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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss Atlanta United’s preparation for its home contest on Aug. 22 with audio from Pity Martinez, Emerson Hyndman, captain Brad Guzan and interim manager Stephen Glass in the Original Free Kick (4:00-31:00), the results of the NBA Draft Lottery with audio from Atlanta Hawks’ general manager Travis Schlenk and the NBA Playoffs in the Backdoor Cut (31:00-45:00) and the midpoint of the Major League Baseball season in Beanball (45:00-53:00).
In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss:
-The dismissal of Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer, what it means to the franchise currently and in the future as well as the success of San Jose, Columbus and LAFC in the MLS is Back Tournament in the Original Free Kick (7:00-32:00)
-The start of the Major League Baseball season including the positive tests for the Miami Marlins organization, the early injuries of pitchers and the Atlanta Braves designating pitcher Mike Foltynewicz for assignment in Beanball (32:00-45:00)
-The start of the WNBA season and the preseason activities of the NBA particularly Los Angeles Clippers player Lou Williams excursion to a gentlemen’s club in Atlanta away from quarantine and the New York Knicks hiring Tom Thibodeau as their new head coach in the Backdoor Cut (45:00-57:00)
In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss:
-Major League Soccer’s plan for return to the 2020 season with the MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando with audio from Atlanta United players Brad Guzan and Jake Mulraney in the Original Free Kick.
-The NBA’s intentions to resume its 2020 season in Orlando, players Kyrie Irving and Dwight Howard expressing disapproval of the plan and audio of Atlanta Hawks player Trae Young discussing the conclusion of his team’s season in the Backdoor Cut.
-Sports and politics blending in an uneasy way in the United States, NASCAR banning the Confederate flag at race events, the return of the PGA Tour with Daniel Berger winning the Charles Schwab Challenge and the continued struggles of Major League Baseball labor negotiations in the Miscellaneous Department.
