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For the final podcast of the year, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the latest on NPB stars Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto as their MLB posting windows close, analyzing where they could sign and how their profiles contrast with previous Japanese imports like Munetaka Murakami and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The guys take a hard look at the differences between pitching and hitting projections for international talent, highlighting Imai’s adaptability and Okamoto’s ready-made bat for contending teams. They discuss the best roster fits for Imai, focusing on the Giants, Mets, and Phillies, among others, and debate which teams actually make sense for the 3B slugger Okamoto.

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Later in the show, they open up the Bar-B-Cast mailbag and answer questions about Juan Soto, the Dodgers’ championship window and some baseball easter eggs in the latest Knives Out film, Wake Up Dead Man.

Finally, they close the episode with a round of Turbo Mode, highlighting a bevy of signings across the league in Cincinnati, Chicago, Seattle & more. Also, a special shout-out to the Buffalo Sabres.

1:53 – Why is it taking so long for Japanese stars Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto to sign?

14:45 – Where will Imai sign?

24:50 – Where will Okamoto sign?

31:30 – Baseball Bar-B-Cast Mailbag: Mets, Dodgers, Knives Out & more

1:05:10 – Turbo Mode: Reds, Cubs, Mariners & more

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The College Football Playoff Quarterfinals begin tomorrow. For the lone game on New Year’s Eve the country will turn its attention to the Cotton Bowl as #10 Miami takes on #2 Ohio State. The meeting is a rematch of a historic national championship game. Times have changed a bit since that meeting, as many of the players in this game had not been born for the previous matchup. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss this clash of talent. Could the talent on Miami’s roster be enough to keep up with Ohio State, or will the Buckeyes’ defense be too much for the Hurricanes to handle? Then, the guys look at the final quarterfinal matchup that they have yet to discuss. #6 Ole Miss takes on #3 Georgia. This is a rematch as well, but this previous matchup was only a couple of months ago. Although the prior matchup was recent, much has changed with one of the programs as Ole Miss now has Pete Golding leading them rather than Lane Kiffin. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss what kind of impact that will have on the game and if there is any way that Ole Miss can pull the upset.

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Then, the crew discusses a bit of college football news as a familiar face returns to the college ranks. Chip Kelly has been hired by Northwestern to be their offensive coordinator. Kelly is coming off of a 2024 national title run with Ohio State followed by a short run with the Las Vegas Raiders in which he was fired mid-season. He was the offensive coordinator on both of those staffs. The guys look at why this is a good hire for Northwestern and what else they need to focus on to be successful.

Later, Godfrey asked and the Pop-Tarts Bowl delivered. After Godfrey made it very clear, a few episodes ago, that he wanted one of the care packages the Pop-Tarts Bowl was sending out, a package has arrived. Godfrey unboxes the multiple packages live and it’s something you do not want to miss. Check out the show on YouTube or on the Yahoo Sports Network if you want to see what Godfrey got.

Get ready for the CFP Quarterfinals with College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 – Can Miami upset Ohio State?

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13:30 – Can Ole Miss and Pete Golding handle Georgia?

29:20 – Northwestern hires Chip Kelly as OC

41:51 – Pop-Tarts Bowl care package unboxing

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How will the NFL playoffs shakeout after three key Week 18 battles? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Ben Fawkes break down the most consequential matchups in the NFC South, NFC West and AFC North. The trio closes things out with their favorite under-the-radar games to watch out for in Week 18 before discussing their “One More Thing.”

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(5:10) – Packers sign Trevon Diggs

(9:10) – Panthers @ Buccaneers

(20:15) – Seahawks @ 49ers

(28:30) – Ravens @ Steelers

(45:00) – 3 more interesting Week 18 games

(56:40) – One More Thing

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KOC is joined by Wosny Lambre to break down Jaylen Brown’s standout performance this season, proclaiming himself the ‘best two-way player in the game’ and his career of proving people wrong. Is he having an MVP-caliber year?

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Next, they discuss the Suns’ victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the keys the Suns’ victory and OKC being on track to now win “only” 68 games. Should OKC make a trade to avoid complacency?

Plus, they analyze which teams should trade for Michael Porter Jr., whether the Nuggets can survive without Jokic and trades the 76ers should consider. The duo breaks down the current state of the Golden State Warriors. What moves must they make to become legitimate contenders?

