Today’s word of the day is ‘credible’ as in the Jaguars as in Shad Khan as in Trent Baalke as in fired. What is going on? Is Shad Khan lost in the sauce? Fired the coach 2 weeks ago. Kept the GM despite what everyone said to do. And now here we are. (11:30) The Jets have hired Aaron Glenn as the new head coach. What was the point of the search firm? You needed that? (20:45) Jimmy Butler has been suspended again. This saga with the Heat is beyond ridiculous. (28:40) NPPOD. (33:30) Review: The Crying Game. (37:25) Netflix gained more subs. Netflix has live events. Netflix is making you pay. (46:20) The Dodgers introduced Roki Sasaki yesterday. Here’s what he said and what the Dodgers said.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘first ballot’ as in first ballot Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Wagner. That’s it. The whole class is three players. And Ichiro missed being unanimous by just one single vote. Just like Derek Jeter. Unreal. (20:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Paul Skenes rookie card bounty and what the Pirates should offer now. They also want to know if I would sign Skenes longterm now. Hm. (33:05) Review: Blue Velvet. (36:20) The Chicago Bears went big and hired Ben Johnson. The hottest name in NFL coaching. They needed to make a splash for Caleb Williams. (43:40) College sports have changed everything. Now comes the ugly. Wisconsin and the Big Ten are ready to battle Miami and a player over a transfer. Here is why. (51:50) NPPOD.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘lucky 7’ as in Patrick Mahomes as in Travis Kelce as in Andy Reid as in the Kansas City Chiefs. Back in the AFC Championship Game. Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen is what the people wanted. The Ravens blew it. Jayden Daniels is a rookie to watch. Saquon Barkley is unreal! (14:30) Roki Sasaki signed with the Dodgers. Who could have seen that coming? Are the Dodgers bad for baseball? So much spending. So many deferrals. (28:00) Anthony Santander signed with the Blue Jays. They finally signed someone! (33:31) Review: Virgin River. (37:25) Donald Trump is back in office. Yesterday was Inauguration Day. (45:40) It is Baseball Hall of Fame Day! Who is getting in? Who is left out? (50:18) NPPOD

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Today’s word of the day is ‘legend’ as in Bob Uecker as in legendary voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. (6:20) The Divisional Round is here! Lamar Jackson vs Josh Allen! Wow! MVP vs MVP runner-up in a rubber match. Patrick Mahomes looks to return to his place at the AFC Championship game. (12:00) Tom Brady’s agent said Tom Brady is staying with FOX for the long haul. Are we sure about that? (17:00) The NBA could be getting a rival league. That’s if Maverick Carter can get it off the ground. (32:10) Review: The Order. (36:50) Unrivaled starts tonight. Women sports are exploding. Is this going to push the WNBA to make changes? (45:00) NPPOD. (48:00) The Los Angeles fires are still going on. Tragedy continues.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘dither’ as in the New York Jets as in head coach as in GM as in Woody Johnson. How many coaches can you interview? Why are the Jets interviewing so many people? 30 coaches and GMs? For what!? (13:06) The Cleveland Browns are now being sued by Cleveland. Uh oh. Stadium deals always lead to something! (20:21) Are the Mets going to trade for Vlad Guerrero Jr? Are the Blue Jays parting with the All-Star? What happens to Pete Alonso? (30:45) Review: Rain Man. (32:23) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about players not signing stuff for fans. We’re talking about Wemby and his jersey swap! (45:40) NPPOD. (46:43) LIV Golf has a TV deal now! FOX is here! 

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Today’s word of the day is ‘flinging’ as in flinging assets as in Steph Curry as in Draymond Green as in Steve Kerr as in the Golden State Warriors. Let’s talk about what Steph Curry said about him not wanting the Warriors to be desperate. The end is near. Curry can see it. Draymond can see it. Kerr can see it. What will the Warriors do? (9:20) Jimmy Butler sat down with Pat Riley, and he still wants out. What went wrong here? Can it ever be righted? (19:55) AJ Brown was caught on camera reading a book during the Eagles game. Nick Sirriani is okay with it. Should he be? (34:00) Review: Squid Game 2. (38:22) The Cincinnati Reds returned to Ballys (FanDuel Sports Network). Didn’t think any team would do it, and I’m wrong. (46:20) NPPOD. (47:30) Are the 2028 Summer Olympics in trouble? The LA fires have continued to ravage the greater area. 

