America’s Pastime is Back
Fred and Art are excited that baseball negotiations are over and the season will start on schedule. They aren’t too sure about some of the new rules and think that a lot still needs to be done to make things more fan-friendly. Did Rob Manfred base the decisions on money and not for the good of the game? The NFL is shuffling quarterbacks, so where are Russell Wilson and Carson Wentz heading next?
Baseball Negotiations and Basketball Rivalries
Fred and Art wonder if the MLB is considering the legions of fans during the seemingly endless rounds of disagreements between the owners and players. Will fans even be able to afford games and then have to deal with a shorter season as well? There’s a new Laker in town, UCLA and USC face off as the NCAA basketball tournament draws near, and why aren’t the Rams checking out new talent at the Combine?
Familiar Faces in Different Places
Fred’s on his own this week as he looks into the latest happenings with LeBron James and the Lakers, Andy Enfield’s possible departure from USC, and the network shuffle of football commentators Troy Aikman, Tony Romo, and Al Michaels. Who’s going where, and for how much? And can everyone in the MLB just get along so that the season can get rolling?
Rams Bring Home Super Bowl LVI Trophy
Fred and Art break down the different ways the very close Super Bowl could have ended during the nail-biting finish. Could Cincinnati’s kicker Evan McPherson have turned the game around? Does Rams’ coach Sean McVay plan to stay with the team after their win? And will Anthony Davis be well enough to get back on the court for the Lakers before the end of the season?
A Big Day in the NBA
Fred flies solo as he ponders the looming NBA trade deadline. Will Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, and coach Frank Vogel of the Lakers still be wearing purple and gold tomorrow? Mick Cronin’s UCLA Bruins are playing cross-town rivals USC on Saturday, and there just might be something big happening on Sunday (hint: it’s the second biggest food holiday in America) – are you ready?
Super Bowl Tickets Cost HOW MUCH?
Fred and Art are shocked at the astronomical rates the NFL is charging for even the cheapest Super Bowl seats at SoFi Stadium. Are fans priced out of the game? And Brian Flores isn’t happy with the NFL either. Tom Brady has officially retired, the multitalented Terry Bradshaw is the focus of a new documentary, and UCLA’s Mick Cronin is giving his players time to shine.
The NFC and AFC Championships are Here
Fred and Art have a lot to say about Aaron Rodgers, Anthony Davis, Antonio Brown, and Bruce Arians, but the question uppermost in their minds is – who’s going to Super Bowl LVI? The NFC and AFC Championships are this weekend, with San Francisco, LA, Cincinnati, and Kansas City all just a step away from the biggest game of the year. There’s some exciting gridiron action ahead on Sunday!
The Pros and Cons of the Transfer Portal
Fred and Art weigh in on watching the UCLA vs. Utah basketball game without Bill Walton’s commentary, Chip Kelly’s job status, and the latest ruling on the NCAA transfer portal. Have more problems been created rather than solved? What exactly is LeBron James’ role with the Lakers, and why did Russell Westbrook make an early exit from a recent game?
Omicron and Indoor Arenas
With Omicron dominating the scene, Fred and Art are trying to figure out why pandemic protocols differ for college and pro indoor sports, as UCLA’s Pauley Pavillion and USC’s Galen Center are now restricting live attendance to family only for their basketball games. Will Russell Westbrook say goodbye to the Lakers, and what was the reason behind Brandon Staley’s call in the Chargers/Raiders game?
Dealing with Pandemic Hurdles
Fred and Art examine the difficulties faced in sports as we continue to battle through this pandemic, questioning whether indoor sports should even be played at this time. Where does that leave the Super Bowl in LA and March Madness? Why is Novak Djokovic at odds with Australia, what happened between Antonio Brown and Tampa Bay, and should Aaron Rodgers be considered for MVP?
