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On the podcast this week:
* The NBA draft lottery had lots of drama. Are the Spurs the best place for Wembanyama? What about the other top picks?
* The Eastern and Western Conference finals of the NBA are in full swing. What does each team need to do to win?
* We talk about what NFL games you should mark down on your calendar.
* And with the first season of the revamped version of the XFL in the books, will it last long term and what will it take to get you to watch it
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On this week’s episode:
* (05:28) We take a look at the NBA’s Western Conference, with a particular focus on the Warriors and Lakers
* (17:33) While in the East the 76ers are close to knocking out the Celtics, while the Heat look like they’ll get past the Knicks
* (22:27) It’s NBA Draft… lottery time. We get our dates crossed and thought the draft was next week. It’s just the lottery. Still, it’s a good chance to preview the draft!
* (32:18) The NFL announces its international slate of games, so we take a look and also wonder where they could take games next
* (42:55) Finally, the New York Yankees have been limping along, so can they turn their season around?
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On this week’s episode:
* (8:06) We assess what comes next for the Grizzlies and Kings after they were knocked out
* (16:21) And on the Eastern side we take a look at the future for the Cavaliers and Hawks
* (22:54) We look ahead to the next round of playoffs, including Lakers-Warriors, Suns-Nuggets, Heat-Knicks and Celtics-76ers
* (33:52) With the NFL draft in the books and much of the off-season activity complete, we make a few predictions for the upcoming season
* (44:54) The NHL playoffs are in full swing and there’s been plenty of upsets
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On this week’s episode:
* (06:32) The Panthers take Bryce Young first overall, while the Texans take CJ Stroud and Will Anderson Jr., followed by the Colts taking Anthony Richardson, and what about Will Levis?
* (18:24) It was a draft stacked full of surprises so we discuss the moves made by the Seahawks, Cardinals, Eagles, Raiders and more.
* (29:09) Lamar Jackson quietly signs a monster extension in Baltimore, so what does this mean for them? Plus, the Aaron Rodgers to the Jets deal is official.
* (37:47) Jimmy Butler leads the Miami Heat past the Milwaukee Bucks and into the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals
* (43:45) The Grizzlies-Lakers and Kings-Warriors series go down to the wire
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On this week’s episode:
* (05:37) We take a look at the Eastern Conference first round matchups in the NBA, pain particularly close attention to the Bucks-Heat series, as well as the Knicks-Cavs
* (16:20) We do the same in the West, as the Lakers meet the Grizzlies, Kings meet the Warriors and Clippers go up against the Suns
* (28:14) The NBA is planning an in-season tournament featuring prize money for winning teams, but will this idea really get going?
* (34:14) The Rays start the season 13-0, but here’s why you shouldn’t get carried away. Plus the Angels and Ohtani and the Yankees-Blue Jays rivalry plus more from around baseball
* (41:07) Jalen Hurts gets his money inking a massive extension with the Eagles, so is this the right move and what does it mean for Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow?
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On this week’s episode:
* (08:03) Ryan Fox puts in a strong shift at the Masters as Jon Rahm takes out the title. Is this the end for Tiger Woods? And why did the LIV golfers do so well?
* (18:20) The NBA regular season is over and it’s time to look ahead to the playoffs, starting with the play-in tournament.
* (32:03) Odell Beckham Jr. surprises us all and signs for the Baltimore Ravens, so what does this mean for Lamar Jackson’s status, and does this move the needle for the Ravens?
* (36:46) We’re a couple of weeks into the new MLB season, and with out much to discuss we wonder who baseball’s biggest star is? Is it Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout or Aaron Judge?
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On this week’s episode:
* (05:57) The Lakers and Warriors are surging into the playoffs, so could we see some challenging early playoff matchups in the Western Conference?
* (19:12) We take a look at the latest in the NFL draft rumblings - what’s going on with Jalen Carter, and could the Titans make a play for a QB?
* (28:20) MLB’s new rules are making a massive difference in the first week of the season, so is baseball… fixed?
* (34:50) The Masters are this weekend, so we run through the contenders and pretenders, including a look at Ryan Fox and Tiger Woods’ chances
* (43:48) We’re getting closer to the NHL playoffs, so can the Bruins go all the way this year or will the defending champion Avalanche or the New York Rangers get in the way?
