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In a move that could reignite professional golf’s civil war, Jon Rahm is expected to sign with LIV Golf. The defection to the Saudi-backed circuit, long rumored since the Ryder Cup. The news comes just weeks after Rahm pulled out of the TGL, a PGA Tour-backed tech-infused golf league, for what he said were scheduling issues.
The Doggie talks MLB Free Agency, Shohei Ohtani's bid to become the highest player in MLB, and the Yankees are closing in on trading for Juan Soto.
The Doggie talked NFL Standings and all the 6-6 teams in the AFC. This can be good for the NFL as a team like the Bills could sneak in and make for a good game against a higher seed.
Greg Olsen of Fox Sports joined the Doggie to talk Eagles - 49ers and the ramifications of this loss as San Francisco looks poised to make a push for the Super Bowl.
As Doggie is one to do, he's rooting for more bad NFL Games to ruin Sunday Drive & Steve Torre's Day.
If the quality of these NFL games doesn't improve, I'll be spending my free time on JFK and solving his Assassination.
Alabama beating Georgia would cause College Football Playoff chaos and other potential playoff scenarios.
Peg Simpson, now 84, is among the last surviving witnesses who are sharing their stories as the nation marks the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination.
Patrick Mahomes is the best quarterback in football, but his wide receivers haven’t done him any favors during the 2023 season.
Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor revealed on Friday that the star QB is done for the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist suffered during a 34-20 loss to the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on “Thursday Night Football.”
Major League Baseball owners voted unanimously Thursday to allow the Oakland Athletics to move to Las Vegas, paving the way for the second relocation of a baseball team in the past half-century.
The Bills continue to be wildly inconsistent as they fall to 5-5 and are in danger of not making the playoffs.
Chris talked about the Jim Harbaugh Suspension as Michigan still cries foul and feel like they have been wronged. Chris also talked about Penn State and James Franklin's inability to beat a top 10 team.
The Big Ten has suspended Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the regular season as the league disciplines the program under its sportsmanship policy amid the ongoing NCAA investigation into the school's in-person sign-stealing ring.
Chris talked Thursday Night Football and with the Bears having the Carolina pick this year, it's the only thing interesting in this game.
The Mad Dog wants to see the Big 10 suspend Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the regular season and let him return for the college football playoffs. He also wants an admission of guilt so we can move on with this.
Doggie talked about the revolving door of managers as Craig Counsell lands in Chicago, Carlos Mendoza ends up in New York with the Mets and Stephen Vogt grabs the Cleveland Guardians. Chris had major issues with the Mets & Cubs.
Doggie thinks this is a huge weekend for the Cowboys, Bills & Dolphins this weekend as it's time for these teams to prove they are legit contenders.
Jay Bilas shares stories of the late great Bob Knight as a coach, broadcaster, and person.
The Doggie previews Game 5 of the World Series as the Diamondbacks are down 3-1 clinging to life.
Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo joined the Doggie and put to rest any idea that he was upset with him. Bobby valentine also checks into to talk about the passing of Frank Howard.
The Doggie made it to Arizona for Game 3 of the World Series. No one is keeping me out of the World Series
Steve Phillips joined the Doggie to talk about the World Series and they both agree this is a battle between two flawed teams that will be very competitive.
The Doggie previews the World Series matchup between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks and because these are "flawed" teams, this has a chance to be a very competitive series.
The Doggie returns after a very, very brief "retirement" and explains how this all happened.
Chris talked about a classic game 5 in the ALCS Friday Night as the Astros win a classic and the benches clear. MLB completely mishandles Bryan Abreu suspension
Penn State needs to beat Ohio State. James Franklin needs a signature win for the Penn State Football Program.
HOF QB Troy Aikman joined the Doggie for an in-depth conversation about his broadcasting career, being a 3X Super Bowl Champ, the way today's game is played and any regrets he might have.
Doggie talked about the Big 10 Conference and it's so top heavy it's a joke. Not to mention that the Big 10 West is beyond bad and the out of conference schedule is a complete joke.
The Doggie couldn't pick a winner this weekend if his life depended on it and he's dragging Fat Rob, his partner in crime, down with him.
The Braves season comes to a crashing halt as the Phillies prove to be too much again. Despite having a great regular season, this was a major disappointment.
The Doggie doesn't believe the blame should fall on Dave Roberts for this disastrous end of a season. How about Andrew Friedman shoulder some of the blame for this roster?
