Today's word of the day is 'dart' because Fallon Sherrock made some history in the sport (0:06). Gerrit Cole is now a Yankee and his press conference was hilarious (1:22). Let's talk about why. Doc Rivers was very honest when asked about LeBron James comments on load management (9:57). Do All-Star Game's even matter in sports (15:01)? Martha Ford announced that Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn would be back with the team in 2020 (21:29). David Tepper wants to join the MLS ranks to so I discuss expansion in sports and why people crave it (25:14). So You Wanna Talk To Samson (30:00)!? Someone asked me what I miss most about being a team President. Review - Love The Coopers (39:05). A Man is suing Russell Westbrook and the Utah Jazz for $68M, so how much do I think he'll get (42:33)? #waittosee
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Gerrit Cole's Yankee press conference made me laugh (12/18)

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Today’s word of the day is ’prophetic’ as in the Houston Astros as in dynasty as in Dana Brown as in when is it time to move on. The Astros have been bad this year. Pitching has been horrendous. Verlander is getting rocked. 11 games under .500. 0-5 vs the Yankees this season. Bu the GM says the team is too good to sell! (11:00) Shota Imanaga and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have found their grooves. Let’s talk about the contracts. Let’s talk about how good they have been. (18:12) MLB draft talk! The league sent memos to teams about draft dodging. Huh!? (32:20) We have 2 new tour dates! (35:40) Review: The Long Game. (38:05) NPPOD. (42:50) Commissioners met with the media to discuss what’s going on with gambling. In the fallout of Jontay Porter it’s all about integrity of the game.
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Is the Astros dynasty over? GM says team still too good to be sellers! Japanese rookie aces and MLB's warning on "draft dodging" (Episode 1047)

Today’s word of the day is ’preordained’ as in determined as in fate as in the Knicks won another thrilling finish against the Pacers in Game 1. The officiating was very questionable. The calls were very close. Some of them seemed like a joke. Is the NBA behind this? (9:20) The Timberwolves crushed the Nuggets. What a defensive effort. The reigning champs are down 2-0 now. Woof. (12:31) Pat Riley gave his end-of-season presser on the Heat. He had some things to say about Jimmy Butler. Will Butler get an extension? Will the Heat make big changes? (23:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Bally’s CEO on John Fisher’s attempt to relocate the Athletics. What did he have to say? (35:00) Review: The Idea of You. (40:00) Walker Buehler returned for the Dodgers yesterday after missing all of 2023. 2nd Tommy John surgery. Dodgers need him to be good, can he ever be great? (42:00) We have a new college football bowl game sponsor! (48:00) What is going on at college campuses? 
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Knicks win Game 1 with VERY QUESTIONABLE late calls by officials! Is Pat Riley done with Jimmy? Bally's CEO on Athletics! (Episode 1046)

Today’s word of the day is ’future’ as in the Miami Marlins as in the San Diego Padres as in Luis Arráez has been traded already. It’s only May! Why would the Marlins do this now? What does this mean for the team’s future? Why did the Padres make this move so soon? (15:40) The Lakers have fired Darvin Ham. Two seasons is all he got. Why did LeBron James do this? (19:55) Alek Manoah returned for the Blue Jays and he got rocked. Blue Jays manager said the team still believes in him. Should they? (22:50) Patrick Beverley apologized for his antics. (31:08) Review: Roast of Tom Brady. (36:00) Upset city in the Miami Grand Prix. Lando Norris wins the race. Max Verstappen finishes second. (44:00) NPPOD. (47:35) We’ve got lawsuit talk! We’re back to the Tampa Bay Rays and what’s going on with the limited partners there.
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Marlins start fire sale with trade of Luis Arráez! Lakers fire Darvin Ham! What a weekend of racing! (Episode 1045)

Nothing Personal Tour Part 1 wraps up live from New York City. I'm joined by my good friend Pablo Torre!
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Today’s word of the day is ’40’ as in 40 points as in Jalen Brunson as in 3-straight games with 40 points as in goodbye 76ers. The process is over. Joel Embiid’s season is done again. (8:15) The Bucks have been eliminated by the Pacers. The Pacers have done it to the Bucks all season. Patrick Beverly is going to get fined big. Doc Rivers was a waste. Giannis was hurt. And Dame wasn’t enough. (17:10) NPPOD. (19:26) Another update on the Athletics in Vegas! This time it comes from an earnings call with a Bally’s executive. What did he have to say? (31:42) Review: The Talented Mr. Ripley (36:45) What are the Yankees going to do with Aaron Judge? He has been ice cold this year so far. Will Aaron Boone move him in the lineup? (43:06) MLB on Roku? It could be happening. Sunday morning on Roku. And players hate it! But what does it mean for the health of broadcasting rights? (49:20) What is happening with the NCAA? How close are we to players being employees?
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Gerrit Cole's Yankee press conference made me laugh (12/18)

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