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The NFL playoffs are near the end of the line as the championship games for the conferences are set.  Paul Russo is joined by producer Nate Sharman and Josh Durso with Nick Felice out for the day.  The guys get down to business discussing the games from the Divisional Round including the snow fest in Buffalo between the Bills and Bengals.  The guys also discuss what from the games stood out, and for the teams advancing what needs to be improved by Sunday in order to lock in their ticket to the Super Bowl.  Paul, Josh, and Nate make their picks for the final Sunday of multiple football games until September.  The All-Star break is closing in on the NHL, Paul, Josh, and Nate talk about what this season has stood out to them.  They also discuss the Sabres surprise season so far as the young core of skaters punch above their weight class.  To finish the show, the guys offer their thoughts on the Baseball Hall of Fame voting as Scott Rolen is the lone member to be inducted from t

The NFL Playoffs heading into the divisional round take center stage on Fresh Takes.  Paul Russo and Nick Felice first look back at the crazy Super Wild Card Weekend.  They then head into discussing the games ahead and what could be factors that impact each game.  Lastly, the guys make their picks for who will advance to championship Sunday next week.  The NBA is nearing the trade deadline and the rumor mill is turning.  Paul and Nick talk about where their favorite teams stand and what improvements they'd like to see to the roster.  They also look around the league as a whole and predict who may be on the move to a new city.

College football fans were left wanting something better Monday night as Georgia routed TCU to earn their second straight title.  Paul Russo and Nick Felice look back at the game and what possibly went wrong for the Horned Frogs.  The guys also discuss the legacy of this era of Georgia football and where key figures like Kirby Smart and Stetson Bennett rank.  The NFL playoffs begin this weekend.  Paul and Nick look back at the entertaining Sunday night that cost the Packers a playoff spot and saw Seattle sneak in.  They look at the games for Wild Card Weekend and predict who will advance to the Divisional Round.  The Carlos Correa saga has finally ended with the shortstop signing back with the Minnesota Twins.  Paul and Nick offer their thoughts on the situation and if anything was learned from the ordeal to make sure this doesn't happen again.

In what many thought to be an unreal sports weekend, it quickly became one that they wish didn't happen.  FingerLakes1.com's Paul Russo and Nick Felice from the Finger Lakes Times discuss everything that occurred.  The game on the field took a backseat Monday night when Bills Safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after tackling Tee Higgins.  Paul and Nick talk about how they felt, how the teams handled the situation, what the next steps could be, and the latest on Hamlin's condition.  They also talk about the other storylines from the weekend and make their week 18 picks.  The College Football Playoff had its most exciting semifinals to date. TCU upset Michigan and Georgia survives a missed field by Ohio State at the stroke of midnight.  Paul and Nick recap the games and offer an analysis of the championship to be played on Monday night.  With conference play in full swing, the guys wrap up the show looking at the college hoops scene.  Paul and Nick debate whether the ACC is wi

There is plenty to get to following the Christmas weekend on Fresh Takes.  FingerLakes1.com's Paul Russo and Finger Lakes Times' Nick Felice look at the football action starting with the ongoing QB saga with the Jets.  The guys look at the major weather games which included some of the coldest games in NFL history.  Paul and Nick make their picks for a pivotal week 17 of the season.  College football is nearing its conclusion, with the major bowl games looming this weekend.  Paul and Nick look at the games and break down what to expect.  The guys also look towards their squads' games with Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl and Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl.  Paul and Nick wrap up the podcast with a brief discussion on the ongoing Carlos Correa issue with his leg and now problems with the agreed deal with the Mets.  They also review the movie Violent Night which Paul and Nick saw on Christmas.

Although not the true North American sports equinox, the action is everywhere, and the Fresh Takes crew is ready to discuss all the main headlines.  The NFL had one of its more exciting weekends of the season so far.  Paul Russo and Nick Felice dive into Baker Mayfield's historic game-winning drive on Thursday Night Football.  Joe Burrow finally defeated the Browns, and the Bills took more than just a win from the Jets.  The guys make their week 15 picks as the playoffs draw ever closer.  A smaller week of college football awaits as bowl mania begins.  Paul and Nick look at a couple of the unique games this weekend including the Fenway Bowl and its odd history.  They also share their thoughts on Mike Leach after he passed away Monday night.  Fresh Takes wraps up with a look at the NBA as a third of the season is already behind us.  Paul and Nick also talk a little Would Cup as the final is set between France and Argentina.

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.