Daily News Sports Talk

Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) of Sports Illustrated joins the Popcast this week for a sports roundup. Ducey and host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) talk the Home Run Derby, how MLB could introduce a skills competition at All-Star Week, LeBron to the Lakers, Carmelo Anthony’s future and expectations for the Knicks after a promising Summer League. Also, in this week’s Popping Off, Popper explains the perils soccer faces as the sport ventures into the realm of replay.  

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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David Adler (@_dadler) of MLB.com joins the Popcast this week to bounce around the league as the All-Star break approaches. Adler and host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) talk Mets, Yankees, and some of the biggest surprises in baseball this season with the first half coming to a close.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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Daily News Knicks beat writer Stefan Bondy (@SBondyNYDN) joins the Popcast this week to the talk the Knicks’ draft and the organization’s plans for the summer. Bondy and host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) discuss first-round pick Kevin Knox, Steve Mills and Scott Perry’s team-building approach, the development of Frank Ntilikina, when Kristaps Porzingis will return from his torn ACL and more. Bondy and Popper also give their picks for who will win the World Cup.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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Andy Vasquez (@andy_vasquez) of The Record returns to the Popcast this week to break down what was an exhilarating and certainly controversial U.S. Open out an Shinnecock. Vasquez and host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) discuss Brooks Koepka winning his second straight title, Phil Mickelson's breach of etiquette and more. Also, in this week's Popping Off, Popper admits to being wrong about Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. 

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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The Record’s Andy Vasquez (@andy_vasquez) joins the Popcast this week to preview the U.S. Open, which kicks off Thursday on Long Island. Andy calls in from Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southhampton to discuss the layout of the course as well as the many contenders in this year’s tournament with host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper). Also, in this week’s Popping Off, Popper highlights the juxtaposition between Alexander Ovechkin and Kevin Durant.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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Daily News columnist Peter Botte (@PeterBotte) joins the Popcast this week to talk Mets and Yankees ahead of this weekend’s subway series at Citi Field. Botte and host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) also discuss the Stanley Cup Final and what this victory would mean for Alexander Ovechkin, as well as how American soccer fans should approach watching a World Cup without the U.S. national team. Then in this week’s Popping Off, Popper drops some statistics to remind everyone to remain focused on the issues NFL players are protesting, and not Donald Trump’s insane alternate narrative.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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Our Daily News social issues and sports columnist Carron Phillips (@carronJphillips) joins the Popcast this week to discuss the NFL’s new national anthem policy. Phillips and host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) discuss how the league could come up with such a dumb and out-of-touch policy and what it all means heading into what will assuredly be another tumultuous of protests and discord. Also, in this week’s Popping Off, Popper discusses the Ringer’s bombshell piece on the possible burner accounts operated by Sixers GM Bryan Colangelo.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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We have a very special episode of the Popcast for you today. First, Daily News MLB columnist John Harper (@NYDNHarper) joins host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) to talk the end of Matt Harvey’s tenure with the Mets and how we all should feel about this unceremonious divorce. Then, Popper plays for you his exclusive 20-minute sit-down conversation with Joe Namath, who was making an appearance at local charity art event in Manhattan. Popper asks Namath about Sam Darnold and the trials of playing quarterback in NYC. Also, in this week’s Popping off, Popper discusses the best story in sports that is flying under the radar.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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Sports Illustrated’s Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) joins the Popcast this week to talk NBA playoffs. Popper and host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) discuss what’s next for the teams that lost, like the Thunder, Blazers and Wizards, and look ahead to what should be a captivating Round 2. Also, in this week’s Popping Off, Popper explains why Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov may be unfit to lead an NBA franchise.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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The NFL Draft starts Thursday night, and we have you covered on the Popcast this week. Daily News Jets columnist Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) and Giants columnist Pat Leonard (@PLeaonrdNYDN) join host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) in back-to-back segments to discuss what each New York football team will do with its pick, and whether those selections are the right decisions.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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