Credit has to go to Julius Randle for getting in better shape and becoming a more dedicated passer and shooter. The leaps that Randle has made seven years in are incredible. The Knicks coaching staff deserves a lot of credit too. The NBA play-in games offer a whole lot of intrigue.

Host on Sirius XM NBA Radio and founder of HoopsCritic.com joins the show to break down the struggles of the Los Angeles Lakers, the front-runner for the MVP Award, and the legitimacy of the New York Knicks as a real playoff threat.

Hub Arkush of Pro Football Weekly joins the show to break down the Aaron Rodgers saga in Green Bay, the aftermath of the NFL Draft, and when we can expect to see Justin Fields starting in Chicago.

NBC Sports horse racing host and reporter joins the the show to break down the latest controversy surrounding the Kentucky Derby.  Are the owners to blame? How will this effect the Preakness Stakes and other events moving forward?

Yesterday there was at least half a crowd at the Kentucky Derby. This had a decent feel to it. It wasn't crammed in where you had to push your way through.. All for it in the future. Such a special setting at Churchill downs. It's Incredible that Bob Baffert was able to be a part of seven wins when it comes to the Kentucky Derby. He did get some luck in this particular race though. Medina Spirit clearly got the job done.