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Chris and Rob share their thoughts on CC Sabathia's assertion that Major League Baseball's insistence on 'playing the game the right way' is alienating black and brown athletes, and the Odd Couple Crew debate the merits of 'Thighstop' in this week's edition of Shop Talk. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Eddie House swings by to share his thoughts on the NBA Finals. Learn more ab...

Chris and Rob explain why the mid-range magic from Phoenix Suns' guards Devin Booker and Chris Paul prove that analytics are overblown, and discuss the subtle message the Los Angeles Dodgers are sending Trevor Bauer this week. Plus, MGM Grand director of race and sports Lamarr Mitchell swings by to discuss the NBA Playoffs and the upcoming McGregor-Poirier fight from a gambling perspective. Learn...

Doug Gottlieb and Rob Parker, in for Dan Patrick, react to Game 1 of the NBA Finals and discuss the impression Giannis Antetokounmpo left in his first game back from injury. Shohei Ohtani or Fernando Tatis Jr., who would you rather start an MLB franchise with? Yahoo Sports NBA Writer Vince Goodwill joins the guys to discuss the NBA Finals and debate if the Suns are deserving of this year's title g...

Doug Gottlieb and Rob Parker, in for Dan, react to Game 1 of the NBA Finals, as the Suns take a 1-0 lead. Were you surprised that Giannis took the floor in Game 1? The guys discuss the latest comments from Aaron Rodgers, as he continues to keep his status with the Packers mysterious. Plus, Shohei Ohtani or Fernando Tatis Jr., who are you starting your MLB franchise with right now? Learn more about...

Doug Gottlieb and Rob Parker, in for Dan, discuss the biggest story in sports media and break down why a dispute at a major sports network is taking place. Yahoo Sports NBA Writer Vince Goodwill joins the guys to react to Game 1 of the NBA Finals and debate if the Suns truly deserve this opportunity at a title. Plus, Sha'Carri Richardson will now miss the Olympics entirely, but is the American tea...

Doug Gottlieb and Rob Parker, in for Dan, react to Game 1 of the NBA Finals and look at what this series means for the job status of Mike Budenholzer. Sirius XM NBA Host Frank Isola joins the guys to discuss the NBA Finals and look at the major coaching and potential roster moves around the league. Plus, could the ratings for this series prove to be a disaster for the NBA? Learn more about your ad...

Chris and Rob discuss the latest fallout stemming from Rachel Nichols' comments about Maria Taylor and tell us if ESPN has actually made the situation worse in the last 24 hours, and explain why the New York Yankees might already be regretting giving Gerrit Cole that massive free agent contract last year. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss what...

Chris and Rob discuss the likelihood that Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks could win the NBA championship and tell us if the fact that Giannis is a homegrown talent without a Super Team around him would boost his legacy even more, and tell us why Aaron Rodgers discussing the nuances of mental health and mental fitness is beneficial for everyone. Plus, former Dallas Mavericks team phys...

Chris and Rob discuss the latest fallout stemming from the Rachel Nichols-Maria Taylor incident at ESPN and tell us if the network has actually made things worse in the last 24 hours, and explain why they weren't surprised to see Sha'Carri Richardson left off the Olympic relay team. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss what we can expect from Gia...

Chris and Rob discuss if it's fair to say that Khris Middleton has developed into Scottie Pippen-lite for the Milwaukee Bucks, and explain why the New York Yankees might already be regretting giving Gerrit Cole that massive free agent contract last year. Later, sports media reporter Ryan Glasspiegel swings by to share some insight on what's going on right now between ESPN, Rachel Nichols and Maria...

It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker. While Rob calls the NBA Finals fugazi due to high profile injuries throughout the playoffs, Chris thinks it's good to see two non-superteams face-off. They address the drama at ESPN after audio is leaked of Rachel Nichols talking about Maria Taylor getting a job ahead of Rachel as a diversity hire. Plus, 5X All-Star and Bucks TV Analyst Marq...