The Doggie breaks down some more NFL Primetime games and there just aren't enough great matchups to support all these TV Partners.
The Doggie talked about Rob Manfred taking hits for postseason scheduling, the Braves save their season, and the Dodgers aren't dead just yet.
The Doggie bought in early with the Cowboys, Bills, & Ravens but might want a do-over after what we saw this weekend.
Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde talks about having 6 days off, a young team, his closer, moment not being too big, and his starting rotation.
Texas Rangers Manager Bruce Bochy joined the Doggie to talk about sweeping the Rays, an up and down season, and facing a very good Baltimore Team in the ALDS.
The Doggie destroys the Rays for their terrible attendance & even worse play as the Rangers bounce them from the playoffs in a quick 2 games.
The Doggie talks about the Texas Rangers and never bet against Manager Bruce Bochy. He also discussed the New York Giants and Brian Daboll's sideline antics.
The Doggie is tired of the Chiefs getting every call known to man, the Mets look terrible in the way they handled Buck Showalter, and Zach Johnson is lost.
The Doggie welcomes in the NEW Mad Dog Sports Radio Morning Show with Damon Amendolara & Michael Babchick.
The Portland Trail Blazers are trading guard Damian Lillard to play to alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Phoenix Suns.
The Doggie weighed in on the Zach Wilson QB Situation and the last thing the Jets need is Joe Namath going on local New York Radio bashing this kid.
College Football delivered on Saturday! Notre Dame with a devastating loss, Deion Sanders eats humble pie, and FSU rolls in death valley.
Doggie is looking forward to this weekends college football matchups more than the NFL.
Giants are in an impossible spot against the 49ers as injures and a short week have put them in an unwinnable game.
The Doggie talks about his plans for the weekend, Zach Wilson gets too much blame, big revelation on FirstTake, and who's paying Ohtani.
The Doggie talked about Zach Wilson and although he might not be the answer, he's certainly not the only problem the Jets have right now. He also talked about the Jets Defense and they aren't going to make anyone forget the 85 Bears ant time soon.
The Doggie has a major issue with Colorado State Head Coach Jay Norvell after all the talking he did all week and then he makes some gutless calls against Colorado.
The Eagles look a little sluggish, A.J. Brown acting like a diva, an NFL Rule that needs to be changed and the Blue Jays get ambushed.
The Amazon Prime Thursday Night Football kicks off tonight and the schedule isn't as bad as I thought. I also need to see more from Jalen Hurts before I consider him a top 5 QB in the league.
The Doggie talks about the Jets Options at QB and it's Zach Wilson or Bust. They have enough weapons to still compete for the AFC East and a playoff spot. Chris also talked about a run in with Roger Goodell and it did not go well!
Despite the season being over for Aaron Rodgers, the Doggie finds a few nuggets of hope to keep the Jets Fan optimism alive for a good 2023 season.
The Doggie's former partner of 19 years, Mike Francesa, checked in for an in-depth discussion about the upcoming NFL Season, New York Baseball, a summer at Saratoga and everything in between.
My 5 team totals for this upcoming NFL Season: Jacksonville over 9.5, Seattle over 9, Carolina over 7, Miami over 9.5, and Eagles under 11.5.
Peter King of NBC Sports breaks down the upcoming NFL Season and likes an Eagles - Bills Super Bowl in February.
Novak Djokovic overcame a match point and stifling heat to beat world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 5-7, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4) and win the Cincinnati Open in a heart-pounding thriller Sunday.
Phil Mickelson's gambling in the spotlight again and preseason NFL Action continues to be unwatchable,
Music historian Sean McAdam talks about the passing of rock legend Guitarist-songwriter-singer Robbie Robertson, who led the Canadian-American group the Band to rock prominence in the 1970s.
American Prometheus is the first full-scale biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, "father of the atomic bomb,"
I lost my wallet and it was returned, avoiding a compete disaster for your favorite little talk show host.
The Astros reached agreement with the New York Mets on Tuesday to reacquire Justin Verlander in hopes of securing a third championship together.
Ben Verlander of Fox Sports breaks down the Justin Verlander Trade and why the Astros were the best fit. The US Women's Team is hard to embrace.
Shohei Ohtani is staying with the Los Angeles Angels, at least for the rest of the season. The Angels said they have decided not to deal the two-way superstar, a morning after making a significant move that signaled they are in win-now mode and five days before the MLB trade deadline.
