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Weekdays, 12–3 PM ET Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation.From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments, in the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital presence, Bleck & Abdalla deliver a midday sports escape that’s as entertaining as it is connected. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleck-abdalla/id1863793630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50eAoYWPwECqw4wA2so6uQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BleckAndAbdallaShow
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Brendan Sorsby won't be playing at Texas Tech after all, electing to enter the NFL supplemental draft. What teams could select him? Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens has reported to the team, can he convince them to change their mind and give him a long-term deal? Could the Milwaukee Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Boston Celtics? What does the future hold for Celtics star Jaylen Brown? After the New York Knicks ended their championship drought, we ask which NFL team is most likely to snap their playoff drought? Is it the New Orleans Saints? Will the Los Angeles Lakers shake it up this offseason, trading superstar players? Should the Detroit Pistons just make minor tweaks heading into next season? Will the world champion Knicks run it back with the same team? Should the Denver Nuggets blow it up and start over? Top NBA prospect Darryn Peterson is only going to meet with the Washington Wizards during the pre-draft process. But what if he's not the number one overall pick? Should it be Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins' responsibility to mentor number one overall pick Fernando Mendoza? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The New York Knicks are NBA Champions and Abdalla is here to take his victory lap. Does anyone like Texas Tech right now? What division in the NFL has the best quarterbacks? What is next for Victor Wembanyama after his San Antonio Spurs lost in the NBA Finals? Is this year's bigger sports story the Indiana Hoosiers winning the championship in college football, or the Knicks winning the NBA championship? In the World Cup, was the United States men's national team's victory over Paraguay just one win, or a sign of big things to come for American soccer? Is NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson now the King of New York sports? What would be the NFL's equivalent of the Knicks winning the title? The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, is that a good move? Is it a guarantee that the Spurs will make it back to the NBA Finals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The World Cup begins today and the guys are excited for the soccer action. Will the New York Knicks finish off the San Antonio Spurs tomorrow to win the NBA Finals? Does Texas Tech continue to embarrass themselves with how they’re handling the Brendan Sorsby situation? Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers get a new deal done with quarterback Baker Mayfield, or could he eventually find himself playing elsewhere? Who are the dark horse candidates to be NFL MVP this season? How will the Spurs play tomorrow after blowing the biggest lead in NBA Finals history? Is there anything the NFL can learn from the popularity of the NBA Playoffs? What soccer knowledge can Bleck and Abdalla impart upon casuals who will watch the World Cup? Are the Golden State Warriors the future home of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James? What questions does a non-soccer fan have for two die-hard soccer fans? The Philadelphia Eagles seem excited for life without receiver A.J. Brown. Could the Los Angeles Rams trade for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow after Matthew Stafford retires? The guys make their predictions for tonight’s USMNT match, tomorrow’s NBA Finals game and Sunday’s Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Geoff Schwartz is in for Abdalla today joining Bleck to react to last night’s classic comeback from the New York Knicks in game four of the NBA Finals. Did San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson commit coaching malpractice in the loss? Was Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s flagrant foul the moment it all went wrong for the Spurs? Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes and Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton have new deals, how does this season look in the AFC West? NBA Finals ratings are rivaling the Michael Jordan era, does that put away complaints about the sport that occured during the regular season? Will either the Spurs or Knicks go up big at any point in game give? Will Mahomes play in the NFL past the age of 40? Can Knicks star Jalen Brunson keep up his high scoring in San Antonio? Will Payton be able to crack the top five of winningest coaches in NFL history? Will Wemby bounce back in game five and shoot more efficiently? Geoff has very strong thoughts on the Texas Tech situation surrounding Brendan Sorsby. Are you fired up for the start of the World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Game four of the NBA Finals takes place tonight at Madison Square Garden, can the New York Knicks bounce back and take a 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs? Do Knicks fans, and coach Mike Brown, need to focus more on their plan than the referees? Should the Minnesota Vikings name a starting quarterback now so Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy no longer split reps? The Chicago Bears appear closer to moving to Indiana, if that happens could another team enter the Windy City? For the remainder of the NBA Finals, do the guys buy or sell Karl-Anthony Towns, Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, Stephon Castle, OG Anunoby and De’Aaron Fox? Are the Milwaukee Bucks waiting on the outcome of the Finals to gauge the New York Knicks’ interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo? Is there more pressure tonight on the Knicks or the Spurs in game four? What in the world is disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk doing? Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen led the NFL in merchandise sales last season, but league MVP Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams didn’t make the top 50? The most hated teams in college football are Ohio State, Alabama and Notre Dame. We have an update on the Cleveland Browns quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Bears coach Ben Johnson is continuing to push is quarterback Caleb Williams, will it translate on the field? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The San Antonio Spurs went into Madison Square Garden and won game three of the NBA finals against the New York Knicks. Was Knicks coach Mike Brown right to criticize the officiating? Could Texas Tech find itself blackballed by other conferences for playing Brenden Sorsby? Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson seems very excited about new quarterback Kyler Murray. What other quarterbacks in the NFL do Bleck and Abdalla compare to Jared Goff, Brock Purdy, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Hurts and Caleb Williams? Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti stood up for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, does it come across soft? Does it make the most sense for LeBron James to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and return to the Cleveland Cavaliers? We go through all thirty-two NFL teams with their biggest question heading into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An electric atmosphere is expected tonight at Madison Square Garden for game three of the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks up 2-0 on the San Antonio Spurs. If the Knicks sweep the Spurs, will they be regarded as an all-time great champion? Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby was granted an injunction against the NCAA and is eligible to play in 2026, does this set a bad precedent? Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby says he’s moved on from his cancelled trade to the Baltimore Ravens, but could he still be traded to a team like the Philadelphia Eagles or Chicago Bears? Is Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff the league’s most overrated passer? Could Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert me the most underrated? Will the atmosphere in New York be the biggest factor in tonight’s game? Which receiver will make a bigger impact in 2026: Brandon Aiyuk or Stefon Diggs? Is the biggest reason the Knicks are up 2-0 Jalen Brunson or Karl-Anthony Towns? Of the new NFL pregame crews, which is your favorite? Does Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo want to take his talents to south beach and join the Miami Heat? We’re we early to crown Spurs star Victor Wembanyama? Other than the Detroit Lions, what NFL team is most likely to go from worst to first? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Game two of the NBA Finals is tonight, what do the San Antonio Spurs need to do to even the series with the New York Knicks? Did Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell accidently throw shade at quarterback J.J. McCarthy? The Chicago Bears appear to have taken another step towards moving to Indiana. Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers get a new contract done with quarterback Baker Mayfield? NBC analyst Chris Simms released his quarterback rankings which included Bears quarterback Caleb Williams very high and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott low. Who is the key player in tonight’s game two? What quarterback has the best chance to follow Baker Mayfield’s career from bust to franchise QB? How can the Knicks win tonight’s game to go up 2-0? Indiana coach Curt Cignetti is the star of EA College Football 27’s marketing, will he actually play the game? Williams says the cover of Madden 27 is an homage to Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan, is that cool or cringe? With A.J. Brown gone, is DeVonta Smith ready to take over as the number one receiver of the Philadelphia Eagles? What are the sweatiest cities in the country? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Weekdays, 12–3 PM ET Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation.From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments, in the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital presence, Bleck & Abdalla deliver a midday sports escape that’s as entertaining as it is connected. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleck-abdalla/id1863793630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50eAoYWPwECqw4wA2so6uQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BleckAndAbdallaShow
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