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The Sports Reporters - Episode 394 - Game 7 Classics. Young Stars Announce Themselves. Rahm U.S. Open Champ Jun 21, 2021

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Say hello to the Atlanta Hawks! They advance to the Eastern Conference Finals where they will meet the Milwaukee Bucks. Why it's about much more than a "super team". A changing of the guard in the NBA as some of the young stars announce themselves to the world. And why the right guy won the U.S. Open.

The Sports Reporters - Episode 393 - Surprising Results in the NBA Playoffs. War of Attrition in Sports. Going Cold Stickum Jun 17, 2021

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Everyone was counting the Los Angeles Clippers out after the Kawhi Leonard injury but Paul George shows up big! Can he continue his hot play and repeat his game 5 performance? Why Utah possibly squandered a golden opportunity. How about those Atlanta Hawks?! They rally from 26 points down to beat the 76ers and take a 3-2 series lead. The Trae Young coming out party continues and just how important is Lou Williams to the Hawks' success? We need to discuss Doc Rivers and theses Sixers... Doc has some history with blown leads. Why hasn't Ben Simmons developed a better shooting form? And is Joel Embiid wearing down? Kevin Durant put on a playoff performance for the ages as the Nets are one win away from taking care of Milwaukee. How questionable coaching decisions are hurting the Bucks. And why it's time for Giannis to make a statement like KD did. MLB is not messing around with their crackdown on the "sticky stuff". Was it the right call to do this mid-year? Golf's US Open gets underway... Can Phil strike again?

The Sports Reporters - Episode 392 - NBA Playoff Equilibrium Shifts on Health. Novak Djokovic's Place in History Jun 14, 2021

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The Nets' Kyrie Irving suffers an injury leaving Kevin Durant to shoulder the load. Are the Nets in danger of being bounced from the playoffs by a hungry Bucks team? Who will step up and score? Why health continues to be a major story in these playoffs. Why is Giannis Antetokounmpo so criticized? His time to shine is now. Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are heading to the Western Conference Finals! Can the Suns win it all? Plus, Novak Djokovic is closing in on history. Discussing how he erased a two-set deficit to win the French Open. Is he the greatest tennis player of all time?

The Sports Reporters - Episode 391 - NBA Playoff Contenders. MLB Sticky Stuff - Fair or Foul? Potential Michigan Scandal Jun 10, 2021

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Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns is playing some inspired basketball and it's great to see the veteran shine during the playoffs. How the Suns are destroying the Nuggets. You know it's bad for Denver when the head coach says the team quit! Donovan Mitchell only seems to be talked about when the Jazz go on a playoff run. Why it's trick or treat with the Clippers. The Bucks can't hang with the Nets even with out Harden. When will Milwaukee get Giannis a true number 2? How will MLB regulate foreign substances on the baseball? Is it cheating or just pushing the edge? And a potentially devastating scandal is looming at the University of Michigan. What did former football coach, Bo Schembechler, know about inappropriate touching between a team doctor and players? If this turns out to be true... does he get the Joe Paterno treatment?

The Sports Reporters - Episode 390 - Kawhi/Clippers Come Up Clutch. NBA Playoffs Head to 2nd Round. Rahm Pulled for Covid Jun 07, 2021

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The Clippers and Mavericks went the full 7 games but Kawhi and the Clips come up clutch. Ty Lue's coaching job. Does Luka need help? Can the Clippers go on and beat the Jazz? Breaking down the 2nd round matchups. Discussing the Lakers' exit. Will LeBron win another title in his career? Julio Jones is traded from the Falcons to the Titans... Wasn't the price for him higher? Find out what the Titans gave up to get him. Jon Rahm gets informed of a positive Covid-19 test right after finishing the third round at the Memorial... Why it cost him big. And how come the PGA players aren't all vaccinated? If the PGA asks the fans to be... Shouldn't the players be? And where have all the stars gone at the French Open?!

The Sports Reporters - Episode 389 - Coach K Hanging Up the Whistle. No Containing Luka & Trae! Baffert Suspended Jun 03, 2021

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Legendary Duke basketball coach, Mike Krzyzewski, announces he will retire at the end of next season. Is he the best college basketball coach of all time? The guys discuss his Hall of Fame career. A major landscape shift in Boston as long time GM, Danny Ainge, announces his retirement... Is naming coach Brad Stevens to the position the right call? Who is going to coach the Celtics? And is Stevens really done with coaching at 44? In playoff game action: Luka Doncic and Trae Young just can't be stopped as the Hawks close out the Knicks and the Mavs inch closer to closing out the Clippers. Can the Suns close out the Lakers? Or will LeBron keep the champs alive? And Hall of Fame horse racing trainer, Bob Baffert, receives a two year suspension from Churchill Downs for a second positive drug test on his horse, Medina Spirit... Does this incident challenge his legacy?

The Sports Reporters - Episode 388 - Awful Fan Incidents Continue. NBA Health Narrative. Osaka Withdraw Irony Jun 01, 2021

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A string of nonsensical fan interactions in the NBA playoffs has taken away from some of the great games being played. How can the league stop it? Why do fans seem so angry at players? And does the media and team marketing feed into it a little? In actual game action... Who poses the greatest threat to the Nets in the East? Can the Lakers battle through injuries? And speaking of health... Has that become the primary narrative in the NBA playoffs? Naomi Osaka officially withdraws from the French Open. The guys discuss the irony in her decision to leave the tennis tournament.

The Sports Reporters - Episode 387 - Ascending Talent in the NBA Playoffs. NFL Enjoying Rodgers Drama? Interview Value May 27, 2021

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The NBA playoffs are heating up and Madison Square Garden has roared back to life. The guys discuss the first round and look ahead to upcoming games. So much young talent in the league! Ja Morant, Trae Young, Luka Doncic all making playoff memories. Plus, is the NFL enjoying all this Green Bay Packers-Aaron Rodgers drama? It sure keeps the NFL top of mind and gives us plenty to discuss in the off season! But what is the end game in Green Bay? And discussing the value of the press conference and player interview... Naomi Osaka announced she will not do any press over at the French Open citing mental health. Do we need to hear from players as much? All this and much more on the legendary Sports Reporters Podcast!

The Sports Reporters - Episode 386 - Lefty Out Duals the Youngsters at the PGA Championship. Fandom Springs Back to Life May 24, 2021

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Phil Mickelson becomes the oldest golfer to win a major, defeating a talented field at the PGA Championship. Bob and Mitch discuss this remarkable accomplishment and debate if Phil could win another major. How the course and mother nature played a role. The mob scene at the 18th that left Brooks Koepka un-happy. And how Lefty's win counters the awfulness of the Tiger Woods accident. Plus, the NBA playoffs kicked off with a bang! How the young stars stole the show. Cause for concern for the Lakers? Can Memphis continue to ride their momentum? A glimpse into what Brooklyn can do with their big 3. And thoughts on having the fans back at these games/events... It sure makes a difference.

The Sports Reporters - Episode 385 - NBA Play-In Tournament Kicks Off With a Bang! 1st Round Match-Ups Catching Our Eye May 20, 2021

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LeBron James hits a deeeeeep 3 pointer in the NBA's Play-In Tournament to clinch the 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs and we couldn't be more excited! What a fun way to launch into the NBA playoffs. Breaking down all the action. Assessing the Lakers talent. Why the Warriors will be a tough out. Discussing Jayson Tatum's Larry Bird moment. And then the guys get into some of the eye catching match ups in the first round... there are some tasty ones! Plus, its coast-to-coast fun in MLB. How do we account for all these no-hitters? And did Tony La Russa embarrass himself with his unwritten rules issue with his team?

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