk worth signing for other NFL Teams? Yahoo Soccer Writer Steven Goff joins Mike. Has the FIFA World Cup been a success so far? Is the United States’ success so far been...

Did the Celtics make a HUGE mistake?  02.07.2026

Mike Wickett is in for Bleck and Abdalla today. He starts the show by breaking down the massive NBA trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers with Paul George and other draft picks going back to the Boston Celtics. Is this one of the worst trades in NBA history? What to make of the USMNT defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup. Did Folarin Balogun des...

Where is the best fit for LeBron James? 01.07.2026

Sean Little of NBATV sat in for Abdalla again today with tons of NBA free agent moves to discuss, including the future of LeBron James a day after telling the Los Angeles Lakers he'll be moving on. Could James possibly team up with Boston Celtics star Jalen Brown on the Cleveland Cavaliers? Could there be a mystery team interested in James that's not being discussed? Is tonight's game for the USMN...

LeBron James is leaving the Lakers, where will he go? 30.06.2026

Sean Little of NBA TV was in for Abdullah again today. With tons of news from the association to discuss. The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired JA Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies. Can Morant revitalize his career in the Pacific Northwest? We react to the breaking news that LeBron James will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Is he headed to the Golden State Warriors to team with Steph Curr...

Are the Golden State Warriors ready to build a 2016 Super Team? 29.06.2026

Sean Little of NBATV in for Abdalla today, he and Bleck discuss today’s report the Golden State Warriors are trying to make a play for LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Will the Los Angeles Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors? Today's 32 Teams om 32 Days takes us to Cleveland, will Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders win the starting quarterback battle> What cities in America are...

What is the best condiment in America? 26.06.2026

The US men's national team lost their first game to Türkiye, the guys use an NFL comparison to explain what happened last night. The Boston Celtics continue to shop star Jaylen Brown and are reportedly seeking multiple first round draft choices. Will they find a trade partner? Today’s 32 Questions in 32 Days takes us to the Big Apple where we ask if new Giants coaches John Harbaugh and Matt Nagy w...

Are the Timberwolves better with LaMelo Ball? 25.06.2026

We open with a massive NBA trade as Lamelo Ball is on his way to the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the Charlotte Hornets receiving Naz Reid and a ton of draft capital.  How will Ball and Anthony Edwards complement each other? Are they enough to pass the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder? The Boston Celtics are actively trying to trade Jalen Brown. What is the best landing spot for the sta...

Did four NBA teams draft franchise players last night? 24.06.2026

Breaking news just as the show begins, the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a new max deal with Austin Reaves. What does this mean for the future of LeBron James in Los Angeles? The NBA draft was last night, with no big surprises at the top of the draft. Will AJ Dybantsa be the franchise player the Washington Wizards need? The guys discussed the television presentation of last night's NBA Draft a...

The NFL says not so fast to Brendan Sorsby 23.06.2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally been traded, as the Milwaukee Bucks agreed to send him to the Miami Heat. How will Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo stack up in the eastern conference? The NBA Draft is tonight, would the Washington Wizards be crazy to pass on BYU’s AJ Dybantsa with the first pick? American soccer legend Tim Howard does not think the USMNT can win the World Cup. After missing out on...

Is America a soccer nation now? 22.06.2026

Dusty May is making the jump to the NBA. After winning the national championship at Michigan, he's accepted the head coaching position of the Dallas Mavericks. Is an NBA job simply better than even a high-level college gig? Trade rumors are picking up around Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics the most likely landing spots. The USMNT continues to win,...

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