
Bleck & Abdalla
Westwood One Sports·Hosted by Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla·117 episodes
Weekdays, 12–3 PM ET Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation.From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments, in the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital presence, Bleck & Abdalla deliver a midday...
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Bleck & Abdalla gives you a fast, funny midday sports conversation with Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla, two longtime friends who sound comfortable challenging each other in real time. The show is built for fans who want NFL, NBA, Chicago sports angles, caller energy, and off-topic viral sports debates without the stiffness of a formal analyst desk.
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The NBA Finals tip off tonight, is game one more important for the New York Knicks or San Antonio Spurs? Could former Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald come out of retirement to join Myles Garrett? Are the Rams a super team? Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will be on the cover of Madden 27, is he deserving? And are Bleck and Abdalla worried about the Madden curse? A.J. Brown is thrilled to be a New England Patriot, is he still a top ten receiver as he joins quarterback Drake Maye? The Atlanta Falcons gave a big contract to receiver Drake London, was that unwise with uncertainty at quarterback with Michael Penix, Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa? What is the biggest storyline heading into the NBA Finals? ESPN’s new football power index has the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs while the Bears and Denver Broncos would be out. Bears coach Ben Johnson has no time for phones going off in his press conferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The trade finally happened with the Philadelphia Eagles sending receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. Did the Los Angeles Rams selection of quarterback Ty Simpson pave the way to trade for Myles Garrett? After the trade of Brown, how will Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts be viewed this season? Could Garrett break his sack record he set last year with the Cleveland Browns? Which offseason pickups in the NFL were lowkey solid pickups, which are perfect fits and which can move the needle? Will the Los Angeles Lakers prioritize Austin Reaves over LeBron James? Who are the winners and losers of the Garrett and Brown trades? With the NBA adding the Larry O'Brien trophy back to the floors in San Antonio and New York, Bleck has five more ideas for Commissioner Adam Silver. Who will win the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NBA Finals are set, it’ll be the San Antonio Spurs taking on the New York Knicks. It’s now June 1st, how long until the Philadelphia Eagles trade receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots? Former All-Pro receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is headed back to the New York Giants. Former Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and Giants quarterback Russell Wilson will be heading into the television studio with CBS. After their loss to the Spurs, what’s next for the Oklahoma City Thunder? Bleck and Abdalla bicker as usual about what is and isn’t a dynasty. Massive breaking news as the Cleveland Browns are trading the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. Can anyone stop the Rams from winning the Super Bowl now? With Garrett added, how many future Hall of Famers are now on a Rams roster that includes NFL MVP Matthew Stafford, Puka Nakua and Davante Adams. Who you picking to win the Super Bowl: Garrett’s Rams... or the field? Are the Knicks or Spurs are under more pressure in the NBA Finals? Should the Thunder trade Chet Holmgren or Jaylen Williams? We kickoff the Summer of Football, 100 days away from the NFL season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Western Conference Finals are headed to a game seven after the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder last night. While Victor Wembanyama rose to the occasion with his team’s season on the line, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled without getting many free throw attempts. Major League Baseball is proposing a salary cap, but is the biggest obstacle getting all of its teams to spend up to the proposed floor? The NBA has officially adopted new anti-tanking measures and the guys think they’re horrible for the league. Is NFL MVP Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams the luckiest quarterback in the NFL? Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is optimistic about his return, but have fans forgotten the team was struggling before his injury? How does the Western Conference Finals going to a seventh game affect the New York Knicks as they await the winner in the NBA Finals? Did media attention about flopping affect the Thunder last night? What type of game will Wemby have in game seven? Who is the key player tomorrow other than SGA or Wemby? Will SGA get back to the free throw line in game seven? Will Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels come back from injury and be considered one of the best young passers in football? Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has suffered a broken right pinky finger, but the circumstances around the injury are interesting. Can Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud earn a contract extension? The hype in Chicago around Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is hitting a fever pitch. The Orlando Magic are hiring Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney as their new coach, could that put them in a prime position to land Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks? A guy injured himself playing pickleball, so he doesn’t want anyone else to have fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s do or die for the San Antonio Spurs tonight in game six of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, can Victor Wembanyama force a game seven? Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander issued a cease and desist over an online joke about flopping, is he the softest player in the NBA? What type of season with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson have under new coaches Jesse Minter and Declan Doyle? NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke on tanking, is it still the biggest issue facing the league? Does Wemby need to score more for the Spurs to win tonight? Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts spoke about A.J. Brown, will the New England Patriots complete a trade for the receiver? MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred gave an update on the challenges baseball is facing to avoid a work stoppage. Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy gave very different answers about their relationship and competition. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones believes he’ll be ready for week one, what kind of season will he have? Is Jalen Brunson too short to lead the New York Knicks to the NBA Championship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Oklahoma City Thunder have taken control of the NBA Western Conference Finals after beating the San Antonio Spurs last night. Victor Wembanyama did not speak with the media after the game, is the NBA treating him too softly? Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already back on the field at OTAs, how will his team stack up with other contenders in the AFC? What do the Los Angeles Rams need to do for their selection of quarterback Ty Simpson to be considered a good decision? Is the best sports story of the year the New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals? Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is the NBA Coach of the Year, what’s his outlook long term after his first round exit? Did the Los Angeles Chargers make a mistake giving huge money to safety Derwin James? Why are the Cleveland Cavaliers bringing back coach Kenny Atkinson? Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper has an interesting way of brushing his teeth, what do we make of this? Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is already practicing at OTAs. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel spoke at OTAs, has #LockingFingerGate ended? Is LeBron James trying to setup the Los Angeles Lakers as the bad guys if he leaves the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals, is Jalen Brunson now the biggest sports star in the Big Apple? Where do James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers go from here? As the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett are far apart on a new contract, are they in the lead position for the NFL’s worst record to land Texas quarterback Arch Manning? The Enhanced Games featured “un-enhanced” athletes winning? Former Eagles center Jason Kelce must listen to Bleck and Abdalla, because he’s also worried the NFL is taking too many games away from Sundays. Why did Jason’s brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and his fiancé Taylor Swift sit courtside at a Cavaliers game? As we’ve progressed through the NBA Playoffs, what is the biggest issue facing the league? Tanking, load management or foul-baiting and flopping? What NFC West team is setup best long-term at the quarterback position? Should the Knicks be hoping to face the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs? Will Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams be the cover star of Madden 27? Will Victor Wembanyama or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shine brighter in game five tonight? Eleven NFL teams began OTAs today: the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams and Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks. Which teams are low key intriguing, and which are boring? Who is ready to take a step forward, and which will take a step back? Coaches in the SEC don’t want the College Football Playoff expanded and the guys are loving it. The Bears want Williams to do less, will it result in more? Who wins game five tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mike Wickett is in for the guys today. The San Antonio Spurs evened the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 2 games apiece. Just how good will Victor Wembanayama ultimately be? Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting a pass for his Game 4 performance? Casey Viera from Locked on Spurs joins the show to discuss the team’s Game 4 performance and run to the Western Conference Finals so far. Just how good is Wemby? Is DeAaron Fox healthy? What can we expect from the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals this upcoming season? Xavier J from Locked on Knicks joins the show. Can New York win it all this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The New York Knicks dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers in game two of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals. Will the Knicks be the sentimental favorite if they advance to the NBA Finals? Is Cavaliers guard James Harden a more disappointing superstar than former Denver Nuggets and Knicks star Carmelo Anthony? Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has a new contract, can he continue his MVP level of play? Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak called tight end Brock Bowers a football robot, what other NFL players would fit that description? A new Star Wars movie is in theaters this weekend, will you go see it? New York Giants coach John Harbaugh gave a concerning update on the recovery of receiver Malik Nabers, should fans in the Big Apple be concerned? Without another Super Bowl, will Stafford be regarded as an all-time great quarterback? Will the Cavaliers win another game against the Knicks? Who is the most important player in tonight’s game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals other than Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Where is the new Chicago Bears stadium going to be located? What summer blockbuster are the guys planning on seeing in theaters? Where will well-known remaining free agents like Stefon Diggs, Jadeveon Clowney and Von Miller land? So just how much does SGA actually flop? Have NBA alternate uniforms gone too far? Who will tonight’s game between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Oklahoma City Thunder evened the series with the San Antonio Spurs lsat night but much of the discussion is focusing on the ethics of Oklahoma City’s play. So far ratings for the NBA Playoffs have been terrific, with the Thunder/Spurs series rivaling great all-time matchups. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced this will be his final season, but Abdalla doesn’t buy it. Are the Chicago Bears setup for a disappointing season? Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken gave an update on his quarterback situation, should we assume Deshaun Watson will be the starter? Will Rodgers start a majority of the games this season in Pittsburgh? Will Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden give up more points than he scores tonight against the New York Knicks in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals? How many division titles will Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza win in his career. Will Spurs star Victor Wembanyama look to score more in game three as the series shifts to San Antonio? In Cleveland, will Watson and Shedeur Sanders win games this season? What should the Kansas City Chiefs expect from receiver Rashee Rice as he currently sits in jail? Ed Orgeron is back at LSU working with coach Lane Kiffin, is this a great fit? Could Bleck potentially suffer from Paris Syndrome? Should the NBA create a card system like soccer to punish Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his Thunder teammates who flop? Who wins game two of tonight’s game between the Knicks and Cavaliers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Geoff Schwartz was in for Abdalla today reacting with Bleck to last night’s wild comeback by the New York Knicks to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals. The NFL will be adding more international games, is this going to hurt the product for American fans? Expansion to the College Football Playoff appears imminent, driven by the Big Ten, what will the impact be? What can the Oklahoma City Thunder do to even the Western Conference Finals tonight with the San Antonio Spurs? What can other contenders in the west do to keep pace with the Spurs and Thunder? How are we looking at Chet Holmgren heading into tonight’s game? What will result from Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett’s holdout? Can Cavaliers star James Harden bounce back from his game on performance? Buffalo Bills receiver Keon Coleman says this is a make or break year, will he make it or break it? Do we need to slow down in our praise of Spurs rookie Dylan Harper? Can Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson recapture his past success? Are Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals setup for a great season? Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores isn’t backing down in his lawsuit against the NFL, will it cost him a future head coaching opportunity? Are the Chicago Bears the division champ most likely to take a step back this year? We react to the breaking news that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced this will be his last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Victor Wembanyama was incredible for the San Antonio Spurs last night in their game one win of the Western Conference Finals over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Abdalla is concerned Wemby is getting fatigued because he didn’t play enough in the regular season. After Wemby’s performance last night, who was the last athlete you were wowed by? Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, Detroit Lions icon Barry Sanders and Chicago Bears legend Devin Hester were among the names mentioned. Is Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett the funniest holdout in NFL history? Are the coaches of the Big Ten being pushed into advocating an expanded College Football Playoff? Cleveland Browns star pass rusher Myles Garrett hasn’t met his new coach Todd Monken yet, is that a problem? What coach-quarterback combination is the Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider of the NFL? The players of the NBA were asked what team they’d least want to be traded and the Memphis Grizzlies led the poll by a wide margin. Is it okay to have a picture of yourself as your desktop wallpaper? Would you take Wemby over some of the brightest young stars, current sports and legends in sports? Would Brissett be a good fit on Netflix’s next season of Quarterback? Who will win game one of the Eastern Conference Finals tonight between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aaron Rodgers is officially back with the Pittsburgh Steelers, how good will he be reunited with Mike McCarthy? Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards congratulated the San Antonio Spurs with eight minutes remaining in the game, why? As the Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for the NBA Western Conference Finals, are teams like the Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets so far behind they need to start over? The Amazon Prime crew complained that ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP award, why were they so upset? As the College Football Playoff appears destined to expand, will it permanently damage the sport? Will the NFL regularly play games on Wednesdays moving forward? Can Rodgers be better than he was last year now that he’ll be reunited with McCarthy? Whose farewell tour would you rather celebrate: Rodgers or LeBron James? Is the NFL is weakening its Sunday Ticket and Redzone offerings by adding too many standalone games? A future Super Bowl is heading to Nashville what future host city is most exciting when you add in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C.? We have another update on #LockingFingerGate and this one involves eating food while photographed and jamming out to Bruce Springsteen. Tom Brady made his catwalk debut at a Gucci event in New York City, what does our fashion expert Abdalla have to say about it? Nuggets star Nikola Jokić finished against of the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama in the NBA MVP voting, was that surprising? Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is continuing to go at ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, but Smith issued a strong response to Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NFL Schedule was released last night, including a heavy emphasis on the best teams playing in prime time while some teams were left completely out. Which holiday got a better NFL slate this season: Thanksgiving or Christmas? Are we officially in the golden age of the NFL? What teams were the winners and which were the losers of this year’s schedule? Is this year’s schedule too tough for the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots to overcome? If your favorite team is playing on Thanksgiving or Christmas, how do you feel about it? Do Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves have a good chance of forcing game seven against the San Antonio Spurs? What NFL game are Bleck and Abdalla most looking forward to this season? If the Cleveland Cavaliers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, does that affect the changes of LeBron James returning? Garrick Higgo being late at the PGA Championship leads Bleck to ask what is the ultimate cardinal sin in bro code? Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders is planning to talk with Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken about quarterback Shedeur Sanders. We have a trade in zoo news! Will the Detroit Pistons find a way to force a game seven against the Cavaliers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s NFL Schedule Release Day! A few more games have trickled in before the big reveal tonight. Reports are the season open with a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Do you like when your favorite team plays in nationally televised games or on holidays? Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal is not a fan of expanding the College Football Playoff, will the proposed changes ruin the regular season in the sport? With the NFL schedule coming out tonight, games will be spread across several networks and streaming services. Tonight will be the Super Bowl for the 32 NFL social media teams. Will the Detroit Pistons manage to force a game seven against the Cleveland Cavaliers? The Miami Dolphins rewarded running back De'Von Achane with a new contract, how effective will he be? Will San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama win an NBA championship before he’s 24 years old? How many nationally televised games will Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs play in? NBA officials are calling 11% more fouls in the playoffs than they did the regular season; will that trend continue through the NBA Finals? Will local NFL media around the league be accurate on their schedule predictions and reports? NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is prepared to pitch the new 3-2-1 Draft Lottery proposal, will it help curb tanking? Is North Carolina coach Bill Belichick suggesting renaming the Lombardi Trophy after his former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady? Are pogs coming back?! What NFL quarterback still on a rookie quarterback is the best? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The San Antonio Spurs have taken control of their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Is Victor Wembanyama become the most likeable star in the NBA? The NFL released their slate of international games, and Abdalla is out on the San Francisco 49ers this season because of it. Will LeBron James leave the Los Angeles Lakers because the franchise hurt his feelings? Who has the best roster in the NFL: the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks or another contender? Are we buying or selling stock on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert heading into the season? What is coming next for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars making a mistake playing Travis Hunter on offense and defense? Will Michael Penix, Jr. be healthy and ready to quarterback the Atlanta Falcons this season? Has dating really gotten that expensive? What team has the worst quarterback room in the NFL, is it the Cleveland Browns or another team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Oklahoma City Thunder finished off the sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers last night, what will come next for LeBron James? If he leaves Hollywood, could James find his way to the Golden State Warriors? The NFL schedule continues to trickle out including the first Monday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills opening their new stadium with the Detroit Lions and a Thanksgiving Day tilt between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. Does the NFL Players Association have a valid complaint on the conditions of fields their players play on? Why didn't the Cowboys want to extend George Pickens? Why didn't the Minnesota Vikings trade quarterback J.J. McCarthy? Why didn't the Pittsburgh Steelers try harder to upgrade at quarterback? Why didn't the Cleveland Browns cut quarterback Deshaun Watson? Why didn't the Houston Texans extend quarterback C.J. Stroud? Why didn't the Seattle Seahawks reward quarterback Sam Darnold with a new deal after winning the Super Bowl? Why didn't the San Francisco 49ers trade receiver Brandon Aiyuk? Why didn't the Dolphins trade running back De'Von Achane? With the NFL schedule coming out on Thursday, how would schedule makers look at teams if they were Hollywood producers? What is new LSU coach Lane Kiffin doing with his latest public comments? Will the rivalry of USC vs. Notre Dame return? Could the Los Angeles Clippers trade the fifth pick in the NBA Draft to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo? If James does not return to Los Angeles, what is his legacy as a Laker? Will the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks open the season against the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots or Los Angeles Chargers? We have an update on #LockingFingerGate, a photographed Mother’s Day kiss. Who wins game five tonight between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The New York Knicks finished off the Philadelphia 76ers, turning Xfinity Mobile Arena into Madison Square Garden South. Should Philly fans feel bad about selling their tickets to New Yorkers? What does the future hold for Joel Embiid in Philadelphia? Aaron Rodgers did not re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers over the weekend, what is going on with the future Hall of Fame quarterback? San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not be suspended follow his ejection last night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, should he have been? Steelers coach Mike McCarthy talked about his QB School over the weekend, what would a commercial for that sound like? The Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz won the top two picks in the NBA Draft Lottery while the Chicago Bulls made a big jump up to #4. The Dallas Cowboys will open the NFL season on Sunday Night Football against the New York Giants, what other games should we be excited to learn about during this week’s schedule release? Should the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks open the season against the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angles Chargers, New England Patriots or Chicago Bears? The Knicks tougher matchup in the eastern conference finals would be the Detroit Pistons or the Cleveland Cavaliers? What is the coolest holiday NFL game to be announced: Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday or Christmas Day? Was the biggest story of the NBA Draft Lottery the Wizards, the Bulls or the Indiana Pacers? Broncos coach Sean Payton spoke about the recovery of quarterback Bo Nix and if there’s any tension between the two. Will the Minnesota Vikings be having a true quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy? Are the Knicks good enough to compete with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Spurs or Timberwolves? Will LeBron James play his last NBA game tonight? Who will tonight between the Pistons and Cavaliers? How about the Thunder and Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A day after the report broke that Aaron Rodgers is heading to Pittsburgh, the Steelers GM Omar Khan told Westwood One Sports he doesn't know where the quarterback is. What is happening in Pittsburgh? After the Oklahoma City Thunder took care of the Los Angeles Lakers in game two, Lakers coach JJ Redick added to ongoing discussion of how the Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are officiated. Former San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings has signed with the Minnesota Vikings giving another weapon to new quarterback Kyler Murray. We’ll have a special program, NFL Schedule Release 2026 with Scott Graham, Mike Golic and NFL VP Mike North Thursday at 8pm Eastern here on Westwood One Sports. Will Murray be the best quarterback in the NFC North this season? If the Thunder keep winning, will they be remembered similarly to other dynasties like Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, Kobe Bryant’s Lakers and Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors? Will Mike McCarthy’s Steelers, presumably with Rodgers, win more games than John Harbaugh and the New York Giants? Is game three between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves the best game of the weekend? Who do we want to see win the NBA Draft Lottery this Sunday? We have another update on #LockingFingerGate, why would you close your eyes? Should the New York Knicks rest OG Anunoby in game three against the Philadelphia 76ers to keep him healthy for the rest of the series? The New York Jets have reached a new deal with running back Breece Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aaron Rodgers is reportedly on his way to Pittsburgh and expected to sign