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The Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks were both eliminated in the second round in last year’s playoffs. What should the teams do to make an even deeper run next season? While James Harden negotiates his new contract, should the Sixers think about letting him walk? Additionally, with blockbuster moves being made across the entire league, we’ll discuss what each move means for the top title contenders in the NBA. Is Kirstaps Porzingis the final piece needed for the Boston Celtics to finally bring home the Larry O’Brien trophy? How will Chris Paul fit in with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors? Plus, the NBA Draft had some marquee prospects…which team won the night? As we recap the Philadelphia Phillies-New York Mets series, we take a look at how each team is positioned heading into July. This week, there are some teams and athletes that went on absolute TEARS. Who deserves to be shouted out on this week’s “Shoutout Of The Week?”

On today’s episode of “Here's The Thing,” Thomas Arnone and former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mitch Williams discuss the previous week of Phillies action against the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets. Nick Castellanos and The Philadelphia Phillies started the week off losing the first game to the Atlanta Braves 4-2. Bad weather would postpone the second one until later in the season. Then in the third game Alec Bohm would be the only man to score as the Braves decimated the Phillies 5-1. The New York Mets would then come to town and the Phillies, rallying behind Trea Turner would take game 1. The Mets would get their revenge however, taking game 2 following impressive outings by Max Scherzer and Starling Marte. Game 3 would see Zach Wheeler and the Phillies take this city on an emotional roller coaster. Being down 6-3 in the 8th, the Mets bullpen would crumble and the Phillies capitalized putting up 4 runs and sealing not only the game but also the series win. Kyle Schwarber’s typically “Hot” June hasn’t materialized like it has in the past, having gone only 2-20 in this most recent stretch of home games. So far in the month of June, Schwarber is still only batting .182 with 7 home runs, which is completely unacceptable for a lead off hitter. Even more unacceptable when the power numbers are just pedestrian for a power hitter. For the money, Schwarber just needs to be better. After going 0-10 against the Mets, is it time for Rob Thompson to move Kyle Schwarber out of the lead off spot? Let us know in the comments below! Moving on from the Braves and Mets, we take a look ahead to the upcoming week's schedule which includes 3 games in Chicago against the Cubs before returning home for the weekend against the Nationals. Can the Phillies start another run and win 5 games this week? Despite having an off day Monday, can the Phillies use the momentum of their comeback win on Sunday to start another hot stretch?

On this episode of “Agree 2 Disagree,” Thomas Arnone, Brian Wilson, and Greg Milakovic will provide Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Post Game reactions. The Phillies had a big home stand this week taking on the Atlanta Braves and Mets ending the homestand 2-3. The Phillies start the week on the road taking on the Chicago Cubs before returning home to host the Washington Nationals on the weekend. Despite not being traded on Draft Night, Tobias Harris continues to be in trade rumors as the Philadelphia Sixers decide what’s best for them. The Phoenix Suns are one of the teams that are most heavily linked to Harris. Join Thomas Arnone, Brian Wilson, and Greg Milakovic as they recap Sunday's comeback victory and series win vs the Mets. This comeback win today will pay dividends as the Phillies continue to make up ground in the NL East. Join the fellas and let them know if you Agree or Disagree with that statement. Through 7 innings of today’s game, this had the looks of a disastrous 1-4 homestand against NL East rivals, however, the switch flipped thanks to the Mets bullpen and the Phillies erased a 3-run deficit to win the game and series. The guys will also look ahead at the upcoming week facing the Cubs and Nationals. The fellas will touch on the Tobias Harris rumors and whether or not they think he will be traded or not before the season. Finally, the guys will end the show as they always do with their Crumb of the Week segment.

Today's podcast is giving the betting odds on the 2023 NFC East Division. There hasn't been a repeat winner since the Philadelphia Eagles won between 2001 - 2004. The betting favorite to win the 2023 NFC East Division is the Philadelphia Eagles. We break all the odds and give our best bets and prediction on this load NFL Division Join the conversation and come bet with your boys!

AEW and NJPW are back at it once again for another Forbidden Door pay-per-view event! AEW World Heavyweight Champion MJF puts his title on the line against Hiroshi Tanahashi. Will Ospreay look to take the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship from Kenny Omega? The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, and Claudio Castagnoli) along with Konosuke Takeshita, and Shota Umino go to war against the Elite ("Hangman" Adam Page, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson), Eddie Kingston, and Tomohiro Ishii. The Owen Hart Cup Tournament kicks off with CM Punk taking on Satoshi Kojima. Orange Cassidy defends his AEW International Championship against NJPW World Television Champion Zach Sabre Jr, Katsuyori Shibata, and Daniel Garcia. The AEW Women’s World Championship is on the line when Toni Storm and Strong Women’s Champion Willow Nightingale go head to head. The IWGP World Heavyweight Championship is also on the line when Sanada defends against “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry. Who will join Sting and Darby Allin to take on Le Suzuki Gods (Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara, and Minoru Suzuki)? Adam Cole is also in action when he takes on Tom Lawlor. Ritz and Butters break it all down and answer the question…who will steal the show? The Bloodline goes to WAR! Following Jimmy and Jey Uso super kicking Roman Reigns and taking out Solo Sioka, The Usos will square off against The Bloodline at Money In The Bank! Seth “Freakin” Rollins puts his WWE World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Finn Balor! Cody Rhodes faces off against Dominik Mysterio with Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley in Mysterio’s corner. Ricochet, Shinsuke Nakamura, LA Knight, Santos Escobar, Butch, Damian Priest and Logan Paul all square off in the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder match. Also competing in a Money In The Bank Ladder Match are Zelina Vega, Becky Lynch, Zoey Stark, Bayley, Iyo Sky, and WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus for a shot at one of the two women’s championships. The returning Liv Morgan teams with her long-time tag partner Raquel Rodriguez to take on the newly crowned Unified WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler!.

