Rob Dibble breaks down the biggest stories in the world of sports alongside the biggest names in the industry every weekday afternoon from 3-7pm ET on 97-9 ESPN.
97-9 ESPN - Hartford (WUCS-FM)
Rob and Ben are joined by former Boston Red Sox pitcher and now MLB analyst for NESN, Jonathan Papelbon, as they breakdown the blockbuster trade yesterday that sent DH/3B Rafael Devers to the San Fransisco Giants in return for starting pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison!
TJ talks about that close loss late last week and previews this Saturday vs Charleston.
NYRA President of Communications for Belmont and Saratoga, Pat McKenna, discusses the progress of Belmont, the MLB, and more!
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame director, Cate Masterson, discusses what the museum has to offer and the rich history behind horse racing!
Director of NY Thouroughbred breeding, Najja Thompson, talks the process of horse breeding and the enhancements in horse care technology!
NYRA Handicapper, Andy Serling, talks horse training, the atmosphere of the season, and more!
Sports Reporter Al Gattullo discusses basketball, baseball, and more.
University of New Haven's Athletic Director Devin Crosby discusses the future of UNH Sports.
Hartford Courant columnist Dom Amore discuss the Colorado Rockies and more.
Dan Dakich discuss the 2025 NBA season and super stars/teams.
UCONN Athletic Director David Benedict discuss the 2025 NCAA Tournament
Goalie talk with our boy in 'PINK'. Hartford Athletic's Antony Siaha joins the show.
Former UConn player and three-time NCAA champion, as well as former WNBA player, Ashley Battle, joined The Rob Dibble Show to discuss the UConn Huskies winning another Women's basketball national championship, what the pressure of playing for such a pretigious program on the biggest stage feels like to these ahtletes, some of the Huskies' most valuable players this season and a look ahead to the WNBA draft with Paige Bueckers and other teammates involved!
The guys are joined by Bob Joyce who is the voice of the UConn Huskies Sports Network, as they discuss the Women's basketball team winning the national championship, the parade that was thrown for them in Hartford over the weekend and a look ahead to the much anticipated WNBA draft with Paige Bueckers projected to be the first overall draft pick!
Rob and Ben are joined by David Benedict who is the athletic director for the UConn Huskies. In this segment they discuss the UConn Women's Basketball winning another national championship last week, the national championship parade that was thrown in the capital over the weekend, the WNBA draft last night with Paige Bueckers being the first overall pick, as well as the Women's Tennis team being the #1 seed in the Big East Tournament for the first time in program history!
C'MON YOU BOYS IN GREEN! Athletic Kick off vs Indy 11 on Saturday. Joe Farrell #15 joins the boys for a preview.
Rob and Ben host a live radio contest where callers had the chance to win tickets to either the CT Fishing and Outdoor Show at Mohegan Sun or the CT Golf Show!
Rob and Ben are joined by professional turkey hunter and turkey hunting hall of fame inductee, Matt Wettish, where they discuss all things turkey hunting, his career and the outdoors!
Former USA olympic gold medalist gymnast, Dominique Moceanu, joined the show to talk about her illustrious career, the popularity and state of gymnastics as a sport and her career ventures post-competition!
The guys are joined by the director of the CIAC, Glenn Lungarini, where they talk all things high school sports in the state of Connecticut, as the state tournaments for high school basketball and hockey are underway!
Friend of the show and extreme fisherman "Crazy Alberto" joined the guys from their live radio broadcast at the Mohegan Sun Fishing & Outdoor show, where he discssed all sorts of extreme fishing scenarios, what he tries to catch and some of his best tips/strategies for the best catch!
The guys are joined by head coach of UConn Men's Hockey, Mike Cavanaugh, to discuss the team's success on the Power Play, individual efforts of certain players and there expectations going into the Hockey East conference tournament and their first ever bid to the NCAA tournament.
Rob and Ben host a live radio contest where listeners have to try and pick out the correct name's of current or former Hartford Wolfpack players. If they can succesfully guess the correct answer, they will win tickets!
The guys discuss whether or not in today's day in age, we should be using coins to decide outcomes in sports and what other alternatives exist.
The newly minted PXP voice of the Yankees is Dibbs's friend Dave Sims. Dave joins the show to talk some baseball and about the new gig.
Diana Taurasi announces her retirement after a legendary career. The guys to to her former teammate from UCONN, Ashley Battle.
Learn about the latest toys at the Bone & Joint Institute.
What is the latest on the FLU? & what germs should Dibbs watch out for on the cruise ship?
The 9th annual Puppy Pick Em is Thursday Feb. 6th !!! The pups of the CT Humane Society pick who will win the BIG GAME every year. & these pups are 8-0 !!!!
Jeff breaks down all the fun stuff at the weekend's Wine & Foodfest at Mohegan Sun!
Rob talks about his time with this legendary hall of famer.
Former UCONN great and current Celtic scout, Ashley Battle, joins the boys to talk hoops.
The guys chat with head coach of uconn huskies football program Jim Mora.
The guys play a game on air involving the name todd! Free tickets for winners!
The boys talk to the man who started the Whale. We celebrate 50 years of hockey in Hartford with Howard Baldwin.
Every year at the Dream Ride, Bob schools us on polo. What a dude! We love being at the Dream Ride to see our friends. & some polo!
Doctor Jonathan Gates joined The Rob Dibble Show live from Hartford Bone and Joint Institute!
Olivia Rua of Connecticut Food Share joined The Rob Dibble Show live from the annual Stuff-A-Bus event in Hamden, CT.
Rob and Ben host a radio contest that gives listeners the chance to win tickets to the AHL's Hartford Wolfpack!
Kevin Kernan joined The Rob Dibble Show to discuss the MLB free agency frenzy that is currently taking place, in particular the speculation around where superstar outfielder Juan Soto will sign! Also, discussed in this segment are the recipients of this year's season long MLB awards such as Rookie of the Year.