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Nightcap - Hour 1: Taylor Swift, Lillard returns to Portland, Kevin Durant vs. Larry Bird Feb 01, 2024

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Shannon Sharpe and Gilbert Arenas react to Unc’s previous comments about Taylor Swift, Damian Lillard losing in his return to Portland, and debate who is a better all-time player: Larry Bird or Kevin Durant.

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Hoops Tonight - Warriors take down 76ers, LeBron puts pressure on Lakers, Chet vs. Wembanyama Feb 01, 2024

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Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 119-107 win over Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Steph Curry went off for 37 points, and has been looking like his old MVP self as of late. Jason then dives into LeBron James and whether he could request a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers due to the team's struggles this season. Finally, Jason discusses the Rookie of the Year race between Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Then, Jason is joined by Carter Rodriguez of The Chase Down Podcast to discuss all things Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys break down how with Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen shouldering the load, the Cavs are a dark horse contender in the Eastern Conference. The guys then discuss whether LeBron James could come back to the Cavaliers and end his career where it started, in Cleveland. (51:00) #volume

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Nerd Sesh - Are Knicks & Cavs serious contenders, All-Star Selections Jan 31, 2024

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The nerds discuss some of the NBA's hottest teams, breaking down how far Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks can go in the playoffs, whether Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers should be the new favorite out West, and if the Cleveland Cavaliers need to make some serious change despite what Donovan Mitchell has been doing lately. Then, they give their all-star team ballots, deliberating whether the Boston Celtics deserve three all-stars and if Paul George or Lauri Markkanen makes a stronger case in the West.

Timestamps

00:00:49 - How far can the New York Knicks go in the playoffs?

00:17:43 - Are the Los Angeles Clippers the favorite out West?

00:29:39 - Are the Cleveland Cavaliers a serious threat in the East?

00:40:46 - The nerds give out their Eastern Conference All-Star ballots

00:52:49 - The nerds give out their Western Conference All-Star ballots

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3 and Out - Ben Johnson staying in Detroit, Arthur Smith to Pittsburgh, Mailbag Jan 31, 2024

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John dives into the news that Ben Johnson is going to stay in Detroit, why would he forego head coaching opportunities two years in a row, will his stock ever be higher, what's expected from the Lions now their coaches are coming back. Also, Pittsburgh makes a huge splash by bringing in Arthur Smith to bolster their offense.

Later, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.

5:38 - Ben Johnson is staying in Detroit

18:54 - Arthur Smith is so important

34:55 - Mailbag

35:17 - Why do the 49ers struggle against the run

37:38 - Why would Ben Johnson turn down HC jobs

40:51 - What will the Commanders do

46:34 - Adam Silver gets extended

47:49 - NFL in Mexico is growing

50:30 - What does the Seahawks offseason look like

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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Nick Wright Pt. 2, NFL’s HUGE TV Ratings, Is Tatum A Top-10 Player? Mahomes A Top-2 QB All Time, Chiefs BETTER Without Tyreek? Jan 31, 2024

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 for part two!

They dive into the reasons behind the continuing explosion of popularity of the NFL (3:00) and the reasons the NBA has been completely left in the dust (12:30). They list the players they would take ahead of Jayson Tatum in order to win a Game 7 and why he wouldn’t be the best player on the court in any late-round playoff series (17:00)

They argue why Patrick Mahomes has already established himself as a top-2 quarterback in NFL history and his path to catch Brady (24:0). They also debate whether the Chiefs are actually a better team WITHOUT all-world wide receiver Tyreek Hill (32:00).

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Straight Fire - Twitter Dorks Hate Taylor Swift, Ben Johnson's Odd Decision & Should the Lakers Trade LeBron?!? Jan 31, 2024

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why so many football fans on social media seem to have it out for Taylor Swift (3:13), Ben Johnson’s peculiar decision withdraw his name from the current NFL head coach hiring cycle to stay on as the Detroit Lions offense coordinator (5:55), the narrative that the Los Angeles Lakers should consider trading away LeBron James (18:45) and whether a trade for someone like Dejounte Murray or Zach LaVine would be enough to vault the Lakers back into NBA Championship contention (33:02).

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Draymond Green Show - Warriors-76ers Reaction + Joel Embiid's Injury Jan 31, 2024

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Draymond Green breaks down the Warriors win over the 76ers including Joel Embiid's injury and how it factors in to the 65 game awards limit, Jonathan Kuminga's continued excellence, and more. Then he discusses the All-Star starters being released and Doc Rivers being hired by the Milwaukee Bucks.

1:00 Warriors-76ers
5:00 Joel Embiid injury
26:00 All-Star starters
31:00 Doc Rivers hiring

Produced by: Jackson Safon

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Usher Jan 31, 2024

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The legendary Usher joins Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay for a drink and chat that goes far beyond the music charts. Usher gives the inside scoop on his upcoming performance during the Super Bowl Halftime Show and drops a bombshell – he was once slated to be part of a mega group featuring Jay-Z, Pharrell, and Diddy. Usher and Shannon delve into the what-ifs of this powerhouse collaboration. Past the hypotheticals, Usher discusses his the definitive moments of his career, including his Vegas residency that recently wrapped up. Then, Usher provides an inside scoop to the sides of showbiz many people never get to experience, like what really went down at Diddy's Flavor Camp. As if being an 8x Grammy Winning pop icon wasn't enough of a job for Usher, he also reveals that he was once the babysitter of none other than Beyoncé. As the secrets and stories unfold it becomes clear that this episode is more than a conversation, it's a backstage pass to the stories behind the stage, all served with a side of Usher's signature charisma.

Additionally, Usher talks about his upcoming album, COMING HOME, dropping just 2 days before the big game. https://ushermusic.lnk.to/COMINGHOME

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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Nick Wright Pt. 1, Measuring Harbaugh's Success, Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce Backlash, The NFL Is Not “Rigged” Jan 31, 2024

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 for part one of a two-part podcast!

They debate how success for Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert and the Chargers should be graded on a curve with the obstacle of facing Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs three times a year standing between them and a Super Bowl (4:30).

They weigh in on the public backlash by some to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift and throw cold water on the idea that NFL broadcasts are oversaturated with Taylor and blame political leanings for the vitriol (16:30).

They also ridicule the idea that the NFL has rigged the results to put the Chiefs in the Super Bowl for either ratings or to help Joe Biden get re-elected (27:30).

Don't forget to check back for part two of the pod!

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Hoops Tonight - Doc Rivers' Bucks debut, SGA vs. Anthony Edwards, Concerns for Celtics? Jan 30, 2024

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Jason Timpf reacts to Doc Rivers making his coaching debut with the Milwaukee Bucks, where Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Doc’s return to the NBA with a 113-107 win (4:00). Jason then dives into the recent struggles with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics, and how they can clean things up in the second half of the season (29:00). #volume

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