NBCSR weekend host Jim Daniels goes deeper into the top sports stories of each week. JD looks into the business of sports, the medical and legal issues, and does it all in his own youthful style.
JD takes a look at the week's off-the-field stories - Aaron Hernandez' Fiance goes on Dr. Phil, MLB is making plans abroad, and UFC President Dana White says he's only steps away from completing the MacGregor/Mayweather deal. Guests include; "The Sports Professor" Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures talks delays in the NFL's attempts to capture the Los Angeles and Las Vegas markets; and Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post discusses the latest in the Aaron Hernandez story.
JD dives into this week's off-the-field issues and top storylines coming out of NFL Training Camp 2016! JD invites Bengals Coach Marvin Lewis and former NFL'er Herman Edwards! And ofcourse, a weekly visit with "The Sports Professor" - Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures.
JD invites Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures to talk NHL in Las Vegas, Zika Virus' effect on the Olympics, and Donald Trump's hand in the golf world. Also David Hunt, President of Hunt Auctions, jumps on to talk about his companies involvement with the 2016 All-Star Fan Fest in San Diego. Sports memorabilia junkies listen up!
JD invites Josh Gross, author of Ali vs. Inoki, to discuss how Muhammad Ali's fight with Antonio Inoki inspired Mixed Martial Arts. #GreatestofAllTime #Ali #MMA #UFC200
JD spends the hour remembering the Greatest of All-Time - Muhammad Ali.
Another player falls victim to social media hacking. This time it's Dolphins OT Laremy Tunsil, ON Draft Night... The aftermath? JD invites Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures, and attorney Drew Sherman of the ADLI Law Group in Los Angeles.
Drew Sherman of the ADLI Law Group in Los Angeles joins JD to discuss the recent details involving the tragic shooting of former Saints LB Will Smith. Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures comes on to talk the dollars and sense of sports. Also, Gary Belsky, author of "On the Origins of Sports: The Early History and Original Rules of Everybody's Favorite Games", discusses how some of our favorite past-times got started.
Former Athletics owner Charlie Finley, the man who brought the team to Oakland, left behind a legacy baseball will remember. Daughter Nancy Finley talks with Jim Daniels about "Finley Ball" - how the Oakland Athletics became a dynasty.
Jonathan Hock is the Writer and Director of the new documentary film "Fastball". Released March 25, the film documents the history of great pitchers, the progression of pitching, and the science behind the perfect pitch! The film features former and current MLB greats like Nolan Ryan, Goose Gossage, Justin Verlander and Bryce Harper. Also, Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures stops in to give you the latest rumors and news in the world of Sports marketing and business.
JD slides the box score aside to dive into some of the off-the-field stories in the world of professional sports. Mike Bormann of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland joins the show to discuss the litany of questionable decisions made by Cavs' LeBron James. Also, "The Sports Professor", Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures stops by to show you where the money is headed.
The terms 'Concussion' and 'CTE' have riddled the NFL as of late, and for good reason. LaMonica Garrett, aka Sherriff Cane of Sons of Anarchy, jumps on to discuss his newest film "The Duke"; where his character takes you inside the mind of a former NFL player suffering from CTE and concussion damage. Also, Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures jumps on to discuss which way the big dollars are headed this week.
Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures jumps on for a look at the finance behind our favorite teams and athletes, NFL writer Russell Baxter of Bleacher Report jumps on for NFL FA talk, and Professor Bergan of DePaul University shares some very interesting March Madness numbers.
Get your books out and pencils ready... the professors are here for a special edition of "Speaking of Sports". JD chats with Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor" of Horrow Sports Ventures to discuss the business of sports; where is the money going next? Also, JD brings on Professor Jeffrey Bergen, Mathematics professor at DePaul University to take a close look at your chances of a perfect March Madness bracket!
Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures joins JD to give us the dollars and sense of sports, diving into what drives the teams and players we love. JD also takes a minute to recognize the true heroes of the country in our armed veterans. Many of the greats have also served such as David Robinson, Willie Mays, Ted Williams, and Pat Tillman. Jeremiah Kuehl, 13-year veteran in the U.S. Army and National Guard, joins the show to talk about the "Mission 2 Hire" program from Service King, which helps give back to the veterans who give so much.
Shove the box score aside and take a larger look at the full landscape of the world of Professional Sports with JD every Sunday! Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures joins Jim to discuss the dollars and sense of Sports as related to the week's top headlines. And what bigger than the Dayton 500 after a record finish by Denny Hamlin! So what kind of money is changing hands for NASCAR's Daytona 500? Also, Dave Palet of Extra Sports 1360 in San Diego helps catch us up with the business of the San Diego Chargers and their possible move to LA.
Big headlines this week- Brady V Manning XVII, nearly undefeated Cam Newton and the Panthers take on perhaps the next hottest team in the NFL, the Cleveland Cavaliers fire their head coach and promote assistant coach Tyronn Lue with a multi-year deal. Gary Myers of the NY Post joins JD to talk about his new book "Brady vs. Manning: The Untold Story of the Rivalry that Transformed the NFL", and Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures stops by to give us the business of sports.
