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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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Is the better NFL slate this season Thanksgiving or Christmas? 15.05.2026

The NFL Schedule was released last night, including a heavy emphasis on the best teams playing in prime time while some teams were left completely out. Which holiday got a better NFL slate this season: Thanksgiving or Christmas? Are we officially in the golden age of the NFL? What teams were the winners and which were the losers of this year’s schedule? Is this year’s schedule too tough for the Ka...

NFL Schedule Release Day is here! 14.05.2026

It’s NFL Schedule Release Day! A few more games have trickled in before the big reveal tonight. Reports are the season open with a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Do you like when your favorite team plays in nationally televised games or on holidays? Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal is not a fan of expanding the College Football Playoff, will the pro...

Is the San Francisco 49ers season over before it begins? 13.05.2026

The San Antonio Spurs have taken control of their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Is Victor Wembanyama become the most likeable star in the NBA? The NFL released their slate of international games, and Abdalla is out on the San Francisco 49ers this season because of it. Will LeBron James leave the Los Angeles Lakers because the franchise hurt his feelings? Who has the best roster in the NF...

Trickle Week continues with more NFL scheduling drops 12.05.2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished off the sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers last night, what will come next for LeBron James? If he leaves Hollywood, could James find his way to the Golden State Warriors? The NFL schedule continues to trickle out including the first Monday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills opening their new stadium with the Det...

Should Victor Wembanyama have been suspended for game 5? 11.05.2026

The New York Knicks finished off the Philadelphia 76ers, turning Xfinity Mobile Arena into Madison Square Garden South. Should Philly fans feel bad about selling their tickets to New Yorkers? What does the future hold for Joel Embiid in Philadelphia? Aaron Rodgers did not re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers over the weekend, what is going on with the future Hall of Fame quarterback? San Antonio S...

The Steelers don’t know where Aaron Rodgers is 08.05.2026

A day after the report broke that Aaron Rodgers is heading to Pittsburgh, the Steelers GM Omar Khan told Westwood One Sports he doesn't know where the quarterback is. What is happening in Pittsburgh? After the Oklahoma City Thunder took care of the Los Angeles Lakers in game two, Lakers coach JJ Redick added to ongoing discussion of how the Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are officiated. Forme...

What's the greatest guitar solo of all time? 07.05.2026

Aaron Rodgers is reportedly on his way to Pittsburgh and expected to sign with the Steelers. Is this a mistake for Mike McCarthy’s team who should instead focus on tanking? With Rodgers back, where do the Steelers rank among the top teams in the AFC? The New York Knicks are up 2-0 on the Philadelphia 76ers, if Joel Embiid doesn’t return how quickly could the series end? Can Cleveland Cavaliers sta...

Is SGA’s flopping a real issue for the NBA? 06.05.2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder easily dispatched of the Los Angeles Lakers last night despite LeBron James’ best efforts. Does L.A. have any hope of avoiding being swept without Luka Dončić? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t have an MVP type game, but that didn’t stop the discourse on his flopping. Is SGA’s flopping a real epidemic that NBA fans are suffering through? Warren Sharp’s NFL strength of schedu...

Is Anthony Edwards the most fun player in the NBA to watch? 05.05.2026

The New York Knicks throttled the Philadelphia 76ers tonight to continue their recent hot streak. Can anyone stop New York from making it to the NBA Finals? The Minnesota Timberwolves went into San Antonio and won game on against the Spurs, can Anthony Edwards’ crew find a way to win the series against Victor Wembanyama and company. Atlanta Falcons President Matt Ryan spoke about his team’s quarte...

Will Patrick Mahomes be ready to start the season? 04.05.2026

The Boston Celtics were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Celtics star Jaylen Brown didn’t hold back after the game complaining about flopping and poor officiating. Will Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes be ready for the start of the season? After losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Orlando Magic fired coach Jamahl Mosley. Would former Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan or...

Will Kirk Cousins and Deshaun Watson be starting quarterbacks? 01.05.2026

The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a game seven against the Boston Celtics, can they carry forward their momentum to take the series on the road? When will the Las Vegas Raiders turn to Fernando Mendoza at quarterback from veteran Kirk Cousins? Looking ahead at the 2027 NFL Draft, the top five appears loaded especially at quarterback. How did the New York Knicks throttle the Atlanta Hawks to advan...

Where will George Pickens be catching touchdowns? 30.04.2026

Star receiver George Pickens has signed his franchise tag with the Cowboys, will he actually play for Dallas this season or could he be traded? Could the Los Angeles Rams transition at quarterback from Matthew Stafford to Ty Simpson rival the Green Bay Packers when they went from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love? If the Houston Rockets complete the comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers, will this go...