Aaron Rodgers has done everything right since coming to the Jets. He 's embraced the city and understands what it would mean to win in New York.
Jim Harbaugh’s arrogance costs him again. His suspension is more about his refusal to cooperate than the violations.
Buyers and sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline and unbalanced schedule hurts the drama in baseball.
Steve Torre has pressure to deliver at Bar A on August 4th. How much worse can it get for the Bronx Bombers?
The New York Yankees are finished in the East and they find themselves in last place. Shohei Ohtani won't be traded at the deadline.
Tennis Great Mats Wilander talked about an Epic Wimbledon Final between Carlos Alcaraz & Novak Djokovic in a five set battle.
Mets Great Keith Hernandez reminisced about the 88 Mets and losing a tough 7 game series to the Dodgers.
Rob Manfred needs to stick his guns with the pitch clock & Pat Fitzgerald gets a raw deal at Northwestern.
Major struggles in Rapid City, SD member / guest golf. Perhaps it's time to put the clubs away.
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President is a 2011 book by Candice Millard covering the life and assassination of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States.
You can't convince me that there is more to Jeff Van Gundy being laid off by ESPN. The NBA has their hands all over this.
Domingo German joins a very select group of major league pitchers that have thrown perfect games as he becomes the 24th in MLB History.
The NFL continues to be complete hypocrites when it comes to their gambling policy. They continue to grab money with both hands from all the gambling sites, yet hand out severe suspensions to players for small infractions.
Doggie takes aim at the struggling Mets and where they go from here because things at Citi Field are a mess!
It's very difficult to watch the NBA Draft. Half the players you've never heard of and the other half you've never seen play. They stay one year in college so it's very hard to know who the great players are.
Will Victor Wembanyama be a bust? He hasn't played great competition like other all-time greats. Also a lot of trade activity early as Marcus Smart goes to Memphis & Jordan Poole is shipped off to the Washington Wizards.
MLB bungles instant replay, automated strike zones, Reds stay hot, Mets continue to struggle, and teams at the trade deadline.
Rory McIlroy continues to play well but still can claim his 5th career major as once again he falls short at the U.S. Open this past weekend.
A classic rant on the Oakland A's and this myth that the fans supported this franchise.
A’s fans come out for reverse boycott and tell owner John Fisher to sell. What would they like him to do as the City won't build them a ballpark.
This series was all about Nikola Jokić. He now finds himself in the conversation for top 10 centers of all time.
Novak Djokovic stands alone, ahead of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer as the greatest men's tennis player of all time.
Brandel Chamblee of The Golf Channel breaks down the LIV-PGA Merger and why it had to happen and why it won't work.
Jay Monahan, who defended his tour, the same man who loathed and lambasted the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour, went behind the scenes and struck a deal with them.
Round 1 of the Shorehaven Challenge Cup is in the books and what a round it was for your favorite little talk show host.
Rooting against Doug Smith this weekend at Shorehaven Golf Club and the Nuggets dominate game 1 and will wrap this up in 5 games.
Tim Russo makes the move from UCONN Grad Assistant to 3rd Assistant on the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and the Doggie couldn't be more proud.
ESPN NBA Analyst Jeff Van Gundy previews the NBA Finals. He talked about the long layoff for the Nuggets, the altitude in Denver, the importance of winning game 1, Miami's confidence right now, the dominance of Jokic, and what the Heat would need to do in order to pull another upset.
The Heat were the better team throughout the series and proved it in game 7. Erik Spoelstra deserves all the credit for keeping this team together after a devastating game 6 loss.
The Celtics will be the first team in the history of the NBA to overcome an 0-3 deficit as they have all the momentum and will now win this in a historical 7 game series.
The Boston Celtics look to be the first team in the history of the NBA to come back after being down 0-3 and they have to team to do it. They have homecourt advantage as well as the better roster.
The Boston Celtics show some life as they fight off elimination. They gave the NBA some much needed life as they push this to a game 5 and most likely game 6.
The Denver Nuggets complete the sweep over the Lakers and LeBron James hints at retirement.
The Idea that LIV Golfers won't be a factor at majors is nonsense. The LIV Players played well at the Masters and now at the PGA.
The Celtics drop game 1 to the Heat. Miami continues this ride as they show they are for real, led by Jimmy Butler who's been Jordanesque.
