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What will the NFL do next after the Titans shutdown in-person activities after positive COVID-19 tests?
September 29, 2020 18:41 - 9 minutesThe Athletic's senior NFL writer Lindsay Jones and Nashville columnist Joe Rexrode explain what is happening within the Titans organization after the team's in-person activities were shut down due to positive COVID-19 tests. Lindsay and Joe also look to the coming days and what we can expect from the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tampa Bay wins the 2020 Stanley Cup
September 29, 2020 03:16 - 9 minutesArpon Basu and Thomas Drance of the Athletic NHL, discuss the Tampa Bay Lighting winning the 2020 Stanley Cup. The Bolts shutout the Dallas Stars 2-0 in game 6. Victor Hedman is named the NHL playoffs most valuable player, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Doc Rivers and Los Angeles Clippers agree to part ways
September 29, 2020 01:00 - 6 minutesThe Athletic's Mike Smeltz is joined by The Athletic's Clippers reporter Johan Buha to discuss why Doc Rivers is out as Clippers coach and who may be the next head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sources: Angels fire Billy Eppler. Will Mike Trout ever get back to postseason?
September 27, 2020 22:09 - 5 minutesThe Athletic's Tim McMaster and Angels beat writer Fabian Ardaya explain why the Angels are parting ways with General Manager Billy Eppler and what direction the franchise could go in next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ron Roenicke won't return to Red Sox, will Alex Cora replace him?
September 27, 2020 19:31 - 7 minutesThe Athletic's Tim McMaster and Red Sox beat writer Chad Jennings examine why Ron Roenicke's time with the Red Sox is over, whether Alex Cora will be considered for the job and what the expectations will be on the next manager for 2021. For more on this story visit The Athletic's new headline section: https://theathletic.com/news/red-sox-manager-ron-roenicke-wont-return-next-season/xD82FtfJfiuR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pac-12 will return to play on November 6th
September 24, 2020 23:54 - 8 minutesThe Athletic's Andy Staples and Washington beat writer Christian Caple react to the breaking news that the Pac 12 is back & will take the field on November 6th & 7th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAZN Offers Canelo Alvarez Deal Worth Upward of $20M Per Bout
September 24, 2020 22:11 - 8 minutesThe Athletic's Mike Coppinger and Lance Pugmire react to DAZN offering Canelo Alvarez upwards of $20 million per fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chicago Bears legend Gale Sayers passes away at age 77
September 23, 2020 14:51 - 4 minutesAdam Hoge and Adam Jahns of The Athletic's Hoge and Jahns podcast react to the news of Chicago Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame RB Gale Sayers passing away at age 77. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Billy Donovan named Head Coach of the Chicago Bulls, can Billy get them to the Playoffs?
September 22, 2020 23:37 - 6 minutesAndrew Schlecht and Darnell Mayberry discuss the Chicago Bulls hiring Billy Donovan and if he is the missing piece to get them back in the post season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Jordan becoming a NASCAR team owner
September 22, 2020 12:23 - 6 minutesThe Athletic's motorsports writers Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi react to the news of Michael Jordan teaming up with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin to own a NASCAR team. And their driver? Bubba Wallace. Topics include what this means for the sport and whether the new team can be successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bryson DeChambeau wins the 120th U.S. Open Championship
September 20, 2020 23:35 - 7 minutesThe Athletic's John Hayes & Brendan Quinn react to Bryson DeChambeau's dominant performance at Winged Foot Golf Club. DeChambeau is the only player to finish the week under par on a course that proved to be a true test for the best players in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo wins second consecutive NBA MVP
September 18, 2020 18:02 - 9 minutesThe Athletic's Mike Smeltz is joined by Eric Nehm, who covers the Bucks for The Athletic, and Seth Partnow, an NBA Analyst for The Athletic and former Director of Baskerball Research for the Milwaukee Bucks, to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo winning his second MVP award. What made him special this season, where can he improve as a player and what the Bucks may look like next season as they compete for a championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Ten Football is Back
September 16, 2020 14:22 - 8 minutesThe Athletic's Andy Staples & Nicole Auerbach discuss the breaking news that Big Ten football is back and will start on October 23rd-24th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Denver Nuggets Advance to Western Conference Finals
September 16, 2020 05:59 - 2 minutesDave DuFour and Kendra Andrews react to the Denver Nuggets climbing back from a three-to-one deficit against the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Semifinals to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Audio Reaction: Denver Nuggets Advance to Western Conference Finals
September 16, 2020 05:59 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBDave DuFour and Kendra Andrews react to the Denver Nuggets climbing back from a three-to-one deficit against the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Semifinals to advance to the Western Conference Finals.
