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Viewership for the World Cup continues to surprise, will Americans watch soccer when it’s a good product? LeBron James is reportedly collecting voice memos from teams interested in signing him, and we’ve acquired “exclusive access.” Our 32 questions in 32 days takes us to Atlanta asking if Michael Penix, Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa will start at quarterback for the Falcons. The Kawhi Leonard trade with the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers is on hold while the NBA completes its investigation. Is French soccer star Kylian Mbappé the best player in the world? What will Norway’s Erling Haaland do in tomorrow’s match with England? Will Washington Wizards top pick AJ Dybantsa and Utah’s #2 pick Darryn Peterson face each other in the NBA Finals during their careers? With EA College Football 27 came out yesterday, what are the guys’ favorite sports video game of all time? If you could only watch one streaming service or TV network the rest of your life, what would it be? Are NFL players better athletes than NBA stars? The guys give Raj a World Cup pop quiz.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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As France prepares to face Morocco in the World Cup, we’ve learned the USMNT’s Christian Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and microfracture in his leg during the loss to Belgium. Is Norway’s Erling Haaland the World Cup’s version of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce? Our latest LeBron James update has him reportedly considering the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves. After his placement on the NFL Top 100, could Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield be ranked behind as many as 15 other passers? Will France dominate Morocco today? How much longer will we wait for a decision from James? Will the new look Los Angeles Lakers be better than last year’s team? Has disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught his last NFL touchdown? How much NFL preseason football are the guys planning on watching? Will the live action Moana bomb at the box office this weekend? Who has the best projected starting lineup in the NFL this year? Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander will retire at the end of the season.
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Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing LeBron James’ free agency. Is he more likely to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, or Philadelphia 76ers? Does LeBron care about winning at this point? When should we expect LeBron to re-sign? Is Christian Pulisic getting fairly criticized for coming off with an injury in USMNT’s World Cup match vs. Belgium? In the latest edition of 32 Questions in 32 Days, Bleck and Abdalla attack the Dallas Cowboys. Did Jerry Jones do enough to fix the defense? Will the BIG 12 last as a competitive conference in College Football? Can Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffalo compete this season? Bleck and Abdalla then play Stock Watch with Stu who is in for Raj. Is Brad Stevens still an elite President? Will Shedeur Sanders start at QB for the Cleveland Browns? Will Flag Football be a successful Olympic Sport? Will Soccer continue to grow in the United States following the World Cup? Will Nikola Jokic play his entire career with the Denver Nuggets? Which NFL team is most likely to go from last to first in their division this season? Could the Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, or Arizona Cardinals make a run? Why are Americans no longer able to sit through long movies? How long will the Major League Baseball lockout be next season?
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Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing the USMNT’s disastrous loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. What went wrong for the United States? How much blame should Christian Pulisic get? What is the future of soccer in this country? Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens talks about trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Did his reasoning for the trade make sense? In the latest edition of 32 Questions in 32 Days, the guys decide if the Cincinnati Bengals have enough talent around Joe Burrow to compete this year. Plus… are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers making a mistake not giving Baker Mayfield a long-term contract? In this week’s edition of Power Rankings, Bleck and Abdalla look at the FIFA World Cup so far. Which nation has disappointed? Which country has been the most surprising? Who is the best player in the tournament? Who has the best uniforms? Solomon Wilcotts joins the guys to talk NFL offseason. What are realistic expectations for the Bengals? Can the Tennessee Titans be a surprise team? Are the Bucs making a mistake with Baker Mayfield?
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Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing the USMNT’s match against Belgium tonight in the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. Was the overturning of Flo Balogun’s red card justified? Does Belgium have a right to be upset? What were the Boston Celtics thinking in trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for an older Paul George? Where will LeBron James be playing basketball next season? 32 Questions in 32 Days. Can the Kansas City Chiefs regain the Patrick Mahomes magic? What were the biggest storylines in the massive wedding on Friday of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift? Chris and Adam then play One on One with Stu who is in for Raj. Who will make a deeper playoff run between the Celtics and Sixers? Who has been more impressive in the World Cup between Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi? Who is more likely to win the AFC South between the Jaguars and Texans? Will Shohei Ohtani be a full-time DH by 2029? Where will Brandon Aiyuk be playing in 2026? Can the USMN beat Belgium tonight?
