March Madness is here, and the bracket gave us absolutely no time to breathe. The boys dive into a loaded East Region packed with powerhouse coaches, Arizona staring at a path that might be a little too friendly, and whether this tournament is built for true Cinderella runs or mostly chalk with elite games anyway. From there, we hit Team USA falling short against Venezuela in the WBC, the Judge backlash, and James doubling down on the take that the WBC might actually clear the World Series for pure juice. Plus, Bam’s 83 becomes the latest “what are we even doing here?” basketball moment, NFL free agency keeps reshaping contenders, the Knicks keep exposing themselves, and Arsenal gets their flowers. The boys close it out, recapping their latest travel where they were feeling themselves outside the Northeast. Be sure to subscribe for more! Thanks for watching! Tournament Challenge Link: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=277&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=52e50356-7488-49e0-8774-75ea39348db1

March is delivering chaos across every corner of sports, and the boys dive straight into it. We react to Maxx Crosby landing in Baltimore, what it means for Lamar’s latest loaded roster, and why the AFC North is starting to look like a weekly pass-rush horror show for Joe Burrow. We also hit the World Baseball Classic buzz - Ohtani going nuclear, Judge leaving the yard in his first at-bat, and why the intensity of these pool games is exactly what baseball needs. In college hoops, we sort through a contenders-or-pretenders with a few picks that might leave a few fans' feathers ruffled. Plus, every ref in major sports might be officially open to work, we shout out a hidden longevity gem and debate album of the year. Another week. Another banger from The Hillside Club.

Description: We’ve officially entered March, and college hoops is starting to separate contenders from frauds. We break down the latest AP Poll shakeups, Florida’s surge, Duke and Michigan creating a tier gap, and whether Gonzaga and Virginia are living off reputation. In the NBA, we debate the Lakers’ inconsistency, the Knicks’ streakiness, and why Anthony Edwards is HIM, plus rising Pistons and Thunder energy. We also preview Team USA’s World Baseball Classic revenge tour, highlight Alex Karaban’s legendary UConn run and UConn WBB’s undefeated season, and close with a clubhouse debate: who wins a chip first — Ant, Cade, Wemby, or Luka? Welcome to The Hillside Club.

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 This week, James and Rob break down USA Hockey’s gold medal run…Hellybuck standing on his head, Jack Hughes’ game-winner, and the emotional Gaudreau tribute. We hit AP Top 25 chaos: Cronin Chaos Out West, UConn’s Bounce Back, Duke to No. 1, fraud alerts for Michigan and Houston, and Big Monday madness. Knicks rollercoaster week, Brunson’s clutch gene, and a huge East showdown with the Cavs. Plus, the brand new Clubhouse Callout where the guys give their College Basketball Natty Picks.

The Hillside Club is back with more. We react to the NBA All-Star Game chaos—empty seats, new ideas like 1v1 tourneys, Lillard’s legacy, and whether the dunk contest should be scrapped. We hit Tyreek Hill news, Yankees propaganda, and Penn State wrestling domination. Plus college hoops fights and phenoms, Scottie Scheffler turning Sunday into a video game, and even Valentine's Day.

This episode is all about cutting through the noise, and it also marks the inaugural episode of The Hillside Club. We appreciate you being here from the start.

We react to the Seahawks’ direction, Sam Darnold’s comeback, back-to-back underwhelming NFL season endings, and why the halftime show is built more for replay value than the stadium.

Rob breaks down his second time at the WM Phoenix Open and why it’s the most electric fan experience in sports. We also hit college basketball chaos with Arizona–Kansas, UConn, and Duke losses, debate whether NBA fights are good or bad for the league, and break down Knicks vs Celtics with an eye on what’s next for New York.