The announcement last week that Mariners star second baseman Robinson Cano had been suspended for 80 games as a result of a positive test for a substance banned by MLB caught many by surprise. Several years ago we got used to this type of headline and we thought nothing of it. We just understood it […]
Reynaldo López Shows Both Dominance and Hope for the Future
Hope for the future is often what keeps fans interested in bad teams. When teams have the kind of seasons the White Sox are in the midst of, it can be hard to remain optimistic. Because of this, fans often look for bright spots they hope can eventually be a franchise mainstay. Through this point […]
Cubs Take an Indicative Game One of 2018 Crosstown Cup
The Cubs and White Sox have taken greatly different directions since 2015. The Cubs have made three straight NLCS appearances, won a World Series, watched Jake Arrieta blossom into a Cy Young-winner, and developed Kris Bryant into Rookie of the Year and an MVP. In free agency and at the trade deadline, they’ve become […]
2018 NFL Draft, NHL Playoffs
on The Sports Report with Packer Dave, Steve Leventhal, Jeff Rich, and John Poulter Joined by special guest Mark Grote, the newest member of the Chicago Bears radio broadcast team. He talks about his role as the sideline reporter. In addition, he helps us analyze the selection of Georgia LB Roquan Smith with the eight […]
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April 2018 – Final Four, Masters Preview
on The Sports Report with Packer Dave, Steve Leventhal, John Poulter, and Jeff Rich Rory Spears of GolfersOnGolf.com joins us with his thoughts on the upcoming 2018 Masters. Will Tiger have an impact? What role with the big three, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, and Jordan Speith play? Who might emerge as a surprise winner? Phil […]
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Book Report – Court Justice by Ed O’Bannon
The NCAA is a multi-billion dollar enterprise with a very vested interest in maintaining the status quo. Decades after Curt Flood and Oscar Robertson sued their respective leagues to gain free agency, the college system is still operating under a set of archaic rules governing “amateurism,” even as young stars in hockey, tennis, and Olympic […]
The Sports Report – February 2018
with Packer Dave, Steve Leventhal, and Jeff Rich Our special guest, former UCLA Bruin and NBA veteran Ed O’Bannon talks about his lengthy legal battle with the NCAA over the “amateur” status of college athletes, as chronicled in his book, Court Justice. Plus, the guys talk Winter Olympics, NBA, Jimmy Garopollo’s new contract, the Lions […]
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Super Bowl 52 Preview
on the Sports Report with Packer Dave, Steve Leventhal, Jeff Rich, and John Poulter We preview Super Bowl LII between New England and Philadelphia with Jeff, as well as talk NBA and college hoops. John joins us to discuss the latest news in the NHL and English soccer. Hear interviews from Bill Belichick, Pats safety […]
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2018 AFC, NFC Championship Preview
on the Sports Report with Packer Dave, Steve Leventhal, and John Poulter We look at the 2018 AFC and NFC Championship games. Our special guest Alan Segel checks in from Boston, where we talk about Tom Brady’s hand injury and the implications for Sunday’s game. John discusses the current state of the NHL from a […]
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2018 NFL Divisional Playoff Preview
on the Sports Report with Packer Dave, Steve Leventhal, Jeff Rich, and John Poulter Get your 2018 NFL Divisional Playoff Preview with Dave and Jeff. Steve and Dave look at the front office changes in Green Bay and Chicago, along with our special guest Les Grobstein of the Score 670 radio. John updates us on […]
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