On today’s show, I examine the MLB’s latest path to resumption, and how the different offers proposed by the owners actually end up paying players the same amount of money. I also catch up with Jon Anik, lead voice of the UFC on ESPN and host of The Anik and […]
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Boylen Shouldn’t Be Retained, James Wilks Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-11-20)
On today’s show, I analyze Jim Boylen’s tenure with the Bulls, and attempt to understand why ownership wants him to be retained. Boylen, arguably, has done nothing to positively impact the Bulls since his hiring, so why should the team retain him, especially with a newly-revamped front office? Later in […]
Ariel Helwani Talks UFC Postponement, Fight Night 170, UFC 248, and More!
Ariel Helwani, host of Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show and MMA Reporter for ESPN, joins today’s podcast! We discussed the UFC’s response to COVID-19, and why it was the last major professional sports league to suspend operations. We also recapped UFC Fight Night 170, which included a surprising upset win for […]
James Wilks Talks UFC Career and The Game Changers Movie!
James Wilks, The Ultimate Fighter 9 welterweight champion and star of The Game Changers, joins the show! We discussed his early interest in mixed martial arts, which stemmed from being the victim of an attack as a child. We also talked about his emergence on The Ultimate Fighter, and how that led to a […]
Todd Grisham Talks Boxing News, Sports Media Career, and More!
Todd Grisham, play-by-play voice of Glory Kickboxing, Golden Boy Boxing, and other boxing coverage on DAZN, joins the show! We discussed the complicated saga involving both Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua, while making a prediction on their scheduled rematch in December. We also talked about an interesting cruiserweight bout coming […]