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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow explains why being wrong bout each of these NBA Finals games has been a good thing. Plus, Zaslow's ESPN Radio cohost, Amber Wilson, joins the show to preview tonight's Game 4 and also explain what the heck is actually going on with Brendan Sorsby, and why the Texas Tech QB is allowed to play football next season. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Why do you think Patrick Corbin’s Nationals contract was bad? They won a World Series! (14:20) Can you explain revenue sharing? There are some people who still don’t understand it. (27:10) Is Portland an option for MLB expansion? (36:00) Can you explain buying into an MLB team? How did Jeffrey Loria buy the shares and get the shares in the Expos? (47:00)...

Today’s word of the day is ‘pooper’ as in party pooper as in NBA Finals as in MSG as in the mayor as in the police commissioner. What am I talking about? Well the watch party talks have gotten out of control. The fans actions has been out of control. The comments back and forth out of control. Why can we never just focus on the games? (20:00) Let’s talk about ESPN and the decisions they are making...

On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow believes we are in the midst of a classic NBA Finals, after the Spurs make it three straight for the road team in these Finals. Zas explains why the Spurs could be the more confident team now. Plus, Zaslow is joined by the voice of the NBA on ESPN Radio, Marc Kestecher, who details what The Garden was like last night. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

I truly cannot believe how crazy college sports have gotten. Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby has been cleared to play football. Brendan Sorsby was ruled ineligible for gambling against his own team. Brendan Sorsby placed over 9,000 bets over the past few years. But! A Lubbock County judge granted him an injunction to play and the college football world was set on fire. (17:22) The World Cup continues...

Today’s word of the day is ‘premature’ as in celebration as in jubilation as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in the NBA Finals. Wemby had his moment. Jalen Brunson tried his best. The refs made this a series. Mike Brown was fired up. Trump was asleep? (26:15) The Athletics are playing games in Vegas. And it is a nightmare for pitchers! The first game had 29 runs and 11 home runs! (33:24) Review:...

What has happened to the Padres? They have been terrible. (13:00) The Yankees have a bigger problem than what they thought. Aaron Judge is out for months, not weeks, and not days. And what about catcher? Is Ben Rice an option? They are hoping not. (25:20) What is the latest with the Rays new stadium? Wasn’t it a done deal? Now, it does not look like it. (44:10) Let’s talk expansion and why soccer...

Today’s word of the day is ‘prohibited’ as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in President Trump as in Madison Square Garden as in New York City. The NBA Finals are back at the Garden! Can you believe it? President Trump is going to the game and now a Watch Party has been canceled outside MSG. The team says it was the city and not because of Trump. The NYPD says the decision was made with the Secret...

On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow believes the Knicks will sweep the Spurs, if San Antonio cannot defend the home court tonight. SiriusXM NBA Radio host, Frank Isola, joins the show to preview tonight's Game 2. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Yes, we had to do a show today. The Knicks took Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Spurs. Jalen Brunson was the hero of New York again. What a clutch performance. Wemby did not have a great game. Was it nerves? (10:30) Adam Silver spoke before Game 1. He had some big stories to speak on: Aspiration and the Clippers, expansion, NBA Europe. (21:20) Rob Manfred met with the media on Wednesday. Everyth...

The Stanley Cup is happening right now. The Golden Knights took a 1-0 lead in the series over the Hurricanes. But! Another story came out from the NHL that you asked about. (11:40) Steph Curry has a new shoe deal. He has signed with Li-Ning. Because of the comfort of the shoes or because of the $400 million? (22:40) Do the Brewers owe their success to David Samson? (31:50) Why are the San Francisc...

Hey, this will likely be the last show of the week! We apologize and will return Monday! Today’s word of the day is ‘support’ as in the Red Sox as in Boston as in Theo Epstein as in Craig Breslow as in John Henry. The Red Sox are not a good team. The Red Sox fired Alex Cora earlier in the season and nothing changed. Are they too analytic? A new report suggest they might be!? (20:08) The Yankees ne...

On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow is not impressed with the Stanley Cup Final because of his disdain for both teams. Nonetheless, he goes on the record with his pick. Zas is joined by ESPN's Joe Fortenbaugh, to give out the picks for the Stanley Cup, the NBA Finals, and also recap a huge weekend in WWE, including Brock Lesnar taking down Oba Femi. And, Zaslow addresses Lucy leaving Mea...

