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Skin in the Game

Both Sides of the Border with Jack Armstrong

Published January 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST
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Mariann Do

This week, John and Tim talk basketball and more with Jack Armstrong, Toronto Raptors Sportscaster, Analyst, and longtime Western New Yorker. They discuss the evolution of the game and get his take on the impact of sports in this region and beyond.

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