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A week and half into the 75th Anniversary Season of the NBA. The LA teams are struggling early including losing a 26-point lead to a winless team. Chicago, Charlotte, Washington, and New York has off to great starts to the season in the East while Boston and Brooklyn looking to right the ship early.
Great weekend slate of basketball this Halloween weekend.
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The Playmakerz Blog Podcast: Hoops Talks return for Season 3 and season 3 is the NBA's 75th season. The NBA begins today and it is a good feeling this year. The Playmaker, Darnell Sallins will talk about the situation surrounding Kyrie Irving and playing this season or lack there of as well as Ben Simmons in Philadelphia drama. The Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers are favorites to meet in the NBA Finals, but we know Milwaukee is the defending champs and Phoenix is coming back more hungry. Also take a look at the potential star studded rookie class led by Cade Cunningham of Detroit and Jalen Green of Houston.
IT'S BASKETBALL SEASON AND THE NBA IS BACK!!!!!!!
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We have hit the knockout stage in Olympic Basketball. The Women will get started on Wednesday Morning as the ladies will face Australia in the Quarterfinals 12:40AM EST. The men's team played their Quarterfinals matchup earlier this morning against World rival Spain. A strong 2nd Half led by Kevin Durant pushed Team USA into the Semifinals on Thursday.
The NBA Free Agency began yesterday and a lot of moves was made especially out West. The Lakers signed four former players to their roster after acquiring Russell Westbrook last week in a trade. Chris Paul re-signed with the Phoenix Suns for the max. Trae Young gets the max extension from the Hawks and NBA Free Agency to discuss on this episode of Hoops Talk.
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USA Basketball is still in the Preliminary Round for both men's and women's. The men's team are now 1-1 after a dominating performance versus Iran early in the morning. A much-needed and performance for the men led by Damian Lillard. The ladies are one game in their run for a 7th consecutive gold medal, defeating Nigeria on yesterday morning. A'Ja Wilson led the way in her Olympic debut.
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A NBA Champion has been crowned. Congratulations to the Milwaukee Bucks, 2021 NBA Champions. Finals MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo put on his best performance on the biggest game in Bucks' history. Dropping FIFTY POINTS to close out the Phoenix Suns in Game 6, to bring the city of Milwaukee another championship since 1971, FIFTY YEARS AGO.
With the NBA Season over, doesn't mean Hoops Talk is over because now the focus turns to Tokyo. The 2020 Olympics is here and both the men and women's USA basketball teams are looking for Gold Medal yet again. On the women's side, going for a seventh straight Gold Medal is the journey. With Dawn Stanley coaching, Sue Bird and Diana Taursai leading the team, the USA Women's are primed and ready for number seven. On the men's side however, there are some questions going into Tokyo. Dropping the first exhibition games to Nigeria and Australia before beating Spain, the men's USA team has some things to workout. The men are going for their fourth Gold Medal, but it may not be a smooth ride this go around.
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The Milwaukee Bucks took care of business in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Winning 120-100 over the Phoenix Suns cut the series deficit to 2-1 Phoenix. Giannis put himself in rare company by going for another 40-pt double-double in the Finals. Holiday came through to provide help for Giannis. Devin Booker for the Suns had his worst game of these playoffs with inly 10 points. Game 4 is tonight and the pressure is on the Bucks to defend homecourt again.
In other news, dive into the USA Men's Basketball team as the Tokyo Olympics is just 8 days. The USA team have struggled in the exhibition games losing the first two games before winning the third game on last night. This Men's team on paper is not feared like the others teams of the past. Pop and company have two more exhibition games before Tokyo.
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Game 1 of the NBA Finals went to the home team, Phoenix Suns. Chris Paul was great, Devin Booker was good, and Deandre Ayton dominated inside. Giannis played great in return from injury, but the others failed to step up despite Khris Middleton scoring 29 points which came mostly in the 2nd half. Adjustments is a must for Mike Budenholzer and the Milwaukee Bucks going into Game 2 tonight.
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The NBA Finals are set to be tonight. 9pm EST exclusively on ABC.
The Milwaukee Bucks out of the East against the Phoenix Suns out of the West. The Bucks haven't been this far since 1974 (last time they won the championship). The Suns haven't to the Finals since 1993. Chris Paul finally in the Finals in 16 years. Giannis health is in question for Game 1.
Good matchups to look forward: CP3 vs. Jrue Holiday; Devin Booker vs. Khris Middleton, and more.
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One half of the NBA Finals was determined last night. Congratulations to the Western Conference Champions, The Phoenix Suns. Finishing off the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6. The first Finals appearance since 1993.
The Eastern Conference Finals is tied 2-2 going into Game 5 tonight. No Giannis Antetokoumnpo for the Milwaukee Bucks with the hyperextension in his knee. The status of Trae Young is up in the air for the Atlanta Hawks with the deep bone bruise in the ankle. In a pivotal Game 5, the will of one team will show and put them one game away from the Finals.
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The Western Conference could be on the verge of ending tonight. The Phoenix Suns are one win away from the NBA Finals. Despite, the play of the Suns, it's the Clippers fault for the Suns to be where they are up 3-1 with Game 5 in Phoenix. Paul George struggles in the big moments has Chris Paul on the verge on a deserving trip.
The Eastern Conference Finals are showing the struggles of the Atlanta Hawks after dropping to straight games including Game 3 in Atlanta last night. Milwaukee could say this series should be 3-0, but they let the Hawks steal Game 1. A blowout in Game 2 to even the series and an early 15-point comeback last night has momentum with the Bucks. Trae Young needs help, but no one is joining the party.
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We are down to the Final Four in the NBA Playoffs. One teams hasn't won a title since the 70s. Another team hasn't won a title since the 50s. The other two have never won an NBA Title. One team has made the Conference Finals for second time in three season, another since 2007. One team has made it's first ever Conference Finals appearance.
Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals has been played between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns. A thrilling start to that series without major players out.
The Eastern Conference Finals is set to begin on Wednesday between the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks.
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The remaining three series enter the Best 2 out 3 as they all had Game 5's to play. Kevin Durant shined in the 2nd Half vs. the Bucks on Tuesday Night. There's a problem in the camp of the 76ers after their Game 5 performance against the Hawks. PG13, Paul George, looked like Playoff P in Utah over Donovan Mitchell.
A lot of news came out on Tuesday, COVID Protocol for a Suns star, an injury in LA, coaches fired, and more.
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Congratulations to the Phoenix Suns on reaching the Western Conference Finals. Disappointing way for the Denver Nuggets to go out and The Playmaker will explain why. The Joker being ejected for is one reason where something worst happened in another series and nothing happen. Injury to Kyrie Irving last night find the Brooklyn Nets themselves in a brand new series with the Milwaukee Bucks. Philly up 2-1 on Atlanta, the Hawks must response in Game 4. The Clippers looked great in Game 3, but still down 2-1. The Conference Semis continue to heat up.
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The Conference Semifinals are in full swing now. Every series except the Clippers/Jazz series are two games in and series are shifting. Philadelphia responded in Game 2 to even the series but it's off to the ATL where the Hawks are fly high. Brooklyn and Phoenix defended homecourt convincingly as both teams are set for two road games. In those two series however, the Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets are searching for answers after receiving beat downs in Game 2. There a couple of players, The Playmaker is looking to step up at home to be the second best player on their respective teams.
