Podcast appearances and mentions of Josh Leivo

NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball Last Night Central Michigan 63, Michigan 61 CMU 63, Michigan 61 – Bass lifts Central Michigan to 63-61 upset win over Michigan Reggie Bass drilled a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left and Central Michigan knocked off in-state rival Michigan 63-61 in the final non-conference game for both schools. Jesse Zarzuela’s 3-pointer with 16:14 left to play put Central Michigan in front, 36-35, and the Chippewas played with the lead for most of the remainder of the game. Jesse Zarzuela led Central Michigan (5-8) with 19 points and six rebounds. Bass hit 4 of 11 from beyond the arc and contributed 16 points and seven rebounds. Brian Taylor added 12 points, four rebounds and three assists. The Chippewas held a 44-32 advantage on the boards and pulled down 17 caroms off the offensive glass. Kobe Bufkin led Michigan (7-5) with 16 points. Hunter Dickinson knocked down 7 of 10 from the free-throw line and added 13 points. Today (14) Miami at Notre Dame, 2:00 p.m. Buffalo at Michigan State, 6:00 p.m.                   Superhits 103..7 Cosy-FM Eastern Michigan at South Carolina, 7:00 p.m. Western Michigan at (15) Wisconsin, 8:00 p.m. Sunday Maryland at Michigan, 4:30 p.m.                         News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 4:00 NCAAWBKB – Women's College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 83, (4) Indiana 78 (5) Notre Dame 66, Miami 63 Michigan State 83, (4) Indiana 78 – Michigan State holds on to defeat No. 4 Indiana 83-78 Michigan State had four players score in double figures en route to take down previously unbeaten No. 4 Indiana 83-78 on Thursday. Kamaria McDaniel had 24 points to lead the Spartans, while Matilda Ekh and Taiyier Parks each had 18, and DeeDee Hagemann had 15 to go with eight assists. Mackenzie Holmes had 32 points and 12 rebounds for No. 4 Indiana. (5) Notre Dame 66, Miami 63 – No. 5 Notre Dame moves to 11-1, holds off Miami 66-63 Maddy Westbeld scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and No. 5 Notre Dame rallied in the fourth quarter to hold off Miami 66-63 on Thursday night. Sonia Citron scored 13, Olivia Miles added 12 and Lauren Ebo had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Irish. Notre Dame has won five straight. Destiny Harden had 12 points, nine rebounds and five steals for Miami. Haley Cavinder also scored 12 and Lashae Dwyer added 10 for the Hurricanes. Sunday Boston College at (5) Notre Dame, 12:00 p.m. Chicago State at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Soccer – Pelé, Brazil's mighty king of ‘beautiful game,' has died Pelé, Brazil's mighty king of soccer, has died. He was 82. Since 2021, he had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer discovered during a routine medical exam. Pelé was one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century. He won a record three World Cups with Brazil and was the standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” with the national team and his club Santos. His exuberance and mesmerizing moves transfixed generations of fans around the globe. His flair personified his country's samba-style elegance. Late in his career, he helped popularize soccer in North America by joining the New York Cosmos. Soccer – As ‘The King,’ Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents Pelé won a record three World Cups and was widely regarded as one of his sport's greatest players. He was among the most recognizable figures in the world at the time of his death on Thursday. Pelé was among the game's most prolific scorers and spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents. His grace, athleticism and moves were mesmerizing. He orchestrated a fast, fluid style of play that revolutionized soccer. He carried Brazil to soccer's heights and became a global ambassador for his sport. His journey began on the streets of Sao Paulo state, where he would kick a sock stuffed with newspapers or rags. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Buffalo Sabres 6, Detroit Red Wings 3 St. Louis Blues 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1 Sabres 6, Red Wings 3 – Okposo scores 3 times as Sabres beat Red Wings 6-3 Kyle Okposo scored three times, Casey Mittelstadt had two goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 for their fifth straight victory. Jeff Skinner also scored for Buffalo, and Owen Power, Zemgus Girgensons and JJ Peterka each had two assists. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves and won his third straight start. Dominik Kubalik scored two goals for Detroit, which lost for the seventh time in nine games. Blues 3, Blackhawks 1 – Rosen, Binnington spark Blues to 3-1 win over Blackhawks Calle Rosen scored unassisted and Jordan Binnington stopped 21 shots to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 victory over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks. St. Louis is 9-0-2 the last 11 games against the Blackhawks, the longest point streak against Chicago in franchise history. St. Louis has outscored the Blackhawks 38-18. The Blues have also won five straight against Chicago. The Blackhawks have won just two games since last facing the Blues in November. Chicago is 1-10-0 its last 11 games and 2-17-1 in its last 20 games. Josh Leivo and Brendon Saad also scored for St. Louis. Patrick Kane scored for Chicago. Saturday Ottawa at Detroit, 7:00 p.m. Sunday San Jose at Chicago, 7:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Indiana Pacers 135, Cleveland Cavaliers 126 Pacers 135, Cavaliers 126 – Haliburton, Hield combine for 11 3s, Pacers top Cavs 135-126 Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points, Buddy Hield made a 3-pointer three seconds into the game and added 25, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 135-126. Tonight Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. Saturday Cleveland at Chicago, 7:00 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 8:00 p.m. Monday Chicago at Cleveland, 7:00 p.m. Toronto at Indiana, 7:00 p.m. Detroit at Portland, 10:00 p.m. NBA – NBA suspends 11 players from Magic-Pistons scuffle Detroit guard Killian Hayes and Orlando's Moritz Wagner were each given multi-game suspensions for their roles in a scuffle, while the NBA suspended eight Magic players one game apiece for leaving the bench area during an altercation. Hayes, who struck Wagner in the back of the head, was given a three-game suspension without pay. Wagner was banned two games and the Pistons' Hamidou Diallo was suspended one game by NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars — the former Pistons star player and executive. The fallout from the game in Detroit on Wednesday night was so large that the suspensions of the Magic players will be staggered so they have enough available players to play their next game. NFL – National Football League – Week 17 Last Night Dallas Cowboys 27, Tennessee Titans 13 Sunday Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions, 1:00 p.m. Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants, 1:00 p.m. Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m. NFL – Lions host Bears, needing win to keep playoff hopes alive The Detroit Lions put themselves in the playoff picture by being one of the NFL's hottest teams, winning six of seven and barely losing to Buffalo during a surprising and successful stretch. With a chance to potentially secure an NFC wild-card berth, the Lions went cold in Carolina and lost by two touchdowns. Detroit did not doom its chances, but it must close with wins over Chicago on Sunday at home and against wild-card contending Green Bay on the road next week to have a shot at being in the postseason for the first time since 2016. NFL/NCAA – Big Ten – AP source: Big Ten’s Warren candidate for Bears president Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren has spoken to the Chicago Bears about becoming the team's next president and CEO. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the talks to The Associated Press. The Bears are searching for a president to replace the retiring Ted Phillips. Warren became the first Black commissioner of a Power Five college conference in 2020. His tenure includes the delayed 2020 football season during the pandemic and the Big Ten landing $7 billion media rights deal, along with the additions of USC and UCLA. NCAAFB – College Football – Bowls Yesterday Minnesota 28, Syracuse 20                                         Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl – Bronx, NY (13) Florida State 35, Oklahoma 32                              Cheez-It Bowl – Orlando, FL (12) Washington 27, (20) Texas 20                              Valero Alamo Bowl – San Antonio, TX Today Maryland vs. (23) NC State, 12:00 p.m.                         Duke’s Mayo Bowl – Charlotte, NC Pittsburgh vs. (18) UCLA, 2:00 p.m.                             Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl – El Paso, TX (21) Notre Dame vs. (19) South Carolina, 3:30 p.m.         TaxSlayer Gator Bowl – Jacksonville, FL Ohio vs. Wyoming, 4:30 p.m.                                       Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl – Tucson, AZ (6) Tennessee vs. (7) Clemson, 8:00 p.m.                       Capital One Orange Bowl – Miami, FL Saturday (5) Alabama vs. (9) Kansas State, 12:00 p.m.                  Allstate Sugar Bowl – New Orleans, LA Iowa vs. Kentucky, 12:00 p.m.                                      TransPerfect Music City Bowl – Nashville, TN (2) Michigan vs. (3) TCU, 4:00 p.m.                          CFP Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl – Glendale, AZ                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 3:00 (1) Georgia vs. (4) Ohio State, 8:00 p.m.                       CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl – Atlanta, GA NCAAFB – Notre Dame, South Carolina will look much different in bowl No one should expect Notre Dame and South Carolina to look — or probably play — like they did late in the regular season. The teams are essentially shells of themselves right now. The 19th-ranked Fighting Irish and the 20th-ranked Gamecocks will be without several of their best players when they meet in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Friday. Their first matchup since 1984 is more like a preview of 2023 than a wrap of 2022. Notre Dame is switching quarterbacks and playing without All-American tight end Michael Mayer while South Carolina is even more short-handed. NCAAFB – Rising stars: Michigan’s Moore, TCU’s Riley guide CFP teams Michigan’s Sherrone Moore and TCU’s Garrett Riley will arrive at the Fiesta Bowl for a College Football Playoff semifinal Saturday between No. 2 Michigan and No. 3 TCU as rising-star offensive coordinators. A couple of millennials with old souls, Moore and Riley seem to be on a fast-track to head coaching jobs —- eventually. Neither is in a rush to move up, but it’s apparent bigger things lie ahead in their careers. NCAAFB – Michigan graduate assistant a trailblazer for female coaches Mimi Bolden-Morris of Michigan is believed to be the first female graduate assistant football coach at a Power Five school since the late 1980s. Bolden-Morris will be on the sideline Saturday when the second-ranked Wolverines play No. 3 TCU at the Fiesta Bowl in a College Football semfinal. The 23-year-old Bolden-Morris played basketball at Boston College and Georgetown. She reached out to college football programs across the country to inquire about potential opportunities. She works with the tight ends at Michigan. NCAAFB – Confident Edwards a key cog for Michigan at Fiesta Bowl Donovan Edwards is good and knows he’s good. The Michigan running back will tell you he’s good. It’s been hard to argue with his proclamations so far. Given a bigger role after Blake Corum’s injury, Edwards has thrived in the spotlight and will be a key cog in the No. 2 Wolverines’ bid to beat TCU in the Fiesta Bowl. Edwards shined in Michigan’s two biggest games of the season, running for 401 combined yards and three touchdowns in wins over Ohio State and Purdue. The Fiesta Bowl winner will play for a national championship. MLB – Cubs finalize 2-year deal with catcher Tucker Barnhart The Chicago Cubs have finalized a $6.5 million, two-year contract with Gold Glove-winning catcher Tucker Barnhart. Barnhart is expected to back up Yan Gomes. Willson Contreras was the starting catcher for Chicago last season, but he signed an $87.5 million, five-year contract with St. Louis during free agency. Barnhart returns to the NL Central after struggling in his only season with Detroit. He spent his first eight seasons with Cincinnati, winning Gold Gloves in 2017 and 2020. The Cubs have also signed Gold Glove winners Dansby Swanson and Cody Bellinger this offseason. AHL – American Hockey League Tonight Grand Rapids Griffins at Milwaukee Admirals, 7:00 p.m. Rockford Ice Hogs at Chicago Wolves, 8:00 p.m. Saturday Chicago Wolves at Rockford Ice Hogs, 5:00 p.m. Milwaukee Admirals at Grand Rapids Griffins, 6:00 p.m. ECHL – ECHL Hockey League Tonight Newfoundland Growlers at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m. Cincinnati Cyclones at Indy Fuel, 7:00 p.m. Fort Wayne Komets at Toledo Walleye, 7:15 p.m. Saturday Newfoundland Growlers at Kalamazoo Wings, 6:00 p.m. Toledo Walleye at Cincinnati Cyclones 6:00 p.m. Indy Fuel at Fort Wayne Komets, 7:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Boys Basketball Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central B.C. Lakeview 51,. Harper Creek, 35 BC Central 54, BC Pennfield 50 – OT Paw Paw 42, Niles 40 Brandywine 44, Bridgman 36 Girls Basketball River Valley Tournament Potterville 58, River Valley 37 Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central BC Lakeview 38, Harper Creek 31 BC Central 53, BC Pennfield 42 Battle Creek St. Philip 58, Union City 50 – 3 OT Paw Paw 87, Niles 17 Saturday Boys Basketball Otsego at Watervliet, 1:00 p.m. Michigan State’s Isaline Alexander, left, and Indiana’s Mackenzie Holmes vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 83-78. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles (5) shoots between Miami guards Ja’Leah Williams (12) and Haley Cavinder (14)during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)Buffalo Sabres left wing Zemgus Girgensons (28) stick-checks Detroit Red Wings left wing Dominik Kubalik (81) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)St. Louis Blues’ Ivan Barbashev, left, controls the puck as Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock (32) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Central Michigan 63, Michigan 61 CMU 63, Michigan 61 – Bass lifts Central Michigan to 63-61 upset win over Michigan Reggie Bass drilled a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left and Central Michigan knocked off in-state rival Michigan 63-61 in the final non-conference game for both schools. Jesse Zarzuela’s 3-pointer with 16:14 left to play put Central Michigan in front, 36-35, and the Chippewas played with the lead for most of the remainder of the game. Jesse Zarzuela led Central Michigan (5-8) with 19 points and six rebounds. Bass hit 4 of 11 from beyond the arc and contributed 16 points and seven rebounds. Brian Taylor added 12 points, four rebounds and three assists. The Chippewas held a 44-32 advantage on the boards and pulled down 17 caroms off the offensive glass. Kobe Bufkin led Michigan (7-5) with 16 points. Hunter Dickinson knocked down 7 of 10 from the free-throw line and added 13 points.   Today (14) Miami at Notre Dame, 2:00 p.m. Buffalo at Michigan State, 6:00 p.m.                   Superhits 103..7 Cosy-FM Eastern Michigan at South Carolina, 7:00 p.m. Western Michigan at (15) Wisconsin, 8:00 p.m. Sunday Maryland at Michigan, 4:30 p.m.                         News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 4:00 NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 83, (4) Indiana 78 (5) Notre Dame 66, Miami 63 Michigan State 83, (4) Indiana 78 – Michigan State holds on to defeat No. 4 Indiana 83-78 Michigan State had four players score in double figures en route to take down previously unbeaten No. 4 Indiana 83-78 on Thursday. Kamaria McDaniel had 24 points to lead the Spartans, while Matilda Ekh and Taiyier Parks each had 18, and DeeDee Hagemann had 15 to go with eight assists. Mackenzie Holmes had 32 points and 12 rebounds for No. 4 Indiana. (5) Notre Dame 66, Miami 63 – No. 5 Notre Dame moves to 11-1, holds off Miami 66-63 Maddy Westbeld scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and No. 5 Notre Dame rallied in the fourth quarter to hold off Miami 66-63 on Thursday night. Sonia Citron scored 13, Olivia Miles added 12 and Lauren Ebo had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Irish. Notre Dame has won five straight. Destiny Harden had 12 points, nine rebounds and five steals for Miami. Haley Cavinder also scored 12 and Lashae Dwyer added 10 for the Hurricanes. Sunday Boston College at (5) Notre Dame, 12:00 p.m. Chicago State at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Soccer – Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of soccer, has died. He was 82. Since 2021, he had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer discovered during a routine medical exam. Pelé was one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century. He won a record three World Cups with Brazil and was the standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” with the national team and his club Santos. His exuberance and mesmerizing moves transfixed generations of fans around the globe. His flair personified his country’s samba-style elegance. Late in his career, he helped popularize soccer in North America by joining the New York Cosmos. Soccer – As ‘The King,’ Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents Pelé won a record three World Cups and was widely regarded as one of his sport’s greatest players. He was among the most recognizable figures in the world at the time of his death on Thursday. Pelé was among the game’s most prolific scorers and spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents. His grace, athleticism and moves were mesmerizing. He orchestrated a fast, fluid style of play that revolutionized soccer. He carried Brazil to soccer’s heights and became a global ambassador for his sport. His journey began on the streets of Sao Paulo state, where he would kick a sock stuffed with newspapers or rags. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Buffalo Sabres 6, Detroit Red Wings 3 St. Louis Blues 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1 Sabres 6, Red Wings 3 – Okposo scores 3 times as Sabres beat Red Wings 6-3 Kyle Okposo scored three times, Casey Mittelstadt had two goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 for their fifth straight victory. Jeff Skinner also scored for Buffalo, and Owen Power, Zemgus Girgensons and JJ Peterka each had two assists. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves and won his third straight start. Dominik Kubalik scored two goals for Detroit, which lost for the seventh time in nine games. Blues 3, Blackhawks 1 – Rosen, Binnington spark Blues to 3-1 win over Blackhawks Calle Rosen scored unassisted and Jordan Binnington stopped 21 shots to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 victory over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks. St. Louis is 9-0-2 the last 11 games against the Blackhawks, the longest point streak against Chicago in franchise history. St. Louis has outscored the Blackhawks 38-18. The Blues have also won five straight against Chicago. The Blackhawks have won just two games since last facing the Blues in November. Chicago is 1-10-0 its last 11 games and 2-17-1 in its last 20 games. Josh Leivo and Brendon Saad also scored for St. Louis. Patrick Kane scored for Chicago. Saturday Ottawa at Detroit, 7:00 p.m. Sunday San Jose at Chicago, 7:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Indiana Pacers 135, Cleveland Cavaliers 126 Pacers 135, Cavaliers 126 – Haliburton, Hield combine for 11 3s, Pacers top Cavs 135-126 Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points, Buddy Hield made a 3-pointer three seconds into the game and added 25, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 135-126. Tonight Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. Saturday Cleveland at Chicago, 7:00 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 8:00 p.m. Monday Chicago at Cleveland, 7:00 p.m. Toronto at Indiana, 7:00 p.m. Detroit at Portland, 10:00 p.m. NBA – NBA suspends 11 players from Magic-Pistons scuffle Detroit guard Killian Hayes and Orlando’s Moritz Wagner were each given multi-game suspensions for their roles in a scuffle, while the NBA suspended eight Magic players one game apiece for leaving the bench area during an altercation. Hayes, who struck Wagner in the back of the head, was given a three-game suspension without pay. Wagner was banned two games and the Pistons’ Hamidou Diallo was suspended one game by NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars — the former Pistons star player and executive. The fallout from the game in Detroit on Wednesday night was so large that the suspensions of the Magic players will be staggered so they have enough available players to play their next game. NFL – National Football League – Week 17 Last Night Dallas Cowboys 27, Tennessee Titans 13 Sunday Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions, 1:00 p.m. Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants, 1:00 p.m. Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m. NFL – Lions host Bears, needing win to keep playoff hopes alive The Detroit Lions put themselves in the playoff picture by being one of the NFL’s hottest teams, winning six of seven and barely losing to Buffalo during a surprising and successful stretch. With a chance to potentially secure an NFC wild-card berth, the Lions went cold in Carolina and lost by two touchdowns. Detroit did not doom its chances, but it must close with wins over Chicago on Sunday at home and against wild-card contending Green Bay on the road next week to have a shot at being in the postseason for the first time since 2016. NFL/NCAA – Big Ten – AP source: Big Ten’s Warren candidate for Bears president Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren has spoken to the Chicago Bears about becoming the team’s next president and CEO. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the talks to The Associated Press. The Bears are searching for a president to replace the retiring Ted Phillips. Warren became the first Black commissioner of a Power Five college conference in 2020. His tenure includes the delayed 2020 football season during the pandemic and the Big Ten landing $7 billion media rights deal, along with the additions of USC and UCLA. NCAAFB – College Football – Bowls Yesterday Minnesota 28, Syracuse 20                                         Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl – Bronx, NY (13) Florida State 35, Oklahoma 32                              Cheez-It Bowl – Orlando, FL (12) Washington 27, (20) Texas 20                              Valero Alamo Bowl – San Antonio, TX Today Maryland vs. (23) NC State, 12:00 p.m.                         