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Vince Cellini from NBA TV spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about NBA Trade Deadline Day and the moves going on around the Association.

Vince also spoke about the matchup tonight between the Cavaliers and Knicks tonight at the Q. Sam and Brad are broadcasting live ahead of the game.

Knicks beat writer Tony Williams from Metro New York spoke with Sam and Brad as they broadcast live from Quicken Loans Arena ahead of the Cavaliers and New York Knicks.

Today's edition of Know Your Prospect takes us to Arlington,Texas to Martin High School, where head coach Bob Wager joined the Sam and Brad Show Wednesday.

Wager joined the show to talk about one of his former players, Myles Garrett and his preparation going into the NFL.

For the full interview, click right here.

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Adam Jardy OSU Buckeyes basketball beat writer spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about the recent struggles of the basketball Buckeyes in 2016-17.

His article in the Columbus Dispatch breaks down their season and Thad Matta's view on things.

For the full article, click here.

NBA.com and NBA TV's Lang Whitaker spoke with Sam and Brad Wednesday to talk about the calm before the storm as the NBA Trade Deadline looms Thursday at 4pm Eastern.

He says if anyone's positioned themselves to make a big move,  it's the Boston Celtics, who could be in play for Indiana's Paul George.

As far as our hometown Cleveland Cavaliers,  Iman Shumpert could be on the move, but Lang says they need all their parts for another run at the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

For the full interview, click here.

Indians beat writer for the Elyria Chronicle Telegram Chris Assenheimer spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about the Indians as they train in Goodyear, AZ.

He says with all the strengths the Indians have, it's the depth of the outfield which remains the most concerning.

The full interview can be heard right here.

The Fighting Irish of STVM will be getting ready to face the Vikings of North Canton Hoover tonight at LeBron James Arena.

The Irish are coming off a big win last week against Jackson, but they're not looking in the rear view. Coach Dru Joyce II of the Irish joined Sam and Brad Tuesday.

For the full interview, click here. 

Today's first edition of Know Your Prospect takes a look at Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is one of the more well-known prospects in the NFL Draft.

His high school coach at Gainesville (GA) High School, Bruce Miller joined the Sam and Brad Show on 1590 WAKR.

For the full interview, click here.

Longtime head football coach for the Garfield Golden Rams Bob Sax stepped down as the head coach after 15 seasons at the helm.

Both Kenmore High School and Garfield High School will merge next fall (Fall of 2017) and they will be looking for a new leader.

Akron Public Schools Athletic Director Joe Vassalotti spoke with Sam and Brad on Monday to talk about that process.

He plans on teaching mathematics at Kenmore/Garfield next year.  

NBA and breaking news reporter Andy Bailey from Bleacher Report spoke with Sam and Brad Monday to talk about the big trade involving DeMarcus Cousins going to the New Orleans Pelicans.

For the full interview click here.

The Kent State Golden Flashes are feeling good, coming off their upset of the University of Akron on Friday.

Head Coach of the Flashes Rob Senderoff joined the Sam and Brad Show Monday to talk about the big win as well as his team heading down the stretch of the regular season.

For the full interview, click here.

John Michael, play-by-play voice of the Cavaliers Radio Network spoke with Sam and Brad to talk Cavaliers as the majority of the team will get some rest for the All-Star Break.

For the full interview, click here.

Steve King from BrownsDailyDose.com spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell to talk about some of the Browns' free agency and draft needs.

The NFL Combine is at the end of the month and the Browns have the #1 and #12 picks in the NFL Draft in April.

For the full interview, click here.

Hoban head basketball coach TK Griffith spoke with Sam and Brad Friday to talk about the team as they head into their game with Padua Fransiscan tonight.

For the full interview, click here.

Indians reporter Zack Meisel from Cleveland.com and the Cleveland Plain Dealer spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell to talk about the Cleveland Indians as they head into the spring training season.

For the full interview, click here.

As we here at 1590 WAKR continue to celebrate Black History Month, we caught up with one of our community's most influential athletes, Akron native Butch Reynolds, who is doing some fantastic things in the community, both in Akron and Columbus.

He talked with Sam and Brad Wednesday about the importance of giving back to the community and how it all starts with our youths.

A graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School here in town,  Reynolds is currently a coach of track and field at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, and is involved in various community initiatives, including the Butch Reynolds Care For Kids Foundation.

He represented the United States in track and field in the 1988 Seoul Olympics, where he picked up a gold medal in the 4x400 relay and a silver in the 400 meters.

For the full interview, click here.

Cavaliers play-by-play man Fred McLeod from Fox Sports Ohio spoke with Sam and Brad Wednesday to talk about the team's workmanlike win over Minnesota Tuesday and their game tonight against the Indiana Pacers.

 The full interview can be heard below.

Steve White, the head coach of the Buchtel Griffins, spoke with Sam and Brad Wednesday ahead of the City Series Boys Basketball Championship Friday with the Ellet Orangemen.

The Barberton Magics are getting ready to hit the hardwood tonight against Kent Roosevelt in a Suburban League tilt.

The Magics will be getting ready to head to Copley for a playoff matchup against the Indians in March.

