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Mark Daigneault named the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder
November 11, 2020 19:29 - 5 minutesAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Thunder hiring Mark Diagneault as their new head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NFL approves an expanded 16-team playoff contingency plan
November 10, 2020 22:30 - 11 minutesThe NFL owners made news Tuesday by approving an expanded 16-team playoff contingency plan if certain games are canceled due to COVID. The Athletic's Lindsay Jones and Mike Sando break down the pros and cons of the plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tommy Heinsohn, Boston Celtics legend, dies at the age of 86
November 10, 2020 21:09 - 7 minutesSam Packard and Jay King discuss the life of Boston Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gonzaga ranked No. 1 in the men's basketball AP Preseason Top 25
November 09, 2020 20:58 - 5 minutesMichael Beller and C.J. Moore discuss the men's basketball AP preseason top 25, which features Gonzaga as the No. 1 team in the land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canelo Alvarez, Golden Boy part ways
November 07, 2020 00:14 - 10 minutesMike Coppinger and Lance Pugmire react to Canelo Alvarez and Golden Boy Promotions severing their relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fantasy football fallout from Christian McCaffrey's return in Week 9
November 06, 2020 21:16 - 7 minutesDerek VanRiper and Michael Beller discuss the downstream effects in the fantasy football world from Christian McCaffrey's return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA to tentatively restart on December 22
November 06, 2020 17:43 - 5 minutesAndrew Schlecht and Seth Partnow discuss the NBA restarting on December 22, how it will impact trades and free agency, and why the league is motivated to start so soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Cora returns to Red Sox as manager - What does he need to prove to fans and MLB?
November 06, 2020 15:32 - 7 minutesThe Athletic's Red Sox reporter Chad Jennings and Tim McMaster react to the news that Alex Cora will return to Boston as Red Sox manager one year after being suspended by Major League Baseball for his role in the Astros sign stealing scandal. Who's decision was this? What should expectations be? Does he need to win back the fanbase? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jets GM Joe Douglas voices support for Gase, Darnold - Does it mean anything?
November 04, 2020 00:39 - 4 minutesThe Athletic's Jets reporter Connor Hughes along with Tim McMaster react to Joe Douglas' post trade deadline comments about head coach Adam Gase and quarterback Sam Darnold. Does Douglas' vote of confidence really mean anything if the Jets continue to struggle on the field? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimmy Garoppolo & George Kittle Out Multiple Weeks- What does it mean for the rest of the 49ers season?
November 02, 2020 23:50 - 10 minutes49ers Writers David Lombardi & Matt Barrows of "Here's The Catch" podcast break down the latest news on Jimmy Garoppolo and George Kittle being out multiple weeks on injuries occurred in the game vs the Seahawks yesterday. Jimmy G aggravated his high ankle sprain he had in earlier in the season that cost him a few games and Kittle broke a bone in his foot, which could end his season. Where does this leave the 49ers this season and going into an interesting offseason next year? Learn more abou...
Steve Cohen approved as new Mets owner - What does it mean for franchise?
October 30, 2020 18:58 - 10 minutesThe Athletic's Marc Carig and Tim Britton have years of experience covering the Wilpon era of Mets baseball. They react to the news that MLB owners have approved the sale of the franchise to billionaire Steve Cohen. They discuss what it means for the club in the short and long term and what is the Wilpon's legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tigers close to hiring A.J. Hinch - How close is Detroit to winning?
