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The 2022 MLB season is officially underway! We discuss the beginning of the season for the New York Yankees, including the Bronx Bombers and Aaron Judge not reaching an agreement on a contract extension, as well as the start to the New York Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies seasons. Also we pay tribute to Dwayne Haskins after the NFL quarterback tragically passed away at 24 and discuss the NBA Play-...

The Kansas Jayhawks are 2022 NCAA Basketball champions after defeating UNC 72-69 in the National Championship. We’re joined by Henry Eisenberg of Big East Coast Bias to discuss the big game as well as recap the College Basketball season. Also we discuss the ongoing contract extension negotiations between the New York Yankees and Aaron Judge and discuss the Brooklyn Nets once again coming back to b...

The Final Four is in the books 2022 March Madness Championship Matchup is set! Kansas will face UNC after the former defeated Villanova and the latter took down Duke. We recap both games of the Final Four and preview the National Championship. Also Opening Day is right around the corner! We make our official predictions for the 2022 Major League Baseball season. If you like what you heard, be sure...

Opening Day is 10 days away! We’re joined by Ryan Garcia of Fireside Yankees and A Deep Drive Pod to discuss expectations for the New York Yankees as well as the landscape surrounding Major League Baseball heading into the 2022 season. Also the Final Four in March Madness is set and the Brooklyn Nets lose to the Charlotte Hornets in Kyrie Irving’s return to Barclays Center. If you like what you he...

The New York City private sector COVID-19 vaccination mandate has been lifted for athletes and entertainers, which would allow Kyrie Irving as well as any unvaccinated New York Yankees and New York Mets players to play at home games. We discuss what this means for the Brooklyn Nets as well as both of New York’s baseball teams. Also the Kansas City Chiefs have traded Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphi...

The first two rounds of March Madness are in the book and the Sweet 16 matchups are set! We recap all the action that’s taken place so far in the NCAA Tournament and preview the Sweet 16. Also we discuss Deshaun Watson heading to the Cleveland Browns, Nick Castellanos signing with the Philadelphia Phillies, Carlos Correa signing with the Minnesota Twins, Trevor Story signing with the Boston Red So...

The New York Yankees have re-signed Anthony Rizzo as they miss out on Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson. We break down the signing and the impactful moves, or lack-thereof, the Yankees have made this offseason. Also, the NYC COVID vaccination private sector mandate will affect the Yankees & Mets this season. Next, Deshaun Watson won’t be facing criminal charges as the NFL offseason saw more splas...

The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins have agreed to a blockbuster trade. We discuss Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and Ben Rortvedt going to New York in exchange for Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela. Also Tom Brady is back! We react to the legendary quarterback deciding to come out of retirement. On top of that, we react to the Brooklyn Nets defeating the New York Knicks as well as the contro...

The MLB Lockout is over and baseball is back! We react to the MLB and MLBPA finally reaching a deal, break down the new CBA, and preview the upcoming free agency frenzy before spring training. Also the NFL offseason is heating up. We react to all the major transactions going on in football, including Russell Wilson going to the Denver Broncos and Carson Wentz going to the Washington Commanders. Al...

0:00-Intro  4:18-The MLB Lockout rolls on as Opening Day has officially been postponed. We discuss why the owners are to blame far more than the players and how this will affect the sport moving forward.  42:53-Alex’s Winter Olympics Storylines: Alex and Adam look back at the end of the Bejing 2022 Winter Olympics, including the men’s ice hockey gold medal game as well as the closing cer...

(4:00)-The Brooklyn Nets mounted a 28-point comeback to take down the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden despite missing Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons. We discuss what’s wrong with the Knickerbockers as their season continues to spiral out of control.  (31:48)-We react to former Los Angeles Angels communications director being found guilty for his role in the death of Ange...

(0:55)-The Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl champions after knocking off the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI! We’re joined by Nicholas Baer to break down the big game.  (50:34)-Alex’s Winter Olympics Storylines: Alex discusses Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva returning to the ice after testing positive for a banned substance. He also discusses the United States women’s hockey te...

(2:14)-The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a blockbuster trade. We’re joined by Justin Todd of Philly Sports Network to break down James Harden going to the 76ers and Ben Simmons, Andre Drummond, and Seth Curry going to the Nets as well as all the action surrounding the NBA Trade Deadline.  (1:10:00)-Alex’s Winter Olympics Storylines: Alex discusses the latest surrounding...

