Episode 219

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25th Mar 2024

March Madness/Betting Scandals/Miami Open/UFC Lawsuit Settlement

First half of March Madness, Jontay Porter and Shohei Ohtani betting scandals, ATP Miami Open, Toronto Maple Leafs check in and more this Pod!

Tipping off in BBall Storylines (02:10) Owen recaps a chalk filled start to March Madness with most of the top seeds winning as projected.

The boys transition (07:14) into the emerging allegations about the Toronto Raptor's Jontay Porter summing up the details of what's known and likely so far. Following up with the murkiness surronding Shohei Ohtani's 4.5 million dollar wire transfer.

Tennis Talk (19:56) Sees Max give his thoughts on the ATP side of the Miami Open as the round of 16 wraps up, shocker Alcaraz, Sinner and Medvedev lead the charge.

Talkin' Hockey (25:55) Toronto Maple Leafs fans get a jolt in the rear view mirror as the Tampa Bay Lightning gain steam

Combat Corner (30:41) Max discusses the Le/Johnson vs UFC AntiTrust settlement, and highlights a recent Conor McGregor interview to explain how the UFC is going to continue to get away with their monopoly.

Wrapping up in Football Fancave (37:37) another win for the TFC is a happy note to end the pod on.

All Music: 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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