The Los Angeles Lakers Can't Stop Nikola Jokic, Adam Silver needs to take a stand on Ja Morant, and the Spurs win the NBA Draft Lottery which is great news for the league.
Doc Rivers out in Philadelphia. James Harden comes up short again in a big spot and you can have him! I wouldn't want him on my team.
The 76ers come up short again, you have have James Harden, Ja Morant continues to make the NBA look bad, and still can't trust the Celtics.
Reggie is a documentary on Amazon Prime Video. It stars Baseball Hall of Fame right fielder Reggie Jackson as he details his journey to become a baseball legend.
A Giant Win: Inside the New York Giants' Historic Upset over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII
We look back on the 1993 San Francisco Giants. One of the best Giants teams of all time that came up short.
Roger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with the Byrds. As a solo artist he has released 10 albums and collaborated with, among others, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Chris Hillman.
The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, and Churchill Downs will be the place to be for the prestigious race.
The New York Mets are struggling and their two big pitchers in Scherzer & Verlander are question marks because of age and health.
The Yankees continue to struggle and find themselves resting comfortably at the bottom of the AL East. Their off-season acquisition hasn't worked out and injuries continue to plague them.
You can't lose in the first round of the NHL Playoffs after the season the Bruins had. This season is a complete failure. No one is going to remember the 2023 regular season.
Jimmy Butler continues to put the Miami Heat on his back as the do the improbable and beat the Bucks in 5 games. Giannis Antetokounmpo then tries to defend the Bucks Season as a "success".
Aaron Rodgers says all the right things at his introductory press conference. Jets fans should be ecstatic today and I'd expect Aaron to be a Jet for at least 2 years and perhaps 3.
If you are a Jets Fan, there is no way not to like this deal! Don't get caught up in how long Rodgers is going to be in New York. You finally have a shot at making a deep playoff run, so be happy with that.
Warriors - Kings best game I've seen all year. They exchanged basket for basket and despite a lapse by Steph Curry, it was a great game.
NBA Officials have been wildly inconsistent. The Nets on the brink of elimination. Kawhi Leonard sits out and Phoenix looks poised to win the West.
The Oakland A's had to get out of that dump of a stadium they play in and Max Scherzer deserved to be ejected.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman talked about the current NHL Playoff Format, competitive balance, Coyotes Arena situation and overall health of the league.
I can't root for Draymond Green and he doesn't deserve the benefit of the doubt, but he didn't deserve to be ejected.
The NBA wins the weekend as they had compelling games, road teams play well, and the big stars showed up.
Jeff Van Gundy of ESPN breaks down the NBA Playoffs and which teams he sees being able to win it all.
Another bad beat as the Wizards can't figure out how to get to 36 wins thus costing your favorite little talk show host in America a bundle of cash.
An electrical issue on a flight to Scotland sends our favorite little talk show host into a panic.
Mark DeRosa talked about managing Team USA in the WBC, what a great experience it was, dealing with a lot of big egos, and what he'd like to see changed.
The Masters takes center stage in the world of sports. Weather will play a major factor, pressure on the 18 LIV Golfers that are playing, and time for Rory McIlroy to win another major.
UConn wins their 5th National Title in school history and cemented its status as a blue blood. Tim Russo also gets his due.
The Doggie talked about UCONN - San Diego State for the National Championship tonight and was very confident that Connecticut will win their 5th National Title.
Doggie talked about some early takeaways after day 1 of the MLB Season. The pitch clock is working, more stolen bases and a few notes on the Rangers, Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres.
The Doggie was joined by Jim Nantz of CBS Sports to talk about getting ready to call his last Final Four and what it's been like to be the voice of the tournament for so many years.
The Doggie kicks off the 2023 MLB Season with a preview of five teams he likes to go over or under their Vegas win total.
The Doggie talks about the start of the 2023 MLB Season and how the new rules will impact the game, with special guest Harold Reynolds of MLB Network.
You can not make that call in the Creighton - San Diego State Game under any circumstances. That was a horrendous call and you can't end Creighton's Season that way.
The Doggie fires back at all the critics that think MLB has passed him by, because he doesn't share the same enthusiasm for the World Baseball Classic as they do.
The WBC Final was nothing special and please don't call the Ohtani - Trout AB Epic. It was more of a curiosity.
The Doggie is joined by the Great Marv Albert to talk about New York Knicks Legend Willis Reed.