with the Steelers. Is this a mistake for Mike McCarthy’s team who should instead focus on tanking? With Rodgers back, where do the Steelers rank among the top teams in the AFC? The New York Knicks are up 2-0 on the Philadelphia 76ers, if Joel Embiid doesn’t return how quickly could the series end? Can Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell find a way to get to the free throw line more and even their series with the Detroit Pistons? The Dallas Cowboys are doubling down on last season’s trade of edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. What are the greatest guitar solos of all time? Our latest update on #LockingFingerGate puts New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini on a boat together while she was pregnant, Bleck wonders why they were so open with being in public together. How many games will the Oklahoma City Thunder lose through the rest of the NBA Playoffs? Can the Cowboys defense improve enough to crack the upper half of the league? How many wins can the San Antonio Spurs get in Minnesota against the Timberwolves? Will C.J. Stroud get a new contract from the Houston Texans that pays him as one of the top ten quarterbacks in the NFL? How many more games will Joel Embiid play for the Philadelphia 76ers this postseason? Can Rodgers and the Steelers win more than eight games this season? Milwaukee Bucks owner Jimmy Haslem wants a decision on Giannis Antetokounmpo before the NBA Draft, does this mean he will be traded? Ratings are up across sports but Abdalla wants to throw a wet blanket on Bleck’s optimism. Celtics star Jaylen Brown jumped back on his stream and gave more comments, responding to team president Brad Stevens, what’s next in Boston? Is Houston Rockers center Alperen Şengün the most overrated player in the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Oklahoma City Thunder easily dispatched of the Los Angeles Lakers last night despite LeBron James’ best efforts. Does L.A. have any hope of avoiding being swept without Luka Dončić? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t have an MVP type game, but that didn’t stop the discourse on his flopping. Is SGA’s flopping a real epidemic that NBA fans are suffering through? Warren Sharp’s NFL strength of schedule rankings are out, three specific teams stood out to Bleck and Abdalla: the Detroit Lions, New England Patriots and Chicago Bears. Is expansion of the College Football Playoff inevitable, and will it make things worse for fans? Breaking news that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is out for tonight’s game two with the New York Knicks, should we be surprised? We sort of have news on Aaron Rodgers and the Arizona Cardinals, sort of. Is there unfair heat on NBA officials right now? Can Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continue to play at an elite level coming off an injury? Is Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards the best player in the world without a championship ring? Will Celtics star Jaylen Brown force his way out of Boston? Is Bryson DeChambeau really willing to give up his golf career to become a YouTuber? Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty in his court case, now where will his next home in the NFL be? What about pairing Diggs with Mahomes in Kansas City? Will the Chicago Bulls be big spenders in the NBA offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The New York Knicks throttled the Philadelphia 76ers tonight to continue their recent hot streak. Can anyone stop New York from making it to the NBA Finals? The Minnesota Timberwolves went into San Antonio and won game on against the Spurs, can Anthony Edwards’ crew find a way to win the series against Victor Wembanyama and company. Atlanta Falcons President Matt Ryan spoke about his team’s quarterbacks, Michael Penix, Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Is Atlanta in a tough spot at the league’s most important position? The Chicago Bulls named little-known Bryson Graham their new boss, could he bring Tom Thibodeau back as coach? Are the Arizona Cardinals a realistic dark horse team to make a play for quarterback Aaron Rodgers? What about the Houston Texans? Of the remaining NBA Playoff teams, who is just happy to be there and who passes the confetti test as a potential champion? How much would you need to be paid to watch all of the World Cup matches? Was the Dallas Cowboys drafting safety Caleb Downs the best fit from the NFL Draft? Should fans be upset that last night’s Spurs/Timberwolves game wasn’t on NBC? Fashion insider Abdalla gives his thoughts on yesterday’s looks at the Met Gala. Who are the most popular rookies in the NFL based on early jersey sales? Do the Los Angeles Lakers have any chance to remain competitive with the Oklahoma City Thunder? Who has the advantage heading into game on between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers? McDonalds is removing self-serve soda machines and Abdalla is angry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Boston Celtics were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Celtics star Jaylen Brown didn’t hold back after the game complaining about flopping and poor officiating. Will Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes be ready for the start of the season? After losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Orlando Magic fired coach Jamahl Mosley. Would former Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan or current Michigan coach Dusty May be a good fit coaching Paolo Banchero? Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza took snaps under center over the weekend at rookie minicamp, how long should Klint Kubiak wait until making the number one pick his starter? Ravens rookie quarterback Diego Pavia also got work over the weekend, is he too small to play quarterback in the NFL? Something happened to Abdalla over the weekend you won’t believe, Of the remaining eight teams in the NBA Playoffs, are you taking the Oklahoma City Thunder or the field? Should NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s top priority be ending tanking or fixing the league’s issues with officiating and flopping? What NFL rookie quarterback will start first this season? Does Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James deserve his flowers for winning a playoff series without Luka Dončić? Whose return would mean more: Dončić or Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards? It’s Star Wars Day, what characters would Bleck and Abdalla be cast as? The Inside the NBA crew poked fun at New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini, was it fair or foul to have fun with LockingFingerGate? Why is scoring down in the NBA Playoffs from the regular season? The teams that relied on the three point shot the most in the regular season haven’t advanced in the playoffs. Should the Houston Texans extend quarterback C.J. Stroud? Should the Miami Dolphins be worried about their new quarterback Malik Willis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a game seven against the Boston Celtics, can they carry forward their momentum to take the series on the road? When will the Las Vegas Raiders turn to Fernando Mendoza at quarterback from veteran Kirk Cousins? Looking ahead at the 2027 NFL Draft, the top five appears loaded especially at quarterback. How did the New York Knicks throttle the Atlanta Hawks to advance in the NBA Playoffs? The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow, are you into it? Will Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken name Deshaun Watson his starting quarterback before training camp? Should the Denver Nuggets loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves affect Nikola Jokić’s legacy? Who is the favorite to win the NBA’s eastern conference? Can the Timberwolves give the San Antonio Spurs a tough series? The latest update in LockingFingerGate features differing details on a potential heroic save from a car crash. Could free agent quarterback Russell Wilson’s next destination be television? Can the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets keep their seasons alive tonight? Does tonight’s game affect the legacy of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Star receiver George Pickens has signed his franchise tag with the Cowboys, will he actually play for Dallas this season or could he be traded? Could the Los Angeles Rams transition at quarterback from Matthew Stafford to Ty Simpson rival the Green Bay Packers when they went from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love? If the Houston Rockets complete the comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers, will this go down as an all-time choke job for LeBron James? Ratings for the NBA Playoffs are at a 33 year high, was the complaining about the sport during the regular season overblown? If March Madness does expand to more teams, how will people print their brackets? Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II gave an update on quarterback Aaron Rodgers, could the Denver Broncos actually be interested in Rodgers if Bo Nix’s ankle isn’t healthy? Do you buy Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza as a tough guy? How many teams will purposefully tank next season under the NBA’s new anti-tanking proposal? Will Simpson start any games for the Super Bowl favorite Rams as a rookie? Will the Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets or Philadelphia 76ers complete the comeback of being down two-games in the first round? Should the NFL Draft stay with the new format of eight minutes between picks? How many more teams will Rockets star Kevin Durant suit up for before retiring? LIV Golf appears to be ending, what lessons will be learned? What should we name the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation, and when will it end? Could the Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears or Cincinnati Bengals go on a surprise run to the Super Bowl like last year’s champion Seattle Seahawks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Geoff Schwartz is in for Abdalla today, filling in with Bleck to give his thoughts on the NFL Draft. The guys discussed the Los Angeles Rams selection of Ty Simpson and how the quarterback will develop while sitting behind league MVP Matthew Stafford. Joel Embiid had a huge game for the Philadelphia 76ers last night, if he stays healthy could the Boston Celtics be in trouble? Will former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose be the first NBA MVP not to make the Hall of Fame? The NCAA basketball tournament appears set to expand to 76 teams, is this the right decision? Will the New England Patriots and coach Mike Vrabel be able to overcome the distraction of Vrabel’s situation with former NFL insider Dianna Russini? The New York Jets visited with free agent quarterback Russell Wilson, what’s next for Mr. Unlimited? Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant won’t play in tonight’s do-or-die game with the Los Angeles Lakers, what does his future hold? Should the Denver Broncos be concerned with the status quarterback Bo Nix’s ankle? Deshaun Watson has reportedly taken the lead in the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition, should coach Todd Monken name him the starter now? The NBA has a new proposal to eliminate tanking, did they get it right? Geoff explains his connection to the Devil Wears Prada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Pittsburgh Steelers used a rare free agent tender on Aaron Rodgers, but are we any closer on a decision from the future Hall of Fame quarterback’s return? New Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson’s recent comments on the team’s interest in appear to contradict his earlier comments, what’s going on? The eight seed Orlando Magic have pushed the top seeded Detroit Pistons to the brink, can Cade Cunningham’s crew come back? The Denver Nuggets survived against the Minnesota Timberwolves, is the pressure now on the T-Wolves without Anthony Edwards? Texas Tech transfer QB Brendan Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for gambling, what will that mean for his future? Whose NFL Draft results were underrated, and which were overrated? What NFL teams put themselves into playoff contention with their picks in the NFL Draft? With the additions of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker in free agency and LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane in the NFL Draft, are the Kansas City Chiefs ready to return to the AFC’s elite? The Michael Jackson biopic did crazy numbers at the box office, why? The Baltimore Ravens have signed Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, does he have a chance to make their roster? Do the New York Knicks have to win tonight if they’re going to win their series with the Atlanta Hawks? Bleck and Abdalla take a look at the other NBA Playoff series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NFL Draft is in the books and we had a great time in Pittsburgh! Who was the big winner: the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys or Cleveland Browns? Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was wheeling and dealing again, acquiring linebacker Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings. A few days later, does the Los Angeles Rams selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson make any more sense? Did the Jacksonville Jaguars have the worst draft in the NFL? Did the new format of eight minutes between picks make the NFL Draft better or worse? Was Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić in the wrong Saturday night at the end of their playoff game with the Minnesota Timberwolves? Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made his television debut for NBC and gave his opinion on Aaron Rodgers future as his former team’s quarterback? Fifteen years from now, will this draft be remembered for the selection of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number one, or someone else? Which rookie QB will play the most this season: Fernando Mendoza with the Raiders, Simpson for the Rams, Carson Beck on the Arizona Cardinals or Drew Allar with the Steelers? Have the Cowboys done enough to fix their defensive problems? Are the Kansas City Chiefs ready to rejoin the elite teams in the NFL? Will the San Francisco 49ers find a trade partner for receiver Brandon Aiuyk? After allowing their owner to make a selection in the NFL Draft, what is going on with the Baltimore Ravens? Is it okay to have a phone conversation in a public bathroom? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s day two of the NFL Draft with Bleck and Abdalla continuing to broadcast live from Pittsburgh. The Los Angeles Rams selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the draft was the shocker of the night, Simpson sat down with us following his selection. We also had a chance to talk with his college teammate Kadyn Proctor who was selected by the Miami Dolphins. Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love will put to the test that team’s shouldn’t take a running back high as he was selected third overall by the Arizona Cardinals, we had a chance to talk to Love after being drafted. The Kansas City Chiefs moved up in the draft to pick LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, who joined the guys after being picked. Bleck is taking a victory lap as he correctly predicted New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel would briefly speak to the media right before the draft. The Washington Commanders landed Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles while the New York Jets picked Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, both defenders sat down with us after being picked. Are the Dallas Cowboys or the New York Giants the most improved team after day one of the draft? Who is the most intriguing player heading into night two of the draft? Could a veteran player be on the move tonight? How did Bleck and Abdalla’s top 10 predictions stack up as they looked to “Beat the Raj?” Are the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets in trouble in their first round series and what could happen to their teams if they lose? The Cowboys added Ohio State safety Caleb Downs while the Giants drafted Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, both players joined the guys after being selected. The Chicago Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, following the pick Bleck and Abdalla got to meet the newest member of their favorite team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The guys are at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh ahead of tonight’s NFL Draft where they’ll be interviewing several first round picks with all the latest rumblings. Bleck couldn’t pass up an opportunity to troll Abdalla over the new contract for Kalen DeBoer at Alabama. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will not be at Patriots headquarters on Saturday during the NFL Draft as the fallout of his incident in Arizona with former NFL report Dianna Russini. New photos of Vrabel and Russini have surfaced, could it lead New England to trading their first round pick tonight? Bleck and Abdalla look to “Beat the Raj” with predictions on the top ten tonight. How many trades will take place in the top ten tonight? What are the chances Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love falls out of the top five? How many defensive players will be picked at the top of the draft? Will the Denver Nuggets respond defensively tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves? Can Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum continue his scoring success against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks? Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker complained about the officiating in last night’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, has the Thunder’s style of play become a major NBA story? What items from the 2000s have value now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We’re one day away from the NFL Draft, where we’ll be broadcasting live from tomorrow in Pittsburgh. San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama left last night’s game with a concussion, can his team survive without him against the Portland Trail Blazers? What sites should Abdalla visit in Pittsburgh during the draft? No news yet on Aaron Rodgers return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, will we hear anything during the draft? Did the New England Patriots try to sneak coach Mike Vrabel’s availability yesterday and control questions about his interaction with former NFL reporter Dianna Russini? We have breaking news the Dallas Cowboys are going to make star receiver George Pickens play on the franchise tag this season. Before becoming the number one pick tomorrow, are we buying or selling Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza? How far can LeBron James continue to carry the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Playoffs? Has Abdalla changed his mind on teams selecting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love high in the draft? Will Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves back up their talk about the Denver Nuggets? Can Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum carry over his momentum against the New York Knicks? Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders wants the Cleveland media to be more positive. Should the Boston Celtics be concerned after losing game two to the Philadelphia 76ers? Can the Houston Rockets come back against the Lakers after falling into an 0-2 hole, could coach Ime Udoka be in trouble if Houston is swept? How high could Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson be drafted tomorrow? Now with the Kansas City Chiefs as a backup, could quarterback Justin Fields be on the path that Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold took? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After the New York Knicks loss last night, did the Atlanta Hawks reveal the blueprint to beat New York is to attack Jalen Brunson? Billy Donovan will not be returning as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, where will Chicago go from here? Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson spoke about how the acquisition of quarterback Kyler Murray will push J.J. McCarthy. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel spoke publicly to the media for the first time since the photos of he and former NFL reporter for The Athletic Dianna Russini were published. Rock legend Bret Michaels joined the guys to preview his big concert from Thursday’s NFL Draft. If multiple teams are looking to trade down in Thursday’s draft, will they find enough teams looking to move up? The Minnesota Timberwolves evened their series with the Denver Nuggets and showed no respect for Denver following the game, is this a good example of why divisions still matter in the NBA? Our colleague at Westwood One Sports Mike Mayock joined the guys to preview Thursday’s draft. Would LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier be a good fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round? Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is reportedly headed to television, working for NBC. Will he be a good fit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dexter Lawrence was traded from the New York Giants to the Cincinnati Bengals for the tenth pick of the NFL Draft, could this be a rare deal that helps both teams? Where do the Bengals now rank among the NFL elite? Does the pickup of Lawrence help the Bengals convince star quarterback Joe Burrow they’ve done enough to compete? Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown appears headed to the New England Patriots, assuming the deal is made where would the Patriots rank in the AFC? Trent Williams is returning to the San Francisco 49ers, Bleck tells a story of how he almost killed the All-Pro tackle once. Aaron Rodgers isn’t expected to make his decision on returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers before Thursday’s draft, how should this affect their draft plans? Can LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers be affected by their first round matchup with the Houston Rockets? Should we be surprised the Orlando Magic upset the Detroit Pistons yesterday? Will the reconciliation between Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley last? San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had a fantastic playoff debut, is he the best show in the NBA right now? NFL Network’s Charles Davis joined the guys to preview Thursday’s NFL Draft. Are the Rockets in trouble if they don’t get Kevin Durant back soon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is expecting a lot of trades on Thursday at the NFL Draft, how aggressive should Kansas City be to catch the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West? The NBA Play-In Tournament wraps tonight with potential for fireworks between Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green? What first round series in the NBA Playoffs are the guys most excited for? How much of a paycut is LeBron James willing to take if he leaves the Los Angeles Lakers? Are the Dallas Cowboys likely to make a splash on draft night? Breaking news during the show that the Houston Texans made star edge rusher Will Anderson the highest paid defensive player in NFL history. Can Steph Curry follow up his performance from Wednesday night with another great game tonight? Do we expect to have clarity on the futures of Pittsburgh Steelers free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Philadelphia Eagles receiver, A.J. Brown and New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence before Thursday’s first round? What non-first round quarterback in this year’s class has the best chance to have a great NFL career? Is the eastern or western conference more compelling in this year’s NBA Playoffs? More breaking news into the show that Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett wants a new contract, will he inevitably be replaced by Alabama’s Ty Simpson? WWE WrestleMania is this weekend, has the sports coverage of the event gone too far? The guys debate the top players in this year’s NFL Draft versus last year’s top prospects. Would a wide receiver make more sense for the Tennessee Titans with the fourth pick than taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We’re one week away from the NFL Draft! Have the New York Jets made their decision on the second overall pick after cancelling their visit with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey? Bleck believes after his performance last night in the NBA Play-In Tournament, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is the greatest point guard in history. Could Los Angeles Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard or even Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James find their way to Golden State to team with Curry? LIV Golf appears to be going away, what does it mean for Saudi-backed sports? NFL.com Draft Analyst Chad Reuter joined the guys to look ahead to next week’s draft. How many trades will take place in next week’s first round? Will LaMelo Ball continue his recent hot streak in the Charlotte Hornets NBA Play-In game with the Orlando Magic? Can either Bailey or Ohio State’s Arvell Reese have an all-time rookie season rushing the passer? How many games will Play-In teams win in the first round of the NBA Playoffs? Will Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts be better or worse than last season? Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić have been granted exemptions to receive awards by the NBA. Will the make the All-NBA first team? “Catch Me If You Can” comes to life as a former Alabama football player impersonated NFL players to secure nearly $20 million. Abdalla loses his mind over what a Pop Tart is and isn’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek said the team has received interest in the top pick, should he consider trading it instead of selecting Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza? Last night’s NBA Play-In Tournament game between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat was a classic, but should LaMelo Ball been ejected for taking out Bam Adebayo? The NBA is reporting record television numbers, are the narratives around the regular season overblown? Fashion insider Abdalla gives his thoughts on the Washington Commanders new uniforms. Multiple NFL Draft mock drafts have dropped, what can we learn from them? Where will New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence land? How should the Washington Wizards have felt watching Deni Avdija last night in the Portland Trail Blazers win over the Phoenix Suns? Can the Buffalo Bills salvage receiver Keon Coleman’s career? Will American fans be able to tailgate at the World Cup? NFL analyst Lindsay Rhodes joined the guys to preview next week’s NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown be traded to the New England Patriots before the NFL Draft next week? Should Eagles coach Nick Siriani take some of the blame for the current situation with Brown? The NBA Play-In Tournament is tonight and Bleck has a fast-food comparison what commissioner Adam Silver has done to the league. With talk of going to 18 games, are their lessons the NFL can learn from the criticisms of the NBA this year? Is this year’s NFL Draft class a weak crop? Should the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets be on upset alert heading into the NBA Playoffs? Other than the Oklahoma City Thunder, what teams can realistically win the NBA Championship? Will the Jacksonville Jaguars actually be using Travis Hunter on offense as well as defense? Mike Golic, Jr. joined the show to look ahead to next week’s NFL Draft. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman commented on the trade rumors around Brown. Should fans in the Windy City be concerned about Chicago Bears quarterback suffering the Kardashian curse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did a team attempt a now-botched hit piece on Rueben Bain hoping the Miami edge rusher drops in the NFL Draft? Fresh of Rory McIlroy’s second straight win at The Masters, could the new rivalry with he and Scottie Scheffler be the new Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson? The NBA regular season has wrapped up and the guys give their thoughts on the Play-In Tournament that begins tomorrow. The Philadelphia Eagles acquired traded for receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers, is this a precursor to trading A.J. Brown? Is it harder to win back-to-back in the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals or The Masters? Are the Packers trending up or down in the NFC North? What NBA Play-In team has the best chance to pull a first round upset? Will Aaron Rodgers give the Pittsburgh Steelers a decision before the NFL Draft? What should be the NBA’s top offseason priority: tanking, load management or foul baiting? Was Sergio Garcia’s crash out at The Masters relatable or unacceptable? Who is the more intriguing future Hall of Famer in the first round matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets: LeBron James or Kevin Durant? Doc Rivers is out as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, what’s next for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo? Yahoo! Sports Senior NFL Writer Frank Schwab joined the show to look ahead to the NFL Draft. Bleck and Abdalla give their thoughts on the viral couple of Indiana Pacers fans appearing on Inside the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We now know what players will be present at the NFL Draft, and they include Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. How long will he have to wait before walking out on stage? The New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics and now own the tiebreaker in the chase for the second seed in the eastern conference. Has the coverage of The Masters become “broified?” New York Giants coach Matt Nagy spoke on how his experience with quarterback Patrick Mahomes could help his new quarterback Jaxson Dart. Will the best player in the NFL Draft be at the NFL Draft? Adam Silver is enthusiastic about a new idea to help curb tanking in the NBA, is he on the right track? The Jacksonville Jaguars will make last year’s #2 pick Travis Hunter a full-time cornerback, would they still select him if they had a redo? Does Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson or Dillon Gabriel give the Cleveland Browns the best chance to win? Should Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza start week one at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders? Who will win The Masters on Sunday? Is the World Cup going to be a disaster for fans? Could Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and New Orleans Saints passer Tyler Shough be the NFL’s breakout signal callers this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sean Little of NBA TV was in for Abdalla today joining Bleck. Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken explained why he missed the NFL head coaches photo, and seems pretty upset about it. What’s the worst excuse you’ve ever heard for missing work? New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins says the team should play their best quarterback, even if that’s not him. As the NBA regular season winds down, what do we make of the 65 game rule? Should expectations be sky high for the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson under rookie coach Jesse Minter? Will Michael Malone lead North Carolina to the Sweet 16 next season? What type of season will quarterback Shedeur Sanders have this season under Monken? Will Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft? March Madness drew terrific ratings on television, does that mean anything for the NBA? Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens has not yet signed his franchise tag, will he workout a long-term deal? Bleck believes he has an answer to fix NBA tanking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Houston Texans picked up their fifth year options on quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive lineman Will Anderson. Can Stroud bounce back this season to earn a long-term deal as Houston’s franchise quarterback? The Las Vegas Raiders opened their OTAs with edge rusher Maxx Crosby in attendance, as well as minority owner Tom Brady. Should expected number one pick Fernando Mendoza already be preparing to play for the Raiders? If Mendoza compares to former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, should he still be the #1 pick when Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese compares to Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons? Chicago Bulls President & CEO Michael Reinsdorf is requiring front office candidates to work with Billy Donovan as the team’s coach, is this backwards? What once-great teams that are now disappointing have a hopeless outlook? If the Philadelphia Eagles trade receiver A.J. Brown, we explore six potential trades. Are Bleck and Abdalla buying or selling new North Carolina coach Michael Malone? Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane isn’t attending the teams workouts, what does his future hold? Are things looking up in Baltimore with quarterback Lamar Jackson in attendance for the team’s offseason program? Will new Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski get the most out of tight end Kyle Pitts? After requesting a trade, what is New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence’s outlook in 2026? Mendoza will not be attending the NFL Draft, is the reason new Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins? Could the Eagles make a shocking move in the first round of the draft and select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, with Jalen Hurts still on the roster? Abdalla still has issues with Brady calling games for FOX while running the Raiders. Why are the Cleveland Browns featuring quarterback Shedeur Sanders online if he’s not going to be the starter? The NCAA is considering giving student athletes five years of eligibility, Bleck wants to know what is going on here?! Will San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk find a new home with the Washington Commanders and his former teammate Jayden Daniels? Is Abdalla excited for the upcoming spinoff Chopped Castaways? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Michigan Wolverines are national champions after their win over UConn last night. Will coach Dusty May’s team be remembered among the all-time greats? A day after North Carolina hired former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone, do we believe the Tar Heels were turned down by multiple choices? What’s next for the Chicago Bulls after nuking their front office and will it affect coach Billy Donovan? Could Alabama’s Ty Simpson now find himself climbing into the top 20 of the NBA Draft? Of the current champions across sports, where does Michigan basketball stack up? Bleck drives Abdalla nuts with his criteria on being a sports dynasty. The Milwaukee Bucks and their star Giannis Antetokounmpo appear headed for a divorce, should they end things this offseason? Bleck and Abdalla select their food items from the Augusta menu at The Masters. We have an update following last week’s critical story on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. The fellas discussed Artemis II and we all learned about Abdalla’s thoughts on space. Where could New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence wind up after requesting a trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michigan takes on UConn tonight in the National Championship game with multiple huge storylines. Michigan’s dominance through the tournament gives the Wolverines a chance to be known as one of the greatest teams of all time. For UConn, Dan Hurley can win his third championship in four years and put his name among the greatest coaches in college basketball history. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was in attendance as the team began offseason activities under new coach Jesse Minter. Could the Arizona Cardinals trade up to the back of the first round to draft Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson? New Your Giants defensive star Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade. How difficult is is to find all the games of your favorite baseball team? Will Billy Donovan return to the Chicago Bulls, possibly in a different role? After re-signing Travon Walker, are the Jacksonville Jaguars set to take a step forward in Liam Coen’s second season? Who will have a better season in 2026, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans? Would the NCAA basketball tournament expanding to 76 teams be good or bad for March Madness? Should Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić get more consideration for his fourth MVP award? Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the heavy favorite to be on the cover of Madden, are Bleck and Abdalla considered about the Madden curse? The guys react to the breaking news that North Carolina has hired former Nuggets coach Michael Malone. Our colleague Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night joins the show to discuss Malone’s hire and preview tonight’s championship game. The Chicago Bulls shook up their front office letting go Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, where will they go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s day two from Indianapolis with our teammate from Westwood One Sports Robbie Hummel joining the guys to tip off the show from Final Four Radio Row. Another of our teammates P. J. Carlesimo then sat down with Bleck and Abdalla to look ahead to the games. Last night at dinner in Indianapolis, Bleck and Abdalla found the Michael Jordan of waiters. The Los Angeles Lakers were blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder and lost Luka Dončić to injury, an injury Bleck can relate too. Oklahoma State coach Steve Lutz stopped by to chat up the guys on Final Four Radio Row. Bleck and Abdalla react to the breaking news Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd has agreed to a new deal. Will Michigan vs. Arizona live up the hype? How many games will Kirk Cousins win for the Las Vegas Raiders? What does Illinois need to beat UConn tomorrow? Is it time for the NBA’s 65 game threshold to go? Our teammate at Westwood One Sports Jason Horowitz stopped by to look ahead to tomorrow’s games. Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night stopped by to talk about where North Carolina’s coaching search goes from here. We welcome Alabama coach Nate Oats to preview tomorrow’s matchups. Bleck and Abdalla make their predictions for tomorrow’s Final Four games between Illinois and UConn, then Michigan and Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After an adventurous road trip from Chicago, Bleck and Abdalla broadcasted live from the Final Four in Indianapolis. The Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, does that mean presumed number one pick Fernando Mendoza will be sitting his entire rookie season? Cousins new deal will pay him $20 million dollars guaranteed, and the guys ask has any pro athlete ever earned more while accomplishing less in their career. Our teammate Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night also made the trip to Indianapolis and came on the show to look ahead to this weekend’s Final Four matchups. Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut also joined the guys, and Abdalla may have been a bit star struck. Any chance UConn coach Dan Hurley headbutts someone this weekend at the Final Four? Will Michigan continue their streak of domination against Arizona? How many Illinois fans can we expect to make the trip to the Final Four? Could the Chicago White Sox be headed for another season of record futility? Kansas coach Bill Self is returning for another season. Is major college sports best or worse now in the world of NIL and the transfer portal? Illinois assistant coach Kevin Kruger joined the show from Indianapolis looking ahead to this week’s Final Four matchup with UConn. Our teammate Brad Evans from BetMGM Tonight hung out with us in Indianapolis to preview this weekend’s matchups. Gonzaga coach and new Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Mark Few came on with the guys from Indianapolis to preview the Final Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Talk of the NFL moving to an 18 game regular season is continuing, how quickly can the league push it through? A report has linked the Denver Broncos to Aaron Rodgers, how seriously should we take it? Where do the Pittsburgh Steelers go if Rodgers doesn’t return as their quarterback? The television ratings for March Madness have been through the roof, will that continue this weekend during the Final Four? Is Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan on his way out of the Windy City, even if it’s not to coach North Carolina? Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is facing sharp criticism in his own building. Are Bleck and Abdalla buying stock in Steelers coach Mike McCarthy? Is Kirk Cousins a good fit for the Steelers if they lose Rodgers? How are we feeling about baseball’s new ABS challenge system? Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is now the winningist player in NBA history, and Abdalla gets triggered about it. April Fools Day is the Super Bowl for social media teams, wha are some of the best posts? Could the Broncos think about trading quarterback Bo Nix due to tension with coach Sean Payton? Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson doesn’t seem content after the team’s solid 2025 season. Where will Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love wind up going in the NFL Draft? Former Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. wants to return to the Big Apple, does he have anything left? What’s the best job in college basketball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslem gave an optimistic point of view of quarterback Deshaun Watson, what is the team doing at the NFL’s most important position? Should NFL teams pause before planning for next year’s crop of quarterbacks in the NFL Draft? Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy is talking with Aaron Rodgers as they await the quarterback’s decision. Would the Steelers be better off signing Kirk Cousins now? UConn head coach Dan Hurley’s headbutt continues to get attention, should it be a big story? ESPN plans to us Jason Kelce as part of their Masters coverage, are we getting too much of the Kelce brothers? During the NFL’s annual league meetings, a handful of coaches skipped Jay Glazer’s day drinking party, who were they? Are less NBA games ever going to actually happen, or is a waste of time to discuss? Will salary caps be coming to either baseball or college football? Could Rodgers look to upstage the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh? The Super Bowl in 2028 is headed to Las Vegas, what sorts of shenanigans can Bleck and Abdalla get into in Sin City? Could LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier surpass Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson to be the second quarterback selected in the NFL Draft? Could LeBron James play next season somewhere other than with the Los Angeles Lakers or Cleveland Cavaliers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An all-time classic yesterday in UConn’s comeback win over Duke leads the guys to thanking the Blue Devils. With the NFL’s annual meetings going on, one of the highlights is the coach's breakfast. Bleck and Abdalla ask what NFL coach would you like to have breakfast with? Is the NFL expanding to 18 games a formality at this point? What are the Cleveland Browns doing at quarterback? San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has spoken on the electrical substation, is it enough to satisfy Abdalla? Who is the the better coach in college sports right now, UConn basketball’s Dan Hurley or Indiana football’s Curt Cignetti? Was yesterday’s game an all-time comeback by UConn, or all-time choke job from Duke? Other than UConn, what’s the best story heading into the Final Four is Michigan, Illinois or Arizona? In their labor dispute with the NFL, do referees deserve full-time pay and benefits? What is the second most popular sport in America right now? Are streaming services pricing out sports fans? Could Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan be headed to Chapel Hill to take over North Carolina? After the first week of the baseball season, we have the first data on the ABS challenge system in baseball. Only on Bleck and Abdalla could we get Zoo News and put together a Westwood One heist team to steal candy bars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing Thursday night’s Sweet 16 results. Has Arizona distanced themselves as the best team in March Madness? Is Iowa making this kind of run the modern Cinderella in March Madness? Are people done hating Duke basketball or are they just as hateable with Jon Scheyer as they were under Coach K? Did Tom Brady try to return to the NFL in the past two seasons while being a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders? Who should North Carolina be targeting as their next Men’s Basketball Coach? Did Curt Cignetti go too far when ripping transfer star wide receiver Nick Marsh for his gold cleats? Who will Ty Simpson get drafted by? Where will Anthony Richardson be playing? Who will win the East region between Duke, St John’s, Michigan State, and UCONN? How many Final Fours will John Calipari reach with Arkansas? Could the College Football season start a week earlier? Westwood One March Madness Studio Host Jason Horowitz joins the guys. Was he shocked to see Arkansas get blown out by Arizona? Is it fair to call Iowa a Cinderella? What are his expectations for Duke vs St Johns? How will the East region play out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing MLB’s Opening Night broadcast on Netflix between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. Did Netflix lose the plot between the theatrics, scorebug, and missing the league’s first ABS challenge? Is Ty Simpson a legitimate 1st round pick and who should take their shot at him? Can Adam Silver REALLY put an end to tanking in the NBA? Is it okay that the NFL isn’t opening the season with the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks on Thursday because of the Australia game? The guys look at a few more mock drafts as we are less than a month away from the NFL Draft. Will the Los Angeles Dodgers win over 100 games this season? Will the Los Angeles Lakers make a deep playoff run? Will Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes play a full season? Will Bill Self coach another game for Kansas? Will Jaxon Smith Njigba catch more than 10 touchdowns next season? Was Joe Flacco in the right for calling out NFL teams for not signing him? Westwood One College Basketball Analyst PJ Carlesimo joins the guys. Are the Texas Longhorns a Cinderella story? Can Texas knock off Purdue tonight? What makes Arizona so dangerous? How impressive is the job that Fred Hoiberg has done at Nebraska? How has Rick Pittino been able to do it again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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