October 30, 2020 13:53 - 6 minutesThe Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and Tim McMaster react to the news that the Tigers are close to hiring A.J. Hinch as the club's new manager. Hinch represents a big change in direction for Detroit after the retirement of Ron Gardenhire. How will the team manage the optics of hiring Hinch days after his suspension for his role in the Astros sign stealing scandal ended? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trevor Lawrence out after positive COVID-19 test
October 30, 2020 01:54 - 13 minutesHost of The Athletic's ACC Podcast Andy Bitter is joined by National Writer Matt Fortuna to discuss the breaking news that Clemson QB & projected #1 draft pick Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19. Lawrence is out for Saturday's game vs. Syracuse & is eligible to return on November 7th; the day Clemson faces Notre Dame in South Bend. Will Lawrence play & what does this mean for the playoff race? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arizona Coyotes renounce the rights to draft pick Mitchell Miller
October 29, 2020 20:49 - 10 minutesCraig Custance and Aaron Portzline from the Athletic NHL discuss the Arizona Coyotes decision to renounce the rights to 2020 fourth round draft pick Mitchell Miller. Miller was charged, along with another unidentified teen with assault and violating the Ohio Safe Schools Act for bullying Isaiah Meyer-Crothers, a Black classmate with developmental disabilities back in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking Podcast: Chicago White Sox Hire Tony La Russa as Manager
October 29, 2020 19:32 - 6 minutesJon Greenberg and James Fegan react to the Chicago White Sox hiring 76-year-old Tony La Russa to the team's manager role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sixers hire Morey - Can he take team to next level?
October 28, 2020 22:11 - 8 minutesThe Athletic's Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann discuss the Sixers hiring of Daryl Morey to a five-year contract to run the team's basketball operations. Is Morey the right executive to take the franchise back to the top of the NBA landscape? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wisconsin football pauses team activities, new positive COVID-19 tests
October 28, 2020 15:42 - 8 minutesJesse Temple and Mitch Sherman react to the Wisconsin football program pausing team activities due to new positive COVID-19 cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin Turner Testing Positive For COVID-19 During Dodgers World Series Win
October 28, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutesAndy McCullough and Pedro Moura discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers first World Series win in 32 years and Justin Turner getting pulled out of the game after positive COVID-19 test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Odell Beckham out for the season with torn ACL
October 26, 2020 16:45 - 5 minutesMichael Beller and Nando Di Fino discuss the fantasy fallout from Odell Beckham's torn ACL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Antonio Brown returns to the NFL with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
October 24, 2020 03:34 - 4 minutesAntonio Brown is returning to the NFL, according to Athletic sources, this time re-teaming with Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. The Athletic's Greg Auman brings you breaking reaction to the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The fantasy football impact of Joe Mixon's absence against the Browns in Week 7
October 23, 2020 17:54 - 4 minutesDerek VanRiper and Nando Di Fino discuss the replacement options for fantasy football managers with Joe Mixon sitting out Week 7 due to a foot injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ravens trade for pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue
October 22, 2020 15:46 - 4 minutesThe Baltimore Ravens have added the long-rumored next piece to their defense by trading for DE Yannick Ngakoue. How much of an impact will he have this year and long-term? The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec reacts to the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stan Van Gundy agrees to four-year deal to coach Pelicans: Sources
October 21, 2020 20:02 - 8 minutesThe Athletic's New Orleans Pelicans reporter Will Guillory joins Mike Smeltz to discuss what Stan Van Gundy brings to the Pelicans and what it means for the team's off-season plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Tua Tagovailoa time for the Miami Dolphins
October 20, 2020 16:36 - 7 minutesWe thought Tua Tagovailoa might eventually be the starter in Miami, but after 6 weeks and especially not with the Dolphins winning. The Athletic's Josh Tolentino of The Athletic Miami reacts to the decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NASCAR reinstates Kyle Larson after racial slur
October 19, 2020 22:12 - 6 minutesJeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi discuss why NASCAR chose to reinstate Kyle Larson following his indefinite suspension for a racial slur in April and what the next steps are for Larson's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jumbo Joe Thornton signs with Toronto
October 16, 2020 21:36 - 10 minutesScott Burnside and Jonas Siegel discuss the Maple Leafs signing of future Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Thornton. After 15 seasons in San Jose, Thornton, an Ontario native signs a one year deal with the Leafs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The fantasy football impact of Le'Veon Bell joining the Chiefs
October 16, 2020 00:22 - 8 minutesMichael Beller and Jake Ciely break down the effects in the fantasy football world of Le'Veon Bell signing with the Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clippers hire Ty Lue as next head coach
October 15, 2020 22:26 - 5 minutesJovan Buha and Mo Dakhil discuss the Clippers hiring Ty Lue as their next head coach and how it impacts their chase for an NBA title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daryl Morey steps down as GM of the Houston Rockets
October 15, 2020 18:08 - 7 minutesMo Dakhil and Kelly Iko break down Daryl Morey leaving the Rockets, how it impacts their upcoming offseason, and the future of the Rockets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19
October 14, 2020 22:45 - 8 minutesThe Athletic's Andy Staples & Nicole Auerbach react to the breaking news that Nick Saban & Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne have both tested positive for COVID-19. Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will take over preparations for Saturday's game vs. Georgia which is still scheduled to be played. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jets release Le'Veon Bell - Is this rock bottom?
October 14, 2020 04:03 - 5 minutesThe Athletic's Tim McMaster and Connor Hughes react to the Jets releasing running back Le'Veon Bell. Why now? Will the Jets finally start utilizing rookie back La'Mical Perine? What happens the next time a player complains about the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clayton Kershaw scratched from NLCS Game 2 - Can Tony Gonsolin win?
October 13, 2020 16:56 - 6 minutesThe Athletic's Andy McCullough and Pedro Moura react to the news that Clayton Kershaw has been scratched from his start in Game 2 of the NLCS. The guys discuss the implications Kershaw's latest back flare up could have on the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Pietrangelo signs with the Vegas Golden Knights
October 13, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutesThe Athletic’s Scott Burnside and Jesse Granger discuss Alex Pietrangelo’s 7-year, $61.6 million deal with the Vegas Golden Knights, the salary cap issues now facing the Golden Knights, potentially moving out Marc-Andre Fleury or Nate Schmidt to get under the cap, the arms race between Vegas and Colorado heading into the 2021 season, and more. Visit http://theathletic.com/newspod to join The Athletic for just $1 a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking Podcast: White Sox Part Ways with Manager Rick Renteria & Pitching Coach Don Cooper
October 12, 2020 21:05 - 9 minutesJon Greenberg and James Fegan react to sweeping changes from the Chicago White Sox, as the team parts ways with both manager Rick Renteria and pitching coach Don Cooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
White Sox Part Ways with Manager Rick Renteria & Pitching Coach Don Cooper
October 12, 2020 21:05 - 9 minutesJon Greenberg and James Fegan react to sweeping changes from the Chicago White Sox, as the team parts ways with both manager Rick Renteria and pitching coach Don Cooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers win NBA title; LeBron named Finals MVP
October 12, 2020 03:41 - 8 minutesThe Athletic's Bill Oram and Anthony Slater discuss the unprecedented nature of the Lakers championship run, how LeBron James' fourth title impacts his legacy, and what the title means to the Lakers franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Hall signs with the Buffalo Sabres
October 12, 2020 00:40 - 9 minutesThe Athletic’s Scott Burnside and John Vogl react to Taylor Hall’s one year, $8 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres and discuss how Hall’s arrival will help the Sabres, currently on the longest playoff drought in the NHL, whether he can regain his Hart Trophy form playing alongside Jack Eichel, and more. Visit http://theathletic.com/newspod to join The Athletic for just $1 a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dak Prescott hospitalized after ankle injury
October 12, 2020 00:04 - 7 minutesThe Athletic's Lindsay Jones joins Kent Garrison of the About Them Cowboys podcast to react to the devastating injury news regarding QB Dak Prescott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Atlanta Falcons to fire Dan Quinn
October 11, 2020 23:53 - 4 minutesThe Dan Quinn era in Atlanta appears to be over. The Athletic's Lindsay Jones is joined by Atlanta editor Daniel Shirley to react to the breaking news from The Athletic's Jeff Schultz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Torey Krug signs with the St. Louis Blues
October 10, 2020 03:10 - 8 minutesThe Athletic’s Scott Burnside and Jeremy Rutherford discuss the St. Louis Blues making a big splash to close the first day of NHL free agency, signing defenseman Torey Krug to a seven-year, $45.5 million contract, how Krug balances out the St. Louis blueline, what the now very likely departure of Alex Pietrangelo means for the organization, and more. Visit http://theathletic.com/newspod to join The Athletic for just $1 a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Netminder signings dominate NHL free agency