The Doggie talks WBC and how the players as so wrapped up in it, they are claiming it's the biggest thrill in their careers. He also talked about MLBPA Head Tony Clark and would it kill him to say something positive about Rob Manfred.
The Doggie & Bob Wenzel chat with Furman Head Basketball Coach Bob Richey about his teams last second upset win over Virginia in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Doggie talked about Aaron Rodgers breaking his silence about being traded to the Jets and what's holding up this deal.
The Doggie is suffering from Aaron Rodgers Fatigue! It's enough already, and now he's making demands before he's even thrown a pass for the New York Jets?
The Doggie talked about the NCAA Selection Committee overlooking Rutgers & Clemson, bad seeding and poor groupings in the regions.
The Doggie was joined by long time Coach P.J. Carlesimo to talk about Syracuse's handling of Jim Boeheim.
The Mad Dog talks about his panic attack, traveling back from Anguilla, and dealing with regular commercial travel like the rest of us!
The Ravens & Jets at a crossroads with their QB's. The Ravens decide to use the Franchise Tag on Lamar Jackson & the Jets are trying to see if Aaron Rodgers is interested in coming to New York.
Doggie talked about Brandon Miller and the fact that Alabama is allowing him to play basketball right now is a complete disgrace and the University should be embarrassed.
The Doggie has 10 questions heading into spring training including the Boston Red Sox trying to bounce back, can the Padres win the west, what will become of the Oakland A's Stadium Situation and the Texas Rangers make two big additions.
Chris talked about NBA All-Star Weekend and how he's just not interested in it and for that matter he hate's all these professional all-star games. Chris also talked about Adam Silver and his comments about load management & player movement.
The Doggie is joined by Joe Buck of ESPN to talk about the passing of his long-time broadcasting partner Tim McCarver
The Doggie breaks down his list of the Top QB's & Head Coaches in the history of the NFL
The Doggie recapped Super Bowl 57, talked about Patrick Mahomes as an all-time great, a terrible call to end the game, a shaky Eagles Defense, and the worst field surface we've ever seen.
The Doggie chats with Jags QB Trevor Lawrence about his rookie season, the ups and downs of season 2, almost knocking off the Kansas City Chiefs and biggest transition from Clemson to the NFL.
The Doggie talked about the Brooklyn Nets finally standing up to Kyrie Irving and shipping him off to Dallas.
The Doggie talks about Tom Brady calling it a career. Not a lot to say as Brady was the best to do it, hands down!
The Doggie talked about Championship Weekend and he's suffering from Mahomes "fatigue" and wasn't impressed with the Eagles as they've had the easiest path to the Super Bowl he's seen.
New York Times Reporter Michael Schmidt joined the Doggie to talk sports, his early days at the Times & his book Donald Trump v. The United States: Inside the Struggle to Stop a President
The Doggie talked about the NFL Coaching Carousel and will Sean Payton find a head coaching position for the 2023 season.
The Doggie talks about the MLB HOF Voters as they continue to lower the bar and turn it into the Hall of the "Very Good".
The Doggie talks about the NFL Divisional Round of the playoffs and thought the games didn't quite live up to the hype as there wasn't much drama. He also talked about the Giants, and out of all the teams they clearly didn't belong.
The Doggie is joined by Stephen A. Smith to talk about his new book Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes
The Doggie breaks down all the games from Wild Card Weekend. He also talked about the broadcast teams & some curious coaching decisions.
The Doggie isn't as excited for Wild Card Weekend because of key injuries to QB's, which is the most important position on the field.
Chris talked about Super Wild Card Weekend and Miami & Baltimore don't stand a chance without a starting QB.
Doggie talked week 18 of the NFL Season and was disappointed that the Steelers & Lions missed the playoff and the bad calls in other games that impacted both Detroit and Pittsburgh.
The Mad Dog had a major issue with the NFL as they announced the decision to cancel the game Thursday, the NFL cited three key factors: The outcome would have no bearing on which teams qualified for the postseason; playing the game would have altered the playoff schedule for the remaining teams; and not playing the game would allow all clubs to know the postseason possibilities before the start of Week 18.
Doggie talks about the idea that if the Bills - Bengals don't finish their game, the integrity of the NFL will be called into question.
Chris talked about the terrible scene in Cincinnati last night as Damar Hamlin had to be revived on the field after making a tackle.
