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  • ESPN Daily: The real “Rudy” Ruettiger

    For today’s show, a respin of one of our favorites. “Rudy” is a sports movie classic. And it defined the life of the actual man who inspired the story, Rudy Ruettiger, now in his 70s. Revered by many Notre Dame fans, Ruettiger is also plagued by critics over whether the movie exaggerated a plot point or two. ESPN’s Ryan McGee spent time with the real Rudy to find out more, and he joins Mina Kimes to discuss what’s fact and what’s fiction, from Rudy’s point of view.

  • Lowe Post: Where Were We? Starring The Sixers, Heat And Rockets

    Zach and John Hollinger of The Athletic play the second edition of “So, Where the Hell Were We?” starring the Sixers, Heat and Rockets.

  • Cheap Heat: First Official Cheap Heat Interview With Edge

    Rosenberg and SGG have their first official Cheap Heat interview with Edge.

  • ESPN Daily: Keys to the NBA's Restart

    As NBA rosters take shape, the league and its players inch closer to a restart in the “clean site” of Orlando, Florida. The NBA is addressing players’ concerns around recent movements against racial and police injustice by painting “Black Lives Matter” on the courts, and many players are expected to kneel during the national anthem. As the league also finalizes its coronavirus testing protocol and rules for players participating in the clean site games, Pablo Torre breaks down the major concerns, as well as the strength of the teams. Then, Pablo and Mina share some exciting news about the future of this very podcast.

  • The KAJ assemble for a very important pod. They start with a voicemail about which athlete they would Escape a Room with, and then discuss the big news: Cam Newton is a Patriot (23:46), LIVERPOOL ARE CHAMPIONS (34:13), The NWSL Challenge Cup (41:00), and JR Smith is Back, Baby (53:14). Later, there’s an in-depth analysis of Sarah Spain’s bookcase (58:57), a Challenge Update (1:07:12), French News (1:24:59), and a very crucial question about wedgies (1:33:55).

  • ESPN Daily: Everything You Need To Know On The MLB's Restart

    Today is the day. After a more than a three month hiatus away from baseball, MLB players will report to their team facilities. There, they will first be tested for the coronavirus, as baseball makes its first steps toward playing a 2020 season. But questions remain about how the restart will play out. Considering baseball has eschewed the “bubble” plan to play in teams’ home stadiums across the country, how are players working to prevent an outbreak? What will spring training 2.0 (a.k.a. “summer camp”) look like? How will the necessary rule changes affect the product on the field? And what could bring it all to a screeching halt? Jesse Rogers provides the answers to these questions, and more. Then, Joon Lee explains that baseball’s recent focus on analytics has also led to an increase in white male Ivy League graduates being hired in front offices.

  • Draymond Green Stops By The Show

    Spend your afternoon with a special edition of Jalen & Jacoby as Draymond Green stops by the show. The guys will discuss the NBA’s plan to support “Black Lives Matter” movement, which team will win title this season, Draymond’s relationship with KD, expectations for Warriors next season and much more. You won’t want to miss this.

  • Brian Windhorst on the legacy of "The Decision"

    Zach talks to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst about the legacy of “The Decision” 10 years later, and the positive coronavirus tests within the Brooklyn Nets.

  • ESPN Daily: How Cam Newton Can Improve The Patriots

    Former Panthers QB Cam Newton is signing with the New England Patriots. Yes, you continue to read that correctly. After a quiet offseason for New England, many believed the Pats were sticking by their QB, Jarrett Stidham, thus leaving the AFC East wide open. But now that Newton is en route to Foxborough, many factors point to this being a match made in football heaven. Bill Barnwell discusses Cam’s strengths as a QB and what he’ll bring to the Patriots’ existing squad.

  • Jadakiss talks VERZUZ battle, NBA and more

    Jadakiss stops by the show. Plus, the guys discuss Cam Newton to the Patriots, the NBA potentially allowing players to wear social justice messages and much more!

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