Duke’s Mayo Bowl – Charlotte, NC Pittsburgh vs. (18) UCLA, 2:00 p.m.                             Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl – El Paso, TX (21) Notre Dame vs. (19) South Carolina, 3:30 p.m.         TaxSlayer Gator Bowl – Jacksonville, FL Ohio vs. Wyoming, 4:30 p.m.                                       Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl – Tucson, AZ (6) Tennessee vs. (7) Clemson, 8:00 p.m.                       Capital One Orange Bowl – Miami, FL Saturday (5) Alabama vs. (9) Kansas State, 12:00 p.m.                  Allstate Sugar Bowl – New Orleans, LA Iowa vs. Kentucky, 12:00 p.m.                                      TransPerfect Music City Bowl – Nashville, TN (2) Michigan vs. (3) TCU, 4:00 p.m.                          CFP Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl – Glendale, AZ                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 3:00 (1) Georgia vs. (4) Ohio State, 8:00 p.m.                       CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl – Atlanta, GA NCAAFB – Notre Dame, South Carolina will look much different in bowl No one should expect Notre Dame and South Carolina to look — or probably play — like they did late in the regular season. The teams are essentially shells of themselves right now. The 19th-ranked Fighting Irish and the 20th-ranked Gamecocks will be without several of their best players when they meet in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Friday. Their first matchup since 1984 is more like a preview of 2023 than a wrap of 2022. Notre Dame is switching quarterbacks and playing without All-American tight end Michael Mayer while South Carolina is even more short-handed. NCAAFB – Rising stars: Michigan’s Moore, TCU’s Riley guide CFP teams Michigan’s Sherrone Moore and TCU’s Garrett Riley will arrive at the Fiesta Bowl for a College Football Playoff semifinal Saturday between No. 2 Michigan and No. 3 TCU as rising-star offensive coordinators. A couple of millennials with old souls, Moore and Riley seem to be on a fast-track to head coaching jobs —- eventually. Neither is in a rush to move up, but it’s apparent bigger things lie ahead in their careers. NCAAFB – Michigan graduate assistant a trailblazer for female coaches Mimi Bolden-Morris of Michigan is believed to be the first female graduate assistant football coach at a Power Five school since the late 1980s. Bolden-Morris will be on the sideline Saturday when the second-ranked Wolverines play No. 3 TCU at the Fiesta Bowl in a College Football semfinal. The 23-year-old Bolden-Morris played basketball at Boston College and Georgetown. She reached out to college football programs across the country to inquire about potential opportunities. She works with the tight ends at Michigan. NCAAFB – Confident Edwards a key cog for Michigan at Fiesta Bowl Donovan Edwards is good and knows he’s good. The Michigan running back will tell you he’s good. It’s been hard to argue with his proclamations so far. Given a bigger role after Blake Corum’s injury, Edwards has thrived in the spotlight and will be a key cog in the No. 2 Wolverines’ bid to beat TCU in the Fiesta Bowl. Edwards shined in Michigan’s two biggest games of the season, running for 401 combined yards and three touchdowns in wins over Ohio State and Purdue. The Fiesta Bowl winner will play for a national championship. MLB – Cubs finalize 2-year deal with catcher Tucker Barnhart The Chicago Cubs have finalized a $6.5 million, two-year contract with Gold Glove-winning catcher Tucker Barnhart. Barnhart is expected to back up Yan Gomes. Willson Contreras was the starting catcher for Chicago last season, but he signed an $87.5 million, five-year contract with St. Louis during free agency. Barnhart returns to the NL Central after struggling in his only season with Detroit. He spent his first eight seasons with Cincinnati, winning Gold Gloves in 2017 and 2020. The Cubs have also signed Gold Glove winners Dansby Swanson and Cody Bellinger this offseason. AHL – American Hockey League Tonight Grand Rapids Griffins at Milwaukee Admirals, 7:00 p.m. Rockford Ice Hogs at Chicago Wolves, 8:00 p.m. Saturday Chicago Wolves at Rockford Ice Hogs, 5:00 p.m. Milwaukee Admirals at Grand Rapids Griffins, 6:00 p.m. ECHL – ECHL Hockey League Tonight Newfoundland Growlers at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m. Cincinnati Cyclones at Indy Fuel, 7:00 p.m. Fort Wayne Komets at Toledo Walleye, 7:15 p.m. Saturday Newfoundland Growlers at Kalamazoo Wings, 6:00 p.m. Toledo Walleye at Cincinnati Cyclones 6:00 p.m. Indy Fuel at Fort Wayne Komets, 7:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Boys Basketball Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central B.C. Lakeview 51,. Harper Creek, 35 BC Central 54, BC Pennfield 50 – OT Paw Paw 42, Niles 40 Brandywine 44, Bridgman 36 Girls Basketball River Valley Tournament Potterville 58, River Valley 37 Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central BC Lakeview 38, Harper Creek 31 BC Central 53, BC Pennfield 42 Battle Creek St. Philip 58, Union City 50 – 3 OT Paw Paw 87, Niles 17 Saturday Boys Basketball Otsego at Watervliet, 1:00 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball Last Night Central Michigan 63, Michigan 61 CMU 63, Michigan 61 – Bass lifts Central Michigan to 63-61 upset win over Michigan Reggie Bass drilled a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left and Central Michigan knocked off in-state rival Michigan 63-61 in the final non-conference game for both schools. Jesse Zarzuela’s 3-pointer with 16:14 left to play put Central Michigan in front, 36-35, and the Chippewas played with the lead for most of the remainder of the game. Jesse Zarzuela led Central Michigan (5-8) with 19 points and six rebounds. Bass hit 4 of 11 from beyond the arc and contributed 16 points and seven rebounds. Brian Taylor added 12 points, four rebounds and three assists. The Chippewas held a 44-32 advantage on the boards and pulled down 17 caroms off the offensive glass. Kobe Bufkin led Michigan (7-5) with 16 points. Hunter Dickinson knocked down 7 of 10 from the free-throw line and added 13 points. Today (14) Miami at Notre Dame, 2:00 p.m. Buffalo at Michigan State, 6:00 p.m.                   Superhits 103..7 Cosy-FM Eastern Michigan at South Carolina, 7:00 p.m. Western Michigan at (15) Wisconsin, 8:00 p.m. Sunday Maryland at Michigan, 4:30 p.m.                         News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 4:00 NCAAWBKB – Women's College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 83, (4) Indiana 78 (5) Notre Dame 66, Miami 63 Michigan State 83, (4) Indiana 78 – Michigan State holds on to defeat No. 4 Indiana 83-78 Michigan State had four players score in double figures en route to take down previously unbeaten No. 4 Indiana 83-78 on Thursday. Kamaria McDaniel had 24 points to lead the Spartans, while Matilda Ekh and Taiyier Parks each had 18, and DeeDee Hagemann had 15 to go with eight assists. Mackenzie Holmes had 32 points and 12 rebounds for No. 4 Indiana. (5) Notre Dame 66, Miami 63 – No. 5 Notre Dame moves to 11-1, holds off Miami 66-63 Maddy Westbeld scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and No. 5 Notre Dame rallied in the fourth quarter to hold off Miami 66-63 on Thursday night. Sonia Citron scored 13, Olivia Miles added 12 and Lauren Ebo had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Irish. Notre Dame has won five straight. Destiny Harden had 12 points, nine rebounds and five steals for Miami. Haley Cavinder also scored 12 and Lashae Dwyer added 10 for the Hurricanes. Sunday Boston College at (5) Notre Dame, 12:00 p.m. Chicago State at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Soccer – Pelé, Brazil's mighty king of ‘beautiful game,' has died Pelé, Brazil's mighty king of soccer, has died. He was 82. Since 2021, he had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer discovered during a routine medical exam. Pelé was one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century. He won a record three World Cups with Brazil and was the standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” with the national team and his club Santos. His exuberance and mesmerizing moves transfixed generations of fans around the globe. His flair personified his country's samba-style elegance. Late in his career, he helped popularize soccer in North America by joining the New York Cosmos. Soccer – As ‘The King,’ Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents Pelé won a record three World Cups and was widely regarded as one of his sport's greatest players. He was among the most recognizable figures in the world at the time of his death on Thursday. Pelé was among the game's most prolific scorers and spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents. His grace, athleticism and moves were mesmerizing. He orchestrated a fast, fluid style of play that revolutionized soccer. He carried Brazil to soccer's heights and became a global ambassador for his sport. His journey began on the streets of Sao Paulo state, where he would kick a sock stuffed with newspapers or rags. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Buffalo Sabres 6, Detroit Red Wings 3 St. Louis Blues 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1 Sabres 6, Red Wings 3 – Okposo scores 3 times as Sabres beat Red Wings 6-3 Kyle Okposo scored three times, Casey Mittelstadt had two goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 for their fifth straight victory. Jeff Skinner also scored for Buffalo, and Owen Power, Zemgus Girgensons and JJ Peterka each had two assists. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves and won his third straight start. Dominik Kubalik scored two goals for Detroit, which lost for the seventh time in nine games. Blues 3, Blackhawks 1 – Rosen, Binnington spark Blues to 3-1 win over Blackhawks Calle Rosen scored unassisted and Jordan Binnington stopped 21 shots to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 victory over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks. St. Louis is 9-0-2 the last 11 games against the Blackhawks, the longest point streak against Chicago in franchise history. St. Louis has outscored the Blackhawks 38-18. The Blues have also won five straight against Chicago. The Blackhawks have won just two games since last facing the Blues in November. Chicago is 1-10-0 its last 11 games and 2-17-1 in its last 20 games. Josh Leivo and Brendon Saad also scored for St. Louis. Patrick Kane scored for Chicago. Saturday Ottawa at Detroit, 7:00 p.m. Sunday San Jose at Chicago, 7:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Indiana Pacers 135, Cleveland Cavaliers 126 Pacers 135, Cavaliers 126 – Haliburton, Hield combine for 11 3s, Pacers top Cavs 135-126 Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points, Buddy Hield made a 3-pointer three seconds into the game and added 25, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 135-126. Tonight Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. Saturday Cleveland at Chicago, 7:00 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 8:00 p.m. Monday Chicago at Cleveland, 7:00 p.m. Toronto at Indiana, 7:00 p.m. Detroit at Portland, 10:00 p.m. NBA – NBA suspends 11 players from Magic-Pistons scuffle Detroit guard Killian Hayes and Orlando's Moritz Wagner were each given multi-game suspensions for their roles in a scuffle, while the NBA suspended eight Magic players one game apiece for leaving the bench area during an altercation. Hayes, who struck Wagner in the back of the head, was given a three-game suspension without pay. Wagner was banned two games and the Pistons' Hamidou Diallo was suspended one game by NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars — the former Pistons star player and executive. The fallout from the game in Detroit on Wednesday night was so large that the suspensions of the Magic players will be staggered so they have enough available players to play their next game. NFL – National Football League – Week 17 Last Night Dallas Cowboys 27, Tennessee Titans 13 Sunday Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions, 1:00 p.m. Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants, 1:00 p.m. Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m. NFL – Lions host Bears, needing win to keep playoff hopes alive The Detroit Lions put themselves in the playoff picture by being one of the NFL's hottest teams, winning six of seven and barely losing to Buffalo during a surprising and successful stretch. With a chance to potentially secure an NFC wild-card berth, the Lions went cold in Carolina and lost by two touchdowns. Detroit did not doom its chances, but it must close with wins over Chicago on Sunday at home and against wild-card contending Green Bay on the road next week to have a shot at being in the postseason for the first time since 2016. NFL/NCAA – Big Ten – AP source: Big Ten’s Warren candidate for Bears president Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren has spoken to the Chicago Bears about becoming the team's next president and CEO. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the talks to The Associated Press. The Bears are searching for a president to replace the retiring Ted Phillips. Warren became the first Black commissioner of a Power Five college conference in 2020. His tenure includes the delayed 2020 football season during the pandemic and the Big Ten landing $7 billion media rights deal, along with the additions of USC and UCLA. NCAAFB – College Football – Bowls Yesterday Minnesota 28, Syracuse 20                                         Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl – Bronx, NY (13) Florida State 35, Oklahoma 32                              Cheez-It Bowl – Orlando, FL (12) Washington 27, (20) Texas 20                              Valero Alamo Bowl – San Antonio, TX Today Maryland vs. (23) NC State, 12:00 p.m.                         Duke’s Mayo Bowl – Charlotte, NC Pittsburgh vs. (18) UCLA, 2:00 p.m.                             Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl – El Paso, TX (21) Notre Dame vs. (19) South Carolina, 3:30 p.m.         TaxSlayer Gator Bowl – Jacksonville, FL Ohio vs. Wyoming, 4:30 p.m.                                       Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl – Tucson, AZ (6) Tennessee vs. (7) Clemson, 8:00 p.m.                       Capital One Orange Bowl – Miami, FL Saturday (5) Alabama vs. (9) Kansas State, 12:00 p.m.                  Allstate Sugar Bowl – New Orleans, LA Iowa vs. Kentucky, 12:00 p.m.                                      TransPerfect Music City Bowl – Nashville, TN (2) Michigan vs. (3) TCU, 4:00 p.m.                          CFP Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl – Glendale, AZ                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 3:00 (1) Georgia vs. (4) Ohio State, 8:00 p.m.                       CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl – Atlanta, GA NCAAFB – Notre Dame, South Carolina will look much different in bowl No one should expect Notre Dame and South Carolina to look — or probably play — like they did late in the regular season. The teams are essentially shells of themselves right now. The 19th-ranked Fighting Irish and the 20th-ranked Gamecocks will be without several of their best players when they meet in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Friday. Their first matchup since 1984 is more like a preview of 2023 than a wrap of 2022. Notre Dame is switching quarterbacks and playing without All-American tight end Michael Mayer while South Carolina is even more short-handed. NCAAFB – Rising stars: Michigan’s Moore, TCU’s Riley guide CFP teams Michigan’s Sherrone Moore and TCU’s Garrett Riley will arrive at the Fiesta Bowl for a College Football Playoff semifinal Saturday between No. 2 Michigan and No. 3 TCU as rising-star offensive coordinators. A couple of millennials with old souls, Moore and Riley seem to be on a fast-track to head coaching jobs —- eventually. Neither is in a rush to move up, but it’s apparent bigger things lie ahead in their careers. NCAAFB – Michigan graduate assistant a trailblazer for female coaches Mimi Bolden-Morris of Michigan is believed to be the first female graduate assistant football coach at a Power Five school since the late 1980s. Bolden-Morris will be on the sideline Saturday when the second-ranked Wolverines play No. 3 TCU at the Fiesta Bowl in a College Football semfinal. The 23-year-old Bolden-Morris played basketball at Boston College and Georgetown. She reached out to college football programs across the country to inquire about potential opportunities. She works with the tight ends at Michigan. NCAAFB – Confident Edwards a key cog for Michigan at Fiesta Bowl Donovan Edwards is good and knows he’s good. The Michigan running back will tell you he’s good. It’s been hard to argue with his proclamations so far. Given a bigger role after Blake Corum’s injury, Edwards has thrived in the spotlight and will be a key cog in the No. 2 Wolverines’ bid to beat TCU in the Fiesta Bowl. Edwards shined in Michigan’s two biggest games of the season, running for 401 combined yards and three touchdowns in wins over Ohio State and Purdue. The Fiesta Bowl winner will play for a national championship. MLB – Cubs finalize 2-year deal with catcher Tucker Barnhart The Chicago Cubs have finalized a $6.5 million, two-year contract with Gold Glove-winning catcher Tucker Barnhart. Barnhart is expected to back up Yan Gomes. Willson Contreras was the starting catcher for Chicago last season, but he signed an $87.5 million, five-year contract with St. Louis during free agency. Barnhart returns to the NL Central after struggling in his only season with Detroit. He spent his first eight seasons with Cincinnati, winning Gold Gloves in 2017 and 2020. The Cubs have also signed Gold Glove winners Dansby Swanson and Cody Bellinger this offseason. AHL – American Hockey League Tonight Grand Rapids Griffins at Milwaukee Admirals, 7:00 p.m. Rockford Ice Hogs at Chicago Wolves, 8:00 p.m. Saturday Chicago Wolves at Rockford Ice Hogs, 5:00 p.m. Milwaukee Admirals at Grand Rapids Griffins, 6:00 p.m. ECHL – ECHL Hockey League Tonight Newfoundland Growlers at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m. Cincinnati Cyclones at Indy Fuel, 7:00 p.m. Fort Wayne Komets at Toledo Walleye, 7:15 p.m. Saturday Newfoundland Growlers at Kalamazoo Wings, 6:00 p.m. Toledo Walleye at Cincinnati Cyclones 6:00 p.m. Indy Fuel at Fort Wayne Komets, 7:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Boys Basketball Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central B.C. Lakeview 51,. Harper Creek, 35 BC Central 54, BC Pennfield 50 – OT Paw Paw 42, Niles 40 Brandywine 44, Bridgman 36 Girls Basketball River Valley Tournament Potterville 58, River Valley 37 Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central BC Lakeview 38, Harper Creek 31 BC Central 53, BC Pennfield 42 Battle Creek St. Philip 58, Union City 50 – 3 OT Paw Paw 87, Niles 17 Saturday Boys Basketball Otsego at Watervliet, 1:00 p.m. Michigan State’s Isaline Alexander, left, and Indiana’s Mackenzie Holmes vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 83-78. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles (5) shoots between Miami guards Ja’Leah Williams (12) and Haley Cavinder (14)during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)Buffalo Sabres left wing Zemgus Girgensons (28) stick-checks Detroit Red Wings left wing Dominik Kubalik (81) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)St. Louis Blues’ Ivan Barbashev, left, controls the puck as Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock (32) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball Last Night Central Michigan 63, Michigan 61 CMU 63, Michigan 61 – Bass lifts Central Michigan to 63-61 upset win over Michigan Reggie Bass drilled a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left and Central Michigan knocked off in-state rival Michigan 63-61 in the final non-conference game for both schools. Jesse Zarzuela’s 3-pointer with 16:14 left to play put Central Michigan in front, 36-35, and the Chippewas played with the lead for most of the remainder of the game. Jesse Zarzuela led Central Michigan (5-8) with 19 points and six rebounds. Bass hit 4 of 11 from beyond the arc and contributed 16 points and seven rebounds. Brian Taylor added 12 points, four rebounds and three assists. The Chippewas held a 44-32 advantage on the boards and pulled down 17 caroms off the offensive glass. Kobe Bufkin led Michigan (7-5) with 16 points. Hunter Dickinson knocked down 7 of 10 from the free-throw line and added 13 points. Today (14) Miami at Notre Dame, 2:00 p.m. Buffalo at Michigan State, 6:00 p.m.                   Superhits 103..7 Cosy-FM Eastern Michigan at South Carolina, 7:00 p.m. Western Michigan at (15) Wisconsin, 8:00 p.m. Sunday Maryland at Michigan, 4:30 p.m.                         News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 4:00 NCAAWBKB – Women's College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 83, (4) Indiana 78 (5) Notre Dame 66, Miami 63 Michigan State 83, (4) Indiana 78 – Michigan State holds on to defeat No. 4 Indiana 83-78 Michigan State had four players score in double figures en route to take down previously unbeaten No. 4 Indiana 83-78 on Thursday. Kamaria McDaniel had 24 points to lead the Spartans, while Matilda Ekh and Taiyier Parks each had 18, and DeeDee Hagemann had 15 to go with eight assists. Mackenzie Holmes had 32 points and 12 rebounds for No. 4 Indiana. (5) Notre Dame 66, Miami 63 – No. 5 Notre Dame moves to 11-1, holds off Miami 66-63 Maddy Westbeld scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and No. 5 Notre Dame rallied in the fourth quarter to hold off Miami 66-63 on Thursday night. Sonia Citron scored 13, Olivia Miles added 12 and Lauren Ebo had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Irish. Notre Dame has won five straight. Destiny Harden had 12 points, nine rebounds and five steals for Miami. Haley Cavinder also scored 12 and Lashae Dwyer added 10 for the Hurricanes. Sunday Boston College at (5) Notre Dame, 12:00 p.m. Chicago State at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m. Soccer – Pelé, Brazil's mighty king of ‘beautiful game,' has died Pelé, Brazil's mighty king of soccer, has died. He was 82. Since 2021, he had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer discovered during a routine medical exam. Pelé was one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century. He won a record three World Cups with Brazil and was the standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” with the national team and his club Santos. His exuberance and mesmerizing moves transfixed generations of fans around the globe. His flair personified his country's samba-style elegance. Late in his career, he helped popularize soccer in North America by joining the New York Cosmos. Soccer – As ‘The King,’ Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents Pelé won a record three World Cups and was widely regarded as one of his sport's greatest players. He was among the most recognizable figures in the world at the time of his death on Thursday. Pelé was among the game's most prolific scorers and spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents. His grace, athleticism and moves were mesmerizing. He orchestrated a fast, fluid style of play that revolutionized soccer. He carried Brazil to soccer's heights and became a global ambassador for his sport. His journey began on the streets of Sao Paulo state, where he would kick a sock stuffed with newspapers or rags. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Buffalo Sabres 6, Detroit Red Wings 3 St. Louis Blues 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1 Sabres 6, Red Wings 3 – Okposo scores 3 times as Sabres beat Red Wings 6-3 Kyle Okposo scored three times, Casey Mittelstadt had two goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 for their fifth straight victory. Jeff Skinner also scored for Buffalo, and Owen Power, Zemgus Girgensons and JJ Peterka each had two assists. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves and won his third straight start. Dominik Kubalik scored two goals for Detroit, which lost for the seventh time in nine games. Blues 3, Blackhawks 1 – Rosen, Binnington spark Blues to 3-1 win over Blackhawks Calle Rosen scored unassisted and Jordan Binnington stopped 21 shots to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 victory over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks. St. Louis is 9-0-2 the last 11 games against the Blackhawks, the longest point streak against Chicago in franchise history. St. Louis has outscored the Blackhawks 38-18. The Blues have also won five straight against Chicago. The Blackhawks have won just two games since last facing the Blues in November. Chicago is 1-10-0 its last 11 games and 2-17-1 in its last 20 games. Josh Leivo and Brendon Saad also scored for St. Louis. Patrick Kane scored for Chicago. Saturday Ottawa at Detroit, 7:00 p.m. Sunday San Jose at Chicago, 7:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Indiana Pacers 135, Cleveland Cavaliers 126 Pacers 135, Cavaliers 126 – Haliburton, Hield combine for 11 3s, Pacers top Cavs 135-126 Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points, Buddy Hield made a 3-pointer three seconds into the game and added 25, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 135-126. Tonight Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. Saturday Cleveland at Chicago, 7:00 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 8:00 p.m. Monday Chicago at Cleveland, 7:00 p.m. Toronto at Indiana, 7:00 p.m. Detroit at Portland, 10:00 p.m. NBA – NBA suspends 11 players from Magic-Pistons scuffle Detroit guard Killian Hayes and Orlando's Moritz Wagner were each given multi-game suspensions for their roles in a scuffle, while the NBA suspended eight Magic players one game apiece for leaving the bench area during an altercation. Hayes, who struck Wagner in the back of the head, was given a three-game suspension without pay. Wagner was banned two games and the Pistons' Hamidou Diallo was suspended one game by NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars — the former Pistons star player and executive. The fallout from the game in Detroit on Wednesday night was so large that the suspensions of the Magic players will be staggered so they have enough available players to play their next game. NFL – National Football League – Week 17 Last Night Dallas Cowboys 27, Tennessee Titans 13 Sunday Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions, 1:00 p.m. Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants, 1:00 p.m. Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m. NFL – Lions host Bears, needing win to keep playoff hopes alive The Detroit Lions put themselves in the playoff picture by being one of the NFL's hottest teams, winning six of seven and barely losing to Buffalo during a surprising and successful stretch. With a chance to potentially secure an NFC wild-card berth, the Lions went cold in Carolina and lost by two touchdowns. Detroit did not doom its chances, but it must close with wins over Chicago on Sunday at home and against wild-card contending Green Bay on the road next week to have a shot at being in the postseason for the first time since 2016. NFL/NCAA – Big Ten – AP source: Big Ten’s Warren candidate for Bears president Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren has spoken to the Chicago Bears about becoming the team's next president and CEO. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the talks to The Associated Press. The Bears are searching for a president to replace the retiring Ted Phillips. Warren became the first Black commissioner of a Power Five college conference in 2020. His tenure includes the delayed 2020 football season during the pandemic and the Big Ten landing $7 billion media rights deal, along with the additions of USC and UCLA. NCAAFB – College Football – Bowls Yesterday Minnesota 28, Syracuse 20                                         Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl – Bronx, NY (13) Florida State 35, Oklahoma 32                              Cheez-It Bowl – Orlando, FL (12) Washington 27, (20) Texas 20                              Valero Alamo Bowl – San Antonio, TX Today Maryland vs. (23) NC State, 12:00 p.m.                         Duke’s Mayo Bowl – Charlotte, NC Pittsburgh vs. (18) UCLA, 2:00 p.m.                             Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl – El Paso, TX (21) Notre Dame vs. (19) South Carolina, 3:30 p.m.         TaxSlayer Gator Bowl – Jacksonville, FL Ohio vs. Wyoming, 4:30 p.m.                                       Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl – Tucson, AZ (6) Tennessee vs. (7) Clemson, 8:00 p.m.                       Capital One Orange Bowl – Miami, FL Saturday (5) Alabama vs. (9) Kansas State, 12:00 p.m.                  Allstate Sugar Bowl – New Orleans, LA Iowa vs. Kentucky, 12:00 p.m.                                      TransPerfect Music City Bowl – Nashville, TN (2) Michigan vs. (3) TCU, 4:00 p.m.                          CFP Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl – Glendale, AZ                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 3:00 (1) Georgia vs. (4) Ohio State, 8:00 p.m.                       CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl – Atlanta, GA NCAAFB – Notre Dame, South Carolina will look much different in bowl No one should expect Notre Dame and South Carolina to look — or probably play — like they did late in the regular season. The teams are essentially shells of themselves right now. The 19th-ranked Fighting Irish and the 20th-ranked Gamecocks will be without several of their best players when they meet in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Friday. Their first matchup since 1984 is more like a preview of 2023 than a wrap of 2022. Notre Dame is switching quarterbacks and playing without All-American tight end Michael Mayer while South Carolina is even more short-handed. NCAAFB – Rising stars: Michigan’s Moore, TCU’s Riley guide CFP teams Michigan’s Sherrone Moore and TCU’s Garrett Riley will arrive at the Fiesta Bowl for a College Football Playoff semifinal Saturday between No. 2 Michigan and No. 3 TCU as rising-star offensive coordinators. A couple of millennials with old souls, Moore and Riley seem to be on a fast-track to head coaching jobs —- eventually. Neither is in a rush to move up, but it’s apparent bigger things lie ahead in their careers. NCAAFB – Michigan graduate assistant a trailblazer for female coaches Mimi Bolden-Morris of Michigan is believed to be the first female graduate assistant football coach at a Power Five school since the late 1980s. Bolden-Morris will be on the sideline Saturday when the second-ranked Wolverines play No. 3 TCU at the Fiesta Bowl in a College Football semfinal. The 23-year-old Bolden-Morris played basketball at Boston College and Georgetown. She reached out to college football programs across the country to inquire about potential opportunities. She works with the tight ends at Michigan. NCAAFB – Confident Edwards a key cog for Michigan at Fiesta Bowl Donovan Edwards is good and knows he’s good. The Michigan running back will tell you he’s good. It’s been hard to argue with his proclamations so far. Given a bigger role after Blake Corum’s injury, Edwards has thrived in the spotlight and will be a key cog in the No. 2 Wolverines’ bid to beat TCU in the Fiesta Bowl. Edwards shined in Michigan’s two biggest games of the season, running for 401 combined yards and three touchdowns in wins over Ohio State and Purdue. The Fiesta Bowl winner will play for a national championship. MLB – Cubs finalize 2-year deal with catcher Tucker Barnhart The Chicago Cubs have finalized a $6.5 million, two-year contract with Gold Glove-winning catcher Tucker Barnhart. Barnhart is expected to back up Yan Gomes. Willson Contreras was the starting catcher for Chicago last season, but he signed an $87.5 million, five-year contract with St. Louis during free agency. Barnhart returns to the NL Central after struggling in his only season with Detroit. He spent his first eight seasons with Cincinnati, winning Gold Gloves in 2017 and 2020. The Cubs have also signed Gold Glove winners Dansby Swanson and Cody Bellinger this offseason. AHL – American Hockey League Tonight Grand Rapids Griffins at Milwaukee Admirals, 7:00 p.m. Rockford Ice Hogs at Chicago Wolves, 8:00 p.m. Saturday Chicago Wolves at Rockford Ice Hogs, 5:00 p.m. Milwaukee Admirals at Grand Rapids Griffins, 6:00 p.m. ECHL – ECHL Hockey League Tonight Newfoundland Growlers at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m. Cincinnati Cyclones at Indy Fuel, 7:00 p.m. Fort Wayne Komets at Toledo Walleye, 7:15 p.m. Saturday Newfoundland Growlers at Kalamazoo Wings, 6:00 p.m. Toledo Walleye at Cincinnati Cyclones 6:00 p.m. Indy Fuel at Fort Wayne Komets, 7:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Boys Basketball Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central B.C. Lakeview 51,. Harper Creek, 35 BC Central 54, BC Pennfield 50 – OT Paw Paw 42, Niles 40 Brandywine 44, Bridgman 36 Girls Basketball River Valley Tournament Potterville 58, River Valley 37 Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central BC Lakeview 38, Harper Creek 31 BC Central 53, BC Pennfield 42 Battle Creek St. Philip 58, Union City 50 – 3 OT Paw Paw 87, Niles 17 Saturday Boys Basketball Otsego at Watervliet, 1:00 p.m. Michigan State’s Isaline Alexander, left, and Indiana’s Mackenzie Holmes vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 83-78. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles (5) shoots between Miami guards Ja’Leah Williams (12) and Haley Cavinder (14)during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)Buffalo Sabres left wing Zemgus Girgensons (28) stick-checks Detroit Red Wings left wing Dominik Kubalik (81) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)St. Louis Blues’ Ivan Barbashev, left, controls the puck as Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock (32) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernie previews the World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and Croatia. He then moves on to trying to diagnose the Blues' woes. Bernie calls out Doug Armstrong for his roster construction pointing to players like Josh Leivo, Tyler Pitlick and Calle Rosen having roles too big for a contending team. He also says any perceived disfunction in the locker room shouldn't be standing in the way of success as many great teams have had conflict.

