Bleck & Abdalla

The NFL Preseason kicks off tonight with multiple games, should teams be playing their veteran starters in these games? Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is upset his college Louisiana State University will not be retiring his number. The Tennessee Titans are practicing at the San Francisco 49ers facility next to the electrical substation, should we be worried for quarterback Cam Ward? The Cleveland Browns will be starting Deshaun Watson at quarterback in their preseason opener, is that a sign that he's in the lead over Shedeur Sanders? What members of the QB Class of 2024 do the guys buy stock in, an...

Did Buffalo Bills receiver D.J. Moore throw shade at his former quarterback Caleb Williams? Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson isn't trying to quell the hype around his quarterback, saying he wants to break the all-time scoring record set by Peyton Manning's 2013 Denver Broncos. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gave his blunt thoughts on the NFL Preseason. Another day, another great quote from Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken. Does Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton believe this year's team is better than last year's 14-win squad? Where do Bleck and Abdalla come down on male fashion bags? How many games will q...

The Cowboys gave defensive lineman Quinnen Williams a massive contract, can Dallas' defense improve enough to support their high-powered offense? Can the Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears also improve enough defensively? Are the Commanders putting too much pressure on quarterback Jayden Daniels to put up a lot of points? Breaking news as the Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback.  No such decision has been made in Cleveland where coach Todd Monken is getting testy about the quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shadur Sanders. Could the Las Vegas Raiders wait until closer to Halloween to tra...

Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak kicked quarterback Kirk Cousins and edge rusher Maxx Crosby out of practice for fighting. Should other NFL teams be calling the Raiders to make a move for Crosby? After San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan gave more details on his car accident, the guys wonder if this is something, or nothing. Abdalla thinks Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken has either made the best coaching move of all time or the worst, with how he's handling the quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Is Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his heal...

What a Hall of Fame Game last night with Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck making a big impression. Should the Cardinals be regretting their decision to give quarterback Jacoby Brissett a raise? Aaron Donald could see some action for the Los Angeles Rams in their week one game against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. Speaking of that game, Rams coach Sean McVay does not want to divulge the team's travel plans. What are the most romantic cities in the country? Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland had some interesting trash talk for the Indiana Hoosiers. We have updates on...

Aaron Donald appears closer to a return to the Los Angeles Rams after a formal tryout. Bleck doesn't know the difference between Australia and New Zealand. The Indianapolis have a new deal with running back Jonathan Taylor, will their offense be high scoring under quarterback Daniel Jones? What's to watch for during tonight's Hall of Fame Game with the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers? Has Deshaun Watson taking the lead in the Cleveland Browns quarterback battle? The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will be taking different approaches to their game in Australia, which is the right one? Baltimor...

Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons is eyeing an impactful return, how vital is he to Green Bay's success? Bleck is excited to watch the Arizona Cardinals start Carson Beck at quarterback in tomorrow's Hall of Fame Game. Is Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert better than Cincinnati Bengals passer Joe Burrow? The guys have thoughts on Herbert's public display of affection with fiancé Madison Beer. What's your favorite fantasy football league punishments? Is Travis Hunter poised for a huge two-way season at receiver and cornerback on the Jacksonville Jaguars? Is Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker being discounted as a pass-cat...

What NFL quarterbacks deserve to be ranked as the top tier of passers? The Atlanta Falcons reached a new deal with running back Bijan Robinson, are they making a mistake spending on weapons without a solidified quarterback situation? New England Patriots receiver A.J. Brown is already demonstrating toughness as he practiced through a dislocated thumb, will he be a major upgrade from Stefon Diggs? Newly acquired Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal is scheduled to start in Chicago, should the guys go check him out? What happens in Minnesota if Kyler Murray doesn't clearly outplay J.J. McCarthy in...

The MLB Trade Deadline is today with all of baseball discussing the Los Angeles Dodgers acquisition of Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Is a lockout now all but assured? Was Abdalla right about the plans for Aaron Donald to return to the Los Angeles Rams? Is Shedeur Sanders in the lead to win the Cleveland Browns quarterback battle? Our MLB Insider Addy Bates from the Drake C. Toll Show and MLB Network joined the show to give her analysis of the big moves at the deadline. Will the bigger impact of a salary cap in baseball limiting how m...

