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FRESH TAKES: Thunder win first NBA title, sending the sports world into summer (podcast)
The sports world is off to the summer with the Thunder winning the NBA Finals. Nick Felice and Paul Russo react to the seven-game series that left some fans wanting more following an injury to ... more
FRESH TAKES: Panthers repeat the Oilers, Thunder look to close out (podcast)
The Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the series that saw the Panthers repeat on the Oilers, and what it means for the sport. The guys then turn ... more
FRESH TAKES: OKC and Indy tied, Florida handling Edmonton (podcast)
The championship series for the NBA and NHL rolls on. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the games so far and what to expect the rest of the way. The guys discuss Paul's trip to ... more
FRESH TAKES: Thibs out in New York, NBA and Stanley Cup Finals (podcast)
The NBA landscape changed greatly in a week. Nick Felice and Paul Russo preview the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder, which feature small markets on the big stage. The guys also react to ... more
FRESH TAKES: Knicks and Wolves on the brink, Carolina breaks through (podcast)
The conference finals in the NBA and NHL are nearing conclusions, with varying storylines in each series. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the Knicks and Timberwolves looking to extend their seasons on the brink ... more
FRESH TAKES: NBA Lottery, Playoffs, and the PGA (podcast)
The NBA takes center court on today's Fresh Takes. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the latest in the playoffs, as the Pacers take the first spot in the conference finals. The guys react to ... more
FRESH TAKES: NBA Playoffs go crazy, Game Sevens, Thunderbolts* review (podcast)
The NBA Playoffs have hit a high gear in the second round. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the crazy round so far as the Knicks look to follow the Pacers lead to taking two ... more
FRESH TAKES: NBA Playoffs getting chippy, NFL Draft recap (podcast)
It has been an interesting NBA Playoffs so far, but one thing that has caught the eye of many is the intensity amplified. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the perceived increased physicality and chippiness ... more
BILLS WEEKLY: 2025 Draft recap (podcast)
Bills Weekly makes a spring return to recap and review the 2025 NFL Draft. Jim Sinicropi, Kyle Evans, and Paul Russo go over the picks for the Buffalo Bills. They talk about where they fit ... more
FL1 SPORTS: Kyle Petty on the 29th Charity Ride Across America (podcast)
Kyle Petty is a legend in NASCAR who enjoys getting on his motorcycle and hitting the open road away from the track. He has since turned that love of riding bikes into a successful charity ... more
FRESH TAKES: NFL Draft week and trophy hunting in the NBA and NHL (podcast)
The NFL Draft is this week. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about what to expect and whether Nick is excited for the Giants' selection. The postseason is here for the NBA and NHL. Nick ... more
FRESH TAKES: You can’t escape the portal (podcast)
The transfer portal never seems to close. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss what became one of the biggest sports headlines from the weekend as Nico Iamaleava departed Tennessee after holding out from a spring ... more
FRESH TAKES: Chomp championship, Duke chokes again, Pirate problems (podcast)
The Florida Gators took home their third men's basketball championship this week. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap the game against Houston and discuss all things related to the Final Four, including Duke's collapse and ... more
FRESH TAKES: Torpedo bats or pitching hacks (podcast)
The first full weekend of the MLB season is in the books, and torpedo bats are the talking point. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap the weekend and debate whether the bats make a difference ... more
FRESH TAKES: 2025 MLB preview (podcast)
It is a favorite each year on Fresh Takes, the MLB season preview episode. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss all things for the upcoming baseball season. From what to expect in each division to ... more
FRESH TAKES: March Madness 2025 (podcast)
Time to get those brackets busted, it is time for March Madness. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the 2025 edition of the NCAA Tournament. They review which games have their attention and where those ... more
FRESH TAKES: On the eve of March Madness (podcast)
March Madness is about to start, and tickets are being punched this week. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss what to look for in conference tournament week leading up to Selection Sunday. The guys debate ... more
FL1 RADIO REPLAY: Lyons takes on Hornell in girls Class B state qualifier (webcast)
FL1 Radio was live for Tuesday's Section V Class B Girls Basketball Playdown. Class B2 champions Lyons Lions headed south to face the Class B1 champions Hornell Red Raiders. The winner moves on to the ... more
SECTIONAL SATURDAY REPLAY: Waterloo vies for B1 title, Wayne looks to repeat as Class A champions (webcast)
FL1 Radio was live from Blue Cross Arena for Sectional Final Saturday. Up first was the Class B1 final as the Waterloo Tigers searched for their first sectional title since 1972 as they took on ... more
