What a scene. Packed Protective Stadium. The Athletes Parade into the arena. The Drone Light Show. The Music. The Opening Ceremonies of The World Games 2022 were more than I expected. A big WOW moment for the City and the workers and volunteers who have worked 7 years to make this happen here in our hometown. Let the Games begin! – Jim Dunaway

FRIDAY GAMES TO WATCH: (All Times Central)
MLB: Nationals at Braves 6:00 pm BALLYS
CFL: Ottawa RedBlacks at Saskatchewan RoughRiders 8:30 pm ESPNNews
MLB: Blue Jays at Mariners 9:00 pm Apple+

ON THE SHOW FRIDAY: (All Times Central)
10:00 am JOSH PATE, Late Kick with Josh CBS/247Sports
11:30 am TRASH with LT presented by Mortgage Right
11:45 am MONTANA FOUTS, Team USA/Alabama presented by Summitt Tree Stands
12:35 pm ROCKSTAR LOUNGE presented by The Enclave in Alabaster
🏈 #40in40Countdown #35 MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS

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