Hooked on Sports

Sean Grassi joins John as they give their lists for the 10 greatest World Series winning teams ever. Spoiler Alert: The lists could not be more different.

The NFL Draft usually revolves around talent evaluation, but this year's draft revolves around team strategies. Also, John reacts to the news of the league expanding the playoffs for this season and the NFL keeping the draft as scheduled despite concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

John delves into the side effects of the Mets losing Noah Syndergaard for the season after the pitcher tore his UCL, requiring Tommy John surgery. He also talks about the decision by the International Olympic Committee to postpone the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. He then talks about the importance of sports trivia in the sportscasting business.

The amount of action taken in response to the coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented. Plus, NFL Free Agency dominate sports headlines this week. John talks about Tom Brady signing with the Buccaneers, the Texans trading DeAndre Hopkins in a shocking trade to the Cardinals, and Dak Prescott being franchised tagged by the Cowboys. Also listen in for his winners & losers of the offseason so far.

John tells you all that you need to know about the sports impact on the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). He'll also delve into whether the Yankees should panic about their injuries and if the Cowboys should extend Dak Prescott.

Tom Brady's free agency saga takes a turn, but will it matter in the end? The NFL combine moves to primetime, LeBron praises the young stars, Giannis is the frontrunner for MVP, and the Knicks can't handle prosperity. John's takes on all of these claims are on this episode.

In today's podcast, John reacts to all the headlines that have surrounded the Houston Astros cheating scandal the last two weeks, gives a radical proposal to the NBA All Star Game in the future, talks about how so many teams may look to change quarterbacks this offseason, and the injuries to Giancarlo Stanton and Luis Severino of the Yankees.

John will highlight teams that trended in the right and wrong directions across baseball this offseason with pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training today. He will also discuss the big NBA trades that took place at the deadline, the Dodgers trading for Mookie Betts, his thoughts on the XFL after one week, Cam Newton's future with the Carolina Panthers, Dak Prescott and the Cowboys discussing their contract situation, and the fallout of the Astros cheating scandal.

The Kansas City Chiefs are champions of the football world, defeating the San Francisco 49er 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV. Aliyah Funschelle of Wichita State reacts to her Chiefs winning the Super Bowl, her experiences covering her beloved Wichita State basketball squad, and talks about what she preaches about women in sports. John also reacts to the blockbuster trade that sent former AL MVP Mookie Betts from the Boston Red Sox to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Knicks dismissing team president Steve Mills, and the Falcons not interested in re-signing soon-to-be free agent defensive end Vic Beasley.

The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs are ready for Super Bowl LIV. Who will win? John says.....