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The NBA Playoffs have now reached the Conference Semifinals stage. Every thing went chalk for the most part except the Atlanta Hawks as the 5th seed taking the New York Knicks, the 4th seed. Both East Semis have gotten started already with Game 1's. A road already took homecourt from the favorite. The West is finally set as Game 7 of the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers took place yesterday at Staples Center.
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Memorial Weekend has passed and a lot of action took place in the NBA Playoffs. One series ended in a clean sweep, all the others going to at least Game 5. Injuries became the theme over the weekend as some series turn a major turn especially with Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic. With that being said, the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers have control of home court again. Utah looks like the top team with Spida Mitchell after dropping Game 1. The Nets and Hawks are in command of their series while the Wizards survived for an extra game.
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The NBA Playoffs are underway. Road teams went 4-4 in Game 1's so a lot of homecourt advantages snatched from the favorites. The Big 3 in Brooklyn struggled in the 1st half in Game 1, but took over the 2nd half. Trae Young made his impact known in Game 1 at Madison Square Garden. Portland blitz Denver in Game 1, but the Nuggets responded last night. Milwaukee dominated Miami in Game 2, but the series now goes to South Beach. The defending champs find themselves in a familiar in position after Game 1, but how will they response in Game 2?
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Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Tomorrow! The NBA Playoffs begins tomorrow. The 1st Round will be very interesting to watch with the storylines in each series. BUT we do have one spot left to fill. The last Play-In game is tonight as Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are in the Bay Area to face MVP favorite, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors for the 8th seed in the West. We will recap the Play-In Tournament and preview tonight's games. Look at each of the NBA Playoffs such as Boston/Brooklyn as the Big 3 in Brooklyn first playoff taste together. Couple of rematches from last season's playoffs with Miami/Milwaukee and Dallas/LA Clippers. We will pick winners of each series. IT'S THE NBA PLAYOFFS!!!
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The regular season in the NBA is done. We now know who's in the Playoffs, but we also know who's playing in the Play-In Tournament. Today's episode previews the Play-In games tonight and tomorrow. The Eastern Conference Play-In tips off tonight on TNT with Charlotte, Indiana, Washington, and Boston. The Western Conference Play-In tips off tomorrow on ESPN with Memphis, Golden State, San Antonio, and the reigning, defending NBA Champs, the LA Lakers. The fight for the final two spots in both conferences begin tonight. It's Win or Go Home time.
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Just 3 days left in the regular season for the NBA. The participants in the Western Conference are set, just seeding position to fight for. The Eastern Conference still has one opened spot left to fill while the rest fight for better seeding. Will the defending champs avoid the Play-In Tournament now that LeBron and AD are back? Will will win the eighth spots in the West and avoid the 9/10 matchup with San Antonio? Can Washington hold on to the 10th spot in the East? All these questions will be answered by the end of Sunday. Key games to watch this weekend so you will know who's playing in and who's in the playoffs.
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Only 5 days remain and a handful of games left in the NBA season. As the race for the playoffs and play-in tournament gets tighter, the margin of errors gets even smaller. Boston is in a bad position as they sit in the 7th spot in the East and lost a key player for the rest of the season. The defending champs sit in the 7th in West and that could be what the doctor order for the Lakers as they could get LeBron back as soon as tonight. Should the West be concerned if the Lakers are in the Play-In Tournament?
Key games to watch for today-Thursday. Congrats to Russell Westbrook on a huge accomplishment.
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We are in the fifth month of the year. It's the month of May which means the regular season is beginning to wind down. Only 12 days left in the season and then the real fun begins. The King has returned for the defending champs, but the Lakers continue to struggle down the stretch. The Play-in race continues to get tighter.
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We have reached the end of April. The NBA season is starting to wind down. Playoff seedings and play-in race are tighter than ever. Only 3 teams in the Western Conference are out of the race and nobody, yes, NOBODY is out in the East. The Milwaukee Bucks took a hit as Giannis was injured in their last game. The reigning defending champs continue to struggle with Anthony Davis back and now find themselves too closer to the play-in spot than they want to be.
Recap of key games from Tuesday night to Thursday night, plus Steph Curry's crazy month of April. Look ahead to key games for the weekend. The regular season ends on May 16. Play-In Tournament begins May 18-May21. NBA Playoffs tip-off on May 22.
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A couple of winning streaks have ended. The Play-In Tournament is getting tighter. The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks continue to look like threats in the playoffs. Position battle in the West is getting heated. Steph Curry is still on a crazy month of April with two more games to go.
Recap of this past weekend's action. Preview this week's NBA action.
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Just less than a month away from the Playoffs starting in the NBA. Steph Curry's crazy streak has ended Wednesday night at 11. He looks to start another this weekend. The New York Knicks are rolling and it is great thing to see for the NBA. Philadelphia and Brooklyn are both hitting bumps lately as both are tied at the top in the East. The same can be said for the Phoenix Suns in the West as the gap between Utah and Phoenix begins to grow.
Recap of key games from Tuesday through Thursday. Preview key games for this weekend. It's time to make that playoff push.
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Episode 19 of Hoops Talk is jam-packed. Steph Curry is going bananas in the league, continuing his hot streak with ridiculous numbers and a big road win as well. Is there something going on between Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook??? Durant's Top 5 Teammates makes you wonder.
Of course a recap from this past weekend of hoops from the league and previewing key game to watch up this week.
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Steph Curry has been cooking a lot lately. Last nine games for The Chef, RIDICULOUS. The Boston Celtics have been on a roll as of late, having a winning record in their last 10 games. The C's now sit in 5th place in the East. In the West, the top 4 teams had been rolling, all with winning records in their last 10 games. The top 2 teams in the NBA have reached the 40-win mark of the season.
In other news, LaMarcus Aldridge has announced retirement on yesterday where as James Wiseman season has ended with surgery.
Key Games to watch featuring Boston, Brooklyn, Utah, Golden State, LA Clippers, Philadelphia, & more.
Now that the college basketball season is over, The Playmaker can get back to the NBA talks. The Western Conference looks great as 6 teams have 30 wins while 3 teams in the East have 30 wins. The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are not living up to expectations. Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Milwaukee are living up to expectations in the East. The West however, is more compelling and have better competition.
Recap of TNT's doubleheader last night: Los Angeles Lakers @ Miami Heat & Phoenix Suns @ Los Angeles Clippers
Games to look forward to this weekend.
A national champion was crowned last night. With dominant fashion, the Baylor Bears have reached the mountain top of the college basketball world. 4 decades since Baylor crowned the men's national championship. Congratulations to Scott Drew on one of if not the best program turn around not only in college basketball history, but sports history overall.
We are down to the Final Four. The Houston Cougars, who haven't been this far since the 1980s. The Baylor Bears, who haven't been this far in decades. UCLA, who has done what Loyola-Chicago two years ago as a double-digit seed and hasn't been this far since 2007-2008. Then the best team in all of college basketball, the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who are trying to accomplish something that hasn't happen in decades.
Saturday evening is Final Four:
2. Houston vs. 1. Baylor
11. UCLA vs. 1. Gonzaga
Championship Game will be on Monday, April 5.
We also say goodbye to one of the greatest coaches to ever coach the game of basketball.
This episode of Hoops Talk is different. The NBA trade deadline was yesterday and a lot of moves took place. One franchise completely blew up their roster. The West saw key teams make good moves to complete with the Los Angeles Lakers.
This weekend is all about the Madness. The Sweet 16 begins on Saturday through Sunday. The Elite 8 will take place Monday and Tuesday. The Road to the Final Four is narrowing down. Will a double-digit seed make to next weekend? Can Cinderella make another run? The PAC-12 has been dominated so far, but will it continue with 4 teams playing this weekend? The true contenders will rise from this point forward.
