Podcasts about National Basketball Association

Shafik Quoraishee, Senior Mobile/AI Game Developer at the New York Times, discusses the development process behind popular New York Times games such as Crosswords and Connections, along with what they learned about consumer behavior from the highly addictive and viral success of Wordle. Key Takeaways:  How to balance innovation with the legacy of traditional games The importance of user engagement and testing in game development The future potential of AI in creating immersive gaming experiences Guest Bio: Shafik Quoraishee who is a Senior Mobile/AI Game Developer at the New York Times. He works on popular games such as The New York Times Crosswords, Connections, Strands, and Wordle, and is deeply interested in the intersection of AI and accessibility. Previously Shafik was a Senior Android Engineer for the National Basketball Association, and a Senior Data Engineer at Business Insider. Connect with Shafik: Website: https://www.shafikquoraishee.com   YouTube: https://youtube.com/@squoraishee   Medium: https://squoraishee.medium.com/   X: https://x.com/SQuoraishee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

The National Basketball Association plays an exhaustive 82-game regular season from October through April. Most NBA regular season games are… The post NBA Playoff teams are Kung Fu Fighting appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

From being the first-ever female CEO of a Big Four consulting firm, Deloitte, to being appointed commissioner of the Women’s National Basketball Association in 2019, Cathy Engelbert says basketball ran in her DNA — so it seemed like a natural next step in her career. Under her leadership, the WNBA has seen significant growth in viewership, sponsorships, and media deals. In an episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations, she discusses her turnaround strategy for the league, her hopes to further expand and globalize the game, and why it’s worth investing in women’s sports. This interview was recorded on March 25 at NBA Headquarters in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our next poster is titled Characterization of Concussions in the National Basketball Association and the 90-day Period Following Return to Play: Analysis of Musculoskeletal Injury Risk and Player Performance. This study was performed at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona and sought to determine the incidence of musculoskeletal injury in the immediate 90-day period following return to play from concussion.  The secondary outcomes were to evaluate player performance within the 90-day.  As well as time lost after musculoskeletal injury.Concussions have steadily garnered increased attention over recent years. We actually did an episode with Dr. Rachel Frank focused on concussions and sideline evaluation.  This is episode 98 if you want to go check it out.  That episode focused primarily on identifying and appropriately managing concussions.  This study aims to evaluate the impact of a concussion on risk of musculoskeletal injury. Concussions have previously been shown to have persistent neurological effects that may lead to slower reaction times and may compromise postural stability in high-level athletes. Therefore, it stands to reason that a player may be at greater risk for musculoskeletal injury and may exhibit poorer performance upon return from a concussion.The authors identified NBA players who sustained a concussion between 2015-20 22 using a publicly available database.  The database was also queried to identify any musculoskeletal injury in the 90-day period following return to play after the concussion, as well as time lost after the subsequent injury. Performance statistics were obtained from each players preinjury season and post-injury season.  Each concussed player was matched with a non-concussed control player using position, win shares, player efficiency rating and points per game as metrics.So, what did this study find?  A total of 70 concussions were identified during this time period. 70% of concussed players sustained a musculoskeletal injury in the 90-day period following return to play.  Compared with controls, the odds of sustaining a musculoskeletal injury in the concussed cohort were 11.3 times greater.  There was no significant difference between the type and location of injury, with ankle injuries being the most common in both groups.Now let's talk about performance.  Interestingly, there were no significant changes in points per game, minutes played per game or true shooting percentage between the concussed and control groups.  When compared with the controls, no changes in performance statistics were significantly different. Games missed after subsequent musculoskeletal injury were similar between the concussed and control groups.

Willard & Dibs continue talking about Steph Curry's injury and how the National Basketball Association could better protect their top players. Curry's injury has also proposed the question for callers: Why don't the Warriors get as many whistles as other teams they play? The guys discuss.

A consortium that includes tech and real estate investors, alongside a private equity firm, has reached a deal to buy the National Basketball Association’s Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion. Marc Lasry, Avenue Capital Management Chairman & CEO, speaks on the growing trend of PE in sports with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu and Alix Steel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a transactional attorney and business executive, William L. Strickland successfully represented professional athletes for over 35 years, primarily in the National Basketball Association and the National Football League. In this capacity, he negotiated contracts for personal playing services, endorsements, appearances, events, promotions and a broad array of other contracts which resulted in close to $2 billion in gross compensation paid to his clientele. His experience includes operating, budgetary and management responsibilities for staff and agents across the five major league sports of baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer. Bill also established and managed his own management company which was successfully sold after 10 years of operations. William Strickland serves on the Board of Directors of the Polk Institute Foundation and is the organization's interim Chief Operating Officer. He's also been Stealth SME, LLC's Sr. Managing Partner-Sports, management one, LLC's, Strickland & Ashe Management Group, President – Basketball, LLC's Founder/CEO/President, International Management Group's President – Basketball, and ProServ, Inc.'s Chief Operating Officer-Team Sports. Strickland received his JD from Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, his Master of Business Administration from University of California at Los Angeles, The Anderson School of Management, and Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. Contact Bill Strickland: https://polkinstitute.org/ (323) 657-POLK (7655) NATIONAL WOMEN'S SMALL BUSINESS MONTH PITCH COMPETITION WHO: Polk Institute Foundation 501(c)(3) – Tax ID #: 85-337-6905 WHAT: Women's Pitch Event/Competition WHEN: Wednesday, October 16 @2 PM to 6 PM WHERE: El Segundo Women's Club 541 Standard St. El Segundo, CA 90245 WHY: Total of $5,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the first-place pitcher, runner up, and People's Choice winner. Day of Event Cell: 213.300.8996 About the Polk Institute Foundation: The Polk Institute Foundation is a 501(C)(3). It is an innovative online enterprise offering a tuition-free Master Practitioner Training Incubator and Accelerator and Capital Funding. There is an 11-month Incubator Program for startups and pre-revenue companies and an 11-month Accelerator Program for existing businesses with the focus of graduating fundable CEOs. At the Polk Institute, social entrepreneurship companies are endeavors that are purpose-driven and represent the passion of the founder, whatever their ethnicity. These endeavors focus on People, Planet and Profit (Triple Bottom Line) and the belief that behaving ethically and generating profits are not conflicting concepts. Learn more at: https://polkinstitute.org. Press Contacts: Adam Ruseling: adam@blainegroupinc.com, Devon Blaine: devon@blainegroupinc.com, 310.360.14993 Dr. Kimberley Linert Speaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral Optometrist Event Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/ To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com 702.256.9199 Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator Podcast Available on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platforms Author of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life" Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3srh6tZ Website: https://www.DrKimberleyLinert.com Please subscribe, share & LISTEN! Thanks. incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberley-linert-incredible-life-creator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberley.linert/ The Great Discovery eLearning Platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberley l

