Episode 83: Chelsea Caught in the Crosshairs

Roman Abramovich is one of the wealthiest, most powerful men in Russia. He is also the current owner of Chelsea, the giant Premier League club. On March 10, the UK Government imposed sanctions on Abramovich, including freezing Chelsea—one of his assets. How does this decision impact Chelsea, and how should sports fans feel when their teams are used for political purposes. This week, we discuss: 4:30 — A tribute to Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski after his final regular season game. 7:57 — The NFL took a harsh stance against Calvin Ridley after he was caught betting on football games, but was his year-long suspension fair? 21:42 — THE BIG ISSUE: Roman Abramovich, Chelsea, and the UK sanctions against Russia. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all our social media platforms!