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Sports Inquirer Show 171: Atlanta United dismisses Gabriel Heinze, Milwaukee Bucks wins NBA Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo dominance, Tadej Pogacar win Tour de France, Collin Morikawa wins the British Open (7.21.21) — July 21, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 171: Atlanta United dismisses Gabriel Heinze, Milwaukee Bucks wins NBA Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo dominance, Tadej Pogacar win Tour de France, Collin Morikawa wins the British Open (7.21.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss Atlanta United’s dismissal of manager Gabriel Heinze with audio from team president Darren Eales, technical director Carlos Bocanegra along with players Josef Martinez, Brooks Lennon and Anton Walkes in the Original Free Kick (1:55-24:35). We also highlight the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA Championship and the dominance of Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Backdoor Cut (24:35-32:28). Finally, we delve into Tadej Pogacar winning his second career Tour de France, Collin Morikawa winning the British Open, positive Covid-19 tests at the Olympics and lack of interest in watching new Space Jam movie (32:28-40:00).

Sports Inquirer Show 171: Atlanta United dismisses Gabriel Heinze, Milwaukee Bucks wins NBA Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo dominance, Tadej Pogacar win Tour de France, Collin Morikawa wins the British Open (7.21.21)
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)
The Sports Inquirer Presents: Sports Inquirer Show 62 (6.17.19) #sportsinquirer #sportsinquirershow #nbafinals #nbaplayoffs #kawhi #warriors #raptors #lebron #atlutd #atlutd2 #usoc2019 #usopen — June 17, 2019

The Sports Inquirer Presents: Sports Inquirer Show 62 (6.17.19) #sportsinquirer #sportsinquirershow #nbafinals #nbaplayoffs #kawhi #warriors #raptors #lebron #atlutd #atlutd2 #usoc2019 #usopen

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

-The conclusion of the NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors particularly whether the Raptors’ win is tainted, the growth of basketball in Canada, the historical beneficial impact of the Raptors’ trade for Kawhi Leonard and the cloudy future of the Warriors particularly with the injuries to Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson in Stagger Screen (5:00-20:00)

-The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade for Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans and the implications for both teams in another section of Stagger Screen (20:00-30:00)

-The US Open Cup match between Atlanta United and the Charleston Battery including audio from Justin Merem and Frank De Boer, a recap of Atlanta United 2 home match against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds with audio from Stephen Glass and Jack Metcalf as well as the early domination of the United States Women’s Soccer Team in the World Cup in Offside Trap (30:00-53:00)

-The US Open Golf Tournament won by Gary Woodland, Tyson Fury’s triumph in Las Vegas and watching First and Last, Awake and Black Mirror on Netflix in the Miscellaneous Department (53:00-65:00)

Sports Inquirer Show 62 (6.17.19)
Sports Inquirer Show 61 (6.11.19) #sportsinquirer #sportsinquirershow #nbafinals #raptors #warriors #atlutd #uniteandconquer #f1 #frenchopen — June 11, 2019

Sports Inquirer Show 61 (6.11.19) #sportsinquirer #sportsinquirershow #nbafinals #raptors #warriors #atlutd #uniteandconquer #f1 #frenchopen

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

-The NBA Finals particularly Kevin Durant’s new injury, the Raptors’ fan reaction to the injury, Toronto’s inability to close out Game 5 of the series, Nick Nurse’s coaching struggles and what’s in store for Game 6 in the Stagger Screen (5:00-24:00)

-Atlanta United’s preparation for its US Open Cup match at the Charleston Battery with audio from captain Michael Parkhurst and manager Frank de Boer as well as United States Men’s Soccer National Team and EURO League of Nations thoughts (24:00-43:00)

–Rafael Nadal’s dominance of the French Open and his place in modern men’s tennis history, the Canadian Grand Prix controversy between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel, the Stanley Cup Finals between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues as well as the NCAA Baseball College Baseball World Series which features Vanderbilt in the Miscellaneous department (43:00-55:00)

Sports Inquirer Show 61 (6.11.19)