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PGA Tour dying a slow death

In a move that could reignite professional golf’s civil war, Jon Rahm is expected to sign with LIV Golf. The defection to the Saudi-backed circuit, long rumored since the Ryder Cup. The news comes just weeks after Rahm pulled...

If you pay Shohei Ohtani 600 Million Dollars you need your head examined

The Doggie talks MLB Free Agency, Shohei Ohtani's bid to become the highest player in MLB, and the Yankees are closing in on trading for Juan Soto.

Bengals win over Jags was great for the NFL

The Doggie talked NFL Standings and all the 6-6 teams in the AFC. This can be good for the NFL as a team like the Bills could sneak in and make for a good game against a higher seed.

San Francisco 49ers are the class of the NFC

Greg Olsen of Fox Sports joined the Doggie to talk Eagles - 49ers and the ramifications of this loss as San Francisco looks poised to make a push for the Super Bowl.

Scrooge roots for schedule disaster

As Doggie is one to do, he's rooting for more bad NFL Games to ruin Sunday Drive & Steve Torre's Day.

The Bears don't deserve to be playing in primetime

If the quality of these NFL games doesn't improve, I'll be spending my free time on JFK and solving his Assassination.

College Football Playoff Chaos

Alabama beating Georgia would cause College Football Playoff chaos and other potential playoff scenarios.

Peg Simpson, witness to JFK Assassination recounts that day

Peg Simpson, now 84, is among the last surviving witnesses who are sharing their stories as the nation marks the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination.

Chiefs don't have a reliable pass catcher outside of Kelce

Patrick Mahomes is the best quarterback in football, but his wide receivers haven’t done him any favors during the 2023 season.

Don't try to sell me on 6 loss teams as "playoff teams"

You can't sell me on a 6 loss team making the NFL Playoffs.

Another QB out for the season

Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor revealed on Friday that the star QB is done for the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist suffered during a 34-20 loss to the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on “Thursday Night Football.”

The A's have no choice but to leave Oakland

Major League Baseball owners voted unanimously Thursday to allow the Oakland Athletics to move to Las Vegas, paving the way for the second relocation of a baseball team in the past half-century.

Cleveland Browns dealt a critical blow

Buffalo Bills Season is slipping away

The Bills continue to be wildly inconsistent as they fall to 5-5 and are in danger of not making the playoffs.

Michigan continues to play the victim

Chris talked about the Jim Harbaugh Suspension as Michigan still cries foul and feel like they have been wronged. Chris also talked about Penn State and James Franklin's inability to beat a top 10 team.

Jim Harbaugh got what he deserves

The Big Ten has suspended Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the regular season as the league disciplines the program under its sportsmanship policy amid the ongoing NCAA investigation into the school's in-person sign-stealing ring.

Bears would be better served to lose tonight

Chris talked Thursday Night Football and with the Bears having the Carolina pick this year, it's the only thing interesting in this game.

It's time for the Big 10 to take action against Michigan Football

The Mad Dog wants to see the Big 10 suspend Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the regular season and let him return for the college football playoffs. He also wants an admission of guilt...

Manager roulette continues in MLB

Doggie talked about the revolving door of managers as Craig Counsell lands in Chicago, Carlos Mendoza ends up in New York with the Mets and Stephen Vogt grabs the Cleveland Guardians. Chris had major issues with the Mets...

Three teams that have "prove it" games this weekend

Doggie thinks this is a huge weekend for the Cowboys, Bills & Dolphins this weekend as it's time for these teams to prove they are legit contenders.

Remembering Bob Knight

Jay Bilas shares stories of the late great Bob Knight as a coach, broadcaster, and person.

Tall order for Diamondbacks tonight

The Doggie previews Game 5 of the World Series as the Diamondbacks are down 3-1 clinging to life.

Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo knows how to motivate

Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo joined the Doggie and put to rest any idea that he was upset with him. Bobby valentine also checks into to talk about the passing of Frank Howard.

No one is keeping me out of the World Series

The Doggie made it to Arizona for Game 3 of the World Series. No one is keeping me out of the World Series

Steve Phillips likes Texas in a competitive 7 Game Series

Steve Phillips joined the Doggie to talk about the World Series and they both agree this is a battle between two flawed teams that will be very competitive.

