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See Steve in Truro, Nova Scotia!: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/join-cbc-mainstreet-and-canada-reads-at-the-truro-library-on-march-18-tickets-1984465099533?aff=oddtdtcreato On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Steve's in Truro 04:30 The World Cup of Hockey is coming! What do we do with the All-Star Game? 26:30 Salary Cap news from Agent Provocateur 33:00 Radko Gudas is suspended for 5 games 1:21:00 Leafs pick up 3 of 4 points 1:34:30 Ingram is officially the starter in Edmonton 1:43:00 The Red Wings are fighting for a spot 1:47:00 The West playoff race Visit this episode's sponsors: The Toyota Tacoma is the ultimate power play during Red Tag Days. Visit http://shoptoyota.ca/ For 40 years, Canadians have been rolling and winning great prizes from Tims®. This year, there are two ways to play—in the app and on the cup—and millions of great prizes to be won! Ready to roll? Visit https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup to play now! Start your business today with the industry's best business parter, Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at http://shopify.com/sdp For all the odds, T's and C's, and to learn more visit ⁠https://betmgm.com/DANGLE⁠. 19+ to wager. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Please play responsibly. If you have questions or concerns about your gambling or someone close to you, please contact ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 to speak to an advisor, free of charge. BetMGM operates pursuant to an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario. Watch all episodes of The Steve Dangle Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEidkgWpSiHVkYT7HrIzLPXlY Watch clips of The Steve Dangle podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEieOJuIrqWyZPWSIJtVMCbLz Buy SDP merch https://sdpnshop.ca/ Check out https://sdpn.ca/events to see The Steve Dangle Podcast live! Watch hockey with us! Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifCTX0vkKEaGg9otrW4Zl2k Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join Subscribe to SDP VIP!: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.Blake Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

** This episode uploaded at a slightly lower-quality settings so that it can be one file instead of two parts.** The second weekend of NCAA Tournament action is nearly here. You won't want to start watching games without getting up to speed on many of the programs playing ... which is why you should watch Hoopsville this week. On Thursday's edition of Hoopsville, we don't talk to a few, or four, or some of the programs playing this weekend. We are talking to a lot of the teams still with NCAA Championship chances. How are teams preparing for either the traditional Sectional weekend in women's hoops, or the unique eight, one-game set-up of the men's Round of 16. Who may benefit from these different tournament structures and will still be lacing up their shoes next week? Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Jason Zimmerman, No. 2 Emory men's coach - Markus Kahn & Jay Randall, No. 5 Mary Washington men's coach & C2C 1st-Team honoree - Beth Andrews, Carly Perusek, & Ava Ryncarz, No. 11 John Carroll women's coach, senior guard/forward, & NCAC 1st-Team honoree - Allison Montgomery, No. 12 Bates women's coach - Chad Dickman & Jevon Yarbrough, No. 16 Hood men's coach & MAC Commonwealth Player of the Year And we still have an All-Star Game, Salem & Fort Wayne logistics, and so much more to talk about on Thursday''s show. Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com from the WBCA Studios.

Send a textWe are back! To kick off our highly anticipated Duke Series, host Aaron Meyer sits down with the man who originally built this show: Josh Barnett. Josh is a heavyweight in basketball culture, currently serving as the VP of Creative for SLAM and formerly the co-owner of 19Nine.In this episode, we bridge the gap between Aaron's history as Josh's assistant principal in Indiana and Josh's current life in the front row of basketball's biggest stages. We dive into his recent trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium for "SLAM Night" and his whirlwind experience at NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. This is the perfect primer for our deep dive into the Blue Devil dynasty.In This Episode, We Discuss:Building the Pod: Josh talks about the origins of Iconic Seasons and his experience hosting his own show, Run It Back.Inside Cameron Indoor: What it's really like to stand on the hardwood at Duke as media for SLAM Day.The Aura of the Brotherhood: Whether the Duke "culture" feels different when you're in the room where it happens.NBA All-Star LA: A breakdown of the scene, the sneaker culture, and the current state of the All-Star Game.The Duke Series Tease: Josh shares which legendary Duke season he thinks deserves the deep-dive treatment first.Connect with Our GuestJosh Barnett: Follow his work at SLAM Goods.Socials: Keep up with Josh's latest creative projects and basketball insights via SLAM's official channels.What's Next?The Duke Series officially begins in our next episode. We're heading back to a season defined by banners, heartbreak, and the birth of a dynasty.Enjoyed the show? Leave us a review and share this episode with a fellow hoops fan. These seasons are iconic for a reason.Support the showDid you know we are one of the Top 30 Collage Podcasts in the World! https://podcast.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/?feedid=5529823&_src=f1_featured_email Support the Pod or Binge the Entire Season Now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1269236/support https://youtube.com/@IconicSeasons Connect on Social https://www.instagram.com/ncaaiconicseasons/