Doggie talked about Week 17 of the NFL and although the matchups were right, the games lacked the drama we hoped for. It also set up week 18 for less meaningful games than we originally thought.
Doggie talked to the Great Franco Harris about the Immaculate Reception 50 years later and what it means to him.
2X Winning Super Bowl Head Coach Tom Coughlin sat down with Doggie for an in-depth conversation about life and football as well as his new book A Giant Win: Inside the New York Giants' Historic Upset over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII
Doggie talks about the Carlos Correa signing by the SF Giants and how Super Agent Scott Boras continues to deliver for his clients.
The Doggie breaks down the AFC & NFC Playoff Picture and thinks the Philadelphia Eagles have a clear path to the Super Bowl from the NFC and the Bills, Bengals, or Chiefs from the AFC.
The Doggie talked about the release of Brittney Griner and the complexity of this situation and dealing with the Russians.
The Doggie talks about the return of Aaron Judge to the Yankees but they still have work to do.
The Doggie talks MLB Free Agency as Justin Verlander signs with the Mets & Trea Turner with the Phillies.
Chris talked about the passing of Christine McVie and how much he loved the music of Fleetwood Mac.
The Doggie talked about the MLB HOF Contemporary Era Ballot and the players on it. He talked about Albert Belle and absolutely thinks he belongs in the HOF.
Chris talked about another fascinating week of NFL Football and 3 QB's that might be ready to call it a career.
The Doggie talks 49ers Football and paints a picture of a team that can make it to the Super Bowl.
The Doggie talked about the Jets & Chargers as two NFL Franchises that just can't seem to get out of their own way.
The Doggie defends the Jeff Saturday Hire by the Colts. It's Jim Irsay's team! He can hire who he wants!
The Doggie breaks down Cowboys-Packers and reminisces about 1967 NFL Championship Game otherwise known as the "Ice Bowl"
Doggie reviews the HBO documentary, Say Hey, Willie Mays. He talked about Barry Bonds being featured and why no one addressed Bond's history with PED's. He also talked about Mays snubbing his for an autograph when he was 8 years old.
The Houston Astros won the World Series and Doggie opens the week by putting a bow on the baseball season. What was Thomson doing with the Phillies pitching staff? Is this a dynasty in Houston? Plus, everyone loves Dusty Baker!
The Doggie recaps game 4 of the World Series and isn't buying the hype of a "team no-hitter"
From Jacksonville to the Radio Hall of Fame. The doggie takes you on a journey as he chronicles his career from a small station Jacksonville, FL to a daily national radio show on SiriusXM. Plenty of ups & downs along the way!
Yanks drop game 1 of the ALCS in Houston. Aaron Boone with more curious decision making in the bullpen.
After some upsets in the MLB divisional round, everyone wants change! Nonsense says the Doggie! This is why the baseball playoffs are the best and there is no need to change the future because a couple high priced teams didn't show up!
There something special going on with Houston with right. After going up on Seattle 2-0 in the series, they have to be seen as the main contender coming out of the American League right now. Doggie gives some thoughts as the series transitions to Seattle.
It was an epic finish to Game 1 of the Astros & Mariners, & Doggie thinks Seattle is done after the loss. Also, this classic was another example of why playoff baseball is the best!
It was another bad loss for the Raiders after the Chiefs beat them on Monday Night. Doggie understands you have to "score on almost every possession" to beat Kansas City, but there was one point in the game he thinks Vegas mishandled.
The Doggie goes off on the Mets and their complete collapse the last 2 weeks of the season. He talked about Max Scherzer coming up small as well as Buck with some questionable decisions.
Aaron Judge hit his historic 62nd homerun of the season on Tuesday night, and Doggie opens the show on the AL record breaking moment. He then turns to the postseason schedule this weekend and gives his initial thoughts.
These coaches and their analytics! The Ravens head coach cost his team this weekend when he decided to not use his hall of fame bound kicker, and Doggie sounded off on this questionable thinking.
The Bengals beat the Dolphins on Thursday night, but the bigger story was Miami's quarterback Tua Tagovailoa getting carted off the field. Why was he even on the field this week! Doggie is pissed off about how this situation was handled.
The Doggie talked about Aaron Judge hitting his 61st HR and who the true single season HR Champ is.
It's coming down to the final few games to see who will win the NL East. The Mets & Braves have one more series left against each other, & Doggie weighs in on who needs to finish on top of the division to have any sort of postseason success.
