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Aaron Rodgers misses Jets minicamp, Kyrie Irving's NBA Finals struggles, Is the Lakers HC job good? Jun 11, 2024

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(00:00) Is the Lakers job a good one? / Is winning still LeBron James top priority? / Reaction to Kristaps Porzingis' injury update

(21:17) Reaction to Aaron Rodgers missing minicamp

(30:23) Expect Mike Tomlin to work well with Russell Wilson on the Steelers?

(35:34) How is this NBA Finals impacting Kyrie Irving's legacy?

(42:54) Nick's NBA Finals player rankings

(55:51) Can Brock Purdy lead the 49ers back to the Super Bowl?

(1:02:59) 27-year anniversary of the Michael Jordan "Flu Game"

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Dan Hurley turns down Lakers offer, Kyrie Irving struggles, Should Mavs panic down 0-2 to Celtics? Jun 10, 2024

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(00:00) Time for Mavericks to panic down 0-2 to Celtics?

(22:10) Dan Hurley reportedly turns down Lakers offer to be HC

(32:12) Should Celtics fan be worried about Kristaps Porzingis?

(37:10) Surprised by another Kyrie Irving dud in the NBA Finals?

(43:49) Should Luka Doncic be happy with how he played?

(55:34) Did Caitlin Clark get snubbed from the USA Olympic team?

(1:02:59) Nick's UFL Medals

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Celtics take Game 1, Caleb Williams confident in Bears, How did Luka & Mavs play? Jun 07, 2024

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(00:00) Celtics beat Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals

(21:57)Worried about Jayson Tatum’s performance? / Is Dan Hurley going to be the next Lakers HC?

(32:58) Caleb Williams on Bears: “We’re gonna be pretty damn good”

(37:05)Mike McDaniel reminds Dolphins players about 24-year playoff-win drought

(40:38) Put a grade on Luka Doncic’s Finals performance in loss

(50:44)Jalen Hurts says 95% of the offense is new

(57:24) Nick’s NBA Medals

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Luka Doncic Mavericks legacy with ring, BUD List, Dan Hurley next Lakers HC? Jun 06, 2024

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(00:00) Dan Hurley is the reported frontrunner for the Lakers HC job

(21:59) Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic would be greatest Mav ever with an NBA title?

(32:48) Better option as Lakers HC: Hurley or JJ Redick?

(37:08) Can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown afford another NBA Finals loss?

(43:48) Broussard's Under Duress List

(57:21) Game 1 a “must-win” more for Celtics or Mavericks?

(1:03:41) Who will be MVP of Game 1?

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LeBron James praises Kyrie Irving, Nick Sirianni's trash talk, Micah Parsons highest-paid non-QB? Jun 05, 2024

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(00:00) LeBron James wishes he still played with Kyrie Irving. Will JJ Redick work as Lakers HC?

(23:22) Good idea to make Micah Parsons the highest-paid non-QB?

(32:34) Like Nick Sirianni's trash talk?

(36:40) Chris Simms ranks Brock Purdy as the 17th best QB in the NFL

(44:29) Nick's Most to Gain from an NBA Finals win

(58:01) Reaction to a slimmed-down Tua Tagovailoa

(1:03:10) Caleb Williams reportedly already making Patrick Mahomes-like throws

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Celtics legacy with title win, Trevor Lawrence & Jags long-term deal debate, Worried about Cowboys? Jun 04, 2024

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(00:00) Are the Celtics an all-time great team with title win? / What is Kyrie Irving's legacy with a second title?

(22:27) Should Cowboys fans be worried about CeeDee Lamb?

(32:31) Should the Jaguars commit to Trevor Lawrence?

(39:36) Angel Reese: "Reason why we're watching women's basketball is not just because of 1 person"

(47:52) Nick's NBA Finals player rankings

(58:37) C.J. Stroud says he would take Eli Manning's career over Aaron Rodgers because of the championships

(1:04:58) Team USA a lock to win Gold at Olympics?

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Jayson Tatum's legacy with Finals win, Justin Jefferson record extension, Cowboys committed to Dak? Jun 03, 2024

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(00:00) Jayson Tatum’s Celtics legacy / Would Mavs title mean more for Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving?

(24:45) Justin Jefferson signs record extension with Vikings / Aaron Rodgers latest comments on his ability

(34:49) Should Caitlin Clark’s teammates be doing a better job to defend her?

(39:38) Buying that the Cowboys are committed to Dak Prescott?

(43:51) Will Kyrie Irving’s history have any impact in the NBA Finals?

(57:20)Is C.J. Stroud already a top 5 QB?

(1:03:36) Nick’s UFL Medals / Mac Jones at Jags practice

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Mavericks eliminate Timberwolves, NBA Finals picks, Is Hard Knocks good for Caleb Williams? May 31, 2024

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(00:00) Mavs eliminate Timberwolves and advance to NBA Finals. Is Luka Doncic the best player in the NBA?

(20:45) Who wins the finals: Mavericks or Celtics?

(32:37) Will Tee Higgins holdout be a distraction for Joe Burrow and the Bengals?

(37:27) Is Hard Knocks good or bad for a rookie Caleb Williams?

(44:24) Should the Timberwolves run it back?

(57:53) Russell Wilson says that Justin Fields “would strike fear in some defenses” as an offensive weapon

(1:03:38) Anthony Edwards mentions Wildes in new Adidas ad

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Mavericks vs Timberwolves Game 5, BUD List, Dolphins and Jaylen Waddle sign extension May 30, 2024

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(00:00) Mavericks vs Timberwolves Game 5 tonight

(22:39) Dolphins and Jaylen Waddle agree to extension. What does this mean for CeeDee Lamb?

(33:01) Is Chris Jones the best defensive player in the NFL?

(37:37) Will Trevor Lawrence reach elite status this year?

(43:00) Broussard's Under Duress List

(56:42) Aaron Rodgers has foot examined at OTAs

(1:03:40) Mavs at T-Wolves tonight. Who wins Game 5?

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Timberwolves win Game 4, Bronny James will remain in NBA Draft, Are Bills Super Bowl or bust? May 29, 2024

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(00:00) Timberwolves beat Mavericks 105-100. Should the Mavs be worried?

(19:33) Are Josh Allen and the Bills Super Bowl or bust?

(30:35) Bronny James will remain in the 2024 NBA Draft

(35:59) NBA offseason hypothetical deals

(44:14) Nick’s NFL Tiers 99 days out from the start of the season

(55:27) MLB incorporates Negro League stats

(1:03:35) Nick’s NBA Medals / Drake Maye signs rookie deal

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