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On this week's Daly Dose, we're dissecting the thrilling NBA Finals, asking if the Indiana Pacers have what it takes to push the Oklahoma City Thunder to their limits. The Stanley Cup Final has been a rollercoaster, and now the Edmonton Oilers face a daunting challenge against the Florida Panthers after a pivotal Game 3. Beyond the ice and hardwood, we'll explore the monumental changes on the horizon for college sports, intriguing adjustments to the NBA All-Star format, and a potential revolution in MLB game officiating.We'll also touch on Aaron Rodgers' new chapter in Pittsburgh, worrying news from the Indianapolis Colts' camp, and the departure of a boxing icon. Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 will settle the debate on the most dominant NBA teams in history. Is it too soon to consider the Oklahoma City Thunder for that elite company?

This week on the Daly Dose Sports Podcast, we're diving deep into the championship matchups!NBA Finals Preview: Small Market ShowdownThe NBA Finals are set, featuring a clash of small-market powerhouses: the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. We'll break down this unexpected matchup and reveal our pick for who will hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy. Can a "small market" series still deliver big excitement? And will anyone actually tune in? We'll tackle these questions and more.Stanley Cup Final: Canada's Chance?The Stanley Cup Final kicks off tonight, pitting the Florida Panthers against the Edmonton Oilers. We'll predict who will win Lord Stanley's Cup. Can the Oilers bring the cup back to Canada for the first time in over 30 years?NBA news: The Knicks and Pelicans could be inviting bad karmaThe New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau and the New Orleans Pelicans are not getting the player they had hoped for in Zion Williamson. NBA Playoff Reflections: Winners and LosersWe're looking back at t

This week on the Daly Dose, the NBA Finals are on the horizon!We'll break down the thrilling Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks series and the Oklahoma City Thunder's dominance over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus, we'll celebrate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win and discuss the Denver Nuggets' new head coach.In the wider world of sports, we'll dive into a significant College Football Playoff tweak, one program's bizarre claim to fame, a puzzling move by a top NFL Draft pick, and the enduring "tush push."Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 explores the potential for a lower seed to reach the NBA Finals. We'll reveal the lowest seeds to make the Finals and how they fared!

Missed the NFL offseason buzz? The Daly Dose is here to get you up to speed! We kick things off with the latest news, from Brock Purdy's big payday in San Francisco and Derek Carr's retirement in New Orleans to the lingering questions surrounding the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals. Next, we break down the brand-new NFL schedule: which games are circled on our calendars, and which teams face the toughest roads ahead? Plus, we reveal who's dominating prime time and the teams we might just skip this season!To wrap it up, we're diving back into the 2025 NFL Draft. Did the Tennessee Titans hit a home run with Cam Ward? Were the Jacksonville Jaguars too risky in trading for Travis Hunter? And what caused one quarterback's draft stock to plummet? We'll also debate the teams that aced the draft and those that struggled to find their footing.

Tune into the Daly Dose this week for an insightful conversation with author Ray Hartjen about his latest book, The Indy 500: A Year-Long Quest to Win the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Hartjen shares the personal journey that fueled his book and recounts some of his most memorable experiences at the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."Beyond his personal connection, we'll delve into the historical significance of the Indianapolis 500, a monumental event attracting hundreds of thousands of fans to its unique blend of tradition and exhilarating speed. We'll also consider the current landscape of IndyCar racing, exploring opportunities for growth and identifying the drivers with the best shot at victory on Memorial Day!

Get ready for an epic episode of  the Daly Dose, as we welcome the incredible Cam F. Awesome, a 12-time national boxing champion, 3-time Olympic Trials champion, and former captain of the USA National Boxing Team!Join us as we delve into Cam's journey into the world of boxing, explore his remarkable amateur career, and uncover the origins of his distinctive fighting style. We'll also take a look at the challenges Cam has faced and how his unwavering fighter mentality and sheer determination have propelled him through them.Cam will also share the inspiration behind his book, Becoming Awesome: How to Make Success Inevitable. Plus, we'll chat about the Netflix documentary Counterpunch, where Cam was featured, and hear some of the fascinating stories that might have been left on the cutting room floor!You won't want to miss this powerful and insightful conversation!