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) continues to expand its social media reach, as its successful blend of wrestling and celebrities took center stage at its Royal Rumble premium live event. The sports entertainment company said that this year's Royal Rumble set a record for most social video views in the event's history. An encounter in the ring between wrestler Bron Breakker and popular streamer IShowSpeed became the most-viewed Royal Rumble social post of all time, with more than 300 million social views in less than 24 hours. IShowSpeed, who has appeared at other WWE events, including WrestleMania 40, has more than 35 million subscribers on YouTube. Logan Paul, who also participated in the men's Royal Rumble match, has more than 23 million YouTube subscribers. WWE currently has more than 100 million subscribers on YouTube. That easily dwarfs the National Football League, which has nearly 14 million subscribers; the National Basketball Association, with more than 22 million subscribers; Major League Baseball, with 6 million subscribers; and the National Hockey League, which has close to 3 million subscribers. Merchandise sales, which were in partnership with Fanatics, soared more than 95% compared with the prior Royal Rumble record set last year. And sponsorship revenue jumped 94% compared with the previous record set in 2024. The premium live event, which was broadcast on Peacock in the United States on February 1, set a Royal Rumble viewership record, up almost 14% domestically from a year earlier. This year's Royal Rumble, which saw Jey Uso win the men's namesake match and Charlotte Flair win the women's, was held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis as part of a partnership with Indiana Sports Corp. Aside from the Royal Rumble, the deal, announced last year, will bring WWE's SummerSlam and WrestleMania to Indianapolis in future years. WWE, which is part of TKO Group Holdings, previously said that WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble have a combined economic impact of more than $300 million. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

On this episode of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents an interview with American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association legend, Olympic gold medalist, and trailblazer Spencer Haywood, recorded in 2015 on the occasion of his induction into the NBA Hall of Fame. The post Spencer Haywood (Ep. 11, 2025) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Just when you think it's safe to take it easy leading up to the trade deadline, the National Basketball Association pulls out what might be the Trade of the Century (maybe the Trade of All Time?) to give Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are geared up and hyped up to discuss whether or not the L.A. Lakers or Dallas Mavericks leveled up. Luka Doncic is a Laker, but did we find out at the same time that the Don did? Anthony Davis is a Maverick, but is there a chance that Dallas got better and worse at the same time? Did Adam actually give GM LeBron an A+ grade for the first time in his career, or did the Lakers look to the future after LeBron? Will this deal leading to a flurry of equally shocking and weirdly desperate trades by playoff teams? How quickly did this deal REALLY come together? We hit all of the angles, all the potential conspiracy theories, salaries, spilled tea, and more! So suit up, and trade it out... I mean, take it out in episode 332 with the NBA-Team!

Travis Murphy’s work background is a fascinating one, and one that you may not realize is a key component of the sports industry behind the scenes. Before starting his company Jetr Global Sport + Entertainment, he previously served as the senior director of international government affairs for the National Basketball Association. In that role, he helped thousands of NBA, WNBA, 2K, G League, and Basketball Africa League teams, players, staff and their families navigate the complicated world of global travel. He also managed the NBA’s relationships with the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and other government institutions, working with those government partners to create sustainable basketball initiatives both domestically and abroad. In that regard, he also played a key role in the release of Brittney Griner from her detainment in Russia in 2022. Murphy has extensive international experience, having served as a diplomat in the United States Foreign Service, working at embassies in Ecuador, Suriname and Cote d’Ivoire to name a few. And he also served in Washington, D.C., in the Sports Diplomacy Division of the Department of State. All of that background puts him in a unique position to advocate for policy changes in Washington around issues of immigration that stand to have large impacts on some of the largest events headed to the United States. In just one area — but one with outsized importance — the issue of wait times for visitors to get an appointment for a visa to visit the United States is raising some serious alarms. In Colombia, for example, there is nearly a two-year wait time to get one of those appointments, meaning if you are a traveler hoping to watch the Colombian team at the 2026 World Cup, you’re already too late. In this conversation, we talk about why those waits are so long in so many countries around the world and what our industry can be doing to help reduce those times. We also talk about the impact a new administration in Washington will have on the ability for spectators to easily come for international events and how the broader national discussion on immigration policy in general could impact that ability as well. It’s a deep dive into some serious but important topics that will have lasting implications on the willingness of event organizers overseas to consider the United States as a host to their events in the years to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I nerd out on Super Bowl Logos, scorebugs, and all the behind the scenes to branding the big day. Then I talk about the declining visual quality of the National Basketball Association.

