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One more sports show for the road. Stacked today with a lot to talk about. Ja Morant can’t stop shooting. He had the game winner for the grizzlies last night and a gesture that got him a $75,000 fine. We have what he said after the game. The Lakers took it on the chin last night against the Warriors. Luka Doncic had a particularly tough game. Alex Ovechkin is about to break Wayne Getsky’s goals record, we have an amazing stat about the two. In MLB, Kyle Schwarber hit a monster last night, you have to see this. The new City Connect baseball jersey’s have been leaked, we’ll show you a few. Paul Skenes has made history, again. Plus educated betting sports betting advice, betting tips and favorite picks. Special Guest: Alex White.
Jam packed sports show for you today, filled with fun, viral videos, and some educated sports betting advice. Shohei Ohtani did it again last night for the Dodgers. He hit a walk off home run on his bobblehead night. Amazing. Caitlin Clark was hanging out with the Dude Perfect guys, we have the video. Paige Bueckers is in another Final Four with UConn, and she stopped what she was doing to take a picture with a young fan. Very cool. Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown got the one thing he always wanted. You’ll have to see it to believe it. Here’s a hint, it involves Tom Brady. Plus more fun, our favorite picks and betting tips.
On today’s show, we have one of the funniest comedians working today. His Drybar comedy special has almost 9 million views, the one and only Bob Zany. And professional sports handicapper that has been on a tear picking winners, Joe D’Amico. Special Guests: Bob Zany and Joe D'Amico.
It’s a super Tuesday of sports, and we have a jam packed show for you. The Women's Final 4 is now set with UCLA, UCONN, Texas and South Carolina. NCAA Tournament Final Four storylines are starting to emerge with the betting lines reflecting it. Frank & Jeff have the updated lines and some fun videos. It’s been quite an interesting baseball season already, and it’s not even a week old. There’s the Yankees torpedo bats, undefeated Dodgers, White Sox starting pitching not giving up a run in 23 straight innings, weak start by the Braves, Red Sox extended Garrett Crochet just to name a few. The Dodgers have a new giant Dodger Dog. Coastal Carolina is offering free concessions at its football games this season. You can dump your boyfriend or girlfriend at a Seattle Mariners game. Plus so much more.
We also have some educated gambling advice including our betting tips, favorite picks and Kenny White’s Dog Of The Day. Special Guest: Jeff Parles.
AMAZING weekend of sports to talk about today. The Final 4 is set with all chalk - Duke vs Houston and Auburn vs Florida. The Pistons and Timberwolves had a brawl that went into the stands. We have some video of how it looked to the fans in the front row. It was the first full weekend of Major League Baseball. The Yankees and their Torpedo bats are all the rage. Probably because they’ve hit 15 home runs in 3 games. The Dodgers have started the season 5-0. If they win tonight vs the Braves, it will be their best start since moving to LA in 1958. The NBA had 3 teams score 145 points in a game for the first time since 1970.
Paul Skenes gave a kid a great experience. Ken Jeong is mic’d up at the Duke game. Plus betting tip, my favorite pick, the Monday Montage, and more.
It’s a good day to be a sports fan, and we have a packed show for you today. It was opening day for Major League Baseball. On the 3rd pitch of the season, Austin Wells hit a home run for the Yankees. The Dodgers had Ice Cube bring the trophy into the stadium as they unveiled their World Champions banner. To celebrate, Shohei Ohtani hit a home run. We have tape of the kid that caught the ball. Tyler O’Neill homered for the 6th year in a row. Even the White Sox won, meaning the Angles might now be the west team in the league.
The Sweet 16 had an overtime game as Texas Tech came back from 16 down to win in overtime. Cooper Flagg & Duke cruised, as did Florida. Alabama set the record with 25 three pointers as they beat BYU. In the NBA, the Pacers put an epic hurting on the Wizards. But the big story was the Bulls scoring 8 points in the last 15 seconds to beat the Lakers. Josh Giddey hit an amazing half court shot as time expired.
Also on the show, we have our Comedy Clip of the Day, National Days + AI, Kenny White’s Dog of the Day, some sports betting tips, and our favorite picks. Special Guests: Andy Martello and Keith Lyle.
It’s Major League Baseball Opening Day!!! If that’s not enough, it’s Sweet 16 Weekend!!! So much action!!! Tons of great sports talk, videos & educated sports betting advice on the show today. We talk baseball, the hopes and dreams fans of every team have on Opening Day. Can the Dodgers repeat with that (deferred) payroll. Can the Mets make the playoffs with the $75 Million Dollar Man, Juan Soto? Will the Yankees be able to win the AL Crown with all of their injuries? The Cubs are favored to win their division? So many questions. We try to answer them.
The Sweet 16 in the NCAA Basketball Tournament kicks off this afternoon as well. Tonight it’s Arizona vs Duke, BYU vs Alabama, Arkansas vs Texas Tech and Maryland vs Florida. We have some betting ideas and advice for you.
Plus Russell Wilson signs with the NY Giants, Austin Reeves of the Lakers gender reveal, The Avalanche broadcast team try sniffing salts, Kenny White’s Dog of The Day, our favorite tips and betting picks. Special Guests: Chris Andrews and Jeff Parles.
So much good sports to talk about on today’s show. The Women's NCAA Tournament is down to the Sweet 16. Tough break for the U.S.C. Trojans and Juju Watkins. She went down with an ACL injury that ended her season. Paige Bueckers & UConn rolled on through as she played her last game in the home of the Huskies. Back in the Men’s tournament, we have footage of Texas Tech’s band leader, and she “aint like us”. Derik Queen had some interesting comments about his coach after Maryland’s win (and his travel no call). We have a different angle of Steph Curry’s trick shot we showed yesterday, and it’s a must see. Shaq didn’t remember he bought a couple a tricked out Escalade. A former prospect get his rookie card 25 years later. Plus our favorite picks, betting tips, educated gambling advice and Kenny White’s dog of the day. Special Guest: Alex White.
We put together the best sports show you’re going to see today. Lots of sports talk, viral videos and educated sports betting advice.
We missed everyone the last couple weeks while Frank was out filming a very special TV project. We are back with so many sports highlights from over the weekend. March Madness opening weekend wasn’t as crazy as usual. Not too many Cinderella teams or buzzer beaters. The South Point Sports Book was popping. People were even bringing their sleeping bags. There were some great games to talk about as we hit the Sweet Sixteen. Bobby Hurley didn’t like the way his UConn Huskies were treated by the refs. Cooper Flagg bettors caught a bad beat. Maryland is finally on the right side of the buzzer. UCLA coach Mick Cronin doesn’t like Allegiant Airlines.
We’ll look at some of the new food options hitting baseball stadiums this summer. Plus more great sports videos from around the United States, Kenny White’s Dog of the Day, our favorite picks and betting tips. Special Guest: Alex White.
We put together the best sports show you’re going to see today. Lots of sports talk, viral videos and educated sorts betting advice. Steph Curry was unbelievable last night, or as some would say, his usual self. Caitlin Clark was at New York Giants headquarters, perhaps she’ll be their top draft pick and new QB. In the meantime, she and Eli Manning played This or That. We have video of their very spirited Pop a Shot match. You’re not going to believe the score. Frank Nicotero took the voice of the UNLV Rebels Matt Neverett to Battle Bots Live in Las Vegas, it’s REALLY good. We have some other great sports related videos from across the web as well.
Plus Kenny White’s Dog Of The Day, our favorite picks and betting tips. In studio today, we have stand up comedian Ester Steinberg. Her new comedy special “Schmear Campaign” is out on Amazon today. And our friend comedian Matt Light is checking in and has a funny update for us. Special Guests: Ester Steinberg and Matt Light.
It's a full sports show today on Punchlines. Lot's of sports & sports talk. The Boston Celtics have a storied history, but have never had 2 guys score 40 points or more in the same game. And had 19 3 pointers between them. I doubt you would even know their names. There were big names cut from their teams in the NFL yesterday. Guys like Devante Adams, Joey Bosa, Tyler Lockett, DJ Metcalf to name a few. We talk about what teams are in play for their services. The Patriots, Raiders, Commanders, Cardinals, Chargers & Bears have the most cap space available, while tg=he Dolphins, Falcons, Bills, Browns, and Saints still need to become cap compliant.
Can you imagine being a Dallas Mavericks fan and being in a coma for the last month? We show you what that might look like. Lebron, Luka and the Lakers keep on rolling. Matter of fact, Lebron James has more NBA wins than an entire franchise. We tell you which one. As always, we’ve got some funny videos with a sports bend as well. Plus educated betting information, our favorite picks and betting tips.
A couple of very special guests on today’s show. Pro sports handicapper that has been absolutely on fire lately, Joe D’Amico joins us. And South Point Race & Sportsbook Director Chris Andrews stops in the studio for some sports talk and his “Judge Chris Andrews” segment. Special Guests: Chris Andrews and Jeff Parles.
We have a fantastic show for you today filled with sports, comedy, sports talk, some funny videos and educated gambling advice. We start with Nikola Jokic at an elementary school talking to kids. They try to peer pressure him into a dunk. What he does next made us LOL. Kyrie Irving had what looked like a horrific injury in the Mavericks game last night. I’m an amazing show of grit, he was helped to the free throw line and made them both. The Duke Blue Devils are on a roll the like of which we haven’t seen in some time. We talk about if Cooper Flagg can lead them through March Madness. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino gives us his top Italian food dishes. Former teammates Max Scherzer and Trea Turner have some Spring Training fun. And much, much more. Plus our favorite picks and betting tips and Kenny White’s Dog of The Day.
Cohosting today is a 4 time National Champion, 3rd generation professional sports bettor, and host of Sports By The Book, the one and only Alex White. Special Guest: Alex White.
It’s a beautiful Monday and we have a big sports show for you. Former MLB player Greg Vaughn is in the studio to talk about all the happenings of Spring Training and to look forward to the season. Shohei Ohtani started this spring like he did last season, with a first at bat home run. Paul Skenes spent the off season developing a new pitch. You have to see this cutter, it can’t be hit. I’m our Comedy Clip of the Day, Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts got Shohei back with a funny prank. Duke basketball did a pretty cool thing in the last minute of the game. There are some other great viral videos we want to show you. Plus our favorite picks and betting tips.
Cohosting today is a 4 time National Champion, 3rd generation professional sports bettor, and host of Sports By The Book, the one and only Alex White. Special Guests: Alex White and Greg Vaughn.
What a fantastic sports show we have for you today to finish the week and start the weekend. Steph Curry went off last night, scoring 56 points and dropping 12 three pointers. We have a bunch of cool videos from the game. Luka Doncic might have given the Lakers the spark they need to make a long playoff run. He’s seemed to put a little pep in LeBron’s step as the Lakers beat the Timberwolves last night. Anthony Edwards lost his cool, got tossed and is sure to get a big fine from the NBA. Major League Baseball Spring Training is in full swing. Shohei Ohtani sounds like he’s ready for the season. The Twins have a kid they call Corey Knuckles. He’s throwing the fastest recorded knuckleball in MLB history. You’ve got to see it to believe it. Plus we have more viral videos, sports talk, and educated gambling advice. Including Kenny White’s Dog Of THe Day. Special Guests: Chris Andrews and Joe D'Amico.
We have a super sports show for you today, filled with sports, comedy, conversation, viral videos & social media post, and educated sports betting advice. Let’s start with the amazing finish in the Michigan St vs Maryland Men’s basketball game last night. MArch madness is on the way. We have video of Shohei Ohtani at Dodgers spring training having a great time doing drills. There have been some AMAZING dunks in the NBA this season, this one from Shaedon Sharpe of the Trailblazers is the best so far. Charles “Peanut” Tillman, retired CB from the Bears, invented the Peanut Punch, and is still using it to this day. Check out the special Luka Doncic car that pulled up to the Lakers game. Alex Rodriquez took a moment to help a kid with his swing while he was eating lunch. Plus more great videos, social media posts, betting tips & favorite picks.
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Punchlines is the perfect balance of humor and sports. Host, Frank Nicotero (Street Smarts, Wait What Happened?) talks about all the imp ortant stuff happening in the world of sports, with a comedic twist and a sports betting slant. It's funny like Pat McAfee, cool like Barstool Sports, without the yelling of Stephen A. Smith. You don't have to watch ESPN or Fox Sports to have a good time. We got all that and more, right here. Special Guest: Jeff Parles.
It’s a mega sports Tuesday here on the program. We have a wonderful mix of sports, comedy, good conversation, viral videos and educated sports gambling advice streamed LIVE from Las Vegas and the South Point Studios. What a stunning comeback in the Timberwolves vs Thunder game last night. The Wolves were down by 25 at one point in the second half. They went on a 16-0 run with Anthony Edwards on the bench, and sent it to overtime. You must see the video we have of Ant saving the game to give Minnesota the win. Staying in the NBA, the 76ers and e terrible. Joel Embid is out indefinitely, and in last night’s game vs the Bulls, they were down by as many as 50. We have a viral video that is fitting of their season. Plus, Will Ferrell as a hockey head coach, Kevin Durant talks about the one thing he wants, we’ll tell you which NFL team wants to outlaw the “Tush Push”, Mike Trout is great to the fans.
And all our favorite picks & betting tips. Sitting in today is 4 time National Champion, professional gambler and host of Sports by the Book, Alex White. Special Guest: Alex White.
What a wild sports weekend and a fun filled sports week ahead. We have a mix of sports, comedy, conversation, viral videos and educated gambling advice on tap. Caitlin Clark and Joey Logano were in a competition that involved speed. We’ll show you the action. Spring Training is in full swing, and the Colorado Rockies are in midseason form. It’s going to be a LONG summer in Denver. Bryce Harper showed his love for the city of Philadelphia by getting a special tattoo. We have some videos from Spring Training to get you in the mood for baseball. We are 3 weeks away from March Madness, and Rick Pitino has another great halftime speech for his team. Alex Rodriquez was at Bucknell, and had a chance to win a student $10,000 if he made a half court shot. We have video of what happened, and you have to see it to believe it. Plus, our Lines of the Night, Nationals Days plus AI, Kenny White’s Dog of the Day, our betting tips and favorite picks.
Today on the show is 4 time National Champion, 3rd generation professional sports bettor, and host of Sports By The Book, Alex White. Special Guest: Alex White.
We have a ton of great sports videos and discussion on the menu today. What a fantastic game hockey game last night in the 4 Nations Face Off Final between the USA & Canada. The finish was a heartbreaking for the Americans. If you’re going to ge theater, have the best player in the world, Connor McDavid beat you. We have some great stuff to show you from Boston. Spring Training has started in the MLB, with the first game yesterday between the Cubs and Dodgers. There was quite a scare in this one, we’ll show you. Freddie Freeman is one of the leaders of the World Champions. He gave a rousing locker speech that is a must see. Juan Soto wanted his jersey number 22 on his new team, the Mets. Brett Baty, who has been driving the same car since 2017, got a special gift in return. Our own Frank Nicotero and Alex White went to see the Harlem Globetrotters in his week, and have a report from the game. LeBron James is doing things at 40. Sheduer Sanders and Cam Ward are preparing for the NFL Draft together and have already built up quite a rivalry. Fanatics did something wonderful for some young California wildfire survivors. Plus more viral sports videos, Kenny White’s Dog of the Day, our favorite pics and betting tips.
Sitting in today with Frank is hilarious comedian, fam favorite, and Bottlebots Live host Bil Dwyer. Special Guests: Andrew Hill and Bil Dwyer.
It’s a crazy busy sports day today, and we have the show that covers it all. The Breaking News is that Victor Wembenyama has a deep vein thrombosis and is out for the rest of the season. In other words, Wemby has a blood clot and is done for the year. We talk about what this means for the Spurs. The most anticipated hockey game in years is tonight in Boston with Canada vs USA. Everyone remembers the last game when there were 3 fights in the first 9 seconds. There has been a war of words between the 2 teams since. We break down the game and look at some of the bets for the game. Rick Pitino and his St Johns team is being followed for a TV show on Vice. He had quite a rousing halftime speech, we have the video. Caleb Williams of the Bears went to Topps to sign some cards, and he had the perfect mentor. The Kansas City Royals get asked a biology question. Plus Kenny White’s Dog of the Day, our favorite picks and betting tips.
Cohost today, From Sports By The Book, is Jeff Parles. Also joining us today is one of the hottest pro sports bettors in the country, Joe D’Amico. Special Guests: Jeff Parles and Vinny Magliulo.
Big day in sports today and we have a show to match. We are excited for the 4 Nations Face Off Final of USA vs Canada hockey game Thursday. We take a look at yesterday’s action and look forward to the big matchup. The 3 on 3 basketball league Unrivaled had their 1 on 1 tournament last week, and it got people thinking about doing it for the NBA. Who do today’s NBA All Stars think would win if they did it? We have a video of the answers. Caitlin Clark got a unique birthday invitation from a young fan, and Gatorade sent the kid something really special. Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox was asked about moving from 3rd base now that they have Alex Bregman. He was quite clear on where he stands about moving. The Yankees have some movie recommendations. Josh Allen of the Bills is in the pilot’s seat. Plus more viral videos with a sports theme, the Punchline Hotline, Kenny White’s Dog of the Day, some betting tips and our favorite picks.
Cohost today is 4 time National Champion, 3rd generation professional sports bettor and host of Sports By The Book, Alex White. Special Guest: Alex White.
Big sports Monday here on the show, we have a great program for you today. The 4 Nations Face Off had its marquee matchup as it was USA vs Canada. The first 8 seconds of the game set the tone as there were 3 fights, 2 involving the Tkachuck brothers. That set the tone for the most spirited All Star game we’ve ever seen. The USA hockey team is in the Finals and will face the winner of tonight’s Finland vs Canada game. The NBA had their All Star weekend as well. They tried a 4 team tournament format with Steph Curry winning MVP. Mac McGlung stole the show by winning his 3rd straight Slam Dunk Contest with some of the most dynamic dunks in history. We have a full rundown of all the events and share the best videos.
Baseball players are starting to roll into Spring Training. Shohei Ohtani is at the Dodgers camp, and is already in midseason prank form. It’s pretty funny. Plus, we have some fan footage of the Eagles victory parade and associated festivities. Spoiler alert - there was LOTS of alcohol. There was a big mistake at a Jersey retirement ceremony, Victor Wembenyama in the liver room, Kenny White’s Dog of the Day, our favorite picks and betting tips. Special Guest: Alex White.