First Take
By ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette
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Sep 28, 2019
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First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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Hour 2: Will the NFC East be decided this week?
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Nov 12, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Who made the bigger mistake being inactive at the deadline: Giants or Cowboys?
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Nov 12, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is it the right time for the Raiders to start Fernando Mendoza?
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Nov 11, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Does Kirk Cousins make the Vikings Super Bowl contenders?
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Nov 11, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Do the Bills need to make a significant trade?
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Nov 10, 2026 |
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Hour 1: How much of the Vikings' offensive struggles are on O'Connell?
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Nov 10, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is Joe Burrow the best QB in the NFL right now?
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Nov 09, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Is your belief in the Bears still the same after last night?
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Nov 09, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Who has been more impressive so far this year: KD, Curry or LeBron?
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Nov 06, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Is Stephen Curry's championship window still open?
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Nov 06, 2026 |
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Hour 2: How much blame does Dak Prescott deserve for the Cowboys 3-5 record?
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Nov 05, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Are the Philadelphia 76ers Finals Bound?
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Nov 05, 2026 |
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Hour 2: How will Lane Kiffin look if LSU misses the CFP this season?
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Nov 04, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Are the Seahawks in jeopardy of missing the playoffs?
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Nov 04, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Will Draymond Green be a detriment to the Warriors success?
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Nov 03, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Are the Bears the best team in the NFL?
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Nov 03, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Should the Cowboys trade George Pickens?
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Nov 02, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Has Lamar Jackson played his last game as a Raven?
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Nov 02, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are the Bears the most complete team in the NFC??
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Oct 30, 2026 |
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Hour 1: How far can Jordan Love take the Packers?
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Oct 30, 2026 |
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Hour 2: What should the Packers identity be on offense?
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Oct 29, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Can the Bills win the AFC despite their defensive struggles?
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Oct 29, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is Lamar Jackson still on the same tier as Josh Allen?
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Oct 28, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Should the Colts trade Jonathan Taylor?
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Oct 28, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are the Cowboys the best team in the NFC East??
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Oct 27, 2026 |
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Hour 1: What did we learn about the Cowboys after last night's win??
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Oct 27, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is the Cowboys season on the line tonight??
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Oct 26, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Is the bigger story from last night the Chiefs struggles or the Seahawks Dominance?
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Oct 26, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Who will win the NFC North?
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Oct 23, 2026 |
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Hour 1: How dangerous does Caleb Williams make the Bears?
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Oct 23, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are we more impressed with the Lakers or Timberwolves?
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Oct 22, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Does LaMelo Ball unlock an MVP year for Anthony Edwards?
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Oct 22, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are the Bears good enough to win the Super Bowl?
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Oct 21, 2026 |
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Hour 1: What's the biggest reason the 76ers won last night?
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Oct 21, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are the 49ers the best team in the NFL?
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Oct 20, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Which team is the biggest threat to a Knicks Repeat?
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Oct 20, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are both Notre Dame and BYU threats to win the CFP?
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Oct 19, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Who is most to blame for the Cowboys woes on offense?
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Oct 19, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Will the Cowboys players-only meeting have a positive impact on their game Sunday?
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Oct 16, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Is it fair to criticize Bo Nix after last night's win?
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Oct 16, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is Bo Nix holding the Broncos back from being Super Bowl Contenders?
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Oct 15, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Does the 3-0 series say more about the Brewers or Dodgers?
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Oct 15, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Who will have a bigger game Sunday night: Dak Prescott or Jordan Love?
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Oct 14, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Where does Josh Allen Rank Among Mobile QBs?
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Oct 14, 2026 |
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Hour 2: October Brew
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Oct 14, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Clock it!
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Oct 14, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Which NFC East team has been the most Disappointing?
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Oct 12, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Who is more to blame for the Commanders blunder: Jayden Daniels or Dan Quinn?
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Oct 12, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Did Dak prove his critics right?
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Oct 09, 2026 |
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Hour 1: How Embarrassing was the Cowboys Loss to the Bucs?
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Oct 09, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Who is Stephen A's number one team in the NFL after week 4?
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Oct 08, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Who should the Cowboys target for trades?
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Oct 08, 2026 |
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Hour 2: How should we assess the SEC so far this season?
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Oct 07, 2026 |
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Hour 1: How much trouble are the Eagles in without Lane Johnson?
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Oct 07, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are the Cowboys Gold or Fools Gold?
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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Hour 1: How big of a threat are the Falcons in the NFC?
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are the Cowboys Going to Run Away with the NFC East?