World Series has a chance to have some juice

The Doggie previews the World Series matchup between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks and because these are "flawed" teams, this has a chance to be a very competitive series.

The shortest retirement in history

The Doggie returns after a very, very brief "retirement" and explains how this all happened.

MLB completely mishandles Bryan Abreu suspension

Chris talked about a classic game 5 in the ALCS Friday Night as the Astros win a classic and the benches clear. MLB completely mishandles Bryan Abreu suspension

If not now than when for Penn State Football

Penn State needs to beat Ohio State. James Franklin needs a signature win for the Penn State Football Program.

Troy Aikman enjoys Joe Burrow's old style approach to the QB position

HOF QB Troy Aikman joined the Doggie for an in-depth conversation about his broadcasting career, being a 3X Super Bowl Champ, the way today's game is played and any regrets he might have.

A trip down memory lane

The Doggie takes a trip down memory lane as he celebrates his 64th Birthday.

The Michigan Football Schedule is a disgrace

Doggie talked about the Big 10 Conference and it's so top heavy it's a joke. Not to mention that the Big 10 West is beyond bad and the out of conference schedule is a complete joke.

A complete disaster betting this weekend

The Doggie couldn't pick a winner this weekend if his life depended on it and he's dragging Fat Rob, his partner in crime, down with him.

No pass for the Atlanta Braves this season

The Braves season comes to a crashing halt as the Phillies prove to be too much again. Despite having a great regular season, this was a major disappointment.

This is a new low for the Los Angeles Dodgers Franchise

The Doggie doesn't believe the blame should fall on Dave Roberts for this disastrous end of a season. How about Andrew Friedman shoulder some of the blame for this roster?

The NFL has a schedule issue

The Doggie breaks down some more NFL Primetime games and there just aren't enough great matchups to support all these TV Partners.

MLB taking unfair criticism over postseason schedule

The Doggie talked about Rob Manfred taking hits for postseason scheduling, the Braves save their season, and the Dodgers aren't dead just yet.

Teams I thought were contenders might be pretenders

The Doggie bought in early with the Cowboys, Bills, & Ravens but might want a do-over after what we saw this weekend.

Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde is confident in his young pitching staff

Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde talks about having 6 days off, a young team, his closer, moment not being too big, and his starting rotation.

Texas Rangers Manager Bruce Bochy is expecting low scoring games against Baltimore

Texas Rangers Manager Bruce Bochy joined the Doggie to talk about sweeping the Rays, an up and down season, and facing a very good Baltimore Team in the ALDS.

The Rays are a no-show in playoffs

The Doggie destroys the Rays for their terrible attendance & even worse play as the Rangers bounce them from the playoffs in a quick 2 games.

Texas Rangers try to play spoiler

The Doggie talks about the Texas Rangers and never bet against Manager Bruce Bochy. He also discussed the New York Giants and Brian Daboll's sideline antics.

Refs hand Chiefs the game & Zach Johnson is lost

The Doggie is tired of the Chiefs getting every call known to man, the Mets look terrible in the way they handled Buck Showalter, and Zach Johnson is lost.

Big News on Mad Dog Sports Radio

The Doggie welcomes in the NEW Mad Dog Sports Radio Morning Show with Damon Amendolara & Michael Babchick.

Damian Lillard gets his wish

The Portland Trail Blazers are trading guard Damian Lillard to play to alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Phoenix Suns.

Joe Namath should stay out of the Zach Wilson Debate

The Doggie weighed in on the Zach Wilson QB Situation and the last thing the Jets need is Joe Namath going on local New York Radio bashing this kid.

College Football rules the weekend

College Football delivered on Saturday! Notre Dame with a devastating loss, Deion Sanders eats humble pie, and FSU rolls in death valley.

Not enough compelling matchups in week 3 of the NFL

Doggie is looking forward to this weekends college football matchups more than the NFL.

Giants will be a sacrificial lamb in San Francisco

Giants are in an impossible spot against the 49ers as injures and a short week have put them in an unwinnable game.