Matt starts the third and final hour of Pushing The Odds talking NFL football. He discusses the latest news about the Oakland Raiders and trade and salary expectations of Khalil Mack. Later, Matt is joined by Charlie Sokaitis, Green Bay NBC26's sports journalist, via phone to talk player trade options for Green Bay Packers and expectations for upcoming NFL preseason games. Matt then examines the hurdles facing Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in order to have a good season. Matt closes the show by taking a moment to acknowledge the recent passing of legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin.

Matt kicks off the first hour of the show by taking a moment to acknowledge the recent passing of legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin. Today's Hard 4 Stories: 1.) Jose Urena's 97 mph first-pitch fastball that intentionally hit Ronald Acuna in the elbow. 2.) Upcoming Philadelphia Eagles- New England Patriot game, the first since their 2018 Superbowl matchup. 3.) Dez Bryant pays the Cleveland Browns a visit. 4.) Kyle Kuzma feels that LA Lakers are being underestimated. Later, Florida-Times Union's sports columnist Eugene Frenette joins the show via phone and discusses GQ magazine's interview with Jacksonville Jaguar's Jalen Ramsey.

The second hour of Pushing The Odds starts with Matt discussing the 3 upcoming preseason NFL games; Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots, and New York Jets vs. Washington Redskins. Later, Matt is joined by The Athletic's Jeff Schultz via phone to talk about Jose Urena's intentional throw during the Marlins-Braves' game and other MLB news. Later, Matt discuss the potential DraftKings could make in the sports gambling market.

Matt kicks off the first hour of the show by taking a moment to acknowledge the recent passing of legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin. Today's Hard 4 Stories: 1.) Jose Urena's 97 mph first-pitch fastball that intentionally hit Ronald Acuna in the elbow. 2.) Upcoming Philadelphia Eagles- New England Patriot game, the first since their 2018 Superbowl matchup. 3.) Dez Bryant pays the Cleveland Browns a visit. 4.) Kyle Kuzma feels that LA Lakers are being underestimated. Later, Florida-Times Union's sports columnist Eugene Frenette joins the show via phone and discusses GQ magazine's interview with Jacksonville Jaguar's Jalen Ramsey.

In the second hour of the show, Matt continues his though on Jalen Ramsey. He also talks about Ronald Acuna of the Atlanta Braves. He also touches on the dominance of the Boston Red Sox this year.

Patrick Everson from Cover.com joins Matt.

Patrick Everson from Covers.com joins Matt.