The NBA is so bad that not even Caitlin Clark wants to be associated with it. As the National Basketball Association continues to decline, more and more people are distancing themselves from the once-heralded association. Whitlock points out that poor leadership has led to the plateau in viewership the NBA has seen recently. Adam Silver has no idea how to get the train back on the tracks, as he even suggests that teams should play only 10-minute quarters, just like the WNBA. Even worse, Caitlin Clark turned down the NBA's offer to participate in a three-point shooting contest during All-Star Weekend. Someone better grab a life raft, because this ship is sinking. Steve Kim joins Jason to weigh in on the NBA's decline while also covering the unrivaled league's surprising ratings, Bill Belichick wanting to rename the Lombardi Trophy after Tom Brady, Joe Montana saying Dan Marino is the best quarterback of all time, Cam Newton stirring the pot and framing Dwight Howard as gay, and the new movement to boycott the Super Bowl. Later, T.J. Moe joins "Fearless" to debate whether Tony Dungy running for Senate in Michigan is a good idea. The former Super Bowl-winning coach is currently part of NBC's "Football Night in America." Assuming Dungy's Christian faith aligns him with the Republican MAGA movement, a career in politics would almost certainly end his TV career, especially at NBC. Wrapping up our show, Shemeka Michelle discusses a recent Vanity Fair article debunking the Obama drama. Is this just an attempt to cover up what could be the start of the collapse of the Democratic Party? Tune in to find out. We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. SHOW OUTLINE 00:00 Intro ​​Today's Sponsors: Brave the Dark Brave the Dark reminds us that one meaningful connection can change everything. I encourage you to see Brave the Dark in theaters today! Get your tickets today at https://Angel.com/JASON. Relief Factor Wherever you're hurting, back, neck, joints or muscles… make 2025 the year of feeling good again. Try Relief Factor's 3-Week QuickStart today. Visit https://ReliefFactor.com or call 1-800-4-Relief. Puridy Debt Solutions Make this the year you take control of your debt. Get a free debt analysis right now at https://pdsdebt.com/fearless. It only takes thirty seconds! LISTEN OR LOSE: WIN $100 IN FREE BITCOIN! email us lolonfearless@gmail.com Download and sign up for Fold App by visiting website https://foldapp.com/whitlock  Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://get.blazetv.com/FEARLESS and get $20 off your yearly subscription. CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK HERE to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLT CLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As our great nation swears in its second-oldest President (second only to the previous one), the elder statesmen in our great National Basketball Association are on the struggle bus as we reach the midway point of the regular season, but will they find their mojo before it's too late? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are here to discuss the regular season woes for a lot of middling playoff (and, in some cases, play-in) teams with bloated contracts and diminishing value with the trade deadline on the horizon. Will we FINALLY get a resolution to the Jimmy Butler situation in Miami? Are the Philadelphia 76ers, despite its nightmarish season, stuck having to not tank it despite the absence (now and maybe longer) of Joel Embiid? Have the NBA done a poor job of marketing MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Riche and Adam also talk about the California teams, the Suns trying to save their season, the young Rockets and Grizzlies, Cooper Flagg, SNOW DAYS, and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 331 with the NBA-Team!

For this week's episode, Jim is returning to Deloitte's Next Generation CMO Academy, with a listen into several of the conversations he has had with fellow marketing leaders, on how we hone and build the skills needed to be a CMO in this fast-paced world. With that theme in mind, we've pieced together snippets from a few special conversations from the event. First, Jim is joined by Norm Yustin, the Customer Activation and Growth Global Practice Leader for Russell Reynolds, a leading executive search and leadership advisory firm. Norm talks us through his path through marketing to becoming a recruiter, how he looks to support the leaders he hopes to place, and the decision of CEOs to hire internally or externally.Then, we welcome three alumni from a previous Deloitte Academy to speak about their experiences and how they were able to bring their learnings back to their companies and teams. Michael Chao, the Vice President of Marketing at Lidl. Sylvia Hooks, the Vice President Edge to Cloud Integrated Marketing for Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Anthony Toguchi, the Head of Institutional Digital Marketing for Vanguard.And finally Jim wraps up this special episode with a leader working to bring equality to women's sports. Colie Edison is the Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer for the WNBA, the Women's National Basketball Association. Colie is a veteran strategic leader and transformative marketer, becoming the league's first-ever Chief Growth Officer in January 2022. We learn how she stepped into the role at the WNBA, at the same time becoming a mother, alongside working with her fellow c-suite team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Basketball star, Shark Tank alumnus, comedian, entrepreneur, and so much more, Fran Harris, is fully focused on one thing right now: Bringing a Women's National Basketball Association team to town. The time is now, she argues, and the WNBA is looking to expand. But what would the team be called? And who might be their superfan? Tune into Harris' interview with executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to find out.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Lever Time is taking a break this week, but we'll be back next week with a brand new episode. Today, we wanted to re-air one of our favorite episodes from 2024.  --The National Basketball Association wants you to gamble. Since 2014, the league has championed the legalization of sports betting nationwide, partially due to its own business interests in gambling. But the emergence of online gambling has coincided with a rise in troubling health outcomes like increased rates of depression and substance abuse. Today on Lever Time, we explore the recent growth of online gambling, sitting down with sports writers and an addiction expert to learn how it's impacted society and changed the very nature of sports and fandom. Sports fans are familiar with the companies DraftKings and FanDuel. In the NBA, their commercials are now as synonymous with the game as slam dunks — and both have transformed how viewers watch the game. In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a federal law prohibiting gambling in most states — within the same year several states swiftly moved to legalize sports gambling, leading to more widespread usage of online sportsbooks. Today, millions of fans include betting as part of their viewing experience, but it's a trend that worries public health experts, athletes, and longtime fans, who believe the NBA's promotion of gambling will have long-term negative consequences.

Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War(1965-70) is the first of a two-part story about one of the most transformative events inpro basketball history: the war between the National Basketball Association and its challenger the American Basketball Association (ABA).From this nine-year battle for the heart of the game, modern pro basketball emerged in the mid-1970s and grew into today's global, multibillion-dollar sports industry. Part One takes a definitive behind-the-scenes look at both leagues marching to war, their marketing schemes, their labor woes, their legal challenges, and their coming to terms with the 1960s and the nation's changing attitudes on race. If you love sports history and pro basketball's throwback days of Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Connie Hawkins, and Julius Erving, this is a book for you, with part two soon to follow. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War(1965-70) is the first of a two-part story about one of the most transformative events inpro basketball history: the war between the National Basketball Association and its challenger the American Basketball Association (ABA).From this nine-year battle for the heart of the game, modern pro basketball emerged in the mid-1970s and grew into today's global, multibillion-dollar sports industry. Part One takes a definitive behind-the-scenes look at both leagues marching to war, their marketing schemes, their labor woes, their legal challenges, and their coming to terms with the 1960s and the nation's changing attitudes on race. If you love sports history and pro basketball's throwback days of Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Connie Hawkins, and Julius Erving, this is a book for you, with part two soon to follow. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War(1965-70) is the first of a two-part story about one of the most transformative events inpro basketball history: the war between the National Basketball Association and its challenger the American Basketball Association (ABA).From this nine-year battle for the heart of the game, modern pro basketball emerged in the mid-1970s and grew into today's global, multibillion-dollar sports industry. Part One takes a definitive behind-the-scenes look at both leagues marching to war, their marketing schemes, their labor woes, their legal challenges, and their coming to terms with the 1960s and the nation's changing attitudes on race. If you love sports history and pro basketball's throwback days of Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Connie Hawkins, and Julius Erving, this is a book for you, with part two soon to follow. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War(1965-70) is the first of a two-part story about one of the most transformative events inpro basketball history: the war between the National Basketball Association and its challenger the American Basketball Association (ABA).From this nine-year battle for the heart of the game, modern pro basketball emerged in the mid-1970s and grew into today's global, multibillion-dollar sports industry. Part One takes a definitive behind-the-scenes look at both leagues marching to war, their marketing schemes, their labor woes, their legal challenges, and their coming to terms with the 1960s and the nation's changing attitudes on race. If you love sports history and pro basketball's throwback days of Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Connie Hawkins, and Julius Erving, this is a book for you, with part two soon to follow. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War(1965-70) is the first of a two-part story about one of the most transformative events inpro basketball history: the war between the National Basketball Association and its challenger the American Basketball Association (ABA).From this nine-year battle for the heart of the game, modern pro basketball emerged in the mid-1970s and grew into today's global, multibillion-dollar sports industry. Part One takes a definitive behind-the-scenes look at both leagues marching to war, their marketing schemes, their labor woes, their legal challenges, and their coming to terms with the 1960s and the nation's changing attitudes on race. If you love sports history and pro basketball's throwback days of Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Connie Hawkins, and Julius Erving, this is a book for you, with part two soon to follow. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, more than 75 percent of the players in the National Basketball Association are Black. But that wasn't always the case. When the league was founded in the 1940s, and for much of its early history, it was predominantly white. We sit down with former NBA player and coach Ray Scott to discuss the league's formative years and how it evolved alongside the civil rights movement. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/the-forgotten-history-of-the-nba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday, November 20th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus India falsely charges Christian groups with embezzlement After the Hindu nationalist BJP Party came to power in India at the national level in 2014, many large Christian organizations that had been receiving funds from abroad came under government scrutiny and were falsely charged with embezzlement and other invented corrupt financial practices, reports International Christian Concern. Recently, the government stated that many of these organizations were involved in alleged illegal religious conversion activities, too. For the first time, India's Ministry of Home Affairs has listed illegal religious conversion activities as a reason for blocking foreign funding of certain non-governmental organizations working in India. According to Open Doors, India is the 11th most difficult country worldwide in which to be a Christian. Proverbs 17:23 says, “Corrupt judges accept secret bribes, and then justice is not done.” Charles Barkley: Democrats lost because "y'all stupid" After Donald Trump's landslide victory, former National Basketball Association star Charles Barkley had a word for the Democrats on the Steam Room podcast. BARKLEY: “And I just want to say this to the Democrats, I'm an independent who voted Democratic. Do me this favor. When you win, you get to say what you want to. When you lose, you need to shup up. “Oh, President Biden. They didn't get him out the race soon enough. Kamala didn't do this. We lost because we had no game plan. We still haven't solved the immigration problem. Have no viable answers. Never addressed inflation. “Bringing all these stupid stars out to rally to vote. What was that? Hey, I love Beyonce. What's bringing her out? That ain't gonna make me vote a certain way. Cardi B. I like Cardi B. That ain't gonna make me vote a certain type of way. You guys lost because y'all stupid.” Senator Ted Cruz objects to Democrats who want to censor conservatives And on Senator Ted Cruz's podcast entitled “Verdict,” the Texas statesman  said Democrats are not interested in doing much introspection about their massive loss on Election Day. CRUZ: “The Democrats, they're not actually looking introspectively and saying, ‘Gosh, maybe we were wrong on the issues. Maybe the fact that over 70% of Americans thought we were on the wrong track. Maybe that's a problem. Maybe we shouldn't have had an open border and let this country be invaded. Maybe we shouldn't have spent money like drunken sailors and caused inflation that hurt working families across this country. “‘Maybe we shouldn't have waged a war on energy that hurt everyone who's struggling to make ends meet. Maybe we shouldn't have undermined our friends and allies, and we shouldn't have appeased our enemies. Maybe we shouldn't have given $100 billion to Iran that funds terrorists and Hamas and Hezbollah and causes a war. Maybe our policies are wrong.' “That would be a rational and sensible thing for Democrats to do. So, they're not doing that.” Senator Cruz cited exhibit A of MSNBC host and former White House press secretary Jen Psaki who doubled down on censoring people like podcaster Joe Rogan who has challenged Democrats and dared to interview Trump for three unfiltered hours which enabled listeners to cast an informed vote. CRUZ: "Instead, they're saying, ‘Hmm, maybe if people just didn't know what we were doing. Maybe if they couldn't say what we were doing. Maybe if they couldn't criticize what we're doing. Yeah, that's how we'd win.' “So, Jen Psaki, Joe Biden's former press secretary, went on a podcast and she said this, ‘One of the things that's changed ever since I got involved in politics is just the rise of the percentage of people who get their information off of platforms that have no fact-checking mechanism and no accountability for having disinformation spread. Laws have to change.' “She's not saying, ‘We, the Democrats, need to communicate better.' She's not saying, ‘We the Democrats need to change our policy.' She's saying, ‘We need to change the laws to make it illegal for that Joe Rogan to say things we don't like. We need to change the laws to make it illegal for anyone to post on X what the actual facts are of what we, the Democrats, are doing. If we can silence everyone, then we stay in power forever.'” Late-term abortions in Oregon more than doubled in 2023 Oregon Health Authority's finalized 2023 abortion records show dramatically increased abortion rates in numerous categories, including a sharp rise in the number of late-term abortions compared to the prior year, reports LifeSiteNews.com. According to the Oregon Health Authority's Center for Health Statistics data, abortion mills in Oregon performed a total of 10,075 abortions last year compared to 8,672 in 2022, a 16% increase. Among the 10,075 abortions, 225 of them were performed at or after 23 weeks gestation (roughly the age of “viability”), more than two and a half times the 85 late-term abortions performed in 2022. At 23 weeks gestation and later, the unborn baby can feel pain, and many can survive outside the womb if born prematurely. Elon Musk praises families on X Elon Musk is continuing to spread the word about the importance of families. On X this week, Musk sounded the alarm in response to a post that claimed birth rates in Sweden and Britain are now at their lowest levels since 1749 and 1938, respectively. Musk said, “Instead of teaching fear of pregnancy, we should teach fear of childlessness.” Psalm 127:3-5 says, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.” AI model detects cancerous brain tumors missed during surgery And finally, researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence-powered model that can determine in 10 seconds during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains, reports Good News Network. According to the research team led by the universities of Michigan and California, the technology, called FastGlioma, outperformed conventional methods for identifying what remains of a tumor by a wide margin. When a neurosurgeon removes a life-threatening tumor from a patient's brain, they are rarely able to remove the entire mass. What remains is known as a residual tumor. By contrast, FastGlioma detected and calculated how much of the brain tumor remained with an average accuracy of approximately 92%. Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, November 20th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Cedric Benson - Spent eight years as a running back in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns and won the Doak Walker Award in 2004. Todd Dodge - Football coach and former player, and current head coach at Lovejoy High School in Lucas, Texas. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin where he played quarterback for the Longhorns, Dodge went into coaching, primarily at the high school level. Brittney Griner - Professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association. She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women's national basketball team and a six-time WNBA All-Star. Ed "Too Tall" Jones - Former professional football player who was a defensive end for 15 seasons for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League. In 1979, he left football to attempt a career in professional boxing. Biz Mackey - Catcher and manager in Negro league baseball. He played for the Indianapolis ABCs, New York Lincoln Giants, Hilldale Daisies, Philadelphia Royal Giants, Philadelphia Stars, Washington / Baltimore Elite Giants, and Newark Dodgers/Eagles. Carla Overbeck - Former soccer player who is currently an assistant coach for the Duke Blue Devils women's soccer team. Captain of the United States national team from 1993 to 2000, she helped lead the team to two FIFA Women's World Cups and an Olympic gold medal. Chris Plonsky - urrently part of Texas' chief of staff as executive senior associate AD & SWA. Former UT women's athletics director (2001-2018). While at command for the Longhorns, the women's athletics programs won a total of 3 National Championships and 64 Big 12 Conference Championships Plonsky supervised revenue areas in sponsorship, licensing, and television. Served as past presidents of NACDA, NACMA, and Women Leaders in College Sports. Became the fifth woman in history to serve as NACDA President. Prior to her legacy at the University of Texas, Plonsky worked in roles of public relations and assistant/associate commissioner capacities with the former Big East Conference under Dave Gavitt and Mike Tranghese. Retired board member of the National Football Foundation/College Football Hall of Fame. Richmond Webb - Richmond Jewel Webb is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League with the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals. Webb played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. He was selected by the Dolphins as the ninth overall pick in the 1990 NFL draft. TSHOF 2025 Induction Banquet SATURDAY 02/15/2025 06:00 PM CST The BASE at Extraco Event Center 4401 Bosque Blvd Waco TX 76710 For Information and Tickets: https://www.tshof.org/induction.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fatime Sela, a Willam Paterson alum who creates social media videos for the National Basketball Association, describes the rewards and challenges of working in the sports media industry. Hosts Matt Goldman and Will Gifford draw connections between Sela's journey and their own times in college. This episode was edited by Tommy Sherwood.

