The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington debate whether analytics are taking the human element out of sports after controversial pitching decisions helped fuel postseason frustration in Boston. Plus, Fox Sports NFL writer Steven Ruiz joins the show to break down Deshaun Watson’s recent play, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, Dallas’ defensive upgrade with Joey Porter Jr., and the biggest Week 4 NFL matchups.
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Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington debate what Deshaun Watson needs to prove against the Steelers and whether Cleveland’s surprising start could turn into something real. Plus, Mark Medina joins the show to break down Jalen Duren’s contract standoff with the Pistons, why Detroit may be risking its young core, and what stood out from Lakers Media Day.
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Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington debate Victor Wembanyama’s strong stance against promoting sports gambling and whether active athletes should be endorsing betting companies at all. Plus, J.R. Gamble joins for Foul or Fair to break down the White Sox’s stunning playoff run, the Padres’ chances in the National League, and whether the Cubs’ season should be considered a failure, while the guys react live to Deshaun Watson and the Browns taking control against Pittsburgh.
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Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington debate whether analytics are ruining baseball, what Deshaun Watson still has to prove with the Browns, and whether active athletes should follow Victor Wembanyama’s lead and stay away from sports betting endorsements. Plus, NBA insider Mark Medina weighs in on Jalen Duren’s contract standoff with Detroit and the latest from Lakers Media Day, while the guys keep tabs on Steelers-Browns and the MLB postseason.
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Rob and Kelvin debate whether the Detroit Pistons are making a mistake by refusing to offer All-NBA center Jalen Duren a maximum contract extension, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around the MLB Postseason.
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