A year in review in the off-the-field issues and top stories of 2015. From Malcom Butler's incredible Super Bowl winning last second interception thru the 2015 seasons in NFL, NBA, MLB, and of course FIFA; Jordan Spieth, Ronda Rousey, Serena Williams, May/Pac, and American Pharoah! Special guest Author Ryan Holiday joins us to talk about his inspirational book, "The Obstacle is the Way", and the people who teach it such as future HOF coaches Bill Belichick and Nick Saban. #HappyNewYear2016
Peyton Manning under fire after the release of a documentary by Al Jazeera claiming HGH was sent to his residence under his wife Ashley's name. Is Peyton Manning looking at a suspension for violation of NFL policy? Also, Ryan Holiday of the New York Observer comes on to tell us about his new best selling book, "The Obstacle is the Way", and why many top level coaches including Bill Belichick and Nick Saban point to it's lessons. Off the field and outside the tape, it's Speaking of Sports with Jim Daniels!
What does having a Super Bowl in your city mean for your community? The movie Concussion set to release on Christmas Day, but will it change your mind about letting your kids play football? Adam Silver continues the pursuit of International Basketball, so what country is next on his list? Just some of the off-the-field issues that makes us today's Speaking of Sports with Jim Daniels.
Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures jumps on to give us the business of sports; marketing, deal making, the behind the scenes we never hear about... til now! Also, Notah Begay jumps on to tell us about Tiger's tournament the Hero World Challenge, and an update on the man himself.
When will the winning stop?? The Golden State Warriors are on the most incredible tear in any professional sports team in history. Joel Cordes of Bleacher Report jumps on to give us some perspective on the feat.
Sunday Night Football's Sports Medicine Analyst Mike Ryan jumps on to give us the latest injury report. Gronk, Jimmy, Eifert.. those are just the Tight Ends! Mike breaks down all the latest injuries and their timetables.
While the NFL, FanDuel and DraftKings decide on what is gambling, Vegas will keep taking slips... So we give you Steve Fezzik of Pregame.com who joins us to break down the numbers against the line!
Doug Duroucher joins JD for this edition of Speaking of Sports; Concussions, how fighting is treated between sports, the Johnny Manziel and the Browns! Doug is a radio-vet, stand-up comedian, and nephew of the late MLB star Leo Duroucher aka "Leo the Lip"! Interviews: Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures joins the show to talk the dollars and sense of Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the Sports World. Tanja Djelevic will get you and keep you on track after round one of the calorie-filled holiday season.
Speaking of Sports starts off with a recap of the College Football weekend, Greg Hardy continues to get the media spotlight, Canelo vs Cotto doesn't disappoint, and who's upset at the media in the NFL now? In NBA, could Uncle Drew be seeing a new cast member? Interviews from Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures to discuss the dollars and cents, and San Antonio Spurs Sideline Reporter Andrew Monaco jumps on to talk about the Second Place Spurs.
Ronda Rousey's vicious knockout over the past weekend seemed to attract people from Donald Trump to Lady GaGa. Most, though, weren't of the positive side. In most cases, we see people on social media celebrating the knockout, saying she's unprofessional and even a horrible person. JD delves into larger, off-the-field stories from the world of sports from, Rousey's knockout reaction, to Greg Hardy's antics on the sidelines. Interviews from Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures, and former Super Bowl Champion Michael Haynes, it's a full hour of Speaking of Sports with Jim Daniels.
Missouri Tigers Football Team is boycotting school President Tim Wolfe over ongoing racial issues on campus. Mike Ryan, Sports Medicine Analyst for Sunday Night Football on NBC joins the show to give you the inside info on the injuries creating the most impact around the league. Next, JD checks in with the Professor, Mr. Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures . This is Speaking of Sports!
Former hockey great and NHL on NBC analyst Eddie Olczyk joined NBC's broadcast of the Breeder's Cup and gives some insight into the importance and implications of the race. Triple Crown Winner American Pharoah finishes with a splash at the Breeder's Cup. Next, Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures gives us some behind the scenes on the dollars and cents of sports. It's Speaking of Sports with Jim Daniels!
Who better to talk about the World Series than Steve Garvey! Steve jumps on the show to give some perspective into the minds of our World Series Managers, Terry Collins and Ned Yost, and what the Dodgers need to do to get over the hump. Interesting news for all you collectors out there, we bring Neil Romano of Topps for the latest in the world of Baseball Cards. This is Speaking of Sports with Jim Daniels!
This hour JD welcomes Professional Golf Instructor and former coach of Tiger Woods, Hank Haney! Hank has been around the golf world for many years and taught the best in the game. You can find his work and fix your swing @ HankHaney.com! Charles Fountain also visits the program to discuss his new book, The Betrayal, which delves into the infamous Black Sox scandal! It's a full hour of Speaking of Sports with Jim Daniels! #NFL #NCAAF #PGA #MLB #Postseason
USC Trojans Head Football Coach Steve Sarkisian at it again. The Trojan coach showed up to facilities Sunday appearing to be intoxicated. This time Pat Haden has put coach on an indefinite leave. Some believe he should be fired. Jim gets into off the field issue such as this and more in this hour of Speaking of Sports! #NFL #NCAAF #MLB #NBBA #NHL
It's a Sunday Night Football version of the show today, First we visit with SNF's long-time Sideline Reporter Michele Tafoya! Jim chats with Michele about NBC's SNF matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints. Next, Jim talks to SNF's Medical Expert Mike Ryan! They discuss all current injuries including all the QB troubles in the NFL. Finally, it's Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures to give us the dollars and sense. #NFL #WhoDat #Cowboys #MLB #Postseason