Doggie gets into Monday Night Football and the outlook for the Dallas Cowboys. Some people may focus on the NY Giants' lack of offense, but Doggie is very high on Dallas' defense. The Cowboys have a shot to contend.
Tue gets his clock cleaned, yet comes back to play and Jalen Hurts & Lamar Jackson make the Doggie look bad.
Aaron Judge could make history tonight, and it will only be on Apple TV. Is this good for the game of baseball? Doggie weighs in on Apple's influence on such a historical moment.
Aaron Judge could break the HR record, but will anyone see it? Doggie gets into the Yankees' broadcasting deals and if it could come back to bite them as Judge hits his way to greatness.
After Aaron Judges latest bomb, Doggie gets into him approaching greatness. This leads to the never ending debate: What is the real homerun record? We know how Doggie feels...take a listen
Chris wrapped up week 2 of the NFL recapping both Monday Night Games. He talked about how good the Bills looked as they might be the team to beat in the NFL. He threw cold water on the Eagles and Jalen Hurts as he wants to see more. He talked about Kirk Cousins and gave him a pass for his performance in Philadelphia.
Not many teams make the playoffs without winning in the first two weeks of the NFL season. Doggie gets into some teams in serious trouble, including the Colts. Frank Reich just continues to disappoint!
"If you want to be a big time football team, you have to win that game last night." Doggie sounds off on the Chargers and how they blew last night's game against the Chiefs.
One of the all-time greats, Roger Federer, announced he is retiring from tennis. A well known Doggie favorite, Christopher gets into some of the ins and outs of Federer's career.
Chris talked about the decision to pass up a 4th & 5th in favor of very long FG is one of the more mind boggling decisions you'd ever see in the NFL last night in Seattle.
Coming off the first NFL Sunday of the year, Doggie gets into how a ton of playoff teams from last season had rough weekends, including two teams who could be in serious trouble. The NFL continues to be must watch entertainment!
Give the people what they want...NFL football is back! Doggie gets into tonight's opener between the Bills & Rams, talks about how all other sports bow down to the mighty NFL, and gives his Super Bowl pick!
The NL East is going to come down to the wire. How important is it to win the division? Doggie thinks it's imperative for the Mets to finish ahead of the Braves.
After a few days off, there's a lot to catch up on with the Doggie! Football is back, and Chris gives some of his early NFL thoughts, as well as this past weekend's college action. Plus, Serena & Nadal lose at the US Open and the latest in MLB.
The Mets & Dodgers open up a three game series at Citi Field. Could this be an NLCS preview? Doggie gives his thoughts on the outlook for both teams heading into this pivotal series.
Doggie continues his tradition of broadcasting LIVE from the opening day of the US Open. Nadal may have to carry the tournament down the road, but the big story to get the week going is Serena Williams' final US Open. Doggie gets us in the mood for tennis!
The Doggie talked about Tom Brady and his return to the NFL for yet another season. Chris thought this was a mistake and he's taking a big chance for one more season.
The Yankees having dropped 20 of their last 30 games face a huge task as the Mets head to the Bronx with aces Max Scherzer & Jacob deGrom scheduled to pitch.
The Deshaun Watson suspension comes down at 11 games. Too Much, too little? Does this kill Cleveland's season? Doggie gives his initial thoughts on the suspension.
It's a two-pronged start to Wednesday's show as Doggie gets into Serena limping towards retirement & Tiger Woods showing support for the PGA Tour.
MLB levied a heavy suspension against Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr after he tested positive for a banned substance. Is Doggie buying Tatis' excuses? I don't think so!
The PGA might have won in court, but Cam Smith joining the LIV Tour is a much bigger story in the world of golf. Doggie thinks the loss of one of the top players in the sport is signaling major problems moving forward for the PGA.
Kevin Durant gives the Nets an ultimatum, and Doggie isn't having any of it! Chris says Durant has given up any credibility he has left and Brooklyn should call him on his bluff.
After getting embarrassed in LA over the weekend, Doggie says the Padres are out of excuses this season. They've made huge moves up and down the organization, including the mega-deal for Juan Soto, and now it's time to prove they're a contender. Also, he thinks the Mets have a better shot to get to the World Series than the Yankees.
With the Mets sweeping the Yankees in the Subway Series, Doggie takes stock of which teams he thinks have what it takes to win it all this season. Plus, the Yanks make a big move by trading for Andrew Benintendi.