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On this week’s episode:
* (06:05) MLB Opening Day is upon us, so we discuss who the front runners are going into the new season.
* (18:19) Lamar Jackson handed in a trade request earlier this month, so could he move, and could the Falcons, Colts, Jets, Patriots or others be in on the unhappy Ravens’ QB?
* (28:52) We take a look at the NFL’s slow-moving RB market
* (38:32) The Dallas Mavericks are in danger of missing the playoffs entirely despite the mid-season acquisition of Kyrie Irving and the ever-brilliant Luka Doncic
* (46:12) It looks like it’s Joel Embiid v Nikola Jokic in the NBA MVP race, but could there be an outsider in the hunt?
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On this week’s episode:
* (06:36) What on earth is going to happen with Lamar Jackson? Could the Jets get interested? What about the Colts? Falcons?
* (16:46) The NBA season seems to be drifting towards the playoffs, with not a lot of interest from the pod in the remaining games in the regular season, we ponder why.
* (25:04) The World Baseball Classic concluded with Japan beating the US in the final. Should baseball do more with this event?
* (33:57) Major League Cricket has signed up a bunch of international stars, including Aaron Finch, Mitchell Marsh and even Stephen Fleming, so will it take off in America?(43:43) As the F1 boom takes hold of America, we wonder which sport could be next to go bananas stateside
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On this week’s episode:
* (06:21) Aaron Rodgers says he wants to play for the Jets, so how will that work? And has Rodgers put his new team in a tricky position as they continue to negotiate with the Packers?
* (15:55) NFL free agency kicked off with a bang, so we discuss who are the early winners this off-season
* (23:49) On the flip side, we wonder who still has work to do with the trade window and draft coming up
* (30:33) Speaking of the draft, the Panthers sent a haul to the Bears for the first overall pick, so who else could be moving in advance of draft night?
* (42:07) The NBA’s East and West conferences have never been this far apart, or have they? We discuss.
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On this week’s episode:
* (06:13) Derek Carr is headed to the Saints, so are they now a contender and what does this mean for the Raiders?
* (14:42) Geno Smith and Daniel Jones get their money from the Seahawks and Giants, while Lamar Jackson gets the franchise tag from the Ravens, so what does this all mean and where to next for the Jets and Aaron Rodgers?
* (36:13) Ja Morant faces a suspension and a massive fall from grace, so is there a way back for the Grizzlies superstar?
* (46:45) Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving go head-to-head for the Suns and Mavericks, how are they both looking on their new teams?
* (52:42) Ryan Fox is in career-best form ahead of the Masters next month, could this be the year he wins a major?
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On this week’s episode:
* LeBron James is out for at least two weeks, so is the Lakers season done?
* Damian Lilliard dropped 71 points the other night, yet the Portland Trail Blazers are headed for another disappointing season, so should he seek the exit? And which other NBA teams hold elite stars on underperforming teams?
* As we get closer to playoff time, we take a look at who’s surging in the NBA
* Spring training is here and baseball is introducing a bunch of new rules to speed up the game, so will they work and will they get punters back to America’s pastime?
* Plus, if we had to start supporting an MLB team today, which one would we pick?
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On this week’s episode:
* (05:18) We break down Russell Westbrook’s move to the Clippers, and what that might mean for their chances in the Western Conference
* (12:52) The NBA All Star came and went without much to talk about, so we discuss how the league can revitalize this event
* (20:44) As we gear up for the second part of the NBA season, we ponder which teams could go on a late season run and impress going into the playoffs
* (30:31) The NFL off-season should be an exciting one, particularly with QBs Derek Carr and Aaron Rodgers potentially moving, so we discuss how things might play out
* (39:18) Finally, we conduct our annual NBA All Star draft, where we all draft five starters and one reserve to play on our team.
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On this week’s episode:
* (09:19) We discuss the late holding penalty that sealed the Chiefs’ win. Did the refs make the right call and was it a shame that that was the final event of a memorable Super Bowl?
* (17:13) Jalen Hurts did all he could, rushing for three touchdowns and nailing a brilliant TD pass to AJ Brown - so where did it go wrong for the Eagles?