(00:58)-We’re joined by Chris Milholen of NetsDaily to discuss everything Brooklyn Nets, including the rumors that the Nets may be willing to trade James Harden.  (40:36)-Alex’s Winter Olympics Storylines: Alex discusses the beginning events of the 2022 Winter Olympics.  (45:33)-Mike’s Hot Take: Michael argues that Kwame Brown is the worst player in NBA history.  (1:01:05)-Black His...

(01:00)-Tom Brady has officially retired. We’re joined by WMSC Associate Program Director and Patriots fan Benjamin Petruk to discuss the impact Tom Brady had on him and the game of football.  (25:31)-Alex’s Winter Olympics Storylines: The Bejing 2022 Winter Olympics are underway! Alex takes us through what to expect to see this Winter Olympic Games.  (35:00)-Mike’s Hot Take: Michael ran...

(03:19)-The Cincinnati Bengals upset the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in the AFC championship game.  (27:12)-The Los Angeles Rams comeback to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 in the NFC championship game.  (40:48)-Mike’s Hot Take: Michael explains why he’s so high on Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.  (56:34)-We discuss the conflicting reports surrounding Tom Brady’s retirement and ta...

(01:35)-The New York Giants have hired Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll as their next head coach. We react to the hiring and speculate what Big Blue will do next, specifically at quarterback.  (24:39)-James Harden is reportedly unhappy in Brooklyn and is planning to test free agency. How much trouble are the Nets in?  (36:00)-Mike’s Hot Take: Michael looks back at the lif...

(02:25)-The New York Giants have hired Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Joe Schoen as their general manager. We react to the hiring and speculate possible candidates for Big Blue’s head coach.  (20:47)-Mike’s Hot Take: Michael and John debate which of their favorite college basketball teams, Duke and Purdue, is superior.  (53:10)-We recap an absolutely wild divisional round in the...

(01:56)-The San Francisco 49ers take down the Dallas Cowboys in controversial fashion in the NFC wild-card round.  (18:37)-We recap the rest of the NFL wild-card round, including the Philadelphia Eagles being eliminated at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and surprisingly one-sided wins for the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills.  (34:28)-Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Joe...

(05:40)-The New York Giants fired head coach Joe Judge. We react to the firing and discuss potential candidates for the Giants next general manager and head coach.  (35:06)-Mike’s Hot Take: Chris fills in for Michael and argues why the Memphis Grizzlies are the biggest threat to the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference.  (50:25)-We all make our predictions for...

(05:40)-New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has retired. We look back on his less than impressive tenure and speculate whether Joe Judge could be next.  (15:44)-The Miami Dolphins have fired Brian Flores. We react to the shocking firing and speculate the cause of it.  (27:39)-We discuss all the action that went down during Week 18 in the NFL, including a heartbreaking loss for...

(03:00)-Antonio Brown accuses the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of forcing him to play on an injured ankle that needed surgery.  (17:08)-Joe Judge goes on a media tirade. Is this a sign that his days as New York Giants head coach are numbered and if so, could Jim Harbaugh potentially be his replacement?  (27:53)-Mike’s Hot Take: Michael discusses Lance Stephenson’s 30-point performance against th...

(00:55)-Introduction  (08:00)-Antonio Brown storms off the field shirtless.  (25:47)-We look back at the life and legacy of John Madden.  (36:06)-Mike’s Hot Take: Michael looks at where several NBA teams stand as we roll into 2022.  (57:36)-We recap all the action that went down during NFL Week 17, including a heartbreaking loss for the New York Jets, the Philadelphia Eagles cl...

(01:54)-COVID surging in sports.  (17:30)-Stephen Curry breaks Ray Allen’s all-time NBA 3-point record.  (29:27)-Mike’s Hot Take: Michael speculates what the New York Yankees would do this offseason if George Steinbrenner was still around.  (41:27)-Urban Meyer out in Jacksonville  (50:03)-Giants passed on Russell Okung in 2017 due to bad relationship with ex-agent?  (53:06...

(00:50)-Introduction  (06:20)-Eli Katz of Big League Advance joins to discuss his role in Alex’s bets and his work in sports gambling and analytics.  (39:22)-Mike’s Hot Take: Michael discusses the comments made by Skip Bayless about Kevin Durant.  (50:00)-We discuss Week 15 in the NFL, including the New York Giants losing to the Dallas Cowboys, the Giants potentially being in on Rus...