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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Rally Towel Tuesday

The Morning Rant’s Rally Towel Tuesday covered a little bit of everything, with Dave Garner and Billy D diving into the ongoing World Cup excitement, including Morocco’s upset of the Netherlands and anticipation for the U.S. men’s match against Bosnia, while also discussing Wimbledon, the PGA’s proposed new format, and the future of LIV Golf. The duo touched on the Atlanta Hawks’ draft picks, the possibility of NHL hockey returning to Atlanta, and the expanded College Football Playoff and what it could mean for Cinderella teams. They also previewed the upcoming football season, talked Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, shared Fourth of July safety reminders, highlighted local restaurant inspection scores, and welcomed Dr. Keith Riggy from 100% Chiropractic for a discussion on sciatica and back pain, making for another fast-paced, sports-filled edition of the show. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Monday Morning Quarterbacking

The Monday edition of The Morning Rant covered a wide range of sports topics, led by excitement surrounding the ongoing World Cup and Atlanta's role as a host city, including Canada's dramatic stoppage-time win over South Africa and anticipation for Team USA's upcoming match. The hosts also discussed Victor Hovland's playoff victory over Scottie Scheffler at the Travelers Championship, the Braves' recent struggles and possible roster changes, Wimbledon getting underway, and early college football storylines as Week Zero approaches. Closer to home, Big John Davis was announced as the Grand Marshal of Ellijay's July 4th parade, and the show previewed a busy holiday weekend of broadcasts and community events, wrapping up with thoughts on the Buffalo Bills' decision not to honor O.J. Simpson in their new stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Friday Happy Hour

The Friday Happy Hour edition of The Morning Rant covered a wide range of sports while looking ahead to a busy holiday weekend. Dave Garner and John Davis discussed the Braves' recent struggles and what they'll need to do to regain momentum before the All-Star break, recapped the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup loss to Turkey despite already advancing, and talked about the excitement surrounding the World Cup atmosphere in America. They also previewed upcoming high school football preparations, PGA Tour changes, the rising costs of youth travel sports, and the possibility of the NHL returning to Atlanta, while mixing in plenty of listener interaction, personal stories, and a preview of next week's live Fourth of July broadcast from Bradley's Bar & Grill.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Tailgate Thursday

Dave Garner and Will Cooper covered a wide range of sports topics on a busy “Tailgate Thursday,” discussing the Atlanta Hawks’ offseason outlook after the NBA Draft, the possibility of NHL hockey returning to the Atlanta area, the Braves’ recent struggles and potential trade-deadline needs, the excitement surrounding the World Cup in the United States, and the Falcons’ decision to extend Kyle Pitts. Throughout the show, they mixed local North Georgia sports coverage with national headlines, offering plenty of debate, analysis, and fan interaction while looking ahead to football season and the upcoming expansion of The Morning Rant to a two-hour format.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Wingin' It Wednesday

The Morning Rant’s “Wingin’ It Wednesday” covered a wide range of sports topics, led by discussion of the NBA Draft and the Atlanta Hawks’ selections as Dave Garner and John Davis reflected on the draft’s growing spectacle, the value of young talent, and Atlanta’s efforts to build a contender. The show also touched on the Braves’ recent struggles despite maintaining a division lead, debated the Falcons’ decision to give Kyle Pitts a three-year, $54 million extension, and examined the NFL’s denial of a supplemental draft application for quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Other highlights included updates on Georgia and Georgia Tech recruiting, the possibility of the NHL returning to Atlanta, World Cup soccer storylines, and a heartfelt update on Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly’s recovery after a recent health scare, all mixed with the show’s trademark local sports talk and community event announcements. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.