The NCAA Tournament saw 9 upsets in the 1st Round. Oral Roberts pulling off the biggest one in the 15-2 upset, but they was not done there. The PAC-12 showing up well as four teams are in the Sweet 16. The Big Ten on the other hand, went from 9 teams in the tournament to only ONE remaining after four days. Loyola-Chicago are back at it again as well as Syracuse, both in the Sweet 16.
In the NBA, the Lakers are now without both LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the struggle is real for the defending champs. Boston has dropped from the 4th seed at the All-Star Break to now the 8th seed in the East. Utah and Philadelphia still remaining tops in the NBA but, for Philly beware of the Milwaukee Bucks as the Bucks are coming.
Episode 12 of Hoops Talk, will mostly focus on the NBA. A first has happen for the Step Curry and the Warriors and not in a good way. The Clippers are slipping and PG13 is behind it. Jimmy Butler has Miami looking like Miami. Milwaukee starting to their strived while teams like Orlando can't get it right.
March Madness is official and we have a bracket. Tomorrow join us live on Pipebomb Radio NYC as The Playmaker will fill out his bracket live on the air at 4PM EST. https://www.spreaker.com/show/pipebomb-radio-nyc
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The NBA tipped off their 2nd half of the season on Wednesday. We have already got to see a 40-point in the East. LaMarcus Aldrige has parted ways with the Spurs. Blake Griffin has a new home in the East.
College Basketball is in the midst of Champ Week as Conference Tournaments in the major conferences are full swing. One top seed already fell and two blue bloods are done for the season.
Selection Sunday is this Sunday and the March Madness will be at peak.
The All-Star Game has taking place, good things happen during the All-Star day on Sunday. Giannis gets MVP honors and deservingly so. Now the 20 half is set to begin on Wednesday and The Playmaker gives out his 1st Half NBA Awards.
The regular season is over in college, so that means the fun is about to begin. 6 teams having already clinched their spot in the NCAA Tournament, but more spots are needed to be filled. The majors conferences are set to start conference tournaments beginning with the ACC today and ending with the American Championship on Sunday ahead of Selection Sunday.
IT'S MADNESS TIME!!!!
The first half of the NBA season is over. A recap of Tuesday, Wednesday, and last night's games are in order. A look at the All-Star as Team LeBron and Team Durant have been assembled for Sunday's game and how the best team in the league show no respect from the two captains.
In college hoops, the pressure is almost at the boiling point. Just 9 days away from Selection Sunday and a lot of teams have work to do. Big games to recap from Tuesday to last night's action. Look forward to the final weekend of the college hoops season as Conference Tournaments take full effect on March 10.
IT'S MARCH SO LET THE MADNESS BEGIN!!!!
We are in the third of month of the year. It is March! The Madness in college basketball will begin soon and chaos will happen. Oklahoma State big winners over the weekend. Duke and Kentucky look doomed. Kansas solidified their tournament spot. Key names are on the bubble line as Conference Tournaments appproach. All eyes on the Big 12 and Big Ten as key games will determine Regular Season Conference Champions with two major matchups:
3. Baylor at 6. West Virginia & 4. Illinois at 2. Michigan
In the NBA, the Lakers got their point guard and started winning again. Giannis put on a show for Sunday Showcase. Luka and the Mavs are winning now including a big one on Saturday. We are just days away from the All-Star Games on March 7.
It's a great time to watch basketball. Great games took place over the last few days. Shocking results in college basketball and NBA. Los Angeles Lakers are lost without AD and Dennis Schroder. Utah Jazz and Philadelphia 76ers best looking teams in the NBA. Boston Celtics going in the wrong direction as of late. All-Star reserves were announced on Tuesday so the All-Star is just about set for March 7.
In college basketball, the pressure in mounting real quick as we are just about at the end. Upsets in the SEC, Big 12, Big Ten, and PAC-12 shake things up in the conferences and Tournament. Michigan looks too good along with Gonzaga and Baylor. Michigan St. with big wins this week. Take a look at ESPN's Joe Lundai Bubble Watch as some teams need big weekends to help make the Tournament.
This past weekend show the Blue Bloods of college basketball get needed wins headline by Kansas, North Carolina, and Kentucky. The PAC-12 has become open as USC dropped a game. Just a week to a week & half left in the regular season so the pressure is mounting for bubble teams. Big games to look forward to for tournament resume.
In the NBA, the defending champs are struggling and Anthony Davis can't get back fast enough. Joel Embiid had his 1st career 50-point over the weekend. The Brooklyn Nets continues to stay hot while the Jazz saw their winning streak end at 9.
The Brooklyn Nets are a scary team in the NBA, two big wins on the road in the West Coast shows why. The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks are heading in the wrong direction. Anthony Davis officially out longer after reevaluation. All-Star Game starters have been announced and details on the game itself has been released.
Saturday Night Primetime: Miami Heat @ Los Angeles Lakers
College Hoops show why Gonzaga is simply unbeatable at this point. The Big Ten showing their strength as a whole while the ACC is on a downward spiral. The Big 12 will continue to cannibalize itself with big ranked vs. ranked matchups to headline the weekend ahead.
Marquee Matchups: 15. Texas Tech @ 23. Kansas; 13. West Virginia @ 12. Texas; 3. Michigan @ 4. Ohio State
Valentine's Day weekend has past but there was some great basketball played over the weekend. Upsets and big wins in the college ranks. Michigan big road win headlines the college weekend. Duke Freshman, Jalen Johnson has opted out of the rest of the season, good move or not? Big college games to look forward tonight through Thursday.
In the NBA, Dame Dolla does it again, this time in Dallas. Ben Simmons had a career night but in a losing effort. The Miami Heat are not the Miami Heat of last season. Griffin to sit out in Detroit and Anthony Davis out for Lakers lineup for 2-3 weeks.
A lot to get into in this episode of Hoops Talk.
Episode 3 of Hoops Talk looks into the report of the All-Star Game to take places next month. Mixed feelings about the All-Star Game but it is set for now. Kevin Durant headlines this weekend's Saturday Night Primetime in the NBA.
In the college rankings, the blue bloods are struggling in a unprecedented season as none of them are ranked at this moment. Key games to take place this weekend as the conference tournaments are just a few weeks away and the NCAA Tournament to follow soon.
The Playmakerz Blog along with Pipebomb Radio have come together once again. This collaboration as Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins, Ricky Litwinkowich, and The Bear of Texas, Alex Al Kazzaz lead as they preview Super Bowl LV. With a panel of other great men in the sports media industry, the guys discuss and breakdown the Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Super Bowl matchup itself.
The Playmakerz Blog and Pipebomb Radio NYC come together to preview the first PPV of 2021, WWE Royal Rumble. Ricky Litwinkowich, Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins, and The Bear Man of Texas, Alex Al Kazzaz break down and discuss the matches for the Royal Rumble. 4 Championship matches and both Rumble matches along with some of the Royal Rumble theme music.
The Road to WrestleMania begins here at the Royal Rumble.
It's down to the Final Four in the NFL as Championship Sunday is almost here. The Playmaker and The Bear Man of Texas will review the Divisional Round and preview Championship Sunday as we inch closer to the Super Bowl. Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady and Josh Allen vs. a hopefully Patrick Mahomes.
Wildcard Weekend is over and now we're in the Divisional Round. Great matchup/storylines in all four teams this weekend.
