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What happened between Robert Kraft and Macklemore? Does the NHL need to address Ovechkin's Putin ties? (Episode 1481 Hour 1) Sep 15, 2026

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You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘semantics’ as in Robert Kraft as in Macklemore as in Ed Sheeran as in concerts. What do all three of those have to do with one another? (19:00) Alexander Ovechkin is one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Alexander Ovechkin is also a big fan of Putin. That is not great for the NHL, but do they care enough to say anything? (31:20) Review: Emmy’s. (39:50) NPPOD. (43:30) The NFL ratings are great again. No surprise. It is the only constant in TV, but even sometimes dissecting them shows a problem.

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - A Brand New Studio | Reaction to Dolphins Opener Sep 14, 2026

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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow officially has new digs for the show, as he will permanently be recording from the Meadowlark Studios in Miami. Zas gives his positive and negative notes for the Dolphins season opening loss at the Raiders. Plus, a full Week 1 NFL Rundown. And, Zaslow details his weekend in College Station, Texas.

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MLB Postseason Race: Two weeks left of regular season baseball! What happened to local journalism!? (Episode 1480 Hour 2) Sep 14, 2026

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You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The MLB season is coming to a close. Two weeks to go! What are we watching? (13:10) Greg Cote was let go after 50 years at the Miami Herald. That is the sign of where local journalism is now. Local papers are going away. (22:48) Let’s talk about scheduling. Sunday was the NFL Week 1, MLB games, the US Open Men’s Final, and the Women’s FIBA World Cup Final. Why? (28:10) Ted Cruz was on College Gameday. The schilling is continuing. (37:20) Mark Walter is selling more. This time it is Chelsea. Before it was the Lakers. Sell Sell Sell! (43:20) The Premier League is having a TV issue. Like every sports league in the world sans the NFL.

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Steve Ballmer releases a Sunday News Dump like no other! NFL Week 1: Why is Deshaun Watson still playing? (Episode 1480 Hour 1) Sep 14, 2026

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You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘me culp’ as in mea culpa as in accountability as in Steve Ballmer as in the Clippers as in the NBA. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has released a statement on the NBA’s findings. What did he have to say? Is he going to fight this all in court? (22:00) What is going on with the Cleveland Browns? Why can’t they just stop being themselves? Deshaun Watson is not an NFL quarterback anymore. Stop the circus. (27:10) What are some other takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL season? (34:40) Review: Disclosure Day. (40:10) NPPOD. (44:50) Cam Schlitter is the Cy Young winner. Aaron Judge says he’s team MVP, but no league MVP

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It's Coca Friday! Stories from El Camino, Volcanoes in Italy, and other things! (Episode 1479 Hour 2) Sep 11, 2026

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It’s the first ever in-person Coca Friday. Matthew Coca (me) joins David to talk about his journey on the El Camino, what happened in Italy, grief, strength, ending cancer, and then brief sports talk!

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Feds have opened a case against the Clippers, Ballmer, and Kawhi!? 25th anniversary of 9/11 (Episode 1479 Hour 1) Sep 11, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘criminal’ as in the Clippers as in Steve Ballmer as in Kawhi Leonard as in federal prosecutors are now investigating. Uh oh. What does this all mean? What is the crime? (32:55) Today is the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Everyone remembers where they were that day. (43:30) Review: Chris and Martina - The Final Set. (46:15) NPPOD.

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - What To Expect of the Dolphins | Mark Schlereth and Jamey Eisenberg join Sep 10, 2026

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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow is ready for the Dolphins opener this Sunday and is joined by Super Bowl Champion and NFL on Fox's, Mark Schlereth, ahead of the game in Vegas. Plus, the NFL kicked off its season last night, and everyone has to set their Fantasy Football lineup. CBS Sports Fantasy Football expert, Jamey Eisenberg, helps preview all the Week 1 action.

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Mike Ryan joins the show on DLS, NASCAR love, and story fatigue! When will the Kawhi trade go through? (Episode 1478 Hour 2) Sep 10, 2026

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Mike Ryan joins the show today! We talk DLS, Miami Hurricanes, NASCAR! (26:00) What’s the latest on the Kawhi trade? Is he on the Raptors? Is he on the Clippers? (37:40) Aaron Rodgers is back in the news. He just loves to talk. Swears he doesn’t ever want to make headlines, but yet here he goes again. (44:10) Tennis talk! The WTA could go bankrupt?

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NFL BACK: Darnold injured, Drake Maye disappoints! What's happened to last year's MLB superstars? ESPN responds to our story! (Episode 1478 Hour 1) Sep 10, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘decisions’ as in Drake Maye as in the Patriots as in the Seahawks as in the NFL is back! Sam Darnold got hurt during the first drive of the season. AJ Brown got hurt in his debut. And the Patriots blew a 10-point lead to Drew Lock? (13:16) What is happening to baseball’s superstars? ESPN wrote about stars from last season that have not performed this year. What’s going on? (29:17) Review: Mayday. (31:50) ESPN finally responded to that Clippers report. You know which one I’m talking about. (48:00) NPPOD.

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - Zaslow and Amber Wilson | The NFL is Here Sep 09, 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). Zas and Amber preview their next stop for the College Football Campus Tour in College Station, discuss the SEC threatening LSU, why Zaslow's wife is mad at him, and Amber debuts her NFL Power Rankings.

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