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For as long as they have been alive, Nick Felice and Paul Russo haven't seen US Soccer live up to what they have been selling. The guys talk about the deflating loss on Monday night to Belgium. They also talk about the rest of the World Cup as it begins to enter the quarterfinal stage. Next, Nick and Paul are on the run this weekend. They discuss the Boilermaker 5K in Utica on Sunday that they...

The Knockout Stage of the World Cup is here. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the matches and nations they are looking forward to seeing and preview the big game on Wednesday night for the United States. Next, the guys turn their attention to MLB All Star voting as another year of crazy results has happened. Lastly, Nick and Paul talk about the early stages of NBA free agency as there is plen...

The Knicks won the NBA Championship for the first time since 1973. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the win and what it means for the fans, as it is something that Nick has wanted for a long time. The guys also talk about the Stanley Cup Final as the Hurricanes took down the Golden Knights. The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books, and the guys discuss the chalk first four picks and if a...

Knicks fans had been thrilled entering this week, as the team holds a series lead on the Spurs, now at 2-1. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the series so far, as the Knicks had the early jump, but now the Spurs have captured a little momentum. Next, the guys talk about the Stanley Cup Final as the series is deadlocked at 2-2 following another high-scoring affair on Tuesday.

The Knicks and Spurs tip off the NBA Finals tonight in a rematch of 1999. Nick Felice and Paul Russo preview the series ahead and make their predictions. The guys also dive into the Stanley Cup Final as Vegas was able to secure a win in Game One on Tuesday night over Carolina.

Memorial Day Weekend in the world of sports had many highs and many lows this year. Nick Felice and Paul Russo begin with the Knicks sweeping the Cavaliers to go to their first NBA Finals since 1999. The guys also discuss the series out west and the landscape in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Next, Nick talks about his trip to the Indianapolis 500 that saw Felix Rosenqvist win the closest 500 in histor...

The NBA and NHL enter the conference finals this week. Nick Felice and Paul Russo preview each series and dive into what to expect. They also recap Game 1s in the NBA, where the Knicks came thundering back to take Game 1 against Cleveland, and the Spurs, led by Wemby, took a Game 1 win in double OT in Oklahoma City. Lastly, Nick is off to the Indy 500 this weekend, and he and Paul discuss the race...

Nick Felice and Paul Russo return to the studio dry and warm on this edition of Fresh Takes. The guys recap NASCAR at Watkins Glen, where the main storylines were the weather, mud, and SVG dominating again. Next, they talk about the NBA, where two series have been sweeps while the others continue to battle out in physical fashion. Lastly, the guys revisit a conversation from a couple of weeks ago...

The Eastern Conference in the NBA has given fans some retro games in the playoffs so far. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the Knicks and Sixers going at it in the second round, the Cavs and Pistons battling for Lake Erie, and what is happening out west. Next, the guys talk about the Celtics blowing a 3-1 series lead to Philadelphia and what may happen after Jaylen Brown's comments post-seri...

Both Nick Felice and Paul Russo were wrong last week about the Sixers. The guys talk about the continued crazy NBA Playoffs, specifically in the East, where the Pistons are on the ropes against Orlando, and the Knicks and Hawks continue to battle. The guys also touch on things out west, where OKC and San Antonio have already advanced. Nick and Paul also discuss the NHL postseason so far and Paul S...

It's a grab bag style edition of Fresh Takes! Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the Mets' terrible start to the season and whether there really is a curse on the team. Next, they discuss the postseason play so far in the NBA and NHL. Lastly, the guys talk about the dominance of Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing and the NFL Draft this weekend.

The postseason for the winter sports is here! Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss what to see and expect in the NBA Playoffs and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They make their predictions and talk about whether or not any teams will make a Cinderella run. The guys then move to the golf world as Rory McIlroy repeated as the Masters' champion. They talk about the weekend in Augusta and recap Paul'...

For the first time since 2000, a Big 10 team won March Madness. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap Michigan winning their first men's basketball crown since 1989 and what lies ahead for college hoops with the transfer portal open. The guys preview the Masters weekend, and Paul heading down to Bristol for NASCAR in Tennessee.

When Duke loses, America wins. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds of March Madness, highlighted for many by Duke collapsing against UConn. Next, the guys shift their focus to the Final Four and preview the weekend ahead in Indianapolis as we crown a national champion. Lastly, Nick and Paul review the opening days of the MLB season.

It is one of the favorites on Fresh Takes, the MLB season preview edition! Nick Felice and Paul Russo first recap the opening weekend of March Madness and prepare for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. Then it is on to baseball. The guys look at the season ahead and make their predictions for the summer.

Its time for brackets to be busted and Cinderella to dance. Paul Russo and Nick Felice preview the NCAA Tournament. They go through the bracket and make their picks for the games. The guys also discuss the latest from the Syracuse coaching search and Venezuela winning the World Baseball Classic.

The USA had a stellar Winter Olympics, coming home with the second most medals in competition. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap the events, including the electric conclusions in hockey. The World Baseball Classic begins next week, and the guys preview the two-week event, which has grown to baseball's biggest worldwide event. Lastly, Paul discusses being at the dome on Saturday when Syracuse lo...

It is nothing but basketball in this edition of Fresh Takes. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the biggest headlines out of NBA All-Star Weekend. The guys discuss college hoops with the regular season wrapping up in the coming weeks and coaching cycles already firing up.

The Seattle Seahawks took down the New England Patriots to take home the Super Bowl crown. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap the game and discuss the season overall. The NBA Trade Deadline came and went, and some big names stayed put. The guys discuss the trades that were done and the ones that weren't.

A yearly staple on Fresh Takes, it's time to fully preview the big game on Sunday. Nick Felice and Paul Russo take a deep dive into Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and Patriots. The guys discuss the key factors in the game and talk about their favorite bets for the game. As always, they make their predictions that this year will determine the overall winner in their picks for the season.

The Super Bowl is set as the Patriots and Seahawks will square off next week to decide the champion of the NFL. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap Conference Championship Sunday and do some early previewing of the big game. Next, the saga of Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee has come to a head. The guys talk about possible landing spots and whether he will be traded ahead of the deadline. Lastly, t...

The Indiana Hoosiers brought home their first national title in football on Monday. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the game and what this means for college football that its worst power team in history won the championship. The NFL heads to Conference Championship Sunday, the guys preview the games and recap Divisional Round Weekend and the fallout from it.

Just like that, the NFL has eight teams remaining in the chase for a Super Bowl crown. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap Wild Card Weekend and preview the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The guys preview the CFP Championship that sees Indiana take on Miami. They make their picks for the weekend and discuss this year's Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.

Fresh Takes returns for the first time in the new year! The guys discuss the NFL season that was and preview the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. The CFP enters the semifinals this week, the guys preview the two games and who they expect to see battle for the championship.

The Chiefs won't make the playoffs for the first time in a decade. The guys on Fresh Takes discuss that and the other major headlines out of the NFL in Week 15. They dive into the two major injuries of the weekend and the current playoff picture. Next, they preview the first weekend of the College Football Playoff. They make their picks and predictions for what to expect. Lastly, the Knicks wo...