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Dodgers AZL Manager Tony Cappuccilli joins the show to discuss his coaching career; developing younger players for the big league level; and more.

97.3 ESPN Host and 76ers Beat Writer Kevin McCormick joins to talk about what the 76er's will do to Ben Simmons, will it be a trade, Josh and Kevin give there take on it, Stephen A Smith Say Devin Booker is the Next Kobe Bryant, does this mean that the Suns might have enough. also more details on the college playoff format will more bowl games be gone.

Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN talks the NBA and the immense backlash against Ben Simmons and speculation if his time is over in Philly. Russell Baxter of Fansided talks the NFL and the saga of Aaron Rodgers versus the Green Bay Packers. Lincoln Mitchell, professor and baseball writer, talks the MLB’s crackdown on pitchers over substance abuse

The animals are on this Monday edition recapping all the headlines over the weekend, including a great finish to the US Open, the NBA Playoffs, and the passing of the great Robert Kekaula. Larry Beil from KGO TV in San Francisco talks about his relationship with Robert over the years. Then, Andrew Grief from the LA Times talks about the Clippers and what the Clippers need to do to tie the series, but without a big piece in the lineup. And Paul Biancardi joins the show to talk about the NBA Lottery and the Draft this year, who;s got the best shot at winning out on this draft?

The rumors of Philadelphia 76er's trading Ben Simmons after how he played in the series against Atlanta, is the blame on him, Joel Embiid or Doc Rivers, Josh gives his thoughts on the topic, Sports Attoney Jeremy Evans joins to talk about the NCAA is moving quickly after the Supreme Court ruled in Student Athletes favor too them getting compensated for there likeness.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser's Stephen Tsai and Bobby Curran reminisce about their time spent with Robert Kekaula.

Rainbow Wahine shortstop Nawai Kaupe! Kaupe recently completed her junior season at UH. She led the Rainbow Wahine in RBIs (22), home runs (6), runs scored (24) and triples (3). The talented shortstop out of Wailuku, Maui was an NFCA West All-Region Third Team selection for her efforts. Kaupe was also named to the All-Big West Second Team.

Bob Ryan of ESPN joins us to talk NBA Playoffs and the downfall of the Philadelphia 76ers this weekend. Stephen Tsai of the Star Advertiser joins the show to remember the life of Robert Kekaula. Ryan Robert from Bleacher Report talks NFL news and his opinion on the situations of Deshaun Watson and Aaron Rodgers. Rex Hoggard of the Golf Channel talks Jon Rahm’s win in this weekend’s US Open.

The animals are on after Philadelphia forced game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks, and there was news earlier today that UH hired a new baseball coach. We rewind to that interview with Josh Pacheco earlier today. But the Dallas Mavericks are also in the news with Rick Carlisle resigning after 13 years with Dallas, so Bobby Karalla, digital content manager for the team, breaks down what is going down inside of the organization and what could happen moving forward.

New University of Hawaii Baseball head coach Rich Hill answered questions from the media after being formally introduced as the third head coach in program history.