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In the wake of Arian Foster’s retirement earlier this week at the age of 30, KNBR’s Rudy Ortiz believes the the trend of athletes cutting their careers short will only continue, as players now prioritize their overall well being ahead of their careers.

ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler joined The Audible on Wednesday morning and said that the absence of Andrew Bogut and the physicality that he brought was a key in last night’s blow out loss to San Antonio.

Warriors play-by-play announcer Bob Fitzgerald is fed up with everybody with the criticism of instant replay throughout sports, arguing that while it often takes longer than it should, it’s much better than the alternative.

Former Warriors forward Antawn Jamison joined The Audible on Tuesday to talk about Golden State’s shocking blowout loss in their home opener and offered an interesting suggestion for how the team can possibly solve their rim protecting issues.

After Tuesday’s season opener head coach Steve Kerr told the media he’s not worried about the offense, but his team’s defense needs to improve if they want to meet their lofty expectations.

It’s been 13 years since Steve Bartman was blamed for another epic Cubs’ postseason collapse. With the Cubs about to compete in their first World Series since losing in 1945, Gary Radnich says it won’t take much for the Cubs and the entire city of Chicago to right the wrong they did Bartman when they essentially exiled him from the city he loves.

Amidst the NFL seasaon, the Raiders’ playoff possibilities and the long-awaited World-Series appearances of the Cubs and Indians, there is one thing I’m truly looking forward to watching all season long: Golden State Warriors basketball.

Nike co-founder and notable University of Oregon donor and alum Phil Knight joined 49ers head coach Chip Kelly on the sidelines as an invited guest for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay amidst rumors that Kelly may be looking to head back to the collegiate ranks next season.

49ers beat writer Matt Barrows joined Sportsphone 680 on Friday evening, and said that Christian Ponder will probably get a chance to play before this season is over. If he does well, Barrows believes that he may be the placeholder next season, assuming the 49ers elect to take a quarterback in next year’s draft.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr joined Tolbert and Lund on Friday, and said that rookie second-round pick Patrick McCaw is one of a handful of new players that has turned some heads with his high basketball IQ.