Bleck & Abdalla

The San Antonio Spurs have taken control of their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Is Victor Wembanyama become the most likeable star in the NBA? The NFL released their slate of international games, and Abdalla is out on the San Francisco 49ers this season because of it. Will LeBron James leave the Los Angeles Lakers because the franchise hurt his feelings? Who has the best roster in the NFL: the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks or another contender? Are we buying or selling stock on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert heading into the season? What is coming next for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars making a mistake playing Travis Hunter on offense and defense? Will Michael Penix, Jr. be healthy and ready to quarterback the Atlanta Falcons this season? Has dating really gotten that expensive? What team has the worst quarterback room in the NFL, is it the Cleveland Browns or another team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished off the sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers last night, what will come next for LeBron James? If he leaves Hollywood, could James find his way to the Golden State Warriors? The NFL schedule continues to trickle out including the first Monday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills opening their new stadium with the Detroit Lions and a Thanksgiving Day tilt between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. Does the NFL Players Association have a valid complaint on the conditions of fields their players play on? Why didn't the Cowboys want to extend George Pickens? Why didn't the Minnesota Vikings trade quarterback  J.J. McCarthy? Why didn't the Pittsburgh Steelers try harder to upgrade at quarterback? Why didn't the Cleveland Browns cut quarterback Deshaun Watson? Why didn't the Houston Texans extend quarterback C.J. Stroud? Why didn't the Seattle Seahawks reward quarterback Sam Darnold with a new deal after winning the Super Bowl? Why didn't the San Francisco 49ers trade receiver Brandon Aiyuk? Why didn't the Dolphins trade running back De'Von Achane? With the NFL schedule coming out on Thursday, how would schedule makers look at teams if they were Hollywood producers? What is new LSU coach Lane Kiffin doing with his latest public comments? Will the rivalry of USC vs. Notre Dame return? Could the Los Angeles Clippers trade the fifth pick in the NBA Draft to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo? If James does not return to Los Angeles, what is his legacy as a Laker? Will the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks open the season against the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots or Los Angeles Chargers? We have an update on #LockingFingerGate, a photographed Mother’s Day kiss. Who wins game five tonight between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Knicks finished off the Philadelphia 76ers, turning Xfinity Mobile Arena into Madison Square Garden South. Should Philly fans feel bad about selling their tickets to New Yorkers? What does the future hold for Joel Embiid in Philadelphia? Aaron Rodgers did not re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers over the weekend, what is going on with the future Hall of Fame quarterback? San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not be suspended follow his ejection last night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, should he have been? Steelers coach Mike McCarthy talked about his QB School over the weekend, what would a commercial for that sound like? The Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz won the top two picks in the NBA Draft Lottery while the Chicago Bulls made a big jump up to #4. The Dallas Cowboys will open the NFL season on Sunday Night Football against the New York Giants, what other games should we be excited to learn about during this week’s schedule release? Should the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks open the season against the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angles Chargers, New England Patriots or Chicago Bears? The Knicks tougher matchup in the eastern conference finals would be the Detroit Pistons or the Cleveland Cavaliers? What is the coolest holiday NFL game to be announced: Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday or Christmas Day? Was the biggest story of the NBA Draft Lottery the Wizards, the Bulls or the Indiana Pacers? Broncos coach Sean Payton spoke about the recovery of quarterback Bo Nix and if there’s any tension between the two. Will the Minnesota Vikings be having a true quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy? Are the Knicks good enough to compete with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Spurs or Timberwolves? Will LeBron James play his last NBA game tonight? Who will tonight between the Pistons and Cavaliers? How about the Thunder and Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A day after the report broke that Aaron Rodgers is heading to Pittsburgh, the Steelers GM Omar Khan told Westwood One Sports he doesn't know where the quarterback is. What is happening in Pittsburgh? After the Oklahoma City Thunder took care of the Los Angeles Lakers in game two, Lakers coach JJ Redick added to ongoing discussion of how the Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are officiated. Former San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings has signed with the Minnesota Vikings giving another weapon to new quarterback Kyler Murray. We’ll have a special program, NFL Schedule Release 2026 with Scott Graham, Mike Golic and NFL VP Mike North Thursday at 8pm Eastern here on Westwood One Sports. Will Murray be the best quarterback in the NFC North this season? If the Thunder keep winning, will they be remembered similarly to other dynasties like Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, Kobe Bryant’s Lakers and Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors? Will Mike McCarthy’s Steelers, presumably with Rodgers, win more games than John Harbaugh and the New York Giants? Is game three between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves the best game of the weekend? Who do we want to see win the NBA Draft Lottery this Sunday? We have another update on #LockingFingerGate, why would you close your eyes? Should the New York Knicks rest OG Anunoby in game three against the Philadelphia 76ers to keep him healthy for the rest of the series? The New York Jets have reached a new deal with running back Breece Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers is reportedly on his way to Pittsburgh and expected to sign with the Steelers. Is this a mistake for Mike McCarthy’s team who should instead focus on tanking? With Rodgers back, where do the Steelers rank among the top teams in the AFC? The New York Knicks are up 2-0 on the Philadelphia 76ers, if Joel Embiid doesn’t return how quickly could the series end? Can Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell find a way to get to the free throw line more and even their series with the Detroit Pistons? The Dallas Cowboys are doubling down on last season’s trade of edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. What are the greatest guitar solos of all time? Our latest update on #LockingFingerGate puts New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini on a boat together while she was pregnant, Bleck wonders why they were so open with being in public together. How many games will the Oklahoma City Thunder lose through the rest of the NBA Playoffs? Can the Cowboys defense improve enough to crack the upper half of the league? How many wins can the San Antonio Spurs get in Minnesota against the Timberwolves? Will C.J. Stroud get a new contract from the Houston Texans that pays him as one of the top ten quarterbacks in the NFL? How many more games will Joel Embiid play for the Philadelphia 76ers this postseason? Can Rodgers and the Steelers win more than eight games this season? Milwaukee Bucks owner Jimmy Haslem wants a decision on Giannis Antetokounmpo before the NBA Draft, does this mean he will be traded? Ratings are up across sports but Abdalla wants to throw a wet blanket on Bleck’s optimism. Celtics star Jaylen Brown jumped back on his stream and gave more comments, responding to team president Brad Stevens, what’s next in Boston? Is Houston Rockers center Alperen Şengün the most overrated player in the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oklahoma City Thunder easily dispatched of the Los Angeles Lakers last night despite LeBron James’ best efforts. Does L.A. have any hope of avoiding being swept without Luka Dončić? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t have an MVP type game, but that didn’t stop the discourse on his flopping. Is SGA’s flopping a real epidemic that NBA fans are suffering through? Warren Sharp’s NFL strength of schedule rankings are out, three specific teams stood out to Bleck and Abdalla: the Detroit Lions, New England Patriots and Chicago Bears. Is expansion of the College Football Playoff inevitable, and will it make things worse for fans? Breaking news that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is out for tonight’s game two with the New York Knicks, should we be surprised? We sort of have news on Aaron Rodgers and the Arizona Cardinals, sort of. Is there unfair heat on NBA officials right now? Can Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continue to play at an elite level coming off an injury? Is Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards the best player in the world without a championship ring? Will Celtics star Jaylen Brown force his way out of Boston? Is Bryson DeChambeau really willing to give up his golf career to become a YouTuber? Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty in his court case, now where will his next home in the NFL be? What about pairing Diggs with Mahomes in Kansas City? Will the Chicago Bulls be big spenders in the NBA offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Knicks throttled the Philadelphia 76ers tonight to continue their recent hot streak. Can anyone stop New York from making it to the NBA Finals? The Minnesota Timberwolves went into San Antonio and won game on against the Spurs, can Anthony Edwards’ crew find a way to win the series against Victor Wembanyama and company. Atlanta Falcons President Matt Ryan spoke about his team’s quarterbacks, Michael Penix, Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Is Atlanta in a tough spot at the league’s most important position? The Chicago Bulls named little-known Bryson Graham their new boss, could he bring Tom Thibodeau back as coach? Are the Arizona Cardinals a realistic dark horse team to make a play for quarterback Aaron Rodgers? What about the Houston Texans? Of the remaining NBA Playoff teams, who is just happy to be there and who passes the confetti test as a potential champion? How much would you need to be paid to watch all of the World Cup matches? Was the Dallas Cowboys drafting safety Caleb Downs the best fit from the NFL Draft? Should fans be upset that last night’s Spurs/Timberwolves game wasn’t on NBC? Fashion insider Abdalla gives his thoughts on yesterday’s looks at the Met Gala. Who are the most popular rookies in the NFL based on early jersey sales? Do the Los Angeles Lakers have any chance to remain competitive with the Oklahoma City Thunder? Who has the advantage heading into game on between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers? McDonalds is removing self-serve soda machines and Abdalla is angry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Celtics were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Celtics star Jaylen Brown didn’t hold back after the game complaining about flopping and poor officiating. Will Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes be ready for the start of the season? After losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Orlando Magic fired coach Jamahl Mosley. Would former Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan or current Michigan coach Dusty May be a good fit coaching Paolo Banchero? Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza took snaps under center over the weekend at rookie minicamp, how long should Klint Kubiak wait until making the number one pick his starter? Ravens rookie quarterback Diego Pavia also got work over the weekend, is he too small to play quarterback in the NFL? Something happened to Abdalla over the weekend you won’t believe, Of the remaining eight teams in the NBA Playoffs, are you taking the Oklahoma City Thunder or the field? Should NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s top priority be ending tanking or fixing the league’s issues with officiating and flopping? What NFL rookie quarterback will start first this season? Does Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James deserve his flowers for winning a playoff series without Luka Dončić? Whose return would mean more: Dončić or Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards? It’s Star Wars Day, what characters would Bleck and Abdalla be cast as? The Inside the NBA crew poked fun at New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini, was it fair or foul to have fun with LockingFingerGate? Why is scoring down in the NBA Playoffs from the regular season? The teams that relied on the three point shot the most in the regular season haven’t advanced in the playoffs. Should the Houston Texans extend quarterback C.J. Stroud? Should the Miami Dolphins be worried about their new quarterback Malik Willis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a game seven against the Boston Celtics, can they carry forward their momentum to take the series on the road? When will the Las Vegas Raiders turn to Fernando Mendoza at quarterback from veteran Kirk Cousins? Looking ahead at the 2027 NFL Draft, the top five appears loaded especially at quarterback. How did the New York Knicks throttle the Atlanta Hawks to advance in the NBA Playoffs? The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow, are you into it? Will Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken name Deshaun Watson his starting quarterback before training camp? Should the Denver Nuggets loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves affect Nikola Jokić’s legacy? Who is the favorite to win the NBA’s eastern conference? Can the Timberwolves give the San Antonio Spurs a tough series? The latest update in LockingFingerGate features differing details on a potential heroic save from a car crash. Could free agent quarterback Russell Wilson’s next destination be television? Can the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets keep their seasons alive tonight? Does tonight’s game affect the legacy of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Star receiver George Pickens has signed his franchise tag with the Cowboys, will he actually play for Dallas this season or could he be traded? Could the Los Angeles Rams transition at quarterback from Matthew Stafford to Ty Simpson rival the Green Bay Packers when they went from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love? If the Houston Rockets complete the comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers, will this go down as an all-time choke job for LeBron James? Ratings for the NBA Playoffs are at a 33 year high, was the complaining about the sport during the regular season overblown? If March Madness does expand to more teams, how will people print their brackets? Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II gave an update on quarterback Aaron Rodgers, could the Denver Broncos actually be interested in Rodgers if Bo Nix’s ankle isn’t healthy? Do you buy Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza as a tough guy? How many teams will purposefully tank next season under the NBA’s new anti-tanking proposal? Will Simpson start any games for the Super Bowl favorite Rams as a rookie? Will the Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets or Philadelphia 76ers complete the comeback of being down two-games in the first round? Should the NFL Draft stay with the new format of eight minutes between picks? How many more teams will Rockets star Kevin Durant suit up for before retiring? LIV Golf appears to be ending, what lessons will be learned? What should we name the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation, and when will it end? Could the Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears or Cincinnati Bengals go on a surprise run to the Super Bowl like last year’s champion Seattle Seahawks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geoff Schwartz is in for Abdalla today, filling in with Bleck to give his thoughts on the NFL Draft. The guys discussed the Los Angeles Rams selection of Ty Simpson and how the quarterback will develop while sitting behind league MVP Matthew Stafford. Joel Embiid had a huge game for the Philadelphia 76ers last night, if he stays healthy could the Boston Celtics be in trouble? Will former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose be the first NBA MVP not to make the Hall of Fame? The NCAA basketball tournament appears set to expand to 76 teams, is this the right decision? Will the New England Patriots and coach Mike Vrabel be able to overcome the distraction of Vrabel’s situation with former NFL insider Dianna Russini? The New York Jets visited with free agent quarterback Russell Wilson, what’s next for Mr. Unlimited? Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant won’t play in tonight’s do-or-die game with the Los Angeles Lakers, what does his future hold? Should the Denver Broncos be concerned with the status quarterback Bo Nix’s ankle? Deshaun Watson has reportedly taken the lead in the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition, should coach Todd Monken name him the starter now? The NBA has a new proposal to eliminate tanking, did they get it right? Geoff explains his connection to the Devil Wears Prada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers used a rare free agent tender on Aaron Rodgers, but are we any closer on a decision from the future Hall of Fame quarterback’s return? New Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson’s recent comments on the team’s interest in appear to contradict his earlier comments, what’s going on? The eight seed Orlando Magic have pushed the top seeded Detroit Pistons to the brink, can Cade Cunningham’s crew come back? The Denver Nuggets survived against the Minnesota Timberwolves, is the pressure now on the T-Wolves without Anthony Edwards? Texas Tech transfer QB Brendan Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for gambling, what will that mean for his future? Whose NFL Draft results were underrated, and which were overrated? What NFL teams put themselves into playoff contention with their picks in the NFL Draft? With the additions of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker in free agency and LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane in the NFL Draft, are the Kansas City Chiefs ready to return to the AFC’s elite? The Michael Jackson biopic did crazy numbers at the box office, why? The Baltimore Ravens have signed Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, does he have a chance to make their roster? Do the New York Knicks have to win tonight if they’re going to win their series with the Atlanta Hawks? Bleck and Abdalla take a look at the other NBA Playoff series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL Draft is in the books and we had a great time in Pittsburgh! Who was the big winner: the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys or Cleveland Browns? Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was wheeling and dealing again, acquiring linebacker Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings. A few days later, does the Los Angeles Rams selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson make any more sense? Did the Jacksonville Jaguars have the worst draft in the NFL? Did the new format of eight minutes between picks make the NFL Draft better or worse? Was Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić in the wrong Saturday night at the end of their playoff game with the Minnesota Timberwolves? Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made his television debut for NBC and gave his opinion on Aaron Rodgers future as his former team’s quarterback? Fifteen years from now, will this draft be remembered for the selection of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number one, or someone else? Which rookie QB will play the most this season: Fernando Mendoza with the Raiders, Simpson for the Rams, Carson Beck on the Arizona Cardinals or Drew Allar with the Steelers? Have the Cowboys done enough to fix their defensive problems? Are the Kansas City Chiefs ready to rejoin the elite teams in the NFL? Will the San Francisco 49ers find a trade partner for receiver Brandon Aiuyk? After allowing their owner to make a selection in the NFL Draft, what is going on with the Baltimore Ravens? Is it okay to have a phone conversation in a public bathroom? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s day two of the NFL Draft with Bleck and Abdalla continuing to broadcast live from Pittsburgh. The Los Angeles Rams selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the draft was the shocker of the night, Simpson sat down with us following his selection. We also had a chance to talk with his college teammate Kadyn Proctor who was selected by the Miami Dolphins. Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love will put to the test that team’s shouldn’t take a running back high as he was selected third overall by the Arizona Cardinals, we had a chance to talk to Love after being drafted. The Kansas City Chiefs moved up in the draft to pick LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, who joined the guys after being picked. Bleck is taking a victory lap as he correctly predicted New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel would briefly speak to the media right before the draft. The Washington Commanders landed Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles while the New York Jets picked Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, both defenders sat down with us after being picked. Are the Dallas Cowboys or the New York Giants the most improved team after day one of the draft? Who is the most intriguing player heading into night two of the draft? Could a veteran player be on the move tonight? How did Bleck and Abdalla’s top 10 predictions stack up as they looked to “Beat the Raj?” Are the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets in trouble in their first round series and what could happen to their teams if they lose? The Cowboys added Ohio State safety Caleb Downs while the Giants drafted Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, both players joined the guys after being selected. The Chicago Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, following the pick Bleck and Abdalla got to meet the newest member of their favorite team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys are at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh ahead of tonight’s NFL Draft where they’ll be interviewing several first round picks with all the latest rumblings. Bleck couldn’t pass up an opportunity to troll Abdalla over the new contract for Kalen DeBoer at Alabama. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will not be at Patriots headquarters on Saturday during the NFL Draft as the fallout of his incident in Arizona with former NFL report Dianna Russini. New photos of Vrabel and Russini have surfaced, could it lead New England to trading their first round pick tonight? Bleck and Abdalla look to “Beat the Raj” with predictions on the top ten tonight. How many trades will take place in the top ten tonight? What are the chances Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love falls out of the top five? How many defensive players will be picked at the top of the draft? Will the Denver Nuggets respond defensively tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves? Can Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum continue his scoring success against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks? Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker complained about the officiating in last night’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, has the Thunder’s style of play become a major NBA story? What items from the 2000s have value now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re one day away from the NFL Draft, where we’ll be broadcasting live from tomorrow in Pittsburgh. San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama left last night’s game with a concussion, can his team survive without him against the Portland Trail Blazers? What sites should Abdalla visit in Pittsburgh during the draft? No news yet on Aaron Rodgers return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, will we hear anything during the draft? Did the New England Patriots try to sneak coach Mike Vrabel’s availability yesterday and control questions about his interaction with former NFL reporter Dianna Russini? We have breaking news the Dallas Cowboys are going to make star receiver George Pickens play on the franchise tag this season. Before becoming the number one pick tomorrow, are we buying or selling Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza? How far can LeBron James continue to carry the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Playoffs? Has Abdalla changed his mind on teams selecting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love high in the draft? Will Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves back up their talk about the Denver Nuggets? Can Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum carry over his momentum against the New York Knicks? Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders wants the Cleveland media to be more positive. Should the Boston Celtics be concerned after losing game two to the Philadelphia 76ers? Can the Houston Rockets come back against the Lakers after falling into an 0-2 hole, could coach Ime Udoka be in trouble if Houston is swept? How high could Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson be drafted tomorrow? Now with the Kansas City Chiefs as a backup, could quarterback Justin Fields be on the path that Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold took? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the New York Knicks loss last night, did the Atlanta Hawks reveal the blueprint to beat New York is to attack Jalen Brunson? Billy Donovan will not be returning as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, where will Chicago go from here? Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson spoke about how the acquisition of quarterback Kyler Murray will push J.J. McCarthy. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel spoke publicly to the media for the first time since the photos of he and former NFL reporter for The Athletic Dianna Russini were published. Rock legend Bret Michaels joined the guys to preview his big concert from Thursday’s NFL Draft. If multiple teams are looking to trade down in Thursday’s draft, will they find enough teams looking to move up? The Minnesota Timberwolves evened their series with the Denver Nuggets and showed no respect for Denver following the game, is this a good example of why divisions still matter in the NBA? Our colleague at Westwood One Sports Mike Mayock joined the guys to preview Thursday’s draft. Would LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier be a good fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round? Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is reportedly headed to television, working for NBC. Will he be a good fit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dexter Lawrence was traded from the New York Giants to the Cincinnati Bengals for the tenth pick of the NFL Draft, could this be a rare deal that helps both teams? Where do the Bengals now rank among the NFL elite? Does the pickup of Lawrence help the Bengals convince star quarterback Joe Burrow they’ve done enough to compete? Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown appears headed to the New England Patriots, assuming the deal is made where would the Patriots rank in the AFC? Trent Williams is returning to the San Francisco 49ers, Bleck tells a story of how he almost killed the All-Pro tackle once. Aaron Rodgers isn’t expected to make his decision on returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers before Thursday’s draft, how should this affect their draft plans? Can LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers be affected by their first round matchup with the Houston Rockets? Should we be surprised the Orlando Magic upset the Detroit Pistons yesterday? Will the reconciliation between Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley last? San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had a fantastic playoff debut, is he the best show in the NBA right now? NFL Network’s Charles Davis joined the guys to preview Thursday’s NFL Draft. Are the Rockets in trouble if they don’t get Kevin Durant back soon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is expecting a lot of trades on Thursday at the NFL Draft, how aggressive should Kansas City be to catch the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West? The NBA Play-In Tournament wraps tonight with potential for fireworks between Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green? What first round series in the NBA Playoffs are the guys most excited for? How much of a paycut is LeBron James willing to take if he leaves the Los Angeles Lakers? Are the Dallas Cowboys likely to make a splash on draft night? Breaking news during the show that the Houston Texans made star edge rusher Will Anderson the highest paid defensive player in NFL history. Can Steph Curry follow up his performance from Wednesday night with another great game tonight? Do we expect to have clarity on the futures of Pittsburgh Steelers free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Philadelphia Eagles receiver, A.J. Brown and New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence before Thursday’s first round? What non-first round quarterback in this year’s class has the best chance to have a great NFL career? Is the eastern or western conference more compelling in this year’s NBA Playoffs? More breaking news into the show that Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett wants a new contract, will he inevitably be replaced by Alabama’s Ty Simpson? WWE WrestleMania is this weekend, has the sports coverage of the event gone too far? The guys debate the top players in this year’s NFL Draft versus last year’s top prospects. Would a wide receiver make more sense for the Tennessee Titans with the fourth pick than taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re one week away from the NFL Draft! Have the New York Jets made their decision on the second overall pick after cancelling their visit with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey? Bleck believes after his performance last night in the NBA Play-In Tournament, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is the greatest point guard in history. Could Los Angeles Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard or even Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James find their way to Golden State to team with Curry? LIV Golf appears to be going away, what does it mean for Saudi-backed sports? NFL.com Draft Analyst Chad Reuter joined the guys to look ahead to next week’s draft. How many trades will take place in next week’s first round? Will LaMelo Ball continue his recent hot streak in the Charlotte Hornets NBA Play-In game with the Orlando Magic? Can either Bailey or Ohio State’s Arvell Reese have an all-time rookie season rushing the passer? How many games will Play-In teams win in the first round of the NBA Playoffs? Will Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts be better or worse than last season? Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić have been granted exemptions to receive awards by the NBA. Will the make the All-NBA first team? “Catch Me If You Can” comes to life as a former Alabama football player impersonated NFL players to secure nearly $20 million. Abdalla loses his mind over what a Pop Tart is and isn’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek said the team has received interest in the top pick, should he consider trading it instead of selecting Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza? Last night’s NBA Play-In Tournament game between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat was a classic, but should LaMelo Ball been ejected for taking out Bam Adebayo? The NBA is reporting record television numbers, are the narratives around the regular season overblown? Fashion insider Abdalla gives his thoughts on the Washington Commanders new uniforms. Multiple NFL Draft mock drafts have dropped, what can we learn from them? Where will New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence land? How should the Washington Wizards have felt watching Deni Avdija last night in the Portland Trail Blazers win over the Phoenix Suns? Can the Buffalo Bills salvage receiver Keon Coleman’s career? Will American fans be able to tailgate at the World Cup? NFL analyst Lindsay Rhodes joined the guys to preview next week’s NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown be traded to the New England Patriots before the NFL Draft next week? Should Eagles coach Nick Siriani take some of the blame for the current situation with Brown? The NBA Play-In Tournament is tonight and Bleck has a fast-food comparison what commissioner Adam Silver has done to the league. With talk of going to 18 games, are their lessons the NFL can learn from the criticisms of the NBA this year? Is this year’s NFL Draft class a weak crop? Should the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets be on upset alert heading into the NBA Playoffs? Other than the Oklahoma City Thunder, what teams can realistically win the NBA Championship? Will the Jacksonville Jaguars actually be using Travis Hunter on offense as well as defense? Mike Golic, Jr. joined the show to look ahead to next week’s NFL Draft. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman commented on the trade rumors around Brown. Should fans in the Windy City be concerned about Chicago Bears quarterback suffering the Kardashian curse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did a team attempt a now-botched hit piece on Rueben Bain hoping the Miami edge rusher drops in the NFL Draft? Fresh of Rory McIlroy’s second straight win at The Masters, could the new rivalry with he and Scottie Scheffler be the new Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson? The NBA regular season has wrapped up and the guys give their thoughts on the Play-In Tournament that begins tomorrow. The Philadelphia Eagles acquired traded for receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers, is this a precursor to trading A.J. Brown? Is it harder to win back-to-back in the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals or The Masters? Are the Packers trending up or down in the NFC North? What NBA Play-In team has the best chance to pull a first round upset? Will Aaron Rodgers give the Pittsburgh Steelers a decision before the NFL Draft? What should be the NBA’s top offseason priority: tanking, load management or foul baiting? Was Sergio Garcia’s crash out at The Masters relatable or unacceptable? Who is the more intriguing future Hall of Famer in the first round matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets: LeBron James or Kevin Durant? Doc Rivers is out as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, what’s next for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo? Yahoo! Sports Senior NFL Writer Frank Schwab joined the show to look ahead to the NFL Draft. Bleck and Abdalla give their thoughts on the viral couple of Indiana Pacers fans appearing on Inside the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We now know what players will be present at the NFL Draft, and they include Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. How long will he have to wait before walking out on stage? The New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics and now own the tiebreaker in the chase for the second seed in the eastern conference. Has the coverage of The Masters become “broified?” New York Giants coach Matt Nagy spoke on how his experience with quarterback Patrick Mahomes could help his new quarterback Jaxson Dart. Will the best player in the NFL Draft be at the NFL Draft? Adam Silver is enthusiastic about a new idea to help curb tanking in the NBA, is he on the right track? The Jacksonville Jaguars will make last year’s #2 pick Travis Hunter a full-time cornerback, would they still select him if they had a redo? Does Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson or Dillon Gabriel give the Cleveland Browns the best chance to win? Should Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza start week one at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders? Who will win The Masters on Sunday? Is the World Cup going to be a disaster for fans? Could Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and New Orleans Saints passer Tyler Shough be the NFL’s breakout signal callers this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Little of NBA TV was in for Abdalla today joining Bleck. Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken explained why he missed the NFL head coaches photo, and seems pretty upset about it. What’s the worst excuse you’ve ever heard for missing work? New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins says the team should play their best quarterback, even if that’s not him. As the NBA regular season winds down, what do we make of the 65 game rule? Should expectations be sky high for the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson under rookie coach Jesse Minter? Will Michael Malone lead North Carolina to the Sweet 16 next season? What type of season will quarterback Shedeur Sanders have this season under Monken? Will Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft? March Madness drew terrific ratings on television, does that mean anything for the NBA? Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens has not yet signed his franchise tag, will he workout a long-term deal? Bleck believes he has an answer to fix NBA tanking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Houston Texans picked up their fifth year options on quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive lineman Will Anderson. Can Stroud bounce back this season to earn a long-term deal as Houston’s franchise quarterback? The Las Vegas Raiders opened their OTAs with edge rusher Maxx Crosby in attendance, as well as minority owner Tom Brady. Should expected number one pick Fernando Mendoza already be preparing to play for the Raiders? If Mendoza compares to former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, should he still be the #1 pick when Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese compares to Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons? Chicago Bulls President & CEO Michael Reinsdorf is requiring front office candidates to work with Billy Donovan as the team’s coach, is this backwards? What once-great teams that are now disappointing have a hopeless outlook? If the Philadelphia Eagles trade receiver A.J. Brown, we explore six potential trades. Are Bleck and Abdalla buying or selling new North Carolina coach Michael Malone? Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane isn’t attending the teams workouts, what does his future hold? Are things looking up in Baltimore with quarterback Lamar Jackson in attendance for the team’s offseason program? Will new Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski get the most out of tight end Kyle Pitts? After requesting a trade, what is New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence’s outlook in 2026? Mendoza will not be attending the NFL Draft, is the reason new Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins? Could the Eagles make a shocking move in the first round of the draft and select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, with Jalen Hurts still on the roster? Abdalla still has issues with Brady calling games for FOX while running the Raiders. Why are the Cleveland Browns featuring quarterback Shedeur Sanders online if he’s not going to be the starter? The NCAA is considering giving student athletes five years of eligibility, Bleck wants to know what is going on here?! Will San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk find a new home with the Washington Commanders and his former teammate Jayden Daniels? Is Abdalla excited for the upcoming spinoff Chopped Castaways? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Wolverines are national champions after their win over UConn last night. Will coach Dusty May’s team be remembered among the all-time greats? A day after North Carolina hired former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone, do we believe the Tar Heels were turned down by multiple choices? What’s next for the Chicago Bulls after nuking their front office and will it affect coach Billy Donovan? Could Alabama’s Ty Simpson now find himself climbing into the top 20 of the NBA Draft? Of the current champions across sports, where does Michigan basketball stack up? Bleck drives Abdalla nuts with his criteria on being a sports dynasty. The Milwaukee Bucks and their star Giannis Antetokounmpo appear headed for a divorce, should they end things this offseason? Bleck and Abdalla select their food items from the Augusta menu at The Masters. We have an update following last week’s critical story on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. The fellas discussed Artemis II and we all learned about Abdalla’s thoughts on space. Where could New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence wind up after requesting a trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan takes on UConn tonight in the National Championship game with multiple huge storylines. Michigan’s dominance through the tournament gives the Wolverines a chance to be known as one of the greatest teams of all time. For UConn, Dan Hurley can win his third championship in four years and put his name among the greatest coaches in college basketball history. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was in attendance as the team began offseason activities under new coach Jesse Minter. Could the Arizona Cardinals trade up to the back of the first round to draft Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson? New Your Giants defensive star Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade. How difficult is is to find all the games of your favorite baseball team? Will Billy Donovan return to the Chicago Bulls, possibly in a different role? After re-signing Travon Walker, are the Jacksonville Jaguars set to take a step forward in Liam Coen’s second season? Who will have a better season in 2026, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans? Would the NCAA basketball tournament expanding to 76 teams be good or bad for March Madness? Should Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić get more consideration for his fourth MVP award? Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the heavy favorite to be on the cover of Madden, are Bleck and Abdalla considered about the Madden curse? The guys react to the breaking news that North Carolina has hired former Nuggets coach Michael Malone. Our colleague Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night joins the show to discuss Malone’s hire and preview tonight’s championship game. The Chicago Bulls shook up their front office letting go Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, where will they go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s day two from Indianapolis with our teammate from Westwood One Sports Robbie Hummel joining the guys to tip off the show from Final Four Radio Row. Another of our teammates P. J. Carlesimo then sat down with Bleck and Abdalla to look ahead to the games. Last night at dinner in Indianapolis, Bleck and Abdalla found the Michael Jordan of waiters. The Los Angeles Lakers were blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder and lost Luka Dončić to injury, an injury Bleck can relate too. Oklahoma State coach Steve Lutz stopped by to chat up the guys on Final Four Radio Row. Bleck and Abdalla react to the breaking news Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd has agreed to a new deal. Will Michigan vs. Arizona live up the hype? How many games will Kirk Cousins win for the Las Vegas Raiders? What does Illinois need to beat UConn tomorrow? Is it time for the NBA’s 65 game threshold to go? Our teammate at Westwood One Sports Jason Horowitz stopped by to look ahead to tomorrow’s games. Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night stopped by to talk about where North Carolina’s coaching search goes from here. We welcome Alabama coach Nate Oats to preview tomorrow’s matchups. Bleck and Abdalla make their predictions for tomorrow’s Final Four games between Illinois and UConn, then Michigan and Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an adventurous road trip from Chicago, Bleck and Abdalla broadcasted live from the Final Four in Indianapolis. The Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, does that mean presumed number one pick Fernando Mendoza will be sitting his entire rookie season? Cousins new deal will pay him $20 million dollars guaranteed, and the guys ask has any pro athlete ever earned more while accomplishing less in their career. Our teammate Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night also made the trip to Indianapolis and came on the show to look ahead to this weekend’s Final Four matchups. Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut also joined the guys, and Abdalla may have been a bit star struck. Any chance UConn coach Dan Hurley headbutts someone this weekend at the Final Four? Will Michigan continue their streak of domination against Arizona? How many Illinois fans can we expect to make the trip to the Final Four? Could the Chicago White Sox be headed for another season of record futility? Kansas coach Bill Self is returning for another season. Is major college sports best or worse now in the world of NIL and the transfer portal? Illinois assistant coach Kevin Kruger joined the show from Indianapolis looking ahead to this week’s Final Four matchup with UConn. Our teammate Brad Evans from BetMGM Tonight hung out with us in Indianapolis to preview this weekend’s matchups. Gonzaga coach and new Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Mark Few came on with the guys from Indianapolis to preview the Final Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talk of the NFL moving to an 18 game regular season is continuing, how quickly can the league push it through? A report has linked the Denver Broncos to Aaron Rodgers, how seriously should we take it? Where do the Pittsburgh Steelers go if Rodgers doesn’t return as their quarterback? The television ratings for March Madness have been through the roof, will that continue this weekend during the Final Four? Is Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan on his way out of the Windy City, even if it’s not to coach North Carolina? Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is facing sharp criticism in his own building. Are Bleck and Abdalla buying stock in Steelers coach Mike McCarthy? Is Kirk Cousins a good fit for the Steelers if they lose Rodgers? How are we feeling about baseball’s new ABS challenge system? Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is now the winningist player in NBA history, and Abdalla gets triggered about it. April Fools Day is the Super Bowl for social media teams, wha are some of the best posts? Could the Broncos think about trading quarterback Bo Nix due to tension with coach Sean Payton? Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson doesn’t seem content after the team’s solid 2025 season. Where will Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love wind up going in the NFL Draft? Former Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. wants to return to the Big Apple, does he have anything left? What’s the best job in college basketball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslem gave an optimistic point of view of quarterback Deshaun Watson, what is the team doing at the NFL’s most important position? Should NFL teams pause before planning for next year’s crop of quarterbacks in the NFL Draft? Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy is talking with Aaron Rodgers as they await the quarterback’s decision. Would the Steelers be better off signing Kirk Cousins now? UConn head coach Dan Hurley’s headbutt continues to get attention, should it be a big story? ESPN plans to us Jason Kelce as part of their Masters coverage, are we getting too much of the Kelce brothers? During the NFL’s annual league meetings, a handful of coaches skipped Jay Glazer’s day drinking party, who were they? Are less NBA games ever going to actually happen, or is a waste of time to discuss? Will salary caps be coming to either baseball or college football? Could Rodgers look to upstage the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh? The Super Bowl in 2028 is headed to Las Vegas, what sorts of shenanigans can Bleck and Abdalla get into in Sin City? Could LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier surpass Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson to be the second quarterback selected in the NFL Draft? Could LeBron James play next season somewhere other than with the Los Angeles Lakers or Cleveland Cavaliers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An all-time classic yesterday in UConn’s comeback win over Duke leads the guys to thanking the Blue Devils. With the NFL’s annual meetings going on, one of the highlights is the coach's breakfast. Bleck and Abdalla ask what NFL coach would you like to have breakfast with? Is the NFL expanding to 18 games a formality at this point? What are the Cleveland Browns doing at quarterback? San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has spoken on the electrical substation, is it enough to satisfy Abdalla? Who is the the better coach in college sports right now, UConn basketball’s Dan Hurley or Indiana football’s Curt Cignetti? Was yesterday’s game an all-time comeback by UConn, or all-time choke job from Duke? Other than UConn, what’s the best story heading into the Final Four is Michigan, Illinois or Arizona? In their labor dispute with the NFL, do referees deserve full-time pay and benefits? What is the second most popular sport in America right now? Are streaming services pricing out sports fans? Could Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan be headed to Chapel Hill to take over North Carolina? After the first week of the baseball season, we have the first data on the ABS challenge system in baseball. Only on Bleck and Abdalla could we get Zoo News and put together a Westwood One heist team to steal candy bars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing Thursday night’s Sweet 16 results. Has Arizona distanced themselves as the best team in March Madness? Is Iowa making this kind of run the modern Cinderella in March Madness? Are people done hating Duke basketball or are they just as hateable with Jon Scheyer as they were under Coach K? Did Tom Brady try to return to the NFL in the past two seasons while being a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders? Who should North Carolina be targeting as their next Men’s Basketball Coach? Did Curt Cignetti go too far when ripping transfer star wide receiver Nick Marsh for his gold cleats? Who will Ty Simpson get drafted by? Where will Anthony Richardson be playing? Who will win the East region between Duke, St John’s, Michigan State, and UCONN? How many Final Fours will John Calipari reach with Arkansas? Could the College Football season start a week earlier? Westwood One March Madness Studio Host Jason Horowitz joins the guys. Was he shocked to see Arkansas get blown out by Arizona? Is it fair to call Iowa a Cinderella? What are his expectations for Duke vs St Johns? How will the East region play out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing MLB’s Opening Night broadcast on Netflix between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. Did Netflix lose the plot between the theatrics, scorebug, and missing the league’s first ABS challenge? Is Ty Simpson a legitimate 1st round pick and who should take their shot at him? Can Adam Silver REALLY put an end to tanking in the NBA? Is it okay that the NFL isn’t opening the season with the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks on Thursday because of the Australia game?  The guys look at a few more mock drafts as we are less than a month away from the NFL Draft. Will the Los Angeles Dodgers win over 100 games this season? Will the Los Angeles Lakers make a deep playoff run? Will Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes play a full season? Will Bill Self coach another game for Kansas? Will Jaxon Smith Njigba catch more than 10 touchdowns next season? Was Joe Flacco in the right for calling out NFL teams for not signing him? Westwood One College Basketball Analyst PJ Carlesimo joins the guys. Are the Texas Longhorns a Cinderella story? Can Texas knock off Purdue tonight? What makes Arizona so dangerous? How impressive is the job that Fred Hoiberg has done at Nebraska? How has Rick Pittino been able to do it again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bleck and Abdalla start the show by reacting to the news of Hubert Davis being fired as North Carolina’s Men’s Basketball head coach. Who should UNC consider and should Chicago Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan be interested in a return to college basketball? The guys are then joined by Russell Dorsey of Yahoo Sports and Apple TV to preview the Major League Baseball season. Is it bad that the Los Angeles Dodgers are once again heavy favorites to win it all? Do we truly appreciate how good Ohtani is? How will the AL East play out this year and how good the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees will be. How he expects the ABS to play out. How long will a potential work stoppage be next season? Can the Los Angeles Lakers be legitimate contenders this season? How concerning is the idea of having replacement referees for the upcoming NFL season? What should we expect from Tua Tagovailoa with the Falcons in 2026? Should the Dallas Cowboys have traded for Maxx Crosby? Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night joins the guys to talk college hoops. Is Billy Donovan a legitimate candidate for North Carolina? Why is Tommy Lloyd the best fit for the Tar Heels? Could Bill Self step down as Kansas head coach? Why Arizona vs Arkansas is the most intriguing game of the Sweet 16. Does Michigan State have a chance to reach the Final Four? And who can surprise this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bleck and Abdalla start the show by reacting to the news of Tight End Travis Kelce returning to the Kansas City Chiefs on a 3-year deal and what it means for their Super Bowl outlook in 2026. Can they get back to their own ways and can they tread water with Justin Fields at the start of the season if needed? Can San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama make a late run at the NBA MVP award for this season? Where will Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James play next season with the rumors that he won’t be making $50 million next season? Will Aaron Rodgers return to the Pittsburgh Steelers next season and what will the combination of him and Mike McCarthy look like? Just how popular has the NCAA Tournament been so far this year from a ratings perspective and is College Basketball a better product than the NBA at this point? Who are the best coaches and players left in March Madness? What are the best March Madness moments of all-time? Who has the best and worst college basketball fanbases? Does Golf need Tiger Woods from a viewership standpoint? How will the NFL Draft play out as the guys look at Field Yates’ Mock Draft. What exactly does Tom Brady do with the Las Vegas Raiders and will he have success as a part-owner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bleck and Abdalla recap the first weekend of March Madness. Are Cinderella stories gone forever with the current state of college basketball? The guys then look at how their brackets look in their journey to “Beat the Raj.” Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba becomes the highest paid wide receiver in NFL history and how it will impact Rams wide receiver Pucca Nacua going forward. Did anyone watch the flag football this weekend and should NFL players like Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow and Washington Commanders Jayden Daniels be participating? Did Bill Self coach his final game for Kansas? Will North Carolina move on from Hubert Davis? Which coaches will be candidates to replace these two? With the NFL Draft exactly one month away, what will the biggest storylines be as we approach the big day? Will Alabama QB Ty Simpson be the biggest talking point? New York Giants running back Cam Scattebo made some interesting comments about CTE and asthma which he had to apologize for. Is Kevin Durant passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list or LeBron James passing Robert Parish on the all-time games played list more impressive? Is it more likely that the Los Angeles Dodgers or the field wins the World Series this year? Would Cameron Boozer or Darius Acuff Jr be the better NBA player? Which is the better Sweet 16 matchup between Duke/St. John’s and Arkansas/Arizona? Will Steph Curry finish his career with the Charlotte Hornets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geoff Schwartz filling in for Abdalla today joining Bleck on day two of March Madness. The guys looked back on yesterday’s big upsets including High Point’s win over Wisconsin. What is the biggest hole for an NFL contender to fill remaining this offseason? The Los Angeles Lakers are on a tear with Luka Dončić scoring 60 points last night, could he sneak past Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to become NBA MVP? What has been the best signing or trade so far during the NFL offseason? Who is the most surprising unsigned free agent in the NFL? After their loss yesterday, should the North Carolina Tar Heels shake things up with major changes? What are the Minnesota Vikings doing at quarterback with Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy? With the surge of injuries in the NBA this season, was Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr correct that the league needs to play fewer games? Is D.J. Moore the right number one receiver to help Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills finally make it to the Super Bowl? Could you take on the 9-9-9 challenge at a New York Mets game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March Madness is here! Bleck and Abdalla make their final tweaks to “Beat the Raj” before being joined by legendary college basketball broadcaster Fran Fraschilla of Westwood One Sports for one final preview before today’s games. Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham will miss extended time with a collapsed lung, where does the NBA MVP race now stand? The Los Angeles Lakers are hot with Luka Dončić and LeBron James finally to starting to play well off each other, could they make a deep playoff run? The Cleveland Browns are proposing a rule that would allow NFL teams to trade draft picks five years out, should the league stop this to protect bad teams from themselves? Is screen time a bigger issue for baby boomers than kids? After Indiana’s Francisco Mendoza, what should we make of this year’s crop of quarterbacks in the NFL Draft? Could a team try to trade up for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson? What would Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love need to do to justify being selected by the Tennessee Titans with the fourth pick of the draft? Will LeBron James win multiple playoff series’ before his career finishes? With the addition of receiver Jaylen Waddle, can Broncos quarterback Bo Nix finish among the top three passers in the NFL? Has Giannis Antetokounmpo played his last game with the Milwaukee Bucks? The Philadelphia Eagles have traded for quarterback Andy Dalton, what are the chances he sees the field next season? Are the Miami Dolphins really going to keep running back De’Von Achane, and if they do how productive can he be? The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back quarterback Carson Wentz, what will that mean for J.J. McCarthy? Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is trademarking the nickname “Iceman,” cool or lame? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team USA lost in the final of the World Baseball Classic and Abdalla isn’t having Mark DeRosa’s explanation for not using Mason Miller. Did the tournament simply mean more to Venezuela than Team USA? We’re halfway through the First Four, and Bleck and Abdalla are uniting to “Beat The Raj” in March Madness. Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby has spoken on the weird circumstances surrounding his cancelled trade to the Baltimore Ravens, does it make Baltimore look even worse? Westwood One Sports Night’s Josh Graham joined the guys to go over their March Madness brackets. What’s been the most impactful trade in the NFL so far this offseason? Of the wide receivers traded, which one will be most impactful with his new team: Jaylen Waddle with the Denver Broncos, D.J. Moore on the Buffalo Bills or Michael Pittman, Jr. with the Pittsburgh Steelers? Are the guys buying the budget receiver signings of Hollywood Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles and Christian Kirk with the San Francisco 49ers? Would the Tennessee Titans be nuts to select Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the 4th pick? Is Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson worth a first round pick? What is the best day to call off work because of sports? Our colleague Jordan Cornette of Westwood One Sports joined the show to talk March Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys open the show with the breaking news that the Denver Broncos are acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins in a trade that sends a first round pick to Miami. With Waddle joining Bo Nix, how do the Broncos now stack up in the AFC against top teams like the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens? The San Francisco 49ers have signed former Houston Texans receiver Christian Kirk, can Kyle Shanahan’s crew finally avoid injuries and get over the hump to win a Super Bowl? The First Four of the NCAA Tournament turns fifteen years old when it starts tonight, while Team USA takes on Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final. What team has the best roster in the NFL following the big wave of free agency? Our Westwood One Sports colleague Casey Jacobsen joined the show to look ahead to March Madness. Could Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love go in the top five of the NFL Draft? Will Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson be a first round pick? Is versatile Ohio State defender Arvell Reese the best defensive player in the NFL Draft? Could the NBA Play-In Tournament borrow some things from the NCAA Tournament’s First Four? How will fans look back on the LeBron James/Kevin Durant era compared to the current generation of NBA stars? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NCAA Tournament has been set, will all four #1 seeds make it to the Final Four as happened last year? Who are some of the dangerous teams that could bust your bracket? The Kansas City Chiefs have traded for New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields. Can Fields resurrect his career backing up Patrick Mahomes? A.J. Brown is still a member of the Philadelphia Eagles after the Los Angeles Rams reportedly kicked around the idea of acquiring him and trading Davante Adams. Is March Madness the best postseason in all of sports? Will Fields be the Chiefs opening day starting quarterback as Mahomes recovers from knee surgery? Should Miami of Ohio have been in the field of 64 and avoided the First Four? Who was the biggest loser of last week’s cancelled trade: the Las Vegas Raiders, the Baltimore Ravens or Maxx Crosby? With Team USA advancing in the World Baseball Classic, are you emotionally invested? The NBA has moved closer to adding expansion franchises in Las Vegas Seattle, will this be good or bad for the league? Are the Green Bay Packers are about to become corporate sellouts? How many of the Oscar winning films did Bleck and Abdalla see? What NFL teams improved themselves the most during free agency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Quarterback Kyler Murray is officially a Minnesota Viking. Is there anyway the former number one pick could lose a competition with former first round pick J.J. McCarthy? Could Baltimore Ravens franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson actually hit free agency in the future and leave the team? The Tennessee Titans have a new look, and our fashion expert Abdalla has strong thoughts on the new look. On the eve of the NCAA Tournament, whose idea was it to have an LED court? Should Miami of Ohio get to go dancing after losing their first game in the MAC tournament? How does the top of the NFC stack up now that Murray is in Minnesota? Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby is back with the Las Vegas Raiders, but will he be there when the season begins? What has been the best signing so far in free agency? Who is the most impactful free agent still available? Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history last night, but Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown called out his foul baiting. Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra shined a light on the Washington Wizards tanking. Professors Bleck and Abdalla grade the biggest signings in NFL free agency. Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night joined the show to look ahead to Selection Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After his trade to the Baltimore Ravens was cancelled, Maxx Crosby is saying that he’ll be staying with the Las Vegas Raiders. Will that be the case, or could Crosby still be dealt to a new home? Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta denied the team got cold feet about the deal, do Bleck and Abdalla believe him? Free agent quarterback Kyler Murray is expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, but is also talking at a number of teams who may have openings next season. Who could those teams be? How would Murray’s arrival affect Vikings All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson? Will Murray’s expected arrival in Minnesota make the NFC North the best division in football? After signing edge rusher Bradley Chubb and trading for receiver D.J. Moore, are the Buffalo Bills now the best team in the AFC? How many sacks will Crosby and new Ravens edge rusher Trey Hendrickson register in 2026? Will new Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis win more games than Tua Tagovailoa did? How many games will Tagovailoa start for the Atlanta Falcons? Are the San Francisco 49ers being petty with receiver Brandon Aiyuk? What team is the biggest loser in free agency so far? Did the Los Angeles Chargers make a sneaky strong signing with former Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell? How would free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins fit in with the Raiders as a mentor to the expected number one pick in the draft, Fernando Mendoza? What kind of a pair would Cousins and Mendoza make hitting the strip in Las Vegas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Baltimore Ravens shocked the NFL world by backing out of their trade for Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby, then agreeing to a deal with former Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson to fill the same position. Did the Ravens act unethically and simply get cold feet? Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo scored 83 points last night, passing Kobe Bryant for second place all time. But was it an unethical record setting performance? What is going on Mark DeRosa not knowing where Team USA stood in the World Baseball Classic? The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a new two-year deal with Daniel Jones, do the guys buy or sell stock on the quarterback? Baywatch is rebooting and we have details on the new show. The NFL is looking to take over another date, Thanksgiving Eve. Is this a good decision for the league? Should the teams that missed out on Crosby a week ago try to circle back and get him? Or would the Raiders be best to just keep the star along with their other new additions? After the first days of free agency, who are the two best teams in the AFC and NFC? Former All-Pro Shawne Merriman joined the guys to give his perspective on the Crosby and Hendrickson news and compare the two pass rushers. Would you try an espresso tasting chicken wing? How about a chicken wing-tasting espresso? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After day one of free agency, are the Tennessee Titans the biggest winner in the NFL with their additions led by defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers. What is going on with the Las Vegas Raiders after they traded star edge rusher Maxx Crosby, then spent a ton of money on day one of free agency? Has free agent pass rusher Trey Hendrickson priced himself out from signing with potential suitors? Soren Petro from Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City joined the show to discuss the Chiefs signing of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker and the news future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce is returning for another season. What NFL teams have demonstrated mature fiscal responsiblity thus far during free agency? Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr think the NBA needs to play less games. Are the Los Angeles Lakers better without LeBron James and focusing the team on Luka Dončić? Why hasn’t quarterback Kyler Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings or another team yet? The Las Vegas Raiders are trading quarterback Geno Smith back to where his career began with the New York Jets. The guys play a game of quarterback musical chairs after all of the NFL movement thus far. What would you do if a Labubu landed on your arm? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bleck is back from vacation for the launch of NFL free agency. The Miami Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa this morning to kickoff the day’s news. Wide receiver Alec Pierce is returning to the Indianapolis Colts, will that help lead to a trade for Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown? Future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs, does he just want to avoid staying home all day with Taylor Swift? Speaking of the Chiefs, they add Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. Can Walker help propel Patrick Mahomes back to the top of the AFC West? With Pierce back in the fold, the Colts traded Michael Pittman to the Pittsburgh Steelers while the Carolina Panthers spent big money to sign edge rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Eagles. Just hours after releasing their quarterback, Miami has a new one agreeing to a huge deal with Malik Willis. Is this an upgrade? Did the Baltimore Ravens give up too much to acquire Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby? The Raiders record contract to sign center Tyler Linderbaum away from the Ravens sends Abdalla into a tailspin. If former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray signs with the Vikings, is he an instant upgrade over J.J. McCarthy? Future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the San Francisco 49ers, should he be worried about the substation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night was in again for Bleck, joining Abdalla. A new team has emerged as a potential landing spot for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby, the Baltimore Ravens. The Raiders also released Geno Smith, adding another quarterback to the free agent pool. Should the Arizona Cardinals pursue free agent quarterback Malik Willis or tank in 2026? With Duke and North Carolina renewing their rivalry tomorrow night, Abdalla and Josh debate the greatest rivalries in sports. Is it Duke/Carolina, Bears/Packers or another rivalry? After a loss last night for the Los Angeles Lakers, are we counting down until LeBron James returns home to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a farewell tour? Our colleague from Westwood One Sports Kevin Kugler joined the show to look ahead to the NCAA Tournament. Could the Denver Broncos find a way to add Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker and star receiver Stefon Diggs? What can’t regular baseball be as fun as the World Baseball Classic? What can the NBA learn from the popularity of college basketball? Which Super Bowl team is set to take the bigger step back after free agent losses: the New England Patriots or the Seattle Seahawks? Can Miami of Ohio’s men’s basketball team follow Indiana football as one of the year’s best sports stories? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night again joined Abdalla as the show kicks off with the massive news that the Chicago Bears have traded receiver D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills. Will Moore be the number one receiver that quarterback Josh Allen badly needs? Now armed with another draft pick, are the Bears in a prime position to trade for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby? What does the Moore trade mean for Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown’s trade value? The New England Patriots released receiver Stefon Diggs yesterday, could he be headed to the Denver Broncos? Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is set to return to the lineup, how effective will he be in the playoffs? How soon can the Pittsburgh Steelers expect a decision from quarterback Aaron Rodgers? Will newly acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie give the Los Angeles Rams a top five defense? Are the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now the NBA’s villain? Could the NFL turn free agency into an in-person extravaganza? After trading McDuffie, are the Kansas City Chiefs taking a gap year in 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices