As the NHL and NBA playoffs speed toward a dramatic finish, there's plenty to talk about as the Final Four for each sport takes shape. Long Island's old Nassau Coliseum is getting one heck of a sendoff, and we begin by talking about why the Islanders' defensive style of hockey is so effective.

Next, we visit the NFL to discuss the Julio Jones trade. What did Atlanta get for him? How might he fit in with his new Titan teammates? After that, it's a jam-packed trip through basketball and hockey: the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns overcame adversity to advance to the second round, with major performances from Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul, DeAndre Ayton and Devin Booker.

Meanwhile, Luka Doncic was heroic in defeat and Nikola Jokic took home a well-earned MVP award. Both men honed their craft as teenage professionals in Europe, an upbri ...