HR3: Chris Harry gives a Maryland vs Florida pregame analysis, Ben Fawkes NCAA Tournament betting analysis

The best interviews and guest appearances on The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny and The Kevin Sheehan Show from the past week. Featuring CBS Sports college hoops insider Jon Rothstein on the Kevin Willard drama; Commanders reporter Ben Standig of The Athletic; Commanders punter Tress Way; WaPo analytics guru Neil Greenberg on the Capitals; and Wizards general manager Will Dawkins.

Alex Ovechkin is up to 889/890 goals after scoring in Winnipeg/Minnesota this week, now four/five shy of tying and five/six of breaking the all-time record! The Junkies debate whether or not he can do it this season, and Joe Beninati, Alan May, and Stephen Whyno, break down the playoff push. Plus, hear from GM Chris Patrick, head coach Spencer Carbery, and defenseman Jakob Chychrun about Chychrun’s eight-year extension!

Opening Day 2025 has arrived! Bob Carpenter announced his retirement from the MASN booth on Monday, and joined Grant & Danny to talk about why – and from one spectrum to another, our radio voice, Charlie Slowes, tackles some Gen Z lingo to stay hip! That plus The Junkies’ season preview, Rooster (and BMitch & Finlay) battling baseball fans, and G&D investigating why fans still boo Bryce Harper – all on this week’s Best of Nationals!

What will the Commanders do with the No. 29 pick - will they grab someone for now or the future, or maybe trade it (either down or for a player like Trey Hendrickson)? This week's Best of Commanders hits all of that note, plus some thoughts on the futures, good and/or bad, of a few key players!

The best clips from the Kevin Sheehan Show this week! To open up the show on Monday Kevin Sheehan reacts to Maryland beating Colorado State at the buzzer to advance to the sweet sixteen! On Tuesday Maryland Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kevin Willard joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the wild buzzer beater vs Colorado State to advance to the sweet sixteen and his future with the program. Brenda Frese joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Lady Terps making the sweet sixteen and beating Alabama in double overtime. Thursday Bob Carpenter, Nationals PxP joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Nationals going into the 2025 season with opening day being here.

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3.28.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan gives his reaction to Maryland’s disappointing loss to Florida in the NCAA Tournament. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Kevin Willard’s postgame comments after Maryland’s loss in the NCAA Tournament. If Kevin Willard were to leave Maryland, what coach would be a good replacement? Hour 2, Callers react to the Maryland loss in the NCAA Tournament and the possibility of Kevin Willard leaving for a new head coaching job. Callers give their thoughts on who could be the next head coach for the Maryland Terps if Kevin Willard leaves. Denton updates you on the recent sports news across multiple leagues including the NFL and NBA. Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Athletic joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss who Maryland should target as the next head coach if Kevin Willard does not stay with the program and NFL draft prospects that the Commanders could be keeping an eye on. Denton updates you on the recent sports news across multiple leagues including the NFL and NBA. Kevin Sheehan gives his smell test picks for the sweet sixteen round in the NCAA Tournament.

3.28.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan gives his reaction to Maryland’s disappointing loss to Florida in the NCAA Tournament. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Kevin Willard’s postgame comments after Maryland’s loss in the NCAA Tournament. If Kevin Willard were to leave Maryland, what coach would be a good replacement?

3.28.25 Hour 2, Callers react to the Maryland loss in the NCAA Tournament and the possibility of Kevin Willard leaving for a new head coaching job. Callers give their thoughts on who could be the next head coach for the Maryland Terps if Kevin Willard leaves. Denton updates you on the recent sports news across multiple leagues including the NFL and NBA.

3.28.25 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Athletic joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss who Maryland should target as the next head coach if Kevin Willard does not stay with the program and NFL draft prospects that the Commanders could be keeping an eye on. Denton updates you on the recent sports news across multiple leagues including the NFL and NBA. Kevin Sheehan gives his smell test picks for the sweet sixteen round in the NCAA Tournament.