My main man Scott Boras is making the rounds. If you have turned on a baseball show in the past week, you will have seen his face. CBA, revenue, rules. You name it and he's been talking about it. (13:18) The Yankees numbers are out there. Let's talk revenue. (23:30) NPPOD. (25:56) NIL is out of control. College athletics is out of control. And now Mississippi is out of control. (37:30) Mat Ishbia wants to pay big money for All-Star Game events. $1 million to the winner of the 3-point contest and the dunk contest. Love it, but just a small problem. (43:35) NFLPA report cards came out. But weren't they not supposed to? What happened!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My main man Scott Boras is making the rounds. If you have turned on a baseball show in the past week, you will have seen his face. CBA, revenue, rules. You name it and he's been talking about it. (13:18) The Yankees numbers are out there. Let's talk revenue. (23:30) NPPOD. (25:56) NIL is out of control. College athletics is out of control. And now Mississippi is out of control. (37:30) Mat Ishbia wants to pay big money for All-Star Game events. $1 million to the winner of the 3-point contest and the dunk contest. Love it, but just a small problem. (43:35) NFLPA report cards came out. But weren't they not supposed to? What happened!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The conversation continues with a deep dive into Tarik Skubal's decision to throw just one 55-pitch outing in the World Baseball Classic before heading back to camp. The guys agree his injury concerns make sense, but question the optics of flying in, pitching once, and leaving. Is that smart workload management, or does it make the tournament feel like an All-Star Game?

Cleanup on aisle five! Michael Scarn is here to save the All-Star Game, and Michael Zampino is back to talk about Threat Level Midnight! From the cameos to Michael's self-realization, it's a big episode for what is essentially a big callback joke. Join us as we go deep into the lore of Michael Scarn to learn all we can about this incredibly important part of Michael Scott's life.

On this Thursday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss the NFL potential officiating stoppage and what they could do to fix things. Plus, the guys discuss Matt Ishbia's claim to fix the All-Star Game, a bone to pick edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 249 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast opens with Brandon Harper and Rob Jenners welcoming seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry back after a week off, including Rob’s trip to Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando where he spotted Giannis Antetokounmpo visiting with his family right after All-Star weekend. The crew talks about how stars handle public attention, why it’s tough to approach athletes when they’re with family, and the realities of getting recognized in places like airports and theme parks.   They break down the NBA’s new All-Star Game format, praising the shorter, high-intensity setup and crediting the players—especially Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards—for setting a competitive tone. They also criticize the World team’s lack of energy, debate whether a 1-on-1 or 2-on-2 tournament could work, and agree the dunk contest was the worst in memory, brainstorming fixes like having personalities such as Shaq and Kenny “draft” and scout dunkers nationwide since superstars won’t risk losing.   The episode shifts to Pat Riley’s statue unveiling at Crypto.com Arena and Riley’s push for coaches (and benches) to bring back suits and ties, followed by a harsh look at the Lakers after getting blown out by the Celtics on Riley night and James Worthy’s postgame “no heart” comments. They discuss Boston’s defensive approach, the Lakers’ struggles versus top teams, and criticize the team’s effort and urgency—singling out Luka Doncic’s perceived laziness on defense—while previewing the next matchup and noting the looming impact of the 65-game awards eligibility rule on stars like Embiid and others. They also touch on Lindsay Vonn’s severe leg injuries, Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team winning the Daytona 500 and the viral celebration clip that sparked online speculation, Charles “Ko” seeking to play again via the Alabama Supreme Court, and a Barkley “New York Dicks” Inside the NBA moment.   Standings updates include the Thunder and Spurs separating in the West, Detroit leading the East, and a rough stretch for the Kings and Bulls. Big Shot of the Week goes to Team USA hockey for winning Olympic gold in overtime and honoring the late Johnny Gaudreau by bringing his young children onto the ice for the team photo. The show closes with a mascot-themed game inspired by the Olympics’ mascots, running through real vs. fake team mascots across sports, and ending on Robert Horry’s favorite mascot (Denver’s Rocky) and the story of Rocky surviving a parachuting accident.   00:00 Podcast Return 00:56 Universal Trip 01:28 Giannis Spotted 05:17 Fame And Privacy 09:38 All Star Format 13:39 Dunk Contest Rant 15:29 Fixing The Dunk Contest 20:19 Pat Riley Statue 23:16 Suits On Sidelines 28:29 Lakers Get Smoked 29:29 Celtics Win Ugly 30:36 Boston Defense Breakdown 32:17 Lakers Exposed vs Good Teams 33:37 Calling Out Lakers Laziness 36:19 Playoff Plan for Luka 37:57 Rivalry Pride and Pat Riley Night 38:30 65 Game Rule Chaos 40:08 Is It Still Tatum Team 42:08 Tatum Return and Achilles Caution 43:18 Olympics Injuries and Jordan Viral Clip 47:56 College Hoops and Barkley Audio 49:27 Standings Check and USA Hockey Tribute 54:40 Mascot Trivia Game 01:01:45 Rocky Mascot Wild Story