Former Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl guard Brandon Brooks joins Les Bowen on today’s episode of “Bowen On The Birds.” Brandon was still performing at a very high level when a series of serious injuries led to his retirement from the NFL. Unlike many players who struggle to find purpose and focus in retirement, Brandon plunged into the MBA program at Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania. Les plans to talk to him about the transition, and his plans moving forward. Where does he go from here? Also, Brandon’s former right guard spot is up for grabs this training camp, so we’ll get his thoughts on who would be the best person for the job, and about the dominant OL group, he was a vital cog in for several years. What makes Jeff Stoutland such an effective coach?

What do Calvin Johnson, Randy Moss, Larry Fitzgerald, and Julio Jones all have in common? They are some of the best NFL Wide Receivers since the year 2000! Tonight we take a look at the best of the best when it comes to those athletes that run the length of the field all with the hopes of catching that game-winning touchdown pass. Which team will have produced the best WRs in the league? The Philadelphia Eagles? The Dallas Cowboys? The New England Patriots? Or maybe the San Francisco 49ers? Whom do they believe are the top ones they’d build an offense around? How do the current NFL WRs stack up against legends from the 2000s like Randy Moss and Terrell Owens? Do the changes and evolutions in today’s passing game alter the way you view or value WRs now compared to back then? This topic will certainly conjure several disagreements and points of debate, so make sure you join in on the conversation! To end the show the BOAF panel goes “NO HUDDLE” as they discuss anything and everything else surrounding the NFL, sports, and anything else that we find worth discussing!

Of the following: Kenneth Gainwell, D’Andre Swift, or Rashaad Penny, who will be the RB 1 for the upcoming season for the Philadelphia Eagles? Kenneth Gainwell, the returning veteran, saw more reps at RB1 during the Eagles’ playoff run and emerged as an early favorite to earn the job. Swift and Penny, the newest Eagles, look to try to take the top spot come September 10th. Training camp will be critical not only for them but also for offensive coordinator Brian Johnson. How will Johnson incorporate these running backs, including Boston Scott and Trey Sermon? Will he go back to the recent Eagles tradition and use a running back by committee or will he have his eyes set on a permanent RB1? A recent article surfaced which ranked the top deep ball quarterbacks from the previous season. Jalen Hurts ranked third behind Tua Tagovailoa and Geno Smith, but ahead of the likes of Dak Prescott, Kirk Cousins, and Patrick Mahomes. It really shows Hurts’ progression as a quarterback. The NFL held its conference call regarding its stances on gambling. While the league gets a ton of revenue from gambling, however, it prevents players and employees of NFL teams from partaking in said activities to protect the integrity of the game. Is the league being hypocritical in its approach to gambling?

Former Philadelphia Eagles players Irving Fryar and Holiis Thomas will talk NFL football with former Eagles teammate Barrett Brooks. Brooks played in Philadelphia from 1995-98 seasons. He retired after winning Super Bowl XL with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006. Brooks, since retiring, has had a remarkable rise in the sports media industry. Starting off as an unpaid intern, he is now a familiar face on NBC Sports Philadelphia as the host of “Birds Huddle.” Irving and Hollis will discuss their individual habits and routines during the off-season of their careers in preparation for the regular season games. How was their workout different during the off-season, regular season, and playoffs? Did the diet have any drastic changes? What’s the best way these up-and-coming young guys like Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, Jordan Davis, and Nakobe Dean can prepare themselves for the grueling 18 weeks of an NFL Schedule? To conclude the show as always, Hollis gives his history lesson in “History with Hollis.” What will Hollis talk about this week?

What are the Philadelphia 76ers' plans for James Harden and Tobias Harris this offseason? Rumors have circulated that the Sixers are planning to re-sign Harden to a team-friendly contract, despite Harden being eligible for a four-year, $210 million contract if he returns to the team in the offseason. Tobias Harris is in the last year of a five-year, $180 million contract he signed in 2019. Harris has been the center of many trade rumors, but the Philadelphia 76ers were stubborn with pulling the trigger. Is now the time the Sixers unload on Harris' contract for the team to improve their bench and prepare themselves for a Tyrese Maxey extension? Will James Harden AND Tobias Harris end up on the Sixers' roster this upcoming season? Tomorrow night is the 2023 NBA Draft. It is a lock that France's Victor Wembanyama will head to the San Antonio Spurs as the number-one overall pick. What will the Charlotte Hornets do with the #2 pick? Will Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller end up in Charlotte, or will the Hornets pull off a draft night surprise? The Sixers do not have a first-round pick in 2023; what are the chances that Philadelphia will make a selection in the first round?