The Sporting Life with Jeremy Schaap

Jeremy is joined be Bernie Kosar, Teddy Atlas, Terence Moore, Howard Bryant, Nancy Lieberman and Dan Le Batard on his final live show.

Jeremy is joined by ESPN Senior Writer Ryan McGee, who talks about his new book "Sidelines and Bloodlines: A Father, His Sons, and Our Life in College Football". Christopher Clarey of the NY Times joins the show to discuss the US Open, and former USC FB Sam Cunningham talks about the 50th anniversary of the USC/Alabama football game and the social impacts of the game.

Jeremy discusses the ongoing fight for racial equality with ESPN Senior Writer Howard Bryant. The great Norman Chad also joins the show to discuss the NFL, his bromance with Jeremy, and his battle with COVID and how he's trying to turn it into a positive.

Jeremy Schaap talks to Liz Clarke of the Washington Post about the Dan Snyder investigation, softball great Cat Osterman about the Athlete's Unlimited league, and legendary sports agent and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Donald Dell about his work in tennis and the sports marketing game.

We listen to Buster Olney's E:60 piece on Mets 1B Pete Alonso, the discuss Alonso's rise with Buster. Jeremy also talks to Olympic Track and Field great Charlie Moore about his career, and the perspective he has on life after being diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Jeremy is joined this week by renowned college football commentator Paul Finebaum to talk about one of the most monumental weeks in the history of the sport. Plus, Doug Kezirian joins the show to discuss the impact that COVID has had on the sports gambling industry. And, an ESPN Insider located inside the NBA bubble in Orlando, Marc J. Spears talks with Jeremy about what it's like living and working on the inside.Finally, the VP of Audience and Content Insights at ESPN Barry Blyn discusses some of the biggest takeaways from a recent survey of sports fans that addressed the intersection of sports and social justice, as well as the return of sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Jeremy is joined by WCC Commissioner Gloria Nevarez, who discusses the conference's recent adoption of “The Russell Rule” – a concept similar to the NFL's Rooney Rule – intended to promote more diversity among the coaching and senior administrative ranks in college athletics. Plus, Gloria weighs-in on the effect COVID-19 has had on collegiate athletics. Then, the author of a recent book about Alice Marble, The Divine Miss Marble: A Life of Tennis, Fame, and Mystery, Robert Weintraub explains how Alice changed the game of tennis for women and why she is such an intriguing historical figure. And finally, as we approach the 100th anniversary of Ray Chapman being killed by a pitch to the head – the only death in MLB history as a result of an on-field incident – Jeremy is joined by Mike Sowell, who wrote the book The Pitch That Killed Carl Mays, Ray Chapman and the Pennant Race of 1920.

First, Jeremy is joined by Chris Hinton, a 7x Pro Bowler and father of two Division-I football players, to talk about the advocacy group that he and his wife, Mya, have founded: “College Football Parents 24/7.” Chris explains why it's important to him and all other parents that college football have proper safety protocols in place before they will allow their sons to play football this fall. Plus, the longtime TV play-by-play voice for the Twins, Dick Bremer discusses what it's like calling MLB games with no fans in attendance, and calling road games remotely from Target Field. Finally, a Gold Medalist in the 2000 Olympic Games, Laura Wilkinson talks with Jeremy about making a comeback to diving at the age of 42, how the postponement of the 2020 Games has affected her training, and what it's like training for the Olympics while raising 4 children. 

Jeremy is joined by longtime sportswriter Mitch Albom to discuss myriad topics, including Mitch's book Tuesdays with Morrie, the return of sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent column he wrote condemning the anti-Semitic posts by Eagles WR DeSean Jackson, and subsequent “tepid” response from the media. Plus, The captain of the Brown University fencing team, a program that was recently eliminated by the school, Anna Susini explains why she and other Brown student-athletes are suing the school due to an alleged Title IX violation. Finally, with MLB adopting a universal DH for the 2020 season, we re-visit Jeremy's feature from 2013 about how the National League nearly adopted the DH-rule in 1980, but couldn't secure the votes, partly because Phillies Owner Ruly Carpenter was out fishing with his granddaughters.

Jeremy is joined this week by Ray Halbritter, the CEO of Oneida Nation Enterprises - the group that launched ChangeTheMascot.org - who reacts to the news that Redskins will finally retire the nickname and change the team's logo. Plus, former Premiere League and Trinidad & Tobago National Team Goalie and current ESPN Soccer Analyst, Shaka Hislop addresses the response that soccer has had to the death of George Floyd and the push for social justice. And, Kevin Blackistone, the co-producer of an upcoming film about the Washington Redskins and the push to change their name, explains why he has long been an opponent of the Redskins name. Finally, Dale Lindsey, the head football coach at the University of San Diego, addresses the pandemic's effect on a potential college football especially on him, as the country's oldest Division-I football coach at age 77.

Jeremy is joined this week by Redskins Executive, and former HBCU QB and Head Coach, Doug Williams. Doug discusses the decision of Makur Maker to attend an HBCU and the potential changing of the name “Redskins." Plus, we hear Jeremy's recent OTL conversation with John McEnroe who reflects on the life of his close friend, and tennis pioneer, Arthur Ashe. Finally, a conversation with Alan Gaff, the editor of the recently discovered memoirs by one of the greatest baseball players of all-time, Lou Gehrig.

