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Gabe and Joe open the final hour of the show still questioning if eSports gamers are athletes, with joe saying they are (even in the eyes of the U.S. government), and Dane saying they are gamers, not athletes. Joe, trying to prove his point that eSports gamers are athletes, makes a wager on this weekend’s League of Legends Tournament. The guys also look at some conventional wagering, as they bet some futures on the Oakland A’s getting into the Wild Card spot in the AL.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open up the program with Joe asking Dane if he thinks eSports gamers are considered athletes; Dane thinks the marketplace has dictated that they are athletes, enough to be considered for the Olympics, but they are not athletes. MLB opens up the second half of the season tonight, which has Joe and Dane questioning if tanking is an issue in baseball, much like in the NBA.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final looking at how the NBA is adding on-court challenges for next season, with Dane saying this will not solve drama issues in the final seconds of close games. Joe and Dane question the millennial generation, specifically, people going in to stores and licking ice cream and spitting in Arizona Iced Tea bottles.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the program talking about how now that the All-Star break is over, we may start seeing strong pitching beat strong hitting heading in to the race for the AL and NL pennants. Enjoying seeing Freddie Freeman get mic’d up during the All-Star Game, Dane questions if we will start seeing this more in sports, a la eSports style. The guys talk about the MLB playoff race, thinking the AL Wild Card is going to be a close battle between the Indians, Athletics, and Red Sox; Dane likes the Nationals, but also says not to sleep on the Brewers (along with the rest of the NL Central).  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final looking at how the Nationals are making a run towards the NL East, and could be a solid dark horse bet to make the World Series. The guys talk about the viewership of Stranger Things 3, and how people need to realize that smoking was cool back in the 1980s. The guys look at some of the top bets heading into the 2nd half of MLB, including some dark horse playoff contenders and MLP candidates.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the program apologizing to JD Martinez, saying they understand how grueling the Home Run Derby seems to be, especially watching Jac Pederson vs. Vlad Jr. Joe and Dane agree that in the year of the Home Run, the guys question if the All-Star Game will finally show that good pitching can beat good hitting.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the final looking at the changing landscape of the NBA, realizing that the little brother teams of New York and Los Angeles have become the more gratifying destinations for top-tier NBA players. The guys go on to look at the Home Run Derby, and look at the latest odds for the tournament, citing that the tournament style changes the wagering perspective.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri and Dane Martinez open the program talking about Kawhi Leonard and Paul George changing the NBA landscape, and even Dane thinks the weekend earthquakes in Southern California was a metaphor for the changing grounds within the state. When it comes to this year’s NBA free agency, Dane and Joe realize they were right about two things; the Clippers and Nets were more enticing teams than the Lakers and the Knicks, and no one wants to play with LeBron James.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe starts the final hour of the show loving the arrogance of the Women’s U.S. soccer team. Joe looks at some torn tickets from last night, talking about the Yankees looking like they celebrated too much after the London series. Joe goes on to give some great betting picks for the Holiday Weekend, including fading a big favorite in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe starts the second hour of the show talking about a good performance by the Angels, playing for the honor of their fallen teammate, Tyler Skaggs. Joe goes on to talk about how Kawhi Leonard is keeping mum on free agency, and how the Lakers have the most to lose if they don’t land the Finals MVP. While talking about the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating competition, Joe questions is Joey Chestnut will try to break his own record and asks producer Chris how many chicken nuggets he plans to eat in his own eating contest.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Hour 3 starts with Joe talking to Jay the sports Keg CEO about MMA picks on the upcoming mega card. Charles Meshell  joins Joe and Jay to discuss the US Women's World Cup match against England and what bets they like for today's game. Joe and Jay the Sports Keg CEO discuss some over/under win totals for the NFL season and go over some bets joe likes today on the MLB slate and for the US Women’s World Cup match between England.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe starts the second hour of the show talking about the “arrogant” US Women's World Cup team and how he has no problem with their arrogance and hopes they kick England's ASS today. Joe discusses how Kawahi going to the Lakers will make them relevant again but doesn't guarantee them a title. Joe then talks about the big bet someone made on the Lakers to win the finals and how it may be a hint that they are signing Kawhi. Joe talks about the new issue with Kareem Hunt  and how he is ruining his 2nd chance. Jay The Sports Keg CEO joins joe to talk about NBA Free Agency and upcoming NFL future bets.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The final hour of the show starts with Joe saying now that the chips have fallen for Durant and Kyrie, all eyes will now be on Kawhi Leonard. Joe talks about the Lakers and the Clippers vying for Kawhi’s services, and saying the Lakers may be playing a scary game of russian roulette while waiting for the reigning NBA Finals MVP’s decision. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe starts the second hour of the show saying that the Nets may have gotten the big fish in free agency, but also need to realize that Kyrie Irving has proven he’s not much of a leader, and we don’t know what kind of player Kevin Durant will be when he returns to the court sometime late next year. Joe looks at some of the quiet winners in free agency, including the Jazz, Pacers, and Sixers. Joe also looks at how the Miami Heat will build a better team around Jimmy Butler. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri opens the program talking about NBA free agency, and how there was no doubt that Keivn Durant and Kyrie Irving were heading to Brooklyn. Joe goes on to tell everyone to not start putting down bets for the Nets to win it all, or anyone for that matter. Joe talks about the biggest surprises in free agency, specifically D’Angelo Russell heading to the Warriors, and Jimmy Butler taking his talents to South Beach. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The final hour of the show starts with Joe recapping the NL and AL All-star starters. Joe talks about the HR derby and two of the confirmed participants so far. Joe Lisi joins Joe to look ahead to the college football season and pick  over/under win totals for teams. Joe does #torntickets and talks about one of the worst pushes of all time that happened yesterday afternoon. Joe ends the show by going over the MLB slate and bets he likes for today.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe starts hour 2 talking about how for the month, NJ is bringing in more revenue with their sportsbook than Vegas did with there's, and what it means for the future of sports betting in both states. Joe looks ahead to legalize betting in NY and talks about how convenient and more beneficial it is for both sides to have mobile betting. Joe talks about the Lakers moves freeing up over $30M in cap space to sign big free agents. Joe dives into Kawahi Leonard's possible landing spots and talks about why he thinks Leonard will sign a short term deal. Joe discusses the issues with the track at the Breeders cup and the ruling that will keep the Breeders Cup at its current track. Joe talks about Lebron giving AD his number 23.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe Raineri opens the program saying he is sick and tired of hearing all the same NBA rumors, and can’t wait for Sunday for all of it to be over. Joe goes on to look at the rosters for the MLB All-Star game, and saying how disappointing it is to see former MVP GIancarlo Stanton dealing with so many injuries. Dane calls in to talk about his upcoming trip to Jamaica and betting predictions for the weekend and to talk about the sinking Mets. Joe plays  clip of Mike Trout thanking fans for voting him into the ASG, and Joe goes on to talk about how its a problem that baseball fans can’t identify the face of the MLB’s voice and MLB needs to  make a change so fans know the stars better.  Joe talks about the “epic” world cup game today, as the US takes on France, and how the word “epic game” worries Joe that it may be an awful game.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The final hour of the show starts with Joe and Dane comparing Giancarlo Stanton to Mike Tyson’s Punch Out character, Joe Glass. The guys look at how the Yankees and Braves are dominating the All-Star voting, even finding it amazing that Gio Urshela is getting some nods to be a starter for the AL.  Charles Mechel joins the program to look at the latest odds for the Women’s World Cup Semifinals, and wondering if the US can take down host France. Before leaving for vacation, Dane makes some bold predictions about the World Cup, Kyrie Irving, and Kawhi Leonard.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Joe and Dane open the second hour of the show talking about how Robbie Gould wants out of San Francisco to be with his family in Chicago, but the 49ers are standing off with the veteran kicker, as they put a franchise tag on Gould. Joe and Dane look at how you can get involved in the Westgate super contest happening in Las Vegas. The guys talk about how President Trump is reinstating a policy that allows athletes in the military to be able to pursue pro dreams, and not have to worry about going on a 2-year military tour.  The guys look at the wim totals coming out for college football teams, liking bets on Syracuse, and fading Penn St.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers