The Sports Beat with Richard Holdridge

The Chiefs rely on the running game to defeat the Bills on the road 26-17. Are they still the team to beat in the AFC? Kyler Murray and the Cardinals run all over the Cowboys 38-10 to push their record to 4-2. Game 1 of the 2020 World Series starts tonight between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. I also pick my top 5 NFL teams for week 6. 

The Braves blow a 3-1 series lead against the Dodgers in the NLCS. Is the Georgia Sports curse real? Georgia plays well in the first half but loses to Alabama 41-24 as Kirby Smart gives up yet another half-time lead to Nick Saban. The Atlanta Falcons get their first victory of the season with a 40-23 win over the Vikings and the first victory for Interim Head Coach Raheem Morris. 

Bryse Wilson became a legend as he outduels Clayton Kershaw and the Braves take a 3-1 series lead over the Dodgers. The Houston Astros just won't go away as they extend the series against the Rays. Alabama-Georgia could be the game of the year and a preview of the SEC Title Game. I also make my NFL predictions for week 6, 

The Dodgers break a record of scoring 11 runs in the first inning as they pound the Braves 15-3. Is this the momentum they need or can the Braves hit the reset button? The Astros stay alive in the ALCS but I think the Rays are still headed to the World Series for the first time since 2008. Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19, does this put the upcoming Georgia-Alabama game in jeopardy?

The Braves beat the Dodgers 8-7 to take a 2-0 series lead. Are the Dodgers finished or can they came back from this deficit? The Tampa Bay Rays are one victory from reaching the World Series for the first time since 2008 and the Tennessee Titans proved they are one of the best teams in the NFL by pushing around the Bills 42-16. Its also Georgia-Alabama week and I analyze the last time UGA played B...

The Braves beat the Dodgers 5-1 thanks to Max Fried's stellar outing and the Braves timely hitting in the ninth. Does a game one victory set the tone for the series? Drew Brees makes an epic comeback down 20-3 to win over the Chargers 30-27 but it was the defense that made a huge stop. The Falcons hire Raheem Morris as their Interim Head Coach. I also preview the upcoming Alabama-Georgia Game.&nbs...

The Falcons fire Dan Quinn and Tomas Dimitroff. Dak Prescott suffers a horrible injury. Russell Wilson pulls out magic once again by beating the Vikings 27-26. Is he clearly the MVP? Also, The Lakers win their 17th NBA Championship and they win one for Kobe. 

The Braves advance to the NLCS for the first time since 2001 to take on the Dodgers. Can they finally beat LA and get to the World Series? Nick Foles beats Tom Brady again as the Bears defeat the Buccaneers 20-19. More Covid-19 tests by the Titans means the Titans-Bills Game has been moved to Tuesday Night. I make my week 5 NFL picks and I break down why I feel Georgia will beat Alabama next week....

The Braves are one win away from the NLCS with another great performance from rookie Ian Anderson. The Tampa Bay Rays take a 2-1 lead over the Yankees.  Stephon Gilmore tests positive for COVID-19, what would be the plan if more games are cancelled? Atlanta United get a 0-0 draw over Orlando SC, can they still make the MLS Playoffs?

The Braves take game 1 over the Marlins 9-5. The Lakers are one win away from the NBA Title and the Seattle Storm win another WNBA Title and brings another Championship to the city of Seattle. 

The Packers beat the Falcons 30-16 and drop Atlanta to 0-4. Time to part ways with Dan Quinn and Tomas Dimitroff. The ALDS started yesterday as the Astros and Yankees are on a collision course to meet in the ALCS.  The Houston Texans fire Bill O'Brien are other NFL Head Coaches next?

The Eagles get their first win of the season by defeating the 49ers 25-20. The Heat stay alive in the NBA Finals as Jimmy Butler drops 40. The Dallas Cowboys lose to the Cleveland Browns 49-38 to drop to 1-3.  Georgia moves ahead of Florida in the rankings and was the victory over Auburn a statement win?

The Atlanta Braves win their first Postseason Series since 2001.  the ALDS matchups are set. The Yankees and Astros are on a collision course to meet in the ALCS. The Broncos get their first victory over the Jets 37-28. the Titans-Steelers game will not be played in week 4 and I make my NFL picks for week 4. 

The Atlanta Braves win 1-0 over the Cincinnati Reds in 13 innings. Does this win give them confidence to close out the series? The Titans-Steelers game is postponed due to COVID-19. The Lakers take game 1 of the NBA Finals as Anthony Davis dominates the 4th quarter and I still think with all the injuries, the 2-1 49ers are still a great football team. 

The Tennessee Titans have a COVID-19 outbreak and close facilities. The game against the Steelers is still on as planned. The Baseball playoffs started yesterday as the Yankees dominate the Indians 12-3. Game one of the NBA Finals start tonight and Why can't the Atlanta Falcons get a dominate pass rusher?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens 34-20 on Monday Night Football are they now the favorites in the AFC? The Clippers part ways with Doc Rivers after 7 seasons and will they go after Mike D'antoni? Is Thomas Dimitroff considered a good GM? I also rank my top 5 NFL teams after 3 weeks. 

The Atlanta Falcons blow yet another 15 point 4th quarter lead. Is it time to part ways with Dan Quinn? The Braves will face the Reds in the first round of the MLB Playoffs. It will be Heat and Lakers in the NBA Finals and did Stenson Bennett win the starting job at Georgia? 

Lebron James shuts down Jamal Murray on defense as the Lakers take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Nuggets. The Pac-12 will start the College Football Season in November. The Miami Dolphins beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-13 on a great defensive effort by the fins. I make my week 3 NFL predictions. 

The Miami Heat take a 3-1 lead over the Celtics thanks to an unlikely hero. The Miami Dolphins will play the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight but when will Tua start? The Braves had a scare with Max Fried leaving the first inning. I also rank my Top 5 NFL Teams so far. 

The Nuggets hold off the Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. The Braves clinch the NL East for the third year in a row. Columbus welcomes the River Dragons back to start the 2020-2021 season with limited fans. 

The Las Vegas Raiders make a statement with a 34-24 win over the Saints. The Nuggets face an 0-2 deficit against the Lakers tonight. Cole Hamels is out for the Season, what does that mean for the Braves in the playoffs and I preview the return of SEC Football  kicking off this Saturday. 

The 49ers beat the Jets 31-13 but they really lost. The Falcons blow yet another 20 point lead and this one may hurt worse than 28-3. Anthony Davis with a clutch buzzer beater gives the Lakers a 2-0 lead over the Nuggets.

The Heat take a 2-0 lead on the Celtics. Baker Mayfield out duels Joe Burrrow and I make my week 2 NFL picks.

Cole Hamels returns for the Braves. The US Open starts today and Tiger Woods draws the crowd even though Dustin Johnson is the favorite. College Basketball is back and I look at the epic failure of College Basketball in the state of Georgia.

Broadcasting live from Columbus, GA as we get the outer bands of Hurricane Sally, I discuss the Clippers disappointment, The Big Ten will finally start football and Russell Wilson will lead the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl this year.