North Korea and South Korea shocked the world by announcing plans to march under a unified flag at the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. FHM's Nick Dimengo joins Cheddar to discuss whether the news will increase interest in the games. Dimengo says the event has historically struggled with TV ratings and will gladly accept any positive press coming its way.
Next, we preview the NFL's Conference Championship weekend. Dimengo walks us through the potential Super Bowl match-ups and reveals which ones he thinks will draw the biggest ratings. Find out why he thinks a Minnesota Vikings vs. New England Patriots Super Bowl would be a dream for the NFL.
Finally, we look ahead to the NBA's All-Star Game. The league is changing up the format of the event this year, with captains drafting teams from a pool voted on by fans, players, and the media. Dimengo says he thinks it's a mistake for the NBA to opt out of televising the inaugural draft.
The New York City Marathon scheduled for Nov. 1 has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October.
Cheddar's Need2Know Podcast for Tues., June 23, 2020.
On Monday, every driver and their crews joined Bubba Wallace in a show of solidarity before the race that was postponed a day by rain.
NASCAR's Bubba Wallace talks single-man Black Lives Matter protest at Martinsville and dives into steps the league is taking to be more inclusive.
Cheddar's Need2Know Podcast for Mon., June 22, 2020.
Dan Courtemanche, EVP of communication at Major League Soccer, talks returning game play amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NBA Executive, Michele Roberts joins Cheddar to talk discuss being the first woman and person of color to join Cresco Labs' board of directors. Roberts has also been instrumental in the return of the NBA season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cheddar's Need2Know Podcast for Fri., June 19, 2020.
Cheddar's Need2Know Podcast for Thurs., June 18, 2020.
