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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 170: Atlanta United hosts New England, NBA Finals, Candace Parker on NBA 2K Cover, Major League Baseball second half preview (7.16.21) — July 16, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 170: Atlanta United hosts New England, NBA Finals, Candace Parker on NBA 2K Cover, Major League Baseball second half preview (7.16.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we preview Atlanta United’s upcoming home contest against the New England Revolution highlighting the impact of homegrown players and Josef Martinez’s mysterious training habits with audio from manager Gabriel Heinze as well as players George Campbell and Tyler Wolff in addition to Argentina winning the Copa America and Italy winning Euro 2020 in the Original Free Kick (4:23-29:59).

We also delve into the NBA Finals as well as the impact of Candace Parker and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar being on the cover of NBA 2K in the Backdoor Cut (30:00-37:05).

Finally, we preview the second half of the Major League Baseball season in Beanball (37:05-50:18).


Sports Inquirer Show 170: Atlanta United hosts New England, NBA Finals, Candace Parker on NBA 2K Cover, Major League Baseball second half preview (7.16.21)
Sports Inquirer Show 169: MLB All-Star Game, Atlanta United, Atlanta United 2, NBA Finals, Rachel Nichols vs. Maria Taylor, Stephen A. Smith vs. Shohei Ohtani (7.14.21) — July 14, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 169: MLB All-Star Game, Atlanta United, Atlanta United 2, NBA Finals, Rachel Nichols vs. Maria Taylor, Stephen A. Smith vs. Shohei Ohtani (7.14.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss the Major League Baseball All-Star Game festivities in Beanball (1:51-18:38), Atlanta United’s road draw against Nashville with audio from manager Gabriel Heinze along with players Anton Walkes and Jackson Conway (18:39-29:27) as well as Atlanta United 2’s home draw against Indianapolis with audio from manager Jack Collison and player Connor Stanley (29:27-34:46) in the Original Free Kick. We also delve into the NBA Finals and the exhibition games for the United States men’s basketball team ahead of the Olympics in the Backdoor Cut (34:46-44:41). Finally we get into the ESPN media drama between Maria Taylor and Rachel Nichols as well as Stephen A. Smith’s questionable comments about Shohei Ohtani in the Miscellaneous Department (44:41-54:44).

Sports Inquirer Show 169: MLB All-Star Game, Atlanta United, Atlanta United 2, NBA Finals, Rachel Nichols vs. Maria Taylor, Stephen A. Smith vs. Shohei Ohtani (7.14.21)
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 167: Atlanta United draws against New York Red Bulls, Atlanta United 2 falls to Oklahoma City, NBA Playoffs, NBA coaching hires, Euros, Copa America (6.28.21) — June 28, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 167: Atlanta United draws against New York Red Bulls, Atlanta United 2 falls to Oklahoma City, NBA Playoffs, NBA coaching hires, Euros, Copa America (6.28.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we start with the Original Free Kick highlighting Atlanta United’s scoreless draw against the New York City Red Bulls with audio from manager Gabriel Heinze and player Miles Robinson (3:45-13:17), Atlanta United 2’s home loss to Oklahoma City with audio from manager Jack Collison along with players Caleb Wiley and Chris Allen (13:18-23:27), and the European Championships and Copa America (23:27-27:37).

We also break down the NBA Playoffs particularly the potential trouble for the Atlanta Hawks and Trae Young’s ankle injury, the emergence of Khris Middleton for the Milwaukee Bucks and two-way dominance of DeAndre Ayton for the Phoenix Suns as well as the coaching carousel particularly how new head coaches are good like Chanucey Billups in Portland and Ime Udoka in Boston, retreads like Rick Carlisle in Indiana are OK and retreads like Jason Kidd in Dallas are bad (27:38-43:17).

Plus we discuss the fan crash on the opening day of the Tour De France, Max Verstappen and Red Bull dominating the Stryian Grand Prix in Formula 1 racing and the United States Olympic Trials in gymnastics and track and field with Simone Biles showcasing elite talent once again (43:18-49:24).

Sports Inquirer Show 167: Atlanta United draws against New York Red Bulls, Atlanta United 2 falls to Oklahoma City, NBA Playoffs, NBA coaching hires, Euros, Copa America (6.28.21)