Big Fights, Periscope And Great Cities To Visit TribSports Radio podcast

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Tribune horse racing expert Steve Luhm joins Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss on the podcast to break down the upcoming Belmont Stakes. Can American Pharaoh become the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to win the Triple Crown? Luhm gives his reasons for why he thinks American Pharaoh can and cannot win the race. He also shares some great stories about owning a stake in a horse and some of his memories of the sport.…

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Heading for your favorite fishing hole, hike in Utah with Brett Prettyman 56:13

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Tribune outdoors editors Brett Prettyman joins the podcast in one of his final acts before leaving the newspapers after a 25-year career. He talks about some of his favorite outdoor activities while trying to avoid answering the question of where is the best place to fish in Utah. Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss grill Prettyman about national parks, hiking and outdoor fun in the state.…

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Big fights, Periscope and great cities to visit 55:07

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Chris Kamrani, Matthew Piper, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together to talk about a variety of topics, ranging from most breath-taking cities to the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight to Periscope.

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The Big One: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 47:18

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Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together to talk about the big boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. How big a deal is the fight? That comes after Raskin breaks down his brief return to running.

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Wrapping up the Utah Jazz season 47:26

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The Tribune's Utah Jazz experts break down the season and look to the future of the franchise in this week's episode. Tribune Jazz beat reporters Tony Jones, Aaron Falk and Steve Luhm join Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss to swap stories about the season and share their insight into the future.

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Columnist Kurt Kragthorpe shares some of his favorite memories 57:34

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Tribune columnist Kurt Kragthorpe joins Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss to share his thoughts on the world of sports. He talks about his adventures covering Olympic Games as well as the Utah Jazz and the University of Utah’s run to the Sweet 16. Kragthorpe is a master storyteller, and he doesn’t disappoint in this episode.…

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Breaking down the end of the college basketball season 42:33

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Kyle Goon joins Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss to share his perspective on the college basketball season after covering the University of Utah's run to the Sweet 16. Who is going to win the national championship? Can someone take down Kentucky? The trio also talks about former Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter, who had less than favorable things to say about his time in Utah.…

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Best college basketball state in the country 46:01

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Team members Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to talk about the NCAA tournament and the best college basketball state in the country. If you made a team from the players in the colleges in each state, which state would win the tournament? How would a team from Utah fare? The team also talks about the allure of baseball stadiums before a special guest stops by.…

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Things are looking up for basketball fans in Utah 44:34

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Team members Aaron Falk, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to talk about the state of basketball in Utah. The Jazz are on the rise. The University of Utah won its first game in the NCAA tourney, and there was plenty to like with BYU this season. It's a good time to be a fan of hoops in the state.…

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Talking Utah fishing with an expert 52:23

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Tribune outdoors expert Brett Prettyman joins team members Chris Kamrani, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss in Squeaky Table Studios to talk about fishing in Utah. Prettyman literally wrote the book on fishing in the state, so he shares some of his favorites fishing tales.

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Would you step into the batter's box vs. MLB pitching? 52:09

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Team members Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to talk about participatory reporting. Taking the lead from George Plimpton, the pair talks about the sports they'd be willing to try against professionals. Would you face a Randy Johnson fastball? How about penalty kicks from Kyle Beckerman? Run the point for the Utah Jazz for a quarter? The team also talks about curling, a sport Winters Morriss admits to becoming obsessed with. So the pair talks about the ongoing Tim Horton's Brier, a huge deal in Canada.…

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Life on the road in the NBA 50:04

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Former Tribune reporter Bill Oram, now of the Orange County Register, joins team members Aaron Falk, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss in Squeaky Table Studios to talk about life on the road in the NBA. What are the top NBA cities? Which are not as enjoyable to visit? Who are some of the best personalities in the NBA? Bill and Aaron discuss what it’s like being an NBA beat reporter.…

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What happens when your best athletic days happen in your teens? 53:30

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Team members Kyle Goon, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to talk about a smorggasbord of sports topics, starting with what do athletes do when their best work is done in their teens, specifically gymnasts. The merits of breakfast cereal and exploring Utah's southern deserts are discussed before moving on to Enes Kanter being traded, A-Rod's letter, University of Utah basketball and some Oscar predictions.…

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How to punish cheaters in sports and how does it affect one’s legacy 52:46

10 years ago52:46

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Team members Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to talk about the Jackie Robinson West Little League team being stripped of the U.S. Little League World Series title. The conversation then moves on to the NCAA trying to punish violators. Who should be punished? Does it matter?…

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Breaking down the important things from the Super Bowl 51:52

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Team members Chris Kamrani, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to talk about the important things from the Super Bowl, like the halftime show and commercials. Did Katy Perry nail it or was it one of the worst of all time? Who would be a better halftime act? The team then breaks off into discussion about what it means to be a real fan of teams.…

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Connections to stars of the past and Super Bowl prop bets 51:05

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Team members Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to talk about the kid-like excitement of meeting a sports hero from your childhood. There's even a little talk about the Baseball Hall of Fame before moving on to the Super Bowl and the countless prop bets.

