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Mike Sielski and Rob Ellis
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Mike Sielski and Rob Ellis deliver engaging, meaningful sports talk with conviction and context. Hosted by Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski and veteran broadcaster Rob Ellis, the show slows the game down, challenges conventional thinking and digs into the why behind Philadelphia sports. From Eagles roster philosophy and Phillies decision-making to Sixers identity questions and the bigger stories shaping the city, Sielski and Ellis provide smart, thoughtful reporting and analysis for fans who want substance with their sports talk.
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Eagles Mind Numbing Preseason Loss; Edmundo Sosa SAVES THE PHILLIES & Olivia Reiner Joins The Show!
Mike Sielski and Rob Ellis of the 94 WIP Saturday Show had a rollercoaster of a night last night. The Eagles' final preseason game was mind-numbing and somehow they don't seem to have a backup quarterback yet. And until the 9th inning, the Phillies looked like they were going to give the game up to the Angels, but Edmundo Sosa ripped a game winning grand slam! Olivia Reiner joins Mike and Rob to give her observations from Eagles training camp and outlook on the season.
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Are The Phillies Reeling You Back In? Eagles And Patriots Joint Practice Recap
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski are feeling a range of emotions as the Phillies seem to be roping the city back in. It felt like they might have been dead, but on the backs of Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott- are they back? And do you believe they can make a run? The Eagles wrapped up joint practices in New England this week and play the Patriots in the second of three pre-season games. Jimmy Kempski joins the show to talk about what he saw at the practices this week! Also catch What We're Watching and new segment What Are We Doing?!
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Live from Sluggball at the University of Penn: Mike Sielski & Rob Ellis react to Utley's induction & the Phillies trades
Mike and Rob broadcast from inside the dugout of Tommy Lasorda Field, during "Sluggball", featuring Phillies alumni. They react to Chase Utley's wall of fame induction the night before, a frustrating Phillies loss as well as their trades earlier in the week. Jim Salisbury joins the Phillies conversation, and Kenny Lofton joined from inside the dugout to discuss the direction of baseball and how hitting is now evaluated.
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LIVE From Eagles Training Camp! Ray Didinger and Ashlyn Sullivan join the show!
Rob Ellis and Tom Kelly (in for Mike Sielski) look ahead to the Eagles' season as they broadcast live from Eagles Training Camp at the Jefferson Health Complex in South Philly! Ray Didinger and Ashlyn Sullivan join the show to talk all things Birds. The Phillies are in some sort of free fall and Rob and Tom can't figure out how it can be stopped.
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LEBRON JAMES IS A SIXER??? Live From Ashley Furniture!
Live from Ashley Furniture in Turnersville, NJ, Mike Sielski and Rob Ellis talk all things LeBron James as the news came down yesterday that LeBron James chose to come to Philadelphia! Governor Josh Shapiro, Keith Pompey, and Tony Jones all join the show to talk about LeBron!
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Philadelphia Shined On All-Star Weekend; Lochlahn March Joins The Show
It has been the summer of Philadelphia: national attention left and right in The City Of Brotherly Love with the country's 250th anniversary and boy has the city shined. Philly fans should be proud of the way they represented the city! Rob Ellis is over ads and extra stuff being shoved down our necks while we just try to enjoy sports. What are the next steps for the Phillies? Do you want LeBron in Philly? Lochlahn March joins the show to talk about the Phils.
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Live From Philly's MLB All-Star Village! Scott Franzke And Kevin Kurz Join The Show!
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski are LIVE from the beautiful MLB All-Star Village at the Pennsylvania Convention center in center city talking all things Phillies as the struggling bullpen limps toward the All-Star break. The Sixers are among the teams that LeBron James may sign- do you want him? Scott Franzke joins the show to talk about the Phillies and Kevin Kurz joins to talk about the Flyers next steps after the Anaheim Ducks matched Leo Carlsson's offer sheet offer sent by the Flyers.
