PODCAST · sports
Lace Up!
by Varrecke Johnson II
Keeping you up to date with the latest, hottest news and updates in the world of sports!
Episodes
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94: Caleb is BACK!!!
A’ja Wilson wins 5th MVP Award. WNBA Finals preview. Legendary Coach, HOF TE Mike Ditka dies at 86. Bama loses to UGA 20-17, stays put at #6. Updated AP Top 25 Rankings. Hot Take Of The Day. Caleb Williams full participant in practice, nearing return in week 6 vs Falcons. College Football Playoff...
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93: The Packers got PACKED UP!!!
Caleb Williams goes down with hamstring injury and receives criticism for his reaction. Is the criticism justified? NFL injury bug. Falcons destroy Packers at Lambeau 35-14. AP Top 25 updates. Hot Take Of The Day. Chicago Cubs and White Sox both punch their ticket to the postseason. College game...
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92: BEARS DROPPED A 50 PIECE!!!!
Bears score 59 points in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history. Myles Garret placed on IR for knee surgery. Ohio State gives up a 20-point lead in the 4th quarter in a loss to Texas. AP Top 25 updates (Top 10). Keelon Russell and Bama overcome early struggles to blow out Kentucky in week…
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91: Keelon Russell is QB1!!!
Keelon Russell named QB1 at Bama. SEC to suspend coaches who add pro players. Hot Take Of The Day: Who makes it to the SEC Championship game? Cowboys & Saints fined $500k. Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong making his case for MVP.
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90: Really Jayden Daniels???!!!
NFL preseason is here! Russell Westbrook retires after 18 seasons. Jayden Daniels sends cease and desist to LSU over #5 jersey. Lions make Jahmyr Gibbs Highest-paid RB in NFL history. Ben Johnson’s goal is for Bears to win Super Bowl and have the highest-scoring offense ever. Can they do it?
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89: Monsters of the North: Can the Bears Do It Again?!
LeBron signs 2-year, $8M deal with 76ers. Training Camp is officially here. Top QB1 competitions. High expectations for Chicago Bears. Can they repeat as NFC North champs? Big 10 coaches throw shots at SEC in media days. Says conference is "Best in football"
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88: Caleb Wilson is HIM!!!
Caleb Wilson shines in Summer League. FIFA World Cup Final: Argentina vs Spain. Who wins? NFL players push for grass fields. Titans to induct Chris Johnson in Ring of Honor. Keelon Russell or Austin Mack. Who will be Bama’s starting QB?
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87: Giannis to Miami!!!
Caleb Williams becomes first Bears player to make Madden Cover. Lions release Terrion Arnold after arrest on felony charges. Giannis traded to Heat. Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers. US Men’s National Team advances to round of 16 of FIFA World Cup.
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86: ICEMAN Turnt! What else?!
Spurs force game 7. Women’s College World Series updates. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says SEC is best conference by far despite Big 10 success. Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson has surgery on broken right pinkie, plans to play in Finals. Who wins game 7 between Spurs and OKC?
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85: SGA Back to Back MVPs!!!
SGA wins second consecutive MVP. NBA Playoff updates. Chicago Bears stadium plans narrowed down to suburban Illinois or Indiana. Aaron Rodgers to retire after this season. NCAA basketball tourney stretched to 76 teams, CFB pushing to expand to 24-team playoff.
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84: NFL Free Agency Frenzy! - Part 2 + March Madness!
NFL Free Agency signings. NCAA March Madness Tourney. Big upsets! Maxx Crosby speaks out on Ravens . Bears lose Brisker, Byard, Wright and CJGJ to free agency. Does this help or hurt them? Is your bracket busted? Who’s in your Final Four?
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83: NFL Free Agency Frenzy! - Part 1
Hall of Famer Lou Holtz dies at 89. NFL latest trade/free agency buzz. Bears trade DJ Moore to Bills, release Tremaine Edmunds. Who is the best fit for Maxx Crosby? Who should be the College Basketball Freshman of the Year?