Will Mike Vrabel become too much of a distraction for the New England Patriots? 29.04.2026

Geoff Schwartz is in for Abdalla today, filling in with Bleck to give his thoughts on the NFL Draft. The guys discussed the Los Angeles Rams selection of Ty Simpson and how the quarterback will develop while sitting behind league MVP Matthew Stafford. Joel Embiid had a huge game for the Philadelphia 76ers last night, if he stays healthy could the Boston Celtics be in trouble? Will former Chicago B...

Did Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson lie to us? 29.04.2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers used a rare free agent tender on Aaron Rodgers, but are we any closer on a decision from the future Hall of Fame quarterback’s return? New Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson’s recent comments on the team’s interest in appear to contradict his earlier comments, what’s going on? The eight seed Orlando Magic have pushed the top seeded Detroit Pistons to the brink, can Cad...

Who was the big winner at the NFL Draft? 27.04.2026

The NFL Draft is in the books and we had a great time in Pittsburgh! Who was the big winner: the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys or Cleveland Browns? Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was wheeling and dealing again, acquiring linebacker Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings. A few days later, does the Los Angeles Rams selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson make any more...

Live from Day Two of the NFL Draft! 24.04.2026

It’s day two of the NFL Draft with Bleck and Abdalla continuing to broadcast live from Pittsburgh. The Los Angeles Rams selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the draft was the shocker of the night, Simpson sat down with us following his selection. We also had a chance to talk with his college teammate Kadyn Proctor who was selected by the Miami Dolphins. Notre Dame’s Jerem...

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh! 23.04.2026

The guys are at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh ahead of tonight’s NFL Draft where they’ll be interviewing several first round picks with all the latest rumblings. Bleck couldn’t pass up an opportunity to troll Abdalla over the new contract for Kalen DeBoer at Alabama. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will not be at Patriots headquarters on Saturday during the NFL Draft as the fallout of his...

Abdalla is feeling the Love at the top of the draft? 22.04.2026

We’re one day away from the NFL Draft, where we’ll be broadcasting live from tomorrow in Pittsburgh. San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama left last night’s game with a concussion, can his team survive without him against the Portland Trail Blazers? What sites should Abdalla visit in Pittsburgh during the draft? No news yet on Aaron Rodgers return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, will we hear anythi...

Is Jalen Brunson the New York Knicks' fatal flaw? 21.04.2026

After the New York Knicks loss last night, did the Atlanta Hawks reveal the blueprint to beat New York is to attack Jalen Brunson? Billy Donovan will not be returning as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, where will Chicago go from here? Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson spoke about how the acquisition of quarterback Kyler Murray will push J.J. McCarthy. New England Patriots coach Mike Vra...

The Cincinnati Bengals-New York Giants trade is a win-win 20.04.2026

Dexter Lawrence was traded from the New York Giants to the Cincinnati Bengals for the tenth pick of the NFL Draft, could this be a rare deal that helps both teams? Where do the Bengals now rank among the NFL elite? Does the pickup of Lawrence help the Bengals convince star quarterback Joe Burrow they’ve done enough to compete? Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown appears headed to the New Engla...

Are tons of trades coming at the NFL Draft? 17.04.2026

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is expecting a lot of trades on Thursday at the NFL Draft, how aggressive should Kansas City be to catch the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West? The NBA Play-In Tournament wraps tonight with potential for fireworks between Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green? What first round series i...

Steph Curry is the greatest point guard of all time? 16.04.2026

We’re one week away from the NFL Draft! Have the New York Jets made their decision on the second overall pick after cancelling their visit with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey? Bleck believes after his performance last night in the NBA Play-In Tournament, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is the greatest point guard in history. Could Los Angeles Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard or even Los Ang...

Should the Raiders reconsider keeping the #1 pick? 15.04.2026

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek said the team has received interest in the top pick, should he consider trading it instead of selecting Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza? Last night’s NBA Play-In Tournament game between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat was a classic, but should LaMelo Ball been ejected for taking out Bam Adebayo? The NBA is reporting record television numbers, are the n...

Adam Silver's NBA is fast food? 14.04.2026

Will Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown be traded to the New England Patriots before the NFL Draft next week? Should Eagles coach Nick Siriani take some of the blame for the current situation with Brown? The NBA Play-In Tournament is tonight and Bleck has a fast-food comparison what commissioner Adam Silver has done to the league. With talk of going to 18 games, are their lessons the NFL can...

Are Rory and Scottie the new Tiger and Phil? 13.04.2026

Did a team attempt a now-botched hit piece on Rueben Bain hoping the Miami edge rusher drops in the NFL Draft? Fresh of Rory McIlroy’s second straight win at The Masters, could the new rivalry with he and Scottie Scheffler be the new Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson? The NBA regular season has wrapped up and the guys give their thoughts on the Play-In Tournament that begins tomorrow. The Philadelphi...

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