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There is plenty to cover in this week's edition of Fresh Takes.  FingerLakes1.com's Paul Russo and Finger Lakes Times Sports Report Nick Felice begin in the NFL where there was another tie.  The guys wonder how the future of the Rams actually will unfold with Jared Goff having career games in Detroit and injuries and uncertainty pilling up in Los Angeles.  They also talk about the Ravens surviving with Lamar Jackson knocked out of the game against the Broncos.  Paul and Nick make their picks for the week 14 slate of games.   The College Football Playoff is decided, and it seems that the committee got the four teams right.  Paul and Nick discuss what they think of the group and highlight some bowl games that were announced.  Next they turn their attention to San Diego and the MLB Winter Meetings as big contracts are being signed.  Paul and Nick talk about the deals getting done, including Aaron Judge re-signing with the Yankees and Justin Verlander on the move to the Met

It is a wide-ranging edition of Fresh Takes as FingerLakes1.com's Paul Russo and Finger Lakes Times' Nick Felice get you ready for Thanksgiving.  The pretenders have made themselves known in the NFL while the cream is rising to the top.  The guys look at the impressive teams over the past couple of weeks as well as dissect the ones on the decline.  Paul and Nick make their picks for the week, highlighted by the three Thanksgiving games on Thursday.  College football has become more chaotic as Tennessee was upset over the weekend.  Paul and Nick look at the ever-changing playoff picture as the final week of the regular season looms.  The Syracuse Orange dropped their fifth straight contest, leaving behind the promises of a positive season.  The guys discuss what they think is the problem and if it can be rectified for the Boston College game on Saturday.  Before getting ready for turkey and potatoes, Paul and Nick share their favorite Thanksgiving traditions, foods, and

The injury bug has latched onto the football teams of New York.  FingerLakes1.com's Paul Russo and Finger Lakes Times sportswriter Nick Felice discuss the big headlines in college and professional football.  Josh Allen has a sprained UCL in his throwing elbow he suffered in the Jets game.  Paul and Nick talk about whether he should be benched for the week to rest or if he should be allowed to play.  The guys also take another look at the ongoing saga surrounding Paul's Washington Commanders as buyers are starting to line up.  Paul and Nick also celebrate the official downfall of the Green Bay Packer and Aaron Rodgers before making their picks for the week.  Garrett Schrader's injury remains a mystery as Syracuse has a major game in the dome Saturday night against Florida State.  Paul and Nick talk about what adjustments should be made in order for the Orange to have a chance.  They also take a victory lap as Nick's Notre Dame Fighting Irish took down Clemson.  Coll

Paul Russo and Nick Felice are in the studio for a late week edition of Fresh Takes.  It was a battle between their favorite college football teams last Saturday, as Syracuse fell to Notre Dame in the dome.  The guys recap the game and go over the first installment of the College Football Playoff rankings.  Paul and Nick look ahead to the weekend and preview major games, including Tennessee and Georgia meeting in Athens.  The NFL has had a big week of headlines.  Paul and Nick look back at the trade deadline and the moves made.  Disgraced Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder is exploring selling the franchise, bringing much joy to Paul.  They look back at the weekend's games, including the Bills rocking the Packers and make their picks for the weekend.  The World Series is in full swing as the Astros and Phillies are tied up at 2-2.  Paul and Nick talk about the key players so far in the series and how the games have been.  They also dive in to whether th

Fresh Takes is in the studio for a live Tuesday morning shakedown.  Paul Russo and Nick Felice take a look back at the tough Syracuse game Saturday.  The guys were able to watch together as Clemson came from behind and scored a key division victory.  Paul and Nick discuss what the actual impactful moments were in the game.  They also look ahead to the weekend as the Orange host the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.  The guys also discuss some of the key NCAA games from last weekend and look ahead to the weekend.  The NFL provided another fantastic week of games over the weekend.  Paul and Nick discuss the continued success of the Giants moving to 6-1 after a thrilling ending in Jacksonville.  Carolina and Washington had big upsets over the Buccaneers and Packers.  The guys talk about if it is officially the end of the Brady and Rodgers eras in the NFL.  Paul, Nick, and Producer Nate make their picks for the weekend for the NFL.  The World Series is set, and j

Fresh Takes is live in the studio Tuesday morning.  Paul Russo and Nick Felice take a look back on the NFL's week six action.  The Bills went into Arrowhead and took down the Chiefs.  The guys discuss whether it was another prelude to a January matchup and who is the better of the teams in the AFC.  Nick's Giants held on and beat the Ravens making them 5-1 on the season.  Paul and Nick discuss the continued improvements of the team as they place themselves among the NFC's best.  The guys also discuss the Jets beating the Packers and Tom Brady's meltdown in Pittsburgh.  Paul and Nick also pick the week seven slate of games.   Syracuse took down NC State on Saturday to make it to 6-0 and rank up to 14 in both major polls.  Paul talks about the atmosphere in the JMA Dome and how far the Orange can actually go in the season.  Paul and Nick pick the major matchups of the week.   The NBA tips off tonight, which means it's time to preview the season.  Paul

