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Current Sports | June 15, 2021 | Tokyo Olympics Battling COVID, CFB Playoff Expanding to 12 Teams?

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The Tokyo Olympics battling to contain COVID-19. Should the games still go on? Also, thoughts on possible expansion of the college football playoff from four, to 12 teams. 

On today's Current Sports with Al Martin we dive into the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the Tokyo Olympics. What restrictions are in place for spectators and how are investors reacting to the uncertainty? Al gives thoughts. Also, we talk about the expansion talks concerning the college football playoff. What are the next hurdles in order for this to become a reality? That, and so much more! 

Episode 1804

Al Martin is the host of Beyond the Score, a new series coming to WKAR in the fall of 2024. Al is also sports reporter for WKAR news.
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