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Flyers Offer Leo Carlsson $18m/year?? Sixers in on LeBron James???? Tom McCarthy joins the show!
Rob Ellis flying solo on this 4th of July edition of the Saturday Show breaks down everything you need to know about the Flyers' huge swing at restricted free agent center Leo Carlsson from the Anaheim Ducks. Could Leo Carlsson become the Flyers' new 1C? The Sixers landed Jaylen Brown in a trade earlier in the week and there are now rumblings that LeBron James may want to sign here. What a WEEK! Tom McCarthy joins the show to talk about the Phillies!
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The Phillies Are Piping Hot; Jim Salisbury Joins The Show🔥
Mike Sielski and Rob Ellis talk about the smoking hot Fightin Phils as they break their long losing streak in New York versus the Mets and win in old-school style! Jim Salisbury joins the show to talk about the Phillies and the run they're on. Who is a Philly athlete that came out of nowhere, like Derek Hill with his catch in last night's game?
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Do Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni get enough respect? Joe Santoliquito and Mike Silver join to discuss
Mike Sielski and Rob Ellis of the Saturday Show discuss the respect factor of both Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni in the city. Do they get too little, just enough, or too much? Joe Santoliquito and Mike Silver join the guys to discuss their takes on both Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni. The Phillies are a little frustrating. Mike and Rob talk about True Crime documentaries in What We're Watching.
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Ray Didinger Joins, Big Week For the Eagles, and FIFA World Cup Kicks Off
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski are joined by Ray Didinger to discuss the Eagles, after Lane Johnson and Jalen Hurts spoke after OTAs this week. They discuss the start of the FIFA World Cup, Team USA winning their first game, the NHL/NBA playoffs, and the Phillies' loss to the Brewers last night, in which they recorded only one hit the entire game.
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A.J. Brown is a Patriot- Do you sympathize with him, or are you upset with him?
A.J. Brown was traded from the Eagles to the Patriots on Monday. Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski back in-studio talk all things A.J. Brown trade. Mike sympathizes with A.J. Rob feels as though A.J. gave up on the city. Where do you fall? Zach Berman joins the show to give his take and talk about the upcoming season.
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Mike And Rob Live From The Art Museum, Rising Up: Rocky And The Making Of Monuments
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski make history with the FIRST EVER RADIO BROADCAST FROM THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART!! Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments is a fabulous exhibit at the art museum highlighting the making of the Rocky movies and the history of the sport of boxing and the Saturday Show guys couldn't have been more thrilled to be there. Paul Farber, the Director and Co-Founder of Monument Lab who was a part of curating the exhibit joins the show to talk about the process and his work. Also, the guys cover the the MLB salary cap, what the Phillies need to do to get over the hump, and even the likely AJ Brown trade!
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Mr. T joins the show talking Rocky III, The A-Team, and his career with Rob and Mike!
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski had the honor to speak with the LEGENDARY Mr. T to talk about his career, Rocky III, The A-Team, and a lot more. Humbly, Mr. T speaks all about his life, his story, and how he made it to fame.
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Mr. T Joins The Show: A Humble Icon!
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski were honored to be joined by the LEGENDARY Mr. T to talk about his career, how he got the role of Clubber Lang in Rocky III, and how the rest of his career took off with The A-Team among other ventures! Bob Harig, author of Tiger V. Jack joins the show to talk about the new book! Phillies are on a slide- Aaron Nola has been a problem, and they still need a right-handed bat!
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Sixers Game 7 vs Celtics?? Flyers advance to Round 2?? Mike Sielski and Glen Macnow join the show!
Rob Ellis and Al Morganti, in for Mike Sielski (in North Carolina to cover the Flyers), have a special Saturday show on one of the most packed Philly sports day, maybe ever. The Sixers play Game 7 of Round 1 versus the Celtics in Boston tonight- the Sixers have that dawg in them. Can they finish the job? The Flyers dispose of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1 and advance to Round 2 versus the Carolina Hurricanes tonight in Game 1! The Phillies face the Marlins again tonight as well, hoping for a 5th straight win under new manager Don Mattingly. And the Kentucky Derby to boot- what a sports day 😂 Glen Macnow joins the show to tell the guys What He's Watching!