As Austin and San Antonio continue growing into a powerful metroplex, decision makers in both cities are planning to expand their reach. That game plan includes one of the National Basketball Association's most successful teams, the San Antonio Spurs. ABJ Senior Staff Writer Justin Sayers invites Spurs Senior VP of Strategic Growth and Deputy General Counsel Brandon James to share the team's playbook for success in Austin.

On this episode of the Done There Been There podcast, co-hosts Mike Hill and Ephraim Salaam engage with Quincy Isaiah, who plays Magic Johnson in the HBO series 'Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty.' They discuss Quincy's journey to landing the role, the importance of mental health in navigating fame, and the pressures of acting. Quincy shares insights on transitioning from football to acting and the lessons learned along the way, emphasizing the significance of therapy and personal growth. ...Follow Done There, Been That podcast on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: IG: @InflectionEntX: @InflectionEnt YouTube: @nowthatsMAJOR...Follow Quincy Isaiah on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: IG:@quincyisaiahX: @quincyisaiahSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the Philadelphia Eagles have won back-to-back games, will they have the confidence to take on the Bengals this Sunday? Will their game plan stick with the ground-and-pound game with Saquon Barkley, or will an aerial attack be more effective against Cincinnati? The NBA starts tonight with some amazing opening matchups. Devon Givens and Anthony review the league and preview each team and how we think they will do in the 2024-25 NBA Season. Brian Baldinger joins us to talk about Eagles-Giants and what he saw that stood out for the Birds.