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen took a swipe at the attention Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is getting, is the Madden cover star being overhyped? A day later, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is still generating headlines for his contract situation. The New Orleans Saints locked up receiver Chris Olave, are they a sleeper pick this season? Who are the betting favorites to win divisions across the NFL, and it includes the Kansas City Chiefs? Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has a new acronym for the team's offense. CBS has put Tony Romo on leave with JJ Watt taking...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield reported to training camp without a new contract and said he feels disrespected by the franchise. Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James is reportedly close to a deal with ESPN for a documentary similar to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan's "The Last Dance." Are the Los Angeles Rams now expecting future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald to come out of retirement and return? Did Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray take a passive aggressive swipe at the team's competition with J.J. McCarthy? How effective will Donald be if he returns this season? Will Mayfield's ne...

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team is open to making a trade and talked to another owner about a deal. Could that owner be Mark Davis of the Las Vegas Raiders to discuss acquiring star pass rusher Maxx Crosby? Speaking of the Raiders, coach Klint Kubiak announced that Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback to begin training camp over first overall pick Fernando Mendoza. San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan set the record straight to take accountability on his recent car accident. Do you have any weird food habits? Bleck does, particularly when it comes to ket...

NFL Training Camps opened across the league today with all teams now on the practice field. In Tampa Bay, quarterback Baker Mayfield does not have a new contract while Buccaneers defensive star Vita Vea has requested a trade after failing to reach a deal. The Commanders may be looking at adding a receiver, but not disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk but instead former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs. You have to hear these terrible songs about LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. What's the most obnoxious parent behavior you've seen at a youth sporting event? With...

Tons of NFL news on the eve of most teams reporting for training camp. The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett reached agreement on a new deal, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is dealing with concussion symptoms from a car accident and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been cleared following his knee injury. NFL teams are receiving crazy money from the league's television deal, will the price continue to go up for networks and streamers? Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Chicago Bears passer Caleb Williams have come in on the NFL Top 100. Fashion Insider Abdalla b...

As we take the air, the breaking news has finally come down that LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. This was clearly a basketball decision, was it the right one? Where do LeBron's other suitors like the Golden State Warriors go from here? Does James need to win a fifth title to be known as a greater player than Kobe Bryant? How will the 76ers other big acquisition, Jaylen Brown, handle sharing the spotlight with LeBron? What is the best all-time ranking James can finish his career as? Who is the best player on the new Philadelphia tea...

LSU coach Lane Kiffin spoke at SEC Media Days and somehow wound up talking about the late WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, what is happening here? As LeBron James keeps us waiting, is he trying to find a way to team up with one of his former teammates: current Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving or current Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis? New York Giants coach John Harbaugh gave his team a speech that's catching a lot of attention. The Las Vegas Raiders signed #1 pick Fernando Mendoza, will he be the team's starting quarterback week one? Jake Paul wants to...

The Miami Heat posted, then deleted, a link for an introductory press conference of LeBron James rejoining the team. Was it a simple mistake or a sign that James is heading back to south beach? Our first NFL teams are reporting today, the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. Is stealing soda at restaurants a real problem? Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are training together before their competition, who has the edge? Is "The Odyssey" superfan Bleck excited for a new AI version? Will Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward be the NFL's breakout star of 2026? What should ex...

We're 50 days out from the kickoff of the NFL season, and we're talking... grass? Players are getting vocal about wanting to play on the same natural grass fields that World Cup action was played on. No news yet from LeBron James, as his agent Rich Paul has said James will not be rushed into making the choice of his next team. Today is our final day of 32 Teams in 32 Days with last year's Super Bowl participants. We begin with the New England Patriots, discussing how coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye will respond after losing the Super Bowl and...

The World Cup has concluded after Spain's victory over Argentina, what did we learn from the tournament? Over the weekend, former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady got into shenanigans with social media influencer and WWE superstar Logan Paul, what's going on here? We've made it to last year's final four teams of our 32 Questions in 32 Days, we lead off with the Los Angeles Rams and discussing their status as the NFL's newest super team. Can American soccer ride the momentum of the World Cup to become a more powerful team in the future? Was thi...

As we look ahead to Sunday's World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain, what will the long lasting impact of this year's tournament be here in America? Yesterday, we made our pre training camp playoff predictions, did we overlook a few teams like the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs? We head to Western New York for today's first 32 Questions in 32 Days discussing if the Bills newly acquired receiver D.J. Moore. is the missing piece for Bills franchise quarterback Josh Allen. Bleck went to see The Odyssey last night, did it live up to his expe...

