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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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139:27

Baseball is BACK!!!!

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2026/03/26

Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing MLB’s Opening Night broadcast on Netflix between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. Did Netflix lose the plot between the theatrics, scorebug, and missing the league’s first ABS challenge? Is Ty Simpson a legitimate 1st round pick and who should take their shot at him? Can Adam Silver REALLY put an end to tanking in the NBA? Is it okay that the NFL isn’t opening the season with the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks on Thursday because of

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141:06

The PERFECT Candidate for North Carolina

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/25

Bleck and Abdalla start the show by reacting to the news of Hubert Davis being fired as North Carolina’s Men’s Basketball head coach. Who should UNC consider and should Chicago Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan be interested in a return to college basketball? The guys are then joined by Russell Dorsey of Yahoo Sports and Apple TV to preview the Major League Baseball season. Is it bad that the Los Angeles Dodgers are once again heavy favorites to win it all? Do we truly appreciate how good Ohtani is

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142:55

Are the Chiefs BACK to being a Super Bowl Contender?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/24

Bleck and Abdalla start the show by reacting to the news of Tight End Travis Kelce returning to the Kansas City Chiefs on a 3-year deal and what it means for their Super Bowl outlook in 2026. Can they get back to their own ways and can they tread water with Justin Fields at the start of the season if needed? Can San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama make a late run at the NBA MVP award for this season? Where will Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James play next season with the rumors that he

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137:42

Is the Cinderella in March Madness GONE FOREVER?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/23

Bleck and Abdalla recap the first weekend of March Madness. Are Cinderella stories gone forever with the current state of college basketball? The guys then look at how their brackets look in their journey to “Beat the Raj.” Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba becomes the highest paid wide receiver in NFL history and how it will impact Rams wide receiver Pucca Nacua going forward. Did anyone watch the flag football this weekend and should NFL players like Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow

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140:08

Did your bracket survive day one?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/20

Geoff Schwartz filling in for Abdalla today joining Bleck on day two of March Madness. The guys looked back on yesterday’s big upsets including High Point’s win over Wisconsin. What is the biggest hole for an NFL contender to fill remaining this offseason? The Los Angeles Lakers are on a tear with Luka Dončić scoring 60 points last night, could he sneak past Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to become NBA MVP? What has been the best signing or trade so far during the NFL offseason

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138:22

One of the great sports days of the year!

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/19

March Madness is here! Bleck and Abdalla make their final tweaks to “Beat the Raj” before being joined by legendary college basketball broadcaster Fran Fraschilla of Westwood One Sports for one final preview before today’s games. Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham will miss extended time with a collapsed lung, where does the NBA MVP race now stand? The Los Angeles Lakers are hot with Luka Dončić and LeBron James finally to starting to play well off each other, could they make a deep playoff run

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141:13

Can Bleck and Abdalla get on the same page with their...

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/18

Team USA lost in the final of the World Baseball Classic and Abdalla isn’t having Mark DeRosa’s explanation for not using Mason Miller. Did the tournament simply mean more to Venezuela than Team USA? We’re halfway through the First Four, and Bleck and Abdalla are uniting to “Beat The Raj” in March Madness. Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby has spoken on the weird circumstances surrounding his cancelled trade to the Baltimore Ravens, does it make Baltimore look even worse? Westwood One Sports

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141:01

With Jaylen Waddle, are the Denver Broncos now the...

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/17

The guys open the show with the breaking news that the Denver Broncos are acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins in a trade that sends a first round pick to Miami. With Waddle joining Bo Nix, how do the Broncos now stack up in the AFC against top teams like the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens? The San Francisco 49ers have signed former Houston Texans receiver Christian Kirk, can Kyle Shanahan’s crew finally avoid injuries and get over the hump to win a Super Bowl? The First

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140:57

“I’m Duke!” March Madness is here!

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/16

The NCAA Tournament has been set, will all four #1 seeds make it to the Final Four as happened last year? Who are some of the dangerous teams that could bust your bracket? The Kansas City Chiefs have traded for New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields. Can Fields resurrect his career backing up Patrick Mahomes? A.J. Brown is still a member of the Philadelphia Eagles after the Los Angeles Rams reportedly kicked around the idea of acquiring him and trading Davante Adams. Is March Madness the best

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141:15

Is Kyler Murray an A+ signing for the Minnesota Vikings?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/13

Quarterback Kyler Murray is officially a Minnesota Viking. Is there anyway the former number one pick could lose a competition with former first round pick J.J. McCarthy? Could Baltimore Ravens franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson actually hit free agency in the future and leave the team? The Tennessee Titans have a new look, and our fashion expert Abdalla has strong thoughts on the new look. On the eve of the NCAA Tournament, whose idea was it to have an LED court? Should Miami of Ohio get to go

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141:01

Is Kyler Murray heading to the Minnesota Vikings for...

