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🏀🏒⚾ **NBA Risers & Fallers, Utah Sports Talk, Hockey Trade Rumors & World Series Preview**We're back with another jam-packed episode covering the latest in Utah sports, early-season NBA storylines, NHL trade rumors, and a World Series matchup with plenty of history on the line!🏔️ **UTAH SPORTS CHECK-IN**The Utah Jazz suffer a brutal loss after all the preseason hype, raising concerns about their defense following the Walker Kessler trade and Jusuf Nurkić's injury. We discuss Ty Jerome's big performance against Utah and whether the Jazz have reasons to worry this early in the season. Plus, we check in on the Utah Mammoth, breaking down their offensive strengths, power play, and ongoing questions in goalkeeping. We also celebrate Utah basketball's buzzer-beating win over Oregon!📈📉 **NBA RISERS & FALLERS**Who's trending up, and who's already raising red flags? We break down the early-season performances from the 76ers, Lakers, Wizards, Raptors, Kings, Mavericks, Suns, and Celtics. From Philadelphia's promising new identity to Dallas' heavy reliance on Cooper Flagg, Sacramento's ugly loss, Phoenix's shooting struggles, and Boston's late-game collapse, we discuss which teams are exceeding expectations and which teams have work to do.🧱🔥 **BRICKS & BUCKETS: NBA PLAYER REPORT**We highlight the biggest individual performances and most disappointing shooting nights around the league. Anthony Edwards goes off for 45 points and nine threes, Tyrese Haliburton delivers a double-double, Paul George lights it up from deep, and Julius Randle puts together a monster performance. On the other side, Victor Wembanyama struggles from the field, Cameron Boozer has a rough shooting night, and we discuss the disrespect surrounding Ausar Thompson being left wide open. Plus, Ryan Rollins finds himself on the wrong side of the shooting report.🏒 **TO THE ICE: NHL REPORT**Brady Tkachuk returns to Ottawa, where the Senators pick up the win and fans make their feelings known. We cover the latest NHL trends, including Carolina's impressive point differential, Calgary's struggles, and the trade rumors heating up across the league.Could Utah make a massive push for a championship? We break down a hypothetical blockbuster trade plan involving Detroit defenseman Simon Edvinsson, Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, and Toronto's potential acquisition of Lawson Crouse. We discuss the proposed deals, defensive and goaltending upgrades, the cost in draft picks and prospects, and whether these moves could put Utah in a position to compete now without sacrificing its future.⚾ **WORLD SERIES PREVIEW**It's the top seed versus the top seed! We break down the World Series matchup, discuss the historic payroll comparisons and indoor setting, and compare the teams position by position. Who has the advantage in starting pitching, bullpen, closers, infield, outfield, and hitting? We make our case for which team has the edge and what could decide the championship.👇 Let us know your biggest NBA riser, your biggest faller, and whether Utah should go all-in on a blockbuster hockey trade!👍 Like, subscribe, and follow for more sports debates, predictions, hot takes, and weekly recaps.#NBA #UtahJazz #UtahMammoth #NHL #Hockey #WorldSeries #MLB #SportsPodcast

🏈 **NFL Chaos, College Football Upsets, Fixing the AP Poll & NBA Opening Night | The.CFB.Dynasty**It's another jam-packed episode as we break down a wild week across the sports world! From NFL studs and duds to college football chaos, questionable AP Poll rankings, NBA Opening Night, and fantasy league drama, we've got plenty to debate.🔥 **THE LEADOFF**We kick things off with some major headlines, including Ben Simmons tearing his Achilles, Steph Curry dealing with an injury, and the Tampa Bay Rays taking a 3-2 lead in their series. We react to the latest developments and what they mean moving forward.💪 **STUDS & DUDS**Who balled out, and who completely fell apart? We highlight the biggest winners and losers of the week, including Tyler Shough's huge performance, Caleb Williams delivering in his return, and some disappointing outings from the Houston Texans, New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, and Philadelphia Eagles. We also revisit the Colts' collapse after a red-hot start and discuss how quickly things have changed.🏈 **NFL RECAP & LOOKAHEAD**We recap the biggest matchups, including Bills vs. Raiders, Panthers vs. Eagles, Patriots vs. Jets, and Chiefs vs. Chargers. Then we look ahead to Patriots vs. Bears, Packers vs. Lions, Chiefs vs. Seahawks, and Cowboys vs. Eagles. We also discuss the latest injury concerns surrounding Jalen Hurts and what they could mean for Philadelphia.🏟️ **COLLEGE FOOTBALL RECAP & LOOKAHEAD**College football chaos is in full swing! We break down a loaded slate of games featuring Alabama vs. Tennessee, Florida vs. Texas, Auburn vs. Georgia, Missouri vs. Ole Miss, Mississippi State vs. LSU, BYU vs. Notre Dame, Utah vs. Colorado, Miami vs. Florida State, and Oklahoma State vs. Houston. Plus, we preview the upcoming matchups, including Houston vs. Utah on College GameDay, LSU vs. Auburn, BYU vs. UCF, and Ole Miss vs. Texas.📊 **FIXING THE AP POLL**Eight ranked teams suffer losses, shaking up the Top 25! With major programs going down and five two-loss teams all coming from the SEC, we debate how the AP Poll should look and which teams deserve to rise, fall, or be left out entirely.