The NBA, America's most outspoken league has found itself at a loss for words. Worrying about how their words will impact their wallets, stars and coaches alike have found themselves at a loss for words. Maybe they don't really understand or care about the situation in Hon Kong, but it's been made known that pleasing the Chinese government and protecting business interests in the region is more important than freedom of speech. In this episode, we offer our opinions on the situation and some more conversation points. We try to be as open we can with the various perspectives, but we stand strong on the stance that the freedom of speech must be protected and its a bit shameful that some players have tried to shut Morey up on a situation regarding human rights. #FightforHongKong

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China's Vice Grip on NBA's Ballsack: What now?

James and I give you our big (over)reactions after the first week of NFL season.

Week 1 Overreaction

Magic Johnson dropping bombs on the Lakers... And himself. We break down his statements and explain why this was not good at all for him and the franchise... Plus some playoff recaps!

Magic Bringing Back Showtime With Some Soap Opera Drama in LA

Who's getting Zion? Morant? Barrett? Find out for our analysis of the lottery

The Zion Lottery

The matchups are so even right now, this is an amazing set of basketball we are witnesing! Plus, is it stupid to bring Ty Lue in to LA? And what about Monty for Phoneix?

NBA Playoffs 2nd Round and Head Coaches on the Moves

European title races are getting weird, the top 4 race in England is not so much a race but a slow, slog, that is ugly to watch, and good nice going Neymar, very cool!

BOTTLED IT: Does anyone even want to be in the top 4?

Our reaction of the PFA Team of the Year, definitely got some stuff we agreed and disagreed...

HAZARD GOT ROBBED - PFA Players of the Year Reaction

Recapping the action of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. We have lots to talk about with each series, covering what went right and what went wrong with each team. We also talk about our favorite performers of the first round, and what we think of the potential next round match-ups.

? NBA First Round Playoffs: Let the Good Times Roll...

UCL Quarterfinals are done, and man was there a lot ot talk about!

⚽ UCL Quarterfinals Special!

We've got a month left of the Permier League, and nothing is set in stone right now. Let's discuss how the teams will finish and who's gonna be the best player at the end of the season. Plus, we take a quick look at the title races of the other big European leagues!

⚽ One Month Left, EPL is Heating Up!

The NBA PLayoffs are set, listen in to catch what we are excited to see and which players, we think, will show up...

? NBA Playoffs are Here! Who's Actually Got a Chance and Who's Gonna Be Out Soon?

Lots that happened in the last week regarding game winners, big performances, and some big names getting shut down for the season. The T-Wolves - Warriors game was highly eventful, where some big foul calls overshadows clutch buckets. We discuss what happened and what we think of the current state of NBA referees. Finally, as the year draws to a close, we can start saying which sophomores rose to the occasion in their second year and who have failed to live up to their billing.

? Slumping or Skyrocketing: Reviewing this year's NBA Sophomore Class

LeBrone gets blocked and has been shut down for the year, T-Wolves have throw in the towel, Jimmer is back in the NBA, and so much more. We even take a closer look at DeAngelo and how his Nets may give their playoff opponent all they can handle. We also give a little breakdown of some of the most clutch players this season by the numbers.

? Ice In Da Veins

Swansea and Millwall almost pulled off big upsets in the FA Cup quarterfinal round this past weekend. We saw Wolves knock off United and Watford with a late goal to down Palace. Chicharito pulled off a clutch performance leading West Ham to 3 points against last place Huddersfield. Then, Messi does what only he does. Even the other team's supporters had to respect what the man did. Juventus lost for the first time this whole season but they didn't have Ronaldo. Then in Germany, the other country dominated by one club, Bayern rolled through with a 6-0 victory featuring young Canadian sensation Alphonso Davies with a goal.

⚽ FA CUP LIT AF, and Messi Stardust

Jrue Holiday has been having a wonderful season yet has flown under the radar. WE discuss his season and what is in store for him later. Coming into the tail end of the season, the last playoff spots have yet to be determined. There are a few teams in the race still, but we take a look at who's legit or just pretending. Finally, Lou Williams holds the NBA record for most points ever scored off the bench. We take aquick look at his legacy and also some of the best players to be labeled a "6th Man."

? 6th Man Sexiness

Two random dudes who talk about sports, while we are not very good at playing them, we sure do love to talk about them. We cover Premier League to Soccer in general, the NBA, the NFL, and anything else crazy or interesting in the sports world. Come join the discussion!

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