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Kevin Harvey, former Philadelphia 76ers team chaplain joins us today on our "Famous Friday" edition of the Tim DeMoss Show. Kevin offers memories of former 76ers star Dikembe Mutombo (who passed away at the end of September) including Mutombo's faith in action. Harvey also shares his personal faith journey and testimony and work with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in South Jersey, where he serves as Area Director.  The FCA uses the powerful platform of sports to serve local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel. Author Burt Kearns also appears on the show to discuss his new book, SHEMP!: The Biography of The Three Stooges' Shemp Howard, The Face of Film Comedy (2024). The book chronicles the life of original member of the Three Stooges, Shemp Howard. In addition to rising to fame as a "Stooge," Kearns lays out lesser known aspects of Shemp's life and career, including his appearance in dramas, mysteries, Westerns, and musicals alongside the biggest stars of the Golden Age. The exciting, scintillating conclusion of the show features Tim's daughter Tessa exhibiting Herculean strength to fight past her sickness to contribute to the show's "cherry on the sundae," Now THAT'S Punny! Sports clips: Rob Thomson, Manager, Philadelphia Phillies (MLB.com)Kyle Schwarber, Designated Hitter, Philadelphia Phillies (MLB.com)Nick Sirianni, Head Coach, Philadelphia Eagles (philadelphiaeagles.com) Music: The Curly Shuffle / Jump 'N the Saddle BandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marketing is about helping your ideal customer perceive the value your products deliver.But before they can perceive that value, you have to create it.When I received the podcast guest application for my next guest, in my due diligence I found that Consumer Reports named its Stratami mattress one of the 9 best mattresses of 2024.To hear key lessons and stories from building the company behind made that mattress, I talked to Jack Dell'Accio, CEO and Founder, Essentia [https://myessentia.com/].Dell'Accio originally funded Essentia himself, investing $3 million to develop the products and build the brand. The organic mattress company is projected to surpass $50 million in revenue in 2024. He oversees the company's 100 employees, but does not manage the marketing team directly.Stories (with lessons) about what he made in marketingInnovation driven by personal passion can lead to extraordinary outcomesKeep pushing forwardEducating consumers about the products they use and the impact on their health is crucial for building trust and driving changeFind a strategic partner who understands your visionCollaborate to bring greater visibility to your brandDiscussed in this episodeConversion Pro – In this episode, Dell'Accio emphasizes consumer education. The Conversion Pro expert in MeclabsAI [https://meclabsai.com/share/v1rYyjM1ZgieOa5] can help you understand how to optimize your marketing strategies to not only educate but also convert your audience effectively (MeclabsAI is MarketingSherpa's parent company).Female Entrepreneurship and Marketing: Having built a big community doesn't mean you will be able to monetize it [https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/entrepreneurship]Marketing is Teaching: 3 examples of high-performance marketing that worked by educating the customer [https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/3-examples-marketing-is-teaching]Strategic Marketing Collaboration: Find your partner in crime (podcast episode #68) [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/strategic]Marketing: It's not about you, and when you make it about you, you are never going to succeed (podcast episode #53) [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/marketing-not-about-you]Get more episodesSubscribe to the MarketingSherpa email newsletter [https://www.marketingsherpa.com/newsletters] to get more insights from your fellow marketers. Sign up for free if you'd like to get more episodes like this one.For more insights, check out...This podcast is not about marketing – it is about the marketer. It draws its inspiration from the Flint McGlaughlin quote, “The key to transformative marketing is a transformed marketer” from the Become a Marketer-Philosopher: Create and optimize high-converting webpages [https://meclabs.com/course/] free digital marketing course.Apply to be a guestIf you would like to apply to be a guest on How I Made It In Marketing, here is the podcast guest application – https://www.marketingsherpa.com/page/podcast-guest-application

AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE!! In this episode we invite on our good friend Steph aka  @TrillBuckets  to talk hoops. Good ole barbershop talk. Hope yall enjoy

My guest grew up in Chicopee, MA, a mill town, textiles/paper, with hard working moms and dads just trying to provide for their families. The  large immigrant community was trying to develop new skills while developing new ties with their new neighbors.  Ken's father's family was from Quebec, Canada and his mom, Cindy, her family immigrated from Scotland. There's quite a bit to this story that Ken shared with me and I'm  not going to reveal all of it other than saying it was at times very difficult to navigate.  When things are left better off not spoken about, that leaves lots of unanswered  questions.Ken was often made to feel that he was the special son, the baby of the family, the youngest boy. His 2 older sisters were always there to help out but Ken definitely got his fair share of attention. However, there were 2 other  brothers that Ken  tells us about in our interview.  It's heartbreaking, yet at times maybe one can understand why the decision was made so many years ago.One of the hardest challenges for Ken as a young boy, was that he "didn't want to be the cause of any more pain for my parents. I grew up trying to do all the right things. My parents were so forgiving." Yet there was always the underlying feeling that "he and his sisters were born to  fill the void left by his brothers."I thought that this was overwhelming and exhausting for a little boy but Ken "thinks that this gave him a real purpose in life. "I turned myself into a person who always did my best, not a perfectionist. Mom just wanted us to do our best."  Ken never cut a class, didn't drink till he was of legal age and never got into trouble because he hoped he was helping his parents.When Ken started working as a  producer for the NBA (National Basketball Association), he basically walked through those doors as a lucky, young  ambitious kid.  Twenty nine years passed and he walked out as a talented, resolute adult with so many questions to answer.  He was determined to write about his life and his family and it's all captured in "You're Gonna Miss Me Some Day."Robert and David were the answer to lots of those questions. He couldn't turn back time but he has them to thank for giving him clarity and peace.Hope you enjoy our conversation.BOOK TITILE:"You're Gonna Miss Me Someday"   https://www.amazon.com/Ken-Gagne/e/B099TRH83L%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share           Jackie Tantillo and Should Have Listened To My Mother Podcast are honored to announce that they have been Nominated in three categories for the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Awards. The three categories are "Best Female Hosted" Podcast, Kids & Family Category and Society-Culture Category. We will keep you updated as to the final results for 2024."Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests were open and hones and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2028/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. My guests and I Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out our website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloFind audio versions of the podcast here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/60j14qCcks4AP3JUrWrc2MLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Listen wherever you find podcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicGaanaIHeartRadio RadioDeezerSpotifyPandoraItunesFacebook:Should have listened to my motherJackie TantilloInstagram:Should have listened to my motherJackietantillo7LinkedIn:Jackie TantilloYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherShould have listened to my mother

