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James Holas joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports Monday afternoon to talk about the latest player movement in the NBA offseason. After a buyout from the Washington Wizards, Marcus Smart opted to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Chris Paul will play his 21st season as a member of the Clippers, joining Damian Lillard as both of the guards to rejoin their old team. Plus, the Denver Nuggets finally get a commitment from Jonas Valančiūnas.

Long-time Drive Time Sports contributor Steve Bortstein joined Jordan Buscarini on the show Thursday afternoon. Together, the duo discussed the MLB All-Star Game, which ended in a tie-breaker following a 6-6 final score. The swing-off did not feature the game's biggest names, as certain players had left the game. Was this a bad look for MLB? With the second half of the season now underway, the duo discussed which teams are likely to make the biggest splash ahead of the trade deadline and the current standings.

Blake O'Rullian, the voice of Fierce Fighting Championship, joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports Wednesday afternoon. During the segment, the two discussed UFC 318, as Max Holloway will put his "BMF" title on the line against Dustin Poirier. The two also discussed Fierce Fighting Championship's return to the Carbon County Event Center on Saturday, July 26, and the card, which features five locals and three rematches.

Teams of 13-year-olds from Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah will descend upon Carbon County in late July for the opportunity to represent the Pacific Southwest Region at the World Series held in New York in mid-August. One local team, the Battle 13U squad, will be coached by Darek Martinez, Rob Smith, Justin Powell, and Timmy Urbanik and represent Carbon County. Ahead of the upcoming tournament, three members of the Battle team joined KOAL's Drive Time Sports. Jace Bosone, Nate Tatton, and Jason Cowley all talked about a recent tournament, this year's team, and the upcoming Pacific Southwest Regional.

Teams of 13-year-olds from Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah will descend upon Carbon County in late July for the opportunity to represent the Pacific Southwest Region at the World Series held in New York in mid-August. One local team, the Battle 13U squad, will be coached by Darek Martinez, Rob Smith, Justin Powell, and Timmy Urbanik and represent Carbon County. Ahead of the upcoming tournament, three members of the Battle team joined KOAL's Drive Time Sports. Rigdon Rhoten, Austin Leonard and Jack Madrid all talked about a recent tournament, this year's team and the upcoming Pacific Southwest Regional.

James Holas joined KOAL's Drive Time Sports Monday afternoon to discuss a variety of NBA topics. The Summer League's popularity continues to grow, as ticket prices soared for the Mavericks-Lakers game. Dallas has decided they've seen enough from Cooper Flagg and will shut him down for the remainder of the Summer League; is this the right move? LeBron James has once again found a way to keep his name in the spotlight as rumors of a potential Lakers departure continue. Also, the Cavs have rewarded their front office with extensions after building a title contender.

Teams of 13-year-olds from Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah will descend upon Carbon County in late July for the opportunity to represent the Pacific Southwest Region at the World Series held in New York in mid-August. One local team, the Battle 13U squad, will be coached by Darek Martinez, Rob Smith, Justin Powell, and Timmy Urbanik and represent Carbon County. Ahead of the upcoming tournament, three members of the Battle team joined KOAL's Drive Time Sports. Jaxton Smith, Alex Martinez, and Mason Powell talked about winning the state championship and what's next for the team.

The NBA off-season is in full swing with free agency and roster movement. James Holas joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports Monday afternoon to talk about the latest happenings over the long weekend. The duo discussed the Milwaukee Bucks releasing Damian Lillard, which would free up space to sign Myles Turner. What's next for Dame? Also, the Suns are in full rebuild mode and appear to be heading towards a buyout with Bradley Beal. The Jazz, Clippers, and Heat agree on a three-team deal, and all seems quiet in LakerLand with LeBron.

Clayton Kershaw became the 20th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to record 3,000 strikeouts, accomplishing the feat Wednesday night against the Chicago Whitesox. Currently, only seven active pitchers have over 2,000 strikeouts. Is Kershaw the last of a dying breed in a changing MLB landscape? Steve Bortstein joins Jordan Buscarini to discuss. Also, with the injury to Max Muncy, will the Dodgers seek a trade for a third baseman?