* (23:46) Patrick Mahomes is now a 2x Super Bowl winner, and he did it all while nursing a sore ankle. He’s now comfortably the best active QB in the game, and is he on track to break records? Plus, why are the Chiefs just so damned good?
* (29:15) As we look ahead to 2023-24, what will the off-season look like for the Eagles and Chiefs?
* (38:57) We take a stab at predicting our Super Bowl 58 teams - including a couple of outsider predictions that we think could take big leaps forward next season.
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Our second podcast of the week covers off the massive NBA trade deadline!
* Reaction to the Kevin Durant trade
* Where did it all go wrong for the Nets big three era?
* Are the Suns now the favorites?
* How are the Lakers looking after shipping out Russell Westbrook?
* Which teams could’ve done more?
* Should Sean Marks be fired?
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On this week’s episode:
* (04:47) The Brooklyn Nets trade Kyrie Irving (and Markieff Morris) to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and draft picks. The Kyrie-era is over in Brooklyn, so what went wrong?
* (17:57) The Super Bowl is upon us, so to begin our coverage we break down why the Philadelphia Eagles will win the title.
* (23:10) On the flip side, we take a look at why the Kansas City Chiefs will the chip.
* (32:01) Super Bowls are known for the volume of bets placed, so we make a few predictions on where to put some money for the big game.
* (45:00) The Super Bowl halftime show is always a bit of fun, so we look back at our favorites over the years.
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On this week’s episode:
* (07:40) We dissect the two playoff matches over the weekend, as the Eagles thrash the 49ers and the Chiefs beat the Bengals to make it to the Super Bowl.
* (24:12) With the Pro Bowl still to come, we take an early look at how the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl is shaping up.
* (29:54) The Bengals and 49ers are out so what lies ahead for these two franchises? (recorded before Tom Brady announced his retirement!)
* (41:55) NBA teams seem to be resting players a lot more these days, with LeBron James the latest to sit out when the Lakers played the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. So how do we stop this happening?
* (51:11) We have a think about what sporting events we’d love to go to in the US in 2023? The Nets in the Finals? The Las Vegas GP? The Masters? What’s on your list?
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On this week’s episode:
* (06:56) We take a look at the NFL’s Divisional Round matchups, as the Chiefs, Bengals, Eagles and 49ers advance to the penultimate round.
* (22:05) What’s next for the losers - the Bills, Cowboys, Giants and Jaguars.
* (33:24) The Eagles will meet the 49ers and the Chiefs will meet the Jaguars for a spot in the Super Bowl!
* (43:06) The QB market is shaping up to be HUUUUGE. Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr, Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones, Trey Lance and Geno Smith all face uncertain futures.
* (54:03) Is Nikola Jokic on the march to a third-straight NBA MVP title? And can anyone stop him?
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On this week’s episode:
* (04:51) We review the NFL Wildcard round, including the Giants knocking out the Vikings, the Dolphins running the Bills close and the Cowboys thrashing Tom Brady and the Bucs.
* (25:35) We pick a playoff round MVP!
* (29:55) We take a look at what’s next for the teams knocked out - the Seahawks, Ravens, Dolphins, Buccaneers, Chargers and Vikings.
* (43:51) The Divisional Round is here, so we dive into the matchups including Giants-Eagles, Chiefs-Jaguars, Cowboys-49ers and Bills-Bengals.
* (53:55) As the NBA’s All Star game approaches, we try and pick our Eastern Conference All-Star team.
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On this week’s episode:
* (06:39) We hand out some awards for the NFL season! Who was the under and over achiever? For who is the future bright? Who is a bust? And what was the play of the year?
* (39:34) We take a look at the future of Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay, as well as Sean McVay in Los Angeles?
* (44:20) It’s NFL Wildcard weekend! We take a look at all the matchups, with a particular focus on Giants-Vikings, Cowboys-Buccaneers and Chargers-Jaguars.
* (53:00) Kevin Durant is out for 2-4 weeks, so how does the affect the Brooklyn Nets and the NBA season?
* (57:38) We take a look at which Kiwis could have a big year in the US in 2023, including Steven Adams, Ryan Fox, Kyle Glogoski, Marcus Armstrong, Israel Adesanya, Lydia Ko and more.
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