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On this abbreviated Thursday show, Gary continues your sports discussion.

Gary reacts to Thursday's Field of Dreams game between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox. A crazy and wild ninth inning caps off a great environment in Dyersville, Iowa. With a unique Field of Dreams Stadium, Gary links that environment and atmosphere to that of what we could see for UH football home games for the next couple of seasons on campus at the retrofitted T.C. Ching Athletic Complex.

Joining Gary today:

-Dave Hyde, South Florida Sun Sentinel columnist: how much will we see Tua and the starters in Miami's Week 1 preseason game against Chicago this weekend? With a young Dolphins team, where does Dave see the strengths of the team and with a second year quarterback, what might the playbook look like and could it get expanded? What Dave sees from Dolphins Training Camp, especially with the additions to the receiving corp.

Honolulu, HI American Legion Baseball team manager Orlando Gante joined Josh Pacheco to chat about his team improving to 32-0 after winning their American Legion World Series opener earlier today.

As we near the weekend, Josh continues your sports discussion on this abbreviated Thursday show.

It's a special day for Baseball as Josh discusses the upcoming Field of Dreams game between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox. Local youth baseball teams are at the forefront again as Honolulu Little League won earlier today in the West Regional semifinal to advance to the Little League World Series and the Honolulu American Legion also won their opening game at the American Legion World Series. earlier today.

Also, Josh continues the discussion on the awkward situation continuing on with the Houston Texans and their quarterback and with Week 1 of the NFL Preseason beginning later today, Josh tells you which game is getting the most headlines, but that they might be getting them for the wrong reasons.

Joining Josh today:

-Orlando Gante, Manager of the Honolulu American Legion team: at the World Series in North Carolina, the Manager joins us from the Opening Ceremonies and discusses how great the experience is for his team and what makes his group the most popular of all teams at the World Series.

Usayd Koshul from the Bears Report at 247 Sports talks the Chicago Bears, their quarterback competition between Andy Dalton and Justin Fields, as well as some small-name guys to watch out for this year. Ryan Radtke of Westwood One talks this year's NFL Schedule, his game he's most looking forward to commentating, and other stories of his past in college football commentating. Jeremy Mauss of Mountain West Wire talks the Rainbow Warriors and their chances of doing well this season in a stacked West division.

Join Daren Kimura for another edition of the Sports Cards and Collectibles Show!...Oh and it's also Elvis Week, so Daren decides to celebrate that too!

The Rivals Fantasy Football Show is back for the 2021 season! Get your tips on how to draft for your fantasy team this season with the Sports Animals! And Jeff Erickson from Rotowire talks about who you should be looking out for to make sure you start off on the right foot! Brought to you by Rivals Sports Bar and Lounge at the Waikiki Malia by Outrigger.

The animals are on with some big news...it's apparently Elvis Week! So the show is celebrating the King! Rob Demello from KHON2 talks about UH Football and practice and what the upcoming season could look like roster-wise to start. Then, Curtis Crabtree from KJR Radio in Seattle to talk about the Seahawks and minicamp. Also, lots of news going around sports so the Animals will give their take on it all.

University of Hawaii Athletics Director David Matlin joined Bobby Curran to discuss Ching Field and the upcoming challenges with the new COVID-19 restriction put into place by Governor David Ige yesterday.

We've reached the halfway point of the work week and Josh continues your sports discussion on this hump day Wednesday.

Josh reacts to the interview heard earlier in the day between Bobby Curran and UH Athletic Director David Matlin. From new restrictions set by the Governor on Tuesday to the many contingencies being worked on, there is caution and optimism. "Failure isn't an option." Where does Josh's skepticism lie?

Also, news coming from the NCAA in regards to their findings on the Baylor situation. It's clear there is a problem and that accountability is needed.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi joined The Sports Animals to discuss COVID-19 restrictions, how that affects University of Hawai'i Football and what the potential plans are to be able to allow 9,000 fans.