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Grant's Rant: 5-31-21 In Tennis, it appears rules is rules...right Naomi? May 31, 2021

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First, a special Thank You to those who fought for our freedom and paid the ultimate price as we honor and remember those lost in service to our country this Memorial Day.
Now, Naomi Osaka, one of the hottest players in tennis has decided she is not going to talk with the media. And in some sports, that may be fine. But in tennis, it is not. It's an obligation and part of the rules. Less time with the media means more time to possibly gain an advantage with other players who are following the rules. But no, Ms Osaka has a health problem. A mental health issue that she claims is going to need to be catered to and therefore, no media. Hmmm. But playing tennis is front of 20,000 fans doesn't bother you? What do I know?
So those responsible have not only fined her $15,000 for not showing up for the media, she may default from playing. That's going to be interesting to see how this one gets handled. And I've got a few more observations up my sleeve you'll want to hear in today's rant. Have a great Memorial Day celebration with friends and family and be safe.

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Episode 68: Tony Bruno, ESPN, FOX and local radio broadcaster talks frankly and candidly about his career. May 28, 2021

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A 50 year career in the sports broadcasting industry with stints at ESPN, FOX and Sirius XM, Tony Bruno has seen it all. Today we talk about the challenges young broadcasters face, the challenges current broadcasters face and the experience and maturity to to what you believe is the right thing. Tony's career saw him share microphones with the likes of Keith Oberman and Charlie Steiner. Certainly iconic sportscasters of their time. We reminisce, we lament and we look to the future of the industry in a candid discussion from two guys who have put it all out there and taken some lumps for it. This is a high energy discussion I really think you're going to enjoy. Especially if you're from Philadelphia!

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Grant's Rant: 5-28-21 Popcorn creates a babbling, blundering ridiculous outburst. May 28, 2021

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So Russel Westbrook has a fan dump popcorn on him in Philadelphia. Not cool at all. The fan is apprehended and will be dealt with by authorities with the jurisdiction to do so. But NO, that's not good enough for Lebron James who has decided he wants to be judge and jury, have the fan exposed immediately and what? Yeah, what Lebron? Then what? Why are you even sticking your nose in this situation? Enough already. Get ready for the next playoff game, not the next movie. I'm sure they'll save you some popcorn.

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Grant's Rant: 5-27-21 Hey Olympians, just do what got you there, nothing more. May 27, 2021

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In a rare move of leadership, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) did what they should do and they took a stand stating: there will be no political, religious or racial demonstrations allowed to take place. Well now. I applaud that move. That's exactly how it should be and I'll watch. And at the first sign of anything other than the sport, I'll not watch. That simple. I want to see the athletic performance and the efforts and the games. Period. And I suspect the sheer reason the IOC is doing this, is because I'm not alone. The Olympic games are just that. Not a forum for athletes to spread a message that has nothing to do with the reason they are there. Respect that and the other countries you're competing with. Agree/disagree? Reach out to me on Twitter or YouTube and let's talk about it.

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Grant's Rant: 5-26-21 Who blinks first in Green Bay? May 26, 2021

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Aaron Rodgers continues his little game with the Packers front office by not naming names and airing his dirt publicly. He's going to play the spoiled brat routine and just beat around the bush instead of saying what he really wants and what he would like to happen. He wants GM Brian Gutekunst out, or he wants out. Good for Green Bay's leadership in that they aren't leaning into the game. Players, as good as they may be and Aaron is good, don't run the show. There are players and there are managers. The co-exist and a good one of either does not threaten to hurt the team because of an action the other may have performed. Last I checked, neither had "owner" after their names. Get it together guys. Enough is enough.

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Grant's Rant: 5-25-21 Whoa, now, hold on a minute here... May 25, 2021

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Las Vegas aces player Liz Cambage lashes out at Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller for his offensive comments about her size to a ref during the game. So Curt gets a one game suspension and a $10,000 fine. And apologizes to Liz as well. While Liz goes on social media and gets away with commenting on his size AND his ethnicity and his gender...with, as of this time, no consequence. So in this case, do two wrongs make one right? I don't think so.

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Episode 67: My Top 5 Greatest NBA Broadcasters. May 25, 2021

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I love this. I'm going to share with you my top five picks for best NBA broadcasters. You may agree with me or not but I'll give you backup and observations on why I chose who I chose. I'll give you a few in my notes here. #4) Joe Tait..."Have a good night everybody." #3 Bill King...think about this, he called the A's games, the Raiders games and the Warriors games. "Holy Toledo!" And he's a recipient of baseball's highest honor for broadcasters, the Ford C. Frick award. How about #5? Al McCoy. The radio broadcast voice of the Phoenix Suns since 1972. Yeah, that says 1972! He's the longest tenured NBA announcer with 49 years on the air for the same team. And, for all you load management folk, Al has only missed, get this, one game in the entire 49 years. One. That's suiting up and coming to play every day. "Shazam!" Play along and see if you can figure out who I have at the top. You can probably get there on your own but you'll have to listen to find out who it really is. And let me know yours. Hit me up on twitter or comment on YouTube. @grantnapearshow

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Grant's Rant: 5-24-21 Two things you thought you would never hear. May 24, 2021

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1) Marv Albert is retiring. At 80 years old he's finally going to take a break. "The voice of Basketball" has been with us for as long as I can recall and he was an aspiration to me in my career.
2) The NBA is looking into a mid-season tournament. Really? And that would be to what...generate more dollars for a slumping league? The comments range from Why? to NO? to Not interested. It's going to be interesting to see what happens and who cares. Let me know your opinion. You can reach me on Twitter: @grantnapearshow Look forward to hearing from you.

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Grant's Rant: 5-21-21 Has Japan gone goofy over the Summer Olympics? May 21, 2021

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How is Japan supposed to host the world for the Olympics in two months despite only 2% of the population being vaccinated? And I'm only referencing the Japanese population. This is a global event and worldwide, Covid is still a major pandemic. Look at India, Indonesia, Brazil to name just a few. And they're going to field teams for the Olympics? What will that bring to Japan? What will those athletes possibly take with from Japan and bring home? Could the Olympics become a super spreading event of global proportion? Who wants to find out? The Japanese population at large, apparently do not as they have a petition circulating that already has over 300,000 signatures. So what to do? It's not too late to make a change in the interest of safety. But... will anyone make that call? We'll have to wait and see now, won't we?

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Episode 66: Jerry Reynolds gets real about the Kings season and next year. May 20, 2021

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Jerry Reynolds recaps the Sacramento Kings season and potential plans for the future of the team and, of course, that means a discussion that includes Marvin Bagley and Buddy Hield. On defense, "they went from Godawful bad to bad". And , by comparison to the other losing season teams last year, only the Kings didn't improve while the other 5 are either playing in or have made the play-offs already. Always a witty conversation and today does not disappoint. And what about the coaching ? You'll have to listen to find out what he thinks.

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