This week on the Daly Dose, we are joined by Canadian sports broadcaster, journalist and writer Bruce Dowbiggin to discuss his amazing career and to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs!Bruce reflects on how he began his career in sports media, some of the incredible players and coaches that he has been able to cover, and some of the impactful stories that he was able to break!We remember one of the most brutal hockey rivalries in NHL history and get Bruce’s thoughts on what he remembers from those passionate Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings games.Finally, we discuss how the Stanley Cup Playoffs could play out this season and which teams could make a deep run toward the Stanley Cup!

This week on the Daly Dose, we are joined by basketball coach and author Darren Ault to discuss his book Out of Bounds which exposes the power plays behind the sidelines of youth sports!A former basketball coach at both the high school and collegiate level, Darren Ault has written a phenomenal book that should be read by parents, coaches and players alike!The book dives into a true-to-life story that exposes the dark, unspoken side of youth sports.We discuss Darren’s exceptional career, and then we dive into what inspired him to write this impactful story. We talk about some of the pressures that young athletes are facing today, why there is currently so much tension between parents and coaches and what coaches, parents and athletes should consider as they deal with these challenging situations every day!Check out Darren’s book here: Out of Bounds by Darren Ault.

This week on the Daly Dose, we are joined by Dr. Sammy Vogel-Seidenberg who is a professor and Faculty Athletic Representative at Dominican University of California, where he’s spent years shaping the next generation of athletes and sports leaders!He’s also a former hockey player, NCAA head lacrosse coach and assistant athletic director with a deep background in coaching, recruiting, and sports administration. But what really sets him apart is his research. Dr. Vogel-Seidenberg recently completed his PhD in Sports Leadership, with his dissertation titled The Role of Physicality in Professional Hockey: Examining the Impact of Fighting and Hitting on Gameplay, Team Dynamics, and Success. If you’ve ever wondered how physical play influences a team’s performance or whether fighting still has a place in today’s NHL, you’re going to love this conversation!We discuss the impact that physicality can have on a game, why legislating physicality out of the game can actually be dangerous to players, plus Dr. Sammy answer

This week on the Daly Dose, the Florida Gators battled past the Houston Cougars to win the National Championship and we discuss the highly competitive title game as well as the Final Four!We announce the winner of the annual Daly Dose NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge! Who is winning a Dose t-shirt and bragging rights for the next year?Then we dive into some sports news! The Denver Nuggets have fired head coach Mike Malone. How did this go so bad and how does it affect their postseason chances? Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is being problematic and it actually isn’t his fault, and Washington Capitals great Alex Ovechkin broke a record that many thought was unbreakable. We give a brief Major League Baseball preview by counting down the five teams that can actually win the World Series this year.Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 is looking at how NCAA Basketball has become a very regional event, as we count down the last five teams from the western part of the country to actually win a National Championship!

This week on the Daly Dose, following a week off, we're back on the Dose with the latest NCAA bracket pool standings and a recap of what we learned over spring break!In the NFL, the New York Giants will have the most fascinating quarterback room in the league, and the New England Patriots made a free agent signing that we love! The Memphis Grizzlies made a surprise move, Lebron James and Stephen A. Smith are having a very public feud, and the NBA keeps losing players to injury despite all of their load management. Major League Baseball began their season in Japan, there are now discussions about having a team overseas and we have a suggestion that would be great for everyone!Then we dive into what we have learned in the NCAA Tournament so far. We analyze the officiating, whether or not the No. 1 seeds dominating is a trend and which conference has been the most dominant.We make our predictions for the Final Four games and who will win the National Championship on Monday. Finally, with Duke’s Cooper Flagg havi

This week on the Daly Dose, we are attending to some business, but never fear because we are playing a few clips from past Daly Dose episodes to get you ready for the NCAA Tournament!We play a few past Daly Dose Top 5’s including the Top 5 biggest college basketball scandals, the Top 5 college basketball programs that are actually developing NBA players and the Top 5 college basketball teams that were supposed to be unbeatable but then got upset in the Big Dance!Get a heavy dose of March Madness this week on the Daly Dose!

This week on the Daly Dose, we offer up a few ideas for the best excuses to tell your job to get out of work on Thursday and Friday so that you can watch the NCAA Tournament!We take a look at a few storylines, including which team should not have made the field and who should have taken their place. We also examine the four No. 1 seeds and what could end up tripping each of them up!Then, we preview the best games to tune in for on Thursday and Friday, discuss the coaches that are the most trustworthy, the coaches that never seem to live up to the hype.Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 is a throwback Top 5 from 2016 where we counted down the biggest mistakes that most people make when they fill out their NCAA brackets! 