2:00 - Cards set at SS & in the OF? 2:15 - Is Binnington slowing down?  2:30 - Cardinals' Bench Coach, Matt Holliday on the upcoming Winter Meetings 2:45 - What's Trending 3:00 - To rebuild or not to rebuild 3:15 - Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match 3:30 - What is holding these AFC teams back?  3:45 - Is Contreras about to come off the market? 4:00 - The Gauntlet 4:15 - Blues Insider at the Athletic, Jeremy Rutherford on Josh Leivo staying in the lineup 4:30 - Out of Pocket? 4:45 - Cards have prospect currency. Are they ready to spend it?  5:00 - What about an OF name we have barely discussed… 5:15 - Sports Six Pack 5:30 - Comeback Player of the year for the Cardinals 5:45 - What You Missed

Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas who is in Chicago for Wednesday night's matchup at the United Center. Jim points to Craig Berube changing up the lines and inserting Josh Leivo into the lineup plus the return of Pavel Buchnevich and Brandon Saad as the reasons behind the Blues' turnaround. Jim also points out the Blues' improved ability to bounce back from adversity as a factor as well.

With the recent call-ups of Nikita Alexandrov and Josh Leivo, John starts by talking about what the expectations will be for them ahead of the Blues' matchup with San Jose. He also discusses why the Blues' offense has dried up after the impressive showing last season, and if the Blues are trying to do too much.

JR joins Randy & Carey to talk about a bone he has to pick with the Blues, what his bold prediction for Tarasenko would be for this season, Josh Leivo's wild road from Carolina to St. Louis over the last year, how much of a factor he could be on the 4th line and if Mikkola & Bortuzzo can solidify the defense on the back end.

Josh Leivo joins the show

Josh Leivo joins the show

Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about the chances for Jake Neighbours to make the opening night roster and why Josh Leivo, who's in camp on a professional tryout, could slot in on the third line. Andy points out why Ivan Barbashev is the biggest question mark for him on this team after a career offensive year. Bernie also reacts to the news that Nolan Gorman and Packy Naughton will make the postseason roster.

