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Whitaker Sports
Bradley Whitaker founded Whitaker Sports to provide unique and critical sports commentary, free from the influences of corporate interests and trite observations. Here you’ll find fearless criticism of league commissioners; you’ll never hear clichés like "giving 110%;" and we’ll push such revolutionary concepts as "the open man should take the shot . . . not the overpaid superstar with three men on him."
For the second day in a row, the Patriots and Panthers fight at joint practice, this time leading to an injury. Plus, LeBron James signs an extension with the Lakers, and a review of some of the key games on the Celtics schedule just released.
The New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers brawl it out at Training Camp, Tiger Woods organizes a "protest" against the LIV Tour, and EA Sports has a big announcement regarding the future of NCAA Football.
The New York Jets reveal the timeline for QB Zach Wilson to return. An update from Patriots Training Camp, NBA schedule leaks, and we talk Lamar Jackson's contract situation. Will he stay, or will he go?
With the first Patriots preseason game in the books, Brad reacts to what happened. Then, Kevin Durant names the Celtics as a preferred destination. Can Aaron Judge catch Roger Maris, or even Barry Bonds? And ominous Tom Brady news.
Kevin Durant gives Nets ownership an ultimatum. Will it work? 5 Fantasy Football mistakes to avoid this season. Roger Goodell appeals Deshaun Watson's suspension asking for more. And, the latest update from Patriots Training Camp.
Is a Tom Brady and Miami Dolphins marriage inevitable in 2023? Will Madden actually improve this year? And, are the Boston Celtics the favorite next season? Plus, the latest update from Patriots Training Camp.
Why the Cowboys are stuck with Dak Prescott, Stephen Curry declares the moon landing to be fake and why ESPN has become unwatchable (and it's not just politics).
The New England Patriots suffer one of the most heartbreaking losses in franchise history. I will tell you their Super Bowl chances after Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins. Then, I will explain why you should still be skeptical about the Cowboys, despite their five-game winning streak. And finally, should grown adults be sifting through Heisman Trophy winner’s tweets from when they were 14 years old? The answer will not surprise you.
Why the Patriots trading Brandin Cooks to the Rams demonstrates a vastly different change in strategy for head coach Bill Belichick.
It's that time of year again, time for the annual Patriots hit piece, brought to you by the fine folks at ESPN. Will Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft make their way out of the ashes?
Was Bill Belichick sending Tom Brady a message revoking privileges of trainer Alex Guerrero? Why Derek Jeter has guts, plus Brad weighs in on LaVar Ball's new "pro league."
Brad gives his Week 16 NFL Power Rankings, plus, why does the media hold Kobe Bryant to a different standard, and why Aaron Rodgers' UFO story seems less crazy now.
The Patriots beat the Steelers on a controversial "catch-no catch" play, but Brad explains why the rule is there in the first place. Plus, segments on Jimmy Garoppolo and the Oakland Raiders.
What does Rob Gronkowski's future look like? Will he go to the WWE? Should the Patriots trade him? And why Kevin Durant is dealing with the unintended consequences of not being a leader with the Warriors.
Why Alabama deserved a CFP bid, Week 14 NFL Power Rankings. Plus comments on the Gronk suspension, LaVar & LiAngelo Ball, Tom Brady & Odell Beckham.
Why Eli Manning and the Jaguars are the obvious fit. Plus Brad ranks the top seven teams in the NFL heading into Week 13 (hint: the Patriots are in the top seven).
Why the Patriots will always beat teams like the Steelers and Raiders. Will Aaron Rodgers make a return? And why LeBron to the Lakers depends entirely on Paul George, and what happens in June.
Why Tom Brady deserves the MVP, but Carson Wentz will get it. Should Sam Darnold stay at USC? Why the Celtics win-streak is really a miracle.
Tom Brady or Carson Wentz for Midseason MVP? Why LeBron is missing Kyrie big time in Cleveland. And Week 10 NFL power rankings in The Sideline Seven.
