Blazers with an interesting weekend, a total dud versus the Nuggets before taking advantage of the Suns...but Deni's back is an ongoing issue...how should the handle Deni down the stretch...plus, no more outrage for the tush push, but is a change coming to NFL playoff seeding?

Sprague is out today so it's a Dirty Swag edition that is all jacked up over the USA Hockey Gold Medal performance, beating Canada and all the emotional backstories that we a part of their journey....will it translate to any sort of increase in the sport's popularity moving forward?

Some College Football nuggies...do we need to adjust the win total projection for the Blazers now...some high school coaching gems and will Jokic play against the Blazers tonight?

Sprague becoming more of a golf fan every day...How much fun is this Australian Sports reporter having in Milan? Mad Dog has a different view of the Tony Clark saga...and are we excited for the Timbers season opener tomorrow?

What are most interested in watching with the Blazers down the stretch...Is Darryn Peterson worth a #1 pick...will the NFL step in at some point to keep Bears in Chicago and will the politicking for new stadiums ever end.

Is Rob Lowe underrated as an actor? Are we ready for the Pistons to win another NBA Title? We're convinced there are no set of rules that will keep NBA teams from tanking...and an Epic finish to a historic run to gold for the USA Women's Hockey team.

All sorts of new magic in the Hat this week, plus we play NBA Mid-Season Flip it or Stick it, and is the Cavs-Knicks game at MSG got enough sizzle for you on a Thursday night?

Now on the Ducks Beat for The Oregonian, Ryan Clarke joins the Ticker with the odd year for the Men's Basketball team and speculation on the future of Dana Altman.

So now the Seahawks are for sale...how much will they go for...how to make Happy Hour great again...Ryan Clarke joins the guys to discuss the mood around Ducks Men's Basketball and Dana Altman...is it time for him to take a victory lap?

The 2nd half of the Blazers season should only about this thing! Joe Cronin did a state of the team interview...what did he say and how does he see the future for his team? Plus, we delve into the KD Files...what will we find?