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HEADLINES — Dusty Baker named Houston Astros manager: Veteran skipper takes over in wake of club’s cheating scandal — Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield says he was humbled in difficult season — Alex Ovechkin scores goals No. 694 and 695 to pass Mark Messier for eighth all-time — L.A. Kings honor Kobe Bryant in first sporting event at Staples Center since his death — Tom Brady posts cryptic Twitter photo as speculation ramps up on Patriots QB’s NFL future — Texans give coach O’Brien GM title, too; promote Easterby SUPER HEADLINES — Who is going to win the Super Bowl? Our experts’ predictions and picks for 49ers vs. Chiefs GOIN’ IN [Marcus Morris says Jae Crowder has female traits] — ‘It’s just very woman-like’: Marcus Morris rips Jae Crowder with offensive comments FROM THE VAULT … [Patriots def. Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII – 02.01.2004] — Super Bowl XXXVIII marred by Justin Timberlake/Janet Jackson controvers DOLT OF THE WEEK [Ari Shaffir] — NYC comedy club gets death threats following Ari Shaffir celebration of Kobe’s death UPON FURTHER REVIEW [Remembering Kobe Bryant] — Vanessa Bryant posts Instagram photo of empty seats at Staples Center for Kobe and Gianna — The 10 ways the Lakers honored Kobe Bryant in first game at Staples Center since icon’s death Have something you want to say? Call the Cole Sportz Hotline 615-988-5196 Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

— 2019 SKIT OF THE YEAR #1 NOMINEE — RED CARPET — [HOST – Kelsey Nicole Nelson | Listen In With KNN] [HOST – Renee Washington | Beyond the Headlines with Renee Washington] — 2019 SKIT OF THE YEAR #2 NOMINEE — MONOLOGUE — [EMCEE – Cole Johnson] [SPECIAL GUEST – Jasen Dutch | Voice From The Underground: The Podcast] — 2019 EPISODE OF THE YEAR — [PRESENTER – Ben Sudderth, III] – BS3 Sports – BS3 Radio — PREVIEW — NOMINEES — 2019 EPISODE OF THE YEAR WINNER — 2019 DOLT OF THE QUARTER #1 — COMMERCIAL [2 Be Blunt w/ Peezy] — 2019 SKIT OF THE YEAR #3 NOMINEE — 2019 SEGMENT OF THE YEAR — [PRESENTER – VJ Burton | Choppin’ It Up w/ Q] — PREVIEW — NOMINEES — 2019 SEGMENT OF THE YEAR WINNER — 2019 GOIN’ IN OF THE YEAR — [PRESENTER – D. Murph] – Why Not Sports w/D. Murph – FLAGRANT 2 w/D. Murph – How Podcasting Helped Me Get My Groove Back: It’s More Than Just A Mic — PREVIEW — NOMINEES — 2019 GOIN’ IN OF THE YEAR WINNER — 2019 DOLT OF THE QUARTER #2 — COMMERCIAL [Andrew Rappaport’s Daily Rapp Report] — COMMERCIAL [Are You Just Watching?] — 2019 SKIT OF THE YEAR #4 NOMINEE — TRIBUTE TO GEORGE ‘SPIKE’ RIEL — [PRESENTER – CEO Haize] – The Awakened Soul Podcast – The BREAKS Radio – Love, Lust and BAS – The Film Frequency – The BREAKS Media Network — 2019 CHAMPIONS PERSONIFIED OF THE YEAR — [PRESENTER – Carita Parks] — PREVIEW — 2019 CHAMPIONS PERSONIFIED OF THE YEAR WINNER — 2019 UPON FURTHER REVIEW OF THE YEAR — [PRESENTER – BJ (a.k.a – DergoBJ)] – Change The Subject – Teach Me How To Love You Better – The BREAKS Media Network — PREVIEW — NOMINEES — 2019 UPON FURTHER REVIEW OF THE YEAR WINNER — 2018 DOLT OF THE QUARTER #3 — COMMERCIAL [Truce] — 2019 SKIT OF THE YEAR #5 NOMINEE — 2019 VIP OF THE YEAR — [PRESENTER – Jim Goodluck (with guest) | Forgotten News Podcast] — PREVIEW — 2019 VIP OF THE YEAR WINNER — 2019 WILDCARD DOLT — COMMERCIAL [Revived Thoughts] — 2019 SKIT OF THE YEAR — [PRESENTER – Stephanie Williams | Mocha Minutes Podcast] — PREVIEW — NOMINEES — 2019 SKIT OF THE YEAR WINNER — 2019 DOLT OF THE QUARTER #4 NOMINEE — COMMERCIAL [Championship Circle] — 2019 DOLT OF THE YEAR — [PRESENTER – Chris Braaten | I Like To Like Things] — PREVIEW — NOMINEES — 2019 DOLT OF THE YEAR WINNER — CONCLUSION — COMMERCIAL [The Jock and Nerd Podcast] — POST-SHOW/GRATITUDE — [HOSTS – Kelsey Nicole Nelson | Renee Washington] [VOICEOVER – Brian Snow] – Snowman In The Morning – Snowman Unfiltered – Arena Sportsnet Reach Cole Sportz via hotline! (615) 988-5196 Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected.

HEADLINES — Former NBA Commissioner David Stern in serious condition after brain hemorrhage — Babe Ruth’s 500th home run bat fetches more than $1 million in auction — Antetokounmpo, Bucks beat Davis-led Lakers 111-104 — Utah Jazz fan banned from arena sues team, Russell Westbrook for $100 million — Dodgers, Red Sox discussing trade for superstar Mookie Betts — Banks might soon be allowed to classify NFL stadium funding as ‘aid to the poor’ SUPER HEADLINE — James Wiseman withdraws from Memphis, begins preparing for NBA draft GOIN’ IN [Drew Brees makes history … again] — Drew Brees breaks Peyton Manning’s NFL record for career passing touchdowns FROM THE VAULT … [Barry Sanders 3rd RB to gain 2,000 yards in a season – 12.21.1997] — When Barry Sanders ran for 2,000 yards in a season DOLT OF THE WEEK [Dion Waiters] — Heat suspend Dion Waiters for 3rd time this season UPON FURTHER REVIEW [‘The Unforgiveness Disease’ … starring Michael Vick] — Petition to stop former NFL quarterback Michael Vick from serving as a Pro Bowl captain has over 4,000 signatures — Michael Vick will still be honored at the Pro Bowl despite petition, says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell — Hundreds of thousands are protesting the NFL’s decision to honor Michael Vick Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

HEADLINES — Dallas Stars fire coach Jim Montgomery for ‘unprofessional conduct’ — Jackson, Ravens beat Jets 42-21 to clinch AFC North title — Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard gets championship ring and feels the love in return to Toronto — Astros bashing in vogue as rivals await results of MLB probe — Rendon follows Strasburg, Cole to free agent riches — Landry says best friend OBJ not looking to bolt Browns SUPER HEADLINE — College football bowl schedule for the 2019-20 season GOIN’ IN [Yankees land Gerrit Cole] — Gerrit Cole agrees to record nine-year, $324 million deal with Yankees FROM THE VAULT … [Ahmad Rashad catches ‘Miracle at the Met’ pass – 12.14.1980] — Vikings perform “Miracle at the Met” DOLT OF THE WEEK [New England Patriots] — Patriots coach Bill Belichick: Filming of Cincinnati Bengals ‘not a football issue’ SKIT [We’re Onto Cincinnati] CHAMPIONS PERSONIFIED [The long, winding rod of Joe Burrow] — LSU quarterback Joe Burrow wins 2019 Heisman Trophy by record-setting margin Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