We re-air some of our best conversations from so far in 2020, including two conversations with February with Breanna Stewart and Adam Carolla, as well as two conversations from May with Roger Craig and Rod Carew.

Jeremy talks with Dennis and Patrice Biddle, a former Negro Leaguer and his wife, plus NY Post writer Peter Botte and author Thomas Wolf.

Thomas talks about the 1932 Chicago Cubs, as well as perhaps the most famous home run in baseball history - Babe Ruth's "Called Shot" in Game 3 of the '32 World Series.

Jeremy and Peter discuss MLB's decision to return to play, as well as the history of the New York Yankees.

Jeremy talks with Dennis, a former Negro League baseball player, and his wife Patrice, about their efforts to continue to recognize the living members of the Negro Leagues.

Jeremy is joined by World Cup Champion Julie Foudy, NYT writer Ira Berkow and professional poker player Maria Konnikova. Plus, Mark Cuban from OTL.

A PhD in psychology, Maria recently became a professional poker player to gain insight into the role of luck in all aspects of life.

Ira remembers sports journalism legend Murray Olderman, who passed away this week at the age of 98. And, Jeremy shares his thoughts on Bill Gildea, who also passed this week.

To commemorate the 48th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, Jeremy talks with Julie about the steps forward taken in women's sports since her last World Cup win.

This week, Jeremy talks with longtime Head of PR for the NY Mets, Jay Horwitz. Plus, conversations with filmmaker Aviva Kempner and author Phil Bildner.

The children's book author discusses his latest work, "A High Five for Glenn Burke", about a young, gay athlete dealing with the struggles of coming out to those around him.

Aviva explains why Washington needs to change their mascot from "Redskins" and why teams like the Braves need to stop engaging in behaviors like the "Tomahawk Chop."

The longtime Mets Head of PR and friend of the Schaap family, Jay talks about the impact that Dick Schaap on his career, and he and Jeremy reminisce about the 1980's Mets.

Jeremy is joined this week by three prominent African-American sports writers: Terence Moore, William C. Rhoden and Howard Bryant.

Howard joins us to share his thoughts on everything going on the world, including putting the current wave of social activism amongst athletes into historical context.

Rhoden discusses the sports landscape in the wake of George Floyd's death, including how he felt about Drew Brees' comments and subsequent apology.

Moore explains what it was like to be one of the first African-American national sports writer at a major US newspaper.

Jeremy is joined by ESPN Reporter John Barr. Plus, we listen to Jeremy's OTL conversation with Chris Carpenter. And, author John Shea also joins.

John joins the show to talk about his in-depth story on the late Roy Halladay and the E:60 piece airing on Friday night.

The co-author of a new memoir by Willie Mays, John talks about the incredible career of Willie and why he was so excited to co-write the book with one of the GOATs.

Jeremy is joined by former NFL player Dr. Milt McColl, 23-time Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps, attorney Braeden Anderson and columnist/author Mike Lupica.

Mike and Jeremy reminisce about the days of the Sports Reporters and talk about Jeremy's dad, Dick Schaap. Plus, Mike explains his writing process.

The former D-1 basketball player and current attorney talks about some of the challenges he has faced, and his unusual journey from on the court to in the courtroom.

We play Jeremy's OTL conversation with the 23-time Olympic Gold Medalist where he addresses the challenges he has faced with mental health.

A Super Bowl Champion who is now a practicing physician, Dr. McColl discusses the winding road his career has taken and his thoughts on the current pandemic.

Jeremy talks with Nobel Prize-winning scientist and former NIH Director, Harold Varmus. Plus, a conversation with MLB HOF'er and 18-time All Star, Rod Carew.

Rod discusses the major challenges he faced in his life, including the loss of his 17-year old daughter in 1996 and growing up with an abusive father.

The former Director of the National Institutes of Health joins the show to give his perspective on how the sports world is handling COVID-19.

Jeremy talks with 49ers Legend Roger Craig, sportswriting pioneer Diane Shah and author Bill Poehler.

The author of a new book about auto racing pioneer Rajo Jack, Bill explains how Jack, a black driver in the 1920's, was able to overcome obstacles and break barriers.

The longtime sportswriter describes the challenges she faced as an up-and-coming female sports journalist in the early 1970's and how the industry has changed over the years.

Roger talks about why Tom Brady is the GOAT, how he played for two of the greatest coaches in football history, and why he thinks he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.

On this baseball history special, Jeremy talks with longtime baseball writers Keith Law, Jon Pessah, Adam McCalvy and Zack Meisel.

Jeremy and Zack revisit the 1995 Cleveland Indians, one of the greatest collections of hitters to NOT win the World Series.

Adam discusses how Bud Selig brought the Brewers to Milwaukee from Seattle and talks about the greatest player in franchise history: Robin Yount.

The author of a new book about Yogi Berra, Jon chats with Jeremy about Yogi's incredible career and how he was a much better baseball player than people remember.

Jeremy talks with Keith about how he's dealing with having no baseball to cover and how decisions made in baseball shed light on us as people and as a culture.

An NFL Draft TSL Special! Jeremy talks with former scout Jim Nagy, former GM Mike Tannenbuam and Injury Expert Stephania Bell. They each give unique perspective on the Draft.

Mike talks about the challenges of doing this Draft virtually, and why trades may be more complicated this year. Plus, he gives his thoughts on some of the prospects.

Stephania explains the difficulties that team medical staffs are facing during this unique draft process and where she stands with Tua's injury.