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When does it become cheating in sports? 58:03

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Team members Kyle Goon, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to talk about cheating and gamesmanship in sports. In the wake of the New England Patriots' DeflateGate, when does something cross the line from gaining and edge and become cheating? The team discusses the difference. The team also talks about interviewing and getting nervous when preparing to talk with certain people.…

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Putting a cap on the college football season 59:24

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Will Smith of KFAN in Salt Lake City joins team members Kyle Goon, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss in Squeaky Table Studios to talk about the recently concluded college football season. What did Marcus Mariota's performance in the national title game mean for his draft stock? The team also touches on the NFL playoffs and somehow Tom Selleck and his mustache end up in the conversation.…

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Jamming on the Jazz, Olympics and demolition derbies with Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox 1:01:47

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Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox joins team members Chris Kamrani, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss in Squeaky Table Studios to offer a variety of opinions on the world of sports in Utah. He breaks down the Utah Jazz before moving on to everything from his near-death experience in a demolition derby to his love or BYU and Utah State athletics. He even talks about learning to play the bass.…

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Wrapping up 2014 58:00

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Team members Chris Kamrani, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to offer their memories of 2014 in the year of sport. What were their most memorable games? But the team also carries on in their usual way about everything from the WWE to which athlete would make the best James Bond villain.…

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BYU's bowl brawl 52:19

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Team members Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together with Tribune prep sports correspondent Trevor Phibbs in Squeaky Table Studios to discuss BYU's brawl at the end of the Miami Beach Bowl. Who should be held accountable for the melee? The team also talks about prep sports in Utah as the basketball season gets under way.…

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Getting to know sports editor Joe Baird 48:58

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Team members Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together with Tribune sports editor Joe Baird in Squeaky Table Studios to discuss Barid's thoughts on sports in Utah and some of his memories of covering Utah sports legends. There's good discussion of the 2002 Olympics, Jazz vs. Bulls in the NBA finals and former University of Utah basketball coach Rick Majerus.…

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What should the Utes do at quarterback? 53:39

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Team members Matthew Piper, Kyle Goon, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to discuss the University of Utah's quarterback situation and other topics involving the Utes. How likely is it that some of the quarterbacks on the roster transfer? Did the coaching staff's moves this season help clarify or muddy the situation? Also what's going to happen with coach Kyle Whittingham? He's receiving interest from other programs. Will he return? Will he bolt?…

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Better center - Enes Kanter or Utes' Jakob Poeltl? And lots of Utah football 52:53

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Team members Matthew Piper, Chris Kamrani, Tony Jones, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to discuss the Utah Jazz's struggles this season. Is Gordon Hayward living up to his contract? What's the deal with Enes Kanter? Jones says he'd take University of Utah freshman Jakob Poeltl over Enes Kanter right now. The podcast team then moves on to Utes football and tries to assess the season and what it means going forward. What do the Utes need to take the next step in the Pac-12?…

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Know who you're talking with and listen to the old-timers 55:00

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Team members Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to discuss the importance of knowing who is who. Winters Morriss tells a couple stories of mistaken identities, while Raskin regales listeners with a tale about his days working as an electrician apprentice. The pair concludes the episode with talk about proper pie preparation.…

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Seeing the sites in NBA towns and the joys of SLC 48:09

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Team members Aaron Falk, Chris Kamrani, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to discuss a wide range of topics, like the joys of traveling as a beat reporter, the benefits of living in Salt Lake City and the allure of Target.

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Utes, Jazz and Tony Jones getting ejected 48:17

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Team members Tony Jones, Chris Kamrani, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss get together in Squeaky Table Studios to discuss Kaelin Clay's fumble against Oregon and how each member would handle it as coach. The team also talks about the Utah Jazz and what's going and right for the franchise trying to become a contender. And there's even a little talk about a rivalry between Tony and Ben.…

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Catching a glimpse of greatness 48:51

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Team members Kevin Winters Morriss and Ben Raskin get together in Squeaky Table Studios to break down LeBron James' performance against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. How great is LeBron James? And how will he respond to the pressure of trying to bring a title to Cleveland. And what does the victory mean for the Jazz? is it a sign of things to come or a blip on the radar?…

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World Series was Bum-tastic 44:15

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Team members Chris Kamrani, Kyle Goon and Ben Raskin get together in Squeaky Table Studios to break down the 2014 World Series. Discussing Madison Bumgarner's MVP performance, Kamrani explains the improbability of the Giants' run and how key decisions from Bruce Bochy gave San Francisco its third title in five years. Goon joined the show to add his own insight to the Fall Classic and helped break down the University of Utah as the Utes travel to Tempe to play No. 15 Arizona State. Questions regarding Kyle Whittingham’s job security, bowl eligibility and Travis Wilson’s performance against USC are discussed.…

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Better bet for a college scholarship - punter or long snapper 50:45

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In this week's episode, Chris Kamrani, Matt Piper, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss talk about the challenges of being an effective punter. How tough is the job? If you want a college scholarship, should you try punting? The team also discusses the University of Utah and its win over Oregon State.…

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Utah Utes paranoia; What to make of the Utah Jazz 47:11

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In this week's episode, Tony Jones, Matt Piper, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss talk about the Utah Utes football team's preparation for Oregon State and the Utes' increased paranoia toward the media. The team also talks about the Utah Jazz getting off to a fast start in the preseason and what it means for the upcoming NBA season.…

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Upset special for Utah Utes 38:18

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In this week's episode, Chris Kamrani, Kyle Goon, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss talk about the Utah Utes' victory at UCLA and who will be the team’s quarterback going forward. The team also talks about Utah State's win over BYU and Real Salt Lake's loss at Chivas USA.