Why the Dodgers should have won the World Series. Will Gordon Hayward return to the Celtics (and why there's mixed messages)? What do the Cavs' struggles mean for LeBron's future?
Did Robert Kraft prevent the Patriots from trading Tom Brady? Will Bill Belichick draft another quarterback? And how Browns management defied Hue Jackson twice before the trade deadline.
Why Belichick traded Jimmy G, what's next for Kirk Cousins? Why Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the future.
Why did the Yankees fire Joe Girardi? Will Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball average a triple-double someday? Why Dodgers/Astros Game 2 proved length of game means nothing in the MLB.
Is the Patriots defense back? Or are the Falcons poorly coached? The Warriors brought us T-Wolves-Thunder finish. Will Alex Cora actually keep the job as Red Sox manager?
Will Gordon Hayward return to the Celtics this season? What does Aaron Judge and the Yankees dominance say about MLB? Can Bill Belichick turn around the Patriots defensive woes?
Why Bill Belichick is the greatest GM in NFL history and why both the Browns and Lakers are tanking in their respective sports.
Is there any team in the Eastern Conference that can beat the Cavs? Will a Western Conference team eliminate the Warriors? Is Lonzo Ball’s dad delusional asking for a $1 billion shoe contract?
Why the Warriors struggles were predictable and how they’re vulnerable in the playoffs even with Kevin Durant back. How the Browns are embracing Moneyball. And why the NBA is way more flawed than the NFL.
What does the Texans and Browns QB situation look like after the Osweiler trade? Is LeBron the real MVP? Can the Giants and Bucs contend after strengthening their receiving corps?
Will Tony Romo end up in Denver or Houston? Can the Patriots be stopped with Dwayne Allen? Will the Browns pull the trigger on Jimmy G? Is Kirk Cousins to San Francisco inevitable?
The Browns want Jimmy Garoppolo, but are they offering the Patriots too little? Will New England pick up Adrian Peterson now that he’s willing to take less?
Is Mark Cuban right about Russell Westbrook not being on the same level as LeBron, Kawhi and Harden? Why is the college basketball hype so dead now?
Why the Celtics didn’t end up with Paul George or Jimmy Butler and why the Sixers and Mavs both benefited from the Nerlens Noel trade.
Are the Lakers clinging to nostalgia promoting Magic Johnson? Did the Pelicans set the team back 10 years acquiring DeMarcus Cousins? Will the Celtics make a push for Jimmy Butler or Paul George?
Did the Kings do the right thing trading DeMarcus Cousins to the Pelicans? Is it time to say goodbye to the NBA All-Star Game ?
Why the Falcons' "collapse" wasn't as big as the media is making it out to be. How NBA fans lack perspective. A case for drafting Deshaun Watson. And why the Bulls should trade Jimmy Butler to the Celtics.
With Charles Oakley, Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson all drawing negative media attention, what does it say about the Knicks? And where will Tony Romo wind up this NFL offseason?
Tom Brady, James White and Bill Belichick lead the Patriots to their 5th Super Bowl title. Are they the best ever? Will New England offer their star QB a contract extension? What are Belichick's offseason plans?
Are the Patriots just now peaking as an organization? Should Bill Belichick trade Jimmy G in the offseason?
Was LeBron James out of line responding to Charles Barkley's criticism? Is there still a chance the Raiders move to Vegas? And could Jimmy Butler become a Boston Celtic soon?
Patriots or Falcons? Who takes Super Bowl LI? And did the 49ers make another mistake by picking John Lynch as GM with no experience?
Will Ben Roethlisberger retire? Are the Cavs really lacking depth? Do the Falcons match up differently against the Patriots?
Should Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas be in the MVP race? Who wins the AFC Championship? And are MLB writers picking and choosing PED players with less stigma?