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Mike Wickett is in for Bleck and Abdalla today. He starts the show by discussing the Rich Paul whiteboard and where LeBron James could land this summer. What’s the best spot for him? Is San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aijuk worth signing for other NFL Teams? Yahoo Soccer Writer Steven Goff joins Mike. Has the FIFA World Cup been a success so far? Is the United States’ success so far been surprising? Can the USMNT beat Belgium? Did Arizona Cardinals Tight End Trey McBride make a massive mistake dissing Cardinals fans? Mike and producer Stu play fill in the blank. COuld the Philadelphia 76ers sign LeBron James? How many playoff games with the Seattle Seahawks win this season? Is the NBA’s potential new free throw rule a good idea? How many touchdowns will Aaron Rodgers throw? How many points per game will Victor Wembanyama average? What is the best conference in College Football? Which QB will be taken first in the NFL Draft? Who will be the next superstar to change NBA teams? Adam Kaufman from NESN joins Mike to discuss the Jaylen Brown trade from a Celtics perspective. Was it truly a terrible deal for Boston? Can they still compete with Paul George?
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Mike Wickett is in for Bleck and Abdalla today. He starts the show by breaking down the massive NBA trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers with Paul George and other draft picks going back to the Boston Celtics. Is this one of the worst trades in NBA history? What to make of the USMNT defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup. Did Folarin Balogun deserve a red card? Anthony Irwin of Lakers Lounge joins Mike to discuss the Lakers offseason so far. Have the Los Angeles Lakers done enough so far to surround Luka Doncic? Was it time for both parties for LeBron to leave LA? Is Walker Kessler good enough for this team? Marc Farzetta of Locked on 76ers joins Mike to discuss the Jaylen Brown trade to the Sixers. Are the Sixers title contenders now? How good does this trade make them? What should we expect from Joel Embiid? Mike and producer Stu then play Over/Under. How many games will the Sixers win? How many touchdown passes will Tyler Shough have for the New Orleans Saints? How many playoff wins will Luka Doncic and the Lakers have? How many touchdown passes will Arch Manning have at Texas this season? Will the Dodgers win 105 games? ESPN Soccer Writer Jeff Carlisle joins the show to discuss the USMNT’s World Cup run. Did Balogun deserve a red card? Have they surpassed World Cup expectations? Can the beat Belgium?
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Sean Little of NBATV sat in for Abdalla again today with tons of NBA free agent moves to discuss, including the future of LeBron James a day after telling the Los Angeles Lakers he'll be moving on. Could James possibly team up with Boston Celtics star Jalen Brown on the Cleveland Cavaliers? Could there be a mystery team interested in James that's not being discussed? Is tonight's game for the USMNT the biggest soccer game in American history? Today's 32 Questions and 32 Days takes us to the Big Easy, asking if New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough can be a franchise quarterback. Brendan Sorsby appears to have accepted his fate, will this help his draft status next year as he looks to enter the NFL? What does James’ departure from the Lakers mean for Luka Doncic? With Kawhi Leonard returning to the Toronto Raptors, can they compete in the East? What's next for Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards? If the NFL wants to expand internationally, are there some things they could learn from the World Cup? The guys discuss some of the best fits for James, including the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks and even a return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson have yet to sign their contracts, should that be a concern? The guys take Raj’s America 250 quiz, a potpourri of American history and pop culture.
