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Patrick Mahomes made sports history last week as he signed the richest contract ever, a 10-year, $450 million extension that makes him a Kansas City Chief for life. Others followed suit at the tag extension deadline. Flynn also looks at the NFL's most marketable players given that Mahomes will be a superstar for years to come.

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton is headed to the New England Patriots this season, but will he make an impact upon arrival, and how could he shape the NFL coaching carousel next winter? Plus, the NHL Draft Lottery reared its ugly head as the No. 1 overall pick will go to a team to be determined!!! What needs to change in the NHL, and what can the NBA learn from the debacle? And what are the big storylin...

John reacts to the agreement across baseball regarding the 2020 MLB Season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, plus with just a few weeks before NFL training camps open, it would be a good time to look at all 32 NFL defenses and rank each division based on the strength of their defenses. Spoiler alert! One division will have three playoff teams, and a lot of that has to do with the sum of defenses! Anot...

The NBA formally issued it's plan to return to action in Orlando, and where does the NBA's advancements leave MLB on their search for their return to the big stage. Plus, John lists his top three choices for the New York Knicks' next head coach should they decide not to make Mike Miller the coach, and why they should hire them. Are the Minnesota Vikings primed for more long-term success than in th...

As sports are set to return following the COVID-19 pandemic, it doesn't come without controversy, particularly with Major League Baseball. Where do the owners and players stand? Can they salvage the season? Plus, the NHL strikes gold while the NBA follows suit, and people should expect college football this fall, especially in the big schools. Also discussed this episode are the Jets' smart offsea...

It has been a full week since ESPN released the highly anticipated docuseries "The Last Dance" featuring Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls dynasty. It highlighted events throughout Michael Jordan's career and unprecedented looks at the 1997-98 Bulls team, the last time fans viewed the Bulls as they knew it at the time. In the midst of a pandemic of epic proportions, the documentary was a...

John goes over the NFL schedule release, including the NFL primetime games he's looking forward to the most this season, and highlights some of the teams' schedules including the Steelers and the Falcons.

So much is at stake in the 2020 NFL Draft. When and where will the quarterbacks go? Will Tom Brady get protection? What strategies will the teams with multiple first round picks take? Which WR will go first? Who will make Draft Day trades? Follow along on this week's special podcast.

John is joined today by two-sport athlete Emily Harrington, who expresses her frustration with the Houston Astros' cheating scandal, the joy of watching the US women's national soccer team dominate the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, talks about her roots in soccer and in track & field, while keeping a close eye on the coronavirus pandemic through distance learning. John also discusses the Cowboy...

Sean Grassi joins John as they give their lists for the 10 greatest World Series winning teams ever. Spoiler Alert: The lists could not be more different.

The NFL Draft usually revolves around talent evaluation, but this year's draft revolves around team strategies. Also, John reacts to the news of the league expanding the playoffs for this season and the NFL keeping the draft as scheduled despite concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

John delves into the side effects of the Mets losing Noah Syndergaard for the season after the pitcher tore his UCL, requiring Tommy John surgery. He also talks about the decision by the International Olympic Committee to postpone the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. He then talks about the importance of sports trivia in the sportscasting business.

The amount of action taken in response to the coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented. Plus, NFL Free Agency dominate sports headlines this week. John talks about Tom Brady signing with the Buccaneers, the Texans trading DeAndre Hopkins in a shocking trade to the Cardinals, and Dak Prescott being franchised tagged by the Cowboys. Also listen in for his winners & losers of the offseason so far.

John tells you all that you need to know about the sports impact on the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). He'll also delve into whether the Yankees should panic about their injuries and if the Cowboys should extend Dak Prescott.

Tom Brady's free agency saga takes a turn, but will it matter in the end? The NFL combine moves to primetime, LeBron praises the young stars, Giannis is the frontrunner for MVP, and the Knicks can't handle prosperity. John's takes on all of these claims are on this episode.

In today's podcast, John reacts to all the headlines that have surrounded the Houston Astros cheating scandal the last two weeks, gives a radical proposal to the NBA All Star Game in the future, talks about how so many teams may look to change quarterbacks this offseason, and the injuries to Giancarlo Stanton and Luis Severino of the Yankees.

John will highlight teams that trended in the right and wrong directions across baseball this offseason with pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training today. He will also discuss the big NBA trades that took place at the deadline, the Dodgers trading for Mookie Betts, his thoughts on the XFL after one week, Cam Newton's future with the Carolina Panthers, Dak Prescott and the Cowboys discu...

The Kansas City Chiefs are champions of the football world, defeating the San Francisco 49er 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV. Aliyah Funschelle of Wichita State reacts to her Chiefs winning the Super Bowl, her experiences covering her beloved Wichita State basketball squad, and talks about what she preaches about women in sports. John also reacts to the blockbuster trade that sent former AL MVP Mookie Bet...

The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs are ready for Super Bowl LIV. Who will win? John says.....

John gives his remarks about the life of Kobe Bryant following his tragic death on Sunday. He'll also talk about the debut of Zion Williamson, the retirement of Eli Manning, the Mets' hiring of Luis Rojas, and the Reds signing Nick Castellanos to a 4-year, $64 million contract.

This week, John talks about the Chiefs and 49ers' dominant victories on Championship Sunday, Derek Jeter and Larry Walker being elected to the Hall of Fame, the Connor McGregor-Donald Cerrone bout from UFC 246. He also discusses the expectation's for Zion Williamson's NBA debut. He is over the Giants' hiring of Jason Garrett to be offensive coordinator, Tom Brady being "open-minded" about free age...

John Flynn lays down the legacy and fallout of the Houston Astros' cheating scandal, while looking at NFL news and Divisional Weekend highlights, while looking ahead to the AFC and NFC Championship Games.

Listen to John talk about the Cowboys, Panthers, and Giants all hiring new head coaches, the NFL Wild Card weekend including the Eagles' losing Carson Wentz to a concussion, the Cubs' offseason plans, the Rays-Cardinals blockbuster six-player trade, as well as his predictions for the divisional weekend in the NFL.

John evaluates the attractiveness of NFL head coaching vacanies this year, talks about Tua's status for the NFL Draft, the Nats' improving their bullpen, and he'll pick the four Wild Card games against the spread this upcoming weekend.

In a jam packed podcast, John dives into the Cowboys' loss to the Eagles, the Vikings' grotesque performance on Monday Night Football, and the Rams missing the playoffs this season. He also dives into the Christmas slate of NBA Action with the 76ers and Clippers making statement victories, as well as the Mets' signing Dellin Betances and the White Sox' aggressive offseason.