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The times are changing in the worlds of basketball and hockey. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the changing of the guard on Fresh Takes. The guys talk about the more than likely end of the LeBron with the Lakers era but the deeper signal that it shows. They talk about the rest of the playoffs in the NBA as emotions and series hit a fever pitch. Nick and Paul also discuss the NHL where they deal with era-ending time as the Capitals and Lightning bow out early. Lastly, Nick and Paul talk about the MLB a month in and the storylines that have developed in recent days.

Fresh Takes tackles the NBA Playoffs this week. Nick Felice and Paul Russo review a chaotic but excellent start to the basketball postseason. They discuss the heightened observations around late-game officiating.  They guys talk about the NFL Draft this weekend and how they hope their teams build for the future.

Fresh Takes is back in the studio for the week. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the winter sports heading into the playoffs. They talk about the NBA play in games so far and what to expect through the first couple of rounds. The guys talk some NHL as the Rangers take home the President's Cup. Lastly, Paul talks about Syracuse's spring game this weekend for football.

For the second year in a row, the UConn Huskies are men's college basketball champions. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the tournament as a whole from what was an eventful season of college hoops. The guys talk about the legacy of this team and where they rank all-time. They also talk about the South Carolina Gamecocks securing the women's crown and locking up an undefeated season. Nick and Paul move to baseball where a new crisis has come to a head. The guys talk about the uptick in elbow issues for pitchers in the early season.

Fresh Takes discusses plenty of sports topics on this edition of the podcast. Nick Felice and Paul Russo begin with the upcoming eclipse next week and what they are looking forward to on Monday. Then the guys talk about the Final Four for both men's and women's brackets. Nick and Paul then talk about the opening weekend of baseball games and Paul recaps and rants about his NASCAR weekend in Richmond.

Nick Felice and Paul Russo have plenty to discuss on this week's edition of Fresh Takes. The guys begin with a very chalky Sweet Sixteen in March Madness. But it hasn't been the higher seeds dominating. The guys discuss the opening rounds and preview the weekend of hoops ahead. Nick and Paul turn to Opening Day for the MLB on Thursday. The guys talk about the excitement ahead of the 2024 baseball season. Lastly with spring officially locking in, Paul makes his yearly trip south to Richmond for NASCAR, he'll preview what to expect from the track.