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Tim Stried from the OHSAA spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell to talk about the new regulations in high school baseball as it relates to pitch counts.

Play-by-play voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers Radio Network John Michael caught up with Sam and Brad on a Feel Good Friday to talk about the Cavs as they look towards their clash with the San Antonio Spurs Saturday.

The Cavs picked up a win last night over the Suns 118-103 at the Q. For the full interview, listen here.

Listen here for Sam and Brad's Thursday Wager of the Day on a Pick 3 Thursday. Winner gets a pick 3 lottery ticket.

Brad's on a 4-game win streak, and Sam, Brad, and Justin each pick 3 players in tonight's NBA action to see who scores the most.

Will Brad's streak continue? Tune in Friday to find out!

Scotty D in Vegas picked against the spread for both the AFC and NFC Championships for entertainment purposes only here on on a Thursday.

FoxSportsOhio Cavaliers' Sideline reporter Allie Clifton spoke with Sam and Brad to talk a little Wine and Gold heading into tonight's game with the Suns and the Saturday matchup with the Spurs.

The Cavs and Suns tip things off at the Q at 7pm tonight. You can catch the action on 1590 WAKR and Allie on FoxSportsOhio.

Browns beat writer Steve Doerschuk spoke with Sam and Brad Thursday to discuss Gregg Williams' introductory press conference and what he brings to the Cleveland organization.

For the full interview, click here. 

Sam and Brad , in addition to Justin, continued their Wager of the Day on a Galley Boy Wednesday to see how many total fouls will be called in the Ohio State/Nebraska game.

Brad's been on a four game winning streak, being the closest to the attendance at the University of Akron Zips game last night at the JAR.

We will see who wins! 

Coach Keith Dambrot from the University of Akron Zips spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about last night's win over Ohio University and preview the Friday matchup with Eastern Michigan.

For the full interview, click here. 

STVM Fighting Irish head basketball coach Dru Joyce II spoke about his team's matchup with Ellet Thursday night.

Also Dru weighed in on Cavs' superstar and one of his former players, LeBron James not getting foul calls during the course of a game.

Sam and Brad along with Justin got into the Tuesday Wager of the Day.

Today the fellas played "Guess the Attendance" at the University of Akron/Ohio University basketball game. Winner gets themselves a $2 scratch-off lottery ticket.

 Listen to see how many people they think will show up to tonight's game! 

Mark Budzinski, the new manager of the Akron Rubberducks joined the Sam and Brad Show Tuesday to talk about his new venture, and how excited he is for the opportunity to lead the Eastern League Champs at Canal Park.

Budzinski comes to Akron from the Lynchburg Hillcats.

For the full interview, click here. 

NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews discussed his favorite football memories as well as his new book,  Inside the NFL's First Family: My Life of Football, Faith, and Fatherhood.

Matthews played 19 years in the NFL and was inducted into the Pro Football HOF in 2007.

He's looking forward to the NFC Championship game where his son Jake (Falcons) will suit up against nephew Clay (Packers).

For the full interview, click here. 

Sam and Brad offered their take on the Cavaliers' loss at the hands of Golden State last night in the Oracle, saying they needed to show more fight against their rivals.

Cavs' beat writer from Cleveland Scene Chris Parker also joined in on the conversation as well, saying the game meant more to the Warriors than it did to the Cavaliers.

The Sam and Brad Wager of the Day for Monday:

Whichever one of our guys hand-picked "Big 3" has the highest point total in the Cavs/Warriors game tonight can pick out three items out of the work vending machine. Loser has to pay up in terms of getting 3 items for the winner.

Justin says Kyrie Irving,  Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson will have the most combined points.

Brad says Kevin Durant,  LeBron James,  and Klay Thompson will have the most combined points.

Sam says Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and LeBron James will have the most combined points.

 Tune in Tuesday to see who comes out on top!

Zac Jackson from Pro Football Talk.com joined the Sam and Brad Show Monday to talk about the AFC Championship between the Steelers and Patriots and the NFC Championship between the Falcons and Packers.

For the full interview, click here.

Campy Russell from FoxSports Ohio joined Sam and Brad to break down the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors as well as discuss the budding rivalry between the two teams.

The game can be heard at 8pm on 1590 WAKR. The full interview can be heard here.  

Lunch is on the line for Monday as the fellas pick the NFL Divisional playoffs as well as the points! 

Brad and Justin will each get Girl Scout Cookies for taking the "over" on the Ohio State/Wisconsin game from last night. The teams scored more than 134 points on Thursday.

Who wins, the playoffs? More importantly, who wins lunch?

Listen as the guys make their wager below.

 The Sam and Brad Wager of the Day can be heard every Monday through Friday on 1590 WAKR.  Sam is 1-2, Brad is 2-1, and Justin's undefeated at 3-0.

Dwight Blair, one of the event coordinators for the Mercy Medical Center Classic Basketball tournament at North Canton Hoover High School, spoke with Sam and Brad Friday.

The tournament will take place Saturday and Sunday and will feature teams like Canton McKinley, Canton Central Catholic, and the host Hoover Vikings.

For more information visit their Facebook page. 

Matt Williamson, former NFL and college scout, and current writer for The Score and Today's Pigskin spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell ahead of the NFL Divisional Playoffs.

For the full interview, click here. 

Brad Russell and Sam Bourquin spoke with veteran broadcaster Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton about the Chargers' move to Los Angeles to give the NFL two teams moving forward.

ACC Network Analyst and former Clemson Tigers head football coach  Tommy Bowden spoke with Sam and Brad about Deshaun Watson's prospects of joining the NFL, as well as the Tigers winning the National Title.

The Sam and Brad Wager of the Day for Thursday on 1590 WAKR. Justin's been doing well at 2-0 since the show began,and he took the "over" on the Ohio State/Wisconsin basketball game. 

The point total for the game (for entertainment purposes only of course, is 134 total points). Brad also took the over, Sam was contrarian and took the under. 

The winner gets to pick an order of Girl Scout cookies of their choosing. Brad's struggling at 0-2, Sam's 1-1 so far since they've started the wager of the day.

We'll see what happens! 

Scotty D in Vegas made his picks against the spread in the NFL Divisional playoffs for entertainment purposes only.

Steve Dies spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell to talk about the 30th annual Bill Dies Memorial Wrestling Tournament at Firestone HS.

The event will take place Friday and Saturday. Tickets are 8 dollars for adults, 7 dollars for students and seniors, and 2 for grade school students.

There will be 48 teams representing at the tournament with over 500 wrestlers. 

The tournament is named for William (Bill) Dies, who was a longtime booster of high school wrestling in northeast Ohio, and co-founder of the Ohio Youth Wrestling Association.

For more information on the tournament, click here.

Todd Blackledge, head boys' basketball coach at North Canton Hoover High School and college football analyst at ESPN joined Sam and Brad Thursday to talk about the Vikings' win over Jackson earlier in the week.

For the full interview, click here. 

Men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot from the University of Akron joined Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell talked about the win over Central Michigan last night in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Andy Benoit from Sports Illustrated and MMQB joined Sam and Brad to talk NFL Playoffs Wednesday.

For the full interview, click here. 

Chris Parker from Cleveland Scene spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about the Cavs' loss to the Jazz in Utah last night.

Parker also addressed the travel problems the Cavaliers and Blazers have experienced heading to the Pacific Northwest due to the inclement weather. 

The game is scheduled to tip off at 10:30pm. For the full interview, click here.

1590 WAKR's Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell caught up with Copley head boys' basketball coach Mark Dente Wednesday to talk about his undefeated team after a defeat of Nordonia last night.

For the full interview, click here. 

Larry Kehres, former Mt Union Purple Raiders head football coach and current athletic director chatted with Sam and Brad on his nod to be elected to the College Football HOF in Atlanta.

Phil Savage, Executive Director of the Senior Bowl joined Sam and Brad to talk about the upcoming game January 28 in Mobile, AL.

For the full interview, click here. 

Tim May, Ohio State Football beat writer, joined the Sam and Brad Show to discuss various OSU football players declaring for the upcoming NFL Draft.

Steve King from Browns Daily Dose discussed the departure of Pep Hamilton as offensive coordinator of the Browns to join Jim Harbaugh in the college ranks in Ann Arbor. 

 For the full interview click here. 

Cavaliers beat writer Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal spoke with Sam and Brad Tuesday about the Cleveland Cavaliers, their matchup with the Jazz tonight in Salt Lake City, and the addition of Kyle Korver to the lineup.

For the full interview, click here. 

Brad Sellers, News 5 Cavaliers Analyst, also analyst on the Cavaliers Radio Network spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell Monday after their win over the Phoenix Suns Sunday night. 

Bill Bender, Sporting News College Football Writer spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell Monday  to speak about the National Championship Game between Alabama and Clemson tonight at Raymond James Stadium.

Gerry Rardin, former Walsh Jesuit football coach spoke with Sammy B Thursday to talk about one of his former players stepping into a big role during NFL Wild Card Weekend.

Scotty D from Vegas is back once again, picking against the spread in the NFL playoffs and offered his take on the National Championship Game for entertainment purposes only.

Dana Balash, the sports director of WFMJ-TV in Youngstown, Ohio spoke with our own Sam Bourquin today to talk about the Penguins going to the FCS Championship in 2017.

They will play James Madison on Saturday.