The Donny Football Debrief: The NHL is returning to the All Star Game next year in what will probably be the worst event of all time. Could the Cowboys franchise tag George Pickens?

Big Ben talks about Michael Jordan's team winning the Daytona 500 and if that overshadowed the NBA's All-Star Game, Tyreek Hill getting released by the Miami Dolphins, Maller's Mountain of Money: The Weeknd Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA is taking measures to curb team's from tanking. Will the rules have their intended effect?Kyrie Irving will remain out for the rest of the season to recover from his ACL injury. The All-Star Game saw a huge increase in viewership. Can the league add any more changes to continue this trend?

(0:00) Leroy Irvin and Cerrone Battle begin the show with full attendance in-studio. The Music of the Day is revealed to be Snoop Dogg themed. Leroy's son, Xavier "Doobie" Irvin is also in-studio joining the guys to cover the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and the U.S. Men's Hockey team.(9:38) How will the Bruins look after the Olympic break? Xavier Irvin offers his analysis and callers weigh in on the hockey discussion.(22:12) Leroy and Cerrone breakdown the NBA All-Star Weekend and rate the new All-Star Game format.(31:05) The guys react to the Jayson Tatum docuseries reveal and the reaction it has been receiving nationally.-------------------------------------------FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are in a lull in the sports calendar right now and the NBA is having some issues. ATH starts the show a small point on the Super Bowl and the discourse around 'MVP Drake Maye' (2:20). Then he switches gears to NBA issues specifically the tanking problem (a new form of tanking- pre-agency tanking per say) (3:54), and why the All Star Game not being a disaster was a much needed win for the NBA (18:55). Lastly- where do the Knicks stand heading down the stretch of the NBA season (22:55). Than a recurring guest comes on to talk more about the NBA, the state of the league, the issues Adam Silver is facing and some intriguing story lines for the second half of the year (26:41). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dana Barros joins Combo's Court for a wide-ranging NBA conversation. The former NBA All-Star shares his thoughts on the current All-Star Game format, today's physicality in the league, and why the Lakers may be a sleeper in the West. Dana also discusses James Harden getting traded to the Cavaliers, the Knicks' outlook, and closes with a classic Shaquille O'Neal vs Hakeem Olajuwon conversation. Full episode of Combo's Court available wherever you listen to podcasts. FOLLOW COMBO: YOUTUBE: COMBO TV IG: @onetwocombo X (Twitter): @itsonetwocombo

Hollywood's Headlines kicks off with Kim Bokamper joining the show to share his thoughts on NBA All-Star Weekend, including controversy surrounding Kevin Durant and his burner tweets. The guys debate Durant's legacy and react to the idea of the NBA potentially adding a 1-on-1 tournament, while Bokamper argues the All-Star Game doesn't reflect the intensity of the regular season. In the lighter news, the crew reacts to a bizarre airport story involving a woman arrested after leaving her dog tied to a ticket counter, and they discuss a proposed Florida Senate bill dubbed the Teddy Bridgewater Law aimed at allowing high school coaches to help students financially.

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend drew its highest ratings in over a decade, but was the product actually better? We evaluate the entire weekend, including whether Sunday night’s All-Star Game felt more competitive and whether the format changes made a difference. With the second half of the season underway, we also assess the biggest surprises so far and predict which teams could struggle down the stretch. The episode concludes our positional rankings with our top five point guards in the NBA, followed by a discussion on the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalists, including Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar’e Stoudemire, Mike D’Antoni, and Doc Rivers. Topics include: NBA All-Star Weekend review Competitive level of the All-Star Game First-half team surprises and second-half predictions Top five point guards in the NBA Hall of Fame finalists debate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 1, Andy and Randy talk about the Hawks starting their post-All Star Game stretch without Jonathan Kuminga, the Olympic hockey tournaments, the Braves rotation with the latest injury updates, and Darryn Peterson's problem playing full-time.

The Full Go returns as Jason returns to give a recap of his Valentine's Day weekend, takeaways from the All-Star Game, and why All-Star might not be for him anymore. Next, he talks about the perils of tanking, why he's even more confident in Caleb Williams after hearing his appearance on the Maxx Crosby podcast, and why the Bears can't move off Tyson Bagent. Please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Voicemail line: ⁠708-550-3781⁠. Host: Jason Goff Producer: Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Clippers are back from an eventful All Star Break and get to face the Nuggets and Lakers on a b-2-b, awesome! Adam, Will, and Chuck talk Kawhi's All Star Game, Yanic's rise to power, and preview the Nuggets and Lakers games

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh examine the NBA's growing tanking problem and the league's ongoing struggle to make the All-Star Game competitive. Then they're joined by sportswriter, Neil Paine, to discuss the rise of Connor Zilisch, a young NASCAR driver drawing comparisons to Jeff Gordon. To close, Hang Up vet, Josh Levin, returns to talk all things Winter Olympics and what he's looking forward to in its last week.Ben also has an Afterball on the Snoop Dogg-ification of the Olympics and sports in general.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about the NCAA's messy player eligibility lawsuits.NBA (2:39): The race to the bottomNASCAR (20:40): A new young phenom racing to the topOlympics with Josh (37:38): Levin crosses the hog line!Afterballs (01:00:14): Ben drops it like it's hot(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.You can email us at hangup@slate.com.Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Shaquille O'Neal to the show to talk about how to fix the All-Star Game, LeBron and Giannis' future, the state of the NBA big man, and aliens. Are the Dolphins finally headed in the right direction? The NFLPA report cards have been eradicated and it's obvious why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Shaquille O'Neal to the show to talk about how to fix the All-Star Game, LeBron and Giannis' future, the state of the NBA big man, and aliens. Are the Dolphins finally headed in the right direction? The NFLPA report cards have been eradicated and it's obvious why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh examine the NBA's growing tanking problem and the league's ongoing struggle to make the All-Star Game competitive. Then they're joined by sportswriter, Neil Paine, to discuss the rise of Connor Zilisch, a young NASCAR driver drawing comparisons to Jeff Gordon. To close, Hang Up vet, Josh Levin, returns to talk all things Winter Olympics and what he's looking forward to in its last week.Ben also has an Afterball on the Snoop Dogg-ification of the Olympics and sports in general.