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Sean Little of NBA TV was in for Abdullah again today. With tons of news from the association to discuss. The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired JA Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies. Can Morant revitalize his career in the Pacific Northwest? We react to the breaking news that LeBron James will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Is he headed to the Golden State Warriors to team with Steph Curry? Should LeBron consider going back to the Cleveland Cavaliers or Miami Heat? We head to the nation's capital for today's 32 Questions and 32 Days. Asking if Washington Commanders quarterback Jaden Daniels can return to star status and stay healthy. We take a look at the the NBA's Western Conference. And which teams should rethink their plan? Which should stay the course? Which need to do something? Which are trending U? And which have poor plans? We have body Cam footage of former NFL reporter Diana Rossini. Sharing text messages with Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell. To presumably get out of a traffic ticket. What NFL teams deserve the best, and worst, grades for their work this offseason? Should World Cup matches end on penalty kicks?
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Sean Little of NBATV in for Abdalla today, he and Bleck discuss today’s report the Golden State Warriors are trying to make a play for LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Will the Los Angeles Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors? Today's 32 Teams om 32 Days takes us to Cleveland, will Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders win the starting quarterback battle> What cities in America are watching the World Cup the most? Would returning to the Miami Heat be a better option for James than heading to Golden State? Should the Boston Celtics prioritize draft picks or established players as they search for a Jaylen Brown trade? If Leonard returns to the Raptors, would Toronto become a contender in the east? Is disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk pushing himself out of the NFL with his social media videos? After Supergirl bombed this weekend, we ask if The Odyssey or Spider-Man: Brand New Day can unseat Toy Story 5 as this summer’s box office champion. Comedy legend Mel Brooks celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday, that led to a discussion of our favorite comedy movies ever. What is Jimmy Butler's future as the Warriors try to put together a big four of James, Davis, Steph Curry and Draymond Green? We discussed the best offensive firepower in the NFL, is it the Detroit Lions? Have the Kansas City Chiefs done a poor job putting weapons around Patrick Mahomes? Wait, Justin Bieber was at the NHL Draft?
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The US men's national team lost their first game to Türkiye, the guys use an NFL comparison to explain what happened last night. The Boston Celtics continue to shop star Jaylen Brown and are reportedly seeking multiple first round draft choices. Will they find a trade partner? Today’s 32 Questions in 32 Days takes us to the Big Apple where we ask if new Giants coaches John Harbaugh and Matt Nagy will be able to coach quarterback Jaxson Dart out of taking big hits. As international soccer fans have fallen in love with ranch dressing while visiting America, we discuss the official condiment of the country. In addition to artificial intelligence potentially taking away our jobs, now they're making our computers and video games more expensive. The Minnesota Timberwolves are not getting good grades for their trade of Lamelo Ball, could they make another move to replace the size they lost? Disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues to post odd videos on social media. Of the remaining available receivers, will Aiyuk have the biggest impact next season or will it be someone like Stefon Diggs? Would the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokić be the best fit for Brown? Former Notre Dame and LSU coach Brian Kelly is set to join the television booth, what type of analyst will he be? Caleb Williams lost his case to trademark the nickname Iceman, is there another nickname for the Chicago Bears quarterback? Supergirl hits theaters this weekend and is not getting good reviews, have we hit the end of the comic book era at the movies? If you are only allowed to eat one condiment the rest of your life, what would you eat? After acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, can the Miami Heat build a star-first team in the modern NBA that wins? What are some of the biggest challenges facing new coordinators in the NFL like Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Davis Webb and Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker? Not everybody is happy with the World Cup being in America, as restaurants have discovered the challenges of serving international customers that are not familiar with tipping.