Plus, David Lee joins to discuss what’s going on in Atlanta, whether the Hawks should trade for Anthony Davis and what the Hawks should do with Trae Young. Then, it’s time for Draft Class as David & KOC share this week’s Lottery Lessons and Weekly Movers.

(0:29) Jaylen Brown MVP?

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(12:14) Suns beat Thunder in comeback fashion

(28:51) Michael Porter Jr. trade suitors

(31:41) Gordon & Braun return for Nuggets

(34:26) Nuggets @ Sixers tonight

(42:10) State of the Warriors

(55:53) State of the Hawks

(1:18:28) Draft Class with David Lee

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With the recent success of Japanese players like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki, teams throughout baseball have been clamoring to add stars from Japan to their rosters. The Houston Astros and the Toronto Blue Jays did just that by bringing in Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto, with hopes of having similar impacts on their game.

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On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman is joined by guest host Eric Longenhagen from FanGraphs to talk about the two signings and how their skill sets might be adjusted to the major league level. They then check in on the Scott Boras Scoreboard to try to determine how the super agent did with his deal for Imai.

Later, Jordan is joined by Astros beat writer Chandler Rome from The Athletic as they dig a little deeper into the Imai signing and try to figure out why he chose to go to Houston. They then talk about what the future might hold for the team after this signing and how, positionally, the Astros could be set up for the 2026 season. Jordan and Eric then discuss how recent events in Venezuela could impact baseball and talk about the fall of a top prospect.

2:57 – Kazuma Okamoto to the Blue Jays

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19:11 – Tatsuya Imai to the Astros

25:26 – Scott Boras Scoreboard update

34:12 – Chandler Rome joins the show

53:46 – Future of the Astros

1:06:51 – Venezuela’s impact on baseball

1:17:46 – Jarred Kelenic signs with the White Sox

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Where do the Baltimore Ravens go from here after firing head coach of 18 years John Harbaugh? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab discuss the Ravens’ future along with other coaching vacancies across the league at the coordinator level. Closing things out, the crew looks at how coaching situations could affect certain QBs before discussing their “One More Thing.”

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(0:30) – Ravens fire John Harbaugh

(25:18) – Cowboys fire DC Matt Eberflus

(34:05) – Commanders part ways with OC Kliff Kingsbury & DC Joe Whitt Jr.

(43:05) – Lions part ways with OC John Morton

(46:49) – Could Tua Tagovailoa play elsewhere in 2026?

(50:50) – How will head coaching openings affect QBs?

(1:02:30) – One More Thing

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KeShawn Murphy thought he had hit a ridiculous deep buzzer-beater to lift Auburn past Texas A&M on Tuesday night.

He was just barely too late.

Murphy, with Auburn down by two points, caught an inbounds pass with 0.6 seconds left on the clock, turned and fired from just inside half court. His shot was perfect, and sparked a massive celebration at Neville Arena. The shot looked like it was one of the first truly great buzzer-beaters of the college basketball season, several months before March even hit.

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Unfortunately for Murphy and the Tigers, a review from the officials determined that the release was a little too late. Murphy didn’t get the shot off in time, and the points were called off. That gave the Aggies the 90-88 road win, and left them celebrating in front of a stunned arena.

“I don’t have a clear understanding still,” Auburn head coach Steven Pearl said, via WSFA12’s Rosie Langello-Hodgens. “I still gotta gather more information and get an understanding as to what their determination was. … Just from the angles that I saw, it looked like the ball was out of his hands on the red light, on the scoreboard that we were looking at. But I would imagine that they had a different angle they were looking at to determine the ball wasn’t out of his hands.”

Pearl had a conversation with the SEC after the game, and he was seen meeting with athletic director John Cohen and officials on the court well after speaking with reporters.

Texas A&M (12-3) rallied from a 16-point hole to grab the win over Auburn, a victory that lifted the Aggies to 2-0 in SEC play. Pop Isaacs led the way with 21 points off the bench after he shot 7-of-12 from the field, and Jacari Lane added 17 points and seven rebounds. The Aggies have won five straight entering Saturday’s game with Oklahoma.

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Keyshawn Hall led Auburn with 32 points and 12 rebounds in the loss, and Kevin Overton finished with 16 points. Murphy had eight points and eight rebounds.

The Tigers have lost four of their last six, and fell to 9-6 on the season, which is the first under Pearl, who took over for his father, longtime coach Bruce Pearl, this past offseason. They’ll head into Saturday’s game with No. 15 Arkansas without an SEC win looking to avoid what would be the program’s first three-game losing skid since 2023.

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Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the latest developments in the WNBA CBA negotiations as the third deadline looms. Where do the league and the WNBPA stand—and is a strike on the horizon? The hosts also dive into the tipoff of Unrivaled and ask a big question: what will the Lunar Owls look like without star forward Napheesa Collier?

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Plus, Atlanta Dream and Athletes Unlimited guard Te-Hina Paopao joins the show! Te-Hina talks about her transition from South Carolina to the professional game and shares her goals and excitement heading into the AU season.

Got questions or topics for Hoops 360? Email us at hoops360@yahoosports.com and you could hear them on the show!

01:05 – What’s the latest on the WNBA CBA?

05:05 – How far apart are the WNBA and the WNBPA?

07:39 – How would a WNBA strike impact new emerging leagues?

11:28 – What does Napheesa Collier’s absence mean for Unrivaled?

20:33 – Atlanta Dream and Athletes Unlimited guard Te-Hina Paopao joins the show

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39:07 – College hoops: Who’s rising and falling in conference play?

39:56 – Is it panic time for LSU?

46:10 – Have we been sleeping on Vanderbilt?

48:59 – Is it panic time for Notre Dame?

53:09 – Upcoming college hoops and Unrivaled matchups

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As the baseball world prepares for Spring Training being a month away, some of the biggest free agents in the sport remain on the open market. Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger and Bo Bichette are the three names that continue to circulate among the big spenders, but the question remains: where are they going to land come Opening Day?

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On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman is joined by guest host Jack Harris from the California Post as they discuss the free-agent game of musical chairs, as well as take a look at whether the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers could make a play for any of them if the deal is right. They also talk about why the Dodgers’ finances might be a reason for their quiet offseason, despite signing All-Star closer Edwin Díaz early on.

Later, Jordan is joined by Lance Brozdowski from Marquee Sports Network to break down the Chicago Cubs trading for Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins and why they were able to get him for a smaller-than-anticipated package. After that, Jordan and Jack examine Scott Boras trying to make history with Tarik Skubals’ arbitration case before making their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.

3:34 – The Opener: Big free agents still out there

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13:02 – What are the Dodgers’ next move?

30:43 – Breaking down the Cubs–Cabrera trade

56:21 – A new Rockies pitching theory?

1:00:10 – Scott Boras Scoreboard: Skubal update

1:08:06 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla

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The National Championship Game is set! Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey look ahead to the final matchup of the season by reacting to both semifinal matchups. They first talk about Indiana’s dominating performance over Oregon. Will the Hoosiers’ execution and talent win them a national title? How does Indiana stack up with the historically dominant national champions of the past? Then, they discuss the much more exciting semifinal matchup that saw Miami come out on top. How can Miami upset Indiana? What kind of advantage will playing in their home stadium create for the Hurricanes? Plus, will Oregon ever win a national championship?

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Then, the guys look at some things happening off of the field in the college football world. After their loss to Miami, Ole Miss found out that Trinidad Chambliss’ request for another year of eligibility has been denied by the NCAA. However, this is not the end of the story as Chambliss will now sue the NCAA for damages spawning from the money he would make in NIL with that additional season. The guys discuss if Chambliss’ has a chance in this case, or if there is another motive behind the lawsuit.

Finally, the guys look at the madness of the transfer portal. First, they discuss the Demond Williams drama. After trying to enter the transfer portal, and Washington refusing to enter his name due his signed contract, Williams has now returned to the Huskies. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss what all happened in Seattle. Then, they look at the College Sports Commission’s investigation into how schools are writing NIL contracts. How will these contracts continue to evolve over time?

Get ready for the Natty with College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 – Indiana dominates Oregon

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14:37 – Miami advances over Ole Miss

24:51 – Will Oregon ever win a Natty?

29:46 – Trinidad Chambliss’ fight for a 6th year

40:49 – Demond Williams drama

52:12 – College Sports Commission investigation

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