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about the NCAA's messy player eligibility lawsuits.NBA (2:39): The race to the bottomNASCAR (20:40): A new young phenom racing to the topOlympics with Josh (37:38): Levin crosses the hog line!Afterballs (01:00:14): Ben drops it like it's hot(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.You can email us at hangup@slate.com.Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their broad thoughts on this year's All-Star Weekend, before breaking down their favorite (and funniest) moments from each event. From there, the guys discuss a few storylines they'll be following closely as we begin the post-All-Star push towards the postseason. They talk about the Rockets and Timberwolves needing to find consistency, the importance of Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum's potential return to the Celtics and more.Finally, the guys recap the 1-on-1 tournament -- congrats to Chelsea Gray! -- before previewing the upcoming double-header as we get closer to the playoffs.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.0:00 General All-Star Weekend thoughts12:45 Rising Stars recap19:51 Shooting Stars recap23:50 Three-Point Shootout recap29:50 Dunk Contest recap38:17  All-Star Game recap59:47 Can the Rockets and Wolves find consistency?1:08:00 Jalen Williams rounding into form01:10:43 Who's the second-best team in the East?01:12:25 How much will Jayson Tatum factor into the second half of the season?01:14:30 Unrivaled 1v1 recap + double-header preview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh examine the NBA's growing tanking problem and the league's ongoing struggle to make the All-Star Game competitive. Then they're joined by sportswriter, Neil Paine, to discuss the rise of Connor Zilisch, a young NASCAR driver drawing comparisons to Jeff Gordon. To close, Hang Up vet, Josh Levin, returns to talk all things Winter Olympics and what he's looking forward to in its last week.Ben also has an Afterball on the Snoop Dogg-ification of the Olympics and sports in general.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about the NCAA's messy player eligibility lawsuits.NBA (2:39): The race to the bottomNASCAR (20:40): A new young phenom racing to the topOlympics with Josh (37:38): Levin crosses the hog line!Afterballs (01:00:14): Ben drops it like it's hot(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.You can email us at hangup@slate.com.Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their broad thoughts on this year's All-Star Weekend, before breaking down their favorite (and funniest) moments from each event. From there, the guys discuss a few storylines they'll be following closely as we begin the post-All-Star push towards the postseason. They talk about the Rockets and Timberwolves needing to find consistency, the importance of Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum's potential return to the Celtics and more.Finally, the guys recap the 1-on-1 tournament -- congrats to Chelsea Gray! -- before previewing the upcoming double-header as we get closer to the playoffs.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.0:00 General All-Star Weekend thoughts12:45 Rising Stars recap19:51 Shooting Stars recap23:50 Three-Point Shootout recap29:50 Dunk Contest recap38:17  All-Star Game recap59:47 Can the Rockets and Wolves find consistency?1:08:00 Jalen Williams rounding into form01:10:43 Who's the second-best team in the East?01:12:25 How much will Jayson Tatum factor into the second half of the season?01:14:30 Unrivaled 1v1 recap + double-header preview

