LeBron James is reportedly willing to take a meeting with the Golden Stare Warriors when he hits free agency this summer. FHM's Nick Dimengo joins Cheddar to discuss the validity of the ESPN scoop. He predicts how the NBA fan community would react to a potential move.
Then, we preview Super Bowl LII. Dimengo explains why he thinks the Philadelphia Eagles have more of a chance against the New England Patriots than they're being given credit for. Find out who Cheddar's Hope King and Baker Machado are picking to win the big game.
Finally, we look ahead to the Justin Timberlake's halftime show performance. Dimengo speculates as to whether the singer will bring Janet Jackson out as a special guest. The two shocked the world in 2004 after their infamous "wardrobe malfunction."
Bill Enright, Editorial Lead for Gambling and Fantasy Content at Sports Illustrated, shares his insight into the strategy behind betting on NFL futures, such as who will win the Super Bowl or MVP award.
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Jeff Stoneback, Director of Trading at BetMGM, discusses his betting insights for Super Bowl LVI futures, and says a pair of NFC East teams could make some noise come playoff time.
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The final Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2021 will be lacking some of its biggest stars including Venus and Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. However, with legendary names missing from the court, it could provide an opportunity for future superstars to shine. Jon Wertheim, a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, joined Cheddar to discuss the fallout from the cancellations. "This is tennis' version of the NBA after [Michael] Jordan," he said. "Some Kobe [Bryant] or some LeBron [James] will come along, and we'll have new champions to cheer for."
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In stories sure to move markets next week, investors will be served another full plate of earnings, the July jobs report comes out, and the Summer Olympics continue in Tokyo.