SKIT [Jerral goes HAM on air] HEADLINES — Lakers star LeBron James on the verge of even more career milestones — Bears defeat Cowboys 31-24 — Carolina Panthers fire coach Ron Rivera after nearly 9 years — Bill Peters out as Flames coach after player said he used racial slur while talking to him a decade ago — How Mavericks’ Luka Doncic has proven even Dirk Nowitzki wrong and blossomed into a superstar — There’s more at stake in Ruiz-Joshua 2 than three world titles — Kyrie Irving fires back at Boston Celtics fans who taunted him and called him a coward SUPER HEADLINE — Oklahoma moves into fourth College Football Playoff spot GOIN’ IN [Houston Rockets dunk themselves into a loss] — ‘Missed’ dunk by James Harden proves costly in Rockets’ double-OT loss to Spurs FROM THE VAULT … [Bo Jackson wins Heisman Trophy – 12.07.1985] — Jackson captures 1985 Heisman trophy DOLT OF THE WEEK [Tim Ryan | Josh Shaw] 49ers suspend announcer Tim Ryan for comment about Jackson — Cardinals’ Josh Shaw bet against own team and lost, per report UPON FURTHER REVIEW [Should NFL division champs gain automatic home playoff games?] — Cowboys or Eagles will get a home playoff game, and that’s not right Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

SKIT [The Clapper] SUPER HEADLINE — NBA, teams discuss shortening regular season, reseeding playoff teams and postseason play-in GOIN’ IN [CFP heading into ‘Rivalry Week’] — Chaos claims Oregon, Oklahoma is still alive, Utah thrives FROM THE VAULT … [Kick 6 punctuates Class Iron Bown game – 11.30.2013] — Where were you when the Kick 6 happened? DOLT OF THE WEEK [Patrick Patterson] — NBA star Patrick Patterson refers to Black women as ‘bulldogs’ UPON FURTHER REVIEW [Lamar Jackson: NFL 2019 MVP frontrunner?] — Lamar Jackson ‘operating at the highest level’, cements MVP candidacy in rout of Rams Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

SKIT [The Clapper] SUPER HEADLINE — NBA, teams discuss shortening regular season, reseeding playoff teams and postseason play-in GOIN’ IN [CFP heading into ‘Rivalry Week’] — Chaos claims Oregon, Oklahoma is still alive, Utah thrives FROM THE VAULT … [Kick 6 punctuates Class Iron Bown game – 11.30.2013] — Where were you when the Kick 6 happened? DOLT OF THE WEEK [Patrick Patterson] — NBA star Patrick Patterson refers to Black women as ‘bulldogs’ UPON FURTHER REVIEW [Lamar Jackson: NFL 2019 MVP frontrunner?] — Lamar Jackson ‘operating at the highest level’, cements MVP candidacy in rout of Rams Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

SKIT [As the BS Turns] HEADLINES — College Football Playoff rankings as top 4 remains same — Houston Texans defeat Indianapolis Colts in game that could decide AFC South winner — Underperforming Toronto Maple Leafs fire head coach Mike Babcock — Jets’ Le’Veon Bell says he’s fed up with NFL drug tests: ‘I’m not doing another after today’ — Rob Gronkowski, Venus Williams join dancers for halftime performance at Lakers game — Deontay Wilder has a secret weapon for Saturday fight: his sixth sense SUPER HEADLINE — Tua Tagovailoa’s prognosis ‘excellent’ after his surgery GOIN’ IN [Charles Barkley’s mouth gets him in trouble again] — TNT analyst Charles Barkley apologizes for ‘I would hit you’ comment to female reporter FROM THE VAULT … [Eagles shut out Cowboys in “Bounty Bowl” – 11.23.1989] — Nothing symbolized Buddy Ryan-Cowboys hate feud more than Bounty Bowl DOLT OF THE WEEK [NFL | Colin Kaepernick] — What we know: The key details on Colin Kaepernick’s workout for NFL teams — After scrapping NFL workout for his own, Colin Kaepernick speaks UPON FURTHER REVIEW [NBA load management an issue] — Spurs fined $250K for resting players (2012) — LeBron James out due to load management (early 2019) — Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard on load management criticism: ‘It’s just disappointing’ Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