A strong mindset serves as the foundation on which your branding efforts are built, impacting how you present yourself, how you engage with others, and ultimately how successful you are in establishing your brand. Many individuals overlook the importance of mindset in personal branding because they tend to focus on immediate tangible tasks such as enhancing their online presence or networking. This oversight occurs as people underestimate the long-term benefits a strong mindset can provide. Cultivating a winning mindset often involves introspection and self-improvement, which can be uncomfortable and require sustained effort. It's much harder to work on ourselves on the inside than on things on the outside. Cynt Marshall, the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and the first black female CEO in the history of the National Basketball Association, has faced many challenges throughout her career with resilience and determination. She overcame significant barriers — such as breaking the glass ceiling in a predominantly male industry — by demonstrating her leadership abilities, advocating for diversity, and building strong networks of support.   To find out more about my work, please visit Dana Williams Consulting. LinkedIn. Instagram. Email: hello@danawilliamsco.com No more leaving your CliftonStrengths Assessment in your desk drawer. Now you can use The Strengths Journal™ to channel your unique strengths and dominate your every day! Get your copy of The Strengths Journal™.

-Joe Cavallaro is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and On-Site Human Performance Specialist with the Massachusetts National Guard where he provides support in injury management and prevention.-He is a 2013 graduate of Northeastern University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon coach and leans on his experience in working with athletes at each timepoint across the injury to performance spectrum.-Prior to O2X, Joe had the opportunity to work with and support both the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association, Premier League Lacrosse and professional triathletes based out of New England.-After his experience in the NBA, he  moved to the private practice world where he continued to work with high school, collegiate and professional athletes. During this time he worked to establish relationships across the medical and performance worlds to help athletes succeed with return to sport.-He has since started his role with O2X and MANG - where he aims to mitigate the risk of injury and develop back to work programs for soldiers and airmen in the Army National Guard and Air National Guard.Check out our program w/ Massachusetts National Guard:https://youtu.be/jyMVRl-81hc?si=XUgM7dT4kzuugYQoFirstNet Built with AT&T:http://www.firstnet.com/healthandwellnessBuilding Homes for Heroes:https://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/Download the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website - http://o2x.comIG - https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f 

A little more than three years ago, inside a shiny new arena in Rwanda's capital, the Basketball Africa League launched its inaugural season. It was a milestone for the continent and for America's National Basketball Association, which was a driving force behind the venture. But among human rights experts, the NBA's deal with Rwanda's president Paul Kagame has raised questions since the very beginning. Today, our Mark Fainaru-Wada takes us inside his 18-month investigation into a partnership that formed the foundation for Africa's new league and provides a clear-eyed examination of the complexities and ethical challenges of engaging in business with an authoritarian regime. Mark's full report will publish at 7am ET, Friday, July 26. Those links will post here shortly after. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to this exclusive, probing, fact-finding, comprehensive investigative edition of Light ‘Em Up …We are currently being actively downloaded in 1⃣1⃣ 3⃣ countries, globally.We shine the antiseptic light of the truth on the multi-billion-dollar world of sports betting and the criminality that far too often surrounds these actions.Actions that most recently have encircled and swallowed more victims from ALL of the Major Sports Leagues:⚾ Major League Baseball,

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you!Bravery is not always the absence of fear but rather the willingness to press forward into unfamiliar territory or patterns that involve taking risks. There is much good news in the world, and especially so for many corporate CEO's whose average annual compensation sits at $15.7 million per year. North Korea is at it again with the trash balloons. In response to South Korea's propaganda campaign broadcast on loud speakers near the border, to show their displeasure, their neighbor to the north has resumed airborne deliveries of refuse. The basketball world lost a great champion. The late Jerry West whose outlined image stands as the global symbol of the National Basketball Association distinguished himself as a player and executive with various teams and helped transform the league into the global brand that it is today. If a company offers a lot of money to a high school student to endorse a sports drink or product, take it; if invested properly it will be worth a lot; and don't forget about taxes! There are different dimensions to total wellness ranging from physical to spiritual. To stay in a sense of balance pay attention to your health, wealth, relationships with others and the world around you. Meet a wingman who contributed generously to first responders as well as his overall community, all at the same time.

The National Basketball Association wants you to gamble. Since 2014, the league has championed the legalization of sports betting nationwide, partially due to its own business interests in gambling. But the emergence of online gambling has coincided with a rise in troubling health outcomes like increased rates of depression and substance abuse. Today on Lever Time, we explore the recent growth of online gambling, sitting down with sports writers and an addiction expert to learn how it's impacted society and changed the very nature of sports and fandom. Sports fans are familiar with the companies DraftKings and FanDuel. In the NBA, their commercials are now as synonymous with the game as slam dunks — and both have transformed how viewers watch the game. In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a federal law prohibiting gambling in most states — within the same year several states swiftly moved to legalize sports gambling, leading to more widespread usage of online sportsbooks. Today, millions of fans include betting as part of their viewing experience, but it's a trend that worries public health experts, athletes, and longtime fans, who believe the NBA's promotion of gambling will have long-term negative consequences.

Jerry West AUDIO-- Geoff Calkins on the passing of Jerry West 6/12/24

S8: Ep 2 In this episode, Felicia is joined by Jasmine C. Lipford, Vice President of Marketing for the National Basketball Association, to discuss the ins and outs of working in the sports industry. Jasmine shares valuable insights on navigating the competitive world of sports marketing, emphasizing the importance of staying sharp and taking time to deliberate in decision-making.

