The football takeover starts today on Fresh Takes! Nick Felice and Paul Russo start the football preview for the 2026 season with fantasy talk! The guys discuss the players to keep an eye on, who to avoid, and what leagues they are in affect how they approach each draft. Paul also talks about his trip down to Williamsport for the Little League World Series and the incredible experience he had at the Little League Classic.

Its a grab bag episode of Fresh Takes! Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the Little League World Series, the ever ongoing debate of college sports in the current climate and where it stacks up against the professional ranks, and look ahead to their football preview schedule of shows.

The MLB Deadline came and went on Monday and the guys have plenty to discuss. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap and react to the major deals of the day and what the future may hold heading into an even murkier offseason. Next, Paul offers his immediate reaction to the Commanders signing Stefon Diggs to a one year deal. Lastly, the guys review Spider-Man: Brand New Day which they say on Saturday.

LeBron James makes his final decision and is heading to the Sixers. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the move and how that impacts the team and rest of the league. With the MLB Trade Deadline on Monday, the guys preview the day and what moves could be made.

Late July in the sports world means a grab bag edition of Fresh Takes. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss Paul seeing Paul Skenes pitch in-person on Sunday in Cleveland, Spain taking down Argentina in the World Cup title match, and early thoughts on the impending MLB trade deadline.

It was a big weekend in Utica as the famous Boilermaker Road Race took place for the 49th time. Nick Felice and Paul Russo were on site, as they participated in the 5K event during the weekend. The guys discuss the race and event that saw thousands take to the streets. The guys then talk about Big Brother 28 and offer their initial thoughts on the season as well as recap the MLB All Star Game.

For as long as they have been alive, Nick Felice and Paul Russo haven't seen US Soccer live up to what they have been selling. The guys talk about the deflating loss on Monday night to Belgium. They also talk about the rest of the World Cup as it begins to enter the quarterfinal stage. Next, Nick and Paul are on the run this weekend. They discuss the Boilermaker 5K in Utica on Sunday that they will be running in.

The Knockout Stage of the World Cup is here. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the matches and nations they are looking forward to seeing and preview the big game on Wednesday night for the United States. Next, the guys turn their attention to MLB All Star voting as another year of crazy results has happened. Lastly, Nick and Paul talk about the early stages of NBA free agency as there is plenty of movement so far.

The Knicks won the NBA Championship for the first time since 1973. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the win and what it means for the fans, as it is something that Nick has wanted for a long time. The guys also talk about the Stanley Cup Final as the Hurricanes took down the Golden Knights. The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books, and the guys discuss the chalk first four picks and if anything surprised them. Lastly, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded to Miami. Paul offers his reaction to the deal to his beloved Heat.

Knicks fans had been thrilled entering this week, as the team holds a series lead on the Spurs, now at 2-1. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the series so far, as the Knicks had the early jump, but now the Spurs have captured a little momentum. Next, the guys talk about the Stanley Cup Final as the series is deadlocked at 2-2 following another high-scoring affair on Tuesday.