In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Hugh Millen about the WBC rules, his tempered excitement with the NBA expansion news, why Emanuel Wilson is not the answer to Kenneth Walker’s departure, plus where and how the Seahawks can improve their running back room, then they share their concerns about the Hawks’ RBs.

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Chris Daniels from KOMO TV about the current NBA expansion situation, the reported 7-10 billion price tag, timelines for the rest of the year, and how the millionaire’s tax could factor into this, then the guys react to some talk-backs from listeners before the Bellevue Rare Coins Golden Moment.

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Chris Daniels from Komo TV joins Softy and Dick to explain the current NBA expansion situation with today’s news of a vote next week, the reported 7-10 billion price tag not being what he heard and state of bidders, his tempered level of belief that it is going to cross the finish line this time and more final news possibly coming in July or September.

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Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News and Fox Sports joins Softy and Dick to praise the committee’s job done with the NCAA Tournament field, plus discuss the East region with blue bloods and challenges for Duke as the 1 seed, why Arizona can will the entire thing and will, according to his bracket, the lack of parity currently, and other title contenders.

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In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to some more talkbacks from listeners reacting to today’s NBA expansion and Sonics news, then Mike DeCourcy with The Sporting News joins the show to break down the NCAA Tournament bracket, a job well done by the committee, the packed East region, Arizona, title contenders and more.

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Basketball legend and Seattle sports icon, Jack Sikma joins. He talks about the city's chances of getting an NBA team back, and Jack shares his insights on the process. He's been following the developments closely and has a unique perspective on the situation. We discuss the potential challenges and opportunities, and Jack weighs in on what it would take for Seattle to land a team.

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Sounders Midfielder Cristian Roldan joins Jackson and Dick to talk about his nomination for the Sports Star Award. Christian shares his thoughts on the rivalry between the Sounders and Vancouver, and how it's a crucial factor in their success. He also opens up about a recent incident involving Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh, and how it's not uncommon for soccer players to have a mix of rivalry and camaraderie. Christian also discusses the Sounders' chances in the Champions Cup and what it would mean to him to start for the US national team in the World Cup.

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Mike and Kathy Holmgren join the show to talk about their charity work before being honored at the Sports Star Banquet this evening.

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An old Sam Darnold debate was re-ignited yesterday, what is Hugh's take?  How many QB's would you take ahead of Sam Darnold?   Are there concerns with the World Cup this coming summer?

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