There is nothing quite like a chaotic weekend in sports to make for a great edition of Fresh Takes.  Paul Russo and Nick Felice break down the week that was in the NFL.  Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs went crazy in a tight battle with the Raiders.  In Buffalo, Josh Allen and the Bills made quick work of the Steelers, and the NFL went through it with the new concussion protocols and how to call penalties against players.  The guys also pick the games next weekend.   College football rolls along, and Syracuse won't be hosting Gameday.  Paul offers his thoughts on the mainstay program heading back to Knoxville for Alabama and Tennessee.  The guys look back on the weekend in NCAA football and pick some games.  To wrap up, Paul and Nick discuss what is up with the Golden State Warriors.  The guys offer their thoughts on the fallout and what is next for a team that still has the window wide open.

It was a chaotic week of football, Paul Russo and Nick Felice have you covered in Fresh Takes.  The main headline continues to be Tua Tagovailoa's health after a frightening situation in Cincinnati last Thursday night.  Paul and Nick offer their thoughts on the situation and what could happen next to the Dolphins and NFL.  Week four saw plenty of other action that the guys recap and look ahead to week five.  Over in the college football world, Syracuse is ranked in both major polls.  Paul and Nick discuss the newsworthy win over Wagner and other key headlines from the week that was in NCAA football.  Much to Nick's delight, Aaron Judge finally hit home run number 62 last night in Texas.  The guys talk about the milestone and where it stands among the other big records in the sport.  The puck drops on a new NHL season later this week, Paul and Nick preview the season, what to expect, and the major moves in the off-season you might have missed.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice are back on another Wednesday for Fresh Takes.  The NFL had plenty to offer in week 3 as Josh Allen and the Bills dropped a close one in Miami.  Tua Tagovailoa appears to have turned the corner as Dolphins quarterback, which means we'll have gunslinging for several years to come in the AFC East.  Paul and Nick also take a look at the Packers and Buccaneers and whether we can officially say Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady have crossed over the hill.  The guys also take a look ahead to week 4 in the NFL.  Since last week Aaron Judge still hasn't hit a home run and is stuck on 60.  Paul and Nick discuss the mental toll potentially weighing on Judge and if clinching the AL East may help ease the burden the rest of the way.  In college football, the Syracuse Orange have been ranked in spot 25 in the Coach's Poll.  Paul and Nick talk about the impact that may have on the team and when to expect them to crack the AP Top 25.  The guys also discuss th

It has been a loaded week in sports and pop culture so far.  Paul Russo and Nick Felice are here to break it all down on a new Fresh Takes.  The guys try to answer the age-old question, is Syracuse good?  The Orange are off to a 3-0 start to the football season.  Paul and Nick talk about the changes they see and other major college football news from around the country.  The Bills are living above and beyond the hype so far in the young NFL season.  Paul and Nick discuss the game from Monday night.  Elsewhere in the NFL, the Giants are also off to a good start at 2-0 which makes Nick one happy camper.  The guys talk about Brian Daboll's impact on the team already.  They also predict the week three games.  Aaron Judge reached 60 home runs last night.  Paul and Nick dive into the historical feat.  The guys also touch on the premiere of the Masked Singer tonight and what they hope changes for the new season.

With a week of college football already in the books, it's time to take the Fresh Takes deep dive into previewing the season ahead.  Paul Russo and Nick Felice look at the contenders and pretenders to see who to expect in the College Football Playoff at the end of the year.  The guys also look at their favorite teams in Notre Dame and Syracuse and what to expect out of them this year as well.  The NFL is a week away but with final cuts being done the season is at the doorstep.  Paul and Nick discuss the NFC and if one team truly stands out amongst the others.  Meanwhile, the AFC appears to be a three-horse race between the Bills, Chiefs, and Chargers.  The guys offer their thoughts on the conferences and if any dark horses can arise this season.  Bills fans and fellow FingerLakes1.com podcaster Nate Sharman joins the show as well.

