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Bleck & Abdalla

Westwood One Sports

Weekdays, 12–3 PM ET Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation.From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments,inthe moment. With

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141:16

Are the Oklahoma City Thunder a dirty team?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/21

The Oklahoma City Thunder evened the series with the San Antonio Spurs lsat night but much of the discussion is focusing on the ethics of Oklahoma City’s play. So far ratings for the NBA Playoffs have been terrific, with the Thunder/Spurs series rivaling great all-time matchups. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced this will be his final season, but Abdalla doesn’t buy it. Are the Chicago Bears setup for a disappointing season? Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken gave an update on

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140:51

How do James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers...

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/20

Geoff Schwartz was in for Abdalla today reacting with Bleck to last night’s wild comeback by the New York Knicks to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals. The NFL will be adding more international games, is this going to hurt the product for American fans? Expansion to the College Football Playoff appears imminent, driven by the Big Ten, what will the impact be? What can the Oklahoma City Thunder do to even the Western Conference Finals tonight with the San

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140:54

Wemby is the most “wow” athlete in sports since...

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/19

Victor Wembanyama was incredible for the San Antonio Spurs last night in their game one win of the Western Conference Finals over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Abdalla is concerned Wemby is getting fatigued because he didn’t play enough in the regular season. After Wemby’s performance last night, who was the last athlete you were wowed by? Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, Detroit Lions icon Barry Sanders and Chicago Bears legend Devin Hester were

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140:49

Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy, reunited and it...

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/18

Aaron Rodgers is officially back with the Pittsburgh Steelers, how good will he be reunited with Mike McCarthy? Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards congratulated the San Antonio Spurs with eight minutes remaining in the game, why? As the Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for the NBA Western Conference Finals, are teams like the Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets so far behind they need to start over? The Amazon Prime crew complained that ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news Thunder

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141:03

Is the better NFL slate this season Thanksgiving or...

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/15

The NFL Schedule was released last night, including a heavy emphasis on the best teams playing in prime time while some teams were left completely out. Which holiday got a better NFL slate this season: Thanksgiving or Christmas? Are we officially in the golden age of the NFL? What teams were the winners and which were the losers of this year’s schedule? Is this year’s schedule too tough for the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots to overcome? If your favorite team is playing on Thanksgiving

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140:44

NFL Schedule Release Day is here!

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/14

It’s NFL Schedule Release Day! A few more games have trickled in before the big reveal tonight. Reports are the season open with a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Do you like when your favorite team plays in nationally televised games or on holidays? Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal is not a fan of expanding the College Football Playoff, will the proposed changes ruin the regular season in the sport? With the NFL schedule coming out tonight, games will

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140:52

Is the San Francisco 49ers season over before it begins?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/13

The San Antonio Spurs have taken control of their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Is Victor Wembanyama become the most likeable star in the NBA? The NFL released their slate of international games, and Abdalla is out on the San Francisco 49ers this season because of it. Will LeBron James leave the Los Angeles Lakers because the franchise hurt his feelings? Who has the best roster in the NFL: the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks or another contender? Are we buying or selling stock on Los

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140:54

Trickle Week continues with more NFL scheduling drops

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/12

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished off the sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers last night, what will come next for LeBron James? If he leaves Hollywood, could James find his way to the Golden State Warriors? The NFL schedule continues to trickle out including the first Monday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills opening their new stadium with the Detroit Lions and a Thanksgiving Day tilt between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. Does the NFL

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139:45

Should Victor Wembanyama have been suspended for game 5?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/11

The New York Knicks finished off the Philadelphia 76ers, turning Xfinity Mobile Arena into Madison Square Garden South. Should Philly fans feel bad about selling their tickets to New Yorkers? What does the future hold for Joel Embiid in Philadelphia? Aaron Rodgers did not re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers over the weekend, what is going on with the future Hall of Fame quarterback? San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not be suspended follow his ejection last night against the Minnesota

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140:27

The Steelers don’t know where Aaron Rodgers is

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/08

A day after the report broke that Aaron Rodgers is heading to Pittsburgh, the Steelers GM Omar Khan told Westwood One Sports he doesn't know where the quarterback is. What is happening in Pittsburgh? After the Oklahoma City Thunder took care of the Los Angeles Lakers in game two, Lakers coach JJ Redick added to ongoing discussion of how the Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are officiated. Former San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings has signed with the Minnesota Vikings giving another

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140:48

What's the greatest guitar solo of all time?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/07

Aaron Rodgers is reportedly on his way to Pittsburgh and expected to sign with the Steelers. Is this a mistake for Mike McCarthy’s team who should instead focus on tanking? With Rodgers back, where do the Steelers rank among the top teams in the AFC? The New York Knicks are up 2-0 on the Philadelphia 76ers, if Joel Embiid doesn’t return how quickly could the series end? Can Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell find a way to get to the free throw line more and even their series with the Detroit

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140:37

Is SGA’s flopping a real issue for the NBA?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/06

The Oklahoma City Thunder easily dispatched of the Los Angeles Lakers last night despite LeBron James’ best efforts. Does L.A. have any hope of avoiding being swept without Luka Dončić? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t have an MVP type game, but that didn’t stop the discourse on his flopping. Is SGA’s flopping a real epidemic that NBA fans are suffering through? Warren Sharp’s NFL strength of schedule rankings are out, three specific teams stood out to Bleck and Abdalla: the Detroit Lions, New England

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141:00

Is Anthony Edwards the most fun player in the NBA to...

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/05

The New York Knicks throttled the Philadelphia 76ers tonight to continue their recent hot streak. Can anyone stop New York from making it to the NBA Finals? The Minnesota Timberwolves went into San Antonio and won game on against the Spurs, can Anthony Edwards’ crew find a way to win the series against Victor Wembanyama and company. Atlanta Falcons President Matt Ryan spoke about his team’s quarterbacks, Michael Penix, Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Is Atlanta in a tough spot at the league’s most important

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140:40

Will Patrick Mahomes be ready to start the season?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/04

The Boston Celtics were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Celtics star Jaylen Brown didn’t hold back after the game complaining about flopping and poor officiating. Will Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes be ready for the start of the season? After losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Orlando Magic fired coach Jamahl Mosley. Would former Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan or current Michigan coach Dusty May be a good fit coaching Paolo Banchero? Las Vegas Raiders quarterback

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140:49

Will Kirk Cousins and Deshaun Watson be starting...

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/05/01

The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a game seven against the Boston Celtics, can they carry forward their momentum to take the series on the road? When will the Las Vegas Raiders turn to Fernando Mendoza at quarterback from veteran Kirk Cousins? Looking ahead at the 2027 NFL Draft, the top five appears loaded especially at quarterback. How did the New York Knicks throttle the Atlanta Hawks to advance in the NBA Playoffs? The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow, are you into it? Will Cleveland Browns coach

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140:41

Where will George Pickens be catching touchdowns?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/04/30

Star receiver George Pickens has signed his franchise tag with the Cowboys, will he actually play for Dallas this season or could he be traded? Could the Los Angeles Rams transition at quarterback from Matthew Stafford to Ty Simpson rival the Green Bay Packers when they went from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love? If the Houston Rockets complete the comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers, will this go down as an all-time choke job for LeBron James? Ratings for the NBA Playoffs are at a 33 year high, was

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141:26

Will Mike Vrabel become too much of a distraction for...

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/04/29

Geoff Schwartz is in for Abdalla today, filling in with Bleck to give his thoughts on the NFL Draft. The guys discussed the Los Angeles Rams selection of Ty Simpson and how the quarterback will develop while sitting behind league MVP Matthew Stafford. Joel Embiid had a huge game for the Philadelphia 76ers last night, if he stays healthy could the Boston Celtics be in trouble? Will former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose be the first NBA MVP not to make the Hall of Fame? The NCAA basketball tournament

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140:52

Did Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson lie to us?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/04/29

The Pittsburgh Steelers used a rare free agent tender on Aaron Rodgers, but are we any closer on a decision from the future Hall of Fame quarterback’s return? New Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson’s recent comments on the team’s interest in appear to contradict his earlier comments, what’s going on? The eight seed Orlando Magic have pushed the top seeded Detroit Pistons to the brink, can Cade Cunningham’s crew come back? The Denver Nuggets survived against the Minnesota Timberwolves, is the

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141:10

Who was the big winner at the NFL Draft?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/04/27

The NFL Draft is in the books and we had a great time in Pittsburgh! Who was the big winner: the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys or Cleveland Browns? Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was wheeling and dealing again, acquiring linebacker Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings. A few days later, does the Los Angeles Rams selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson make any more sense? Did the Jacksonville Jaguars have the worst draft in the NFL? Did the new format of eight

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140:52

Live from Day Two of the NFL Draft!

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/04/24

It’s day two of the NFL Draft with Bleck and Abdalla continuing to broadcast live from Pittsburgh. The Los Angeles Rams selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the draft was the shocker of the night, Simpson sat down with us following his selection. We also had a chance to talk with his college teammate Kadyn Proctor who was selected by the Miami Dolphins. Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love will put to the test that team’s shouldn’t take a running back high as he was selected third

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