October 09, 2020 21:27 - 10 minutesScott Burnside and Eric Duhatschek from the Athletic NHL discuss a busy first day of free agency for NHL goalies. Jacob Markstrom joins Calgary, Braden Holtby signs in Vancouver, Anton Khudobin stays in Dallas, Cam Talbot moves to Minnesota, and the King, Henrik Lundqvist signs with Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Henrik Lundqvist signs one year deal with Capitals
October 09, 2020 18:15 - 11 minutesHenrik Lundqvist and the Washington Capitals make it official, signing a 1 year, 1.5 million dollar deal to play in DC. The Athletic's Scott Burnside and Tarik El-Bashir discuss what Hank will bring to the Caps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking Podcast: Les Miles tests positive for COVID-19 & Baylor suspends football-related activities
October 08, 2020 22:32 - 7 minutesThe Athletic's Jason Kersey and Max Olson discuss Kansas head football coach Les Miles testing positive for COVID-19, as well as Baylor suspending all football-related activities. What does this mean for both programs moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alexis Lafrenière drafted 1st overall by the New York Rangers
October 06, 2020 23:16 - 9 minutesThe Athletic NHL’s Arthur Staple and Scott Burnside discuss the New York Rangers’ selection of Alexis Lafrenière as the first overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, what the former two-time QMJHL MVP adds to the Rangers lineup, whether he could be in contention for the Calder trophy next season or not, and more. Visit http://theathletic.com/newspod to join The Athletic for just $1 a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Texans head coach/GM Bill O'Brien fired after 0-4 start
October 05, 2020 22:05 - 6 minutesThe Athletic's Texans beat writer Aaron Reiss joins Lindsay Jones to react to Bill O'Brien's firing after the 0-4 start for the Houston Texans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick Chubb headed to IR with knee injury; What's the fantasy football fallout?
October 05, 2020 18:35 - 6 minutesThe Athletic's Michael Beller and Nando Di Fino break down the fantasy value of Kareem Hunt and D'Ernest Johnson with Nick Chubb expected to be out for six weeks because of a knee injury. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cam Newton tests positive for COVID-19 - What does it mean for NFL season going forward?
October 03, 2020 19:09 - 12 minutesThe Athletic's Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss the news that Sunday's Patriots-Chiefs game has been postponed after Patriots quarterback Cam Newton and Chiefs practice squad quarterback Jordan Ta'amu have tested positive for COVID-19. What does this mean for the NFL season going forward and should the league consider a league wide shutdown and team bubbles to protect players? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sources: Philadelphia 76ers to hire Doc Rivers as head coach
October 02, 2020 00:30 - 7 minutesThe Athletic's 76ers reporters and hosts of the Sixers Beat podcast, Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann, discuss why Doc Rivers was chosen as the next 76ers head coach and what other changes may be on the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB will allow fans at games for NLCS and World Series - Is it worth the risk?
October 01, 2020 00:08 - 6 minutesThe Athletic's senior writers Andy McCullough and Evan Drellich discuss the news that Major League Baseball will allow 25 percent capacity at the National League Championship Series and World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. They examine the reasoning behind the decision and the risks involved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
King Henrik to be bought out by New York Rangers
September 30, 2020 01:07 - 8 minutesScott Burnside and Rick Carpiniello of the Athletic NHL discuss the New York Rangers decision to buyout the final year of Henrik Lundqvist's contract with the Blue Shirts. Scott and Rick discuss Hank's legacy in New York, and where he might end up for the 20/21 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices