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Major League Baseball has suggested new rules that could be eventually implemented in games soon. On this episode Sucks to be... we look into why these rule changes are not only to speed up the game but rather a reaction to baseball losing fans to the other major sports leagues in this country. I break down each rule change and why baseball is desperately trying to appeal to a new generation.

When Bill Belichick sat Malcolm Butler in last year's Super Bowl people ripped his decision. However, this year there hasn't been the same outcry for how Sean McVay only used Todd Gurley sparingly. An MVP candidate this season, Gurley has said he was 100% and the Rams haven't had a good answer for their gameplan. On this episode I talk about how the Rams should be criticized for this decision and why it could haunt them.

For the sixth time the New England Patriots are the Super Bowl Champions. On this jam-packed episode we break down the big game from Bill Belichick proving why he's the greatest coach in NFL history. Why it will be hard for the Los Angeles Rams to recover from the loss, what Patriot is playing himself into Canton, and why this could be just the beginning of a new Patriots dynasty. All this and more only on Rich Sports Talk.

It is finally here! This year's Super Bowl features the reigning dynasty in the NFL taking on what many believe could be the next up and coming dynasty in the league. On this episode I give you my pick for Super Bowl 53 and what the game means for each team, quarterback, and head coach.

In the first blockbuster trade of the NBA season the New York Knicks have traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks. While both teams have seemingly benefitted with the Mavericks getting a potential star and the Knicks getting cap space and draft picks, this trade also means something else. It could be the start of teams aggressively tanking to get a higher draft pick. I break down the trade, the Knicks plan going forward, and why tanking is bad for the NBA.

On this episode of Bold Strategy I explain why it's time to get rid of professional All-Star Games. I highlight all the reasons why these games don't make sense anymore and how the gimmicks each league is trying are not working. Instead, I give you my ideas of what these leagues should do instead.

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis has requested a trade and has told the franchise that he will not resign. On this episode I breakdown why teams who want to trade for Davis should be careful and could be making an investment that could backfire. Also, I defend the decision by Davis and explain why fans, the media, and organization shouldn't crush the player who requests a trade.

Despite being two of the best free agents over the past decade both Manny Machado and Bryce Harper remained unsigned. On this episode we talk about how even though they will eventually get paid, it sucks to be both of these players because front offices in baseball have evolved and are terrified of mega contracts.

The road to Wrestlemania is officially underway. I give my thoughts on this years Royal Rumble winners while also going over what was great about the show and what could have been better.

The Rams and Patriots will face off in the Super Bowl and many will make the connection between their first Super Bowl meeting in 2002. However, both franchises are connected in another way. At one time both strongly considered moving to Hartford, Connecticut. The Patriots did agree to move which we covered on another podcast which is below and you will want to check it out. On this episode we highlight the Rams considering to move to Connecticut in 1994 and could you imagine this Super Bowl being the Hartford Rams vs. the New England Patriots? I talk about the relocation plans and which Connecticut actor was the head of a group that wanted the NFL in his home state.

It's time for the road to Wrestlemania to begin! On this episode we break down all the main card matches for the upcoming pay per view and make predictions for potential Wrestlemania matches down the road.

For years New England has been scrutinized for Spygate and Deflategate. However, Lasergate isn't being talked about. What's Lasergate? It's when in the AFC Championship game a fan shined a laser in Tom Brady's face on multiple occasions. If you're wondering why you just heard about this or why it hasn't been a big deal in terms of coverage I break down all the reasons why people are ignoring this and how it stems from how football fans in general view the New England Patriots.

Patrick Mahomes was the story in the NFL this year. With the Chiefs falling short of the Super Bowl it may look like Kansas City is poised to get to the big game in the near future. However, we can look at another world class passer in Dan Marino that it's no guarantee that Mahomes will win a Super Bowl despite his incredible talent. On this episode I break down all the reasons why this was the year for Kansas City to make the Super Bowl and why despite his gifts Mahomes will have an uphill battle to make it to the championship game.

After the NFC Championship game all I heard was how the referees cost the game for the New Orleans Saints. On this episode I talk about why they didn't and how they were actually listening to you the fans. Don't believe me? Listen to find out.

It's a brand new segment on Rich Sports Talk called "Bold Strategy". Here, we explore out of the box sports ideas that when you really think about it make a lot of sense. On our first episode we explore why it would make sense for the Arizona Cardinals to select a quarterback with the first pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. We look at everything from Kilff Kingsbury saying he would select Murray first overall to why the Cardinals could also get a good trade package for Josh Rosen. It's a bold strategy, but here are the reasons why it could happen.

We have a brand new segment for you called "Sucks to be" where we look at an athlete, coach, team, etc. and why it suck to be them. ON this episode we look at why it sucks to be Philip Rivers who despite having a Hall-of-Fame Caliber career, doesn't get the credit he deserves. In this episode we go in-depth to see how Rivers should be appreciated for all the dysfunction he has had to overcome compared to fellow draft class members Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger. If you have any athletes you would like to be feature make sure to email us at richsportstalk@gmail.com or tweet us @richsportstalk.

This week Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray will have a decision to make in the coming months whether to play football in the NFL or play baseball in Oakland's minor league system. There have been many examples of athletes making a decision on a sport to play, however one decision nearly two decades ago had a major impact on both the baseball and football world. Drew Henson was a two sport phenom and had to choose playing baseball with the Yankees or returning to Michigan to compete for the Heisman trophy. On this episode we look at the impact of Henson's decision and how life has come full circle for what he is doing now.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts went 26-and-2 as a starter for the Alabama Crimson Tide and put Alabama in a position to play for two consecutive National Titles. However, after sitting this season on the bench for Tua Tagovailoa, Hurts declared that he will transfer to finish his career at Oklahoma University next season. While Hurts has established an impressive legacy in college football, his greatest chapter could be written next season. I talk about the impact that Hurts could have in the explosive Oklahoma offense and why a redemption game with Alabama could well be within reach.

On this week's Fourth and Goal we are going all in on the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. How we may have seen the beginning of the league's next great rivalry, why the league isn't keeping up with the Joneses but keeping up with McVay, and why New England's dominance has been under appreciated. All this and more on this week's episode make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any of our latest content.

It's the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs and the Rich Sports Talk show has your picks for this weekend. After going 4-0 last weekend can we follow it up again this weekend? What upsets do I have this weekend? Make sure to listen to find out.