Recapping the NFL Divisional Round, previewing potential Super Bowl matchups and talking Cavs-Warriors after a blowout win by Golden State.
What should the Cowboys do in the offseason? Who takes the NFC Championship? Is Kyle Shanahan going to the 49ers?
With the Chargers moving to LA, are the Raiders heading to Las Vegas? And can the red-hot Packers beat the NFL's most consistent team?
Looking ahead to Sunday's Divisional Playoff between Pittsburgh and Kansas City. And who is the second best team in the NBA's Eastern Conference?
What Clemson's vengeful victory means for College Football and who will win the Seahawks-Falcons Divisional Playoff game.
How should the NCAA fix the bowl game problem? Can the Rams and Jags be turned around in one season with the right head coach?
Could a Patriots vs. Giants Super Bowl rematch happen again? What could the Cowboys and Patriots potentially get trading away Tony Romo and Jimmy Garoppolo.
The 4 NFL teams you don't want to face in the playoffs. Why Lane Kiffin made the smart choice. And are the Cavs hurting the NBA by resting their stars in December?
Are the New York Giants the real deal? Are the Cowboys in trouble? Who should replace Jeff Fisher as Rams head coach?
Do the Warriors have reason to worry? Are the Cowboys the unanimous Super Bowl favorite? And who will win in Week 13?
Can the Thunder keep winning with Russell Westbrook's style of play? Are the Patriots still Super Bowl contenders without Rob Gronkowski?
NBA surpassing the NFL? Who still has a shot at the CFP top four? Has Eric Dickerson exposed Jeff Fisher?
Did Derek Carr clinch the MVP against Carolina? Is Colin Kaepernick still the Niners QB after this year? Are the Bucs surprise contenders in the NFC?
Talking College Football’s latest coaching hirings and firings, the dysfunction of the Indianapolis Colts and predicting who will win in Week 12 of the NFL season.
Russell Westbrook is a superstar, but is he a winner? Should Brian Kelly leave Notre Dame after the way they've been treating him?
Is Derek Carr the MVP favorite? Can the Raiders contend with the Patriots? Are Brock Osweiler and Bill O'Brien in danger of losing their jobs? Is Tom Herman inevitable at Texas?
Rambling about Conor and Floyd's potential record setting fight and what it would mean for boxing and UFC, LeBron getting rest days in mid-November and NFL Week 11 spreads and predictions.
Talking Tony Romo's new backup role, why Chris Paul is a better MVP candidate than Russell Westbrook or James Harden and Conor McGregor's chances of beating Floyd Mayweather at boxing.
Talking LeBron and Phil's petty conflict, Jared Goff's new starting role and a potential College Football Playoff expansion.
Is Ezekiel Elliott the NFL MVP favorite? Are the Seahawks becoming Super Bowl contenders again? Who should Conor McGregor fight after UFC 205?
Could a Raiders/Cowboys Super Bowl actually happen? What is going on in the AFC North? And is Aaron Rodgers to blame for the Packers' struggles?
The Cubs finally won the World Series, despite Joe Maddon torturing fans with his managerial decisions. How did Theo Epstein break two curses?
Previewing Game 7 of the World Series between the Cubs and Indians and predicting who will win in Week 9 of the NFL.
Is Aroldis Chapman Being Overworked in the World Series? Should Cam Newton Really Be Pissed at the League? What Ray Allen Meant for Basketball.
Is Dak Prescott's margin for error too small? Could Nick Saban depart Alabama for the NFL? Why did the Patriots trade Jamie Collins?
Are low scoring World Series gamest better? Is the Warriors' style of basketball still the way to win in the NBA? Why can't the U.S. have more than two political parties?
Are the Lakers better off without Kobe? Is Joel Embiid the real deal? Who should you bet on in Week 8 of the NFL?
Is Trevor Siemian better than Brock Osweiler? Are the Warriors overrated? Can the Indians hold off the Cubs? Find out on the first ever Sideline Dissident podcast.