Chris discusses how the St. Louis Cardinals can continue to blow open the wild card race, and compares the stat lines of Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Shohei Ohtani, and Salvador Perez as they fight for AL MVP. He also tries to understand Kevin Kiermaier’s possibly unsportsmanlike actions against the Blue Jays. Chris breaks down Week 2 of the NFL season, as well as each of the 122 players eligible for the next Hall of Fame class in Canton. Lastly, he talks about Ben Simmons’ career in Philadelphia coming to a close, and some of the NHL’s free agency news.

Chris breaks down the highly competitive NL West and the effects of a surprisingly chippy Subway Series before recapping the career of late Vikings center Mick Tinglehoff. He also takes time to remember Norm MacDonald, an iconic comedian who impacted sports through Bob Uecker stories, O.J. Simpson jokes, and the all-time best ESPYs monologue. This episode also features a recap of the biggest games from the NFL’s 2021 opening week, the Saints’ COVID outbreak, Ryan Kesler’s seemingly finished career, and anticipation of the New Jersey 87’s return.

Chris chronicles the Hall of Fame careers of Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons, Marvin Miller, and Al Michaels, while memorializing the 10 Cooperstown icons lost since the pandemic started. He also recaps Ida’s impact, particularly in the northeast, and the sportscaster who narrowly escaped floodwaters thanks to a colleague. The late Willard Scott earns a tribute, not only as a Today Show weatherman, but someone who created happiness among everyone. Chris discusses the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11 and how Mike Piazza helped the U.S. begin to heal. He also goes over the NHL’s return to the Olympic Games and the Montreal Canadiens’ latest moves.

Chris discusses Hurricane Ida’s ongoing impact and reminds how big a role Saints football will play in the emotional aspect of the recovery effort, as it did after Hurricane Katrina. He also discusses how Cam Newton’s release and Urban Meyer’s personnel decisions may both be part of a more touchy subject: vaccination. Chris talks about Michael Strahan’s number being retired, NHL contract extensions, how the “thumbs down” actually benefits the Mets, and the 50th anniversary of the first all-minority MLB lineup.

Chris makes his case for the newly-retired Henrik Lundqvist as the best goaltender not named Martin Brodeur or Patrick Roy. He pays tribute to the late Rod Gilbert and explains how he inadvertently got him his job, while also paying tribute to the late Jimmy Hayes. Chris chronicles the Sony Michel trade, the Jets’ & Jaguars’ medical misfortune, starting QB decisions, and the senior finalists for the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Lastly, Chris goes over Brandon Belt’s emotional performance, the Yankees’ 11-game win streak, Miguel Cabrera’s 500th home run, the newest collegiate alliance, and more.

Chris recaps the magic of the Field of Dreams Game, from the ceremony to the walk-off, and how it can help improve the MLB’s image after the Astros scandal the way the Winter Classic did after the NHL lockout. He also appeals to pitcher safety after Oakland’s Chris Bassitt took a line drive to the head (he’ll be okay), goes over the NBA’s Christmas schedule, and briefly discusses NBA & NHL free agency, including Joe Thornton’s signing with Florida.

Chris breaks down Los Angeles’ Astros hatred and trade for Max Scherzer & Trea Turner. He also discusses the Cubs’ gifts to New York, as well as the Yankees’ trade for Joey Gallo and the Jays’ acquisition of Brad Hand. This week also features the NHL & NBA’s intense free agency period, Evander Kane’s accusations of throwing games, and the Colts getting horribly coincidental injury news. Lastly, Giants training camp goes full MMA, and USA Women’s Gymnastics wins finishes with the gold and total medal lead despite Simone Biles’ partial absence.

Chris tries to empathize Simone Biles’ decision while still questioning the timing of it, he points out how jet leg caused some of the troubles for USA Men’s Basketball, and breaks down the early struggles of USA Women’s Soccer, as well as Katie Ledecky’s remarkable bounce back. This week also features MLB deadline trades benefiting the Padres, Rays, and Mets, not to mention the Yankee bullpen continuing where it left off before the All-Star Break. Aaron Rodgers is back, Michael Thomas is out, the SEC is looking to create a monopoly, and the NBA Draft takes place. Finally, the NHL’s transactional news focuses primarily on Chicago’s signing of Seth Jones and trade for Marc-Andre Fleury.

Chris breaks down the Bucks’ Finals win over the Suns, the Seattle Kraken’s fairly conservative expansion draft picks, and a number of NHL transactions outside the draft. He also discusses Luke Prokop following Carl Nassib’s footsteps with the NHL and the Mets’ weekend of blown leads and comebacks. Chris also brings light to the lack of female play-by-play opportunities following the MLB’s first all-female broadcast, as well as Cam Akers’ Achilles injury and Collin Morikawa’s Open victory.

In a highly newsworthy week, Chris breaks down the Stanley Cup Final, and pays tribute to the NHL on NBC and its impact on his career. He goes over goaltender Pekka Rinne’s retirement (including when he saw his empty net goal in person, kind of) and the Minnesota Wild’s buyouts of Zach Parise & Ryan Suter. Chris discusses the NBA Final, the previous week of baseball (including Ronald Acuña, Jr’s injury, a wild Yankees-Astros series, and All-Star Week), and the MLB’s potential rule changes. Lastly, Chris talks about the unofficial new single-season sacks NFL leader, and a Sunday in London featuring the Men’s Wimbledon Singles & UEFA Euro Final.