Nick Felice and Paul Russo return to the studio for a fresh edition of the Fresh Takes Podcast.  Both of the guys were in Watkins Glen over the weekend for the NASCAR races.  They discuss how the weekend went and their thoughts on the racing.  The NFL is creeping up on us, which means for Nick, fantasy season is about to begin.  Nick and Paul talk about the biggest names to keep an eye on, sleepers to target, and names to avoid for the season.  They also talk about the league they're both in and how they think the season will play out.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice return to the studio for an all-new Fresh Takes.  The Golden State Warriors made quick work to down the Boston Celtics and take home the NBA title.  Paul and Nick discuss the series and how the Warriors came back to win the championship with the same core as 2015.  The guys also talk about what went wrong for the Celtics and what can be done for them to take that one final step.  Over in the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche hoisted the Stanley Cup.  Paul's beloved Tampa Bay Lightning fell in six games to the Avs.  The guys talk about the series and the main factors they felt pushed Colorado to victory.  Paul and Nick also discuss the Lightning's reasons for coming up short in the quest for a three-peat championship run.  With summer now in full swing, the Big Brother house has opened to new houseguests fighting to win a boat load of cash.  Paul and Nick talk about the brand-new cast of characters.  The guys also talk about what they expec

Paul Russo and Nick Felice are live in the studio for a morning edition of Fresh Takes.  The Stanley Cup Playoffs have entered the semifinals and we already have a team out west locked in.  Paul and Nick discuss the Avalanche going full throttle against the Oilers.  They also talk about the Oilers can improve over the off-season to give Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl another chance at the cup.  The east is still up for grabs as Nick's Rangers and Paul's Lightning scrap away.  They'll talk about the series so far and what they would like to see out of both of their favorite teams if they want to win it all.  The NBA Finals between the Celtics and Warriors are knotted at a game apiece.  Paul and Nick talk about the antics of the series.  The guys also discuss the Warriors' core three and the Celtics' core three aren't all that different.

It's an all-new fresh edition of Fresh Takes with Russo and Felice.  Paul Russo and Nick Felice are in the studio to dive into the NBA playoffs as they enter the conference finals round.  In the east, Miami cruised past Philadelphia and Boston went the distance to down Milwaukee.  Paul and Nick discuss important moments from those series and the impact they have in the match-up ahead.  Out west, Golden State returned to playoff form and ousted Memphis, while Dallas came from behind to upset Phoenix.  The guys talk about what to look for in the series as well as Chris Paul's legacy with another playoff exit.  The Masked Singer has its season finale this week and in the finals are Firefly, Ringermaster, and Prince.  Paul and Nick offer their thoughts on the newsworthy season and predict who will win on Wednesday night.  They wrap up the podcast with a little MLB talk as we had a no-hit team win over the weekend and the season reaching the quarter-way mark already.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice return to the FingerLakes1.com studio for an all-new edition of Fresh Takes.  Paul and Nick dive deep into the NBA Playoffs.  With Joel Embiid back for the 76ers, the Heat have their hands full.  Paul and Nick discuss if it is time to panic for the top seed in the east and what may lay ahead for a potential conference final with the Bucks and Celtics both looking great.  Out west, the Warriors and Grizzlies have gotten chippy and the series between the Suns and Mavericks have been similar.  They talk about what that means for the teams especially key stars should things hit a boiling point.  The Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun, Paul and Nick look at their favorite teams, the Lightning and Rangers, and debate how each series in the eastern side of the league has a familiar storyline.  Paul and Nick also discuss Saturday's running of the Kentucky Derby and the history made when Rich Strike stormed from an alternate in post 21 to wearing the roses in

Paul Russo and Nick Felice are back in studio with a new episode of Fresh Takes after a bye week.  March Madness is hitting its climax as the Final Four tips off Saturday, Paul and Nick breakdown how the tournament has gone so far and preview the games as well as predict the championship game on Monday night.  NASCAR heads to Richmond and Paul will be there this weekend, he and Nick discuss what to expect during the races this weekend.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice are in studio with March Madness tipping off.  They break down the games and what is the best way to fill out your bracket.  They'll also discuss the MLB and MLBPA finally striking a deal at the last hour to insure a full 2022 season and the flurry of moves that followed as well as the latest from the hot stove.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice are live in the studio for a fresh edition of Fresh Takes.  They'll talk college hoops as the regular season hits the final two weeks for the power conferences and mid-majors being their conference tournaments.  Paul and Nick discuss the ongoing labor negotiations as representatives from the MLB and MLBPA meet in Florida this week.  Lastly, Paul and Nick recap the Daytona 500 and the thrilling finish on Sunday.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice return to the studio for a fresh edition of Fresh Takes.  They break down the Super Bowl and what ended up being the key factors in the Rams win over the Bengals.  They also discuss the possible futures of both Aaron Donald and Sean McVay as reports swirl about their futures in football.  Paul and Nick will also touch on the latest in the labor negotiations between the MLBPA and MLB and end the show talking about NASCAR's season ahead with the Daytona 500 on Sunday.