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Get an entertaining recap of all sports scores and developing stories as you start your day. Features intriguing guests, controversial topics, and hard-hitting news. It’s what everyone will be talking about around the water cooler. Jeff Siembieda and JJ Buck host weekdays from Albuquerque on KNML-AM, The Sports Animal.

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Albuquerque, NM

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Get an entertaining recap of all sports scores and developing stories as you start your day. Features intriguing guests, controversial topics, and hard-hitting news. It’s what everyone will be talking about around the water cooler. Jeff Siembieda and JJ Buck host weekdays from Albuquerque on KNML-AM, The Sports Animal.

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English

Episodes
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KT on Development

5/2/2025
Lobo legend and and NBA veteran, Kenny Thomas, shares his thoughts on Luka, who he likes in game 7 (Clippers/Nuggets), and his take on Celtics/Knicks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:21

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Coming Soon

5/2/2025
A new professional sports team announced they are coming to New Mexico. What do you need to think about getting back on the golf course? Your update from Sandia Golf Club. Can the Lakers win with Luka? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:34

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Clutch

5/2/2025
Will Brunon's 40-point game propel the Knicks in their series against the Celtics? Can the Clippers keep it rolling in game 7 in Denver? How does Eric Olen feel about two of his new additions? Which NFL teams will go from bad to playing in the postseason? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:44

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HR King

5/1/2025
Isotopes OF Sam Hillard is Albuquerque's all-time home run leader, how does he feel about the record? What's the mental grind like? Was J.J. Reddick in over his head? Can the Lakers make moves with LeBron? What does the western conference look like moving forward? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:22

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Too Much Drama

5/1/2025
Why does off the field or court drama seem to take up so much energy? What moves can the Lakers make in the offseason? Has there been an all offense, no defense player that has led a team to a title? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:24

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All Over

5/1/2025
How was Minnesota able to handle the Lakers in five games? Should LeBron move on? What does the Lakers future look like around Luka? Can the Rockets carry the momentum into game six? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:54

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Fined

4/30/2025
How should you handle a prank call to a NFL draft prospect? What could be the breaking point for fans in college athletics? The Lobos added a veteran guard, what does that do to their rotation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:10

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New PG

4/30/2025
The Lobos added a veteran guard. What does the rotation look like? Who could be penciled into the starting lineup? Giannis goes off on and off the floor. How big of a collapse was it from the Bucks? Are we heading for a seven game series between the Nuggets and Clippers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:37

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Unlimited

4/30/2025
What happens to college athletics if unlimited eligibility becomes a thing? What needs to happen to get athletes and programs on the same page? Who has been the most impressive team in the NBA playoffs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:39

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KT's Take

4/29/2025
Lobo legend and NBA veteran Kenny Thomas discusses experience vs first time. Can any of these teams come back from a 3-1 deficit? Is Anthony Edwards ripping the torch from LeBron James? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:39

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Is it Weird

4/29/2025
Was it just a relationship thing or is their more to the story when it comes to why Bill Belichick is at UNC and not in the NFL? Who is on pace to be the worst team ever? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:42

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Maybe Next Year

4/29/2025
The Warriors have the Dad in the driveway vibe against the Rockets. Why it's about the Jimmy Butler's and the Joe's and not the X's and O's. Best thing to happen for the Browns since when? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:20

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Stay or Go

4/28/2025
With the slide of Shedur Sanders and others, will quarterbacks with eligibility remaining stay one more year for the NIL money? Why do we go crazy over first round quarterbacks? Is Steve Kerr the most underrated coach in the NBA? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:16

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Guard 'em

4/28/2025
The Lobos added to their backcourt. What do you think of Eric Olen's foundation for the Lobos? Don't look now, but someone is worse than last years White Sox's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:00:00

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The Slide

4/28/2025
What did the NFL tell us about Shedur Sanders? How big of an upset is Minnesota over the Lakers? What could have been in Milwaukee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:13

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KT's Mind

4/25/2025
Lobo legend and NBA veteran Kenny Thomas shares his thoughts on Thursday nights playoff action, who Anthony Edwards reminds him off and how he learned from the greats of the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:11

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Who is Next

4/25/2025
How many quarterbacks will go in round two? Who is set to scope up the skill players early? Nick Knee, Director of Golf at Sandia Golf Club, discusses The Masters, can Rory have a huge year and kicks off the golf tips to improve your game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:36

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In the Trenches

4/25/2025
16 of the 32 picks in the first round were on the offensive or defensive line. What did we learn about Shedur Sanders? Dart goes as QB2! The best fits from round one of the NFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:14

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Who Do You Want

4/24/2025
Who do you want your team to select in the first round of the NFL Draft? What position has the best top end talent? Can the Clippers win three in a round over the Nuggets? Can the Knicks slow down an upstart Pistons squad? What's cooking in the transfer portal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:54

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Position of Need

4/24/2025
Best player available or draft for need? Who is looking to trade up or down in the first round of the NFL Draft? Are the Warriors in trouble? How did Houston turn the tide in game two? Are New Mexico United championship contenders this year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:17

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