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Grant's Rant: 12-16-20 It's 2020 so why should the NFL make any sense? Dec 16, 2020

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So Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wants to go out and play a round of golf with Bruce Ahrens. NFL says NO!!! You could jeopardize the NFL season. And that's where it's got to be a 2020 thing. You can sweat, you can bleed, you can hug each other and exchange bodily fluids on the field or in practice during the week but DO NOT GO PLAY GOLF OUTSIDE. Oh c'mon now. And then there's the San Francisco 49rs. Let's all celebrate a defensive play in the end-zone. So what if we're losing, let's all look like idiots on the field and put on a show. Hear how I really feel about this nonsense in today's rant. Yes sir. It's 2020.

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Grant's Rant: 12-15-20 I'll say it again, Jon Gruden is way overrated. Dec 15, 2020

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That's right. What is it with him? What's so special to make him a $100 million dollar coach? I've said it before and I'll say it again, he's not that great and his team shows it. The Las Vegas Raiders have not shown one bit of consistency, they've fallen apart at various times for various reasons and there's no excuse for it. Oh, except for maybe the coaching. So what is it I'm missing Raiders fans? Really. Let me know. I don't get it.

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Episode 21: Steve Sands of NBC Golf talks courses and players from his 20+ years of covering the sport. Dec 15, 2020

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Today's show is a little different in that it's not often as a Sportcaster you can actually talk about "playing" the sport your talking about. Right? I mean, I can't go tell you what's it like to play in Wrigley Field or on the floor at Boston Garden or even in Sacramento at Golden One Center. You can be a super fan and get really close to the action but really, that's it. You're not going to go out there and play the sport the way the pros do it. But golf is different. You can play Pebble or Augusta or St. Andrews. You can experience the same course the pros play. You could actually even play the course with a pro and thanks to handicapping, hold your own. Steve Sands has not only covered the greatest golfers of the last 20 years, and yes, we'll talk about Tiger Woods, but he's also played the same courses. So we're going to have some fun talking golf today. We'll talk about players, we'll talk about courses and we'll talk about the future of the sport as technology has found it's way to alter play. And maybe not in a great way. But you'll have to listen to hear what Steve has to say about that. If you like the sport, you'll love the conversation today. Join us.

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Grant's Rant: 12-14-20 Harry Giles III has a little rant of his own. Dec 14, 2020

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Well, surely it's a little early to tell if the Sacramento Kings and Monte McNair would have like to have seen Harry Giles still in Sacramento but Harry now has a chip on his shoulder and something to prove. And if he can continue his play like he did the last two games against the Kings, not only are the Portland Trailblazers going to be happy about, it will be yet another loss for the Kings and one I ranted about when they made the trade. Harry had his own little rant after the game last night as he went social with how he feels but here's the deal, yeah, 37 points and 27 rebounds is good, but it's still pre-season. Let's get into the season and let Harry speak with action, not words. It's still too early to tell. That and more on today's rant.

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Episode 20: Suzyn Waldman shares her challenges and successes on her way to becoming a New York Yankee brodacaster. Dec 11, 2020

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I don't get easily impressed but today's interview with Suzyn Waldman left me wanting to talk more, learn more, hear more great stories from an incredible sportscaster. But more importantly, one incredible woman. She shares the relationships she's had with many of baseball's greats as she was growing up a Boston Red Sox fan. Making the transition to becoming one of the voices of the New York Yankees is a wonderful story of persistence, patience, perseverance and grit but what's even more inspiring, if you will, is her pursuit of a role that was traditionally relegated to men. This is a remarkable woman who is, without a doubt, one of the leaders in changing the face of sports broadcasting and opening the door for more women to succeed in a male dominated arena. Her stories are entertaining, enlightening and in some cases, difficult to hear. I cannot wait to get your feedback as you join us for the conversation. And to be honest, I can't wait to listen to it from the other side of the microphone.

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Grant's Rant: 12-11-20 The NBA needs to take immediate action. Mr. Silver are you listening? Dec 11, 2020

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This whole NBA situation coming into the beginning of the season is really getting ridiculous. First James Harden of the Houston Rockets acting like a 2 year old and now Kyrie Irving declining to speak with the press. How about thinking about the fans who are starving for engagement? Who want to hear from their stars? Who have lost their jobs and need sports as an escape? Who are locked down in their homes and would do anything to see their favorite teams and players on the court? So what's happening? Players are acting like babies and not realizing it may cost them, their teams and the league if it doesn't get turned around. It's time for some leadership Adam Silver. What are you going to do about it?

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Grant's Rant: 12-10-20 Odell Beckham Jr, you're not in New York anymore. Dec 10, 2020

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I really think this comes as a surprise. He seems to still want to talk about the New York Giants and rant about his departure and the way the team is playing but he seems to have forgotten that was 2 years ago! C'mon Odell. You're in Cleveland now and maybe when you're playing again, you can help the team out. But it doesn't seem they're hurting without you either. So I think it's time to stop with the nonsense about New York and pay attention to how you're going to eventually help the Browns. I'll talk about that and more in today's rant.

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Grant's Rant: 11-9-20 James Harden is getting under my skin. Dec 09, 2020

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All right, I know it seems like I'm out of my mind on this Harden thing because I am! A $40 million dollar paycheck next year and he's got an attitude with the new coach, the team, the city, what? WHAT IS IT JAMES??? People are out of work, they're looking for good stories, positive stories from their sports stars and this guy is acting like a whiney baby. Look, his mother, business partner and agent is chiming in now. Oh c'mon. He's the one responsible for not having a ring. He's had his chances. I'll refresh your memory in todays rant...

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Grant's Rant: 12-8-20 James Harden does it again. What will the Houston Rockets do? Dec 08, 2020

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I know, I just talked about this a couple of weeks back but this is disgraceful. James Harden of the Houston Rockets, superstar NBA figure, has decided to not participate with team practices until he's ready. If at all. If he doesn't get traded away. This Sunday he blew off team practice to attend a birthday party. Unmasked. And that is something in itself to be ashamed of. So what are the Rockets going to do about good ol' James? Seems they have a different set of rules for Harden then they do the rest of the team. This is the kind of attitude the really fires me up. You'll hear it all in today's rant.

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Episode 19: Sam Smith, author of The Jordan Rules, shares some great Michael Jordan stories from his sports writing career. Dec 08, 2020

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If you saw "The Last Dance", if you're a Chicago Bulls fan from the late 80's early 90's, or just simply a Michael Jordan fan, you're going to love my conversation with Sam Smith. Not only does he share some wonderful stories about his years covering the Chicago Bulls as a sports writer for the Chicago Tribune, but he also has some incredibly revealing stories about the team and more specifically, of course, Michael Jordan. Some will surprise you, some will not, but what he talks with me about really gives you a picture of the team and more importantly the one player that changed the face of basketball forever. As if that's not enough, we'll talk a bit about some of today's players in comparison and we'll hear how Sam feels about the comparison between Michael Jordan and his contemporary, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. That line alone has to get your attention! I think you're going to enjoy listening to today's show as much as I did talking with Sam, who now is a part of http://Bulls.com. Please be sure to give me some feedback. I look forward to hearing from you.

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