The Cleveland Browns are funny. Myles Garrett has been traded to the Rams. Two months we were told it would never happen! (13:20) AJ Bown has been traded. Can you believe it? Was this a shocker? (20:20) What is going on with the Chicago Bears new stadium? Why haven’t they picked a location? Why aren’t shovels in the ground? Are they headed to Indiana? (29:00) Aspiration update! The co-founder was...

Germany trip continued - thanks again for sticking with us throughout all the audio, video, lighting problems! Today’s word of the day is ‘tactics’ as in MLBPA as in MLB as in messaging as in proposals as in arguing as in yelling as in bashing. Bruce Meyer has come out swinging. Bruce Meyer had harsh responses to the proposal that MLB sent last week. Was there a new proposal? No! Same one, but thi...

On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow does not feel bad at all for Chet Holmgren, and tells you exactly why not. Also, Zaslow wonders if the only reason Rich Paul has a podcast, is to try and prove LeBron James is better than Michael Jordan. And, Zaslow tells why he'd much rather have guys like Shai Gilgous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama than guys like Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

If you didn't read the description from Hour 1 -- David is in Germany for the week. Apologies for any freezes or quality issues. Thank you for your understanding! What happened in Major League Baseball during May? A lot of good baseball, and a lot of bad baseball. (23:10) Jesus Sanchez was hurt from a ball from the stands during a game? Excuse me? What? (28:10) More ABS problems? Who could have se...

David is doing the shows from Germany this week as he explained during the episode. We apologize for any freezes, poor quality with audio or video, thank you for your understanding! Today’s word of the day is ‘now’ as the Spurs as in the Thunder as in the Knicks as in the NBA as in the NBA finals. The Spurs have done it. They took down the Thunder in seven games. Wemby won MVP against the league M...

On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow believes that tomorrow night's Game 7 could be a legendary moment for Victor Wembanyama. Also, why are the Thunder allowing the Spurs to punk them? Plus, Zaslow is joined by NBA Radio's, Zach Harper. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The first counteroffer from Major League Baseball has been sent to the MLBPA. For the first time since the 1994 strike, the league has called for a floor-and-cap system in MLB. Let's go over everything else in the proposal and the harsh response from the union. Coca joins me with some questions that fans would certainly be interested in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow is ready for Game 6 in San Antonio tonight, and is proud of his son for understanding that Tony Brothers is a terrible referee. Also, Zaslow explains why the Thunder being a villain is a good thing. Plus, who is the commentator who says the dopiest things? And, Zaslow gives his Top Five Horror Movies, after watching "Obsession" this week. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome back, friends. It's another Coca Thursday. Today we talk Christopher Sanchez, Shohei Ohtani, expansion, college athletics, World Cup (lack of) fever, and then Coca does his best to try and explain the Summer House drama in a way David and the bros can understand. As always, have a beautiful weekend. Do something fun. Feel the rays of the sun. Drink responsibly. Eat a burger. Learn more abo...

Today’s word of the day is ‘misdirection’ as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in proposal as in offer. The union has sent its first offering to the league. A press release. Talking points. Salaries. Taxes. Floors. Caps. Let’s cover it all! (30:20) All the commissioners were on Pat McAfee yesterday. Rob Manfred made an appearance. Interesting. (31:50) Franchise valuations as part of the CBA in baseb...

Call us! 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! The first question is about something that happened in a Minor League game. A Dodgers prospect was hurt because of a bat dog? (7:03) How do you target an undervalued player in trade talks? (18:24) Are the Mets going to be embarrassed by releasing Craig Kimbrel and him signing with the Rays? (23:19) Is it time to end Corbin Day? (...

Today’s word of the day is ‘accountable’ as in NBA playoff as in Thunder as in Spurs as in SGA as in Wemby. Where was Wemby after the game? Skipped his postgame interviews. Not okay. You have to show up after the game he had. (8:30) Kenny Atkinson is returning to the Cavaliers. He had signed a five-year deal in 2024, but most felt it was his time after another failed playoff run. From the things h...