ABC7 Sports: Between the Lines Podcast

Bring On the Madness

In this episode, Xavier nd James discuss the madness that's happening in the world of sports right now. This includes Spring Training baseball, local high school sports, NFL free agency news, and the start of March Madness in college basketball. 

Spring Is Looming

In this episode, Xavier and James discuss the latest with MLB Spring Training on the Suncoast, the Cardinal Mooney Lady Cougars finishing as runner ups in the state basketball championship game, and many more topics happening in the world of sports on the Suncoast, Florida, and the U.S. and globe as a whole.  

Spring Training is Here!

Xavier and James discuss the start of spring training on the Suncoast. The Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays are all ready to get things underway. Three of those clubs are looking to build on their playoff bound seasons from 2023, and the Pirates look to make their way in 2024. The duo also discuss the Cardinal Mooney girls basketball team advancing to the Final 4 of the state playoffs, and much more in this episode. 

We're Going Bananas!!

In this episode, Xavier and James discuss all of the exciting sports news happening on the Suncoast and the U.S. as a whole. This ranges from National Signing Day, local district championships for girls and boys basketball in Manatee and Sarasota Counties,the Super Bowl and local ties back to the Suncoast there, and the social media sensation known as the Savannah Bananas comingto play in Tampa this week!

Things Are Heating Up

In this episode, Xavier and James discuss how things are winding down for winter sports on the Suncoast regular seasons, but they're also just heating up for the start of the playoffs. They also discuss Ben Johnson staying with the Detroit Lions, Mike McDonald's hiring to the Seattle Seahawks, the Baltimore Orioles being sold and many more topics. 

Back to the Sunshine

The X Factor and Big Game James are back on the Suncoast after spending some time in frigid conditions of Detroit, MI for the Tampa Bay Bucs playoff matchup against the Detroit Lions. They also discuss some big local headlines including two coaching hires on the Suncoast football fields. 

The End of Eras

James and Xavier discuss the retirement of legendary college football head coach, Nick Saban. The duo are joined by a special guest, ABC7 weekend evening anchor and University of Alabama alumna, Michaela Redmond. James and Xavier also discuss Michigan winning the national championship in college football and how one Suncoast native, Jack MacKinnon, a member of the Wolverines helped bring the gold back to Ann Arbor. This and more local sports happening on the Suncoast all in this episode!

Happy Mamba Year

Xavier and James are back! They're kicking off 2024  by taking a look back at notable sports moments on the Suncoast from 2023 and they preview a look at what they're looking forward to the most for the Suncoast sports world in 2024. 

FSU VS. ACC

In this episode, James and Xavier get into the latest out of Tallahassee with Florida State suing the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) over a grant of rights and withdrawal fee. It's unprecedented territory as no other school has ever done this before. The duo also discuss Curt Bradley leaving Braden River for Southeast High School, local collegiate commitments from high school football players, the reclassifications of the districts and Cardinal Mooney's community celebration of their 2023 state championship. 

Party Time for Cardinal Mooney

Xavier and James recap Cardinal Mooney's big state championship win over Trinity Catholic. They also discuss the Venice Indians falling short against Lakeland for a second year in row. The duo get into some basketball and soccer action happening on the Suncoast while also discussing the NFL news of the Los Angeles Chargers firing Brandon Staley as head coach and why the Tampa Bay Bucs should refrain from him to the Bucs organization next season in any capacity.