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Sports Inquirer Show 156: Atlanta United, NBA Playoffs picture, Atlanta Dream WNBA season preview, Tim Tebow, Bob Baffert/Medina Spirit, Georgia women’s tennis Jeff Wallace interview (5.14.21) — May 14, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 156: Atlanta United, NBA Playoffs picture, Atlanta Dream WNBA season preview, Tim Tebow, Bob Baffert/Medina Spirit, Georgia women’s tennis Jeff Wallace interview (5.14.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we preview Atlanta United’s upcoming MLS home contest against Montreal with audio from manager Gabriel Heinze, team captain Brad Guzan and players Miles Robinson and Jake Mulraney in the Original Free Kick (1:53-14:46), the NBA playoffs picture (14:47-26:41) and preview the Atlanta Dream’s upcoming WNBA season with audio from Atlanta Dream head coach (26:42-35:44) in the Backdoor Cut. We also discuss our lack of excitement for the NFL release, Tim Tebow signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the continued drama between Bob Baffert and Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit in the Miscellaneous Department (35:45-46:15). Finally, we speak with Georgia women’s tennis head coach Jeff Wallace ahead of the NCAA Tournament in our interview spotlight (46:16-61:08).

Sports Inquirer Show 156: Atlanta United, NBA Playoffs picture, Atlanta Dream WNBA season preview, Tim Tebow, Bob Baffert/Medina Spirit, Georgia women’s tennis Jeff Wallace interview (5.14.21)
Sports Inquirer Show 151: Atlanta United in CONCACAF Champions League, Georgia Tech spring football, Atlanta Dream open training camp, MLB and interview with Georgia State men’s golf Josh Edgar (4.27.21) — April 27, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 151: Atlanta United in CONCACAF Champions League, Georgia Tech spring football, Atlanta Dream open training camp, MLB and interview with Georgia State men’s golf Josh Edgar (4.27.21)

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we preview the upcoming CONCACAF Champions League matchup between Atlanta United and the Philadelphia Union with audio from Atlanta manager Gabriel Heinze and players Jake Mulraney and Ezequiel Barco in the Original Free Kick (3:00-10:30), look at the early portion of the Major League Baseball season in Beanball (10:30-27:23), recap the Georgia Tech football spring game with audio from head coach Geoff Collins along with players Juanyeh Thomas and Ayinde Eley in the Technical State of Georgia Athletics (27:23-32:28), the opening of training camp for the Atlanta Dream with audio from head coach Nicki Collen and player Shatori Walker-Kimbrough in the Backdoor Cut (32:29-38:03) and our exclusive conversation with Georgia State men’s golf player Josh Edgar in our interview spotlight (38:07-51:25).


Sports Inquirer Show 151: Atlanta United in CONCACAF Champions League, Georgia Tech spring football, Atlanta Dream open training camp, MLB and interview with Georgia State men’s golf Josh Edgar (4.27.21)
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) — July 28, 2020

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 97: MLS is Back Tournament, Cam Newton, Pat Mahomes new NFL contracts, NBA and WNBA health struggles #mls #atlutd #uniteandconquer (7.8.20) — July 8, 2020

Sports Inquirer Show 97: MLS is Back Tournament, Cam Newton, Pat Mahomes new NFL contracts, NBA and WNBA health struggles #mls #atlutd #uniteandconquer (7.8.20)

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

-The restart of the Major League Soccer season with the upcoming MLS is Back Tournament with audio from Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer and new acquisition Jurgen Damm in the Original Free Kick

-The impact of Cam Newton signing with the New England Patriots and Patrick Mahomes re-signing with the Kansas City Chiefs on the NFL quarterback market in the Gridiron Blitz

-Major League Baseball’s handling of the coronavirus with players reporting for summer training in Beanball

-The struggles of the NBA and WNBA handling the amenities of players and returning to the United States for international travel in the Backdoor Cut

-How Desean Jackson’s anti-semetic comments on Twitter shows that athletes and celebrities in general shouldn’t be trusted discussing social and political issues on social media in the Miscellaneous Department

Sports Inquirer Show 97: MLS is Back Tournament, Cam Newton, Pat Mahomes new NFL contracts, NBA and WNBA health struggles (7.8.20)
Sports Inquirer Show 60 (6.5.19) #sportsinquirer #sportsinquirershow #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usmnt #u20worldcup #atlantadream #dreamon #nbafinals — June 5, 2019

Sports Inquirer Show 60 (6.5.19) #sportsinquirer #sportsinquirershow #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usmnt #u20worldcup #atlantadream #dreamon #nbafinals

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

-Atlanta United’s home win over Chicago with audio from Brad Guzan and Jeff Larentowicz discussing the team’s concluding a long stretch of matches on a high note as well as Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham in the Champions League finals with thoughts on Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp and finally the strong form of the United States Men’s National Team at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Offside Trap (5:00-31:00)

-The NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors as well as the start of the WNBA season for the Atlanta Dream with audio from head coach Nicki Collen in Stagger Screen (31:00-45:00)

Sports Inquirer Show 60 (6.5.19)
Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Dream Nicki Collen pre-Seattle home presser (5.30.19) #sportsinquirer #wnba #dreamon #atlantadream — May 31, 2019

Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Dream Nicki Collen pre-Seattle home presser (5.30.19) #sportsinquirer #wnba #dreamon #atlantadream

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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta Dream player Nicki Collen following the team’s practice on May 30. Topics included winning the season opener at home against Dallas on May 24, preparing to play games in two consecutive days starting with a home contest against Seattle on May 31, having a balanced team, incorporating offensive and defensive sets early in the season and hammering the Golden Spike at an Atlanta United contest.