HEADLINES — Bold predictions for Week 12 in college football — Browns score win over Steelers as brawl breaks out in ugly finish — Broken hand robs Gordon Hayward of joyous, All-Star start to season — Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby out at least six weeks following core muscle surgery — Khabib Nurmagomedov: I never enjoy inflicting pain on my opponent – except for Conor McGregor — Rockets’ Austin Rivers implores refs to give dad and Clippers coach Doc a technical foul SUPER HEADLINE — Winners and losers in second College Football Playoff rankings GOIN’ IN [Colin Kaepernick’s impromptu workout] — Which NFL teams would be a fit for Colin Kaepernick? FROM THE VAULT … [“Wide Right” is born – 11.16.1991] — Miami beats Florida State 17-16 off missed FG in Tallahassee DOLT OF THE WEEK [Myles Garrett | Mason Rudolph] — Of course Myles Garrett deserved his suspension. But NFL should also discipline Mason Rudolph for his role in fight UPON FURTHER REVIEW [Don Cherry fired after making controversial remarks] — Don Cherry’s popularity with his fans couldn’t save him this time from anti-immigrant remark — Why was Don Cherry fired from Sportsnet? Immigrant rant over Canadian poppy pin ends HNIC tenure Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

HEADLINES — USA TODAY Sports college football staff picks for Week 11 — Derek Carr, Josh Jacobs lead Oakland Raiders to late winning TD vs. Los Angeles Chargers — Deion Sanders emerges as candidate for Florida State football coaching job, per report — Antonio Brown lashes out at NFL, says he’ll ‘never play’ in league again — Mad at Clippers for sitting Kawhi Leonard? Get used to it — MLBPA launches investigation into Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos after free agency comments SUPER HEADLINE — Ohio State takes No. 1 spot in College Football Playoff committee’s first rankings GOIN’ IN [Nationals visit the White House] — ‘Just trying to have some fun’: Nationals’ Kurt Suzuki explains wearing MAGA hat at White House visit FROM THE VAULT … [Evander Holyfield TKOs Mike Tyson – 11.09.1996] — Nov. 9, 1996: Holyfield vs Tyson I DOLT OF THE WEEK [Jermaine Whitehead] — Browns’ Jermaine Whitehead threatens critics on Twitter, team calls tweets ‘unacceptable’ UPON FURTHER REVIEW [President Trump’s sports attendance] — President Trump’s increased interest in public sporting events hardly a coincidence Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

HEADLINES — USA TODAY Sports College football staff picks for Week 10 — Jimmy Garoppolo throws for four touchdowns as 49ers beat Cardinals, remain unbeaten — Trent Williams says he had cancer, alleges Redskins failed to test for it for nearly 6 years — Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns ejected for sparking brawl between Sixers and T’wolves — James Harden pours in 59 points as Rockets outlast Wizards in 159-158 thriller — LeBron James evacuates LA home, relocates family to hotel because of wildfires SUPER HEADLINE — Warriors star Steph Curry suffers broken left hand against Suns GOIN’ IN [College athletes can get paid] — NCAA Board of Governors opens door to athletes benefiting from name, image and likeness — Jay Bilas calls the NCAA’s proposal to pay athletes a bluff: It’s ‘frankly embarrassing’ FROM THE VAULT … [Roger Maris wins AL MVP 225-222 votes – 11.02.1960] — 1960 American League Most Valuable Player Award DOLT OF THE WEEK [Baker Mayfield] — Browns QB Baker Mayfield ends news conference after contentious exchange with reporter CHAMPIONS PERSONIFIED [Washington Nationals complete championship fight] — Nationals’ Cinderella story ends with first World Series championship in nation’s capital since 1924 — Astros’ decision to pull Zack Greinke in Game 7 will face scrutiny forever Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

