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  • Is There a Cloud Over the Dodger Clubhouse?

    Is There a Cloud Over the Dodger Clubhouse?
    2026/09/01
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Mark are astonished that the mighty Dodgers have dropped three games in a row. Has this team lost the speed that once defined championship Dodgers baseball? Is the ownership turmoil surrounding Mark Walter rattling the clubhouse, or is a shorthanded bullpen missing injured catcher Will Smith the real culprit? How much longer can UCLA justify Mick Cronin's extension after frustrating portal losses and empty seats? Can new football coach Bob Chesney turn the Bruins around? And will USC’s revamped defense under Gary Patterson and Lincoln Riley's offense be enough to survive Ohio State, Indiana and Penn State?
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    17 分
  • Buss Dynasty Drama

    Buss Dynasty Drama
    2026/08/25
    Fred, Art, Laura and Mark ponder how the Buss family will fare in the ongoing Lakers’ ownership saga. In light of Jeanie Buss's refusal to sell her stake in the team, can the family settle quietly amid conflicting trust agreements and court orders? Could a Nikola Jokić trade rumor be a convenient distraction? Does star power buy Rams receiver Puka Nacua a pass on suspension despite a biting incident and controversial comments? Is NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s $75 million paycheck justifiable when he’s holding elite players to a different standard? And can insider knowledge make sports betting even more difficult to police?
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    20 分
  • Lakers’ Sale Shakes Up the NBA

    Lakers’ Sale Shakes Up the NBA
    2026/08/18
    Fred, Art, and Laura are stunned by Mark Walter’s sale of the Lakers to a group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion. Does that ten-month valuation jump seem too good to be true? Will Adam Silver's approval be more than a formality? Could the impressive preseason action of Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza push Kirk Cousins to the sidelines sooner than expected? Should the NFL reward 50-plus-yard field goals with four points, or rein in kickers instead? And in light of Roger Craig's dementia diagnosis and Puka Nacua's suspension, how much accountability is enough?
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    16 分
  • Dodgers’ TV Riches vs Angels’ Fire Sale

    Dodgers’ TV Riches vs Angels’ Fire Sale
    2026/08/11
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Mark are impressed that the Dodgers reportedly haul in $355 million a year just from local TV — nearly covering their entire payroll. Is that kind of financial edge fair to smaller-market rivals? Should Mike Trout finally get traded out of Anaheim to jump-start a rebuild with the Angels' farm system? Can the injury-riddled Yankees catch a Red Sox team that's won 26 of 29 games? Are Jahmyr Gibbs and Saquon Barkley proof running backs deserve bigger paydays, or is the position fading for good? And can Buster Posey's front office turn things around in San Francisco?
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    19 分
  • Do the Dodgers Really Need to Up Their Game?

    Do the Dodgers Really Need to Up Their Game?
    2026/08/04
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Mark debate the pros and cons of the Dodgers pursuing Tigers ace Tarik Skubal despite a 13.5-game lead. Is Skubal worth the prospect cost, or unnecessary given their depth? With journeyman lefty Eric Lauer going 9-0 in his starts, how long can finesse outpitch power arms? The Pirates eye Athletics closer Mason Miller for bullpen help after blowing 19 saves, but is that really their biggest need? Should local markets get guaranteed broadcast access as NFL fans keep losing games to streaming services? And can Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers' revamped receiving corps compete in a loaded NFC West?
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    15 分
  • MLB’s Trade Winds Are A Blowin’

    MLB’s Trade Winds Are A Blowin’
    2026/07/28
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Mark wonder if there’s a major shakeup ahead in baseball as the trade deadline approaches. Is Tarik Skubal worth sacrificing top prospects for just two months, with the Dodgers, Braves, Phillies, and Brewers all champing at the bit? Will Boston's historic 15-game streak scramble the market further? Are the Dodgers simply coasting on their massive lead, allowing stars like Shohei Ohtani a breather before October? And with Jalen Brunson favored for Sportsman of the Year over Ohtani and Caitlin Clark, could a late surge change everything?
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    16 分
  • Fairway Fouls and Fútbol Fallout

    Fairway Fouls and Fútbol Fallout
    2026/07/21
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Mark speculate on the unusually parched fairways at the British Open, sending drives flying well over 400 yards. Is climate change reshaping golf? Bryson DeChambeau faced a bizarre lie ruling after signing his scorecard. Should that even be allowed? Lionel Messi found himself again defending Argentina amid FIFA corruption questions. Why explain if nothing's wrong? Is the astronomical $4.9 million selling price for a Pelé jersey worthy of his legacy or memorabilia mania? And why has it taken so long to induct Walt Hazzard into the Collegiate Hall of Fame, decades after UCLA teammate Gail Goodrich?
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    19 分
  • Dodgers Are on a Roll, but October Storm Clouds Gather

    Dodgers Are on a Roll, but October Storm Clouds Gather
    2026/07/14
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Mark marvel as the Dodgers currently hold the top record in baseball. While the Marlins are surging and the Brewers are quietly dominating, can anyone actually catch L.A.? Shohei Ohtani plans to skip the All-Star Game to protect his arm - the right move, or a missed spotlight? Is it fair that Zack Wheeler and Sonny Gray got snubbed? While two dozen Dodgers plan a White House visit July 23, Freddie Freeman and Kiké Hernández may likely opt out. Will Mookie Betts show this time? And should Buffalo's new stadium erase O.J. Simpson's playing legacy?
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    18 分