It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker. While Rob calls the NBA Finals fugazi due to high profile injuries throughout the playoffs, Chris thinks it's good to see two non-superteams face-off. Vincent Goodwill weighs in on the argument and LeBron calls out the PA announcer at Bronny's game for saying he got a call because of his dad. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

It's the Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker who address the drama at ESPN after audio is leaked of Rachel Nichols talking about Maria Taylor getting a job ahead of Rachel as a diversity hire. 5X All-Star and Bucks TV Analyst Marques Johnson joins the guys to talk about the Bucks making it to the Finals for the first time since 1974. Plus, a 4th of July Edition of Shop Talk. Learn more...

It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker. The guys discuss whether the greatness of Shoehei Ohtani is once in a lifetime or a sign of things to come in MLB. Jon Morosi weighs in, plus the guys don't blame Luka Doncic for wanting an Olympic Gold more than an NBA Championship. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Chris and Rob explain it's hard to feel bad for USA track star Sha'Carri Richardson missing out on the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana, tell us why an NBA Finals loss to an injury-plagued Milwaukee Bucks or Atlanta Hawks would undo a lot of the goodwill Chris Paul has earned during these playoffs, and discuss whether or not the Los Angeles Dodgers should even want Trevor Bauer back o...

Chris and Rob explain why they don't have much sympathy for USA Track star Sha'Carri Richardson after she was suspended from the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana, and Chris unveils the 5 most surprising NBA champions of all-time. Plus, FS1 NBA analyst Ric Bucher swings by to discuss Kawhi Leonard's future with the Clippers, the injury-plagued NBA Playoffs, and much more! Learn more ab...

Chris and Rob explain why Chris Paul losing to the injury-plagued Milwaukee Bucks or Atlanta Falcons in the NBA Finals would undo a lot of the goodwill he's earned during these NBA Playoffs, and former MLB veteran Rod Allen swings by to help address all the biggest headlines around the diamond in this week's edition of Foul or Fair. Plus, the guys debate the correct way to order fries in this week...

Chris and Rob discuss whether or not the Los Angeles Dodgers should even want Trevor Bauer back on the team now that he's being investigated for sexual assault, and tell us why the Detroit Lions' hire of Dan Campbell looks worse and worse everyday. Plus, the guys go head-to-head in this week's edition of Teichert's Tower of Trivia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not the Phoenix Suns' run to the NBA Finals - led by Chris Paul - is 'For Real or Fugazi', former Nike and Adidas marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro swings by to discuss Name Image Likeness and where the NCAA goes from here, and former NBA veteran Bonzi Wells checks in to discuss Chris Paul's place amongst the greatest point guards in NBA history. Learn more about yo...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not the Phoenix Suns' run to the NBA Finals - led by Chris Paul - has been 'For Real of Fugazi', and explain why the injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Trae Young make them far less interested in the Eastern Conference Finals. Plus, former NBA veteran and podcast host Bonzi Wells swings by to discuss Chris Paul, his Mt Rushmore of NBA Point Guards, and much more!...

Chris and Rob share their thoughts on the first day of Name Image Likeness in college sports and explain why they're so proud of those who have parlayed NIL into their own sustainable businesses. Later, former Nike and Adidas marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro swings by to share his thoughts on NIL and what's next for the NCAA. Finally, the guys give you a sneak peak at this week's Inside the Parke...

Chris and Rob discuss whether or not the Los Angeles Clippers should run it back next season or look to split up the Paul George-Kawhi Leonard pairing, and tell us if the Los Angeles Dodgers are making a mistake by letting Trevor Bauer pitch while he's under investigation for sexual assault. Plus, FS1 producer Martin Weiss swings by to host another award-winning edition of Trollin' or Rollin'. Lea...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker , Rob looks at Shohei Ohtani going off on the Yanks in the Bronx, the Astros shaking off the haters and leading the AL West, the sexual assault allegations against Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, and the lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs over his tragic death. Also, Pocket Protector Stat of the Week, Foul or Fair. Guests: MLB Wr...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not all these high-profile injuries (most recently to Giannis and Trae Young) have ruined the NBA Playoffs, explain why Paul George is wrong when he says that he gets unfairly criticized, and discuss their biggest financial 'flexes' in this week's edition of Shop Talk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listen...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not this string of injuries to superstar players (most recently Giannis Antetokounmpo and Trae Young) has ruined the NBA Playoffs, and explain why the NCAA allowing athletes to make money off their Name, Image and Likeness is a step in the right direction. Plus, former NBA veteran and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Olden Polynice swings by to discuss the source of all...