Former NFL safety Kerry Rhodes is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin explain why they have a big problem with Adam Silver advocating so hard for the second apron in the NBA, explain why Victor Wembanyama should be applauded for taking a financial haircut in San Antonio, and discuss why NFL executives can’t decide who the third-best wide receiver in the league is. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates extreme tourisms locations in this week’s edition of One’s Gotta Go.

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Former NFL safety Kerry Rhodes is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin discuss Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s assertion that Caitlin Clark being hailed as the Face of the WNBA is an ‘insult’ to the other players, and tell us which non-champions were the Face of the League in their respective sports back in the day.

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Former NFL safety Kerry Rhodes is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin tell us why the Kawhi Leonard Aspiration scandal isn’t as big of a story as it should be, explain why they have a big problem with Adam Silver advocating so hard for the second apron in the NBA, and discuss Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s assertion that Caitlin Clark being hailed as the Face of the WNBA is an ‘insult’ to the other players.

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Welcome to Episode 001 of REAL DEAL! I’m Tony Reali, and I’m so happy you’re here.

Every episode starts with one unforgettable sports moment, and together we relive the feeling to figure out why it still matters.

For this first episode, Olympic champion and legendary broadcaster Rowdy Gaines joins me to revisit his unforgettable call of the 2008 Olympic 4x100 freestyle relay, where Jason Lezak chased down Alain Bernard and in the process kept Michael Phelps’ dream of eight gold medals in one Olympic Games alive.

The moment still cracks me open. But it also raises a bigger question:

Was this the greatest teammate moment in sports history?

Let me know what you think in the comments.

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Former NFL offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin discuss what other sports teams in other sports leagues can learn from Spain’s run to the World Cup final, and explain why they have no issue with Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler turning down an All-Star Game invitation. Plus, Hidden Empire Film Group founder Deon Taylor swings by to discuss the film festival his company is putting on this weekend at the NBA Summer League.

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Former NFL offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin tell us why they’re expecting a big bounce-back season from Lamar Jackson, and explain why CJ Stroud is going to have a hard time getting a new deal with the Houston Texans. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss the biggest NBA Summer League storylines, why he’s secretly hoping that LeBron James signs with the Golden State Warriors, why teams are still falling over themselves to sign LeBron even at his advanced age, and much more!  

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Former NFL offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin use Jordan Walker’s comments about getting more Black kids into baseball as a backdrop into a conversation about why American athletes refuse to play multiple sports at a young age, and discuss why overseas basketball players are better developed than American-born players.

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Former NFL offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin discuss what other sports teams in other sports leagues can learn from Spain’s run to the World Cup final, and use Jordan Walker’s comments about getting more Black kids into baseball as a backdrop into a conversation about why American athletes refuse to play multiple sports at a young age. Plus, Hidden Empire Film Group founder Deon Taylor swings by to discuss the film festival his company is putting on this weekend at the NBA Summer League.

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Kelvin Washington and Ephraim Salaam break down the never-ending speculation surrounding LeBron James and his NBA future. With reports, rumors, and alleged "inside information" surfacing almost daily, the guys discuss why so much of the coverage is driven by assumptions rather than facts.

Kelvin argues that the constant attention is ultimately a compliment to LeBron's greatness and longevity. Even at this stage of his career, he remains the biggest story in basketball. However, that level of attention comes with a downside: entire media careers have been built around covering LeBron, leading to endless speculation and overanalysis of every comment, appearance, and social media post.

The guys explain why fans and media members are reading too much into small clues, creating narratives about LeBron's future destination without real evidence. Plus, Kelvin shares why the way LeBron is covered has become exhausting and why the nonstop rumor cycle contributes to "LeBron fatigue" around the NBA.

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