Are There Different Standards of Accountability for Inappropriate Remarks?
Fred, Art, and Mark wonder if WVU basketball coach Bob Huggins’ suspension for homophobic slurs against rival school Xavier is merely a token sanction and not a significant discouragement. A’s broadcaster Glen Kuiper has not been back in the booth since his use of a racially inappropriate word on air. Are there some disparities here? Will Noah Syndergaard recover to pitch for the Dodgers this season? And will the Lakers bench bring in a playoff win with Anthony Davis injured?
Dodgers on a Winning Streak and Bellinger Swings Big for the Cubs
Fred and Art welcome guest Laura Snoke to debate the state of the Dodgers and share their predictions for the NBA Playoffs. Will the Dodgers continue their winning streak? With Cody Bellinger healthier and batting over 300 for the Cubs, should Dave Roberts have given him more healing time so that the Dodgers would benefit from Bellinger’s skills? Which team will triumph in the Lakers/Warriors series? And is there an unofficial rivalry between LeBron James and Steph Curry?
Deion Sanders and the Buffalo Migration
Fred, Art, and Mark are surprised at the sheer number of football players that have left Colorado through the Transfer portal since Deion Sanders signed on as coach. He said he’d clean house when he took over, but did he set the bar too high for the players to reach? Aaron Rodgers faces some challenges in New York, the Atlanta Falcons drafted award-winning Bijan Robinson, and did Lamar Jackson ink a historic NFL deal without an agent?
Sports Betting and Olympic Sanctions
Fred, Art, and Mark weigh in on the consequences faced by NFL players who have violated the league’s gambling policy and are currently suspended. Will they be reinstated or banned for life like Pete Rose? What circumstances are acceptable for sports gambling? Has Mick Cronin’s coaching style led to all of his starters declaring for the draft? Are the Dodgers regretting letting Cody Bellinger go? And will Russia be excluded from the 2024 Paris Olympics because of Vladimir Putin’s actions?
Tiger Bows Out of The Masters
Fred, Art, and Mark applaud Tiger Woods for his gallant effort to try and finish the Masters, but with rain, plantar fasciitis, and the lingering effects of his accident and injuries, he withdrew after playing only seven holes. Will he be healthy enough for future tournaments? What reception can Cody Bellinger expect as a Chicago Cub at Dodger Stadium? How does Kevin Cash coach a winning team on a shoestring budget? And is Mick Cronin’s stubbornness working against the Bruins?
NCAA Finals and MLB Beginnings
Fred, Art, and Mark discuss the Women’s and Men’s NCAA Tournament Finals, noting the record viewership achieved by the Women’s Championship game. How will the retirement of Jim Nance affect the Men’s tournament next year? Are Dodger leaders Andrew Friedman and Dave Roberts paying too much attention to analytics in adjusting to new MLB rules after the departure of some key players? And will that put star athletes like Mookie Betts in harm’s way?
Will Controversy Play Out at the Cathedral of Golf?
Fred, Art, and Mark recount anecdotes of some of their favorite golfing legends, including Fuzzy Zoeller, as they look ahead to the 2023 Masters in Augusta, Georgia. The upcoming tournament is allowing both PGA players and those from the LIV league, like Bubba Watson, to compete. Will that create more hard feelings between the leagues? Does Tiger Woods have a chance, given his injuries? And is retiring commentator Jim Nance planning to continue covering the tournament in the years ahead?
The WBC and New Baseball Rules
Fred, Art, and Mark break down the World Baseball Classic, culminating in the USA facing Japan. What happened when the Angels’ Shohei Ohtani faced teammate Mike Trout? Will the MLB’s trinity of new rules enhance the quality of the game, or do they go too far? Has Lamar Jackson made his contract negotiations an unnecessary tangle by representing himself? And can Mark Few continue Gonzaga’s winning ways after beating second-seeded UCLA?
Shuffling the Quarterback Deck
Fred, Art, and Mark question the decision-making process of the NFL when it comes to wooing quarterbacks. Are other positions being short-changed to attract big names, and will players end up shifting to other leagues? Is the Aaron Rodgers move to New York a done deal? Will Jimmy Garoppolo be a good fit for the Raiders? Does Russell Wilson have a better shot this season with a new coach? And can Jaime Jaquez Jr. take the Bruins to the Finals in the NCAA Tournament?
Is Tom Brady Done with Retirement 2.0?
Fred, Art, and Mark address the many rumors circulating about top NFL quarterbacks. Has Tom Brady had enough of retirement – again? Will the Rams keep two QBs on the payroll? Is Aaron Rodgers looking to take over the Big Apple? Does coach Josh McDaniels have trouble keeping QBs on the Raiders? And with the NCAA Basketball tournament just days away, will UCLA defender Jaylen Clark be healthy enough to play for the highly-seeded Bruins?