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Oct 05, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Did the Cowboys make a Statement with their Win on Sunday?
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Oct 05, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Have the Cowboys Proven they are Better off without Micah?
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Oct 02, 2026 |
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Hour 1: How Bad is this Loss for the Steelers?
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Oct 02, 2026 |
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Hour 2: If the Cowboys Falter, who Deserves the Most Blame?
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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Hour 1: What does the Joey Porter Jr. Trade do for the Cowboys?
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Who is The Team to Beat in The NFC North?
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Sep 30, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Should Cam Schlittler Be Anointed Mayor of Boston Immediately?
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Sep 30, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are the Eagles Still a Serious Threat in the NFC?
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Sep 29, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Was Last Night a Bad Game or a Bad Sign for the Eagles?
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Sep 29, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Did Cleveland's Win Change the Way You View Deshaun Watson?
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Sep 28, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Are we More Disappointed in Dallas' Offense or Defense at the end of the Game?
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Sep 28, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are the Packers the Worst Team in the NFL?
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Sep 25, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Is the Packers Season Over?
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Sep 25, 2026 |
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Hour 2: What Would a 3-0 Start Mean for the Raiders?
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Sep 24, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Are There More Questions About the Ravens or the Cowboys?
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Sep 24, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Do the Bears Have a Chance Against the Eagles Without their Top 2 QBs?
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Is the Giants Season Over Without Jaxson Dart?
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Did the Rams Put the NFC Back on Notice?
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Can the Giants Keep their Season on Track Without Jaxson Dart?
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are We More Confident or Concerned About the Eagles?
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Sep 21, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Can the Bears Stay Afloat Without Caleb Williams?
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Sep 21, 2026 |
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Hour 2: How Critical is Sunday's Game for the Cowboys?
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Sep 18, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Are the Bills the Team to Beat in the AFC?
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Sep 18, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Whose Offense is More Concerning: Steelers or Patriots?
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Is it a Mistake for Joe Burrow to Play if he isn't 100%?
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Can the Vikings Defense Slow Down the Bears Offense?
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Sep 16, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Which Team Needs to Win More: Lions or Bills?
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Sep 16, 2026 |
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Hour 2: How do the Cowboys Fix their Defense?
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Are Chiefs Back as the Team to Beat in the AFC?
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Does SNF Say More About the Giants or Cowboys?
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Sep 14, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Did Lamar or Josh Allen make a Bigger Statement with their new Head Coach?
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Sep 14, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Why Were The Rams So Sluggish?
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Sep 11, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Did We Overhype The Rams?
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Sep 11, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Who Needs a Fast Start More: Jordan Love or Kyler Murray?
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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Hour 1: How Much is the Patriots Loss on Drake Maye?
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Should The 49ers be Concerned About The Rams Offense or Defense?
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Should The SEC Expel LSU?
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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Hour 2: How will Aaron Rodgers be Viewed if the Steelers Miss the Playoffs?
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Which Team Will Make a Bigger Statement with a Win on Wednesday, Seattle or New England?
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Was Western Michigan Robbed?
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Could this be Dabo's Final Season with Clemson?
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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Hour 1: What Will Happen if Lane Kiffin adds his Pro Players to LSU's Roster?
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is Alabama Closer to a National Title or Irrelevancy?
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Sep 04, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Should LSU be on Upset Alert?
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Was the Clippers Punishment too Soft?
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are the Dallas Cowboys a Super Bowl Contender?
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Is Lane Kiffin's Pursuit of NFL Players Embarrassing for LSU?
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is Myles Garrett the Number One Player in the NFL?
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Is Eligibility Dispute Over Ex-NFL Rookies a Distraction?
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is USC No Longer a Football School?
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Stephen A. and Aaron Donald Return!
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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Hour 2: What Do You Need to See From Arch Manning this Season?
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Aug 28, 2026 |
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Hour 1: How Soon will we see Mendoza in a Regular Season Game?
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Aug 28, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Will You Be Surprised If Tua Isn't Week 1 Starter?
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Who Are This Year's Super Bowl Contenders??
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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Hour 1: SEC & Big Ten Approve Ban on Pro Players Returning to College
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Another Browns Blunder??
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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Hour 1: What Are Your Thoughts on Deshaun Watson's Apology?
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Deshaun Watson Named Browns Starting QB!!!
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Deshaun Watson Named Browns Starting QB
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Did Mendoza or Stroud Shine Brighter?
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Aug 21, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Are Raiders Right To Keep Starting QB In The Dark?
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Aug 21, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are The Eagles or Patriots More Dangerous?
