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ESPN Daily: 2020 NFL Free Agency
(Note: we published our show today before Tom Brady announced he’s leaving the Patriots. More to come on that!)
NFL free agency has kicked off with a bang, with the biggest deal so far sending Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins to the Cardinals in return for RB David Johnson. Teams across the league have been using franchise tags on players, signing free agents and conducting trades throughout the past few days, getting even more attention than usual as most sports are suspended. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell tracks the most dramatic storylines.
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Major News Reaction To Wrestlemania!
The Maj One jumps on IG live and reacts immediately to the news of Wrestlemania at the performance center. Guests include Alicia Atout of MLW, Ryan Satin, Kaz, Mark Henry, and a despondent Diperstein. Enjoy yourself and take it easy mane.
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Howard Beck on COVID-19 and the suspension of the NBA season
Zach talks to Bleacher Report’s Howard Beck about COVID-19 shuttering the NBA, and much more.
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ESPN Daily: The NFL's New CBA And Football's Future
While most sports are on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL got some certainty this week, with players voting to approve a new collective bargaining agreement. NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith talks about the major points of the new deal. Then, ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano discusses how the league is responding to risks of COVID-19, and how the upcoming football schedule could change.
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ESPN Daily: An arena worker and economist speaks on coronavirus's impact
March Madness has been canceled. The NBA, NHL, and MLB seasons are currently on hold. The entire sports world has essentially ground to a halt, in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. And while leagues, players, coaches, and fans will all be affected by the hiatus, so will thousands of behind the scenes workers who are critical to the sports industry. Adelaide Avila is a cashier at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, where the Lakers, Clippers, and Kings play, and joins the show to discuss how the lack of games will impact her. Then, sports economist Patrick Rishe explains just how far reaching the damage from the coronavirus will be to the wider sports world.
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Katie Nolan completes her bracket of the best shows to binge watch.
It is truly the craziest third month – so Katie begins by addressing what’s going on in the world. Then, she and Jay try to complete a bracket of the best shows to binge watch.
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Talking Elimination Chamber/Crazy Week
After a great talk with Road Dogg from DX, Rosenberg and SGG break down Elimination Chamber and a crazy week.
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ESPN Daily: Sports And Coronavirus
The NBA shocked the sports world Wednesday night, announcing the season was suspended following a player testing positive for coronavirus. This comes on the heels of the NCAA announcing that the men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments will not allow fans in attendance. This is how the coronavirus outbreak is being handled by U.S. sports. ESPN’s Tisha Thompson joins the show to update us on the suspensions, cancellations, and beyond.
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Bill Barnwell Show: NFL Free Agency & More
Bill is joined by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler as they discuss the future of Tom Brady, Jameis Winston, Dak Prescott and the franchise tag. Plus, other free agency news including players getting released and traded
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ESPN Daily: Dodgers 2020: World Series Or Bust
The Los Angeles Dodgers need a championship in 2020. Nothing less will do. Even Mookie Betts says so, and with his arrival in L.A. the roster is more formidable than ever. After losing two World Series to the Red Sox and Astros – both teams embroiled in MLB’s sign stealing scandal – and a string of appearances in the playoffs, the stakes have never felt higher. As the world watches to see if they’ll finally bring home a title, ESPN’s Jeff Passan sets the stage for this fired-up Dodgers team, and what could possibly stop them.
