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The Animals start the work week talking the return of UFC as Adam Hill from the Las Vegas Review Journal joins the show to recap the fight in Jacksonville, Florida. Kurt Helin from ProBasketballTalk gives us insight on the NBA, and Tadd Haislop of Sporting News talks about what is happening in the NFL, including the recent release of the schedule.

Mike Heck from MMAFighter.com talks with Josh about what they thought about UFC 249. Will Khabib vs Gaethje be next? Also with the Covid 19 pandemic affecting the Sports world still, Could this Change University Of Hawaii Football Schedule. find out today' episode

Governor David Ige joined the conversation to provide updates on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. With the state legislature back in session today, Governor Ige said he is hoping for approval on borrowing funds from the federal government’s treasury loan program to temporarily fix the state’s budget crisis. The Governor also shared that he will be distributing $170 million in CARES Act funds to Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai counties. Honolulu County has already received direct CARES Act funding.

Rich Miano from Spectrum talks about the Tagovailoa's, Tua's move to Miami and Taulia's expected transfer spots. Mike Sando from The Athletic talks NFL news, how the NFL will return and his top picks for the season. Josh Martin, Editorial Director of Close Up 360 and co-host on Hollywood Hoops, talks NBA and their chances of reopening the season this year.

On this Aloha Friday, ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas joins the show to talk about the future of college basketball, Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn talks about how he is helping during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Dr. T makes his weekly stop on the show.

The former Punahou and UCLA kicker talks about his off-season with the Houston Texans and how he is helping out during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ESPN College Basketball analyst Jay Bilas joins the Animals to talk about the future of college basketball and how the G League may jeapordize the future of the game.

University of Hawaii President David Lassner joined the conversation to provide additional information about the University’s recent announcement to resume in-person classes in the fall. Lassner said that while in-person instruction will resume, it will be highly modified to ensure the safety of students and faculty. Over the summer months, the University will be planning for multiple scenarios to prepare campuses for the school year.

With the NFL Schedule out, will games be changed because of the Covid 19 Pandemic. Football Fans let Josh know how they feel about the schedule. Also ESPN.com Major League Baseball Writer Joon Lee talks about the Korean Baseball League games he has been watching and the difference from them too the MLB.

University of Hawaii men's basketball coach, Eran Ganot, talks about what many describe as their best recruiting class coming in!