After months of incarceration in a Russian prison, there are reports that the United States would be willing to make a prisoner swap to bring Brittney Griner back home. Doggie weighs in and has some questions for those contemplating the exchange.
Interleague play may have lost some of it's luster, but it's always exciting when the Mets and Yankees face each other. Especially with two teams that have championship aspirations. Doggie gets into the big showdown in Queens.
Fresh off his Radio Hall of Fame announcement, Doggie takes some time discuss how he got to this point. This is your life, Chris Russo!
The Arizona Cardinals have signed Kyler Murray to a massive new contract, but is he even a top 10 quarterback in the league? Doggie doesn't think so, but says they had to do it to keep Murray happy heading in a huge season for the franchise.
Fresh off a few days off, Doggie opens Wednesday's show with an MLB potpourri, focusing on the Derek Jeter documentary, Juan Soto, & the All-Star game.
Evey team in the AL East is over .500. Chris takes a look at each team heading into the Dog Days of Summer. Plus, is the HR Derby overrated?
Tiger Woods is struggling mightily at St. Andrew's this week and Doggie asks: is this the end for an all time great? He discusses the influence Tiger has had on the game, but how obvious it seems that his time as a factor on the tour is over.
Tiger Woods doesn't agree with pros leaving the PGA for LIV, but is he being a hypocrite? Doggie weighs in on the latest drama in golf.
Fresh off another win at Wimbledon and a 21st Grand Slam title, Doggie gets into the greatness that is Novak Djokovic. Plus, the looming showdown between the US Open and Djokovic over his vaccination status.
The pitch clock is happening, but will it make baseball better? Let's hear what the Doggie has to say...
Coming off July 4th weekend, Doggie takes a look at the standings before getting into Lou Gehrig's famous speech
Reports have surfaced that Kevin Durant wants out of Brooklyn. Doggie weighs in on the breaking news.
Aaron Judge is hitting bombs daily these days, but can he break the Yankees single season record?
The Doggie talks Aaron Judge, the Yankees continue to dominate, and Houston collapses in the 9th
The Doggie previews a big showdown in the Bronx as the Yankees and Astros renew their rivalry!
The PGA loses more golfers to the new upstart LIV tour. Can they survive? Doggie weighs in.
The Doggie talked New York Yankees as they are the first time to reach 50 wins and are off to a historically good start this MLB Season.
The Doggie talked about the Golden State Warriors finishing off the Celtics in the NBA Finals. He finally gives Steph Curry his just due!
The Doggie is joined by Stephen A. Smith to talk Warriors. They get into Steph Curry and what makes Draymond Green a lock Hall of Famer.
The Doggie talked Stanley Cup Finals & the Celtics won't lose 3 straight in the NBA Finals
The Doggie talks about Max Muncy and his reaction after hitting a 3-run homer against the White Sox.
The Doggie talked about 2 more defectors from the PGA Tour as Bryson DeChambeau & Patrick Red will joining the LIV Golf Tour for the event in Portland.
The Doggie gives his prediction on the upcoming NBA Finals between the Celtics & Warriors.
The Doggie speaks out on the latest mass shooting in the United States and when is it going to stop.
The Doggie talked about the NBA Playoffs and can't remember when he's seen such noncompetitive games.
The Doggie talks PGA Tournament and it might be time for Tiger Woods to re-evaluate how he wants to continue his career.
The Doggie sings the praises of the Boston Celtics and likes them to win the series over the Heat
Doggie talked Yankees, load management comes to MLB, and the A's need to get out of Oakland.
The Doggie STRONGLY Disagrees with Nick Wright about Dwyane Wade being a top 25 player all-time! He also loses a bunch of cash playing blackjack in Vegas!
The Doggie talks about his 60th Birthday Trip to Scotland and plane issues that had him a little on edge!
The Doggie talked about Hue Jackson's tanking allegations against the Browns not being 'substantiated'
The Doggie is very excited for the NFL Draft, NBA Playoffs & a great night to be a sports fan.
The Doggie has a heated debate with Steve Phillips of MLB Network Radio about Clayton Kershaw being taken out of a perfect game.
The Doggie talked about the embarrassment that is the Brooklyn Nets, the failures of Durant & Irving, and how to move forward.
The Doggie talks Brooklyn Nets, Kyrie Irving, & what looks like a disappointing finish to the season.
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