The National Basketball Association is in advanced stages of a new round of media-rights deals. WSJ's Amol Sharma unpacks why several major media players are jostling for the lucrative rights. Further Reading: -NBC Prepares $2.5-Billion-a-Year Bid to Pluck NBA Rights From TNT  -Amazon, YouTube Vie for NBA Streaming Rights as League's Media Talks Heat Up  Further Listening: -Why Three Media Giants Are Betting on Sports Streaming  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephanie and Eric Clark, co-founders and CEOs passionate about building high-performing teams in FDA regulated industries, share their company's focus on culture, team value, and innovation. They discuss their journey of entrepreneurial growth, emphasizing a people-first approach and the significance of creating a strong company culture. Highlighting their successes and future aspirations, including plans for becoming an employee-owned company and setting up a foundation, they express their intent to make a larger impact beyond their business. Additionally, the conversation covers their services, particularly in the GMP space, and the pivotal role of technology and data science in enhancing manufacturing efficiencies and enabling better decision making.   Episode Highlights: 01:10 Meet the Guests: Founders of GMP Pros 04:57 The Journey to Entrepreneurship and Building a People-First Culture 13:15 Client Success Stories and the Impact of GMP Pros 26:30 Leveraging Technology for Growth and Impact   Stephanie Clark is passionate about building a thriving performance business with an experienced team of engineers, technicians, and IT experts working together to solve complex problems in FDA-regulated manufacturing. Stephanie's background is in human resources and operations, having spent over 25 years at companies like the National Basketball Association, Bellagio Resorts, United Airlines, and most recently, Mutual of Omaha.Eric Clark is equally passionate about building a thriving performance business with an experienced team of engineers, technicians, and IT experts working together to solve complex problems in FDA-regulated manufacturing. His background is in pharma manufacturing and other FDA-regulated industries, having spent over 25 years at companies like Novartis and Glaxo Smith Kline.   Connect with Stephanie and Eric in the following ways: Website: www.gmppros.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gmp-pros/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmppros   Other episodes you'll enjoy: C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - http://bit.ly/3XwI55n Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvym  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover 5 Common Traits of a Top Network Marketing Leader.This is a re-air of episode 157 of MLM Nation podcast that broadcast 2016.Simon Chan shares his journey and AHA moments guaranteed to make you a better network marketing leaderThis episode features special guest host, Adam Carey who makes the show fun and exciting.  Adam and his wife Michelle Carey are authors of Don't Be That Guy In Network Marketing and was featured on Episode 86 of MLM Nation.Who is Simon Chan? (original bio from 2016)Simon Chan is a follower of Jesus Christ, a husband, a father, the founder of MLM Nation, a business coach and online marketer. He's been involved with the network marketing profession for over 13 years.Simon graduated from Columbia University and had a dream job working for the NBA, the National Basketball Association.He became a very close friend with the first Chinese player to make it to the NBA, Wang Zhizhi. That led Simon to become a certified NBA player agent and he represented Wang for a short period before they joined with a bigger agency.However, after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, Simon discovered he was going down the wrong life path and realized he needed to start his own business.In 2003, he started his network marketing business because Simon believed MLM is the only business that really focuses on helping others. Network Marketing would let Simon live his The Purpose Driven Life of having a positive impact on as many lives as possible.Simon built a global business of over 70,000 distributors in over 18 countries. He's a 3 Star Diamond Director, in his company's Million Dollar Club and won the prestigious President's Award for being the fastest growing distributor in North America.In 2013, Simon followed his passion and retired from building his MLM business to focus on coaching and training. Even though he's been retired and hasn't done literally anything in 3 years, his company still pays him a 6 figure residual income.Simon and his wife, Kelly live out in Los Angeles with their 3 boys and Obi.Favorite Quotes for Network Marketing Leaders“The temptation to quit is greater when success is right around the corner” (Bob Parsons)“Never never underestimate the heart of a champion” (Rudy Tomjanovich)Must Read BookHoly BibleThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillHow to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale CarnegieYour First Year in Network Marketing by Mark YarnellDon't Be "That Guy" in Network Marketing by Adam CareyRecommended Online AppEvernoteEvernote ScannerApple PencilRecommended Prospecting ToolUse the tool that best relates to your prospectIe. If they're a GenY maybe use a video OR if they're older use a flip chartUse what duplicatesContact InfoMLMNation.comSimon's Facebook PageMLM Nation Facebook Pagesimon@mlmnation.com

Discover 5 Common Traits of a Top Network Marketing Leader.This is a re-air of episode 157 of MLM Nation podcast that broadcast 2016.Simon Chan shares his journey and AHA moments guaranteed to make you a better network marketing leaderThis episode features special guest host, Adam Carey who makes the show fun and exciting.  Adam and his wife Michelle Carey are authors of Don't Be That Guy In Network Marketing and was featured on Episode 86 of MLM Nation.Who is Simon Chan? (original bio from 2016)Simon Chan is a follower of Jesus Christ, a husband, a father, the founder of MLM Nation, a business coach and online marketer. He's been involved with the network marketing profession for over 13 years.Simon graduated from Columbia University and had a dream job working for the NBA, the National Basketball Association.He became a very close friend with the first Chinese player to make it to the NBA, Wang Zhizhi. That led Simon to become a certified NBA player agent and he represented Wang for a short period before they joined with a bigger agency.However, after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, Simon discovered he was going down the wrong life path and realized he needed to start his own business.In 2003, he started his network marketing business because Simon believed MLM is the only business that really focuses on helping others. Network Marketing would let Simon live his The Purpose Driven Life of having a positive impact on as many lives as possible.Simon built a global business of over 70,000 distributors in over 18 countries. He's a 3 Star Diamond Director, in his company's Million Dollar Club and won the prestigious President's Award for being the fastest growing distributor in North America.In 2013, Simon followed his passion and retired from building his MLM business to focus on coaching and training. Even though he's been retired and hasn't done literally anything in 3 years, his company still pays him a 6 figure residual income.Simon and his wife, Kelly live out in Los Angeles with their 3 boys and Obi.Favorite Quotes for Network Marketing Leaders“The temptation to quit is greater when success is right around the corner” (Bob Parsons)“Never never underestimate the heart of a champion” (Rudy Tomjanovich)Must Read BookHoly BibleThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillHow to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale CarnegieYour First Year in Network Marketing by Mark YarnellDon't Be "That Guy" in Network Marketing by Adam CareyRecommended Online AppEvernoteEvernote ScannerApple PencilRecommended Prospecting ToolUse the tool that best relates to your prospectIe. If they're a GenY maybe use a video OR if they're older use a flip chartUse what duplicatesContact InfoMLMNation.comSimon's Facebook PageMLM Nation Facebook Pagesimon@mlmnation.com

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