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Sports Inquirer Show 174: NBA Free Agency, Trae Young re-signs with Atlanta Hawks, NFL Training Camp, Carson Wentz, Atlanta United, Olympics (8.4.21) — August 4, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 174: NBA Free Agency, Trae Young re-signs with Atlanta Hawks, NFL Training Camp, Carson Wentz, Atlanta United, Olympics (8.4.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we review the early portion of the NBA Free Agency period including Russell Westbrook joining the Los Angeles Lakers, Trae Young and John Collins re-signing with the Atlanta Hawks plus major moves by the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls in the Backdoor Cut (1:58-31:37).

Next we delve into the start of NFL training camps including the injury issues for the Indianapolis Colts with Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson as well as Joe Judge disciplining the New York Giants following a fight in practice in the Gridiron Blitz (31:38-45:36).

We preview Atlanta United’s road contest against CF Montreal with audio from manager Rob Valentino and player Anton Walkes in the Original Free Kick (45:37-52:31).

Finally, we delve into the Olympics in the Miscellaneous Department (52:32- 1:00:10).


Sports Inquirer Show 174: NBA Free Agency, Trae Young re-signs with Atlanta Hawks, NFL Training Camp, Carson Wentz, Atlanta United, Olympics (8.4.21)
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)
Sports Inquirer Show 168: Atlanta United struggles in Chicago, Atlanta United 2 draws against Memphis, NBA Finals preview, college NIL ruling, Sha’carri Richardson (7.6.21) — July 6, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 168: Atlanta United struggles in Chicago, Atlanta United 2 draws against Memphis, NBA Finals preview, college NIL ruling, Sha’carri Richardson (7.6.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss Atlanta United’s road loss to the Chicago Fire with audio from manager Gabriel Heinze and player Anton Walkes (2:57-11:24), Atlanta United 2’s home draw against Memphis 901 FC with audio from manager Jack Collison along with players Danial Sebhatu and Robbie Mertz (11:24-21:55) and preview the semifinals of Euro 2020 (21:55-29:52) in the Original Free Kick.

We also preview the NBA Finals and recap Atlanta Hawks’ run in the postseason in the Backdoor Cut (29:53-35:59).

Finally, we look into the new NIL activities in college sports (35:59-42:32) and Sha’carri Richardson’s suspension for marijuana (42:32-52:24) in the Miscellaneous Department.


Sports Inquirer Show 168: Atlanta United struggles in Chicago, Atlanta United 2 draws against Memphis, NBA Finals preview, college NIL ruling, Sha’carri Richardson (7.6.21)
Sports Inquirer Show 166: NBA Playoffs, Atlanta Hawks advance, Ben Simmons struggles, Atlanta United visits NYC FC, Major League Baseball’s sticky situation (6.23.21) — June 23, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 166: NBA Playoffs, Atlanta Hawks advance, Ben Simmons struggles, Atlanta United visits NYC FC, Major League Baseball’s sticky situation (6.23.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we break down the NBA Playoffs including the dominance of the Phoenix Suns, the emergence of the Atlanta Hawks as well as the downfall of Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia Sixers in the Backdoor Cut (2:55-30:15), Atlanta United preparing to visit New York City FC with audio from manager Gabriel Heinze as well as players George Bello, Brooks Lennon and Ezequiel Barco in the Original Free Kick (30:16-41:58) and Major League Baseball’s mishandling of handling doctored baseballs in the Miscellaneous Department (41:59-47:05).


Sports Inquirer Show 166: NBA Playoffs, Atlanta Hawks advance, Ben Simmons struggles, Atlanta United visits NYC FC, Major League Baseball’s sticky situation (6.23.21)
Sports Inquirer Show 165: NBA Playoffs, Philadelphia Sixers and Milwaukee Bucks struggles, Atlanta Hawks emergence, Novak Djokovic, Euros, Copa America (6.17.21) — June 17, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 165: NBA Playoffs, Philadelphia Sixers and Milwaukee Bucks struggles, Atlanta Hawks emergence, Novak Djokovic, Euros, Copa America (6.17.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss the NBA playoffs including the Philadelphia Sixers struggles against the Atlanta Hawks particularly Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, Paul George’s emergence for the Los Angeles Clippers as well as Stan Van Gundy out of New Orleans in the Backdoor Cut (2:49-39:20). We also highlight Novak Djokovic winning the French Open, Major League Baseball regulating doctored baseballs and the start of the European Championships and Copa America in the Miscellaneous Department (39:21-51:32).

Sports Inquirer Show 165: NBA Playoffs, Philadelphia Sixers and Milwaukee Bucks struggles, Atlanta Hawks emergence, Novak Djokovic, Euros, Copa America (6.17.21)
Sports Inquirer Show 162: Atlanta United hosts Nashville SC, NBA Playoffs Recap, New York Knicks in trouble, Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young, Jayson Tatum (5.29.21) — May 29, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 162: Atlanta United hosts Nashville SC, NBA Playoffs Recap, New York Knicks in trouble, Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young, Jayson Tatum (5.29.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we preview Atlanta United’s upcoming home match against Nashville with audio from manager Gabriel Heinze as well as players Brad Guzan, Jake Mulraney and Brooks Lennon. We also look at the NBA Playoffs particularly the offensive struggles of Julius Randle and the New York Knicks, the improved defensive play of the Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young, Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic entering superstar levels and the apathy of the Brooklyn Nets.

\Sports Inquirer Show 162: Atlanta United hosts Nashville SC, NBA Playoffs Recap, New York Knicks in trouble, Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young, Jayson Tatum (5.29.21)