🏀 **NBA OPENING NIGHT**The NBA is back! We preview three marquee matchups: Pistons vs. Celtics, 76ers vs. Knicks, and Thunder vs. Spurs. The new season is here, and the excitement is building.🏆 **FANTASY SPORTS**We recap our fantasy basketball draft, reveal where Jordan and Masen landed in the draft order, and break down the latest fantasy football drama. Da Bears gets CHOPPED in Survivor, leaving a five-way tie in the survivor league!👑 **THE.CFB.DYNASTY**It's playoff time! The stakes are higher, the margin for error is gone, and it's time to see who has what it takes to bring home the championship.👇 Drop your biggest Stud, Dud, college football upset, and AP Poll hot take in the comments!👍 Like, subscribe, and follow for more sports debates, predictions, recaps, and unfiltered takes.#NFL #CollegeFootball #CFB #NBATipOff #FantasyFootball #FantasyBasketball #APPoll #SportsPodcast #TheCFBDynasty

🏀 NBA Over/Under Predictions, Fantasy Basketball & NFL Drama | Plus MLB Postseason TalkThe crew is back for another episode packed with NBA predictions, fantasy basketball talk, NFL drama, and postseason baseball!🏀 Fantasy Basketball & League PreviewWith draft day just around the corner, we kick things off with a look at our fantasy basketball league! Joe enters Year 5 as a back-to-back champion, and we discuss how fantasy basketball has brought us deeper into the NBA community. Jordan breaks down our 9-category scoring system, the league's payouts, and the different strategies heading into draft day. From chasing rebounds and assists to building an all-around roster, we debate what it takes to bring home the championship.🔥 NBA Western Conference Over/Under PredictionsWhich teams are locks to hit their win totals, and which teams are set up to disappoint? We go team by team through the Western Conference, making our picks and debating the biggest over/under lines. From the defending champs and rising contenders to the teams fighting to stay relevant, we break down who could exceed expectations and who might fall short.🏀 NBA Eastern Conference Over/Under PredictionsThe debate continues in the East! We look at the projected win totals for every team, discuss which contenders are being overvalued, and identify potential surprises. Can the favorites live up to the hype? Which teams are primed for a breakout, and who could be headed for a disappointing season? Everyone brings their own takes to the table.🦅 What Is Going On With the Philadelphia Eagles?After winning the Super Bowl two years ago, what has gone wrong in Philadelphia? We revisit last season's issues, the drama surrounding A.J. Brown, and the growing questions surrounding the team. Is it a personnel problem, a coaching problem, or something bigger? We let the Eagles rant fly!⚾ MLB Postseason TalkWe wrap things up with some baseball discussion, including the Brewers' dominance and the ongoing battles between the Rays and Guardians. We also debate whether baseball really needs a salary cap and leave room for some golf talk.Who's your favorite to go OVER or UNDER their win total this season? Drop your predictions in the comments!👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more sports debates, predictions, and hot takes.#NBA #NBAPredictions #FantasyBasketball #NBAOverUnder #NFL #Eagles #MLB #MLBPostseason #SportsPodcast

NFL Studs & Duds, College Football Chaos & Fantasy StrugglesThis week on Raising Fans, we break down the latest NFL surprises, debate who's falling back to earth, preview a massive week of college football, and discuss the fantasy struggles hitting our own teams. We also cover MLB postseason updates, NBA news, and a WNBA Finals scheduling mess.MLB & NBA HEADLINESThe Guardians take down the White Sox to advance in the postseason, while Milwaukee looks to keep its momentum going. We also discuss Kristaps Porziņģis dealing with a major health issue and Brandin Podziemski landing a massive five-year, $110 million deal.STUDS & DUDSThe San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings are still undefeated at 5-0, while Tyler Huntley has stepped in for Baltimore without the team seemingly missing much of a beat.Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh continue to impress, with Rodgers throwing three touchdowns in three straight games and the Steelers' running game looking better by the week. We also look ahead to Bills-Rams, a huge matchup between two teams with Super Bowl aspirations.On the disappointing side, the Titans look lost, and Cam Ward is already facing questions about losing. Denver still can't figure out its offense, struggling with playcalling, the run game, and the passing attack. Meanwhile, Las Vegas and Arizona give up 45 points in blowout losses.The NFC East brings even more chaos: Dallas struggles against Tampa Bay, Philadelphia continues to fade in the second half, and Washington and New York finish in a tie.THE REST OF THE NFLAre teams finally settling into what we expected from them? Las Vegas looks increasingly ordinary, New Orleans appears to be falling back toward the middle of the pack, and New England is starting to look like a legitimate playoff contender. We discuss who's for real and who's losing momentum.COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAOSIt's time to revisit the Top 25. Is there a clear drop-off after the top eight teams? Should Texas fall to No. 7? We debate the rankings and whether teams are being rewarded or punished too heavily after individual performances.We also recap the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma, a wild Utah-Kansas game featuring 20 penalties, and Kentucky's overtime win over LSU. Florida went from highly ranked to unranked in just two weeks, and now we have to ask whether Kentucky is being treated the same way.COLLEGE FOOTBALL LOOK AHEADA huge week of ranked matchups is coming, including BYU vs. Notre Dame, Ohio State vs. Indiana, Missouri vs. Ole Miss, Alabama vs. Tennessee, Mississippi State vs. LSU, and Oklahoma State vs. Houston.Which teams will make a statement, and which contenders could see their seasons start to unravel?FANTASY SPORTSFantasy football is not going well for everyone. Masen is officially chopped, and both Jordan and Masen sit at 1-3 in the main league. Masen has lost yet another running back and wide receiver and is already making moves, including trading Ashton Jeanty.With the fantasy basketball draft coming up this weekend, we also look ahead to a potential guest joining us Friday to talk hoops.BTB4The Atlanta Dream's WNBA Finals run has created an unexpected problem: where will they play their upcoming home games?State Farm Arena already has a concert and two Hawks games scheduled, leaving the Dream scrambling for a venue for Games 3, 4, and potentially 6. One possibility is an arena that holds only around 4,000 people, though the team is still searching for another location.Did Atlanta simply not expect to make the Finals, or is this a scheduling failure that should never happen at this level?Raising Fans — Two dads. Two brothers-in-law. Way too many opinions.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

NBA Preseason, Award Predictions, NHL Updates & Messi’s Final Argentina GameThis week on Raising Fans, we cover NBA preseason standouts, make our NBA award and championship predictions, check in on the Utah Mammoth, recap MLB postseason drama, and celebrate the incredible international career of Lionel Messi.THE FIRST 3A 10-year-old Utah Jazz fan named Hudson has gone viral and even got to meet the entire team. We love seeing that kind of passion, and we can only hope our kids love the Jazz that much someday!NOTEWORTHY NEWSWe run through the latest headlines, including Jayden Daniels potentially returning this weekend, Pat Surtain and Riley Moss avoiding major injuries, A’ja Wilson winning her fifth MVP, LJ Martin missing a month, and Lane Johnson announcing his retirement.NBA PRESEASONDarryn Peterson is already turning heads after scoring 23 points and leading the offense, even with room to improve his shooting. Did Golden State find a gem in Yaxel Lendeborg after his impressive preseason performance? John Collins puts his hands around Dillon Brooks, who is already getting under opponents' skin, while Giannis could be headed for a monster season.We also discuss whether Alex Mǎra could challenge Chet Holmgren for minutes in Oklahoma City after two impressive preseason performances, including a 22-point game against Milwaukee.NBA AWARD PREDICTIONSWe put our predictions on the record for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man, Most Improved Player, Clutch Player, Coach of the Year, and NBA champion.Jordan is backing Luka Dončić for MVP and the Thunder to win it all, while Masen is picking Victor Wembanyama for MVP and the Spurs as champions. We also debate whether Darryn Peterson can take home Rookie of the Year, whether Walker Kessler is due for a breakout, and which coaches could lead their teams to unexpected success.Can Oklahoma City repeat with Jalen Williams back, or will San Antonio surprise everyone?HOCKEY CHECK-INWe love watching hockey highlights, especially when players drop the gloves and throw hands while their teammates watch from the sidelines.The Utah Mammoth have started strong, sitting just one point behind Winnipeg in the early standings. Four Utah players are among the league's top 10 in points, although the latest game was arguably their first disappointing performance. Is Utah ready to compete, or is it too early to get excited?MLB POSTSEASONTampa Bay swept the Yankees, bringing another controversial fan-interference moment at Yankee Stadium into the playoff conversation. With two reviews this postseason and the famous Jeffrey Maier incident from 1996 still remembered, the Yankees keep finding themselves in unusual situations.Milwaukee defeated San Diego 3-1, while the Dodgers advanced past Atlanta by the same series score. We break down the biggest takeaways and discuss which teams are gaining momentum.BEYOND THE BIG FOURLionel Messi played what was described as his final game for Argentina, scoring in the match before a drone show celebrated his legendary career.Messi finishes his international career with 126 goals and 68 assists, 34 World Cup appearances, and 21 World Cup goals. He also became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Ball twice, in 2014 and 2022.He isn't retiring from soccer entirely and will continue playing club football, but his time representing Argentina is coming to an end.Raising Fans — Two dads. Two brothers-in-law. Way too many opinions.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.