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It's Opening Day in the MLB season, meaning it's time to make some predictions. Brandon and Tyler lay out their predictions on winners, losers, home run leaders, and more!

Two things can be true at once. Maryland is easily considered the All-Vibe team in the Sweet 16. NBA Prospects, a buzzer beater win, a starting 5 nickname. However, when you look closer, vibes are off for the Collège Park Squad. Tyler explains in T-Time.

Opening day may not be what it used to be. Heck, we can't even get all 30 teams in action on Opening Day. However, it still holds a special spot in sports fans hearts. Brandon and Tyler discuss Opening Day and why it still turns an old man into a little kid.

That's right - the NBA is looking into starting a Euro basketball league in Europe, combining some of the establish Euro clubs with brand new teams. Would it work? Is it the best sport to push globally? And is the NBA making a huge mistake by looking to add another league opposed to fixing it's main one? Stefan and Tyler discuss...

The college athletics landscape has been compromised by the reckless nature of NIL. We're not here to say NIL shouldn't be allowed, but how can it change for the better? Stefan and Tyler discuss...

It's tournament time, and blue bloods have prevailed in one of the chalkiest tournaments we've seen in years! But who exactly are the blue bloods? Has the term become overused? Stefan and Tyler discuss...

On today's First 4 Things - Orange County has approved of $10 million in funding to post a bid for the Jacksonville Jaguars playing their home games in Orlando in 2027. Plus, a heartbreaking injury in women's college basketball, UConn basketball continues to paint an X on their back, and Cam Ward shines in his Miami Pro Day.

Brandon is joined by financial guru and MLB superfan Mike Ginnitti from Spotrac.com to get us ready for the MLB season. The Rays playing at George M. Steinbrenner Field, opening day revenue disparity, and more!

Brandon and Tyler discuss Dwight Howard being inducted into the Orlando magic Hall of Fame, as well as the victory that followed with the Magic taking down the Lakers. Is LA a Contender?

Brandon and Tyler hit on the top stories heading into the week. Coaching changes in college basketball, transfer portal officially opens, Dwight Howard enters the Magic Hall of Fame ahead of Lakers matchup, and more!

Brandon and Tyler run through their hottest takes from the weekend on the 5 O'clock fill up. Charles Barkley blatantly not doing his job on March Madness Coverage, past blacklisted coaches return to Power Conference jobs in men's basketball, and more!

Brandon and Tyler recap the top storylines from the Round of 32 in March Madness. Florida survives the back-to-back national champions, chalk is the talk of the town, and did Derik Queen travel on Maryland's game-winner over Colorado State?

Mike Bianchi and Brandon Kravitz jaw back and forth about their annoyances with "bracket guy" vs "fantasy guy". Plus, the Gators chances to claim the Natty in hoops, and the Magic slipping in terms of the young up-and-coming teams in the NBA.

Brandon and Tyler tee up the top four stories in the world of sports for the First 4 Things. Magic get set for the Wizards, Paul Skenes card sells for $1.1 million, Aaron Rodgers' future predictions, and FSU closes Spring practice to media following 2-win season and Gus Malzahn hiring.

Brandon is joined by Harry Gagnon from the Against All Odds Podcast to hand out the best bets heading into the Round of 32 in March Madness.

UNC handled San Diego State on Tuesday night in a First Four game to lock up the 11-seed in the South. The Tar Heels are set to play the 6-seed in Ole MIss, and could even walk away with another win - thus starting a run. Does any Tar Heel success / lack there of justify the committees decision to put UNC in the field? Brandon and Tyler discuss...

Brandon is joined by Raheem Palmer from The Ringer to preview the best bets of the opening round of the 2025 March Madness tournament.

Brandon is joined by WESH 2 News Sports Director Daren Stoltzfus, who is on his way to cover the opening weekend of the March Madness for the Florida Gators. Todd Goldin is in search of his first tournament win as a head coach. Should this hold you back from picking the Gators to win it all? Brandon and Daren discuss...

Brandon asks Tyler if these March Madness underdogs have a realistic chance of making it out of the first round. High Point? Omaha? And more!

Brandon is joined by Mike Ginnitti from Spotrac.com to discuss the latest deals in the NFL. The Bengals resigned Ja'Marr Chase - no real shock there, but did they make a major mistake resigning Tee Higgins for that price? Brandon and Mike discuss...

Brandon and Tyler are joined by Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black. Snapping the 16-game winning streak for Cleveland, the continued rise of Paolo Banchero, and revenge is on the mind against the Houston Rockets.

Tyler has dove into the numbers, and constructed a list of the only teams that can win the March Madness Tournament. Plus, how man brackets is one allowed to have?

The Orlando Magic snapped a 16-game winning streak for the Cleveland Cavaliers over the weekend. Plus, how the heck did UNC get into the March Madness tournament? Brandon and Tyler discuss.

Brandon and Tyler have constructed a list of the best Round 1 matchup in March Madness. Tune in to hear the best games to tip-off the tournament, as well as an eye for some of the best upset picks.

Brandon is joined by John McKechnie from Rotowire.com to discuss the most impactful NFL free agency moves, along with some of the biggest head scratchers. Deebo Samuel upgrades Washington's offense, how D.K. Metcalf pairs with George Pickens, Justin Fields to the Jets, and more!