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In Next Up, host Paul Ihander moves the Triangle sports day forward, providing insight to fans and listeners on the sports world’s biggest stories and trending topics through a personality-based and sound driven presentation.

Next Up is a production of 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the latest developments regarding the Protect College Sports Act, which has recently seen support from the Big Ten and SEC. Also, they react to a potential broken unwritten rule in Major League Baseball.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' upcoming Hall of Fame Game matchup with the Arizona Cardinals- who will suit up for the first game of the NFL preseason? Also, they bring in Dennis Cox, host of Panthers Playbook, to recap Frida... more

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Carolina Panthers rookie wideout Chris Brazzell II's injury at training camp; does this spell another opportunity for Xavier Legette? Also, they discuss Macklin Celebrini signing a 5-year, $94 million extension.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State and UNC football each opening up their fall training camps ahead of the college football season. Will the Wolfpack and Tar Heels be ready for their week zero openers in 30 days? Also, they debate whether Miam... more

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Episode: Duke football's Manny Diaz on changes in the ACC; Field goal rule changes coming to NFL?
Darian Mensah
Former Duke quarterback, now Miami quarterback
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Episode: ACC Kickoff begins in Charlotte today; Steve Yzerman out as Red Wings GM
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Hornets General Manager, assistant GM in past roles
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Episode: Charlotte Hornets prioritizing long-term contention with LaMelo trade; World Cup semifinals set
Brandon Giggling
President of Parkway Sleep Health Centers
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Episode: Is a LeBron James homecoming looking likely? NBA Summer League begins in Las Vegas
Ben Strober
Host of the Locked On Wizards podcast; producer for 106.7 The Fan in Washington, DC
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Episode: Can the Charlotte Hornets keep pace in the NBA's Southeast division? World Cup and Wimbledon save the summer
Don Waddell
Hurricanes President/GM
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Episode: Will Alexander Nikishin be on the move this offseason? USMNT finishes World Cup group play tonight
Corey Smith
PacPower 247 analyst coming in at 9:30 to discuss Copeland
PacPower 247
Episode: Some Triangle college basketball players still waiting to be drafted; Flurry of NHL trade activity
Bill Furjanic
Interim Executive Director, North Carolina Youth Soccer Association
North Carolina Youth Soccer Association
Episode: Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Miami Heat; World Cup inspiring youth soccer players in the Triangle
Greg Waszynski
ESPN journalist who covered the Hurricanes' run
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Episode: Carolina Hurricanes set up to contend for years to come; Appreciating the former Canes that got them here

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Paul Ihander
Host of Next Up; regular on-air presence for Triangle sports coverage.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
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    A staple of my morning drive. Appreciate your work fellas.

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Duke football's Manny Diaz on changes in the ACC; Field goal rule changes coming to NFL?
Q: Do you still pursue multi-year deals with players given this year's offseason landscape?
Diaz says they will pursue multi-year deals where right for the player's situation, acknowledging the ongoing process of learning and adjusting to current circumstances.
Duke football's Manny Diaz on changes in the ACC; Field goal rule changes coming to NFL?
Q: Is your quarterback situation something you expect to stabilize, or will you continue to adapt as you did last year?
Diaz emphasizes that they will adapt to whatever gives the team the best chance to win, highlighting the need for quarterback performance and system fit, rather than sticking to a fixed plan.
ACC Kickoff begins in Charlotte today; Steve Yzerman out as Red Wings GM
Q: Why did you decide to leave Duke for Miami?
Mensah said the move was about pursuing a better path to developing his NFL prospects and maximizing his chances to win a national championship, not primarily about Duke.
Reactions from the locker room as the Carolina Hurricanes take a 3-2 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final
Q: What was the mood in the Hurricanes' locker room after the game five win?
Dennis Cox describes it as focused and self-aware, with players acknowledging the magnitude of Game 6 while maintaining their process and routine.
Legacies cemented for many Carolina Hurricanes after Stanley Cup win
Q: Anything like this in your career other than your kids, your marriage, how do you sum this up?
Martinook describes the Cup win as a lifetime achievement, a realization of a dream from childhood, and a testament to the team's hard work, perseverance, and belief in each other; he emphasizes that the moment will bond him and his teammates for life.

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