L.A. is the epicenter of the NFL, James Harden's last shot, and baseball is in serious danger

Update: 2022-02-16

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On this episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, LZ and Will explain why the NFL loves L.A. and why Matthew Stafford is better than you think; wonder if James Harden is eating himself out of "forcehood", and discuss how MLB owners are underestimating the players. Then they wrap up the show with a great "This Week In Sports History" segment on the 10-year anniversary of "Linsanity", and with a listener Q&A.

Watch The Long Game with LZ & Leitch Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 12:30 pm ET at twitch.tv/therecount.

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L.A. is the epicenter of the NFL, James Harden's last shot, and baseball is in serious danger

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L.A. is the epicenter of the NFL, James Harden's last shot, and baseball is in serious danger

L.A. is the epicenter of the NFL, James Harden's last shot, and baseball is in serious danger