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The most interesting Bay Area sports stories of the moment and beyond, told by the folks at the heart of those stories. Hosted by Adam Copeland. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Ready for your morning commute.

The Update with Adam Copeland The Athletic

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    • 5.0 • 69 Ratings

The most interesting Bay Area sports stories of the moment and beyond, told by the folks at the heart of those stories. Hosted by Adam Copeland. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Ready for your morning commute.

    Grant Brisbee talks about how the Giants have been playing some better ball lately

    Grant Brisbee talks about how the Giants have been playing some better ball lately

    Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic Giants Writer Grant Brisbee to talk about the Giants playing better baseball lately. The guys talk about all the Giants walk-off wins they have had recently in this current spell of good baseball. They talk about why the bullpen has struggled and the starting rotation has been pretty impressive. They talk about what big star the Giants should go after and how they need to bring back Carlos Rodon. And they talk about how good of a pick up JD Davis has been so far for the Giants.

    This is the last episode of The Update and we'd like to thank everyone for listening to the show. We'd like to thank all the Kate Scott for starting off The Update and handing it to Adam. And we'd like to thank all the great guests that have joined us over the years. See you guys soon...

    -You can follow Adam on Twitter @Adamcopes
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    • 24 min
    Matt Barrows talks about some of the positives & negatives from the win vs GB

    Matt Barrows talks about some of the positives & negatives from the win vs GB

    Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic 49ers Writer Matt Barrows to talk about what he saw in the 49ers win vs GB. The quick preseason is 1 game in and Matt talks about some of the biggest positives & negatives that he saw in the win vs the Packers and how some injuries have already popped up in the Niners secondary.

    -You can check out all of Matt's great 49ers coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/matt-barrows/
    -You can hear Matt on The Athletic 49ers Podcast "Here's The Catch" by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/18-heres-the-catch/ or wherever you get your podcasts.
    -You can follow Matt on Twitter @mattbarrows
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    • 16 min
    Darren Urban previews the 2022 Arizona Cardinals

    Darren Urban previews the 2022 Arizona Cardinals

    Adam Copeland is joined by Azcardinals.com Writer Darren Urban to preview the 2022 Arizona Cardinals. Kyler Murray has a new extension and the pressure is on him to get Arizona back to the playoffs. Darren talks about how Kyler has some things to work on and having the offense come together and be healthy is a huge key. He talks about how there are some concerns on defense with the secondary and pass rush. And he talks about what is the plan in the backfield with some of their different weapons they have.

    -You can check out all of Darren’s great Cardinals coverage by visiting: https://www.azcardinals.com/
    -You can follow him on Twitter @Cardschatter 
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    • 15 min
    John Lund talks about how the 49ers look heading in their 1st Preseason Game

    John Lund talks about how the 49ers look heading in their 1st Preseason Game

    Adam Copeland is joined by KNBR 49ers Pre & Postgame Show Radio Host John Lund to talk about how the 49ers look heading into their 1st preseason game. John talks about how Trey Lance has looked so far in camp and if there is any concern with the "numbers" he has put up. They break down the 49ers backfield and how they are very different then last season. John talks about how it looks like Brandon Aiyuk is ready to take the next step. And how the o-line is very inexperienced and has a few question marks.

    -You can hear John on KNBR 680/104.5 with Greg Papa 10a-2p Monday-Friday & you can hear him on pre/postgame of 49ers games.
    -You can follow John on Twitter @JohnLundRadio
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    • 17 min
    Dennis Lin talks about the Padres trading for Juan Soto & if they gave up too much

    Dennis Lin talks about the Padres trading for Juan Soto & if they gave up too much

    Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic Padres Writer Dennis Lin to talk about the Pads trading for Juan Soto and if they gave up too much to get him. The Padres were the winners of the Juan Soto Trade Deadline sweepstakes and Dennis talks about what went into the big trade. He talks about if the Padres gave up too much for Soto and what are the chances of signing him to an extension. And he talks about what are the plans for Fernando Tatis Jr when he comes back from his rehab assignment.

    -You can read all of Dennis Lin's great Padres coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/dennis-lin/
    -You can follow him on Twitter @dennistlin
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    • 14 min
    Jourdan Rodrigue previews the 2022 Los Angeles Rams

    Jourdan Rodrigue previews the 2022 Los Angeles Rams

    Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic Rams Writer Jourdan Rodrigue to preview the 2022 LA Rams. The Rams look to be the top of the NFC West heading into the season and Jourdan talks about why they might be even better than last year's team. She talks about some of the Rams big offseason additions and a healthy Cam Akers could be a big plus as well. And she talks about issues that Matt Stafford is having with his arm and if it is believed to be a serious thing.

    -You can check out all of Jourdan's great Rams coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/jourdan-rodrigue/
    -You can hear Jourdan & Rich Hammond break down the Rams on the "11 Personal Podcast" on the Athletic Podcast Network by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/65-11-personnel/
    -And you can follow Jourdan on Twitter @JourdanRodrigue
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    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
69 Ratings

69 Ratings

Ifb1988 ,

Best sports update out there

Best 15-20 minute sports update out there. I don’t have time to listen to sports radio like I used to so Copes keeps me up to date with all the Bay Area sports stories of the week. Copes is the man. I really enjoy him on this podcast and with Marty.

Skylar_Nelson ,

Copes is the goat

Adam “The Goat” Copeland makes the morning show on KNBR great and knocked this one out of the park as well. Some say he is the Curry of Bay Area media #RuinTheGame #CopesBetter

winecountrygal2 ,

Kate Scott is the best

Thanks Kate for keeping it going during COVID! Love your interviews & insights!

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