Aaron vs. Aaron, as the Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams travel to Lambeau Field to face Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen in primetime as the Baltimore Ravens visit the Buffalo Bills. The Cleveland Browns coming off their surprising in Pittsburgh, now travel to Arrowhead to the Super Bowl Champs, Kansas City Chiefs. Finally, it's the Legends Battle Part 3, Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers try to beat their Division Rivals for the first time as they travel to the Big Easy to face Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints.
The Playmakerz Blog presents Wildcard Weekend Special. In this episode Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins and The Bear Man of Texas, Alex Al-Kazzaz preview Super Wildcard Weekend as the NFL Playoffs are to start. Triple-headers on Saturday and Sunday, beginning with Colts/Bills at 1PM on Saturday and ending with Browns/Steelers at 8PM on Sunday.
As the NBA season is set to begin tonight, Hoops Talk return for Season 2. Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins is back to discuss everything basketball. Taking a dive into the College Basket ball season as the season is heading into conference play while battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Then the focus turns to the NBA as Christmas is approaching. Merry Christmas and basketball is back.
The NBA Finals are set for Wednesday, September 30 at 9PM on ABC. The Los Angeles Lakers versus the Miami Heat.
The Lakers won the West in five games over the Denver Nuggets as LeBron James took over the 4th Quarter. The Heat won the East in six games over the Boston Celtics as the Heat looks like a complete team. Tyler Herro broke out in Game 4 and Bam Adebayo shined in the Game 6 to close out the Celtics.
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The Conference Finals are moving on to Game 4 on both sides. The Denver Nuggets took Game 3 on last night to trim the Lakers series lead to 2-1 and avoid the 3-0 deficit. The Playmaker will recap the important Game 3 in West Finals and then preview Game 4 which will take place on Thursday night. Look forward to the East Finals as that series will resume after three days off as the Miami Heat lead that series 2-1 after the Boston Celtics took Game 3 on Saturday night. Billy Donovan has been hired as the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls.
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Another Game 7 to happen in the Western Conference as the Denver have back-to-back comeback victories to force the LA Clippers into a Game 7. The Eastern Conference Finals is set as the fifth seed, Miami Heat take on the third seed, Boston Celtics.
The Playmaker is back to talk more NBA Playoffs, but this time he's bringing Brooklyn with him. From Sports Way with Dray Day podcast, Dray Day makes his first appearance on Hoops Time. These two gentlemen talk NBA Conference Semifinals as the Heat ousted the top team in Milwaukee. Toronto and Boston are going to a Game 7. Both LA teams look good for a collision course in the Western Conference Finals. A lot of coaching news to go over as well mainly Steve Nash and Brooklyn and Billy D out in OKC. The Playmaker and Dray Day talking hoops on this episode.
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The NBA Playoffs continue as the Western Conference Semifinals are officially set after two terrific Game 7s took place. Denver/Utah Game 7 from Tuesday night and Houston/Oklahoma City Game from last night. The Playmaker will revisit both games. The Eastern Conference Semifinals are four games in and the top two seeds are in big trouble. The Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors are down 0-2 in their series. Close things out by previewing the West Semis where Denver takes on LA Clippers in Game 1 tonight and Houston will meet the LA Lakers in Game 1 on tomorrow night.
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The East Playoffs are looking easy. 3 sweeps in the 1st Round in the East. The West on the other hand, more competitive as expected. Every series in the West is going at least 5 games but most is going at least 6 games. NBA Coach of the Year was awarded. Another black man and his family lives are changed forever due to police brutality yet again. ALL LIVES CAN'T MATTER UNLESS BLACK LIVES ARE INCLUDED!!!!
After the seeding games and the Western Conference Play-In, the NBA Playoffs are set to begins. As promised, The Playmaker is here to preview the postseason of the NBA. NBA News and Notes then a review of the Play-In game. Previewing of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Previewing the Western Conference Playoffs. It's the NBA Playoffs and it's a whole new game. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcast. Subscribe to our website to stay updated on everything The Playmakerz Brand.
The seeding in the NBA Restart are winding down. The Eastern Conference Playoffs are set. The Western Conference Playoffs still have some things to sort out. There will be a Play-In Tournament for the 8th seed in the West. Who will play is the question? Phoenix Suns alone unbeaten, Dame Dolla taking over, and Memphis is slipping. We are doing a Giveaway Contest. To enter the contest, all you have to do is subscribe to our website: https://theplaymakerzblog.com. Two winners will drawn and they will win FREE Playmakerz Blog Merch of their choosing from one of our online stores. Follow and subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review and rating on Apple Podcast and YouTube. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The NBA Restart made it through one full week. A lot of good basketball being played and The Playmaker, Darnell Sallins is here to talk about it. Surprising performances from teams and players like the Phoenix Suns or TJ Warren. A lot of head scratching moments as well the Bucks dropping two straight or the Clippers. Major concerns for some teams especially a team in the Eastern Conference as Darnell will share. Preview Week 2 schedule and pick Thursday and Friday games.
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After almost 5 months, the restart of the NBA Season is upon us. That means it's the debut episode of Hoops Talk hosted The Playmaker, Darnell Sallins. Today, The Playmaker will go over Restart outline follow by his NBA Awards. Then give you the schedule of the first official week of the restart. The Playmaker will picks games on Thursday and Friday.
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Alex Al-Kazzaz aka The Bear of Texas summarizes a documentary of a soccer player he really admires; Antoine Griezmann. Last year, a documentary on Antoine Griezmann was released. It's called Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend. It's a walkthrough of Griezmann's journey from going from a kid that had no hope of making it to becoming a National Hero for the French Republic. Al-Kazzaz takes us through the journey.
Owen Hart was one of the most gifted professional wrestlers and his tale is one of the most controversial in pro wrestling history. He was a man adored by many, a loving husband, and a genuine human being. Tragically a stunt gone wrong caused his untimely death and in this episode we explore the final days of Owen Hart. The Bear of Texas and Kris Rex close out The Dark Side of The Podcast discussing the most anticipated wrestling story history, Owen Hart and his tragic death.
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We have arrived to the final episode of The Last Dance with The Playmaker. Darnell "Playmaker" Sallins is back to discuss the Episodes 9 and 10 of The Last Dance Documentary series. The battles between Reggie Miller and Michael Jordan. Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz NBA Finals Part 1 in 1997. East Conference Finals vs. Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers. Look into Steve Kerr's story to the NBA and Chicago Bulls. Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz NBA Finals Part 2 in 1998. Dennis Rodman goes off the wrestling during the Finals. Bulls finishing The Last Dance on top of the world.
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When you think of tag teams, one of the greatest tag teams in pro wrestling history are the The Road Warriors, The Legion of Doom, Animal and Hawk. They were adored Worldwide and were often imitated but personal demons lead to the split of the former 15 time tag team Champions. Today Kris and Alex cover The Last Ride of The Road Warriors.
The most emotional two episodes of The Last Dance Documentary series. Jordan talking about why he pushed his teammates the way he did. Death of MJ's father because the blaming MJ. Scottie Pippen quiting on the team in the Playoffs and more from Episodes 7 & 8.
Alex Al-Kazzaz aka The Bear Man of Texas brings in his good friend Wiley aka The Venomous and they go over the Cowboys' schedule for the 2020 season. They go over each game and decide whether or not Dallas wins and why. They bring out all the facts and they express their hope that this is is a new era of success for the Dallas Cowboys.
In 1990 The Universal Wrestling Federation appeared out of nowhere to make noise on the wrestling scene. They had a roster of legends and rising young stars and was the dream of Herb Abrams. Millions were squandered and many drugs were used as Abrams started at the top and went to the bottom. Alex and Kris talk about it all and everything in between.
