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?
Quarterbacks, Quarterbacks, Quarterbacks
Fred, Art, and Mark weigh in on the buzz surrounding all the contract renewals up for grabs among NFL quarterbacks. Where will Aaron Rodgers have the best opportunity to break Tom Brady’s records? Will the Ravens use a franchise tag to keep Lamar Jackson? Do NFL teams have a widely varied spectrum of how players are treated by management? And now that LeBron James is injured and Russell Westbrook has joined the Clippers, do the Lakers have a chance at the playoffs?
Better Call U-Haul – Players are on the Move
Fred, Art, and Mark speculate about all the moves happening across the sports world in anticipation of the upcoming 2023 season. Does Aaron Rodgers have his eye on another Super Bowl? Is Derek Carr heading south? How are eggs factoring into Manny Machado’s plans? Why is Bobby Wagner saying goodbye to LA? And are there sports heroes from other generations that would be considered GOATS regardless of the era they played in?
Super Bowl Commercials and Transgender Athlete Inclusion
Fred, Art, and Mark welcome guest Laura Snoke to delve into the physical, emotional, and legal issues that arise as more transgender athletes look to compete and how the sports world is adjusting to being more inclusive. What are the most critical topics to address? And now that the Super Bowl is over and has been dissected play by play, the most important question still must be answered: what were their favorite commercials?