The Sports Report – August 18, 2020

with Packer Dave, Steve Leventhal, and John Poulter

They’re back! The Sports Report has returned for a look at post season hockey, basketball, and more.

John gives his take on the playoffs in the NHL and his first impressions of how the baseball season has progressed. Despite Covid setbacks, the MLB season is up and running with the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees off to hot starts. Next, we examine the hockey playoffs with a focus on the Blackhawks – Golden Knights series, plus the rest of the National Hockey League.

In our second segment, Dave and Steve discuss the Green Bay Packers and their new QB. Is Aaron Rogers’ job in jeopardy? Mitch Trubisky in Chicago is certainly in the hot seat with the addition of Nick Foles. How will NFL teams handle training camp with no preseason games? And no fans?

Chicago Bears DL Bilal Nichols

Hear interview audio from Rogers, coach Matt Nagy, and his players Allen Robinson II and Bilal NIchols, who will be filling in for Eddie Goldman, who made the decision to sit out the season. Don’t miss a cameo from Green Bay announcer Wayne Larrivee.