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/12

After his trade to the Baltimore Ravens was cancelled, Maxx Crosby is saying that he’ll be staying with the Las Vegas Raiders. Will that be the case, or could Crosby still be dealt to a new home? Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta denied the team got cold feet about the deal, do Bleck and Abdalla believe him? Free agent quarterback Kyler Murray is expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, but is also talking at a number of teams who may have openings next season. Who could those teams be? How

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140:14

Shady Wednesday?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/11

The Baltimore Ravens shocked the NFL world by backing out of their trade for Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby, then agreeing to a deal with former Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson to fill the same position. Did the Ravens act unethically and simply get cold feet? Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo scored 83 points last night, passing Kobe Bryant for second place all time. But was it an unethical record setting performance? What is going on Mark DeRosa not knowing where Team USA stood in

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141:03

The NFL Offseason Champion is the Tennessee Titans?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/10

After day one of free agency, are the Tennessee Titans the biggest winner in the NFL with their additions led by defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers. What is going on with the Las Vegas Raiders after they traded star edge rusher Maxx Crosby, then spent a ton of money on day one of free agency? Has free agent pass rusher Trey Hendrickson priced himself out from signing with potential suitors? Soren Petro from Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City joined the show to discuss the Chiefs signing of Super

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140:52

NFL Free Agent frenzy is here!

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/09

Bleck is back from vacation for the launch of NFL free agency. The Miami Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa this morning to kickoff the day’s news. Wide receiver Alec Pierce is returning to the Indianapolis Colts, will that help lead to a trade for Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown? Future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs, does he just want to avoid staying home all day with Taylor Swift? Speaking of the Chiefs, they add Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. Can

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140:32

Is Duke vs. North Carolina the best rivalry in sports?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/06

Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night was in again for Bleck, joining Abdalla. A new team has emerged as a potential landing spot for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby, the Baltimore Ravens. The Raiders also released Geno Smith, adding another quarterback to the free agent pool. Should the Arizona Cardinals pursue free agent quarterback Malik Willis or tank in 2026? With Duke and North Carolina renewing their rivalry tomorrow night, Abdalla and Josh debate the greatest rivalries in

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140:15

D.J. Moore is traded to the Buffalo Bills, is Maxx...

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/05

Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night again joined Abdalla as the show kicks off with the massive news that the Chicago Bears have traded receiver D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills. Will Moore be the number one receiver that quarterback Josh Allen badly needs? Now armed with another draft pick, are the Bears in a prime position to trade for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby? What does the Moore trade mean for Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown’s trade value? The New England Patriots

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138:22

NFL news is getting [Russell Wilson voice] spicy!

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/04

Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night in for Bleck today to chat up the returning Abdalla. The Arizona Cardinals are going to release quarterback Kyler Murray, where is the best spot for the former number one pick? The Minnesota Vikings or the Pittsburgh Steelers? The Indianapolis Colts placed the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones, did they put themselves in this position by trading two first round picks for cornerback Sauce Gardner? The Seattle Seahawks did not place the franchise tag

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138:58

Duke is back, time to drink the Haterade?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/03

John Lund in again for Bleck and Abdalla today. With Duke re-establishing themselves as dominant in college basketball, is it time to celebrate the teams we love to hate? Should dynasties be celebrated, not hated? Do we still hate teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Notre Dame? The Seattle Seahawks are not going to be place the franchise tag on Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, are they making a huge mistake? How high should Ohio State’s Arvell Reese be selected in the NFL Draft without having a

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139:04

Would you risk your marriage to watch the NFL...

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/03/02

John Lund is in for Bleck and Abdalla today, wondering if NFL owners can find a way to protect themselves from giving out terrible contracts to quarterbacks. John then plays Quarterback Match Game to find the perfect home for Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, Malik Willis and Tua Tagovailoa. John explains his love of the NFL Scouting Combine and how it affects his private life. Will Las Vegas Raiders star defender Maxx Crosby and Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown be traded? Which of the NFL’s final

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138:14

Report cards are in and the Dolphins are the NFL’s best?

Bleck & Abdalla ·

2026/02/27

Jeff Levack of WOFX in Albany filled in for Abdalla with the NFLPA’s report cards about NFL teams now public, who would’ve guessed the Miami Dolphins would be ranked first? What ownership groups stand out positively and negatively? Would a reunion between Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown and his former coach Mike Vrabel make sense for the New England Patriots? Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants to offer a $1 million prize to incentive the NBA’s biggest stars to participate in the dunk

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