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The Umpires of Tomorrow Apr 10, 2023

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Robots are calling the strike zone across Triple-A baseball, and they could be coming to the major leagues soon. Sports Illustrated writer Emma Baccellieri joins us to talk about the implications robot umpires could have on the game, and what exactly constitutes a "perfect strike zone."

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The Arizona Coyotes Bite Back Apr 07, 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes are suing the city of Phoenix for $2.3 billion in damages, which is "coincidentally" how much they plan to spend on their new arena development in Tempe. Owen breaks down that story, and then we hear from Intersport Global President Brian Greybill on turning big sporting events like the Masters into full-fledged fan experiences.

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The Masters Edition Apr 06, 2023

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Today begins a tradition unlike any other. The Masters kicks off in Augusta, Georgia and we've got Senior Writer Mike McCarthy joining us to give us all the details we need to know for the hallowed event. PGA Tour commentator and 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman gives us an inside look at the acclaimed tournament.

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How Sabrina Ionescu is Changing the Game Apr 05, 2023

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Sabrina Ionescu joins our Editor-in-Chief Ernest Baker to share a look on her journey as a basketball player, as well as the growth of her personal brand. We also hear Reporter Amanda Christovich's takeaways from UConn's national championship, and how the women's side of the tournament has skyrocketed in popularity.

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WWE's Knockout Acquisition Apr 04, 2023

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Endeavor merged two of the largest sports entertainment companies in WWE and the UFC to create a sports media juggernaut. Senior Reporter AJ Perez joins to break down that heavyweight deal. We also hear from Seattle Mariners President of Business Operations Catie Griggs on what it takes to run a baseball organization from behind-the-scenes.

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How to Feed the Masses Apr 03, 2023

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Doug Greenberg fills in for Owen to give an update on MLB after the league's opening weekend. We also hear from Belinda Oakley, CEO of Sodexo Live! to hear a behind-the-scenes look of what it's like feeding the fans of a major league stadium.

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A Historic Deal for Baseball Players Mar 31, 2023

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Opening Day has come and gone, but there's still big news for baseball! The MiLB has reached a deal on a collective bargaining agreement for the first time in history, and we've brought on the man who broke the news himself - Athletic Senior Writer Evan Drellich. We also don't want you to forget about the final four coming up this weekend, so stay tuned for one last preview of the big dance.

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The Opening Day Special w/ Eno Sarris Mar 30, 2023

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Opening Day is here! The Athletic National Writer Eno Sarris joins us to take a look at the first day of the Major League Baseball regular season. He breaks down the new rule changes for the sport, and speculates on the best teams in the league division-by-division.

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The Biggest Matchup in College Basketball Mar 29, 2023

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The Final Four for the Women's NCAA Tournament is set, featuring one of the most anticipated matchups in college basketball between reigning champion South Carolina and offensive powerhouse Iowa. Amanda Christovich joins to break down the matchup and give all her takes on the upcoming Final Four. We also hear from our senior reporter AJ Perez with an update on the NFL owner's meetings in Phoenix, AZ.

00:00:00 - Intro/AJ Perez gives update on NFL owner's meeting

00:05:25 - Quick News: Private Equity Investment in NFL, Man Utd Sale, and more

00:07:53 - Amanda Christovich on the Women's Final Four

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NIL's Impact on the NCAA Tournament Mar 28, 2023

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Reporter Amanda Christovich joins the pod to break down the unusual Final Four we find ourselves with in this year's Men's NCAA Tournament. We're also joined by Jim Cavale, the founder and CEO of INFLCR (think of LinkedIn for NIL athletes). Cavale shares his thoughts on the landscape of NIL, and how the NCAA could go about regulating it in the future.

00:00:45 - Why there is such an unusual Final Four

00:06:25 - Amanda's firsthand look at FAU's Final Four run

00:08:40 - Jim Cavale breaks down INFLCR

00:10:21 - The lack of regulation in the NIL Landscape

00:16:25 - NCAA President Charlie Baker's time in DC

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