Peter Laviolette joins the Washington Capitals as the 19th Head Coach in Franchise History
September 15, 2020 14:34 - 8 minutesThe Athletic's Scott Burnside and Tarik El-Bashir discuss Peter Laviolette, signing a three year deal to coach the Washington Capitals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Cohen agrees to deal to buy Mets
September 15, 2020 01:07 - 5 minutesThe Athletic's Tim Britton and Pete McCarthy discuss Steve Cohen’s deal to buy the New York Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alec Mills throws the 16th no-hitter in Cubs history
September 14, 2020 12:25 - 4 minutesThe Athletic’s Cubs reporters Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney react to Sunday’s unlikely no-hitter by Alec Mills. What does it means for Mills’ career and what does it means for the Cubs as they head towards the postseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike D'Antoni Leaving the Rockets
September 13, 2020 22:28 - 5 minutesKelly Iko and Mo Dakhil give an instant reaction to the news that Mike D'Antoni is leaving the Rockets. Why is he leaving? Who could replace him? and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Audio Reaction: The Celtics Advance to the East Finals
September 12, 2020 11:06 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBSam Packard and Jay King discuss the Celtics moving on to the East Finals after defeating the Raptors in Game 7.
The Celtics Advance to the East Finals
September 12, 2020 11:06 - 5 minutesSam Packard and Jay King discuss the Celtics moving on to the East Finals after defeating the Raptors in Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ohio State star lineman Wyatt Davis opts out
September 11, 2020 16:07 - 10 minutesThe Athletic's Ohio State beat writer Bill Landis & The Athletic's National Recruiting Analyst Ari Wasserman discuss Wyatt Davis' decision to opt out the day after Ryan Day made a public plea to the Big Ten to play football this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ACC coaches propose all Division I teams make 2021 NCAA Tournament
September 09, 2020 21:59 - 3 minutesThe Athletic's Andy Bitter reacts to the proposal from ACC basketball coaches that says all Division I programs should make the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Audio Reaction: Broncos pass rusher Von Miller sustains devastating injury
September 09, 2020 21:00 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBThe Athletic's Mike Sando is joined by former NFL GM Randy Mueller to bring instant reaction to Von Miller's potentially season-ending injury.
Broncos pass rusher Von Miller sustains devastating injury
September 09, 2020 21:00 - 3 minutesThe Athletic's Mike Sando is joined by former NFL GM Randy Mueller to bring instant reaction to Von Miller's potentially season-ending injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rams make Jalen Ramsey the highest-paid CB in NFL history
September 09, 2020 15:23 - 9 minutesThe Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Rich Hammond of the '11 Personnel' podcast react to the record-breaking contract extension for CB Jalen Ramsey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Billy Donovan and the Oklahoma City Thunder Mutually Agree to Part Ways
September 09, 2020 04:13 - 7 minutesAndrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Thunder and Billy Donovan parting ways. What is next for Donovan? Where to the Thunder go from here? All that and more on this Breaking News short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Padres acquire Mitch Moreland from Red Sox for two prospects
August 31, 2020 06:59 - 7 minutesDennis Lin and Chad Jenning join Tim McMaster to break down the deadline deal between the Padres and Red Sox. San Diego acquired first baseman Mitch Moreland for prospects Hundson Potts and Jeisson Rosario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maple Leafs send Kasperi Kapenen to Penguins
August 25, 2020 05:57 - 7 minutesThe Athletic's Scott Burnside and Josh Yohe react to the trade between Pittsburgh and Toronto, involving the Pens 2020 first round pick, and Toronto winger Kasperi Kapenen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Washington Football Team hires NFL's first Black team president
August 17, 2020 14:54 - 5 minutesRhiannon Walker of The Athletic DC joins Lindsay Jones to react to the news that Jason Wright will become the team's new president in a historic move making him the first Black team president in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Headline by The Athletic Trailer
August 15, 2020 13:03 - 1 minuteThe Athletic has quickly become the world's most trusted source for sports news. Starting September 9th, get instant reactions to the biggest breaking stories in sports from The Athletic, right here on The Headline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices