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Stephen A., Chris Canty, Louis Riddick and Desmond Howard discuss the CFB championship slate this weekend and the chaos that could occur, LeBron prioritizing his son's debut over the Lakers game and which team needs the win more: Chiefs or Packers?
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Stephen A., Bart Scott and Louis Riddick discuss their confidence in Dak Prescott, their best NFL bets of the weekend and who has been better this season: Purdy or Hurts?
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Stephen A. Smith, Kimberley A. Martin, Dan Orlovsky and Damien Woody discuss Tyreek Hill saying his Dolphins team has a better chance to win the Super Bowl than when he won it with the Chiefs. The crew also discusses Dak Prescott's chances to pass Jalen Hurts in the NFL MVP race. Betting analyst Joe Fortenbaugh also joins the show to discuss the best plays for this weekend in sports. Lastly, Stephen A. gives an A-List on the wildest finishes in sports history.
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Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins discuss react to some of the NBA games from last night including James Harden's performance in the Clippers' defeat over the Kings. Kimberley A. Martin and Dan Orlovsky also join the show to discuss this week's Thursday Night Football game between the Cowboys and the Seahawks. Damien Woody also joins the show to jump in on the NFL discussion including Aaron Rodgers' return to practice with the Jets almost three months after tearing his Achilles tendon.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Marcus Spears debate if the 49ers can win in Philly as the favorites. It's Wednesday so Mad Dog is letting his anger out... but why is he mad at a Christmas Tree? Tim Legler stops by with his reaction to new comments from Jason Kidd and tells us if Kyrie and Luka deserve more praise. Mad Dog gives us his list of the Top 5 rivalries in sports history. Kimberley A. Martin is here to talk about hiring (and firing) problem with the Panthers.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Tim Legler react to the Kings' comeback win over the Warriors and debate if Draymond Green will be a liability after returning from his suspension and then receiving a technical foul. Marcus Spears joins the show to debate if the Cowboys are on the same tier as the 49ers and Eagles. The crew gives their takes on if Tyreek Hill is right in saying this year's Dolphins are better than his Super Bowl-winning Chiefs team. Paul Finebaum joins the show and gets into a heated debate with Mad Dog over the newest CFP rankings.
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