The Beat of Sports

After a come from behind victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, the Magic continue the quest for the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference. Philip Rossman-Reich joins Austin Lyon and talks about what the Magic need to repeat last years playoff run and if they can potentially win a playoff series.

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians was asked about Jameis Winston and if the believes Winston is the right guy to lead the team. Marc talks about how for the Bucs it comes down to what are you realistic about when it comes to expectations and what options might be available.

As MLS is set to begin its 25th season, why can't teams make money? Rey Mashayekhi of Fortune Magazine joins the show and talks about this and discusses if future television rights deals will help the situation.

Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa have leverage, so why don’t they use it? If they don't want to play for franchises like the Bengals or the Lions then they need to pull and Eli Manning and not let that happen.

Steve Politti joins the show and talks about why Greg Schiano has regrets about taking the Buccaneers job, and how the return to Rutgers became possible after the fiasco with the Tennessee opening.

The NFL Scouting Combine is underway and while players are getting measured and interviewed there has been discussion about some players and their durability. Marc talks about how for some players it would be more beneficial for their pro career if they weren't "run into the ground" during their time in college.

Last night the Orlando Magic clawed back from a 19 point deficit to defeat the Brooklyn Nets. Marc talks about the comments Stan Van Gundy made this morning about how the Magic must prioritize finding offense if they want to get out constantly fighting for the 7th or 8th seed.

Sheilla Dingus joins the show and explains why the NFLPA needs to say no to owners CBA offer.

Gordy Megroz of Outside Magazine joins the show and has the story of why so many people cheat running marathons.

Spring training baseball has begun and this weekend Mike Fiers the pitcher who initially tipped off the media to the Astros sign-stealing scandal got a warm reception when he took to the mound. Marc talks about how the culture of cheating in baseball has become normalized and wonders how many teams will continue cheating while the microscope will be on them.