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Agony of defeat for Utah Utes 45:01

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In this week's episode, Chris Kamrani, Kyle Goon, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss talk about the University of Utah's heartbreaking loss to Washington State. The team talks about Real Salt Lake, the pitfalls of being a beat reporter and the musical group each would like to cover.

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How about those rolling Utah Utes? 37:17

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In this week's episode, Chris Kamrani, Kyle Goon and Ben Raskin talk about Goon's adventures in Michigan, the University of Utah’s win at The Big House and a look forward to Washington State. The team talks about Derek Jeter's retirement and what longterm players mean to their clubs.

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Who are new stadiums serving, how will Utah fare at Michigan and a little Captain Von Trapp 44:23

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In this week's episode, Chris Kamrani, Kyle Goon, Kevin Winters Morriss and Ben Raskin talk about the amenities at new stadiums and if they’re improving fans' experiences at games. They also talk about the University of Utah's trip to Michigan and the increased emphasis on statistics in sports.

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Ray Rice and the NFL, can BYU go undefeated, how good are the Utah Utes? 40:44

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In this week's episode, Chris Kamrani, Kyle Goon, Kevin Winters Morriss and Ben Raskin talk about the NFL's response to the release of the Ray Rice video. The podcast team also talks about BYU's win over Texas and how the rest of the Cougars' schedule shakes out. The team wraps up the podcast with talk about the University of Utah’s win over Fresno State and what that means for the rest of the season.…

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Max Hall, Utah’s opening win, WWE's Steve Austin and Sheepherding 50:11

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In this week's episode Chris Kamrani, Matthew Piper, Kevin Winters Morriss and Ben Raskin catch up after a long Labor Day weekend. Ex-quarterback Max Hall's arrest in Arizona is discussed as well as the University of Utah's victory over Idaho State. Piper takes a look into this week's matchup against Fresno State, and the fellas talk about sheepherding and Stone Cold Steve Austin.…

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Are you ready for some college football? 33:22

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Aaron Falk, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss discuss the opening of the college football schedule and strength of schedule. Should Utah play a team like Idaho State? The team also talks about what's going on with the Utah Jazz.

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Are there still amateur athletes; Real Salt Lake's Mr. Shutout 39:32

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Aaron Falk, Ben Raskin and Kevin Winters Morriss discuss the ruling in the NCAA vs. Ed O'Bannon lawsuit and what it means for college sports. The team also talks about Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando, who set the MLS record for career shutouts.

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Paul George's injury and the aftermath 40:49

11 years ago40:49

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Aaron Falk and Ben Raskin discuss Paul George's injury and the aftermath for Team USA and the Pacers, the Salt Lake Bees, Real Salt Lake and the Utah Jazz. And Johnny Manziel.

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Is Travis Wilson the Utah Utes' sure-fire starting QB? 32:42

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Matt Piper, Kyle Goon, Kevin Winters Morriss and Ben Raskin talk about Utah Utes junior quarterback Travis Wilson and his hold on the starting job. Does his recent run-in with the law adversely influence his starting spot? How much is he loved by Utes fans?

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Utah Utes predictions and notes with a little cycling mixed in 29:06

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Aaron Falk, Chris Kamrani, Matt Piper, Kevin Winters Morriss and Ben Raskin talk about the upcoming Utah Utes football season, including offering some predictions and a chat about the starting quarterback spot. The team also talks about the Tour de France.

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Utah Jazz make some moves, World Cup wraps up and LeBron James comes home 41:24

11 years ago41:24

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Aaron Falk, Chris Kamrani, Kevin Winters Morriss and Ben Raskin discuss the moves the Utah Jazz made, like keeping Gordon Hayward. They also chat about LeBron James returning to Cleveland and Germany's World Cup victory.

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What would it take for the U.S. Men's National Team to compete at the World Cup and could Salt Lake City again host the Olympics? 41:44

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Aaron Falk, Chris Kamrani, Kevin Winters Morriss and Ben Raskin discuss what it would take for the U.S. Men's National Team to be a real player at the World Cup. Also the team talks about a story that Chris Kamrani wrote about the chances of Utah hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics

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What Dante Exum and Rodney Hood mean for the Utah Jazz, previewing the U.S. Men's National Team match against Belgium and Kyle Beckerman 47:23

11 years ago47:23