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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)

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)

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)
Sports Inquirer Show 164: NBA Playoffs without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Julio Jones to Tennessee, Aaron Rodgers, Atlanta United 2, United States wins CONCACAF Nations League (6.9.21) — June 9, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 164: NBA Playoffs without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Julio Jones to Tennessee, Aaron Rodgers, Atlanta United 2, United States wins CONCACAF Nations League (6.9.21)

In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss LeBron James’ elimination from the NBA Playoffs as well as the emergence of young stars such as Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Devin Booker, Nikola Jokic and the dominance of Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets in the Backdoor Cut (3:04-22:21), Julio Jones’ trade from the Atlanta Falcons to the Tennessee Titans as well as Aaron Rodgers not reporting to mandatory minicamp for the Green Bay Packers in the Gridiron Blitz (22:21-35:15). We also break down Atlanta United 2’s win over Louisville with audio from manager Jack Collison and players Aiden McFadden and Caleb Wiley as well as the United States winning the CONCACAF Nations League Championship over Mexico in the Original Free Kick (35:15-47:13).


Sports Inquirer Show 164: NBA Playoffs without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Julio Jones to Tennessee, Aaron Rodgers, Atlanta United 2, United States wins CONCACAF Nations League (6.9.21)
Sports Inquirer Show 160: Atlanta United draws at Seattle, Atlanta United 2 draws against Memphis, Georgia State baseball, NBA Playoffs, Phil Mickelson wins PGA Championship (5.25.21) — May 25, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 160: Atlanta United draws at Seattle, Atlanta United 2 draws against Memphis, Georgia State baseball, NBA Playoffs, Phil Mickelson wins PGA Championship (5.25.21)

In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we recap Atlanta Untied’s 1-1 draw at Seattle with audio from manager Gabriel Heinze and players Brad Guzan and Josef Martinez (2:04-12:51) as well as Atlanta United 2’s 2-2 home draw against Memphis with audio from manager Tony Annan and player Aiden McFadden (12:52-22:18) in the Original Free Kick. We also speak with Georgia State baseball head coach Brad Stromdahl in the Technical State of Georgia Athletics (22:18-30:16) and recap the start of the NBA Playoffs in the Backdoor Cut (30:16-47:13). Finally, we discuss Phil Mickelson’s PGA Championship victory in the Miscellaneous Department (47:14-55:15).



Sports Inquirer Show 160: Atlanta United draws at Seattle, Atlanta United 2 draws against Memphis, Georgia State baseball, NBA Playoffs, Phil Mickelson wins PGA Championship (5.25.21)
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Aiden McFadden post-Memphis 901 FC interview (5.23.21) — May 24, 2021

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Aiden McFadden post-Memphis 901 FC interview (5.23.21)

Atlanta United 2 midfielder Aiden McFadden #2 dribbles the ball during the first half of the USL match against FC Tulsa at Fifth-Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia, on Wednesday May 19, 2021. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Atlanta United 2 player Aiden McFadden for an exclusive interview following the team’s 2-2 home draw against Memphis 901 FC May 23. Topics included the draw, his two goals in the contest, Atlanta finding resolve in its third match in seven days under humid conditions and the progression of the team through the first month of the season.


Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Aiden McFadden post-Memphis 901 FC interview (5.23.21) #atlutd #atlutd2 #usl #uslchampionship

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Aiden McFadden post-Memphis 901 FC interview (5.23.21)
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Tony Annan post-Memphis 901 FC interview (5.23.21) — May 23, 2021

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Tony Annan post-Memphis 901 FC interview (5.23.21)

Atlanta United 2 manager Tony Annan
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Atlanta United 2 manager Tony Annan for an exclusive interview following the team’s 2-2 home draw against Memphis 901 FC May 23. Topics included the draw, Aiden McFadden’s two goals in the contest, Atlanta finding resolve in its third match in seven days under humid conditions and the progression of the team through the first month of the season.


Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Tony Annan post-Memphis 901 FC interview (5.23.21)

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Tony Annan post-Memphis 901 FC interview (5.23.21)