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Month: July 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 173: Atlanta United visits Orlando City, Aaron Rodgers reports to Green Bay Packers, NBA Draft recap, Simone Biles, Olympics (7.30.21) — July 30, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 173: Atlanta United visits Orlando City, Aaron Rodgers reports to Green Bay Packers, NBA Draft recap, Simone Biles, Olympics (7.30.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we preview Atlanta United’s upcoming road contest against Orlando City with audio from manager Rob Valentino and player Alec Kann as well as the United States and Mexico advancing to the finals of the Gold Cup in the Original Free Kick (2:42-17:35).

Aaron Rodgers reporting to training camp for the Green Bay Packers and the NFL’s handling of COVID-19 in the Gridiron Blitz (17:35-38:27)

Recap the NBA Draft including the Atlanta Hawks selecting Jalen Johnson and Shariff Cooper with audio from general manager Travis Schlenk in the Backdoor Cut (38:27-51:15)

The Major League Baseball trade deadline with Max Scherzer and Trea Turner moving to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo going to the New York Yankees and more in Beanball (51.15-57:13)

We analyze Simone Biles withdrawal from the women’s gymnastics competition and enjoying other aspects of the Olympics in the Miscellaneous Department (57:13 – 1:17:00).


Sports Inquirer Show 173: Atlanta United visits Orlando City, Aaron Rodgers reports to Green Bay Packers, NBA Draft recap, Simone Biles, Olympics (7.30.21)
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Amar Sejdić pre-Orlando City presser (7.28.21) — July 29, 2021

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Amar Sejdić pre-Orlando City presser (7.28.21)

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Locker room setup before the match against FC Cincinatti at TQL Stadium in Cincinatti, Ohio, on Wednesday July 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Amar Sejdic July 28. Topics included his continued adjustment to being on the team, preferred playing positions on the pitch, working with new manager Rob Valentino and the team preparing to visit Orlando City July 30.


Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Amar Sejdić pre-Orlando City presser (7.28.21)
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Rob Valentino pre-Orlando City presser (7.28.21) — July 28, 2021

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Rob Valentino pre-Orlando City presser (7.28.21)

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Atlanta United Interim Head Coach Rob Valentino walks out onto the field before the match against FC Cincinatti at TQL Stadium in Cincinatti, Ohio, on Wednesday July 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Rob Valentino July 28. Topics included his continued adjustment to being manager of the team, playing with aggression and the team preparing to visit Orlando City July 30.


Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Rob Valentino pre-Orlando City presser (7.28.21)
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Alec Kann pre-Orlando City presser (7.28.21) —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Alec Kann pre-Orlando City presser (7.28.21)

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Locker room setup before the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday July 24, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United goalkeeper Alec Kann July 28. Topics included the team’s continued adjustment to new manager Rob Valentino, Kann’s professional development with additional playing time and the team preparing to visit Orlando City July 30.


Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Alec Kann pre-Orlando City presser (7.28.21)
Sports Inquirer 172: Atlanta United adjusts to new manager, Sun Belt Football Media Day recap, Texas and Oklahoma to SEC, Summer Olympics begin (7.27.21) — July 27, 2021

Sports Inquirer 172: Atlanta United adjusts to new manager, Sun Belt Football Media Day recap, Texas and Oklahoma to SEC, Summer Olympics begin (7.27.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss the past week for Atlanta United including its home loss to the Columbus Crew with audio from manager Rob Valentino along with players Alec Kann, Anton Walkes and Brooks Lennon in the Original Free Kick (2:20-14:56). The next segment was the Technical State of Georgia Athletics highlighting the Sun Belt Football Media Day particularly the preseason poll and the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) initiative with audio from Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott, Appalachian State head coach Shawn Clark and Coastal Carolina head coach Jamie Chadwell (14:56-30:36). Finally in the Miscellaneous Department, we delve into Texas and Oklahoma seeking to move to the SEC, Aaron Rodgers potentially reporting to Green Bay Packers’ training camp and finding enjoy and intrigue watching the Summer Olympics (30:36-45:18).

Sports Inquirer 172: Atlanta United adjusts to new manager, Sun Belt Football Media Day recap, Texas and Oklahoma to SEC, Summer Olympics begin (7.27.21)
Sports Inquirer Show 171: Atlanta United dismisses Gabriel Heinze, Milwaukee Bucks wins NBA Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo dominance, Tadej Pogacar win Tour de France, Collin Morikawa wins the British Open (7.21.21) — July 21, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 171: Atlanta United dismisses Gabriel Heinze, Milwaukee Bucks wins NBA Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo dominance, Tadej Pogacar win Tour de France, Collin Morikawa wins the British Open (7.21.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss Atlanta United’s dismissal of manager Gabriel Heinze with audio from team president Darren Eales, technical director Carlos Bocanegra along with players Josef Martinez, Brooks Lennon and Anton Walkes in the Original Free Kick (1:55-24:35). We also highlight the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA Championship and the dominance of Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Backdoor Cut (24:35-32:28). Finally, we delve into Tadej Pogacar winning his second career Tour de France, Collin Morikawa winning the British Open, positive Covid-19 tests at the Olympics and lack of interest in watching new Space Jam movie (32:28-40:00).

Sports Inquirer Show 171: Atlanta United dismisses Gabriel Heinze, Milwaukee Bucks wins NBA Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo dominance, Tadej Pogacar win Tour de France, Collin Morikawa wins the British Open (7.21.21)