HEADLINES — USA TODAY Sports College football staff picks for Week 10 — Jimmy Garoppolo throws for four touchdowns as 49ers beat Cardinals, remain unbeaten — Trent Williams says he had cancer, alleges Redskins failed to test for it for nearly 6 years — Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns ejected for sparking brawl between Sixers and T’wolves — James Harden pours in 59 points as Rockets outlast Wizards in 159-158 thriller — LeBron James evacuates LA home, relocates family to hotel because of wildfires SUPER HEADLINE — Warriors star Steph Curry suffers broken left hand against Suns GOIN’ IN [College athletes can get paid] — NCAA Board of Governors opens door to athletes benefiting from name, image and likeness — Jay Bilas calls the NCAA’s proposal to pay athletes a bluff: It’s ‘frankly embarrassing’ FROM THE VAULT … [Roger Maris wins AL MVP 225-222 votes – 11.02.1960] — 1960 American League Most Valuable Player Award DOLT OF THE WEEK [Baker Mayfield] — Browns QB Baker Mayfield ends news conference after contentious exchange with reporter CHAMPIONS PERSONIFIED [Washington Nationals complete championship fight] — Nationals’ Cinderella story ends with first World Series championship in nation’s capital since 1924 — Astros’ decision to pull Zack Greinke in Game 7 will face scrutiny forever Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

HEADLINES — No. 2 LSU meets No. 9 Auburn in clash of CFB hopefuls — Vikings methodically beat down Washington NFL Franchise, 19-9 — Shaquille O’Neal’s sister died of cancer, and TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ crew delivered touching tribute — Patriots trade for Falcons’ Mohamed Sanu a brilliant exercise in self-awareness — Lakers-Clippers can become rivalry even if Lakers will always own LA — Astros facing the unthinkable after Game 2 loss to Nationals in World Series SUPER HEADLINE — Dallas NBC station apologizes for delaying tornado warning during Cowboys’ game vs. Eagles GOIN’ IN [Zion Williamson out 6-8 week with torn meniscus] — Pelicans’ Zion Williamson out six-to-eight weeks after undergoing knee surgery FROM THE VAULT … [Red Sox and Dodgers play longest World Series game – 10.26.2018] — 18 amazing facts from marathon Game 3 of WS DOLTS OF THE WEEK [Brandon Taubman | Rob Drake] — Astros executive apologizes, MLB to conduct interviews — MLB umpire Rob Drake apologizes for tweets calling for civil war CHAMPIONS PERSONIFIED [DeAngelo Williams and mammograms] — DeAngelo Williams sponsors 500 mammograms to honor mom who died of breast cancer Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

HEADLINES — Five games in Week 8 that will impact the College Football Playoff race — MRI confirms dislocated kneecap for Chiefs QB, reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes — New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson expected to miss start of season — Rams land CB Jalen Ramsey from Jaguars in blockbuster trade — Angels hire Joe Maddon as next manager — Finally World Series-bound, Washington Nationals put past failures behind them SUPER HEADLINE — Boxer Patrick Day dies after suffering traumatic brain injury in super welterweight fight GOIN’ IN [Referees cheat Lions out of victory] — Packers’ David Bakhtiari made umpire aware of potential penalties before they were called FROM THE VAULT … [Dodgers win 1981 NLCS with dramatic 9th inning HR – 10.19.1981] — Rick Monday’s NLCS home run DOLT OF THE WEEK [Los Angeles Angels] — Angels employee tells investigators that he provided drugs to pitcher Tyler Skaggs UPON FURTHER REVIEW [NBA/China controversy continues] — LeBron James says Rockets GM Daryl Morey ‘misinformed’ on China tweet, then clarifies remark — Adam Silver: China wanted Rockets GM Daryl Morey fired over tweet, NBA said ‘no chance’ — NBA’s Silver says financial losses from China crisis are ‘fairly dramatic’ — Are LeBron James and the rest of the NBA right to bow to China? Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

#240 HEADLINES — Ranking the four potential World Series matchups — Patriots defensively put clamps on Giants 35-14 — MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says Oakland A’s could move to Las Vegas — Ben Simmons actually made a 3-pointer in 76ers’ preseason game — St. Louis Blues superfan Laila Anderson is surprised as team gives her championship ring — With Sam Darnold back, Adam Gase’s Jets offense must show progress now — Simone Biles leads US women to fifth consecutive title at world gymnastics championships SUPER HEADLINE — Los Angeles Sparks fire general manager Penny Toler after she used racial slur GOIN’ IN [Washington NFL Franchise: Horrible culture] — Jay Gruden fired by Washington NFL Franchise after 0-5 start to 6th season FROM THE VAULT … [Phillies outlasts Astros in historic 1980 NLCS – 10.12.1980] — Phillies advance to 1980 World Series – 8-7 in 10 innings DOLT OF THE WEEK [Richard Sherman] — 49ers send statement in remaining perfect: ‘You want idiots to sound like idiots’ — After new video, Richard Sherman maintains Baker Mayfield snubbed him on handshake — 49ers’ Richard Sherman says he’ll apologize to Browns’ Baker Mayfield over handshake controversy — Baker Mayfield had the best response to the Richard Sherman handshake drama UPON FURTHER REVIEW [NBA/China controversy] — Daryl Morey’s deleted Hong Kong tweet — NBA’s ties with China, worth billions, now under strain — Rockets GM Daryl Morey tries to defuse tenuous spot with China after Hong Kong tweet Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

HEADLINES — Angels fire manager Brad Ausmus after just one season — Week 5: Seahawks def. Rams 30-29 — 49ers’ Richard Sherman hopes California’s new law ‘destroys the NCAA’ — Sharks’ Evander Kane suspended three games for abusing official in preseason game — Spence beats Porter, gets 2 belts in split-decision thriller — Vikings QB Kirk Cousins apologizes to Adam Thielen for missing him on throws SUPER HEADLINE — MLB playoffs: Which teams have the clearest path to a World Series title? GOIN’ IN [The 2-2 Division] — AFC South manages to do something through four weeks that hasn’t been done since 1970 FROM THE VAULT … [Barry Bonds sets HR record for season – 10.05.2001] — Flashback: Barry Bonds sets single-season home run record DOLT OF THE WEEK [Vontaze Burfict] — Raiders’ Vontaze Burfict ejected for late helmet-to-helmet hit, blows kisses to crowd UPON FURTHER REVIEW [NBA battle rap beef?] — The Basketball Hall of Famer and the Blazers PG drop bars — Shaquille O’Neal – Freestyle (Damian Lillard Diss) — Damian Lillard – Reign Reign Go Away (Shaq Diss) Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

HEADLINES — Bold predictions for Week 5 in college football — Eagles turn to run game for big victory — Panthers’ Newton says he needs ‘time away from game’ to heal — Gordon on why he returned to Chargers this week: “We’re 1-2” — Antonio Brown, Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle have fight on Twitter — Giants expect RB Saquon Barkley to miss several weeks with high-ankle sprain SUPER HEADLINE — MLB playoff picture: Updated look at division, wild card races GOIN’ IN [Referee indecision] — Guys in stripes getting plenty of NFL face time FROM THE VAULT … [Red Sox Ted Williams hits .400 for the season – 09.28.1941] — The day Ted Williams became the last .400 hitter in baseball DOLT OF THE WEEK [Bryce Harper] — Bryce Harper’s wife slams ‘classless’ Nationals fans UPON FURTHER REVIEW [Super Bown Halftime Show … yawn] — Jennifer Lopez, Shakira set for 2020 Super Bowl halftime show; who are top acts since 2000? Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

HEADLINES — Jaguars defeat Titans 20-7 — Alabama, Notre Dame highlight the 10 most powerful college football programs — Georgia grocery store removes Irish Spring soap ahead of Notre Dame-Georgia clash — NHL players will not opt out of current CBA as labor peace set to at least 2022 — Los Angeles Chargers holdout Melvin Gordon insists he’s ‘going to play somewhere’ in 2019 — MLB playoff picture: Updated look at division, wild card races SUPER HEADLINE — Warriors’ Steph Curry wants to play in 2020 Olympics, opens up about Kevin Durant’s departure GOIN’ IN [Jalen Ramsey and Jaguars conundrum] — Ramsey wants out, doesn’t want to be distraction for Jaguars — Jalen Ramsey keeps focus on Jaguars after trade request: ‘I want to (expletive) win’ FROM THE VAULT … [O’Brien outduels Marino – 09.21.1986] — Jets defeat Dolphins in record-setting performance, 51-48 in OT DOLT OF THE WEEK [Felipe Vasquez] — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Felipe Vazquez arrested for solicitation of a child, denied bail UPON FURTHER REVIEW [Darnold, Brees, Roethlisberger out; Manning replaced] — Giants bench Eli Manning, name Daniel Jones starting QB — Saints quarterback Drew Brees to have thumb surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles — Steelers’ Roethlisberger done for season with elbow injury Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

HEADLINES — MLB playoff picture: Updated look at division, wild card races — Five games in Week 3 that will impact the College Football Playoff — Reigning MVP Christian Yelich done for the season after fracturing kneecap in Brewers’ win — Jets QB Sam Darnold has mono, will miss Monday night game vs. Browns — ESPN reviving ‘NFL Primetime’ with Chris Berman and Tom Jackson — USA Basketball falls to Serbia, endures worst major tournament finish SUPER HEADLINE — Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence explains viral video of snubbing young Giants fan GOIN’ IN [U.S. Patent Office says ‘No’] — Ohio State can’t trademark the word “the,” patent office says — LeBron James’ ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark application rejected by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office FROM THE VAULT … [MLB strikes for second time in its history – 09.14.1994] — 1994 strike most embarrassing moment in MLB history DOLT OF THE WEEK [Cleveland Browns] — OBJ plans to keep wearing lavish watch in games — Cleveland Browns say they haven’t identified fan who threw beer at Titans’ Logan Ryan UPON FURTHER REVIEW [Antonio Clown is a Patriot … and an alleged rapist] — Antonio Brown signs one-year deal with New England Patriots — What we know about sexual assault lawsuit filed against Patriots star Antonio Brown — A timeline of Antonio Brown’s lawsuits and legal problems Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!

HEADLINES — Green Bay Packers’ dominant defense stifles Bears, makes Matt LaFleur a winner in debut — USA TODAY Sports college football staff picks for Week 2 of the season — Cleveland Browns make Color Rush jerseys their primary uniform after petitioning NFL — Notre Dame African-American mascot responds to racist social media criticism — Astros All-Star George Springer carted off after colliding with wall — LeBron James files ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark SUPER HEADLINE — Astros starter Justin Verlander throws no-hitter against Blue Jays GOIN’ IN [Goff and Elliott get extensions] — Rams, Jared Goff agree to 4-year contract extension with record $110 million in guarantees — Jerry Jones talked the talk. But Ezekiel Elliott knew Cowboys owner would pay up FROM THE VAULT … [ESPN is born – 09.07.1979] — September 7, 1979 – ESPN Sports Center Debut with ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen DOLT OF THE WEEK [Oakland Raiders] — ‘I’m more than just a football player’: Antonio Brown saga continues with bizarre video — Antonio Brown in Oakland: Helmets, frostbite, fines CHAMPIONS PERSONIFIED [Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff] — Naomi Osaka comforts Coco Gauff after match in beautiful US Open moment Purchase your shirt today at Christian T-Shirt Company Become a Patron! Cole Sportz is a no-holds-barred podcast. Cole Johnson intersects news, comedy, politics, entertainment, inspiration, and intellect in the sports world. Please share each episode posted with your friends and loved ones. Your comments are always welcomed, and differing views are expected!