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We open with a massive NBA trade as Lamelo Ball is on his way to the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the Charlotte Hornets receiving Naz Reid and a ton of draft capital. How will Ball and Anthony Edwards complement each other? Are they enough to pass the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder? The Boston Celtics are actively trying to trade Jalen Brown. What is the best landing spot for the star? We head to Nashville for today's 32 Questions and 32 Days, asking if Titans quarterback Cam Ward can take a big jump under new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Will the San Francisco 49ers wind up trading backup quarterback Mac Jones? Speaking of the 49ers, are they thinking of moving their practice facility to get away from the electrical substation? Staying on the 49ers, disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues his bizarre behavior to get moved to the Washington Commanders. Will Ball and Edwards increase their scoring now that they’re teammates? Will Jones start as many games as he did last season? Will Brown’s scoring go up or down on his new team? The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly looking to give a new deal to receiver Zay Flowers, how will he fit into Declan Doyle's offense? The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly looking to trade Ja Morant, will he play a full season with his potential new team? Kawhi Leonard's future appears in flux, will he return to the Los Angeles Clippers after a career year? If Aiyuk lands in Washington, can he exceed the production of his former teammate Deebo Samuel? Will the USMNT finish group play undefeated? The NFL Top 100 has kicked off and includes Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. Could Major League Baseball be moving towards an NBA-system of max contracts? Are the guys interested in Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s wedding?
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Breaking news just as the show begins, the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a new max deal with Austin Reaves. What does this mean for the future of LeBron James in Los Angeles? The NBA draft was last night, with no big surprises at the top of the draft. Will AJ Dybantsa be the franchise player the Washington Wizards need? The guys discussed the television presentation of last night's NBA Draft and separating the second round into tonight. In honor of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić, the guys make plans to eat Taco Bell tonight. Our 32 questions and 32 days series takes us to Arizona, asking who the Cardinals quarterback will be this season. Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was not traded last night, will he be moved later this offseason? Are Giannis Antetokounmpo’s best days behind him as he makes his move to Miami? Now that Brendan Sorsby has been locked out of the NFL for this season, will he remain relevant? The Atlanta Falcons gave tight end Kyle Pitts a new deal. Will that prove to be a wise move considering his quarterbacks are Michael Penix, Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa? Will Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson prove to be franchise players for their new teams? Do you believe in sports curses? Who is the best #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft this century?
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Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally been traded, as the Milwaukee Bucks agreed to send him to the Miami Heat. How will Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo stack up in the eastern conference? The NBA Draft is tonight, would the Washington Wizards be crazy to pass on BYU’s AJ Dybantsa with the first pick? American soccer legend Tim Howard does not think the USMNT can win the World Cup. After missing out on Antetokounmpo, where do the Boston Celtics go from here with Jaylen Brown? Breaking news as the NFL has decided not to allow Brendan Sorsby into the league this season. Are NBA superstars no longer holding franchises hostage? Is it now or never for Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals? How long will it be until the Las Vegas Raiders start Fernando Mendoza? Has JJ McCarthy started his last game for the Minnesota Vikings? Where will Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens play long term? 32 Questions in 32 Days takes us to the New York Jets today asking how hot is Aaron Glenn’s seat? Is the NFL using Sorsby to send a message to future prospects?
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Dusty May is making the jump to the NBA. After winning the national championship at Michigan, he's accepted the head coaching position of the Dallas Mavericks. Is an NBA job simply better than even a high-level college gig? Trade rumors are picking up around Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics the most likely landing spots. The USMNT continues to win, is the newfound popularity of soccer in America sustainable after the World Cup? International soccer fans are finding America hot, and Elmo wants to set the record straight on his allegiance. Should the Bucks take the Heat offer centering on draft picks or the Celtics offer centering around star Jaylen Brown? Is May leaving for the NBA a referendum on the state of college sports? Rumors of a Maxx Crosby trade picked back up over the weekend, could the Las Vegas Raiders deal him to the Philadelphia Eagles or San Francisco 49ers? Toy Story 5 has a massive weekend at the box office, should it be regarded as one of the great cinematic franchises of all time? We debut 32 questions in 32 days heading into NFL training camps with the Las Vegas Raiders. Can first overall pick Fernando Mendoza beat out Kirk Cousins? Will the New York Jets consider selecting Brendan Sorsby in the NFL Supplemental Draft? A New York Knicks fan went viral for stealing a trash can during the team's parade, what is she going to do with it? Trae Young will sign a four-year deal worth $212 million to stay with the Washington Wizards. The NBA Draft is breaking up the event into two nights, why?