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Shaquille O'Neal to the show to talk about how to fix the All-Star Game, LeBron and Giannis' future, the state of the NBA big man, and aliens. Are the Dolphins finally headed in the right direction? The NFLPA report cards have been eradicated and it's obvious why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dead all those All Star Game opinions y'all had, this was a great weekend Besides, the straw man of the old days was overblown Bottom line, all any game takes is one good psycho to make things competitive Seriously though, Wemby going for gold in LA is a national emergency He must be stopped Abolish the draft! Abolish the WNBA? I bet that admission didn't go well for that Olympian Guest: Nata Edwards - Dispatches From Spectrum   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!     Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @UDPod @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! Check out our Sponsors! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews' to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site  

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Shaquille O'Neal to the show to talk about how to fix the All-Star Game, LeBron and Giannis' future, the state of the NBA big man, and aliens. Are the Dolphins finally headed in the right direction? The NFLPA report cards have been eradicated and it's obvious why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Shaquille O'Neal to the show to talk about how to fix the All-Star Game, LeBron and Giannis' future, the state of the NBA big man, and aliens. Are the Dolphins finally headed in the right direction? The NFLPA report cards have been eradicated and it's obvious why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘urgency' as in NBA as in All-Star Game as in what a game as in Kawhi Leonard as in Wemby as in Anthony Edwards. We finally got a great game. Team Stars won it. Team Stripes had a moment. Wemby wanted everyone to try and compete… and they did! But what about the rest of the weekend? Yikes! (15:20) LeBron James had his own media day on Sunday ahead of the All-Star Game. He was asked about Israel? Why? (21:42) Michael Jordan is a champion. For the first time in his career. A Daytona 500 champion. (25:00) Adam Silver met with the media over the weekend. He had a lot to say. Tanking, AI, prediction markets, new technology. The usual. (41:10) Review: The Secret Agent. (46:00) The NFL and NFLPA have a grievance solved over the weekend. No more report cards. The union lost and can no longer make them public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann share their thoughts on the new-look All-Star Game. They discuss Wemby's effort to make the game competitive, Kawhi's impressive performance, and more. They also discuss the lackluster All-Star Saturday and whether there are any solutions to fix it. They wrap up with a discussion about different solutions to tanking after Adam Silver hinted in a press conference that reform could be on the way.(00:00) Intro(0:24) All-Star Game(24:18) All-Star Saturday night(30:42) Adam Silver's press conference(39:47) Tanking reformHosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: T. Cruz and Donald LoBiancoSocial: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘urgency' as in NBA as in All-Star Game as in what a game as in Kawhi Leonard as in Wemby as in Anthony Edwards. We finally got a great game. Team Stars won it. Team Stripes had a moment. Wemby wanted everyone to try and compete… and they did! But what about the rest of the weekend? Yikes! (15:20) LeBron James had his own media day on Sunday ahead of the All-Star Game. He was asked about Israel? Why? (21:42) Michael Jordan is a champion. For the first time in his career. A Daytona 500 champion. (25:00) Adam Silver met with the media over the weekend. He had a lot to say. Tanking, AI, prediction markets, new technology. The usual. (41:10) Review: The Secret Agent. (46:00) The NFL and NFLPA have a grievance solved over the weekend. No more report cards. The union lost and can no longer make them public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin praise the new All-Star Game format and wonder if two players in particular are the reason it was so good. LeBron reaffirmed he doesn't know if it's his last season...okay then. Will Kansas State succeed in their move to fire Jerome Tang for cause? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin praise the new All-Star Game format and wonder if two players in particular are the reason it was so good. LeBron reaffirmed he doesn't know if it's his last season...okay then. Will Kansas State succeed in their move to fire Jerome Tang for cause? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The stars put on a show this weekend in Los Angeles... did this new format prove the All-Star Game is officially back? As Next-Gen players shined all weekend, what's next for LeBron? What he said before the game that has our attention... Malika's exclusive sit-down with Giannis...after all the rumors... and all the memes, he finally addresses the noise. And the teams he name drops in this interview might surprise you. Damian Lillard came back with a BANG, lighting it up from 3, but the dunk contest has left some big questions... is there a fix for All-Star Saturday? .. Marc Spears caught up with Donovan Mitchell last night... he'll tell us what the ceiling is for the Cavs with James Harden in the lineup! Adam Silver says the league is trying every possible remedy to stop tanking... could a bold new move solve the NBA's tanking issues? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA tried something completely different… and it might have saved All-Star Weekend. From the early start time designed for a global audience to the fast, tournament-style format that turned every possession into crunch time, this year's game delivered something fans haven't felt in years: real competition. But not everything landed. Why did the championship game fall flat? Did splitting Team USA into “young” and “old” backfire? And why did some stars seem way more invested than others? The conversation then shifts to the bigger picture. Commissioner Adam Silver is openly searching for ways to eliminate tanking, and the proposed solutions range from intriguing to absolutely insane. A postseason tournament for lottery teams? Guaranteeing playoff spots AND top picks? Or blowing up the entire system by abolishing the draft altogether? Plus, the crew reacts to LeBron's comments on the USA vs. World format, debates whether All-Star Games are really just for kids now, and explores why fans crave entertainment in the moment but quickly forget the results. If you care about where the NBA is heading, this one's packed with ideas, arguments, and a few takes that could reshape the future of pro sports.

(00:00) We don't think a lot of people are listening live today. Fred shares his thoughts on Wuthering Heights. Hardy and his fateful companion, Scout, go on an adventure to western Massachusetts. WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: (24:01.513)(36:29.308) Team Stars beat Team Stripes 47-21 to claim the inaugural USA vs. World All-Star tournament championship in this year's All-Star Game.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson & Joe Johnson react to the NBA’s new All-Star Game format, Joe Johnson wants Zion in the Dunk Contest, Adam Silver wants to eliminate tanking and more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 4:46 - New NBA All-Star Format Success24:35 - Zion Stop Ducking Dunk Contest37:00 - Adam Silver Wants To Eliminate Tanking (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! Time to Get Up with the All-Star Game front and center...Did the NBA finally find the right format.. and which superstar sent the loudest message on the game's biggest stage? And Should the Steelers roll the dice on an Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy's reunion after their ugly Packers split? (0:00) Meanwhile - The hype train is rolling for Jaxson Dart and the Giants. A promising second year QB and an upgraded coaching staff has media wondering if the G-Men should be NFC favorites. Are we overhyping them? (15:00) Then - is the NBA Draft at risk? What's the silver lining for the league with TANKING being the talk this season... (23:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin praise the new All-Star Game format and wonder if two players in particular are the reason it was so good. LeBron reaffirmed he doesn't know if it's his last season...okay then. Will Kansas State succeed in their move to fire Jerome Tang for cause? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we break down the current state of NBA All-Star Weekend and ask the big question: Is the league's midseason showcase still thriving, or is it slowly losing its spark? From the Dunk Contest to the All-Star Game's competitiveness, we analyze whether the NBA can recapture the intensity and star power that once made this weekend untouchable.Next, we dive into the ripple effects of the NBA Trade Deadline. Which contenders truly improved? Who mortgaged their future? And which franchises played it safe when they should've gone all-in? We evaluate the biggest moves and what they mean for the playoff race.Finally, we shift to college football and discuss Trinidad Chambliss returning to the University of Mississippi for another year with the Ole Miss Rebels football. What does his decision mean for the program's trajectory, leadership stability, and expectations heading into next season?Hoops. Headlines. Hard takes. Let's get into it.

Packed show coming back from the longer weekend. Anthony recaps a mostly fun All Star Weekend, discusses the dunk contest and wonders why this hasn't been fixed yet, explains why he enjoyed the actual All Star Game, then dives into the mailbag and live Q&A. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and "Iso" Joe Johnson deliver their best NBA takes. Unc and Ocho react to the real reason the Warriors were done with Jonathan Kuminga, break down Kevin Durant calling out European players for ruining the All-Star Game, and discuss Doc Rivers believing he’s a Hall of Famer based on one NBA title. Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - KD calls out Europeans on All Star Game effort12:32 - NBA Players ducking Mac Mclung20:31- Jonathan Kuminga says Warriors became "petty"42:21 - KD reflects on NBA longevity (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and "Iso" Joe Johnson deliver their best NBA takes. Unc and Ocho react to the real reason the Warriors were done with Jonathan Kuminga, break down Kevin Durant calling out European players for ruining the All-Star Game, and discuss Doc Rivers believing he’s a Hall of Famer based on one NBA title. Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - NBA suspends 4 players from Pistons/Hornets fight15:28 - Doc Rivers a Hall of Famer?23:04 - James Harden on loyalty40:00 - Nikola Topić debuts after beating cancer46:43 - Jazz and Pacers fined for tanking (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to discuss Windy's topics that he is done discussing including tanking, the All-Star Game and more. Then, the guys tackle Kawhi's historic year before talking the Spurs' strong finish before the break with Wemby's epic performances. Finally, can the Knicks make a deep playoff run with their up and down play?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Qiant Myers joins the show to share his thoughts on the Las Vegas Raiders offseason. Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell stops by to discuss the NBA's tanking issue, the All-Star Game and MUCH MORE! Plus, Chris wraps up the show with his Three Stars of the Day!

Ben Maller talks about Ole Miss QB coach Joe Judge telling pregnant mothers that his players aren't doing midnight feedings, Kevin Durant blaming Europeans Luka and Jokic for the lack of competition in the All-Star Game, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Verno and Jacoby return ahead of All-Star weekend as they discuss their fond memories of the All-Star Game and how the game is viewed in a completely different way now. They also debate whether or not Adam Silver will address the ongoing tanking issues across the league. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the season so far. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(35:00) All-Star Game memories(08:55) Will Adam Silver address the ongoing tanking in the league?(14:31) Verno and Jacoby's no. 1 loves of the week(23:50) Verno and Jacoby's no. 1 loathes of the week(31:32) No. 2 loves of the week(40:14) No. 2 loathes of the week(47:00) No. 3 loves of the week(51:26) No. 3 loathes of the week(1:01:05) No. 4 loves of the week(1:06:02) No. 4 loathes of the week Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices