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Carson Kelly’s Historic Cycle Leads Cubs to Victory

In a remarkable display of skill, Carson Kelly of the Chicago Cubs made history by hitting for the cycle, a feat not achieved by a Cubs player in 32 years. This episode delves into Kelly's extraordinary performance during the Cubs' 18-3 triumph over the Oakland Athletics, marking a significant milestone in MLB history. Join us as we explore the details of this unforgettable game and its impact on the Cubs' legacy.Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8_IirCTUvUhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44486848/cubs-carson-kelly-first-ever-player-hit-march-cyclehttps://www.mlb.com/cubs/video/seiya-suzuki-homers-2-on-a-fly-ball-to-center-field-ian-happ-scores-kylehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfPdHP6Ui1Uhttps://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/boxscore/MLB_20250401_CHC@ATH/https://www.cubsinsider.com/2025/04/02/chicago-cubs-score-and-recap-4-1-25-cubs-7-athletics-4-tucker-homers-for-fourth-consecutive-game/https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2025/04/01/carson-kelly-hit-for-cycle/https://africa.espn.com/mlb/recaphttps://www.espn.co.uk/mlb/recaphttps://www.mlb.com/stories/game/778494

Carson Kelly’s Historic Cycle Ignites Cubs’ Season

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly makes history by hitting for the cycle, the first in 32 years for the team, during a dominant 18-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics. This episode delves into the details of Kelly's remarkable performance and its significance in MLB history, as well as the unique aspects of the game played at Sutter Health Park.Sources:https://wtop.com/sports/2025/04/kelly-hits-for-cycle-and-cubs-power-past-athletics-18-3-in-1st-mlb-game-at-sutter-health-park/https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/carson-kelly-hits-for-cycle-becomes-first-cubs-player-to-accomplish-feat-in-more-than-30-years/https://www.mlb.com/video/probable-pitchers-for-cubs-at-athletics-april-1-2025-x5995https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/carson-kelly-becomes-1st-cubs-player-to-hit-for-20252081.phphttps://www.cbssports.com/mlb/teams/CHC/chicago-cubs/schedule/regular/https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2025/04/01/carson-kelly-hit-for-cycle/https://www.mlb.com/stories/game/778501https://abc7chicago.com/post/cubs-play-athletics-kelly-hit-cycle/16114549/https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/kelly-hits-for-cycle-and-cubs-power-past-20252102.phphttps://www.bleachernation.com/picks/2025/03/31/cubs-vs-athletics-prediction-expert-picks-odds-stats-best-bets-tuesday-april-1-2025/

Warriors’ Dominant Win Over Spurs Boosts Playoff Hopes

The Golden State Warriors delivered a commanding 148-106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs, showcasing exceptional teamwork and standout performances from Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody. With the addition of Jimmy Butler enhancing their transition play, the Warriors are gaining momentum in their playoff push. Tune in for a detailed analysis of their strategy and season trajectory.Sources:https://www.foxsports.com/nba/golden-state-warriors-vs-san-antonio-spurs-mar-30-2025-game-boxscore-43137?tab=boxscorehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0WoXtfT5eQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crpvJJ5XRUchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FtdEgmxtOUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCVQRRJQvohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CujW4mB40rM

Thunder’s Winning Streak, NYC Soccer Showdown, and Remembering George Foreman

The Oklahoma City Thunder extend their winning streak with a decisive victory over the Indiana Pacers. Meanwhile, anticipation builds for the Hudson River Derby as New York Red Bulls II face NYCFC II. We also pay tribute to the legendary George Foreman, celebrating his remarkable life as a boxer, minister, and entrepreneur. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onbf11PV0wMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqnNGWimKPghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIjzHabEvWYhttps://www.foxsports.com/nba/indiana-pacers-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-mar-29-2025-game-boxscore-43133?tab=boxscorehttps://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401705645/pacers-thunderhttps://www.mlsnextpro.com/news/live-streams-watch-ny-red-bulls-ii-vs-nycfc-ii-march-30thhttps://www.hudsonriverblue.com/new-york-city-fc-off-to-third-best-start-in-club-history/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/matchday-guide-revs-vs-new-york-red-bulls-march-29-2025https://www.instagram.com/bad_dawg_sports/p/DHzVayAu1Y5/https://www.theblazingmusket.com/p/mls-preview-revolution-ny-red-bulls-injury-reporthttps://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-gil-stoppage-time-penalty-caps-two-goal-outing-revs-beat-red-bulls-2-1https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2025/03/29/a-meltdown-for-the-ages-nycfc-squanders-2-goal-lead-in-2nd-half-in-road-loss-in-atlanta/https://www.instagram.com/newyorkcityfcii/p/DHmgJvxs87m/https://proreferees.com/2025/03/26/2025-mls-next-pro-assignments-week-4/https://www.newyorkredbulls.comhttps://www.nycfc.com/nycfcii/competitions/mls-next-pro/2025/matches/nycvsne-05-31-2025https://www.instagram.com/bad_dawg_sports/p/DHyv9YGPp1g/https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2025/03/25/taking-the-lead-nycfc-ii-move-into-first-after-2-1-home-win/https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/CCFCYHomeOpenerhttps://local.aarp.org/event/new-york-red-bulls-vs-new-york-city-fc-2025-09-27-tm-harrison-nj.htmlhttps://bad-dawgsports.com/2025/03/29/red-bulls-two-opens-at-sports-illustraded-stadium/https://www.ticketmaster.com/new-york-city-fc-ii-vs-new-york-new-york-08-22-2025/event/1D00625BD0612CA2https://www.ticketmaster.com/new-york-red-bulls-ii-vs-montclair-new-jersey-03-30-2025/event/0000623EE49A5FBDhttps://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2025/03/29/paying-the-penalty-stoppage-time-penalty-dooms-red-bulls-to-another-loss-ag-gillette/https://www.charlestonbattery.com/news/2025/03/27/match-preview-north-carolina-vs-charleston/https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/tag/nycfc/https://www.loucity.com/news/2025/03/28/louisville-city-fc-versus-detroit-city-fc-preview-march-2025/https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/call-it-what-you-want/https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/2/news/https://www.hudsonriverblue.comhttps://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2025/03/25/taking-the-lead-nycfc-ii-move-into-first-after-2-1-home-win/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/preview-revs-vow-to-keep-fighting-return-to-action-against-red-bullshttps://www.hudsonriverblue.com/matchday-6-new-york-city-vs-atlanta-at-mercedes-benz-stadium/https://www.instagram.com/theexchangefc/p/DHwAaRTJxZ3/https://www.newyorkredbulls.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@newyorkcityfc/video/7485400881374956830https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/the-soccer-show-sam-davies-feldman-march-29-2025https://bad-dawgsports.com/2025/03/29/red-bulls-two-opens-at-sports-illustraded-stadium/https://azscore.com/football/predictions/new-york-red-bulls-ii-new-york-city-fc-ii-2025-03-30https://onefootball.com.br/es/noticias/nycfc-vs-orlando-city-sc-preview-the-2025-home-opener-and-10th-anniversary-40806155https://aframnews.com/george-foreman-passes-at-76/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0Wljo1vGsQhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/boxing-champion-and-entrepreneur-george-foreman-dies-at-76/https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/george-foreman-legacy-family-houston-fifth-ward/285-953526f2-f0bb-4c8d-be3a-afec9ffcca84https://www.savannahtribune.com/articles/george-foreman-champ-businessman-passes-away/https://teen.gwnews.com/news-bytes/boxing-great-george-foreman-dies

Ravens’ Harbaugh Secures Future, Wiggins Shines for Heat, and U.S. Soccer Scores Big with CBS

In today's episode, we delve into the Baltimore Ravens' decision to extend John Harbaugh's contract, explore Andrew Wiggins' standout performance that ended the Miami Heat's losing streak, and discuss the new broadcasting deal between U.S. Soccer and CBS Sports that promises to elevate the U.S. Open Cup's visibility. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25178821-john-harbaugh-ravens-agree-3-year-contract-extension-2025-nfl-drafthttps://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ravens-john-harbaugh-agree-to-three-year-contract-extensionhttps://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/john-harbaugh-contract-extension-ravens-three-years-2028https://atthehive.com/2025/03/24/recap-analysis-hornets-cant-stop-andrew-wiggins/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20250328_GS@NO/https://hoopshype.com/2025/03/23/andrew-wiggins-erupts-for-42-points-as-heat-snap-10-game-losing-streak/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlytkDdALVshttps://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401705638https://abc7news.com/post/golden-state-visits-miami-following-wiggins-42-point-game/16075128/https://hothothoops.com/2025/03/23/andrew-wiggins-42-point-masterclass-wills-heat-over-hornets-122-105/https://www.foxsports.com/nba/charlotte-hornets-vs-toronto-raptors-mar-28-2025-game-boxscore-43122?tab=boxscorehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uwq3T1vPcZAhttps://www.foxsports.com/articles/nba/wiggins-scores-42-points-and-heat-roll-past-hornets-122105-to-snap-10game-losing-streakhttps://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401705613https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba/player-news/injuries/andrew-wiggins-out-for-miami-heat-due-to-right-hamstring-tendinopathyhttps://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak/nba-world-reacts-to-andrew-wiggins-42-point-explosion-in-hornets-heat-gamehttps://www.flashscore.com/h2h/basketball/golden-state-warriors-SxUtXqch/charlotte-hornets-xftMikUg/https://abc30.com/post/golden-state-visits-miami-following-wiggins-42-point-game/16075128/https://www.instagram.com/charlottehornetsonly/p/DHv0Pmvscgs/https://www.sportsvideo.org/2025/03/27/u-s-soccer-and-cbs-sports-reach-multimedia-rights-agreement-for-2025-and-2026-lamar-hunt-us-open-cup-tournaments/https://www.instagram.com/cbssportsgolazo/p/DHqlyyQRX7w/https://www.insideworldfootball.com/2025/03/28/cbs-commits-open-cup-live-broadcast-matches/https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/cbs-sports-paramount-to-broadcast-us-open-cup-matches-2025-2026/https://awfulannouncing.com/soccer/cbs-sports-adds-us-open-cup.htmlhttps://www.sportbusiness.com/news/us-open-cup-returns-to-linear-tv-in-cbs-deal/

Pacers’ Record Night, U.S. Soccer’s New Deal, and Remembering George Foreman

The Indiana Pacers set a new franchise record with 27 three-pointers in a game against the Washington Wizards. U.S. Soccer and CBS Sports announce a multi-year broadcasting agreement for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The sports world mourns the loss of boxing legend George Foreman, reflecting on his remarkable career and life beyond the ring. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401705627https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/it-was-a-record-night-in-pacers-history-162-20245205.phphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek_B2Wh2thYhttps://www.instagram.com/pacers/p/DHueosiME97/https://www.mlsnextpro.com/news/u-s-soccer-announces-draw-and-schedule-for-second-round-of-2025-lamar-hunt-u-s-open-cuphttps://www.columbuscrew.com/news/columbus-crew-2-to-host-lexington-sporting-club-in-the-second-round-of-the-2025-lamar-hunt-u-s-open-cuphttps://www.hudsonriverblue.com/cbs-sports-paramount-to-broadcast-us-open-cup-matches-2025-2026/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP2hLOCeAcAhttps://thecup.us/2025/03/21/2025-us-open-cup-round-1-lafc-dominates-from-start-to-finish-with-7-1-win-over-fc-arizona/https://awfulannouncing.com/soccer/cbs-sports-adds-us-open-cup.htmlhttps://www.sportsvideo.org/2025/03/27/u-s-soccer-and-cbs-sports-reach-multimedia-rights-agreement-for-2025-and-2026-lamar-hunt-us-open-cup-tournaments/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU3KA79BA5Uhttps://www.intermiamicf.com/news/inter-miami-cf-ii-to-host-miami-fc-for-2025-lamar-hunt-u-s-open-cup-second-roundhttps://www.instagram.com/cbssportsgolazo/p/DHqlyyQRX7w/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvf0WpMkbkUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpj_Rfuglhchttps://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2025/03/21/who-what-where-2nd-round-schedule-for-open-cup/https://cuatower.com/2025/03/110th-edition-of-the-us-open-cup-kicks-off/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2025/03/us-soccer-announces-matchups-second-round-2025-lamar-hunt-us-open-cuphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjRAWRKBhvUhttps://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/44350851/two-heavyweight-champion-george-foreman-dies-age-76https://www.instagram.com/biggeorgeforeman/p/DHe5UtIJ4IQ/https://teen.gwnews.com/news-bytes/boxing-great-george-foreman-dies

NBC Eyes MLB Broadcasting Rights as ESPN Plans Exit

NBC Sports is in talks to acquire Major League Baseball broadcasting rights, potentially marking its return to MLB after a 25-year hiatus. With ESPN planning to opt out of its $550 million-a-year deal by 2025, other major players like Fox, Amazon, and Netflix are also vying for these coveted rights. This episode explores the implications of this potential shift in sports broadcasting and how it could reshape MLB's media presence beyond 2025.Sources:https://www.sportspro.com/news/nbc-sports-mlb-rights-ioc-olympics-extension-march-2025/https://frontofficesports.com/mlb-is-eyeing-multiple-tv-broadcasters-after-espn-split/https://ottverse.com/nbc-interested-in-mlb-rights-as-espn-ends-contract-early/https://www.cynopsis.com/cynopsis-sports-3-25-25-mlb-up-to-bat-ahead-of-opening-day/https://www.thebiglead.com/espn-broadcaster-offers-optimism-about-baseball-future-on-the-networkhttps://economictimes.com/news/international/us/sports/mlb-2025-opening-day-heres-where-you-can-watch-major-league-baseball-games-for-free/articleshow/119543600.cmshttps://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Morning-Buzz/2025/03/26/https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/03/how-to-watch-major-league-baseball-in-2025/https://athlonsports.com/mlb/next-mlb-tv-deal-will-be-aimed-at-a-worldwide-audiencehttps://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/03/espn-begins-36th-season-of-major-league-baseball-coverage-with-opening-day-doubleheader-and-2025-sunday-night-baseball-debut/https://www.mlb.com/live-stream-games/2025/03/25https://www.mlb.com/live-stream-games/2025/03/27

Stanford Football Coach Fired Amid Controversy and Poor Performance

Stanford University has dismissed its football coach, Troy Taylor, citing the need for a program 'reset' following investigations into his conduct and a lackluster team performance. The decision, made by Stanford's general manager Andrew Luck, marks a significant shift in the university's approach. As Stanford transitions to the ACC, the search for new leadership begins amidst challenges. Tune in for more on this developing story.Sources:https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/andrew-luck-makes-decision-to-fire-stanford-coach-troy-taylor-after-reports-taylor-mistreated-female-staffers/https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/stanford-s-luck-fires-troy-taylor-begins-20240169.phphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLR7C1N5jxEhttps://www.si.com/college-football/six-options-stanford-football-next-head-coach-firing-troy-taylorhttps://stanforddaily.com/2025/03/25/stanford-fires-head-coach-troy-taylor/https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/what-will-stanford-become-under-andrew-luck-troy-taylors-abrupt-firing-brings-more-questions-than-answers/

Jayson Tatum’s Ankle Injury: Impact on Celtics’ Playoff Hopes

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffers a left ankle sprain, raising concerns about the team's playoff prospects. We delve into the incident, its implications for the Celtics' strategy, and how the team performed in Tatum's absence. Stay tuned for updates on Tatum's recovery and the Celtics' path forward.Sources:https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jayson-tatum-injury-celtics-star-rolls-ankle-leaves-game-vs-kings-after-landing-on-domantas-sabonis-foot/https://nesn.com/2025/03/three-studs-three-duds-as-celtics-overcome-jayson-tatum-injury-scare/https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak/breaking-jayson-tatum-injury-status-in-celtics-kings-gamehttps://athlonsports.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-make-unfortunate-jayson-tatum-announcement-after-injury-on-mondayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9BX3qR4Dj8https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44394502/celtics-star-jayson-tatum-leaves-game-taking-hard-foulhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMmcPKNQI10

Hailey Van Lith Leads TCU to Historic Sweet 16 Triumph

In a thrilling NCAA Women's Tournament matchup, TCU secures their first-ever Sweet 16 spot with a commanding victory over Louisville. Hailey Van Lith shines against her former team, while Agnes Emma-Nnopu and Sedona Prince contribute to the Horned Frogs' success. Discover how TCU's home court advantage and teamwork propelled them forward, and what's next as they face Notre Dame in Birmingham.Sources:https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401746024https://www.wsls.com/sports/2025/03/24/van-lith-has-double-double-and-tcu-women-going-to-1st-sweet-16-in-after-85-70-win-over-louisville/https://www.si.com/onsi/womens-fastbreak/news/tcu-s-hailey-van-lith-has-1-word-for-ncaa-tournament-game-vs-ex-team-louisville-01jq2y1p0vdyhttps://gofrogs.com/news/2025/3/22/womens-basketball-preview-ncaa-tournament-second-round.aspxhttps://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/44350737/hailey-van-lith-tcu-face-former-louisville-team-2nd-round-march-madnesshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ghhM_XP4oghttps://www.ncaa.com/video/basketball-women/2025-03-23/hailey-van-lith-posts-double-double-against-old-team-ncaa-tournamenthttps://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-women/article/2025-03-23/2025-ncaa-womens-basketball-bracket-schedule-scores-march-madness