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Episodes 5 & 6 of The Last Dance put the spotlight squarely on the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan. MJ was the headline everywhere for everybody. Jordan was bigger than life and it took a toll on him. Putting the clamps on Clyde Drexler and the Portland Trail Blazers for the 2nd consecutive, we get to the Dream Team and the issue of Isaiah Thomas being snubbed for the 92 Olympics. Books and gambling causing media attention as the Bulls go for title number 3. Down 0-2 to the New York Knicks in the East Finals.
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David Shultz and The Slap Heard Around the World was about the one important thing in wrestling, Kayfabe. Being a pro wrestler was akin to being part of a secret society and there was one rule, keep kayfabe. But what happens when the media tries to infiltrate and expose the secrets and tricks of wrestling involving kayfabe? As Alex and Kris Rex goes through the David Shultz episode from VICE, you will learn and get the answer to the question of what happens when you threaten kayfabe.
This's week episode talks about Episodes 3 and 4 of The Last Dance. The Playmaker talks about Dennis Rodman, Phil Jackson who were the glue of the team as Dennis Rodman was the one to step up in Pippen's absence. At the same time, takes a mid-season vacation. Phil Jackson great at handling different personalities to achieve the ultimate goal. Implementing the triangle offense while getting the very best from the players in a team effect. Also get into the Bad Boy Pistons versus the Bulls from 1989 playoffs, 1990 playoffs, and 1991 playoffs. Where the Bulls are at heading into the All-Star break and how Jerry Krause is involved.
The Bear of Texas (Alex Al-Kazzaz) and Independent Professional Wrestler Kris Rex continue their journey of Dark Side of the Podcast with this week's episode: The Assassination of Dino Bravo. This week Alex and Kris Rex dive into yet another murder mystery full of twists and turns as they discuss the assasination of one of Montreal's most popular wrestlers, Dino Bravo.
The Last Dance made its debut on Sunday on ESPN. The documentary of arguably one of the greatest sports dynasty's final championship run with behind the scenes access to the 1997-1998 Chicago Bulls. The first two episodes were broadcasted on Sunday and The Playmaker, Darnell Sallins returns from his break to cover this most intriguing documentary series.
Episode 4 of this new series brought to you by Alex Al-Kazzaz aka The Bear of Texas is here! They are back to give their honest thoughts on this week's episode of the Dark Side of the Ring! Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nancy Argentino.
Episode 3 of this new series brought to you by Alex Al-Kazzaz aka The Bear of Texas and Kris Rex is here. The guys return to give their thoughts on this week's episode of the Dark Side of the Ring! The BRAWL FOR ALL!
New Series is here for The Playmakerz Blog Podcast. Alex Al-Kazzaz sit downs with Independent Professional Wrestler, Kris Rex as they begin this new series discussing the documentary series of Dark Side of the Ring. First one up is the Chris Benoit story which was aired on March 24, 2020 in a two-episodes set.
The first wrestling episode of 2020 comes to preview the biggest event in the wrestling industry. WrestleMania 36 will be take place. Instead of being the usual one big night of the Showcase of the Immortals. It will be a two night special of the Grandest Stage of Them All. WWE Championship match. Universal Championship match. Raw Women's Championship match. It's WrestleMania in an unorthodox way.
Free agency continues in the NFL. The Cowboys made some moves. Cam Newton and Jameis Winston are still on the market. Discussion about the Los Angeles Rams and the Jacksonville Jaguars. NFL news on the draft, the 2020 schedule release date and more.
The Bear of Texas is back once again talking COVID19 and the impact on the sports world. This time Alex brought a friend, Wiley Singleton, in to add more to this theme COVID19 vs. Sports. From the NBA to MLB to NCAA to Soccer League across the world. Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, Sean Payton along with other celebrities to test positive for COVID19. COVID19 vs. Sports Talk continues with this episode.
NFL Free Agency coverage continues with Week 2. Darius Slay traded from Detroit to Philadelphia. Eric Ebron signs with the Steelers. Cam Newton released by the Carolina Panthers as well as Jameis Winston leave Tampa in Free Agency. Darnell still asking "What Are We Doing?" with the LA Rams. Dallas provides Jaguars talks. More Free Agency news along with other sports news.
The Bear of Texas, Alex Kazzaz is here with a special episode on the impact that COVID 19 is having on the sports world as a whole as the NBA, MLB, and NHL suspended their seasons. The men's and women's NCAA Tournaments canceled. The effect on the sport journalist community. Be safe, be smart, and stay prayed up.
The new league in the NFL has begun and Week 1 had a lot of big stunning news happening. Tom Brady's decision was and it wasn't good for the people in Massachusetts. DeAndre Hopkins was traded out of nowhere. The NFC South looks completely different at QB now. What are we doing Los Angeles Rams? Jacksonville is breathing a little bit now after trading Foles. A lot more free agency news. The Playmaker is back with Dallas for this episode.
In what would be considered a dead week in the NFL Off-season, Dallas Glenn has some things he wants to be to the forward. That would Dakota Prescott contract situation and the impact it will have on the league as a whole.
Championship Week is in full swing and Darnell The Playmaker Sallins is here to bring you the news. However, the Coronavirus has made major impact in the sports world including College Basketball. The NBA season has been suspended but the NCAA has not. Conference Tournaments are still to be played. Let's see where things go in the coming days.
The final week of the regular season is here and March Madness is in full swing already. The Playmaker, Darnell Sallins is here to cover it all. Starting with key game results from February 19 to March 3 and a look at the AP Top 25 Poll. Then we will look the Bubble Watch from ESPN.com. State of the Florida Gators to be addressed. Look ahead to the regular season finale for the major conferences and look at the mid-majors conference tournaments which already began. Join The Playmakerz Challenge for Bracket Challenge through ESPN now. http://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2020/en/entry?entryID=37100229
The NFL Combine is set to begin and Dallas Glenn is here to prove it at the top of the show. More importantly, this CBA deal is gardening a lot of attention as the owners approved it. The player on the other hand, the total opposite especially the big name stars like JJ Watt, Aaron Rodgers, and Russell Wilson. The state of Jacksonville Jaguars will be addressed pertaining to this new proposed CBA. More Off-season Football Talk with Dallas Glenn, Pre-NFL Combine.
Is Joe Burrow going to the Panthers? That's the only thing that even makes sense at this point. Oh, and Yannick Ngakoue is not an incomplete defensive end, Shad Khan and Dave Caldwell are just complete dunces.
Dallas Glenn is here for your off-season talk for the NFL. Today's episode he talks feeding running backs, but not paying them long-term. Then shift gears toward the free agent QB class including Philip Rivers and Jamies Winston. Closing out the show with Dallas talking about his beloved Jacksonville Jaguars and the turmoil inside the organization.
We have hit the All-Star break in the NBA. How does the East and West look at this point of the season? Miami has been surprising in the East as well as the Memphis Grizzlies in the West. We preview All-Star Weekend in its entirety begining with the Celebrity Game between Team Stephen A. vs Team Wilbon. World vs. US for the Rising Star Game followed by a preview of Saturday Night. Finally previewing the All-Star Game and all of changes with the Game to honor the legend Kobe Bryant. It's All-Star Weekend so let's have some fun.
Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs. Super Bowl LIV Champions!!! Heartbreaking for lost for the San Francisco 49ers especially with the fact that they blew a 10-point 4th Quarter lead. Being outscored 21-0 in the final quarter of the NFL season. Who is to blame for the collapse in San Fran, Kyle Shanahan or Jimmy Garoppolo? Patrick Mahomes was named Super Bowl LIV MVP, but did he deserve the award? Andy Reid capture his first Super Bowl title so does he deserve to be in the Hall of Fame? Dallas Glenn gives a small preview of what he will bring for off-season talk in football. Other upcoming shows with The Playmakerz including what we are planning for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
It's Super Bowl Week. Miami, Florida, Hard Rock Stadium. San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs. Jimmy G vs. Pat Mahomes. George Kittle vs. Travis Kelce. Kyle Shanahan vs. Andy Reid. Review the path to the Super Bowl for both teams. A breakdown of position and which team is better in each position. Super Bowl predications. SUPER BOWL LIV IS HERE!
Today's episode is an episode that will honor and remember a legend, trailblazer, ambassador of the game of basketball, Kobe Bean Bryant. You will hear from different guest including Dallas Glenn on their personal thoughts on Kobe, his daughter, Gianna and the tragic lost of 7 others from Sunday. Memories of Kobe Bryant from Florida (Jacksonville and Pensacola) to Dallas to LA itself. Darnell The Playmaker Sallins will close out the show with his thoughts on Kobe Bryant. Thank You Kobe Bryant for the countless memories on and off the court.
Super Bowl LIV is set for Miami, Florida. However, we still have another week to wait until the big game. So, today we will recap what happened on Championship Sunday. First, the AFC Championship Game between the Tennessee Titans against the Kansas City Chiefs. Then the recap of the NFC Championship Game with the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers. Patrick Mahomes is a badddddd man and the Derrick Henry train came to a stop completely. Raheem Mostert was a shedder while Aaron Rodgers was just bad. News from around the NFL to closing the show.
The LSU Tigers are National Champions. Defeating the previous champions in the Clemson Tigers in New Orleans. Discuss both team's performances from Monday Night. Dive into some other college football headlines. Finishing the show off with responses to Social Media comments on the takeaways from this college football season.
Down to the Final Four in the NFL. Divisional Weekend gave great storylines to revisit and preview. The Derrick Henry train continue to roll through Ravens Nation. San Francisco controlled the Minnesota Vikings from jump. Kansas City embarrassed the Houston Texans after being down big. Aaron Rodgers sent Russell Wilson and the Seahawks home. Championship Sunday is filled with rematches as Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will host the Derrick Henry train and the Titans inside Arrowhead Stadium. Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers head back to Santa Clara and Levi's Stadium to meet to the San Francisco 49ers again. The Final Four is Sunday and then the Super Bowl in two weeks. Who will make in Miami on Groundhog Day?
Bowl Season is done and there is only one game left of the season. The National Championship Game. Before we breakdown that game, we have to revisit Bowl Season. What conference was head and shoulders better than everyone else? A lot of big name players have declared for the NFL draft and some others have declared to return to college, we have a list for you. More coaching news to discuss. Then we get to the National Championship. Tiger vs. Tiger. Death Valley vs. Death Valley. Clemson vs. LSU.
The Divisional Round is here and we have a great storylines in each game for the weekend. Wildcard Weekend provided great and thrilling games notably Tom Brady and Drew Brees losing in the Wildcard Round. The Derrick Henry train travels to Raven Nation and DeShaun Watson vs. Patrick Mahomes Part II takes place on the AFC side. On the NFC side, Kirk Cousins vs. Jimmy G with top defenses on both sides in the Bay Area and Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers get together again at Lambeau Field to close the weekend. We pick all four games this weekend and talks coaching news.
Dallas Glenn rejoins The To close out 2019 with some football talk. First up, is college football as bowl season continues. Dallas's alma mater West Florida are Division II Champs then recap of Week 2 in Bowl Season. CFP Semifinals had a beat down and a comeback for storylines. The Group of 5 teams didn't performance well against the Power 5 teams. Look ahead to the rest of bowl season. Then we will shift gears to the NFL realm and recap the final week of the regular season. Look at the season in review and which coaches was fired already. The Playoffs are set do a look ahead to Wildcard Weekend and make predictions. Happy New Year's from The Playmakerz Blog Podcast.
The Playmaker, Darnell Sallins is back for another solo episode. This time we talking college basketball. Non-Conference play is done and conference play is set to start. Darnell will recap the Big Ten/ACC Challenge then revisit key wins and upsets of the season so far. Talk about Unbeatens: Auburn and San Diego St while talking about Liberty as well. The state of the Florida Gators will be addressed and making some conference picks for the NCAA Tournament.
Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas. The Playmaker, Darnell Sallins is here to talk football. Darnell will first recap week 1 of Bowl Season where one team got their first-ever bowl win, FAU put on a dominated performance in their bowl game, and Chris Petersen coached last game against his former team out in Las Vegas. Next will be previewing Week 2 of Bowl Season starting with the Independence Bowl between Louisiana Tech and Miami. Previewing the College Football Playoff Semifinals Saturday and two other New Year Six Bowl Games. Afterwards, Darnell will shift to the NFL and recap Week 16 where the NFC East headlined the week. New England complete a decade worth of dominance. Seattle battling great injuries going into the final week of the season, but Beast Mode returns to the 12's. There's still a lot to be determined in Week 17. Will the Eagles win the NFC East? San Francisco needs a win for home-field advantage, but the Seahawks want the NFC West crown. Green Bay and New Orleans still fighting for home-field and bye weeks. Tennessee or Pittsburgh for the sixth seed in the AFC? New England and Kansas City for the second bye-week.
Darnell The Playmaker Sallins is back to give you the NBA Christmas Day Preview. He's not alone on this as Dray Day from Sports Way with Dray Day joins the show. They talk about the season thus far, who's being surprising good and who has taking a step back. 5 Christmas Day Games. Boston takes on the defending champs in Toronto. Greek Freak takes the Bucks on the road to Philly to faces Embiid and the 76ers. Houston battles Golden State and New Orleans takes a trip to the Mile High to see the Nuggets. The headliner belongs in the city of Angeles as it Part II of the Battle for Los Angeles as the Clippers and Lakers get together. It's the Christmas holiday which means let's talk basketball. Merry Christmas from Sports Way with Dray Day and The Playmakerz Blog Podcast.
It's the final two weeks of the regular season in the NFL. Dallas blew out the LA Rams going into a enormous matchup with Philly. Jaguars did good in Week 15, but still having trouble within the organization. Minnesota blew out the LA Chargers to keep Pace with Green Bay for the North while holding the 6th seed. San Francisco got upset by Atlanta. New Orleans handled business and the race for the One Seed in NFC is not close to being finished. Buffalo and New England get together on Saturday for the AFC East and seeding. The NFC East will be decided in Philadelphia. The NFC North will be decided on Monday Night Football. It's Week 16 in the NFL and the playoff push continues.
It's bowl season in college football. First a recap of the Army-Navy game where one player ran for 300 yards alone. Look back the Heisman Trophy presentation and the winner. Bowl season begins on Friday with the Bahamas Bowl. Look that the game and other bowl games through Monday's bowl game.
Championship Weekend happened and the Playoff Committee selected the four teams for the Playoffs. Did they get it right this season? Big coaching changes happened as well and G5 programs may suffer. A look ahead to Bowl Mania and some intriguing bowl games. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, the reveal of the first-ever Playmakerz Blog Group of 5 Champion.
Down to the final three weeks of the regular season in the NFL as Week 15 is here. San Francisco got an enormous road win in New Orleans. The LA Rams dominated the Seattle Seahawks in Sunday night action. The NFC West could have three teams make the playoffs with one being the one seed? A discussion to have. The Cowboys and Eagles continue to the NFC East unbearable to watch, but somebody must win this terrible division. The New England Patriots struggles continue with a home lost to Kansas City. Don't look now but Houston took a terrible home lost to Denver and the Tennessee Titans are battling for the AFC South crown. Week 15 Game Picks headline by Houston at Tennessee, LA Rams at Dallas, & Buffalo at Pittsburgh for Sunday Night Football.
The Regular season has been played and now it's all about Conference Championships. Coaches have been fired or stepping down already. Jim Harbaugh made history unfortunately. Recapping Rivalry Week in all of its glory. The CFP Rankings are very important for this week. Previewing and picking all 10 Championship games.
We are in the final quarter, final stretch of the regular season in the NFL. Ron Rivera was surprisingly fired by the Carolina Panthers. The NFC East Division is a complete mess after what happened with the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving and the Philadelphia Eagles in Miami. There is even a scenario where the Washington Redskins can still the NFC East. Go Figure! The Jacksonville Jaguars makes headlines again for a different reason. Baltimore had a big win, New England is struggling, and Tennessee is making a run in the AFC. Seattle took down Minnesota and left the door open for another NFC West team for the playoffs. Picks for key Week 14 games.
The Playmaker, Darnell Sallins is here to talk college basketball. A month of basketball has been played. Darnell will review big wins and stunning upsets that took place thus far. The state of the Florida Gators is will be discussed. Finishing the show off with the preview of ACC/Big Ten Challenge this week.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!! One big episode here from The Playmakerz Blog Podcast. First recap of Week 13 in college football and look ahead to Rivalry Week as rivals get together for bragging rights and conference championship play as well playoff positioning. Then we will recap Survivor Series Weekend. Another TakeOver that was tremendous, but NXT was just beginning as the black and gold brand dominated Survivor Series over Raw and SmackDown. Finally, there's your NFL talk. Recap of Week 12 as the Rams and Jags are done. Philly just about done. Dallas lost to another playoff team. Lamar Jackson is out of this world. Look ahead to Thanksgiving Day where there are three games to be played. Enjoy your Thanksgiving, we thank you for spending part of the holiday with The Playmakerz. Happy Thanksgiving.
Big Four Weekend is here. NXT TakeOver War Games with TWO War Game matches. Then Sunday night is Survivor Series. This time however, NXT gets involved in the festivities. Raw vs. NXT vs. SmackDown brings a new dynamic twist to Survivor Series since ECW back in the early 2000s. But we opening up with discussion on WWE Backstage with CM Punk now in the show full time. It's November! It's Thanksgiving month! It's War Games! It's Survivor Series!
Things are heating up in the NFL as we are in Week 12 now. Dallas gives the state of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Rams defeated the Bears but did that change Darnell's mind and how does Dominique Foxworthy fits in the discussion? Recap the rest of Week 11 which Minnesota, LA Chargers, Atlanta, and Lamar Jackson headlines. Game picks for key Week 12 games. Finishing the show off with the Colin Kapernick vs. the NFL discussion.
We are down to the final two weeks of the regular season in college. Tua got injury last week and is done for the season. What are Bama playoff chances now? Jalen Hurts Baylor in comeback fashion. Georgia survived in Auburn. Big week for two conferences: Big Ten & American. CFP Ranking Top 7 stayed status quo. Group of 5 discussion and Top 5 List. Week 13 Game Picks.
LSU beat Bama. Minnesota rolled their boats over Penn State. College GameDay going to Waco, Texas for OU-Baylor. The second CFP Rankings still makes someone mad. There's a disagreement on the new Group of 5 Top 5 List plus Week 12 picks.
The 1st College Football Playoff Rankings were released Tuesday night. Dallas has a huge problem with the Top 4 rankings. In the Group of 5 story, App State was upset and Memphis took down SMU. We will reveal our Giveaway Contest winners with our new Top 5 List for the Group of 5. LSU-Bama headlines Saturday Games as well as Penn State-Minnesota.
The Playmaker Darnell Sallins is back from a week off along Ken Moore as College Basketball starts Tuesday. Previewing the College Basketball season as 3. Kansas vs. 4. Duke in the State Farm Champs Classic to kickoff the season. Coaches to watch this season as so many changes took place. Discussion on Conference favorites by ESPN. College Basketball is here and this season will be one to remember.
We are in Week 8 of the NFL season which means we are at the halfway mark. 3 trades took place and someone isn't happy about any of them. Rams & Jaguars got back in win column in Week 7 and look to do it again in favorable matchups in Week 8. The guys will give out shoutous and disappointments for the Topic of the Day. Week 8 Game Picks including Bengals/Rams in London. Follow us on Twitter (@PlaymakerzThe) and Facebook (The Playmakerz Blog). Check out our website: www.theplaymakerzblog.com
Week 9 of the college football season is here. Big upsets happened in Week 8 in the Big Ten and Group of 5. Big injury in the SEC. Brand Group of 5 Top 5 list. Game Picks including the Fan Game of the Week and the College GameDay game featuring a FCS rivalry.
The NBA season is here and The Playmaker, Darnell Sallins previews the season ahead. A lot of off-season moves took place and now there is uncertain in the NBA. Philadelphia is the favorites in the East, but it's not certain. Gabriel Kótaz from Unfiltered Access will break down the Eastern Conference. Justin Mann will break down the Western Conference as Los Angeles is the center of attention with the Lakers and Clippers this season. Basketball season is here and it's going to be good.
Saints continue to win after defeating the Jaguars in Jacksonville. The 49ers stayed unbeaten well giving the Rams a third consecutive loss. Jalen Ramsey gets traded to the LA Rams. The penalties in the NFL are unbearable to watch as one of two Topics of the Day. Week 7 Games Picks. Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review on Apple. Follow us on Twitter (@PlaymakerzThe) & Facebook (The Playmakerz Blog).
New Group of 5 Top 5 list. Memphis upset by Temple. Florida-LSU recap driving into SEC talk. Recap of Week 7 and Georgia getting upset by South Carolina. Great slate of Group of 5 games as well as Power 5 games. The Fan Game of the Week comes from the PAC-12. College GameDay Site is at Penn State for the Wolverines and Nittany Lions.
Wrestling talk at The Playmakerz Blog is back. Recap of the WWE Draft in three parts including TV Recap of Raw. Look at the Wednesday Night Wars before Week 3 between AEW and NXT. Jam packed episode of Wrestling. Subscribe to the podcast. Give us a review on iTunes. Follow us on Twitter: @PlaymakerzThe and Facebook: The Playmakerz Blog.
It's Week 6 in the NFL and both the Jags and Rams lost in Week 5. Can they bounce back with important games at homes on Sunday? DeShaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes meet for the first time in Sunday inside Arrowhead Stadium. Aaron Rodgers and Packers look to continue their winning ways on MNF against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Darnell and Dallas prepare you for NFL Week 6.
Jacksonville gets a road win in Denver & Dallas is feeling good about his Jags. Social Media delivers the Topic of the Day. Darnell let's loose on his LA Rams after a disappointing lost in Week 4. Previewing the Week 5 slate and picks for LA Rams/Seattle(TNF), Chicago/Oakland(London), Jacksonville/Carolina, Green Bay/Dallas, Indianapolis/Kansas City(SNF), & Cleveland/San Francisco(MNF)
Jam packed episode today. Conference play is in full swing in College Football. Recap everything Group of 5 along with the Top 5 list for Week 6. The defending champs struggle in Chapel Hill and is no longer #1. Ohio State sent a major message through Nebraska. There 6 teams surprisingly Unbeaten, 3 Group of 5 and 3 Power 5 teams. The Fan Game of the Week chosen on Social Media. College GameDay will be in Gainesville, Florida for a SEC Top 10 showdown.
More of a general discussion today as the wrestling world will change next week. Was this era will be known as the Women's Era in WWE with the New Era coming? What are our most memorable moments from this Era? We will preview the Season Premiere Card for WWE. NXT Recap and preview the 2-hour live premier card on USA. Finish the episode off with discussing the NEW wrestling schedule going forward including AEW, New Japan, Ring of Honor.
The quarter mark of the NFL season is here as we are in Week 4. The Jaguars beat the Titans, but the Ramsey saga continues. The New Orleans Saints got an impressive road win in Seattle. 3 new QBs started this past, so how did they did in our Topic of the Day? Week 4 Game picks on Eagles/Packers (TNF), Patriots/Bills, Chiefs/Lions, Vikings/Bears, Cowboys/Saints (SNF), & Bengals/Steelers(MNF)
UCF fall to Pitt on the Pitt Special. Brand New #1 and brand new Top 5 list. Michigan and Jim Harbaugh humiliated in Wisconsin. The PAC-12 official done for the College Football Playoffs. UCLA and Chip Kelly overcame a 32-point deficit. Week 5 game picks for both the Group of 5 and Power 5.
We begin by recapping the Jaguars/Texans game and the Jalen Ramsey situation in Jacksonville. A recap of the Saints/Rams game leading into our Topic of the Day which is the QB position. Topic of the Day:Who will suffer more without their starting QB? We dive into Week 3, but the Patriots and Cowboys are historical favorite in their matchups. Discussion and picks on Tennessee/Jacksonville (TNF), Baltimore/Kansas City, Houston/LA Chargers, LA Rams/Cleveland (SNF), and Chicago/Washington (MNF). It's Week 3 in the NFL!
More Group of 5 teams beating Power 5 teams in Week 3. A FCS team beat a ACC team on the road. Group of 5 Top 5 list is out. Major key Matchups for Week 4 such as Notre Dame at Georgia being the College GameDay site. Big 12 Key Matchup in Primetime and the Big Ten has a key Matchups to start the Saturday slate. It's another filled episode for College Football with The Playmakerz.
The Wrestling Podcast is back to preview the Clash of Champions PPV. Every title is on the line including the Raw Tag Team Championships and the Universal Championship between the same two wrestlers. Roman Reigns finally goes one on one with the man who tried to end him, Erick Rowan. News on upcoming PPVs, NXT is goes live soon, and Ric Flair's fight with WWE. It's a lot to talk about ahead of the PPV.
Week 2 of the College Football season had the Big 12 get beat up by the SEC, but Clemson still is the team to beat. The PAC-12 continues to suffer big time. Mack Brown and the Tar Heels are 2-0. The Group of 5 teams continue to punch back against the Power 5 teams. AND Week 3 looks good with everything that is going on.
Opening Week of the NFL 100th season had about everything you could think of. Sloppy Thursday night opener. Unthinkable blowouts by road teams. Sunday night snooze fest. Comeback victory on Monday Night Football. Everything happened in Week 1, but it's time for Week 2 where Tampa Bay and Carolina get it started with Thursday Night Football. Previewing Sunday's games between Jacksonville/Houston, New Orleans/LA Rams, Philadelphia/Atlanta (SNF), & Cleveland/NY Jets(MNF). Dallas Glenn is back from vacation we open up with our Division Winners.
Week 1 is in the books. The SEC, mainly the East Division had a bad showing. The Group of 5 teams pulled some major upsets. Who's the Heisman front-runner? Preview Week 2 as Texas A&M/Clemson & LSU/Texas headline the Weekend.
It's the NFL 100th season and Opening Night is tonight. Zeke Elliott & Jared Goff received new contracts. Green Bay & Chicago gets the season kickoff. Look ahead & preview Week 1. Ken Moore is filling for Dallas Glenn.
One conference left to preview & it's the PAC-12. Washington won the conference last year & it's tops to do it again, but Oregon will have something to say. Then we will preview Week 1 of the College Football season & recap Week 0 of Arizona/Hawaii & Miami/Florida
It's the final week of Division Preview. The last stop takes us up North to preview the AFC North and the NFC North. Cleveland won the off-season and people are believing in the Browns. Is it warrant though? Pittsburgh and Baltimore will have a say in that for the AFC North. Aaron Rodgers has a new coach in Green Bay, but Chicago is the reigning division champs in the NFC North.
Reviewing the week that was in WWE. Big news on NXT to open the show and we also talk about AEW as the news of NXT could affect them. King of the Ring has been, but the storyline of Reigns being attack continues to be big.
Today we are talking about the best conference in college football. The Southeastern Conference. Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Florida all ranked in the Top 10. But at the same time we have two games this weekend. Camping World Kickoff: Miami Hurricanes vs. 8. Florida Gators & Arizona Wildcats vs. Hawaii Warriors.
Today we take the trip to the West Coast as we preview the AFC West & NFC West. Pat Mahomes & the Chiefs won the AFC West last season, but Oakland & AB are the headliners. LA Rams won the NFC West & made it to the Super Bowl, but all eyes are on Arizona with Kingsbury & Kyler Murray. It's all about the West Coast today.
Recapping the week from Toronto in WWE. TakeOver Toronto was amazing. SummerSlam had their moments. Raw and SD Live provided some interesting things.
This week's college football episode takes us to the Midwest region and the Big XII Conference. The Oklahoma Sooners have dominated the Big XII including winning the conference last year behind Heisman Trophy winner, Kyler Murray. Murray is the NFL now as the #1 Overall Pick, but Jalen Hurts is at Oklahoma now. So will the Boomer Sooner continue to run the conference? Is Texas officially back after ending last season with a beatdown on the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl? How will West Virginia look post Will Grier? Let's talk Big XII Football!
This episode we dive into the South Divisions in the NFL. Gabriel is back to talk about the NFC South and the New Orleans Saints. Then Jason Draven from Unfiltered Access join us to talk about the AFC South and Dallas's Jacksonville Jaguars.
Big Four Weekend is here. NXT TakeOver Toronto and SummerSlam! Previewing and picking every match slated for this big weekend.
Previewing the Big Ten Conference. Is this the year for Harbaugh & Michigan? Ohio St. has a new head coach in Ryan Day & Michigan St. isn't the team of old. The Big Ten West is between 4 teams. Who will win the wild wild west?
Today The Playmaker, Darnell & Dallas are back to talk and preview the NFL divisions for the new season. It's all about the East on this one. AFC East preview with Gabriel Kòtaz from Unfiltered Access. Then the NFC East preview with Ken Moore returning to the podcast. They will finish off with some early Fantasy tips as Fantasy Football is back as well.
This week of TV provided some uncomfortable parts in WWE. Charlotte Flair's SummerSlam challenge was accepted by Canada's finest. TakeOver Toronto continues to look damn good and someone else has returned to the black and gold brand.
It's the month of August and that means football is back! Today we begin previewing the college football season with the ACC and Group of 5. We know it's Clemson and everyone else in ACC, but will Florida State and others bounce back? For the Group of 5, we make a Top 5 list with 2 bubble team in the Group of 5 race.