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Everyone says sports coverage is too negative — and the “fix” was supposed to be ex-players taking over the microphone. So why does it feel like the takes are hotter, harsher, and sloppier than ever?In this episode, Ric digs into the hypocrisy of modern sports debate culture: end ...  عرض المزيد

Toronto just did something that should scare the league: they’re winning big without a single “ball-stopper,” and the vibes aren’t a gimmick — they’re the engine. On this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher breaks down why the Raptors’ pregame “house party” bench routine and locke ...  عرض المزيد

Justin, Rob, and Wos join to make their All-Star picks and debate their individual ballots with one another. They start with the East and debate myriad topics, including who is worthy of the final starting guard spot, whether Scottie Barnes should be an All-Star, and which Celtic ...  عرض المزيد

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Team Shaq’s OGs beating Charles Barkley’s global stars in the NBA all-star game in its new format. Later, Unc and Ocho discuss LeBron James sitting out of the all-star game for the first time ever in his NBA career, Mac McClung ...  عرض المزيد

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to recap the historic Thunder-Cavs matchup that lived up to all of the hype including how both teams came away winners, what this means for the game as a whole and who should be the title favorite. Plus, who is cur ...  عرض المزيد

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Lakers’ impressive wins of late, what that means for the playoffs, late season playoff seeding battles and Luka’s upcoming return game to Dallas. Then, the crew breaks down their takes on the NBA Awards ...  عرض المزيد