Dave Parker, known affectionately as "The Cobra," was one such legend. The Hall of Fame outfielder dazzled baseball fans with his extraordinary talent and charisma throughout 19 unforgettable seasons in the big leagues. At his peak with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the late 1970s, Parker was counted among the very best the game had to offer. Sadly, Parker passed away on Saturday, June 26, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 74. Throughout his remarkable career, Parker captured the 1978 National League MVP Award, claimed two World Series championships, an impressive ten years apart, and notched back-to-back NL batting titles. His outstanding performance earned him three Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger awards, along with seven All-Star selections and the coveted ’79 All-Star Game MVP Award. He also made history by winning MLB’s inaugural Home Run Derby in 1985. Known as an intimidating force in the outfield, Parker amassed 2,712 career hits with a .290 batting average, smashed 339 home runs, and drove in 1,493 runs over an 18-year career from 1973 to 1991. On April 15, 2021, Parker joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports. During his time on the show, he discussed his book, "Cobra: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood," as well as his entertaining career.

NBA Free Agency is officially underway, and the main story may very well revolve around LeBron James and his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. Jordan Buscarini and James Holas discuss the latest developments in Hollywood and whether LeBron James will finish his career in another uniform. Plus, the Houston Rockets continue to dominate the offseason after signing Dorian Finney-Smith. The Portland Trailblazers buy out center DeAndre Ayton, and the Utah Jazz continue to make moves.

The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the NBA Championship Sunday night by defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91. James Holas joined KOAL's Drive Time Sports Monday afternoon to recap the decisive game. Also, ahead of Game 7, the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets completed a blockbuster trade sending Kevin Durant to his new home. How will this shape the offseason for both teams?

Dan Meers, the man behind the Kansas City Chiefs mascot KC Wolf, has inspired thousands through his energetic presence on the field and uplifting speaking engagements, announced his retirement Tuesday afternoon. In 2019, Meers stopped by the KOAL studios and joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports to talk about his career and incredible journey. As the first NFL mascot in the Mascot Hall of Fame and a two-time Chiefs honoree, Meers continues to ignite positivity and purpose in every community he visits. Discover how one mascot’s spirit can truly make a lasting difference—not just in sports but in life.

The Indiana Pacers enter Game Four as 5.5-point underdogs but hold a 2-1 series lead. Only one team has ever recovered from a 3-1 finals deficit. Does that mean Friday night's game is a must-win for the Oklahoma City Thunder? James Holas joins Jordan Buscarini on Drive Time Sports to discuss the series through three games.

On Wednesday afternoon, long-time Drive Time Sports contributor Steve Bortstein joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports. The two-part segment focused heavily on rivalries in Major League Baseball and the House V. NCAA settlement. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres reignited their rivalry with a three-game series at Petco Park. With the polarizing personalities in San Diego and the household names and massive payroll in LA, is this baseball's most electric rivalry? Also, the House V. NCAA settlement allows revenue sharing between universities and athletes. How does this latest ruling affect the college landscape?

James Holas joins Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports Monday afternoon for an NBA basketball conversation. With the series tied 1-1, the NBA Finals head to Indiana. Do the Pacers have enough in the tank to keep pace with the Thunder? The Knicks are searching for their next head coach and reports say they and Jason Kidd have a mutual interest. Also, as KD rumors swirl, where will his next home be?

On Wednesday afternoon, James Holas was a guest on KOAL's Drive Time Sports, previewing the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers with Jordan Buscarini. The duo also talked about the dismissal of Tom Thibodeau in New York, the Suns hiring Jordan Ott, and the Orlando Magic having a callback with their newest uniforms.

NBA analyst James Holas joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports Friday afternoon. The conversation was geared towards Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, which the Knicks forced after a dominating performance in Game 5. The two also discussed Sam Presti's brilliance, the Thunder's potential future dominance, and Anthony Edwards's recent criticism.

Emery High School baseball manager Chase Julian was a guest on KOAL's Drive Time Sports to recap the 2025 season. Entering the 3A State Tournament as the No. 12 seed, the Spartans pulled a two-game sweep over No. 5 Mant in Super Regionals. Emery then traveled to Utah Valley University, eliminating No. 4 Morgan, before falling to the eventual state champions in the Canyon View Falcons. Listen to Coach Julian recap the season here!

Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson were formally reinstated by Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, rendering both players eligible for induction into the sport's Hall of Fame after their careers were overshadowed by gambling scandals. In light of this significant development, Steve Bortstein joined Jordan Buscarini to analyze the commissioner's decision and to offer insights regarding the potential next steps for Pete Rose following this landmark announcement.

