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Jan 2025
33m 40s

Hour 2: Game of Mahomes

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim Rose
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Elle Duncan, and Cam Newton react to Julian Edelman's comments on how Patrick Mahomes can pass Tom Brady as the GOAT. David Benavidez joins the show ahead of his primetime fight against David Morrell Jr. The crew discusses Caitlin Clark's decision to pass on participating in the NBA All-Star Game 3-Point Contest.

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