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Why Does Jalen Hurts Hate A.J. Brown?
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Do You Consider Jordan Love A Great QB?
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Can Mahomes Lead Chiefs On A Deep Run?
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is The Cowboys Defense Good Enough?
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Hour 1: What's Your Biggest Gripe With AP Preseason Poll?
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is Brown's QB Race Still a Debate?
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Is The NFL Out To Get Jaxson Dart?
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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Hour 2: How Do Professional Athletes Overcome Fear?
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Aug 14, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Can Joe Burrow Overcome Offensive Line Woes?
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Aug 14, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Who's Going To Show Out In Tonight's Loaded Preseason Slate?
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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Hour 1: How Should Russell Westbrook Be Remembered?
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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Hour 2: How Many Game Will The Vikings Win This Season?
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Are The Vikings Correct to start Kyler Over J.J. McCarthy?
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Hour 2: What's At Stake For Jordan Love This Season?
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Does Micah's Absence Change Your View of The Packers?
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Which Eagles Offensive Player Must Show Up This Year?
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Was Flagrant 2 on Dijonai Carrington the Right Call?
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is it Weird that Tatum and Brown Haven't Spoken Since The Trade?
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Aug 07, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Are Lions The Team To Beat In The NFC North?
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Aug 07, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Has Criticism Of Jalen Hurts Been Fair Or Foul?
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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Hour 1: What Would Aaron Donald's Return Mean For The NFC?
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Into the NFC Unknown - The Philadelphia Eagles
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Are Dodgers The Team To Beat?
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Skubal's Defense of the Dodgers
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Bijan's Extension
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Finding their Groove
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Garrett Out Back
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Will Eagles Offense Improve Under Mannion?
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Do You Like Dak's Beaming Confidence?
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Does George Pickens Need To Have A Career Year For Cowboys To Contend?
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Does Joel Embiid Have More To Lose Than Goat James?
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Will The Warriors Make The Playoffs?
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Are The Cowboys Super Bowl Contenders?
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is This Year More Pivotal For Lamar Or The Ravens?
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Hour 1: What's The Bears Ceiling?
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Does LeBron Become The Goat With Two More Rings?
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Will LeBron and 76ers Struggles in Year One?
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Camp
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Jul 26, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Golden Arch
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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Hour 2: No Time to Waste
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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Hour 1: All Eyes on Lane
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Media Day!
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Flip Out
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is Kirby Smart A Bad Coach?
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Are The Cowboys Super Bowl Contenders?
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Spain Sends Messi Home Ringless!
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Will they, Won't they?
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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Hour 2: More from Fanatics Fest
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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Hour 1: What's the latest on Lebron?
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Sixty Years of Hurt, Never Stopped England Dreaming
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Encara Messi, Mira Messi, Encara Messi, Mira Messi
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Are The 76ers LeBron's Best Chance For Another Ring?
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Hour 1: What Does France Loss Mean For Mbappé?
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Is Jalen Hurts Overhated?
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Hour 1: What Was Best Part of Home Run Derby?
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Hour 2: It It Acceptable For LeBron To "Ring Chase?"
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Should England's "Wire of God" Goal Have Counted?
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Can Steph and LeBron Play Together?
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Takeaways From Peterson/Dybantsa Duel?
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Which Team Is Best Fit For LeBron?
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Do The 76ers Give LeBron The Best Chance To Win Title?
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Concerns About Jaylen Brown's Fit With 76ers?
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Hour 1: What Does Trade Say About Brown-Tatum Relationship?
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Did The Celtics Win The Jaylen Brown Trade?
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Who Won The Jaylen Brown Trade?
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Who is The Best Running Mate for LeBron?
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Where Can LeBron Win Another Ring?
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Would LeBron Leaving LA Be Bad For The Lakers?
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Would Warriors Be Title Contenders With LeBron?
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Would LeBron Turn Golden State Into Contenders?
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Hour 1: NBA Free Agency Frenzy!! Where's LeBron Landing?
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Does Giannis or Ant Need to Reach The Finals More?
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Will Giannis or LaMelo Be More Impactful in Their New Homes?
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Hour 2: How Scary Will Ant-Man/LaMelo Duo Be?
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Does LaMelo Make The Wolves Contenders?
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Hour 2: How Good Are The Wizards?
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Is Dybantsa Better Than Peterson?
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Does Giannis Make The Heat Title Contenders?
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Hour 1: Did Bucks Make a Mistake Passing on Jaylen Brown?
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Hour 2: Dusty May ---> Mavericks???
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Jun 22, 2026 |