Episode 76

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6th Sep 2021

Ep 76: The Precipice of Big Things

NFL Season Preview, Top 5 UFC Fights you can make right now, Ben Simmons 76ers Drama Continues, Team Canada Men's Olypmic Projected Roster, U.S Open coverage + more this pod

Timestamps Approximate

We kick off in Football Fancave (03:22) Owen talks about the Canadian Mens Soccer squad having their best shot at making the World Cup in a long time based on the run they've started . He then pivots to a season preview of the NFL featuring his Division winners, Wild Card teams, and MVP Canidates

In Combat Corner (10:48) Max lists the top 5 fights he would be most excited about seeing in the UFC right now.

In BBall Storylines (23:42) we kick off with the Ben Simmons 76ers drama, as the superstar has leaked that he doesn't intend to report for training camp. We also talk Millsap and Aldridge joining the Brooklyn Nets, Capella extending with the Hawks, and the Jordan buyout involving the Nets, Pistons and Lakers.

Talkin' Hockey (37:23) we discuss Kotkaniemi's offer sheet not being matched by the Candiens and their acquisition of Dvorak, the Canadian Women taking gold off another Clutch goal by Poulin, and with the NHL confirmed returning to the Olympics we look at an early projection of the Canadian Roster *chills*

In Tennis Talk (51:55) Max discusses the fantastic tournament the top Canadians are having at the U.S Open, specifically recapping Felix Auger-Aliassime's match against Tiafoe. Also discussing Djokovic, Zverev, and Medvev playing as expected.

In Baseball Bit (58:12) the Blue Jays give another 180 on expectation as they continue to hang in.

We wrap up with our Final Tokyo Bro (59:20) installation as they Paralympics have concluded.

Thanks for Listening/Reading

Intro Song Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

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Sports NextDoor
Two Toronto boys who grew up next door to each other talking, playing and breathing sports, continuing to do just that. Tune in to hear analysis and reactions to the latest happenings in the NFL, NBA, NHL, UFC, and more...
Run by two Childhood BestFriends: Sports NextDoor is a next generation sports show. Hybriding the daily show delivery format of the TV era with the freedom of the internet. Sports NextDoor gives the most interesting sports topics of the week the treatment they deserve, unhampered by: length, troll takes, or excessive cordiality. Hosted by two lifelong friends, and sports fans. Max and Owen record themselves doing what they have for 15 years: discussing the weekly games, trades, and prospects in the NBA & NHL and informing each other about what happened in their own areas of interest. Airing twice a week in audio and video format, with regular segments: Baseball Bit, BBall Storylines, Combat Corner, Football Fancave, Talkin’ Hockey, and Tennis Talk. Catch Sports NextDoor on Youtube or all available podcast streaming platforms!

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