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CJ Dear re-joins Mitch to break down Green Bay's sensational victory over Dallas, Atlanta's scary offense, & the triumphs of of both New England & Pittsburgh in the NFL Divisional Playoffs. And Rob Crauder calls in to discuss what's happening in the NBA, including the Westbrook/Harden MVP debate, the state of NBA big men, and a power ranking of the game's best point guards.

The Australian Open begins tomorrow, and Mitch previews the tennis season's first major with his Tennis Channel co-workers George Panossian and Brandon Moglen. The guys discuss whether Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal can make a run despite being seeded low, if Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray should be considered the odds-on favorite in the men's draw, and whether Serena Williams is physically and mentally ready to win her 23rd grand slam.

College Football season is officially over, and Mitch is joined by regulars Sean Sullivan & Matt Wittenberg to recap Clemson's dramatic title victory, assess Alabama's next move, and look ahead to the fall of 2017. And Ryan Soles calls in to break down every NFL divisional playoff game this weekend, and make some NFL Hall of Fame predictions.

Mitch is joined by hip-hop artist and diehard sports fan Blacc Beckham on today's show, and the guys discuss the rapper's journey in music, the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves, & the standout NBA season of his good friend Willie Reed. And Adam Musto calls in to break down Aaron Rodgers' dominance against the Giants, Pittsburgh's continued home excellence, and the rest of NFL Wildcard Weekend's headlines.

Playoff football is finally here, and Matt Zickus stops by to break down all the action as NFL Wildcard Weekend approaches. And Brenna Haven returns to the show to talk about Duke's Grayson Allen dilemma, how Kentucky has found success this season, and whether the number of college basketball freshman is actually hurting the game.

Today's show features two great discussions with people who experienced once-in-a-lifetime sporting events in person. Mitch chats with Nick Edmonds & Ron Schiltz about the 2017 Rose Bowl game, the atmosphere in the stadium, and how the drama unfolded before their eyes. And Tyler Tesson calls in to share his reaction from attending the Winter Classic in St. Louis, and give a couple of thoughts on the upcoming NFL playoff games.

Mitch rings in the new year by bringing back two of his favorite guests. First MMA writer Jose Youngs recaps UFC 207, breaking down the rise of Cody Garbrandt and the fall of Ronda Rousey. And Chris Miller stops by to look at the NFL playoff field, and assess the head coaching vacancies at the conclusion of the regular season.

Bradford Bruns rejoins the show for the second half of the College Football Bowl preview, as he and Mitch make some important picks including the two playoff semifinals. And CJ Dear calls in to break down Week 17 in the NFL, make his prediction for the showdown between Detroit & Green Bay, and explain who he thinks should win the MVP.

Joe Crisalli joins Mitch in recapping an interesting Week 16 in the NFL, which featured injuries to Derek Carr & Marcus Mariota, a division-clinching performance by the Steelers, and the elimination of the defending Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos. And Jose Youngs calls in to preview UFC 207, discuss the return of Ronda Rousey, the brilliance of Dominick Cruz, and forecast what the future holds for Conor McGregor.

Mitch talks to George Panossian & Brett Connors about the NBA games on Christmas, some early tennis predictions for the female tour, and the best travel recommendations. And Sean Sullivan previews Week 16 in the NFL, and gives his thoughts on college football stars skipping their bowl games.