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Flyers can advance TONIGHT! Eagles makin moves. Sixers down 1-2. Phillies are a disaster. Scott Lauber and Zach Berman join the show!
Tom Kelly (in for Rob Ellis) and Mike Sielski on the WIP Saturday Show are Flyered up and ready for the Flyers to just end the series versus the Penguins already, maybe tonight in South Philly in Game 4. Eagles' have been drafting well and have some players to look forward to- Zach Berman jumps on to talk about the Birds. The Sixers drop a close game last night and now trail 1-2 in the series. The Phillies are a disaster and no one can figure out why. Scott Lauber joins the show to try and provide some answers.
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LETS GO FLLYYEERRRSSS! Flyers-Penguins kicks off tonight; Sixers-Celtics? Phillies falling apart.
Rob Ellis and Al Morganti (in for Mike Sielski, who is in Pittsburgh covering the Flyers-Pens) are FLYERED UP! Flyers play in Pittsburgh tonight at 8pm to kick off their first-round playoff series. Mike Sielski calls in from Pittsburgh to report on the vibes and give his take on the series. The Sixers are not favorited to beat the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. The Phillies have been awful- not much else to say.
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Flyers control their own destiny! Kevin Kurz joins to talk Flyers; Phillies weak start; insider journalism discussion
Mike Sielski and Rob Ellis are Flyered up this Saturday as the Flyers, with 3 games left in the regular season, occupy 3rd in the Metropolitan Division and hold a playoff spot. With the Islanders and Blue Jackets nipping at their heels, Kevin Kurz joins the show to offer perspective about the Flyers' makeup, their season, and what he thinks about the playoffs! Phillies have been flat, no real offense until last night- what has happened so far? Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel are a topic of conversation.
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Full Show: Flyers, Phillies, and Sixers win ON THE SAME DAY! Jalen Hurts controversy! Jeff McLane joins the show!
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielksi on the Saturday Show have everything on the docket. Flyers, Phillies, and Sixers all win yesterday- a rarity! Flyers stay alive in the playoff hunt, Phillies rout the Rockies, and Sixers beat the Timberwolves. A few stories drop about Jalen Hurts and the behind the scenes view of him with the Eagles- Jeff McLane of the Philly Inquirer joins the show to add more context to the story he wrote.
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Full Show: Phillies season has arrived! Jeff Stoutland and Cam Jurgens, Tom McCarthy and Mike Vaccaro join the show!
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski are back together on the Saturday Show (after Mike was away a little while) catching up on everything from over the past week in Philly sports. The Phillies are back, we got a glimpse into Cam Jurgens' back injury, and both the Sixers and Flyers are nearing the ends of their seasons. Tom McCarthy joins the show to talk about the NCAA College Basketball Tourney and some Phillies baseball and Mike Vaccaro from the New York Post joins to talk about his new book "Bosses of the Bronx," which is about the Steinbrenner Yankees!
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Phil Martelli Sr. joins the show!
Phil Martelli Sr. joins Rob Ellis and Ashlyn Sullivan on the Saturday Show to talk some NCAA College Hoops and about his two sons who followed his footsteps and now coach at VCU and are making a run in the NCAA Tournament!
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Full Show: 5 days from Phillies' Opening Day + Eagles free agency moves; Phil Martelli Sr. joins the show!
Rob Ellis and Ashlyn Sullivan (in for Mike Sielski) get ready for Phillies opening day this coming week and break down some of the Eagles recent moves in free agency. Rob and Ashlyn talk some NCAA College Hoops with THE Phil Martelli Sr. who's sons coach for VCU and are making a run in the NCAA Tournament!
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Full Show: Eagles Free Agency Has Begun!
Rob Ellis is joined by the one and only Reuben Frank, in for Mike Sielski, to break down the Eagles' moves in free agency so far and look ahead to the 2026 season! Flyers, Phillies, and Sixers on the table too!
