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Celebrating the greatest jazz singer of all time - Ms. Ella Fitzgerald. Join Phil Ramone, Lizz Wright, Dave Koz, Ruben Studdard, Monica Mancini, Take 6, Jon Faddis and George Duke as they share their experiences with Ella.
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Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.
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10-Minute Discussions On The Greatest Sports City in The World, Hosted by Blake Pace
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24 Under 24 In ‘24! (Part 1): What NBA players are we betting on long-term to become all-stars?
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In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are here to break down the top 24 players in the NBA that are 24 years old or younger. The rules: You have to be 24 years old as of December 31, 2024 to be eligible. The criteria: What player would you bet on long-term to have the best overall career? That means current career to this point …
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NBA Offseason: Lakers, Warriors & more teams with moves still to make!
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In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon open with their collective thoughts on the blockbuster movie "Twisters" (2:04) before jumping into the different NBA teams that clearly still have roster moves to be made this offseason. Specifically: the Pelicans (16:38), the Warriors (34:04), the Trail Blazers (59:37), the Bulls (1:16:25),…
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USA Wins Gold & Paris Olympics Takeaways
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In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon open with their reactions to the USA Men's Basketball Semifinal & Final games in the Paris Olympics, which featured an unforgettable moment from Steph Curry in the final moments to clinch the gold medal (2:11). They also discuss Kevin Durant's Olympic legacy (22:04), Jrue Holiday's case for …
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Lauri Markkanen Extends Contract in Utah; Where do the Jazz and the rest of the league go from here?
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In this edition of Game Theory, Sam V & Bryce open with the news that Lauri Markkanen has signed an extension for the next five years in Utah (3:30). Where do the Jazz go from here? Is this a good deal? What does this mean for the rest of the league? (59:00) Then, they talk a bit about the Olympics' quarterfinal action (1:20:00) & much more! CHECK …
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Russell Westbrook To Denver, Jarrett Allen Extends, Nolan Traore Breakdown & more NBA News!
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Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to discuss the latest NBA news, Nolan Traore of France and much more! Hungryroot is offering Game Theory listeners 40% OFF your first delivery and FREE veggies for life when you go to https://Hungryroot.com/GAMETHEORY Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with prom…
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The Yankees Sweep The Phillies And (Mostly) Everything Feels Right In the World. Plus, The Latest New York Player Pyramid
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An exciting Yankees series sweep over the Philadelphia Phillies has Blake feeling more at ease with where the Bronx Bombers currently stand, especially when looking at the upcoming month and a half of opponents they'll face. He still isn't over the moon, however, and Clay Holmes still scares him to death, but the recent play from Luis Gil, Carlos R…
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Brian Cashman & The Yankees Sit On Their Hands For The Trade Deadline, Carrying A Flimsy Pitching Staff To The Playoffs & A "Hard Knocks: Offseason" Finale Recap
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The 2024 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and yet again the Yankees stood pat (for the most part) and made few impact deals after being in serious discussions with several teams for players at positions of need. Blake discusses that reluctancy to pull the trigger and the state of the pitching staff that will need to step up for the postseason.…
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Preaching Patience With Daniel Jones, The EDGEs Behind Haasan Reddick & Other NY Training Camp Notes
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One week into training camp and the Jets and Giants are entrenched in bettering their teams. On the Giants side of things, Blake breaks down the need to be patient with Daniel Jones this preseason, the upgrades that will come with Brian Daboll leading the offense, fortifying of the offensive line and the end of the road for Evan Neal. For the Jets …
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The Yankees Acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr & Take A Much-Needed Series In Boston
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Fresh off a series win over the Boston Red Sox Blake discusses the Yankees bats coming to life, struggles from Nestor Cortes Jr. and Marcus Stroman, Austin Wells' emergence and a return to form from Carlos Rodon. He also breaks down the Yanks acquisition of Jazz Chisholm Jr and how, while it's a move that should push the Yankees in the right direct…
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NBA Summer League Vets: Which non-rookies impressed most?
