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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. 

You can't sell me on a 6 loss team making the NFL Playoffs.

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.

The Doggie takes a trip down memory lane as he celebrates his 64th Birthday.

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.