Episode 23

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12th Feb 2021

Episode 23: Djokovic's injury comeback. UFC 258, Leafs#1 G-leage ignite

Djokovic's insane comeback, UFC 258 Preview, G-league kick off, NHL Canadian division coverage and Torts benchings Laine. Scroll further for this and more

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We kick off the podcast with a new Tennis segment (0:32-18:10) covering the 3rd round of the Australian open. Starting with a very fresh analysis of Novak Djokovic's win through injury over Taylor Fritz (01:23) as well Felix Auger-Aliassime triumphs over Dennis Shapolov (7:25) Bianca Andreescu's early exit (10:32) plus Serena Williams (14:21) continuing to add stamps on her G.O.A.T career.

Combat Corner (18:03-53:15) bringing you preview coverage of UFC 258 breaking down Kamaru Usman vs Gilbert Burns (19:12) Maycee Barber vs Alexa Grasso (28:28) Kelvin Gastelum vs Ian Henisch (33:15) Jim Miller vs Bobby Green (39:35) Ricky Simon vs Brian Kelleher (41:53) and Gillian Robertson vs Miranda Maverick (45:06). As well some thoughts on the Bellator Lightheavyweight Grand Prix (48:43).

NBA storylines (52:21) covers the Derrick Rose/Denis Smith trade (53:08) New Orleans Pelicans using Zion Williamson in a new better way (56:44) the last 3 Toronto Raptors games (01:01:26). Plus some G-League coverage looking at the ignite team with Jalen Green and Jonathon Kuminga (01:07:07) and some of the rules the NBA is looking to test out (01:16:08).

In Talkin' Hockey (01:20:03) we kick off the with the Number one Toronto Maple Leafs looking at the 4 points they picked up in less than spectacular fashion in their last 2. Before moving on to the rest of the competitive teams in the Canadian division (01:26:45). As well as some thoughts on Burke and Hextall taking over The Pittsburg Penguins management (01:32:53) and Tortorella benching Laine (01:36:00).

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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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