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The biggest news of the football weekend may have been the Oregon Ducks securing a big win over the Ohio State Buckeyes. Of course, the NFL said otherwise. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the headlines from Saturday and Sunday. The guys recap their picks from the weekend and lock in their selections for the upcoming football slate. Big Brother 26 wrapped up over the weekend as well, the guys offer their thoughts on the season and the winner from the summer in the house.

Robert Saleh became the first coach fired in the 2024 NFL season. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the circus of the Jets so far and other headlines from Week Five. The guys make their picks for Week Six. It is a big week of college football with the Red River Rivalry and Ohio State heading to Oregon, the guys preview the games and make their picks for the weekend.

The NFL through the first four weeks is a mix of good and bad. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the week for games and make their picks for Week Five. The guys then move to college football and saw an early game-of-the-year candidate in Georgia and Alabama. In addition to football, hockey is starting, and the MLB enters the postseason.

Monday night was the Jayden Daniels show for the NFL. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the Commanders QB and the other major headlines from the NFL in week three. They recap their picks and make their selections for week four. The guys talk about the weekend that was in college football and make their picks for the week.

Nick Felice and Paul Russo have plenty to get to in Fresh Takes. In the NFL, the Ravens dropped their game and now questions must be asked. The guys discuss the potential issues in Baltimore and other teams across the league. In the college football landscape, Florida State is struggling. Nick and Paul discuss how much longer Mike Norvell may have a job. They make their picks for the weekend and recap NASCAR in Watkins Glen.

It wasn't a perfect week in the NFL, but week one is in the books. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap an interesting week in the NFL. They make their picks for week two and see some big early-season matchups for some teams. Next, they focus on college football and the upset headlined week two of the season. The guys wrap up the podcast discussing NASCAR in Watkins Glen this weekend.

A classic episode of Fresh Takes returns for the 2024 football season. Nick Felice and Paul Russo get you ready on the eve of the NFL season. The guys break down all of the major offseason headlines, the things to look forward to in the season and predict the Super Bowl champion. The guys also discuss the latest in college football with week one in the books.

College Football is back this weekend. Nick Felice and Paul Russo begin the classic preview season for the sport. They offer their thoughts on the 12-team playoff and make their picks for the first games on the schedule. The guys then shift their focus to the Little League World Series. Lastly, Paul has been on the road the past couple weekends, he recaps the Savannah Bananas experience and his first time at Michigan International Speedway.

The Olympics are on the final stretch. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the latest from Paris including Team USA's chances in basketball and the insane run of Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky. Next, the guys turn their focus to the MLB. The guys talk about where teams stand post-trade deadline. They also talk about the woeful White Sox who stared down being on the wrong side of MLB history this week.

Nick Felice and Paul Russo enter the dog days of summer on Fresh Takes. The Olympics are back and are underway. The guys talk about the games and what they hope to see from the United States. A summer staple has also started, as Big Brother started last week. Nick and Paul give their thoughts on the season and what they hope to see in season 26.

Back in the studio after the holiday week, Nick Felice and Paul Russo have plenty to get to on Fresh Takes. The guys tackle NBA and NHL free agency as the leagues begin a new year. Next, they move on to the world of baseball, as the summer heats up, new storylines are developing around the league with the All Star Game looming.

We have a new Stanley Cup Champion. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap the Panthers game seven victory over the Oilers. The guys discuss the Knicks making a trade to reunite Mikal Bridges with the remaining Villanova team players. They also talk about the NBA Draft that begins on Wednesday night.

The Boston Celtics secured their 18th championship on Monday. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss a lackluster NBA Finals that saw the Mavericks never really in the series. The guys remember baseball legend and American icon Willie Mays who passed away Tuesday at 93. They also touch on the Stanley Cup Final and more baseball talk.

It is a big three style Fresh Takes. Nick Felice and Paul Russo preview both the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals as young stars have their shot at winning their first championship. They discuss what to look for in each series. The guys also tackle Caitlin Clark's first few weeks in the WNBA as talk surrounding opponents and her own team intensified following rough play.

It was a busy Memorial Day weekend of sports and Fresh Takes tackles as much as possible. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the NBA Playoffs being a flop in the Conference Finals. The Celtics have already advanced, and the Mavericks will look to do the same on Thursday. Next, the guys talk about Angel Hernandez retiring from umpiring in the MLB. Nick and Paul wrap up the podcast talking about Kyle Larson's disappointing attempt at The Double and pay homage to Bill Walton.

Another exciting week of sports has come and gone, and Fresh Takes is ready to discuss. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the NBA Playoffs that now see one traditional market remain. They talk about the Nuggets falling in game seven to Minnesota and what really went wrong with the Knicks. The guys talk about the Oilers finally getting over the hump and advancing to the Western Conference Finals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Lastly, it is motorsports Christmas this Sunday, Nick and Paul talk about the big day featuring Kyle Larson running the double and a fight from the NASCAR All Star Race last Sunday.

The action has turned up to 11 in the sports world and a new Fresh Takes tackle some of those headlines. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the much-anticipated MLB debut of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. Next, the guys talk about the continuing NBA and NHL playoffs as recently minted three-time MVP Nikola Jokic gets a foothold in the Nuggets-Timberwolves series, and the Bruins-Panthers series gives out a true old-time hockey feel. The guys wrap up the podcast reviewing Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which they saw over the weekend.

It was a weekend filled with horsepower in the United States. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap it all on Fresh Takes. The guys talk about the Kentucky Derby and the photo finish that saw Mystic Dan claim victory. F1 made its return across the Atlantic in Miami saw Lando Norris secure his win. Nick and Paul talk about that race and the closest finish in NASCAR history as Kyle Larson snuck out the win in Kansas on Chris Buescher. The guys also talk about the latest in the winter sports playoffs.

The times are changing in the worlds of basketball and hockey. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the changing of the guard on Fresh Takes. The guys talk about the more than likely end of the LeBron with the Lakers era but the deeper signal that it shows. They talk about the rest of the playoffs in the NBA as emotions and series hit a fever pitch. Nick and Paul also discuss the NHL where they deal with era-ending time as the Capitals and Lightning bow out early. Lastly, Nick and Paul talk about the MLB a month in and the storylines that have developed in recent days.

Fresh Takes tackles the NBA Playoffs this week. Nick Felice and Paul Russo review a chaotic but excellent start to the basketball postseason. They discuss the heightened observations around late-game officiating.  They guys talk about the NFL Draft this weekend and how they hope their teams build for the future.