(1:30) — KNICKS: JJ gives the three names he would be OK with the Knicks hiring as their next head coach.

(11:35) JETS: The Steelers signed Aaron Rodgers, and Week 1 just got more interesting for the Jets.

(14:04) METS: Mets choke away a four-run lead to the Dodgers in Thursday’s 6-5 loss. But the Mets look like a team that has closed the gap with the Dodgers.

(16:55) YANKEES: Max Fried pitched like he had a chip on his shoulder as the Yankees take two out of three against the Guardians.

(20:24) CALLS: Callers talk Carlos Rodon, excitement over the Knicks having a new coach, and what bench players the Knicks should keep.

(31:09) JOE BENINGO: Joe talks about why he wants nothing to do w KD, who’s call it was to fire Tom Thibodeau, and New York's most surprising firings, from Buck Showalter to Joe Torre.

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Guest: Joe Beningo

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