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Today’s word of the day is ‘mutually clear’ as in Jerry Jones as in Mike McCarthy as in the Dallas Cowboys as in it’s over. Jerry has decided to move on after contract negotiations didn’t work out. GM Jerry Jones strikes again. Now where does Dallas go? The Cowboys haven’t seen success in decades! Is it Coach Prime time? (15:20) Sam Darnold was seeing ghosts again. The Rams routed the Vikings in the Wild Card game in Arizona. Now what do the Vikings do? (21:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about OCD and success and Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez. (31:30) Review: Landman. (35:30) The Sixers had plans to build a new Sixers arena downtown. And then said… never mind. WHAT!? (45:40) NPPOD. (48:50) Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are coming to an end. The finalists are the Padres, Dodgers, and Blue Jays.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘queen’ as in Another One Bites the Dust as in another season bites the dust as in the Steelers as in Mike Tomlin. Another season of Mike Tomlin being .500 or better and being immediately booted from the playoffs. The Ravens ran all over the Steelers. Is it time to move on? (8:55) Mike Vrabel is back with the Patriots. Another former Patriot to be the Patriot Way. (16:00) What else happened in the playoffs this weekend? The Packers stunk. The Chargers stunk. Josh Allen looked great. (30:00) Review: Shrinking Season 2. (32:45) We’ve got an MLB ban! The two Yankees fans who grabbed Mookie Betts in the World Series have been banned from all MLB stadiums and events. (44:35) NPPOD. (49:00) Wait to see updates

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Today’s word of the day is ‘neutral’ as in the NFL as in Rams as in Vikings as in the game has been moved to Arizona. The fires in Los Angeles are still raging on. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced. Disaster. (9:40) Do you believe me now about Tom Brady? He is fully a Raider. That’s it. (16:35) Yesterday was Arbitration Deadline in MLB. Who avoided it? Who got an agreement done? (35:05) Review: Gladiator 2. (39:00) Venu Sports is no more. Disney, WB, Fox combined deal is over before it began. (41:00) Tyreek Hill’s agent spoke yesterday. He said Hill was committed to the Dolphins, but then said he wasn’t committed to the Dolphins? (49:00) NPPOD.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘destruction’ as in the LA fires continue to rage as in homes have been destroyed as in businesses have been destroyed as in lives have been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people evacuated. The Kings postponed. The Lakers likely will. There’s an NFL game on Monday, will that be impacted? (20:30) Is Bill Belichick leaving North Carolina? Could that happen? No way, right? (26:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Brian Flores. Is he going to be a head coach again? (37:45) Review: The Breakfast Club. (42:25) The College Football Playoff semifinals are here! Get excited! (48:10) NPPOD. (50:00) Are the Twins going to sell before Opening Day?

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Today’s word of the day is ‘who’s next’ as in the Raiders need a new coach as in Antonio Pierce fired as in Mark Davis as in Tom Brady! That’s right, Tom Brady is expected to be heavily involved in this coaching search. And the quarterback search. (8:30) Has Mike McDaniel lose the locker room? It seems like it. Players mad. Players late to meetings. Players being fined. Tyreek Hill may want out. (15:25) What is happening with Pete Alonso? Why hasn’t he signed yet? Did Scott Boras screw this up? (31:10) Review: A Real Pain. (37:45) Justin Verlander is headed to the San Francisco Giants. 42-year old signed a one-year deal for $15 million. (41:24) Brent Rooker signed a nice deal for himself with the Athletics. But stop saying the Athletics are spending money! (45:05) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Gavin Lux trade and what it means for the Dodgers.

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