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82: D. Rose is a Chicago Legend!!!
Super Bowl 60: Pats vs Seahawks. QB with more to prove in Super Bowl: Darnold or Maye? Derrick Rose has #1 Bulls jersey retired. Giannis ready to move on from Bucks. Bill Belichick not voted into HOF in first year of eligibility. Who wins Super Bowl 60?
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81: Bears sent Green Bay PACKIN to Cancun!!!
Caleb Williams leads Bears to 7th comeback win against Packers in the Wildcard. AFC and NFC Divisional round preview. Giants to sign John Harbaugh as new HC. Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers HC. Indiana and Miami face-off in the Natty. Who advances to the AFC and NFC Championship games?
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80: Let The Playoffs Begin!!!
Sherrone Moore fired by Michigan, arrested by police. College football playoff matchups preview. Coach Nick Saban inducted into CFB HOF. NFL Playoff clinching scenarios. CFB Playoff picks.
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79: The Tide Will Roll!!!
CFB championship Saturday preview. Updated CFB playoff rankings. Bears-Packers face off in heavyweight battle for 1st in NFC North. College game picks.
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78: Caleb Williams has ice in his veins!!!
Big College Football Saturday matchups preview. AJ Brown says “I don’t care if I’m misunderstood” when talking about frustrations with the Eagles offense. Caleb Williams leads fourth 4th quarter comeback win. Are the Bears serious playoff contenders? College Football game predictions. Who's on...
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77: Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier are COOKED!!!
NBA Season has tipped off. Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier arrested in a huge gambling investigation. SEC referee suspended after controversial calls during UGA-Auburn game. Blue Jays lead World Series 3-2 with pivotal Game 6 tonight. Who wins? College Football AP Top 25 update. College…
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76: A'ja Wilson is the GOAT!!!
Aja Wilson leads Aces to WNBA championship. Controversial calls in Auburn-UGA game. What’s wrong with the officiating? Troy Aikman takes jabs at Caleb Williams on MNF. College Football updated rankings. MLB Playoffs: NLCS and ALCS updates. College Football game predictions.
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75: Bama is STILL UGA's Big Brother!
Ty Simpson shines on the road as Bama knocks off UGA 24-21. Caleb Williams continues to improve in ugly Raiders win. WNBA Finals set. Who wins it all? TRUE or FALSE segment. MLB Wildcard playoff updates. Browns name Dillon Gabriel starting QB. Sheduer remains 3rd string, gives a mime response to...
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74: Crawford WHOOPED Canelo!!!
Terrance Crawford beats Canelo by unanimous decision. Is it panic mode for NFL teams that have started 0-2? Notre Dame, Clemson and South Carolina all upset last weekend. UGA-UT thriller. Updated CFB rankings. WNBA Playoffs updates. MLB playoff spots are being clinched.
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73: The Canelo and Crawford Showdown!!!
Is it too early to hit the panic button on Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams? Was Bama’s loss to FSU just what they needed? Are the Packers the best team in the NFL? WNBA Playoffs start Sunday. Bills and Ravens thriller last week. What did we learn about each team? Canelo and Crawford boxing…
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72: JERRY JONES REALLY TRADED HIM???!!!
Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to Packers. Coco Gauff advances to 3rd round in US Open. NFL Fantasy Draft recap. College Football Week 1 preview. College Football Week 1 game picks
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71: Let's go D-Rose!!!!
Bulls will retire Derrick Rose’s #1 jersey on Jan. 24th, 2026. Paige Beuckers sets WNBA rookie record. The SEC is moving to a 9-game conference football schedule starting in 2026. CFB Playoff Committee will use enhanced metrics. Jerry Jones says Cowboys offer to Micah Parsons was richest for a...
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70: A'Ja Wilson makes history!!!
A'Ja Wilson becomes first WNBA player with a 30-point, 20-rebound game. Shedeur Sanders shines in preseason debut. AP Preseason Top 25 Poll released. Who is the most overrated team heading into the college football season? Oklahoma QB John Mateer being investigated for sports gambling.
