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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
SECTIONAL FINAL FRIDAY REPLAY: Honeoye battles South Seneca, Lyons takes on Marcus Whitman, Mynderse clashes with Hornell (webcast)
FL1 Radio was live on Friday night for three games during the opening night of the Section V Basketball Championship weekend. The boys took the floor at Blue Cross Arena while the girls lit up ... more
FRESH TAKES: TGL, NFL New Year, and RIP Kingda Ka (podcast)
There was no exact plan for Fresh Takes, but it wasn't for long. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discussed the opening season of TGL. The guys talked about the latest from the NFL as they ... more
SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL REPLAY: Lyons takes on Avon, Mynderse clashes with Waterloo Tuesday night in Sectional semifinals (webcast)
A postseason doubleheader of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball was on tap Tuesday night as Lyons, Mynderse and Waterloo attempted to punch their ticket to a sectional final at the Blue Cross Arena this weekend ... more
RADIO REPLAY: Marcus Whitman, Lyons headline Monday night B2 semifinal doubleheader (webcast)
The first week of March begins with girls basketball in Section V taking centerstage. FL1 Radio is live from Canandaigua for the Class B2 semifinals doubleheader. Game one features the #2 seed Marcus Whitman Wildcats ... more
SECTIONAL RADIO REPLAY: Marcus Whitman, Lyons battle in Class B2 boys basketball quarterfinal (webcast)
FL1 Radio was live for Sectional basketball, with the boys Class B2 Quarterfinal round kicking things off. The #5 seed Marcus Whitman Wildcats traveled to the #4 seed Lyons Lions on Saturday afternoon. The rematch ... more
FRESH TAKES: Ovechkin Nears History, MLB and NFL Trade Winds (podcast)
With the 4 Nations in the rearview mirror, the NHL has the headlines once again. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss Capitals' legend Alex Ovechkin nearing Wayne Gretzky's all-time career goals tally. Meanwhile, a couple ... more
UPSTATE HOOPS: 2025 Sectional Preview (podcast)
The second season is officially here for Wayne-Finger Lakes basketball teams as the 2025 Sectional Tournaments are tipping off. Jim Sinicropi, Kyle Evans, and Paul Russo break down the brackets for each classification that sees ... more
FRESH TAKES: 4 Nations Face-Off wins big, NBA struggles in another All Star (podcast)
The first weekend of 2025 without football didn't leave much to not be discussed. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the 4 Nations Face-Off as it has gripped much of the talking points across ... more
UPSTATE HOOPS: Regular season finale, games of importance, power rankings (podcast)
The final days of the 2024-25 regular season are here for Wayne-Finger Lakes basketball. Jim Sinicropi, Kyle Evans, and Paul Russo recap the week that saw some shake-ups happen. Next, the power rankings are refreshed, ... more
FRESH TAKES: Down with the Chiefs (podcast)
No three-peat in the NFL, as the Eagles defeated the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap the game and what were the key differences in a game that ultimately wasn't ... more
WEBCAST REPLAY: Waterloo, Mynderse turn out an instant classic on snowy Wednesday night
FL1 Radio returns to the Arthur L. Baker Gym in Seneca Falls for Wednesday night action in Finger Lakes East boys basketball. The week continues for Mynderse Academy as the Blue Devils welcome the Waterloo ... more
