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DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 05: Andrew Bogut #6 of the Dallas Mavericks sits on the bench in the first hal...
Chris Verlod

Sam Amick Joins The Lo-Down – 2/28

Sam Amick, KHTK NBA Insider/USA Today, joins the show to talk about the NBA's tanking problem, the idea of a farm system in the NBA, and sports gambling.
6 years ago
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Jack Black attends the 'Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle' UK premiere ...
Chris Verlod

Garrett Temple Joins The Lo-Down -2/228

Garrett Temple joined the show to talk about the Kings season so far, what to look forward to next year, and his thoughts on Jumanji.
6 years ago
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 19: Robotic jockeys control camels during a race at ...
Chris Verlod

Getting Over The Hump: The Lo-Down – 2/28

On the Wednesday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the NBA, NFL, and MLB. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
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Jason Ross

J.Ross: What Do You Do When Both Teams Think It’s Best to Lose?

I believe when you are in competition you do your best to win.  I think the players and the coaches genuinely do that.  There could be instances though when organizations inform coaches that they want certain players to play more.
6 years ago
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 10: A Comic Con attendee poses as Blankman during the 2014 New York Comic Co...
Chris Verlod

Superhero or Not: The Lo-Down – 2/27

On the Tuesday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the NBA, NFL, and NCAA. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
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Chris Verlod

Jim Peterson Joins The Lo-Down – 2/26

Jim Peterseon, Minnesota Timberwolves Analyst, joins the show to talk about tonight's game against the Kings, and the Timberwolves playoff push this season. 
6 years ago
EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 20: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts to a play...
Chris Verlod

Trying To Solve Everyone’s Problems: The Lo-Down – 2/26

On the Monday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the NCAA, NBA, and NFL. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
DURHAM, NC - JANUARY 23: Dennis Smith Jr. #4 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack drives in for a d...
Chris Verlod

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: The Lo-Down – 2/23

On the Friday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the NBA, NFL, and College Sports. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 22: Jocelyne Larocque #3 of Canada refuses to wear her silver med...
Chris Verlod

Do You Really Win A Silver Medal: The Lo-Down – 2/22

On the Thursday edition of the Lo-Down Damien covers everything from the NBA, NFL, and the Winter Games. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder slam dunks the ball and get...
Chris Verlod

Fred Katz Joins The Lo-Down – 2/22

Fred Katz, Norman Transcript, joined the show to talk about the upcoming Oklahoma City Thunder game against the Kings tonight, and the Thunder season so far.
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 27: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban in the crowd at their game against the ...
Chris Verlod

SHEEEEEIIIII—- The Lo-Down – 2/21

On the Wednesday edition of the Lo-Down Damien covers everything from the NBA, NFL, and the scandal in Dallas. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Mark Cuban, chairman of AXS TV and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, lis...
Chris Verlod

Sam Amick Joins The Lo-Down – 2/21

Sam Amick, KHTK NBA Insider/USA Today, joins the show to talk about the big story of the day with the Dallas Mavericks and what will be learned from the situation, and Cuban being fined for talking about tanking.
6 years ago
NEW YORK - JULY 30: (L-R) Richard Price, Clarke Peters, Seth Gilliam,Wendell Piere, David Simon and...
Chris Verlod

Jonathan Abrams Joins The Lo-Down – 2/21

Writer Jonathan Abrams, All The Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of the Wire, joined the show to talk about his book, and the history of the HBO show The Wire.
6 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Fergie performs the National Anthem during the NBA All-Star Game 201...
Chris Verlod

Little Breathy, Dog: The Lo-Down – 2/20

On the Tuesday edition of the Lo-Down the guys covered everything from the NBA, NFL, and MLB. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
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Jason Ross

J.Ross: NBA, No Need To Change Your Playoff Format

The NBA All-Star Weekend just wrapped up and one of the takeaways from the showcase in Los Angeles was the league’s continued discussion of modifying their playoff format.  Over the last couple of years there has been a ground swell of discussion of making sure the top 16 teams make the post-season.  For years the […]
6 years ago
LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 13: Josh Howard #5 of the Rookie Team is defended by Mike Dunleavy #34 of th...
Chris Verlod

Random: The Lo-Down – 2/16

On the Friday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the Sacramento Kings, the NBA All-Star Game, and the NFL. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: A general view of the stage at the European Premiere of Marvel Studi...
Chris Verlod

Garrett Temple Joins The Lo-Down – 2/15

Sacramento Kings guard Garrett Temple joined the guys to talk about the team before the All-Star Break, and what the plan is for the team for the rest of the season.
6 years ago
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Chris Verlod

Is D Passing? The Lo-Down – 2/15

On the Thursday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the Sacramento Kings, NBA, and the upcoming All-Star Game. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
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Chris Verlod

Sam Amick Joins The Lo-Down – 2/14

Sam Amick, KHTK NBA Insider/USA Today, joins the guys for their weekly talk and discuss the first half of the season before the All-Star game.
6 years ago
CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 25: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a photo during th...
Chris Verlod

What Happened: The Lo-Down -2/14

On the Wednesday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the NBA and the Sacramento Kings. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 17: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines...
Jason Ross

J.Ross: Stop With The Loser Mentality Already

Words come into our vernacular and sometimes never leave.  Like most things, this can be good and it can be bad.  One term that drives me crazy is “tanking”.  This is something that has been attached to the NBA and many aren’t letting it go.  Please let it go.  I believe it is meant to […]
6 years ago
CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 15: Nate Sestina #4 of the Bucknell Bison reacts after making a three-po...
Chris Verlod

BINGO!!!!: The Lo-Down – 2/13

On the Tuesday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the NBA, NFL, and Sacramento Kings. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
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Jason Ross

J.Ross: How The Warriors Are Keeping Things Interesting

The Warriors are just climbing through the NBA season.
6 years ago
BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Former Boston Celtics player Kevin Garnett looks on during a game between...
Chris Verlod

Magic Hoodie: The Lo-Down – 2/12

On the Monday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the NBA, NFL, and Sacramento Kings. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago