The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge

With guest Brad Page we discuss Russell Wilson being traded to the Broncos, March Madness as Conference Tournaments start to ramp up and the latest Bracketology update. Spencer High School wins its first State Title for Basketball since 1973. In a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Atlanta Hawks 124-115. Georgia ends their season with a lowly 6-26 record, the...

The Seattle Seahawks trade Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. Are the Broncos now the favorites in the AFC? Has the Seahawks gone to complete rebuild with releasing All-pro Linebacker Bobby Wagner? With Aaron Rodgers staying in Green Bay, does the Packers become the favorites in the NFC. With Georgia Tech and Georgia having terrible seasons in Basketball and both Head Coaches about to be fired,...

March Madness has already begun as Chattanooga beats Furman on a buzzer beater in overtime. Georgia State makes the NCAA Tournament for the 4th time in seven years. Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Calvin Ridley is suspended for the entire 2022 NFL Season for betting on football games. Where will Aaron Rodgers play football as we anticipate the Decision 2.0. 

With guest Rob Fraser, we discuss the latest Bracketology in preparation for Selection Sunday. With Conference Tournaments going on, 3 teams punch their ticket into the NCAA Tournament. Columbus State Men and Women's Basketball Teams both make the NCAA Division II Tournament. The Columbus River Dragons move into second place in the Federal Prospects Hockey League by taking 2 out of 3 over the Danb...

With guests Rob Fraser and Gabe Reynolds, we discuss March Madness and which mid major teams have a chance at pulling off the upset, does James Harden on the 76ers now make them favorites in the Eastern Conference? We also talk about the NFL Combine and does the metrics really matter in drafting a player? The Columbus Rapids spit the games between the Rome Gladiators. The Columbus State Cougars an...

The Columbus Rapids are taking on the Rome Gladiators at the Columbus Civic Center. The Columbus State Lady Cougars beat Augusta 60-57 to reach the Peach Belt Conference Semifinals. #5 Auburn beat Mississippi State in overtime to clinch a share of the SEC Regular Season. With Selection Sunday approaching, more schools will punch their tickets to the NCAA Tournament, can Toledo make it in...

With Guest Brad Page, we discuss the latest Bracketology as Selection Sunday approaches. Major League Baseball cancels the first 2 series of the regular season. The Spencer Boys Basketball team advances to the Final Four in Fort Valley. Columbus State wins the first-round game against USC Aiken in the start of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament. 

The Columbus Rapids are back in Fayetteville to take on the Fury. Spencer Boys and Carver Girls are in the Elite 8 tonight. The new College Basketball Rankings come out as the latest Bracketology has changed. Still no deal has been reached as Major League Baseball is in danger of cancelled games in the regular season. 

The top 6 teams in College Basketball all go down on Saturday. Will this change the latest Bracketology? As the deadline looms in Baseball, will Major League Baseball have 162 games this year? The Atlanta Hawks beat the Toronto Raptors 127-100 as Trae Young leads the way with 41 points. Who is the team to beat in the Eastern Conference with Kevin Durant coming back to the Nets and James Harde...

The Second Half of the NBA Season Starts with the Atlanta Hawks losing to the Chicago Bulls 112-108 thanks to Demar Derozan's 37 points. #12 UCLA is upset by Oregon 68-63. The Columbus Rapids lose both games to the Fayetteville Fury. The NFCA Classic returns to Columbus and will feature 21 NAIA Schools to include my Alma Mater, Freed-Hardeman University. The Sweet 16 Matchups in the GHSAA High Sch...

Columbus State Lady Cougars and Cougars get impressive road victories over USC Aiken as they get ready for the Peach Belt Conference Tournament next week. The Lagrange Panthers Baseball Team is 7-0 for the first time since 2003. The Spencer Boys Basketball Team and the Carver Girls Basketball team both advance in the GHSAA High School Basketball Playoffs for AAAA. Major League Baseball is in dange...

Brad Page joins the show was we talk about the latest Bracketology. Which team is capable of winning the NCAA Championship? The NFL Combine starts March 1 and what are some of the key players in the upcoming NFL draft that we are looking forward to seeing at the combine? I give the update on the latest GHSAA and AHSAA High School Boys and Girls State Playoff updates. With the 42nd Anniversary of t...

The new College Basketball rankings are out as Gonzaga is the unanimous #1 team in the country. Which NBA prospects can make an impact in the tournament? The start of the GHSAA High School Basketball Playoffs as the Carver Girls Basketball Team defend their multiple championships. Can they win another State Title? Will preview the NFL Combine and the MLB Union and MLB Players Assocation are far ap...

With guest Rob Fraser, we will discuss the Daytona 500, NBA All Star Weekend and the upset win by Florida over Auburn. The Columbus Rapids Men and Women's Team's take 2 out of 3 over the weekend against all the teams in the NISL. High School Championships in Columbus over the weekend as Spencer wins Region 2 AAAA for the Boys and Carver wins Region 2 AAAA for the Girls. The 2022 Winter Olympics ha...

With Gabe Reynolds we talk NBA All Star Weekend, The NBA Midseason Awards and the latest Bracketology update. The Columbus Rapids have 3 games this weekend against all 3 teams in the National Indoor Soccer League. The region 2 AAAA semifinals for the Boys Basketball takes place tonight at Spencer High School while the Championship game is set for the Girls as Carver will face Troup County.&nb...

A recap of the High School Basketball Playoffs for Region 2 AAAA. Can the Carver Tigers Girls Basketball Team win another State Title? CSU Baseball pounded Tuskegee University 15-0 to push their record to 7-1. The Atlanta Hawks close out the first half of the NBA Season with a 130-109 win over the Orlando Magic. #2 Auburn extends their home win streak with a 94-80 win over Vanderbilt. The Atlanta...

With Brad Page, we will recap the Super Bowl, Commercials and Half Time Show. It's time for another episode of Bracketology 101. A recap of the first round of the GHSAA High School Basketball Playoffs for Region 2, AAAA. The Atlanta Hawks snap a 2-game losing streak with a 124-116 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers as Trae Young scores 41 points. 

With the Rams winning the Super Bowl, the Sports Market of Los Angeles is now the center of the Sports Universe. What are some other Sports Markets that has shared similar success? Which Sports Markets are the most depressing? My latest Bracketology is out after the new College Basketball Rankings as Gonzaga is now the #1 team in the country. With the NFL Offseason approaching, what moves need to...

With guest Rob Fraser. a breakdown of Super Bowl 56 as the Los Angeles Rams defeats the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. What was the best Super Bowl Commercials? Was the Halftime Show with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg the best Halftime show ever? A Winter Olympic update as the US defeats Cananda in Hockey 4-2. The Lakers go "all in" for a National Televised game against the Warriors and lose 117-115. The Coum...

With Gabe Reynolds we will preview Super Bowl 56 between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. Who wins the Super Bowl? The Columbus Rapids split the series between the Fayetteville Fury at the Columbus Civic Center. A rematch of the NBA Finals as the Phoenix Sun defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 131-107. The NBA Trade Deadline has passed as the Brookyln Nets trade James Harden to the Philad...

With special guest midfielder for the New Mexico Lightning Taña Chavez, we will discuss soccer and talk about World Cup Qualifying. It’s Game Day as the Columbus Rapids take on the Fayetteville Fury. Columbus State gets the win over Young Harris College 90-75. The Lakers lose again and can Lebron save the season? Will the Lakers make a move before the trading deadline?

With guest Brad Page, it's the second episode of Bracketology 101. Which teams in the NCAA are on the bubble? We also talk everything Super Bowl to include favorite commercials and past half-time shows. Arkansas beats #1 Auburn 80-76 in overtime and USA gets their first Gold Medal in the Winter Olympics.

Jenie Fisher joins the show as my Tuesday guest. We will talk everything Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl to include the Halftime Show, The best and worst National Anthem's of all time and the different type of Super Bowl snacks. Major upsets in College Basketball as #7 Duke is upset by Virgina, and #8 Kansas is upset by Texas. The new College Basketball Rankings are out as Auburn is still...

With guest Rob Fraser, we will discuss Super Bowl Weekend to include the game between the Bengals and the Rams, the best Super Bowl Commercials and past Super Bowls. I give the updated medal count in the 2022 Winter Olympics. The Atlanta Hawks lose 2 straight as they fall to the Dallas Mavericks 103-94. #1 Auburn beats Georgia 74-72 to remain undefeated in the SEC. 

With guest Gabe Reynolds, we discuss the NBA All Star Reserves and the Super Bowl between the Bengals and Rams. Doug Pederson is the new Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach. The Atlanta Hawks get their biggest win of the season with a 124-115 win over the Phoenix Suns. #7 Arizonia defeats #3 UCLA 76-66 as both teams are playing for a potential #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.