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Thunder win Game 2! The ultimate value of a young ace! The Angels may lose Los Angeles!? (Episode 1460 Hour 1) May 21, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘squiggly’ as in squiggly line as in the Thunder as in the Spurs as in SGA as in Wemby. The series is all tied up. Jalen Williams is hurt. Dylan Harper is hurt. There were fouls called and fouls not called. (7:10) The Yankees and Blue Jays had their aces go last night. The aces are young. The aces are not getting back hundreds of millions. But they are aces. So why do teams keep giving out these monster deals? (15:11) Shohei Ohtani is the best. I just can’t. A leadoff HR and a scoreless outing pitching. It’s just crazy. (20:10) The tarps off movement is sweeping the nation. Shirtless fans at MLB games are losing their minds in the stands. And teams have fully embraced it! (27:00) The Angels of where? Lawmakers in California want the Angels to lose the Los Angeles part of the team name. What? (33:10) Review: Marty, Life is Short. (39:00) NPPOD. Let’s take a second to talk about Gerrit Cole and his return for the Yankees. (45:25) Aaron Rodgers says this season is his last year. It’s over. One last ride.

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - Zaslow and Amber Wilson on the Knicks Wild Comeback May 20, 2026

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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow is joined by his ESPN Radio cohost, Amber Wilson, for her weekly spot (presented by Sawgrass Infiniti). Zaslow and Amber recap a wild Game 1 in New York, as the Knicks complete a historic comeback against the Cavaliers. Did the Knicks win, or did the Cavaliers lose? Also, is it ok to enjoy that game last night if you're a Heat fan? Plus, has there ever been an NBA star you can rely on less than James Harden?

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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! 2012 Marlins troubles! Handling of top MLB prospects! (Episode 1459 Hour 2) May 20, 2026

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It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me about the 2012 Marlins and what went wrong with that team. (19:43) Does signing these new longterm rookie deals put an end to service time manipulation? (25:17) What do you think of the handling of Bryce Eldridge by the Giants? (34:00) Do players care about surgery when they’re chasing velocity or are they way more focused in making money? Coca makes a mistake so now I have to answer another question! This is about helping prospects get housing when they get called up. -- what a mess the end of the show was, sorry! Technology problems!

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Brunson leads Knicks to HISTORIC comeback! Jason Kidd loses the Mavericks battle for control! (Episode 1459 Hour 1) May 20, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘yogi’ as in it is never over till it’s over as in the Knicks as in the Cavaliers as in historic. The Knicks came back from down 22 points in the 4th quarter. Excuse me? Jalen Brunson put on a 4th quarter and overtime show. It was simply historic. What a collapse by Mitchell, Harden, and the Cavaliers. (12:30) Jason Kidd was fired. That’s it. Masai Ujiri comes in as team president and his first move is a big one. (22:40) What is different about baseball that is causing oblique injuries? This never used to be a thing. The Miami Marlins spoke with ESPN about what the team is trying to do. (33:50) Review: The Lunch Box. (38:15) NPPOD. (42:00) The NFL is adding another game to the season. It's happening. And this is how I know!

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - Tablet Time Made Difficult May 19, 2026

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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow was faced with a very difficult task of being able to balance watching both the hockey and basketball, all during Tablet Time. Plus, Zaslow explains the most impressive part of Victor Wembanyama's Game 1 performance. Also, a huge return to Monday Night RAW by Brock Lesnar. And, Jaylen Brown continues to get crushed by the media and former Celtics.

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Comedian Brad Williams joins the show! Are the Bears going to figure out Chicago? Jaguars win the battle vs Urban Meyer! (Episode 1458 Hour 2) May 19, 2026

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Brad Williams joins the show! He’s got a new special out on his YouTube channel called Live on Short Street! Go check it out YouTube.com/@BradWilliamsComedy. (28:30) What is happening in Chicago? Are they getting a new stadium for the Bears or are they moving to Indiana? (35:47) The Mets new signing Bo Bichette had some interesting things to say about his deal. It’s a 3-year deal, but with two opt-outs. BUT! He says he looks at it like a 3-year deal. (40:20) We have a slight correction on Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal. (44:30) Urban Meyer did not get paid. The Jaguars clear $30 million.

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Wemby and the Spurs have arrived! Nothing like an NHL Game 7! (Episode 1458 Hour 1) May 19, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘motivation’ as in SGA as in Chet as in the Oklahoma City Thunder as in Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs beat the Thunder in double overtime. Wemby went off for 40/20. Wemby played a game that people will remember for a long, long time. What a performance from he, and Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle. (12:10) The Buffalo Sabres waited 15 years to get back to the playoffs. The Buffalo Sabres lost a Game 7 at home against the Montreal Canadiens in overtime. Sad. But the Canadiens did it on the road. It was the theme of this series! (20:00) Tom Dundon is still getting crushed by fans. The new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers recently went on a podcast to respond to criticism. (31:34) Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures. (34:50) NPPOD. (37:10) An almost no-hitter. TJ Ginn of the Athletics made it into the 9th inning. And then six pitches later the Athletics lost. Wow. (41:42) Pete Crow-Armstrong is an exciting player. Pete Crow-Armstrong is a young player. Pete Crow-Armstrong needs to be better. (45:50) Something happened during the Nationals game on Sunday that simply can’t happen. Three stooges brought a banner in the stadium that displayed a hateful message

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - These NBA Playoffs.......Not Good May 18, 2026

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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow has to be honest when it comes to these NBA Playoffs......they've been bad. Also, Zaslow gives his favorite Miami Game 7 moments. Plus, how could anyone have been surprised with how Rousey vs Carano went down? And, Jaylen Brown continues to swing low.

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Blake Snell and the loose body problem! Edwin Diaz implicated in illegal cockfighting ring! Is Tampa getting a new Rays stadium now!? (Episode 1457 Hour 2) May 18, 2026

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We have reached the loose body problem portion of the season. Blake Snell is now on the injured list. Blake Snell has loose bodies in his elbow. He is added to the long list of players dealing with this. (9:08) The Dodgers might have a slight Edwin Díaz problem. A report from USA Today exposed him as being part of an illegal cockfighting ring in Puerto Rico. Uh oh. (28:10) The Phillies are HOT! (33:50) The Tampa Bay Rays are closer to a new stadium in Tampa. Is this deja vu? Another announcement! Does this one mean anything more? (42:25) There’s another bill that was put forward in front of congress. This one is about private equity and the rising cost of youth sports.

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Cavs SMOKE Pistons in Game 7 blowout! Are you mad at Shams over the MVP tweet? The Bucks have ANOTHER problem! (Episode 1457 Hour 1) May 18, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘disadvantage’ as in home-court as in NBA as in playoffs as in Game 7 as in Pistons as in Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Pistons. Embarrassing display. 3rd largest Game 7 blowout on the road in NBA history. (10:08) SGA is back. As in back-to-back MVP. But let’s discuss something that happened with the announcement. (20:54) The Bucks have a problem. Myles Turner went on his podcast and just aired out the dirt inside the Milwaukee Bucks organization. Woof. (30:20) The Vegas Golden Knights are in trouble. A fine for the coach. A draft pick lost. Yikes! (38:37) Review: Lord of the Flies. (43:08) NPPOD. (47:26) Aaron Rodgers is back with the Steelers… hooray.

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