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Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to break down the veterans in Las Vegas at the 2024 NBA Summer League in what will be the first of a multi-episode breakdown of how young players looked across summer league this year. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shop…
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The Yankees Get Swept In The Subway Series For the 2nd Time Ever & The Knicks Extend Tom Thibodeau
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On today's episode of a New York 10 Blake recaps the disgusting series sweep of the New York Yankees by the Mets — the grotesque lineup on Tuesday, Gil's return to form and Cole's struggles with the long ball — before discussing the Knicks decision to extend head coach Tom Thibodeau and whether or not he is the right man at the helm to lead New Yor…
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The Giants Inability To Land A Rookie QB & A Bad First Impression From Haasan Reddick To Jets Nation
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In an NFL-centric show of A New York 10, Blake starts off by sharing his thoughts on episode four of HBO's "Hard Knocks: Offseason" surrounding the pre-draft process for the New York Giants: their infatuation with Jayden Daniels, their lack of interest in JJ McCarthy, their inability to make a deal for a rookie quarterback and the success rate of i…
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The Top 5 Jets & Giants Stories I'm Following In Training Camp. Plus, A Yankees/Rays Series Recap
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Following an up-and-down series split with the Tampa Bay Rays, Blake dives into the good (Juan Soto, Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon & Anthony Volpe) the bad (Ben Rice & Nestor Cortes) and the ugly (Alex Verdugo). Then, with training camp kicking off today, Blake shares the top five stories he's paying attention to for both the Jets and Giants as they ge…
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Can The Rays Assist The Yankees' Title Hopes? Plus, Julius Randle & Underrated New York Athletes
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In today's audio-only episode of A New York 10 (screw you Riverside recording service) Blake discusses the recent reports surrounding the Rays and Yankees potentially nearing a trade and what players would make a difference for New York's title aspirations. Then, with trade package ideas thrown around every day, Blake talks the current value of Jul…
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NBA Summer League Rookie Breakdown! Reed, Bronny, Sarr, & Suprises
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Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to break down to rookies in Las Vegas at the 2024 NBA Summer League in what will be the first of a multi-episode breakdown of how young players looked across summer league this year. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopma…
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Hard Knocks Ep. 3 Reaction: Building A Winning Football Team Is Not A Popularity Contest, John Mara
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In a quick episode of a New York 10, Blake shares his thoughts on Episode 3 of Hard Knocks: Offseason — winning in the trenches, letting non-premium position players walk, and John Mara's unwillingness to let Joe Schoen do his job.By Blake Pace
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NBA Summer League First Impressions, Offseason Updates
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The NBA Summer League has started and what have we learned so far? Arena Club has created a new way to grade, collect, sell, and trade cards, by converting the physical to digital. Get 10% OFF your first purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/gametheory Not an energy drink person? TOAK has a variety of other offerings, including tea, yerba mate…
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Jalen Brunson Furthers His Knicks Legacy With A New Contract Extension & The Yankees Bounce Back in Baltimore
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Jalen Brunson's new four-year, $156 million contract extension with the Knicks saves the franchise $113 million in order to help build a title contending team. Blake reacts to the unprecedented move by New York's favorite basketball player, how it's connected to the Mikal Bridges' trade and eventual contract extension and how the Knicks of old are …
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The Yankees Series Skid Reaches 8, A Good Bullpen Series & The Inaugural New York Player Pyramid
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For the final episode of the week Blake dives into the Yankees losing two of three games to the struggling Tampa Bay Rays; some nice bullpen finds, Volpe/Trevino/Verdugo struggles and Nestor pitching on the road. He the n caps things off with the first, monthly installment of the New York Player Pyramid — ranking the top 10 athletes for New York te…
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10 Tiered Trade Targets For The New York Yankees & The First Half of A New York 10 Commandments
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Slow News Day for Blake so he kicks things off by establishing the first half of A New York 10 Commandments in which the show will live by before discussing 10 potential trade targets in four separate tiers — one pipe dream, two unrealistic (but sick) third basemen, three realistic and strong targets & four former Yankees on the block — that the Ya…
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Why Has Carlos Rodon Failed As A Yankee, Aaron Boone The Puppet & Joe Schoen Being A Rational GM
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Blake dives into the drastic change in Carlos Rodon's statistics since joining the New York Yankees on a $162 million contract, why he's struggling to get out of the first inning and where he ranks among worst pitching acquisitions of the Aaron Boone era. Speaking of the Yankees manager, he also discusses the hot seat Boone should be under if he wa…
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What did we learn from the NBA Draft and what can we expect for Summer League and this season for teams. We'll discuss. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to t…
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Kings Land DeMar DeRozan, Summer League Begins
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Free Agency continues with DeMar DeRozan going to Sacramento Kings and Summer League begins. What to look out for and more. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, …
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The Yankees Have Severely Mismanaged Luis Gil's Arm. Plus, Our First Look At The Giants Offseason on HBO's Hard Knocks
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As if the Yankees didn't have enough problems already, budding ace Luis Gil has struggled mightily over his last three starts — with concerns over his durability resurfacing as he approaches 100 innings pitched for just the second time in 10 years. Was this predictable? Was it avoidable? Blake dives into the mismanagement of the young starter befor…
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Thunder Have Lightning Start to NBA Free Agency, Donovan Mitchell extends in Cleveland
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The Oklahoma City Thunder added former Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein and resigned key reserve Aaron Wiggins. Then, we'll talk Donovan Mitchell, Tobias Harris, Cade Cunningham, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, De'Anthony Melton and more. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- htt…
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Paul George to 76ers, Klay Thompson to Mavericks; What does this mean for Dallas & Philly?
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Paul George made a huge move signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. What does this mean for the Sixers and rest of the Eastern Conference? Klay Thompson ends the Warriors era to go to Dallas Mavericks. What moves are next? Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3Ov…
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