Sports NextDoor Max Cooper-Squires

NBA Playoff and Play in Previews, NHL Playoff spot chase, Tsitsipas' third Monte Carlo title and more this pod.
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Tipping Off in BBall Storylines (02:02) We talk whether the Knicks would prefer to see the 76ers or Heat, Cavaliers prove it or lose it status against the Magic, the Bucks chances without Giannis, in the East. In the West, we talk the strength of the division, the play in preview for Pelicans vs Lakers and Kings vs Warriors. Nuggets and Thunder expectations, another round of Leonard vs Doncic, and the intrigue of the Timberwolves vs the Suns.
Talkin' Hockey (22:15) We cover Auston Matthews 69th (nice) goal, and the race for 70 amidst the decision to play him for which, both or neither of the Panthers and Lighting Match ups. We check in on some live Playoff determining games, as Crosby's chances dwindle despite the outpouring of celebrations of him that have ramped up this year.
Wrapping up in Tennis Talk (28:45) Max talks Stefanos Tsitsipas' Monte Carlo Masters title this past week. Detailing the return to form and the unique suitability of the surface for the former world number 3, as was put on display in his win over Jannik Sinner though we talk the massive asterisk on the match from the missed double fault as well as Tsitsipas's form. Also Rudd still lacking in big final matches, and Rafael Nadal returning to the tour in Barcelona!

First half of March Madness, Jontay Porter and Shohei Ohtani betting scandals, ATP Miami Open, Toronto Maple Leafs check in and more this Pod!
Tipping off in BBall Storylines (02:10) Owen recaps a chalk filled start to March Madness with most of the top seeds winning as projected.
The boys transition (07:14) into the emerging allegations about the Toronto Raptor's Jontay Porter summing up the details of what's known and likely so far. Following up with the murkiness surronding Shohei Ohtani's 4.5 million dollar wire transfer.
Tennis Talk (19:56) Sees Max give his thoughts on the ATP side of the Miami Open as the round of 16 wraps up, shocker Alcaraz, Sinner and Medvedev lead the charge.
Talkin' Hockey (25:55) Toronto Maple Leafs fans get a jolt in the rear view mirror as the Tampa Bay Lightning gain steam
Combat Corner (30:41) Max discusses the Le/Johnson vs UFC AntiTrust settlement, and highlights a recent Conor McGregor interview to explain how the UFC is going to continue to get away with their monopoly.
Wrapping up in Football Fancave (37:37) another win for the TFC is a happy note to end the pod on.
All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

March Madness Preview, NBA standings, Leafs talk, Indian Wells Recap and more this pod!
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Tipping Off in BBall Storylines (01:44) Owen gives his thoughts on why the mens side is losing steam while the women's is peaking for the upcoming March Madness tournament. The boys then talk the 3 way race for first in the NBA Western Conference between the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Talkin' Hockey (15:32) We talk the Toronto Maple Leafs blown lead late in the 3rd against Carolina, and all the playoff demons and worries that start popping up this time of year.
Tennis Talk (19:08) Max recaps Carlos Alcaraz's path to a successful title defence at Indian Wells, beating multiple opponenets who had winning head to heads against him, rain delays and bee invasions along the way. Also a little hype for the Miami Open.
Wrapping up in Football Fancave (31:09) Owen talks Champions League quarter finals and the end of the TFC winning streak.

March 6th & 7th NHL Trade deadline action, Undeserved UFC Title shot, Around the NBA, Indian Wells preview and more this pod!
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Talkin Hockey (05:10) To start the boys look around the NHL at the buyers and sellers this years trade deadline, focusing on the Golden Knights, Avalanche and Oilers. Also discussing (or pointedly not discussing) Crosby trade rumours.
Quick Combat Corner (17:29) Rant for Max to unload why he has little interest in the UFC 299 main event between O'Malley and Vera.
BBall Storylines (18:44) See's the boys discuss the Celtics loss to the Cavaliers as well as the Nuggets loss to the Suns on the eve of Boston's visit to Denver.
Tennis Talk (24:40) Max talks his dream Djokovic Sinner Indian Wells final, Alcaraz's title defence, Medvedev's relationship to the court, and Rafael Nadal's health, as well as Swiatek, Sabalenka, Gauff, and Rybakina seedings.
Wrapping up with a bit of nonsense (31:55), the boys talk Saudi Arabia's prospective F1 Track/City/Paradise.

Leafs 7 game win streak, Ortega's submission on Rodriguez, Mavericks, Raptors and Nuggets, WTA and ATP catch up and more this Pod!
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Starting off Talkin' Hockey (01:40) The boys discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey night in Canada 4-3 comeback win over the Colorado Avalanche, chatting about the new lines, Bertuzzi's birthday hat trick, and a playoff gutcheck 20 games out.
Quick Combat Corner (13:55) Max recaps Brian Ortega's 3rd round submission of Yair Rodriguez and argues it's not enough for the next title shot.
BBall Storylines (17:35) This week covers the Mavericks 7 game winstreak and loss to Pacers, the Raptors stringing a couple Ws together and tanking vs winning outlooks, plus Jokic and the Nuggets being so good against the Warriors.
Wrapping up with Tennis Talk (32:00) Max talks last weeks winners around the tours, and the pair of upcoming ATP 500s in Dubai and Acapulco

Topuria KO's Volk, UFC 300 Preview, NBA All Star Break, ATP and WTA Recaps and Previews and more this pod!
Combat Corner (03:20) discussion of the UFC 298 main event that saw Ilia Topuria become featherweight champion by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski. Touching on the importance of letting fighters with high finish rates and win streaks get chances at the belt, the Volk era and style that caused his dominance, and UFC 300 card discussion of difficulties booking the card and the new BMF match up between Justin Gaethje and Max Hollaway.
BBall Storylines on all star break (15:45) we discuss the lame game and whether the format can be saved, along with Max's suggestions for new additions to the week to make it interesting again.
Tennis Talk (29:19) Sinners win in Rotterdam and status on the tour right now, Rio preview, and Sunshine Double points implications for the ATP top 4. As well as recap of the WTA Doha 1000 Masters final between Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina that saw the world number one defend her title, and some thoughts on next weeks Dubai 1000.
All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL