The Kevin Mc Sports Hour

WEDNESDAY (5/13): Analytics run amuck? Lack of funding from ownership??? Kevin says there's plenty of blame to go around when it comes to the Red Sox struggles. And Triggs' Karl Augenstein pops by to talk PGA Championship (with picks) on the latest edition of 'Birdies + Bogeys'.

TUESDAY (5/12): Is Rory McIlroy primed to compete for another major title? He's ready to dance on LIV's grave, that's for sure. And could LeBron be done?!? OR just done with LA???

MONDAY (5/11): Could Derrick White be the key trade chip in a Celtics' offseason "overhaul"? KMac breaks down the buzz surrounding the Giannis sweepstakes. and how Boston might factor in. And "The Shark" plays it cool when it comes to dealing with Ed Cooley and the Hoyas.

FRIDAY (5/8): KMac talks NCAA Tourney expansion. It's all about the money, there's no doubt about that. But could the local teams benefit from the expanded field? And when will the NCAA (if it continues to exist) say enough is enough?!

THURSDAY (5/7): It was more of the same from Don Sweeney and Cam Neely in the wake of another disappointing season for the Bruins. And ownership seems satisfied with the teams' lackluster direction. But KMac? He's not buying what the Bruin's front office is sellin'... 

WEDNESDAY (5/6): Brad Stevens spoke in the wake of the Celtics early playoff exit. And while he voiced a vote of confidence for "Johnston" Joe Mazzulla, the rest of his plans weren't nearly as easy to decipher. But KMac did his very best!

TUESDAY (5/5): His job appears safe...for now. But people are starting to question Celtics' coach Joe Mazzulla and his resistance to ever adjusting his offensive strategy. KMac's still backing Johnston Joe. But some changes will have to be made, one way or the other...

MONDAY (5/4): The Cetlics' game 7 loss to the Sixers was about was about as bad is it gets. That is until Jaylen Brown decided to start talking on his "Twitch" channel. KMac breaks down the mind boggling collapse and starts handing out blame after the Celtics' season comes to a stunning close.

TUESDAY (4/28): Trevor Story is still upset at the ouster of Alex Cora. But that hasn't stopped new head coach Chad Tracy's Sox from stringing together season's first 3-game winning streak. And is Brad Stevens the new Red Auerbach?!?

MONDAY (4/27): Alex Cora wasn't the problem with the 2026 Boston Red Sox. But KMac thinks he may have found the culprit! And was the Patriots' draft haul enough to help keep them on pace for another Super Bowl run (11:00)?

FRIDAY (4/24): The Patriots' draft pick was decent enough. And KMac gives it the proper attention. But Mike Vrabel can't stop talking. So that's still the story (8:30). And that will remain the story until the embattled head coach shuts up AND/OR admits to his wrongdoings...

THURSDAY (4/23): KMac calls on his former newspaper colleague Mark Daniels to help get Patriots' fans ready for round 1 of the NFL Draft.

WEDNESDAY (4/22): Is the Celtics loss to the Sixers giving KMac reason to worry??? Nah. "Johnston Joe" can right the ship. OR something like that. But the Sox? Kevin says they need more Punch. And a few Judys wouldn't hurt, either...

TUESDAY (4/21): The latest incoming Friar is former Hoya, Malik Mack. And that has KMac and Friartown buzzing. Is the veteran point guard the final piece the portal puzzle? And Mike Vrabel has been having a lot of tough conversations, lately (14:25). Just don't ask him about them...

MONDAY (4/20): KMac unpacks after his Hilton Head hiatus. Can the Sixers challenge the Celtics? What of PC's latest Italian import (8:08)? And is AJ Brown to the Patriots actually gaining some momentum?

WEDNESDAY (4/15): KMac's taking off for the rest of the week. But not before the latest edition of 'Birdies + Bogeys' with Triggs' Karl Augenstein. They recap Rory's win at The Masters and look ahead to The Heritage @ Harbour Town in North Carolina.

TUESDAY (4/14) Vaaks + Jones are gone. But have they already been replaced? And which pieces might head coach Bryan Hodgson add next? KMac tackles the ins and outs of the NCAA transfer portal, and checks in on Mike Vrable after Dianna Russini's resignation from The Athletic. 

MONDAY (4/13): Rory made it more interesting than it should have been in capturing his 2nd straight green jacket. But as KMac points out, that's just what Rory does. And should the Celtics care which team they see in the 1st round of the playoffs?

FRIDAY (4/10): That's right! Dink Pate! KMac reacts to the latest portal prize from Bryan Hodgson + Co. Does Pate have the game to go with the name? And could his G-League past keep him from joining the Frias at all???

THURSDAY (4/9): New PC Bryan "the Shark" Hodgson has landed his first major commit of the offseason. Fromer Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year, Miles Byrd. KMac breaks down the signing, amidst the constant chaos of the NCAA transfer portal.

WEDNESDAY (4/8): And that tradition? The return of Triggs' Karl Augenstein and this season's edition of 'Birdies + Bogeys'! Kevin + Karl break down the field for The Masters. Is there a storyline looming? And who will don the green jacket???

TUESDAY (4/7): After Michigan cut down the nets, it's time for PC to get to WORK! New head coach Byran Hodgson joins KMac (5:40) to give his impressions of the National Championship game AND discuss what plans he and his team have for the all-important transfer portal.

MONDAY (4/6): Can UCONN make it 3 titles in 4 years? And what is new PC coach Bryan Hodgson doing to help build his own Big East dynasty here in Providence? Hear from the coach before he sits down with KMac on tomorrow night's show (14:20).

KMac catches up with new URI Athletic Director Pat Lyons

KMac breaks down the Red Sox slow start to the season, the Bruins hot streak with 7 games left to go, and more on college basketball!

David Borges, UConn Men's Basketball beat writer for the CTInsider, joins KMac to talk about UConn's win over Duke this past weekend and getting for the Final Four this weekend

FRIDAY (3/27): That's another DUI and another car wreck, for Tiger Woods. There goes The Masters! And KMac talks Pitino + Hurley ahead of their respective attempts to meet each other for a chance at the Final Four.

THURSDAY (3/26): The Celtics looked good in their home win over OKC. And Jaylen Brown looked really good as their late-game lead-dog. Has the torch been temporarily passed? Permanently passed??? And KMac goes after NESN's new "changes" as Sox season gets underway.

WEDNESDAY (3/25): PC got their man, in new coach Bryan Hodgson. But could a former PC star make an even bigger splash in this year's coaching pool? Word on the street, is that UNC wants Billy Donovan on their bench. Would 'Billy the Kid' leave the Bulls for Tobacco Road? And would doing so be a slight to PC? KMac unpacks it all.

TUESDAY (3/24): The "Shark" has arrived! New PC head coach Bryan Hodgson met the media + fans, today. KMac reacts to the reception for the new basketball boss AND begins to flesh out what moves could and should be on the horizon...

MONDAY (3/23): Fresh off the plane, new PC head coach Bryan Hodgson talks to KMac about why he chose PC, and why he's bullish on his system. As for the Hall of Fame coaches with whom Hodgson will be battling? The new coach jokes, "I've never heard of 'em"...

FRIDAY (3/20: The PC head coaching job is still technically open. And the former Bryant coach is making some noise in the NCAA Tournament. KMac provides a PC coaching update, and longs for a Cinderella in this year's big dance.  

WEDNESDAY (3/18): FILL OUT YOUR BRACKET!!! (while you listen to this podcast full of tips + picks!)

KMac has the latest on PC's pursuit of South Florida head basketball coach, Bryan Hodgson.

TUESDAY (3/17): Former PC coach Tim Welsh joins KMac to discuss the ins and outs of the Friars' current coaching search. And he sticks around to give a little preview of the upcoming NCAA Tournament. 

MONDAY (3/16): Providence AD Steve Napollilo spoke to the media today, and gave an update on the team's head coaching search. OR did he??? KMac explains. And the the tournament breakdown begins! Did the selection committee do Rick Pitino and St. John's dirty?

FRIDAY (3/13): Could an old Syracuse star (and National Champion) be the Friars answer at head coach? In KMac's dreams! Or nightmares? Kevin continues to break down PC's search for their next head of basketball. So many ways that the dominos could fall...

THURSDAY (3/12): St John's ended PC's season. And now the heavy lifting begins. Who's coming back? And what's going to change? KMac offers some insight and answers, while looking back on what exactly went wrong during the tenure of head coach Kim English.

MONDAY (3/9): There's at least one Rhode Island hoops team that will be dancing come March. KMac chats with URI Women's head coach, Tammi Reese. Will the Rams get a good seed come Selection Sunday? Kevin also checks in on the PC coaching search. And Jayson Tatum is BACK!

FRIDAY (3/6): KMac begins the search for the next head coach at PC. Who will even be available? And will they find the PC job attractive? Oh, and Jayson Tatum is back...

TUESDAY (3/3): Hugo Gonzalez?! Hugo Gonzalez! While everyone waits on Jayson Tatum, KMac marvels at what Brad Stevens and the Celtics have been able to do while JT has been on the mend. And the Spanish rookie has been a big part of that.

MONDAY (3/2): The Friars keep winning. And coach Kim English says they need at leastone more win to prove that they're post-season ready. KMac lays out PC's (slim) chances AND ponders what a deep run in New York could mean for the head coach's future in Friartown.

FRIDAY (2/27): MLB Spring Training? The NFL Combine? If you enjoy watching and judging athletes while they kinda do sports stuff, then this is the season for you! So long as nobody (see: Roman Anthony) gets hurt...

THURSDAY (2/26): KMac's been impressed with PC's play of late. Will their season be viewed differently should they steam into MSG? And what will Rick Pitino's Johnnies look like come March? Because they got smoked by Dan Hurley and the Huskies.

KMac talks about Friars vs Xavier, and Big East standings in the final 2 weeks of the season. Vrabel comments from the NFL Combine, and Bruins return to play. 

FRIDAY (2/20): What will PC look like in the post-Hopkins brawl? And are fans focusing their anger in the right place? KMac talks PC + college hoops, ahead of PC's weekend matchup with the Blue Demons. And could AJ Brown be New England bound?

THURSDAY (2/19): With the NBA's "2nd half" underway, all of Celtic Nation is officially on "Jayson Tatum watch". Does his return make the Celtics instant NBA Title contenders? And what's going on with Darryn Peterson at Kansas?

WEDNESDAY (2/18): Archie Miller's Rams proved that all might not be lost on the local men's college hoops scene. KMac recaps Rhody's big win (he was there!), and takes a look at the rest of the college basketball landscape, as March Madness approaches.

TUESDAY (2/17): Still no word on JT's return to the Celts. But could Tiger Woods be playing in the 2026 Masters?! That's got KMac's attention. Oh, and the Red Sox also claim they're also trying to compete...