The Morning Rush

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C returns from the long July 4th weekend (fingers intact) to discuss the Pirates and Ben Gamel going off on the Braves at PNC Park.

Tony breaks down Montreal's season-saving overtime victory over the Lightning in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Tony also previews Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Bucks and Suns. Milwaukee will likely be without Giannis, adding him to the list of superstars Phoenix has been able to avoid this postseason due to injury.

Speaking of injury, Tony doesn't buy the notion that the quick turnaround from last NBA season to this one is the reason so many players have been hurt.

On Friday's Rush, Tony C discusses Adam Frazier getting voted in as the National League's starting second baseman for this year's All-Star game, and Tony thinks two Pirates should be going to Colorado.

Joe Shuta has another Rush Friday Feature, as he catches up with former Allegany High standout and Major League pitcher Aaron Laffey (0:46:45 mark).

Tony says the NFL's punishment for the Washington Football Team wasn't nearly enough.

And the Name, Image, and Likeness laws kicked in on July 1, allowing college athletes to make money on themselves, and one player wasted no time in signing a $20,000 deal. Tony wonders which Pitt, WVU, and Maryland football players would have raked in the most money if they were able to make money off their name and likeness?

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C can't believe Ka'ai Tom broke up German Marquez's no-hitter on Tuesday night, and he also can't believe the offensive ineptitude (even for the Pirates) at Coors Field.

The Hawks get an improbable Game 4 win without Trae Young.

Tony talks about the NIL laws that will go into effect on July 1 that could change the college sports landscape.

And Mississippi State is one win away in the College World Series from taking itself off a very ignominious list.

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C talks about the red-hot homer streak Kyle Schwarber has been on lately.

Tony recaps Game 5 of the NBA's Western Conference Finals, and Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Four of the seven coaching vacancies have been filled in the NBA, leaving the Pelicans, Magic, and Wizards still in need of a coach ... could Becky Hammon fill one of the spots?

Vandy is one win away from another College World Series title, and one of the better wide receivers in Broncos history calls it quits.

On Monday's Rush, Tony C talks about a pair of rookies making a big-time splash for the Pirates on Sunday.

Tony recaps Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Bucks and Hawks, and the Trail Blazers hire a new head coach.

Tony previews Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Canadiens and Lightning.

TC reacts to the NCAA's decision to send NC State home from the College World Series.

And a decision by the Make-A-Wish Foundation (which has since been overturned) sets Tony off.

On Friday's Rush, Tony C talks about the resurgence of the Nationals and the continuing plight of the Orioles.

Joe Shuta has another Rush Friday Feature, as he catches up with former Pirates pitcher and broadcaster Jim Rooker, who has some strong thoughts on the state of baseball (0:57:00 mark).

The Clippers get back into the Western Conference Finals, and the Canadiens stun the Golden Knights to reach their first Stanley Cup Final since 1993.

And Tony talks about the Steelers releasing Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro, and what that means for the offensive line heading into training camp.

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C talks about the drama between the Phillies' Joe Girardi and the Nationals' Max Scherzer ... Max had a right to be upset, because Girardi should have known better.

Speaking of drama, Tony breaks down the dramatic finish to Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Clips and Suns.

For the first time since 1970, the Pistons will have the top overall pick in the NBA Draft ... so who will they take?

And Tony has no problem with student-athletes in college getting paid, but please don't tell him they are being exploited by the NCAA.

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C understands why so many people want to blame Ben Simmons for the 76ers' flameout against the Hawks, but it wasn't all his fault.

Tony looks at the Lightning's dominating Game 5 win over the Islanders.

Tony gives his thoughts on the Raiders' Carl Nassib becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay.

The Supreme Court deals a major blow to the NCAA. Tony says this is another domino to fall as we get closer to outright paying athletes in college.

On Monday's Rush, Tony C is starting to see a lot of Clint Hurdle in Derek Shelton ... and that's not a good thing.

Tony breaks down the Hawks' stunning Game 7 win over the Sixers in Philly.

John Rahm wins the U.S. Open in dramatic fashion.

And the Bills' Cole Beasley is making waves when it comes to getting vaccinated.

On Friday's Rush, Tony C recaps the Bucks' big Game 6 win over the Nets, and the Lightning's Game 3 win over the Islanders.

Joe Shuta has another Rush Friday Feature, as he catches up with former Major Leaguer Dmitri Young (0:45:46 mark).

And Tony combines the rosters of the Pirates and Orioles to form the Pitts Poorioles. He takes the best player from each position to see how competitive the team would be. Could it compete for a division title? Wild card? Even have a winning record? (1:06:06 mark).