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Everything is happening! Mike and Michael recap a frenzied two weeks, from the Expansion Draft to a record-setting NHL Draft to a roster reconstruction in free agency. There will be lots of new faces in Raleigh come Opening Night – here's how and why the Canes retooled their group from the net out.Have a question or comment for the show? Call our voicemail: (919) 500-7819CanesCast is presented by Storm Brew from our friends at R&D BrewingIn Case You Missed ItCanes Agree to Terms with StepanCanes Agree to Terms with MartinookCanes Agree To Terms with SmithCanes Agree to Terms with ColeCanes Agree to Terms with LeivoCanes Agree to Terms with RaantaCanes Agree to Terms with AndersenCanes Agree to Terms with DeAngeloCanes Acquire Bear From OilersCanes Select 13 Players on Second Day of DraftCanes Announce 2021-22 Regular-Season ScheduleGeekie Selected by Seattle in Expansion DraftMoreCanesCastStorm BrewR&D Brewing Beer FinderFollow Mike Maniscalco on TwitterFollow Michael Smith on Twitter

Flames beat the Habs 2-1 in regulation. Josh Leivo was responsible for both goals! Is there room to speculate that Ward was doing more harm than good? The Flames finally have a coach who is going to make them work. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flames beat the Habs 2-1 in regulation. Josh Leivo was responsible for both goals! Is there room to speculate that Ward was doing more harm than good? The Flames finally have a coach who is going to make them work. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trust the process. Apparently we are good again? Despite the 6-1 drubbing at the hands of the lowly Sens, the media is convinced Wardo's Flames have turned the corner. We are not so sure. Today we're breaking down the Flames two game set vs Ottawa, lamenting the usage of Josh Leivo, discussing whether or not Lindholm is better at centre, and quickly looking at some trade rumors. GO FLAMES GO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trust the process. Apparently we are good again? Despite the 6-1 drubbing at the hands of the lowly Sens, the media is convinced Wardo's Flames have turned the corner. We are not so sure. Today we're breaking down the Flames two game set vs Ottawa, lamenting the usage of Josh Leivo, discussing whether or not Lindholm is better at centre, and quickly looking at some trade rumors. GO FLAMES GO

It's a very special Palentines Day special, so we spend the episode catching up with any array of old pals, starting with the Scorchstack's @itlooksreal, who fills us in on Chris Tanev, Jacob Markstrom, Josh Leivo, and yes, even Louis Domingue. We also talk about JB's infamous "ran out of time" quote, and Vyas regales us with the story of his trumphant victory in a dumpling eating contest. https://www.yarrowsociety.ca/donate

#NHL #NorthDivision #Canucks We welcomed in Dale Cory to preview the NHL shortened 56 game season that starts this week.   The teams are now all in newly aligned divisions and will be facing their rivals 8 to 10 times each if they can pull off the entire season. Our discussion was centered a lot on the all Canadian "Scotiabank" North Division. The league decided they didn't want any cross border games so put all seven teams north of the border in their own division. This will help further any rivalries and actually should increase them exponentially. This division will be ultra competitive and with only four of seven teams making the playoffs most every game will be very important.   Every team undergoes changes in every off season and we talked specifically about the Vancouver Canucks and the loss of some free agents. The team made some acquisitions and promoted some younger players in the organization to fill the holes. They decided to part ways with their MVP of last season goalie Jacob Markstrom and he signed a six year $36 million dollar deal in Calgary which has been there biggest rival for much of their history. They also lost defenceman Chris Tanev and Left winger Josh Leivo also to the Flames. The new faces with the Canucks are Nate Schmidt defenceman from the Vagas Golden Knights, Braden Holtby former Stanley Cup qinning goalie from Washington and Travis Hamonic the d-man from Calgary. Nils Hoglander the highly touted right winger from Sweden will suit up on the second line to start the season. Enjoy,   Take care,   Love yah,   Bye for now!

#NHL #NorthDivision #Canucks We welcomed in Dale Cory to preview the NHL shortened 56 game season that starts this week. The teams are now all in newly aligned divisions and will be facing their rivals 8 to 10 times each if they can pull off the entire season. Our discussion was centered a lot on the all Canadian "Scotiabank" North Division. The league decided they didn't want any cross border games so put all seven teams north of the border in their own division. This will help further any rivalries and actually should increase them exponentially. This division will be ultra competitive and with only four of seven teams making the playoffs most every game will be very important. Every team undergoes changes in every off season and we talked specifically about the Vancouver Canucks and the loss of some free agents. The team made some acquisitions and promoted some younger players in the organization to fill the holes. They decided to part ways with their MVP of last season goalie Jacob Markstrom and he signed a six year $36 million dollar deal in Calgary which has been there biggest rival for much of their history. They also lost defenceman Chris Tanev and Left winger Josh Leivo also to the Flames. The new faces with the Canucks are Nate Schmidt defenceman from the Vagas Golden Knights, Braden Holtby former Stanley Cup qinning goalie from Washington and Travis Hamonic the d-man from Calgary. Nils Hoglander the highly touted right winger from Sweden will suit up on the second line to start the season. Enjoy, Take care, Love yah, Bye for now!

Pat Steinberg, Will Nault, and Peter Klein discuss the Flames' first intra-squad game. Sportsnet's Shi Davidi provides insight on the Blue Jays' offseaosn. The Daily Flames Roundtable discuss the Tkachuk-Lindholm duo and Josh Leivo's fit in the lineup. CBS Sports' NFL Insider Jason La Canfora weighs in on Super Wild Card Weekend and Jonathan Davis […]

In the first episode of the year, Mike, Anth, Joe and Brian are back to get you ready for the upcoming NHL season. They breakdown each team in the North and East divisions and give their thoughts and opinions on all of the fantasy relevant players. Booms? Busts? It’s all here. They also provide a consensus pick of the final standings in each division. Chapter Markers4:50 – North Division Preview5:15 – Ottawa Senators10:26 – Edmonton Oilers19:18 – Montreal Canadiens27:05 – Winnipeg Jets33:56 – Calgary Flames40:23 – Vancouver Canucks43:20 – Toronto Maple Leafs53:10 – East Division Preview53:24 – New Jersey Devils57:52 – Buffalo Sabres1:04:55 – New York Islanders1:09:50 – Boston Bruins1:16:51 – Pittsburgh Penguins1:22:13 – New York Rangers1:29:55 – Washington Capitals 1:33:57 – Philadelphia FlyersPlayers mentioned in this episode include: Brady Tkachuk, Joshi Norris, Evgenii Dadonov, Tim Stutzle, Derek Stepan, Connor Brown, Alex Galchenyuk, Colin White, Drake Batherson, Thomas Chabot, Erik Brannstrom, Matt Murray, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid, Zack Kassian, Tyler Ennis, Leon Draisaitl, Kailer Yamamoto, Dominik Kahun, Tyson Barrie, Darnell Nurse, Jesse Puljujarvi, Mikko Koskinen, Mike Smith, Tomas Tatar, Phillip Danualt, Brendan Gallagher, Jonathan Drouin, Nick Suzuki, Josh Anderson, Tyler Toffoli, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Shea Weber, Jeff Petry, Ben Chiarot, Joel Edmundson, Alexander Romanov, Carey Price, Corey Perry, Michael Frolik, Artturi Lehkonen, Jake Evans, Paul Byron, Kyle Connor, Paul Stastny, Patrik Laine, Nikolaj Ehlers, Mark Scheifele, Blake Wheeler, Neal Pionk, Josh Morrissey, Ville Heinola, Connor Hellebuyck, Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan, Elias Lindholm, Andrew Mangiapane, Mikael Backlund, Matthew Tkachuk, Mark Giordano, Rasmus Andersson, Jusso Valimaki, Jacob Markstrom, Josh Leivo, J.T. Miller, Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, Tanner Pearson, Bo Horvat, Nils Hoglander, Quinn Hughes, Jake Virtanen, Braden Holtby, Thatcher Demko, Joe Thornton, Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, Jimmy Vesey, John Tavares, William Nylander, Morgan Rielly, Ilya Mikheyev, Zach Hyman, Mikko Lehtonen, Frederik Andersen, Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier, Nikita Gusev, Andreas Johnsson, Jack Hughes, Kyle Palmieri, P.K. Subban, Damon Severson, Ty Smith, MacKenzie Blackwood, Corey Crawford, Taylor Hall, Jack Eichel, Victor Olofsson, Jeff Skinner, Eric Staal, Sam Reinhart, Rasmus Dahlin, Rasmus Ristolainen, Linus Ullmark, Dylan Cozens, Mathew Barzal, Anders Lee, Jordan Eberle, Anthony Beauvillier, Brock Nelson, Josh Bailey, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Ryan Pulock, Noah Dobson, Semyon Varlamov, Ilya Sorokin, Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, Jack Studnicka, David Pastrnak, Jake DeBrusk, David Krejci, Craig Smith, Matt Grzelyck, Charlie McAvoy, Tuukka Rask, Jaroslav Halak, Jake Guentzel, Sidney Crosby, Kasperi Kapanen, Jason Zucker, Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust, Kris Letang, Tristan Jarry, Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad, Pavel Buchnevich, Artemi Panarin, Ryan Strome, Kaapo Kaako, Alexis Lafreniere, Anthony DeAngelo, Adam Fox, Jacob Trouba, Igor Shesterkin, Alex Georgiev, Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Tom Wilson, Jakub Vrana, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, John Carlson, Dmitry Orlov, Craig Anderson, Henrik Lundqvist, Claude Giroux, Sean Couturier, Jakub Voracek, Oskar Lindblom, Kevin Hayes, Travis Konecny, Ivan Provorov, Erik Gustafsson, Carter Hart and more!Follow us! Instagram @FantasyHockeyBros Twitter @FntsyHockeyBros Facebook @FantasyHockeyBrosSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=5XV5DRQDVUGCJ)

Episode 99 In the Dome Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 2 - Calgary Flames - Deep Dive on Leivo, Simon, & Nordstrom Today we're talking about the new additions up front in Josh Leivo, Dominik Simon, and Joakim Nordstrom. We discuss what each guy brings to the team, where they'll slot in the lineup and our expectations for them in the 2021 NHL season. GO FLAMES GO! In the Dome is your home for chillin' with Jarome and all things Calgary Flames. Calgary guys talking all things Flames. GO FLAMES GO. In the Dome is brought to you by The Hockey Podcast Network.

