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Welcome back to the show, everybody.

Talking about the Yankees and the Red Sox game three tonight at the stadium,

but also fitting in some football because we've got another big football weekend coming up here in New York

and through the NFL as well.

And we love talking to Chris Sims every Thursday at this time. You could see him on NBC and college coverage and also before, during, and after the Sunday night football game on NBC. And Chris joins us now. Hey, Chris, how you doing? I'm doing good, Michael. How are you, buddy? I'm good. Are you going to be nervous tonight with the Yankees Red Sox?

I know you're a Yankee fan. I am. I'm going to be a little nervous. I mean, listen, there's a part of me here. Of course, I'm rooting for the Yankees. I want them to beat the Red Sox. I'm sick of Boston sports. at the same time, am I a little bit like, do I really think we can win the World Series this year?

I'm sick of Boston sports. At the same time, am I a little bit like, do I really think we can win the World Series this year? I'm not sure. I'm not sure how much longer I want to keep this regime that's in control of the Yankees up there either. So I'm a little in turmoil there as far as that's concerned. Well, the regime's not changing, so you might as well root for them to win.

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