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69: Micah Parsons wants OUT!!!
Micah Parsons asks to be traded. College Football Preseason coaches's poll released. Fans throwing objects on courts during WNBA games. Are Browns setting up Shedeur Sanders to fail?
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68: Football is in the Air!!!
Coach Prime underwent surgery to remove his bladder, will continue to coach at Colorado this season. Cam receives backlash after not including Jalen Hurts in his Top 10 QBs. Thoughts? Is Ben Johnson doing the right thing by throwing a lot at Caleb Williams? Must see College Football games heading...
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67: NBA Playoffs: The Fantastic Four!!!
NBA Final Four. OKC vs. T'Wolves preview. What are the keys to victory? Knicks vs. Pacers preview. What are the keys to victory? NBA Finals prediction.
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66: Shedeur in the 5th???!!!!
NFL Draft recap. What were the best moves? What were the most intriguing and surprising moves? Shedeur Sanders falls to Browns in the 5th round. Celtics blow two 20-point leads to go down 2-0 to Knicks. Steelers trade George Pickens to Cowboys. A 16-team CFB Playoff bracket is gaining support…
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65: Ban the Tush Push?????!!!
UConn women's team wins 12th National Title. Florida men's team wins 3rd National Title. NFL owners are in favor of banning the Tush Push. NFL owners passed a rule that both teams will be allowed to possess the ball in OT in the regular season. Alex Ovechkin becomes the NHL's top career goal...
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64: NFL Free Agency Madness!!!
NFL Free Agency. Who has made the best moves in the offseason so far? What were the most surprising moves? Who are the top free agents right now? LeBron confronts Stephen A. Smith during basketball game. Thoughts? What conference will have the deepest run in the NCAA tourney? Who will go #1…
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63: Super Bowl 59 Showdown: Chiefs vs Eagles!!!
Super Bowl 59 Preview. NBA Trade Deadline updates. What were the wildest moves ahead of the trade deadline? AP Top 25 College Basketball Rankings. How many #1 seeds can the SEC get? Myles Garrett requests trade from Browns. Thoughts? Should Mahomes be considered the GOAT over Brady if he...
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62: Bears got Ben Johnson!!!
Chicago Bears hire Ben Johnson as their new Head Coach. Ohio State wins the National Championship. The Big Ten has won back-to-back championships. Have they now claimed College Football? Super Bowl 59 matchup prediction. Who will advance?
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61: CFB Playoff Race is Heatin Up!!!
New College Football Playoff rankings. Thoughts? Bears fire OC Shane Waldron. Are they failing Caleb Williams? Will a 3-loss team make the CFB playoff? Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. Who wins?
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60: Any Given Saturday!!!
Devante Adams traded to Jets. Amari Cooper traded to Bills. Is the NFC North the best division in the NFL? AP Top 25 basketball preview. AP Top 25 football review. #7 Bama vs. #11 Tennessee preview. #1 Texas vs #5 UGA preview. Who wins each matchup and why?
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59: The Showdown in T-Town!!!
College football Top 12 preview. #2 UGA vs. #4 Bama matchup preview. Who have been the most surprising teams in the AFC and NFC? Can Caleb Williams and Bears offense improve vs Rams? Derrick Rose retires from NBA after 16 seasons. Thoughts? Who wins UGA-Bama game and why?
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58: Jordan Chiles was ROBBED!!!
Paris Olympics recap. Jordan Chiles robbed of Bronze medal. Thoughts? What rookies have been the most impressive in the NFL preseason so far? Chicago Bears Hard Knocks. Thoughts? College Football Playoff Committee won't use conference titles as tie breakers this year. Thoughts?
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57: Nick Saban Field is dope!!!
NFL Training Camps are officially open. What are you most excited about heading into this season? Bronny James struggles early in Summer League. Jaylen Brown says he doesn’t think he’s a pro. Is he ready for the NBA? Saban says Texas will not run the SEC, Picks UGA and Texas to go to SEC...