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Full Show: Will AJ Brown be traded? Flyers disappoint at the deadline. Phillies in Clearwater! Dave Zangaro and Ken Davidoff join the show!
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski break down the latest with the AJ Brown saga, the Flyers disappointing trade deadline and the Phillies as we inch closer to opening day! Dave Zangaro joins the show to talk Birds and Ken Davidoff joins to talk about the Phils and the MLB.
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Full Show: Kenny Albert and Zach Berman join the show!
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski have a packed show! NBC's Kenny Albert joins the show fresh off another stellar Olympic performance calling USA Women's and Men's hockey- as well as both gold medal games! Zach Berman joins the show after getting home from the NFL Combine and offers some insight from what he heard and saw there. Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers on the table too!
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NBC's Kenny Albert joins Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski!
NBC's Kenny Albert joins Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski on the Saturday Show to talk about his experience at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina calling Women's and Men's hockey, including both gold medal games!
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The Phillies Are BACK!! Lochlahn March and Luke Epplin join the show!
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski are juiced up for the return of the Phillies! Lochlahn March joins to talk Phillies and Luke Epplin joins to talk about his book "Moses and the Doctor," about the '83 Sixers.
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The Phillies are BACK! Nick Castellanos signs with Padres, Eagles offseason rolls on; Scott Lauber joins the show!
Rob Ellis and Jody Mac (in for Mike Sielski) start to gear up for the Phillies season as pitchers and catchers have reported and Spring Training is right around the corner. What are you most excited for this Phillies' season? What will this Phillies team look like now that guys like Nick Castellanos are gone (signed with the Padres today). Scott Lauber joins the show to talk Phils. Eagles and Flyers are on the table as well! Hear what Rob and Jody watched this week!
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Jeff Stoutland out, Sixers salary dump Jared McCain- WHAT? Keith Pompey and Zach Berman join the show!
The Saturday Show with Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski is shocked at the level of disaster it feels like Philly sports are experiencing right now. Honestly, it could be Rob's fault for showing gratitude for all four teams in January. Jeff Stoutland leaves the Eagles this past week- why did that happen? The Sixers trade Jared McCain for a few picks instead of adding to the team- why did that happen? Flyers continue to disappoint. Keith Pompey joins to talk Sixers and Zach Berman joins to talk Birds.
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BREAKING: Paul George suspended 25 games; Eagles OC hire, and Flyers in free-fall. Jeff McLane and Glen Macnow join the show!
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski react to the breaking news that Paul George was suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy. Jeff McLane joins the show to talk about the Eagles OC hire! The Flyers are a mess, and no one knows how to fix it. Glen Macnow joins the show for a special edition of What We're Watching!
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A 4 for 4 day: Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, Sixers all with interesting storylines; Pat Leonard joins the show!
The Saturday Show with Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski covers all four teams in the city: Eagles continue to search for an offensive coordinator, the Phillies seem "content" with their offseason, the Flyers rout the NHL's best Avalanche 7-3 in Colorado, and the Sixers seem to be buzzing. Rob and Mike talk about it all! Pat Leonard of the NY Daily News joins the show to talk about the NFL, Eagles, Giants, and more!
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Picking up the pieces of a bad week in Philly sports; Jimmy Kempski and Todd Zolecki join the show!
The Saturday Show with Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski react to the fall out of a bad week in Philly sports. Last week the Eagles were in the playoffs, the Phillies were seemingly landing Bo Bichette, the Flyers were in a playoff spot, and the Sixers were playing well. All of the sudden, the Eagles are knocked out of the playoffs, Bo Bichette is stolen by the Mets, the Flyers are on a 5 game losing streak, and the Sixers are meh. Rob and Mike react to all of it! Jimmy Kempski joins the show to talk Birds and Todd Zolecki joins to talk about the Phillies!
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Eagles-49ers playoff matchup! What should we expect? Derrick Gunn, Sam Farmer, and Zach Berman join the show!
As the playoffs start this weekend, Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski discuss what they believe will happen and why- between the Eagles and a potentially hungry 49ers team looking for revenge. Hear thoughts from Derrick Gunn, Sam Farmer, and Zach Berman who all joined the show!
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Eagles will sit the starters versus bad Commanders team. Is it the right decision? Ray Didinger and Conor Orr join the show!
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski with 3 hours of power the day before the Eagles' backups play a depleted Commanders team. Is it right for the Eagles to sit the starters? The Eagles can theoretically move into the two seed if they 1) beat the Commanders AND 2) the Lions beat the Bears this weekend. Can the Eagles' backups beat the Commanders? Ray Didinger joins the show to offer some insight. Conor Orr from Sports Illustrated joins the show to talk about NFL football in general. Did Dave Dombrowski light a fire under Bryce Harper? Flyers and Sixers outlooks!
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Rob Ellis and Jody Mac: What will the Eagles do in Buffalo? Ray Didinger and Mike Catalana join the show!
As the Eagles make their way up to Buffalo in a late season matchup, what will the Eagles look like as they are almost certainly locked into the 3rd seed in the NFC. Ray Didinger joins the show to preview the game. Mike Catalana, who covers the Bills, joins the show to discuss what challenges the Bills pose to the Birds.
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Eagles season outlook? How can they fix it? Jeff McLane and Ray Didinger join the show!
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski breakdown where they think the Eagles are in their season? Will this be a collapse like 2023? Does Jalen Hurts need to fix things? The Eagles face the lowly Raiders on Sunday, what Eagles team will show up? Jeff McLane and Ray Didinger join the show to offer their insights. Who are the best actors who also made music?
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Can the Eagles Right the Ship? Will Kyle Schwarber resign with the Phillies? Ray Didinger and Dave Fleming join the show!
Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski wonder if the Eagles will right the ship this coming Monday in LA versus a Chargers team with a hurt Justin Herbert. What can the Eagles do to stop the bleeding? Ray Didinger joins the show to offer his thoughts on the Eagles. Will Kyle Schwarber resign with the Phillies this offseason? Dave Fleming, author of A BIG MESS IN TEXAS and the podcaster who crushed Mike Lombardi on Pablo Torre Finds Out joins the show to talk about his book and the huge story behind Mike Lombardi and his career.
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Eagles-Lions, A.J. Brown, Jeff McLane, Scott Lauber and more
Rob and Mike Full Saturday Show from 11/15
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Eagles at the Bye, Bryce Harper, Sixers/Flyers Hot Starts & more!
Full Rob and Mike show from 11/1
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Eagles-Giants, Young Sixers, World Series, Keith Pompey, Jeff McLane & more!
Full Rob and Mike show from 10/25
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Dave Dombrowski Press Conference, Eagles-Vikings, Ray Didinger, Joe Santoliquito & more!
Full Rob and Tom Kelly Show from 10/18
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Therapy Session After a Disastrous Week in Philadelphia
Full Rob and Mike Show from 10/11
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FULL SHOW: NLDS Preview live from Chickies & Petes!
Rob and Mike are joined by Hall of Famer Al Morganti to preview Game 1 of the NLDS vs the LA Dodgers! Rob and Mike are joined by Tom McCarthy, Ray Didinger and Todd Zolecki.
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Eagles-Bucs, Phillies Clinch First Round Bye, Ray Didinger & more
Full Rob Ellis and Tom Kelly Show from 9/27
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Mike Sielski and Rob Ellis deliver engaging, meaningful sports talk with conviction and context. Hosted by Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski and veteran broadcaster Rob Ellis, the show slows the game down, challenges conventional thinking and digs into the why behind Philadelphia sports. From Eagles roster philosophy and Phillies decision-making to Sixers identity questions and the bigger stories shaping the city, Sielski and Ellis provide smart, thoughtful reporting and analysis for fans who want substance with their sports talk.
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