Argentina is back in the World Cup Final, after yesterday's comeback against England led by Lionel Messi. How will they matchup with Spain in Sunday's final? Are the Golden State Warriors back in the lead to land LeBron James? We head to Philadelphia for today's first 32 Questions in 32 Days discussing if Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will improve now that receiver A.J. Brown is a member of the New England Patriots. As we enter baseball's second half, what trends can we learn from local viewing numbers? Sunday features the immovable object against the unstoppable force as Argentina's highest scoring...

The MLB All-Star Game was last night, with Abdalla calling the event an abomination. In honor of the “Deadest Sports Day” of the year, we presented the inaugural Westy Awards recognizing categories including Best Interlocking Hands and Best New York Knicks Celebrity Fan. Today’s 32 Questions in 32 Days begins in Green Bay as we discuss when star pass rusher Micah Parsons will return to the Packers. LeBron James still hasn’t made a choice on his new team, with the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly putting on a full court press. Who is the best receiver in the NFL: Ja’marr Chase of t...

The Home Run Derby made its Netflix debut last night, and despite Will Ferrell’s jokes, the guys were big fans of the broadcast. The MLB All-Star Game is tonight, can the NBA learn from baseball of how to put on an All-Star Game? The World Cup picks back up today, featuring some of the biggest stars in the world. How large is the talent gap between the United States and the rest of the world? We pickup 32 Questions in 32 Days asking if new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing can get the offense back to where it was un...

The Major League Baseball Home Run Derby is tonight, making its debut on Netflix. What can we expect from the broadcast? The World Cup is considering expanding to 64 teams, would this water down the tournament. We're ramping up 32 Questions in 32 Days with multiple teams per day, starting with the Baltimore Ravens how will new coaches Jesse Minter and Declan Doyle fit with franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson? How long is too long to wait in line for ice cream on a hot summer day? MLB commissioner Rob Manfred botched the announcement of Chicago White Sox number one pick Roch Cholowsky...

Viewership for the World Cup continues to surprise, will Americans watch soccer when it’s a good product? LeBron James is reportedly collecting voice memos from teams interested in signing him, and we’ve acquired “exclusive access.” Our 32 questions in 32 days takes us to Atlanta asking if Michael Penix, Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa will start at quarterback for the Falcons. The Kawhi Leonard trade with the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers is on hold while the NBA completes its investigation. Is French soccer star Kylian Mbappé the best player in the world? What will Norway’s Erling Haaland do in tomor...

As France prepares to face Morocco in the World Cup, we’ve learned the USMNT’s Christian Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and microfracture in his leg during the loss to Belgium. Is Norway’s Erling Haaland the World Cup’s version of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce? Our latest LeBron James update has him reportedly considering the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves. After his placement on the NFL Top 100, could Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield be ranked behind as many as 15 other passers? Will France dominate Morocco today? How much...

Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing LeBron James’ free agency. Is he more likely to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, or Philadelphia 76ers? Does LeBron care about winning at this point? When should we expect LeBron to re-sign? Is Christian Pulisic getting fairly criticized for coming off with an injury in USMNT’s World Cup match vs. Belgium? In the latest edition of 32 Questions in 32 Days, Bleck and Abdalla attack the Dallas Cowboys. Did Jerry Jones do enough to fix the defense? Will the BIG 12 last as a competitive conference in College Football? Can Deion Sand...

Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing the USMNT’s disastrous loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. What went wrong for the United States? How much blame should Christian Pulisic get? What is the future of soccer in this country? Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens talks about trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Did his reasoning for the trade make sense? In the latest edition of 32 Questions in 32 Days, the guys decide if the Cincinnati Bengals have enough talent around Joe Burrow to compete this year. Plus… are the Tampa Bay Bucc...

Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing the USMNT’s match against Belgium tonight in the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. Was the overturning of Flo Balogun’s red card justified? Does Belgium have a right to be upset? What were the Boston Celtics thinking in trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for an older Paul George? Where will LeBron James be playing basketball next season? 32 Questions in 32 Days. Can the Kansas City Chiefs regain the Patrick Mahomes magic? What were the biggest storylines in the massive wedding on Friday of Travis Kelce and...

Mike Wickett is in for Bleck and Abdalla today. He starts the show by discussing the Rich Paul whiteboard and where LeBron James could land this summer. What’s the best spot for him? Is San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aijuk worth signing for other NFL Teams? Yahoo Soccer Writer Steven Goff joins Mike. Has the FIFA World Cup been a success so far? Is the United States’ success so far been surprising? Can the USMNT beat Belgium? Did Arizona Cardinals Tight End Trey McBride make a massive mistake dissing Cardinals fans? Mike and producer Stu play fill in t...

Mike Wickett is in for Bleck and Abdalla today. He starts the show by breaking down the massive NBA trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers with Paul George and other draft picks going back to the Boston Celtics. Is this one of the worst trades in NBA history? What to make of the USMNT defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup. Did Folarin Balogun deserve a red card? Anthony Irwin of Lakers Lounge joins Mike to discuss the Lakers offseason so far. Have the Los Angeles Lakers done enough so...

Sean Little of NBATV sat in for Abdalla again today with tons of NBA free agent moves to discuss, including the future of LeBron James a day after telling the Los Angeles Lakers he'll be moving on. Could James possibly team up with Boston Celtics star Jalen Brown on the Cleveland Cavaliers? Could there be a mystery team interested in James that's not being discussed? Is tonight's game for the USMNT the biggest soccer game in American history? Today's 32 Questions and 32 Days takes us to the Big Easy, asking if New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough can be a...

Sean Little of NBA TV was in for Abdullah again today. With tons of news from the association to discuss. The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired JA Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies. Can Morant revitalize his career in the Pacific Northwest? We react to the breaking news that LeBron James will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Is he headed to the Golden State Warriors to team with Steph Curry? Should LeBron consider going back to the Cleveland Cavaliers or Miami Heat? We head to the nation's capital for today's 32 Questions and 32 Days. Asking if Washington Commanders quarterback...

Sean Little of NBATV in for Abdalla today, he and Bleck discuss today’s report the Golden State Warriors are trying to make a play for LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Will the Los Angeles Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors? Today's 32 Teams om 32 Days takes us to Cleveland, will Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders win the starting quarterback battle> What cities in America are watching the World Cup the most? Would returning to the Miami Heat be a better option for James than heading to Golden State? Should the Boston Celtics prioritize draft picks or esta...

The US men's national team lost their first game to Türkiye, the guys use an NFL comparison to explain what happened last night. The Boston Celtics continue to shop star Jaylen Brown and are reportedly seeking multiple first round draft choices. Will they find a trade partner? Today’s 32 Questions in 32 Days takes us to the Big Apple where we ask if new Giants coaches John Harbaugh and Matt Nagy will be able to coach quarterback Jaxson Dart out of taking big hits. As international soccer fans have fallen in love with ranch dressing while visiting America, we dis...

We open with a massive NBA trade as Lamelo Ball is on his way to the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the Charlotte Hornets receiving Naz Reid and a ton of draft capital.  How will Ball and Anthony Edwards complement each other? Are they enough to pass the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder? The Boston Celtics are actively trying to trade Jalen Brown. What is the best landing spot for the star? We head to Nashville for today's 32 Questions and 32 Days, asking if Titans quarterback Cam Ward can take a big jump under new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Will th...

Breaking news just as the show begins, the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a new max deal with Austin Reaves. What does this mean for the future of LeBron James in Los Angeles? The NBA draft was last night, with no big surprises at the top of the draft. Will AJ Dybantsa be the franchise player the Washington Wizards need? The guys discussed the television presentation of last night's NBA Draft and separating the second round into tonight. In honor of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić, the guys make plans to eat Taco Bell tonight. Our 32 questions and 32 day...

Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally been traded, as the Milwaukee Bucks agreed to send him to the Miami Heat. How will Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo stack up in the eastern conference? The NBA Draft is tonight, would the Washington Wizards be crazy to pass on BYU’s AJ Dybantsa with the first pick? American soccer legend Tim Howard does not think the USMNT can win the World Cup. After missing out on Antetokounmpo, where do the Boston Celtics go from here with Jaylen Brown? Breaking news as the NFL has decided not to allow Brendan Sorsby into the league this se...

Dusty May is making the jump to the NBA. After winning the national championship at Michigan, he's accepted the head coaching position of the Dallas Mavericks. Is an NBA job simply better than even a high-level college gig? Trade rumors are picking up around Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics the most likely landing spots. The USMNT continues to win, is the newfound popularity of soccer in America sustainable after the World Cup? International soccer fans are finding America hot, and Elmo wants to set the record straight on his allegiance. Should the B...

Mike Wickett, in for Bleck and Abdalla, breaks down who will be the no. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, which NFL team makes the most sense for Brendan Sorsby, discusses whether or not the Yankees or Dodgers will make a play for Tarik Scubal, tells where Giannis and LeBron will be playing basketball next year in "Fill in the Blank", and what the best things is about the World Cup.

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