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Mike Wickett, in for Bleck and Abdalla, breaks down who will be the no. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, which NFL team makes the most sense for Brendan Sorsby, discusses whether or not the Yankees or Dodgers will make a play for Tarik Scubal, tells where Giannis and LeBron will be playing basketball next year in "Fill in the Blank", and what the best things is about the World Cup.
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Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing the expectations for Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals this season after the QB’s lofty comments comparing this team to his 2019 LSU Tigers. Is it Super Bowl or bust for Zac Taylor and company/ Could Burrow eventually want out of Cincinnati? Will LeBron James be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers next season and will he be bringing former teammate Kevin Love with him? Ben Roethlisberger takes a shot at the Baltimore Ravens. Have Lamar Jackson and company missed their Super Bowl window? What’s the latest with former Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby? Where will he be drafted in the supplemental draft and will he be worth the trouble? The guys then play Over/Unders with Stu who is filling in for Raj. Will the Bengals win a playoff game this season? How many rings and MVP’s will Victor Wembanyama win? WIll Tarik Skubal’s next contract exceed $400 million? Will more than one NFC East team make the playoffs in 2026? Will Cam Ward throw 25 touchdowns this season? Will Justin Herbert exceed the 4,000 yard mark? Bleck has a very strong opinion on Herbert and the Chargers. Will the New York Knicks be a different looking team in 2027 after James Dolan’s comments? Who are the best NFL Quarterbacks when losing the second half of games. Will Major League’s Baseball change to the Home Run Derby format ultimately be a good thing? Can USMNT live up to the hype from their last match against Australia this week?
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The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are reportedly working on a new contract. Is it the best fit for LeBron to return to LA? Where will Brendan Sorsby wind up being selected in the NFL Supplemental Draft? Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix returned to the practice field after his ankle injury in the playoffs. What type of season should we expect from Nix? Could a mystery team make an offer to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo? What is receiver George Pickens’ outlook now that he has reported to the Dallas Cowboys? Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is pushing back on criticism that he doesn't take care of his body on the field. The NBA Finals drew the best television ratings since Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in 1998. Abdalla is concerned about San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyana’s long-term health? What was the biggest move of the NFL offseason? Was it the New England Patriots acquiring receiver A.J. Brown, the Los Angeles Rams trading for NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett or the Broncos adding receiver Jaylen Waddle? Which NBA Championship is more impressive, the Oklahoma City Thunder last year or the New York Knicks this year?
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Brendan Sorsby won't be playing at Texas Tech after all, electing to enter the NFL supplemental draft. What teams could select him? Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens has reported to the team, can he convince them to change their mind and give him a long-term deal? Could the Milwaukee Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Boston Celtics? What does the future hold for Celtics star Jaylen Brown? After the New York Knicks ended their championship drought, we ask which NFL team is most likely to snap their playoff drought? Is it the New Orleans Saints? Will the Los Angeles Lakers shake it up this offseason, trading superstar players? Should the Detroit Pistons just make minor tweaks heading into next season? Will the world champion Knicks run it back with the same team? Should the Denver Nuggets blow it up and start over? Top NBA prospect Darryn Peterson is only going to meet with the Washington Wizards during the pre-draft process. But what if he's not the number one overall pick? Should it be Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins' responsibility to mentor number one overall pick Fernando Mendoza?
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The New York Knicks are NBA Champions and Abdalla is here to take his victory lap. Does anyone like Texas Tech right now? What division in the NFL has the best quarterbacks? What is next for Victor Wembanyama after his San Antonio Spurs lost in the NBA Finals? Is this year's bigger sports story the Indiana Hoosiers winning the championship in college football, or the Knicks winning the NBA championship? In the World Cup, was the United States men's national team's victory over Paraguay just one win, or a sign of big things to come for American soccer? Is NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson now the King of New York sports? What would be the NFL's equivalent of the Knicks winning the title? The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, is that a good move? Is it a guarantee that the Spurs will make it back to the NBA Finals?
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