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56: Who will advance to the NBA Finals?!!!
Eastern and Western Conference Finals preview. What do the Pacers have to do to get back in the series? How will the Timberwolves respond tonight in Game 2? NFL Draft recap. Who had the best draft? Who had the biggest steal in the first round? What picks were the biggest surprise and most...
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55: Buckle up for the Final Four!!!
Women's Final Four matchups. What are the keys to victory for each team? Men's Final Four matchups. What are the keys to victory for each team? Caleb Williams set to be #1 pick to the Bears. Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Texans. Thoughts? Women's National championship matchup prediction. Who will...
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54: Justin Fields or Caleb Williams???
What should Bears do with the #1 overall pick? Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels not throwing at the NFL Combine. Big deal? Guys attempt to jump Cam Newton at 7 on 7 football camp. Thoughts? College basketball Top 25 review. Bama and Tennessee to battle it out for first place in the SEC. Keys to...
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53: Who will advance to Super Bowl 58?!
Nick Saban retires. Kalen DeBoer takes over as Alabama's new Head Coach. Jim Harbaugh leaves Michigan to be new Head Coach of the Chargers. Could Bill Belichick be without a Head Coaching job in 2024? AFC/NFC Championship preview. Who are the X-factors in each matchup? Is there an issues with NIL...
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52: Bama haters are real quiet now!!!
College football playoff matchups are set. #1 Michigan vs. #4 Bama. #2 Washington vs. #3 Texas. Did the committee get it right? Who is the best team in the NFL right now? Pat Mahomes and Andy Reid upset about offsides call. Thoughts? Draymond Green suspended indefinitely. Thoughts?
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51: Conference Championship Weekend!!!
College Football Top 10 rankings recap. What's wrong with the College Football Playoff committee? Conference Championship matchup preview. CFB Playoff scenarios. What could happen? Who are the favorites in the NFC and AFC playoff picture? Conference Championship game predictions. Who's in?
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50: Get Michigan outta here!!!!
Michigan involved in cheating allegations. Should Big Ten commissioner take action against them ASAP? First CFB Playoff rankings released featuring a new #1. Thoughts? Wemby shines with 38 points to beat Suns. Thoughts? Tyreek Hill facing Chiefs for the first time after being traded to Dolphins....
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49: Colorado blew a 29 point lead???
Phillies eliminate Braves in NLDS. Deion Sanders calls late-night games the stupidest thing ever. Thoughts? Colorado blows 29 point lead against Stanford. What top 10 college football team should be on upset alert? Chicago Bears to honor legend Dick Butkus with #51 jersey patch. College Football...
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48: Dolphins gave them a 70 piece!!!
Dame traded to Bucks in blockbuster trade. Thoughts? After a big win against Ole Miss, is Alabama back? CFP Committee holds off talks on changes to 12-team playoff format for next year as PAC-12 decides its fate. Thoughts? Dolphins' 70-point game is the third highest in NFL history. Thoughts on...
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47: Why take a shot at Coach Prime???
College Football Top 25 review. Texas upsets Alabama. Tyler Buchner set to start against UCF. Thoughts? Aaron Rodgers out for season after tearing achilles. Should he consider retiring? Colorado State HC takes a shot a Coach Prime. Thoughts? College football game picks. NFL game picks.
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46: College Football is BACK!!!
CFP Top 25 review. What are the must watch games in week 1 and 2 of the College Football season? 49ers trade Trey Lance to the Cowboys. Thoughts? Latest NFL running back news. Thoughts on recent deals? Are people overreacting to the QB situation in Alabama? College Gameday picks.
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45: What's going on with the NFL Running Back market?
Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs fail to reach long-term deals. What's going on with the state of the NFL running back market? DeAndre Hopkins signs with the Titans. Thoughts? Georgia picked to win the SEC. Thoughts? Is Bama being disrespected?
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