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• HGA is a new player in the card grading game and is coming under some harsh criticism from some in the card community. Are those claims justified? Listen to this weeks show to find out
• The open period for NFL teams to label players with the franchise tag has begun. What is the potential destination for some of the top players in the league....get our take on this weeks show
• new product releases scheduled for the week of March 1st include Donruss Basketball, Revolution Basketball, Plates and Patches Football and Panini One Football

 Houston Texans  20 @ KC Chiefs  34

 Seahawks  38 @ Atlanta Falcons  25

New York Jets  17 @ Buffalo Bills  27

Chicago Bears  27 @Detroit Lions  23

Packers  43 @ Vikings  34

Miami Dolphins  11 @ NE Patriots  21

Philly Eagles  17 @ Washington NFL  27

LV Raiders  34 @ Carolina Panthers  30

Indy Colts  20 @ Jax Jaguars  27

Cleveland Browns  6 @Baltimore Ravens  38

LA Chargers  16 @ Cincinnati Bengals  13

TB Buccaneers  23 @ NO Saints  34

Arizona Cardinals  24 @ SF 49ers  20

Dallas Cowboys  17 @ LA Rams  20

Steelers  26 @ New York Giants  16

 Titans  16 @Denver Broncos  14 

• In the NFL 77 false/positive COVID-19 tests were reanalyzed and came back negative. This is a sigh of relief for those teams who suspended practice for fear of an outbreak but should also serve as a sign to the NFL to ensure those provide and collect the data of these tests provide accurate information the first time around. In other news, the Baltimore Ravens has cut ties with probowl safety Earl Thomas sighting conduct detrimental to the team. This steams from an altercation at practice in which Thomas punched fellow teammate Chuck Clark. This isn't the first incident involving Thomas and apparently team leaders had enough.
• The NBA playoffs roll along with one exciting game after another. Luka Doncic hit a game winning 3 pointer with no time left on the clock to tie the series 2-2 with the Clipper. The Jazz beat the Nuggets to go up 3-1, Raptors won the series against the Nets, the Celtics eliminated the 76ers, Lakers went up 3-1 on the Trailblazers, Bucks went up 3-1 on the Magic, Rockets and Thunder are tied 2-2 and the Heat eliminated the Pacers.
• MLB announced their latest power rankings and are as follows: 5. Yankees 4. Twins. 3. A's 2. Rays 1. Dodgers.
• NHL playoffs continued to the 2nd round with 8 teams remaining. the Bruins are up 1-0 on the Lightening, the Golden Knights are up 1-0 on the Canucks, the Flyers face the Islanders and the Avalanche face the stars.

• The Washington Football Team continues to have issues. In addition to the misconduct allegations, Issues with Derrius Guice, and the name change, Ron Rivera has now been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. He should see a full recovery but our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
• The NBA playoffs continue to bring excitement to the bubble. The Heat, Celtics, Raptors and Rockets all have 2-0 leads while the Bucks/Magic, Lakers/Trailblazers, Nuggets/Jazz and Clippers/Mavs are all tied 1-1.
• The San Diego Padres became the first team in MLB history to hit grand-slams in 4 consecutive games.
• NHL playoffs continued and 4 teams have been eliminated. They are the Blue Jackets, Hurricanes, Coyotes and Capitals.

• The first week of padded practice has begun in the NFL and the injury bug has already hit. Cowboys DT Gerald McCoy will be out for the season with a ruptured quad tendon. Eagles DT Javon Hargrave sustained a pectoral injury and will miss multiple weeks. Finally, 49ers WR Jalen Hurd had his season come to an end with a torn ACL. 
• The NBA playoffs are underway and Monday brought us 4 great games. Winners included the Clippers over the Mavs, The Celtics over the 76ers, the Raptors downed the Net and the Nuggets took down the Jazz.
• UFC 252 took place over the weekend and brought an exciting card. In the main event Champion Stipe Miocic ruined Daniel Comiers retirement party by taking the 3rd fight of the trilogy with a unanimous decision victory. Also Jon Jones has vacated his light heavyweight title in what is speculated to be an attempt at a superfight with heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.
• NHL playoffs continued over the weekend. The Lightning defeated the Blue Jackets to go up 3-1, the Avalanche defeated the Coyotes to also go up 3-1. The Bruins took down the Hurricanes to take 3-1 lead in that series and the Blues defeated the Canucks to take the series lead 3-1.