This week on the Daly Dose, from NFL free agency chaos to March Madness mayhem, the Daly Dose delivers this week! First, don't miss our bracket challenge – Sunday's selection show is your cue to join! Bragging rights are on the line!Then we dissect the NFL's free agency frenzy, a devastating MLB injury, LeBron James’ swift karma, and Angel Reese's WNBA remarks, questioning if a work stoppage looms. Then, we shift our focus to the NCAA Tournament, revealing blue blood programs that might not be as reliable as you think. Finally, brace yourself for our Daly Dose Top 5: the most shocking Selection Sunday snubs in history!

This week on the Daly Dose, with the NCAA Tournament coming soon we remind listeners that our Daly Dose bracket challenge will be up and ready and we invite anyone to join in the competition!The NFL is making a major rule change and the Washington Commanders made a trade with the San Francisco 49ers and we discuss who won the trade.Hard Knocks is trying a new direction, the Dallas Mavericks season just keeps getting worse and Lebron James feels unfairly criticized.Then, with March Madness coming soon, we take a look at some of the teams to watch that might not have the blue blood name, but could bust up some brackets!Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 counts down five College Basketball players that you might know more than you think you do!

This week on the Daly Dose, the NFL combine begins this week and we discuss the big event and how wonderfully accurate it is at telling us who will be the next NFL stars!The NHL’s Four Nations Face-Off was a booming success, Canada finally won something of significance, and the NBA has suspended a player for the rest of the season. Then, we have been very football heavy recently on the Dose, so we are catching up on all of the other things in the sports landscape right now!Wondering who's dominating the NBA, NHL, and college basketball? We've got you covered! Our Daly Dose Power Rankings are here to bring you the latest on the top teams in each league!

This week on the Daly Dose, the NBA All Star weekend took place and was a complete and utter flop, while the NHL had one of the greatest All Star weekends in history!Then, we are joined by our esteemed panel of NFL experts to recap the 2024 NFL season and Super Bowl LIX!Are the Philadelphia Eagles set to become the next powerful dynasty? After that embarrassing loss, are the Kansas City Chiefs now set for a fall?NFL free agency is now less than a month away, and we look at some of the biggest names that could be changing teams soon. Which NFL teams actually have some money to spend? Which teams are already over the cap and will need to get very creative in order to afford anything?The 2025 NFL Draft is coming and we discuss what could be a very average draft class and what the top teams should be looking to do with their early picks.Finally, we take a sneak peek at the NFL landscape for next season. Which teams are poised for a breakout year, and which ones might struggle to keep pace?

This week on the Daly Dose, we bring you our live Super Bowl LIX postgame party! We captured the excitement and raw reactions from guests at the star-studded Great Northern Plains Super Bowl Bash following the Philadelphia Eagles' big victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.  Hear immediate, heartfelt responses to the game, plus our analysis of what this loss means for the Chiefs' legacy and how the Eagles' defense stifled Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense.  Finally, we'll start looking ahead to next season and discuss a few potential rising teams.It is a jam packed and unpredictable edition of the Daly Dose! 

This week on the Daly Dose, we are joined by Daly Dose I-Team president Big Robb to break down Super Bowl LIX!We discuss the surprising trade in the NBA that saw the Dallas Mavericks send Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Are the Lakers now a true title contender?Then we dive into the Super Bowl matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs! Can Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes lead Kansas City to their third Super Bowl victory in a row? Or will Eagles running back Saquon Barkley cap his incredible season in the ultimate finale?We break down the strengths and weaknesses of each team, preview some of the most interesting prop bets on the game and make our predictions for which team will win the title!

This week on the Daly Dose, Super Bowl LIX is set!The Philadelphia Eagles ran past the Washington Commanders to reach the big game and Philly fans were in rare form following the game! The Kansas City Chiefs outscored the Buffalo Bills to reach their fifth Super Bowl in six seasons, and once again they were the beneficiary of a few calls from the game officials. Is the NFL tilting the field for the Chiefs?Then, we take a look at the coaching hires taking place in the NFL. Which teams have actually managed to hire new coaches that will improve their situations? We hand out some grades to each team. The college football season is now over and with some TV ratings down, we have a few ideas for how to improve their format that would bring in way more viewers!Finally, with the Kansas City Chiefs pushing for the first three-peat in NFL history, we countdown the Top 5 NFL teams that have come the closest to winning three titles in a row!