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Sports Inquirer Show 105: Big Ten postpones football, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Georgia State implications, NBA and NHL Playoffs, Atlanta United schedule announcement #sportsinquirer #bigten #pac12 #nbaplayoffs #stanleycupplayoffs (8.12.20)

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In this edition of the Sports Inquirer Show we discuss the postponement of the Big Ten and Pac-12 fall sports particularly football and its impact on the ACC, SEC and Sun Belt Conference with audio from Yellow Jackets’ head coach Geoff Collins and Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott in The Technical State of Georgia Athletics (6:00-36:00), the return of NBA play in the “bubble” with improved play under the quarantined conditions, the emergence of Phoenix, Dallas and Portland, the brilliance of Damian Lillard and the perceived struggles of the Lakers and Bucks in the Backdoor Cut (36:00-51:00) and Collin Morikawa winning the PGA Championship, the start of the NHL Playoffs with antiquated overtime rules, Atlanta United’s announced return to the regular season and the Portland Timbers winning the MLS is Back Tournament in the Miscellaneous Department (51:00-60:00).

Sports Inquirer Show 105: Big Ten postpones football, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Georgia State implications, NBA and NFL Playoffs, Atlanta United schedule announcement (8.12.20)

Sports Inquirer Show 103: Atlanta United dismisses Frank de Boer, MLS is Back, MLB and WNBA seasons start, Lou Williams, Jamal Adams #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer (7.28.20)

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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)

Sports Inquirer Show 103: Atlanta United dismisses Frank de Boer, MLS is Back, MLB and WNBA seasons start, Lou Williams, Jamal Adams (7.28.20)

Sports Inquirer Show 102: Atlanta United, MLS is Back Tournament, MLB Opening Night #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlsisback #mlb (7.24.20)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss:

-Atlanta United’s disappointing performance in the MLS is Back Tournament particularly the lack of offensive ingenuity, defensive lapses, tactical errors and questionable direction of the franchise with audio from former manager Frank de Boer and goalkeeper Brad Guzan. We also look at the tournament in general with the emergence of Columbus. LAFC and Toronto as well as struggles for the New York Red Bulls in the Original Free Kick (5:00-39:00)

-The opening night of the Major League Baseball season with thoughts on the ESPN broadcast operation as well as postseason predictions with the expanded playoffs in Beanball (39:00-58:00)

-The potential struggles of opening training camps in the NFL as well as the newly named Washington Football Team in the Gridiron Blitz (58:00-64:00)

Sports Inquirer Show 102: Atlanta United, MLS is Back Tournament, MLB Opening Night (7.24.20)