Head coach for Barberton Jack Greynolds Jr says things are going well in the Magic City for his team.

For the full interview, click here. 

Head coach of the Copley Indians Mark Dente spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell Tuesday to talk about his team's seeding in the upcoming state tournament in the Division I Canton district.

The undefeated Indians will take on Aurora tonight in a Suburban League contest.

For the full interview, click here.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Executive Director Joe Horrigan spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell Monday afternoon.

 Joe spoke a little bit about this year's Class of 2017 and a little bit about what goes into the selection process.

For the full interview, click here.

Morten Andersen, longtime NFL Placekicker and one of the members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2017 joined the Sam and Brad Show to talk about the big news about being enshrined in Canton.

Sports columnist Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about some of the experimental extra inning rules as it relates to baseball.

For the full interview, click here. 

Mark Fisher, the head coach of the Ellet Orangemen spoke with Sam and Brad Friday to talk about his team heading into their matchup tonight with Massillon.

Copley head basketball coach Mark Dente spoke with Sam and Brad Friday to talk about his undefeated squad taking on Highland tonight.

Coach Dente also talked about the tournament drawings as well.

For the full interview, click here.

It's a Pick 3 Thursday on the Sam and Brad Show and the fellas decided who was going to put the most points up for today's Wager of the Day! 

 You can listen to the Sam and Brad Wager of the Day every Monday-Friday on 1590 WAKR at 5:25 p.m.

Jason Taylor, former University of Akron Zip, and 15-year NFL vet spoke with Sam and Brad Thursday to talk about his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017.

For the full interview, click here.

The Louisville School District has decided to not join the Federal League for interscholastic athletics and will be independent for the forseeable future.

Sports writer Joe Scalzo from the Canton Repository joined the Sam and Brad Show Thursday to talk about Louisville's decision and what it means for them moving forward.

 The full interview is below. For a link to Joe's article, click here.

The Mogadore Wildcats have had a successfull 2016-17 and will look to continue that success as they wind down the regular season and get ready for the tournament.

Russ Swartz, head basketball coach of the Wildcats spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell Thursday afternoon.

 The Wildcats are in first place in the PTC County Division. 

Wednesday's Wager of the Day is here and tonight's wagers center around tonight's Cavs game against Indiana and the Ohio State contest vs Rutgers in the Big Ten.

 We shall see who wins!

Nate Ulrich, Browns beat reporter for the Akron Beacon Journal joined the Sam and Brad Show to talk about what free agent quarterback could possibly help the Browns moving forward.

For the full interview, click here.

University of Akron Zips men's basketball head coach Keith Dambrot spoke with Sam and Brad Wednesday to talk about last night's buzzer-beating win over Ball State on Tuesday.

The Zips are now 20-4 on the season and 10-4 in the MAC. They will take on Eastern Michigan Friday, Feb 10 in Yipsilanti.

For the full interview, click here.

The City Series Girls Basketball Championship is just one day away, and the Firestone Lady Falcons will be ready for a stiff challenge in the form of the Buchtel Lady Griffs.

Head coach of the Falcons team, Theresa Clere joined Sam and Brad in studio to talk about her team and her first season with Firestone.

Today's Sam and Brad Wager of the Day centers around tonight's Akron Zips and Ball State Game, as well as tonight's Columbus Blue Jackets game.

We wlll see who wins!

You can catch the Wager of the Day on 1590 WAKR every Monday-Friday.

Head coach of the STVM Fighting Irish Dru Joyce II spoke with Sam and Brad Tuesday ahead of their matchup with the Knights of Archbishop Hoban.

Former Seahawks great Kenny Easley joined Sam and Brad Tuesday afternoon to talk about his induction for the Class of 2017 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

For the full interview, click here.

The tournament drawings for the girls' basketball state tournament took place this weekend, and the Norton Lady Panthers are ready for a deep run in the Division II bracket.

Head Coach Brian Miller joined the Sam and Brad Show Tuesday to talk about his team's season and the challenges that lie ahead.

"We have big aspirations here at Norton, and I know our girls are ready to take the district by storm, and make our community proud in the next 3-4 weeks," Miller said.

The Class of 2017 for the Pro Football HOF has been announced and more of pro football's greatest players will be enshrined in Canton this summer.

Pete Fierle from the Pro Football HOF joined the Sam and Brad Show Monday to talk about it.

Sam and Brad got things going on a Monday with the Wager of the Day on a Vending Machine Monday!

Tonight's action, for entertainment purposes only, centers around the Washington Wizards and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

One of the inductees to the Pro Football HOF, Jason Taylor found out the good news over the weekend that he will be enshrined in Canton as part of the Class of 2017.

One of his former coaches, Lee Owens, former head coach at the University of Akron, current head coach at Ashland University spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about how Jason committed himself to the game of football.

For the full interview, click here. 

The Big Game has come and gone and the New England Patriots have won another one, giving Bill Belichick and Tom Brady 5 rings.

NFL writer Vinnie Iyer from the Sporting News was in Houston for the game, and he came on with Sam and Brad Monday to talk about his thoughts on the Falcons and Pats.

For the full interview, click here.