Episode 99 In the Dome Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 2 - Calgary Flames - Deep Dive on Leivo, Simon, & Nordstrom Today we're talking about the new additions up front in Josh Leivo, Dominik Simon, and Joakim Nordstrom. We discuss what each guy brings to the team, where they'll slot in the lineup and our expectations for them in the 2021 NHL season. GO FLAMES GO! In the Dome is your home for chillin' with Jarome and all things Calgary Flames. Calgary guys talking all things Flames. GO FLAMES GO. In the Dome is brought to you by The Hockey Podcast Network. Find out more at https://in-the-dome-calgary-flames-fan-podcast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/in-the-dome-calgary-flames-fan-podcast/027bcc27-4de5-4987-ad96-eb55a9f1cb60

We play catch up this week by talking Josh Leivo's departure and the Mitchell Miller fiasco, as well as give an update on some OG Roxy Fever villains. BUT FIRST: Tom Sestito threatens to murder Joe Biden.

Everyone is back for another fun-filled episode of the PP1 Podcast now sponsored by the good folks at OWNERS BOX. Forget daily fantasy sports, they're in it for the long haul (or at the very most 4 weeks at a time). We get into Josh Leivo heading to the Flames, revisiting Jake Virtanen's signing because we forgot if we talked about it already, DK Metcalf's amazing run, Jim Benning's non-plan plan and the newest segment that is sure to get rave reviews.... HEAR ME OUT! Make sure to rate, review and subscribe. We're getting merch and you'll want it. Follow us @always90four, @tee3ree, @bkursel23 and @ThePP1Podcast

Dan and Randip debate whether depth players are an overrated part of an NHL roster. Also on the show: Eddie Lack (00:25) for Taco Tuesday and Josh Leivo (00:55) on signing with Calgary. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position […]

With the Calgary Flames going through an exercise of rebranding themselves with former Vancouver Canucks, Anna, Chris & Matt take a talk about the reasons shared by Josh Leivo on taking the Flames deal over the Canucks and what it likely means is going on down at the Rog'. They also discuss the return of Jake Virtanen on a back-loaded contract, big Zack MacEwen's deal, Jayce Hawryluk, and what to think about next season - presuming there IS a next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shotgun Jake is back in the fold, and he'll have to have a big season for the Canucks to make some noise. Josh Leivo has left Vancouver, and here's to him getting his career back on track. Ryan Lehal of the SCT Show and AM 730 joins the show to talk about the Canucks offseason moves, Jake Virtanen avoiding arbitration, and how to properly pronounce Patullo. Follow us on Twitter, @powerofthetowel and @nickbondi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calgary signed Josh Leivo in addition to the other Canucks they've added to their roster this offseason. Is it time to change their name?TRIGGER WARNING: Racism & ViolenceArizona Coyotes' draft pick was involved with heinous acts in middle school. Does he deserve a place in hockey?Rest in Peace Joey Moss- who was the backbone and heartbeat of the Oilers organization.Go to builtbar.com and use promo code LOCKEDON for 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shotgun Jake is back in the fold, and he'll have to have a big season for the Canucks to make some noise. Josh Leivo has left Vancouver, and here's to him getting his career back on track. Ryan Lehal of the SCT Show and AM 730 joins the show to talk about the Canucks offseason moves, Jake Virtanen avoiding arbitration, and how to properly pronounce Patullo. Follow us on Twitter, @powerofthetowel and @nickbondi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Hirsch gives his thoughts on Josh Leivo signing in Calgary, Natey Adjei breaks down Week 7 of the NFL, and Robert Esche, President of the Utica Comets, updates everyone on how the AHL is preparing for next season.

TSN Hockey Analyst Ray Ferraro joined the OverDrive guys earlier today and got into why the NHL hasn't put out an official start date, season length, etc. As well on Josh Leivo signing with the Calgary Flames and the number of former Canucks who have made their way over to Calgary this offseason

JPat and Drancer look at Josh Leivo's decision to leave Vancouver and sign in Calgary over the weekend. The guys examine how that impacts the Canucks forward depth. They also assess the club's decision not to use a buyout and Jim Benning's explanation for that decision. As October comes to a close, the guys review the Canucks first month of the off-season and discuss where the team has improved and where it has fallen short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Loubardias shares his thoughts on the World Series and Josh Leivo signing with the Flames. He provides insight into the Flames’ depth at forward.

TSN hockey insider and game analyst Ray Ferraro says that he's not excited about the Canucks having Jake Virtanen in its top-6 forward group. Ray also likes what Josh Leivo brings to the Canucks, and says at the right price, he would be in favour of Leivo returning.

Thomas Drance of the Athletic Vancouver says the Canucks want to add a big name, but he's not sure they'll be able to, given covid concerns. Drancer gets into if Virtanen fits on the top line, and if Josh Leivo is an option for the Canucks

TSN 1040 Canucks reporter Jeff Paterson feels that the Canucks need to find a top-9 forward that can help on the second power play unit. Paterson also wonders if teams around the NHL are leery on Josh Leivo, after he missed a big portion of last year with a knee injury.

Kyle, Erik, and JD look to fix a forward by looking at Vancouver Canucks forward Josh Leivo. Can Levio overcome a major knee injury and a very small sample size to be able to add to the Sharks? Or is Levio a guy who wasn't able to crack a Toronto lineup and hasn't been able to put it together for more than a year? Find out where we land on Levio. We also discuss the possibility of re-signing Kellman. Check out the podcast on Twitter or on Facebook. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle, Erik, and JD look to fix a forward by looking at Vancouver Canucks forward Josh Leivo. Can Levio overcome a major knee injury and a very small sample size to be able to add to the Sharks? Or is Levio a guy who wasn't able to crack a Toronto lineup and hasn't been able to put it together for more than a year? Find out where we land on Levio. We also discuss the possibility of re-signing Kellman. Check out the podcast on Twitter or on Facebook.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another week, another podcast.This week the boys chat about the recent signing of Nils Hoglander, they discuss is Tyler Myers is good or not and JD Burke joins the show to shed some light on both of these situations. Cory chats about Mikey DiPietro and some of the defenceman that could play very different roles for the Comets next season. Then the guys wrap up the show talking about Josh Leivo as he is on an expiring contract. Support the show (http://patreon.com/canucksconvo) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Province's Ben Kuzma says he's not sure going forward that Josh Leivo is in the mix, adding that he feels that Nikolay Goldobin did get a fair chance with the Canucks.

In this episode, Anth, Mike and guest Joe discuss all of the top fantasy performers of the past week. They talk about players such as: Noel Acciari, Jonathan Huberdeau, Jeff Petry, Taylor Hall, Derek Stepan, Phil Kessel, Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, Chandler Stephenson, Max Pacioretty, Mark Stone, Blake Wheeler, Eric Staal, Erik Haula, Jack Eichel, Filip Zadina, Anthony Mantha, Andrei Svechnikov, Auston Matthews, Tyler Ennis, James Van Riemsdyk, Ilya Kovalchuk, Roman Josi, Mattias Ekholm, Ryan Ellis, Thomas Chabot, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Shea Theodore, Matt Murray, Tristan Jarry, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Steven Stamkos, Linus Ullmark, Carter Hutton, Darcy Kuemper, Antti Raanta, Adin Hill, Chris Driedger, Curtis McElhinney, Jake Virtanen, Tanner Pearson, Bo Horvat, Josh Leivo, Tyler Myers, Anthony Cirelli, Andrej Palat, Alex Killorn, Frank Vatrano, Brett Connolly, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Anthony Beauvillier and more. They talk about the week ahead and give you some streaming options. They also make their picks for Battle of the Bargains.

TSN's Mike Johnson says the energy from a playoff chase could kick in for rookie Quinn Hughes, as he starts to get into the meat of a longer season than he's played before. Mike also says Josh Leivo is "quite an underrated player" and offers a lot to teams

Jason Gregor from TSN1260 in Edmonton expects McDavid and Draisaitl to be on separate lines tonight, and says the Oilers desperately need another scoring winger....with Jason wondering if Josh Leivo might be a fit in free agency

Previewing tonight's clash between the Canucks and Maple Leafs, THE ZUBES (Locked On Leafs, Sportsfeld, Yahoo Sports Canada) joins the show to discuss if Toronto misses Josh Leivo, if it's fair to describe the Leafs as mediocre, and the continued fallout from Mike Babcock's dismissal as coach of the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CanucksArmy managing editor and four-time returning favourite JACKSON McDONALD joins the show in the wake of Vancouver's 6-5 OT victory over the Buffalo Sabres to discuss why everyone is mad at him, if the Canucks are mediocre, the precarious nature of predictions, and why Josh Leivo and Tanner Pearson are better depth scoring options than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first returning guest in Locked On Canucks history, CanucksArmy managing editor JACKSON McDONALD returns to the show to talk Horvat's even-strength struggles, if J.T. Miller was worth a first round pick, Tyler Myers strong start, the underrated contributions of Josh Leivo, and Sven Baertschi's return to the NHL. Recorded this morning ahead of Vancouver's 2-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils, though much of what we said proved shockingly prescient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices