Lee Hacksaw Hamilton

What’s on TV sports fans? This past weekend I was mesmerized watching auto racing, golf, and soccer. There is no NFL, MLB regular season, or March Madness…  yet. But there is plenty of great sports to get your attention. Manchester United suffers an embarrassing loss to Liverpool. The Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill had a wild finish. Plus, there were car pile ups and scary accidents in Las...

The High-Speed Sports Wire is burning up. I need to reload the ticker tape and get some toner for the FAX machine. Holy Cow! We are already seeing big changes with the new MLB rules changes. NFL teams are jockeying for position in next month’s draft. And I’m still amazed at the number of high-profile NHL players that have been traded at the deadline. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, Ma...

Oceanside! Leucadia! What say you about Manny Machado’s $350M contract extension? I thought this distraction was going to drag into the season. I was concerned about Manny’s me-me-me attitude in Baltimore. I was concerned about Manny’s “I’m no Johnny Hustle” attitude in LA. But somehow, someway, Peter Seidler finds a way to lock him down and Padre fans are thrilled. Can someone please explain to m...

What the heck is going on with this California weather? I feel like I am back in my cabin, deep in the Adirondacks. Hey, someone get me a cup of coffee and a blanket. College basketball is heating up and the Boys of Summer are getting warm in Spring Training. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, February 23, 2023. These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:   1..PADRES…OWNER PETER SEIDLER SO...

Thank you, Manny Machado, for offering breaking news to kick off our Monday podcast. Holy Cow! Are there enough stories swirling with the Padres right now? What is Manny thinking dropping this opt out bomb as Spring Training gets started? I think the Padres may have the best pitching staff in MLB, but I am still not sure what to make of the Dodgers. Can these young guys and journeymen make it work...

It’s a Thursday! Who wants to talk sports? We do. Spring training camps are opening up and the Padres, Dodgers and Angels all have big questions to answer. The PAC 12 is considering adding San Diego State and SMU, but is that the right move? Plus NFL notes, head coach hirings and QB Derby. Holy Cow! Can we cram all of this into a podcast episode? Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, Februa...

After an 18 week season and 4 weeks of playoffs, the Super Bowl came down to a winning field goal with just 8 seconds left. What a way to cap off an incredible NFL season.  I was chowing down the shrimp pre-game and halftime. What was at your Super Bowl potluck? Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, February 13, 2023. These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:   1…FINAL PLAY DECIDES FINAL GAME...

Who’s bringing the appetizers? Someone get me a beer!  It’s Super Bowl Sunday and it’s a National Holiday. Who you got? Philly or KC? We break down the Super Bowl matchups and share our predictions. Plus LeBron sets the NBA Scoring Record and there are a ton of NBA Trades. Oh… and we have Padres news and notes. Holy Toledo! Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, February 9, 2023. These...

Are you ready for the Super Bowl? This 2 week break is killing me! We break down the injury situation with the Eagles and Chiefs. Plus, there’s all sorts of movement with NFL coaches and players up and down the league. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, February 6, 2023. These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:   1..SUPER BOWL PREP WEEK..WHAT’S GOING ON IN KANSAS CITY AND PHILADELPHIA? &#...

It’s that awkward 2 week break between the conference championships and the Super Bowl. But we have a ton to talk about! NFL QBs will be on the move. NFL teams are struggling with the salary cap. Fernando Tatis Jr. is still having trouble with this wrist. The Dodgers lineup looks a little soft. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, February 2, 2023. These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:   1.....

Holy cow! I am bleeping brilliant. I called it for you last week. The NFC Championship Game between the Eagles and the 49ers was Trench Warfare. The AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and Bengals was a Star Wars shootout. So much joy and disappointment. Storylines everywhere. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, January 30, 2023. These are Hacksaw’s Headlines: 1…NFC TITLE GAME&#8...

It’s a new era of NFL QBs as Jalen Hurts, Brock Purdy, Patrick Mahomes, and Joe Burrow lead their teams into the NFC and AFC Championship games. One game is going to be a Battle of QBs and the other will be Trench Warfare. Buckle up, order a pizza, and get ready for a great sports weekend. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, January 26, 2023. These are Hacksaw’s Headlines: 1…NFL SHOWDOWN...

What a weekend in the NFL! We got snow, upsets, injuries, and great storylines in all 4 games. These survivors are the definite heavyweights in pro football. No Cinderella Stories this year. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, January 23, 2023. These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:   1…BUFFALO BILLS LOSE AT HOME TO BENGALS & WEATHERMAN “BILLS BID FOR SUPER BOWL FAILS” &#...

Let’s get ready for THE BEST weekend in the NFL season. Every division playoff game will be a great matchup. Meanwhile, Chargers owner Dean Spanos is getting ripped to shreds on social media, the Padres sign the #1 international pick, and Brady Hoke must rebuild his Aztecs coaching staff. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, January 19, 2023. These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:   1.. CHARG...

The Chargers self-destructed in Jacksonville and the San Diego fans are laughing. They know the feeling. The Niners win in the rain, the Bills survive mistakes, the Bengals win in a street fight, and the Giants really surprised us. Plus, we have Brady against the Cowboys on Monday Night Football. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, January 16, 2023. These are Hacksaw’s NFL Wild Card Weekend...

It’s going to be a wild Wild Card Weekend. Chargers fly cross country to face the Jaguars. Seahawks face the 49ers in a torrential downpour. Not sure what to make of Tampa vs Dallas. Grab a sandwich and adult beverage or three. You will be glued to the TV set all weekend. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, January 12, 2023. These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:   1…NFL WILDCARD WEEKE...

It was a Hollywood storyline in Buffalo as the Bills beat the Patriots to finish the regular season. The 2022-23 NFL Season was filled with dominant teams, surprises, disappointments, and question marks. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, January 9, 2023. These are Hacksaw’s NFL Regular Season Headlines:   1…A WEEK OF EMOTIONS IN BUFFALO…WHAT A FINISH TO THE WEEK “AM...

The NFL and the World remain concerned for the wellbeing of Damar Hamlin. The comments from Roger Goodell, Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott, and even LA Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley, remind us of what is important in human life. Here’s what’s going on in the world of sports. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, January 5, 2023. These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:   1.. NFL-SPORTSWORLD...

It looked like Jim Harbaugh ate a bad tuna fish sandwich. What a college football weekend! 2,000 yards of offense in 8 hours of edge-of-your-seat excitement. Here is what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, January 2, 2023. These are Hacksaw’s College Football Playoffs Headlines:   1.. SHOOTOUT SATURDAY….WHAT AN 8-HOURS PLAYOFF FOOTBALL “BIG BOYS FROM BIG TEN ARE GONE”   2.....

We’re approaching New Year’s and that means one thing: football. The College Bowl season is red hot. Lots of NFL stories. Plus Baseball Controversies. Here’s what’s going on in the world of sports. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, December 29, 2022. These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:   1..SHOWDOWN SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL-PLAYOFFS “BUCKEYES-VS-BULLDOGS” “WOLVERINES-...

The Los Angeles Lakers are a mess. LeBron, AD, and Russ ain’t getting’ it done. Do the Lakers try to save the season, or can they plan for the future? Here is what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, December 26, 2022. These are Hacksaw’s Lakers Headlines:   1.. LAKERS AT A CROSSROADS…EVALUATE THEIR PROBLEMS: “ROB PELINKA: PROBLEMS EVERYWHERE”   2.. LAKERS HAUNTED BY BIGGEST...

Merry Christmas Sports Fans! ‘Tis the season for family, fun and good tidings. If you’ve been naughty, then Hacksaw says it’s time to be nice…  until Hacksaw says it’s time not to be nice. Here is what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, December 22, 2022. These are Hacksaw’s World Cup Headlines:   1.. NFL MOURNS PASSING OF A LEGEND-ICON ‘FRANCO HARRIS: NFL REMEMBERS IMMACULATE RECEPTION&#...

Frantic. Frenetic. Fantastic. Were you watching the World Cup Final on Sunday morning? Wow. A game for the ages. We’ve had a day to process this spectacle.  Reaction!? Here is what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, December 19, 2022. These are Hacksaw’s World Cup Headlines:   1..ARGENTINA BEATS FRANCE…YOUR REACTION?! “ARGENTINA WINS IN PENALTY KICKS”   2..WHERE DOES LIONEL...

Merry Christmas, sports fans. Are you enjoying the eggnog? Are you brining yuletides? Here’s what’s coming off the High-Speed Sports Wire from our San Diego podcast studios. Here is what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, December 15, 2022. These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:   1..BASEBALL FREE AGENCY…WHAT A FIRST COUPLE OF WEEKS “RECORD SPENDING SPREE”   2..THE BIG NAMES ARE GONE&#...

It’s a Thursday! Here’s what’s going on in the world of sports. Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks as we wrap up the MLB Winter Meetings and look forward to World Cup quarter finals and a big NFL weekend. Here is what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, December 8, 2022. These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:   1..WINTER MEETINGS..WILD 3-DAYS…YANKEES SURVIVE “AARON JUDGE STAYS IN NEW YORK&#8221...