James Holas joins Jordan Buscarini for a weekly NBA segment. This week, the duo discusses the Monday night NBA games, the lottery odds, and whether Giannis is finished in Milwaukee.

Monday afternoon, James Holas joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports to talk all things NBA. Together, the duo spoke about the legacy of Gregg Popovich, the Utah Jazz showing faith in their young coach Will Hardy, the Warriors ousting the Rockets, and what the second round of the playoffs may have in store.

Long-time featured guest Steve Bortstein joined KOAL's Drive Time Sports on Thursday afternoon to preview the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby this Saturday. The segment centered around the return of Bob Baffert, the early favorite Journalism, and much more.

James Holas joins Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Spots Thursday afternoon to talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers in five games Wednesday night. The duo also talked about whats next for LA, the Nuggets putting the Clippers on the brink and if the Warriors can close the show against Houston.

Hours before the NFL Draft, Jay Paterno joins Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports. Paterno, a member of the Penn State Board of Trustees, Son of Penn State Legend Joe Paterno, and Author of the new book “Blitzed!: The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era.”, talked about a variety of topics including Penn State potentially having the two best prospects in the draft, the future of college of football and his family's legacy. 

James Holas joined KOAL's Drive Time Sports to talk with Jordan Buscarini about the NBA playoffs and play-in rounds.

Drive Time Sports NBA analyst James Holas joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports for his weekly segment, which discussed all things NBA. This week's topics included the Western Conference standings, the top 10 teams in the East, and the rise of the NBA salary cap for next season.

Former MLB pitcher Jensen Lewis joined Jordan Buscarini on Thursday on KOAL's Drive Time Sports. After spending nine years in the big leagues with the Cleveland Indians, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Chicago Cubs, Lewis now hosts "VSiN by the Books" weekdays from 5:00 to 8:00 am Mountain Time. Lewis and Buscarini talked about all things MLB on Opening Day 2025.

Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Bill Laskey was a guest on KOAL's Drive Time Sports for his weekly appearance, talking all things MLB. During his time on the show, Laskey and Jordan Buscarini made their yearly predictions ahead of the start of the MLB season.

Legendary boxer and humanitarian George Foreman passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at 76. The two-time heavyweight champion leaves a lasting legacy and impact that will be missed. Tony Whitby joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports to talk about his extraordinary life inside and outside the ring.

The Emery Lady Spartans again put together a magical run, advancing to the 3A state championship game. Unable to overcome a powerful second-half performance by the Canyon View Falcons, Emery ended as the runner-up for the second consecutive season. Head coach Jon Faimalo joined Drive Time Sports to discuss the championship game and the highly successful 2024-25 campaign.

Carbon Lady Dinos basketball coach Jordan Blanc joined KOAL's Drive Time Sports to recap his first season. The Lady Dinos finished with a 7-18 overall but appeared to peak towards the end of the season. Despite entering the 3A state tournament as the No. 14 seed, Carbon dominated Ben Lomond in the opening round and took the No. 3 seed South Summit Wildcats to double-overtime in a heart-breaking second-round loss.

Carbon High School boy's basketball coach Taylor Brower was a guest on KOAL's Drive Time Sports, recapping his first season as head coach of the Dinos. Carbon wrapped up the season with a 5-19 record, falling in the opening round to Richfield Wildcats, who advanced to the 3A state championship game.

Emery High School boy's basketball Dave Justice was a guest on KOAL's Drive Time Sports, recapping the 2024-25 season with Jordan Buscarini. The Spartans ended the season 12-14 overall, advancing to the quarterfinals of the 3A state championship tournament with an upset win over American Heritage. The season came to a close with back-to-back losses to Morgan and South Summit.

NBA analyst James Holas joined Jordan Buscarini for their weekly segment to discuss a busy weekend in the basketball world. The NBA All-Star Weekend generated significant reactions from fans as the league tried to enhance the competition. Chris Paul’s embarrassing antics, the failed trade between the Lakers and Hornets, and the final 30-game stretch of the regular season.

Drive Time Sports NBA analyst James Holas joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL 107.3 FM and 750 AM Friday afternoon. With the deadline now in the rearview, the two talked about some of the biggest winners and losers over the past 72 hours. Also, the Golden State Warriors land Jimmy Butler, but does this make them any better? And the Cleveland Cavaliers add help as they look to fend off the defending World Champion Boston Celtics.

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers sent shockwaves through the national sports world by swapping star Luka Doncic for Lakers' big man Anthony Davis. Holas joined Jordan Buscarini to discuss the past 48 hours and the new trajectory for both franchises.

James Holas joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports Monday afternoon to talk NBA basketball. Jimmy Butler has been suspended indefinitely by the Miami, where will he go next and when will the drama end? Also, the Utah Jazz are being mentioned in trade rumors, when will Danny Ainge pull the trigger on his next deal? Plus, which teams can make the biggest splash at the deadline.

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, Dr. Christy Kane will host a free community event at the Emery High School Auditorium, geared towards Mental Health. All who attend will get a free pass to the Carbon-Emery boy's basketball on Friday, Jan. 31. Canyon View Principal Jenny Gagon brought in multiple guests to talk about the event on KOAL's Drive Time Sports.

Drive Time Sports had the opportunity to bring in Pat Smuin and Zac Jones for a talk about the CJ Smuin Memorial Foundation, their annual hitting camp, banquet, the CJ Smuin Memorial Baseball Scholarship and the importance of mental health awareness. Listen to the complete interview here!

In an impressive three-set sweep, No. 8 Utah State Eastern defeated No. 18 Arizona Western, winning 25-15, 25-22, and 25-10 to clinch the Rocky Mountain District A Championship and punch their ticket to the NJCAA DI National Championship. On Tuesday, coach Danielle Jensen joined KOAL's Drive Time Sports. Listen to the complete interview here!

In case you've been living under an unusually large rock or just binge-watching way too much Netflix, here’s the big news – the Los Angeles Dodgers just snagged their eighth World Series title on Wednesday. The next day on KOAL’s Drive Time Sports, host Jordan Buscarini and long time contributor Steve Bortstein and Jordan Buscarini, turned their gloating up to an 11. If obnoxious had a World Series, these guys just swept the competition, no 5th inning blunders needed. Whether you bleed Dodger blue or just love hearing grown men gush like they’ve won the lottery, listen HERE – only on KOAL. If you're more of a Yankees fan, well, uh, better luck next year?

The Emery High School golf team advanced to the second and final day of the 3A State Championship meet, finishing 10th overall. Coach Edgehouse was a guest on KOAL's Drive Time Sports to recap the season. Listen to his complete interview here.

The 2024 World Series will feature the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. With one of the most anticipated fall matchups upon us, Steve Bortstein joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports ahead of Game 1 on Friday night.

Steve Bortstein joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports Monday afternoon to talk about playoff races and storylines as we head into the final week of the MLB regular season.

The Carbon High School golf team put together their most dynamic performance of the season as the team shot a 295 last week at Juab's home course. Leading the way for Carbon was Rydge Butler, who topped all golfers individually, with a 68. Carbon coach Robbie Etzel joined the show to talk about his team's outstanding day and what's next as they travel to Delta's home course.

On Wednesday afternoon, USU Eastern Chief Campus Administrator Doug Miller and Price City Mayor Mike Kourianos joined Jordan Buscarini on KOAL's Drive Time Sports. The duo discussed the recent announcement that the USU Eastern baseball and softball teams will be relocating their home site from Price to Ernie Gardner Field in Helper for the upcoming seasons this spring. Listen to the complete interview here.

Jordan Buscarini and Travis Anderson recap a busy weekend of college football, which includes USC defeating LSU in Vegas, Notre Dame tops Texas A&M at College Station and Georgia keeps the SEC from going 0-4 in major non conference games. Plus, coach Jon Faimalo talks about Emery's win over Enterprise.

Carbon High School football coach Bradon Rushton joined KOAL's Drive Time Sports Monday afternoon to talk about the team's 33-26 over the Grand Red Devils this past Friday. The Dinos are currently 2-0 on the season and will have a chance to earn a third win this Friday against the Ogden Tigers. Live coverage of Friday's game will air live on KRPX 95.3 Peak, beginning with pre-game coverage at 6:30 pm.

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Bill Laskey joined KOAL's Drive Time Sports Wednesday afternoon to talk all things baseball with Jordan Buscarini. During the segment, the two discussed the current series between the Giants and Braves, the return of Mookie Betts, the struggling Phillies and the red hot Juan Soto.