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Alex Rodriguez joins the Consensus Main Stage for a candid conversation on life after baseball, building a championship organization, and the lessons that shaped him. From buying the Minnesota Timberwolves during COVID to applying AI and real-time technology to the fan experience, A-Rod breaks down what it actually takes to turn around a franchise. He also opens up about growing up without a father, the mentors who changed the trajectory of his life, and why showing up with full attention is still the most underrated competitive advantage. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Alex Rodriguez at Consensus Miami 2026 01:06 - The 2004 Red Sox-Yankees Series and Baseball's Big Moment  04:00 - Buying the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA's Global Growth  06:56 - Building the Timberwolves from the Ground Up  09:39 - The Jump App and Applying Tech to the Fan Experience  12:18 - Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Building a Championship Team  15:41 - Family, Faith, and the Importance of Being Present  19:50 - The Power of Mentors: Buffett, Magic Johnson, and Giving Back  23:50 - NBA Playoffs Predictions and Parity in Pro Sports

Hey, this will likely be the last show of the week! We apologize and will return Monday! Today's word of the day is ‘support' as in the Red Sox as in Boston as in Theo Epstein as in Craig Breslow as in John Henry. The Red Sox are not a good team. The Red Sox fired Alex Cora earlier in the season and nothing changed. Are they too analytic? A new report suggest they might be!? (20:08) The Yankees need good news about Aaron Judge. Have to have him healthy. A rib injury is causing shoulder pain in his swing. Yikes. (28:20) What is happening to downtown Dallas? The Stars and Mavericks both announced they would be leaving the area. From two teams to no teams? Every Dallas pro team will be just Dallas in name? (38:50) Review: Ladies First. (42:45) The NBA Finalsnals start tonight. A rematch of 1999. The Knicks vs the Spurs. Wemby vs Brunson! (50:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, this will likely be the last show of the week! We apologize and will return Monday! Today's word of the day is ‘support' as in the Red Sox as in Boston as in Theo Epstein as in Craig Breslow as in John Henry. The Red Sox are not a good team. The Red Sox fired Alex Cora earlier in the season and nothing changed. Are they too analytic? A new report suggest they might be!? (20:08) The Yankees need good news about Aaron Judge. Have to have him healthy. A rib injury is causing shoulder pain in his swing. Yikes. (28:20) What is happening to downtown Dallas? The Stars and Mavericks both announced they would be leaving the area. From two teams to no teams? Every Dallas pro team will be just Dallas in name? (38:50) Review: Ladies First. (42:45) The NBA Finalsnals start tonight. A rematch of 1999. The Knicks vs the Spurs. Wemby vs Brunson! (50:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After hearing what KAT said about playing basketball in NY, The Drive explained how Travis Kelce has learned the greatest currency in town is not actual money.

What happens when elite athletes confront the mental health struggles no one talks about? On this Monday Morning Quarterback edition of The Morning Rant, John Davis opens up about the brutal pressure of NFL life, daily fear of being cut, and why mental health support must be year-round. Plus, Braves dominance, NBA/NHL finals updates, college baseball, the John Davis Golf Classic, and bold takes on locker room politics. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Weather Banter 02:54 John Davis Golf Classic Preview 05:48 Mental Health Awareness in Sports 09:54 NFL Locker Room Politics and Abdul Carter Debate 19:07 UFL, High School Transfer Portal Discussion 30:33 Mafia Monday Weekend Rewind 33:31 Big John's Bold Take 42:43 French Open, Boxing, and NFL Trivia 52:20 Memory Lane: John's NFL Career Pressures 58:45 Show Wrap-UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when elite athletes confront the mental health struggles no one talks about? On this Monday Morning Quarterback edition of The Morning Rant, John Davis opens up about the brutal pressure of NFL life, daily fear of being cut, and why mental health support must be year-round. Plus, Braves dominance, NBA/NHL finals updates, college baseball, the John Davis Golf Classic, and bold takes on locker room politics. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Weather Banter 02:54 John Davis Golf Classic Preview 05:48 Mental Health Awareness in Sports 09:54 NFL Locker Room Politics and Abdul Carter Debate 19:07 UFL, High School Transfer Portal Discussion 30:33 Mafia Monday Weekend Rewind 33:31 Big John's Bold Take 42:43 French Open, Boxing, and NFL Trivia 52:20 Memory Lane: John's NFL Career Pressures 58:45 Show Wrap-UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Private equity is often talked about like it's either a villain or a jackpot. Founders fear it, corporate executives romanticize it, employees hear horror stories, and everyone seems to have an opinion about what happens when PE walks into a business. But that framing misses the bigger shift happening across American industry. Private equity is no longer some niche financial corner of the market. It has become one of the most powerful forces shaping who owns companies, how businesses scale, how executives are evaluated, and how wealth gets created.  The misconception is that PE is simply about financial engineering. But the real story is execution. In a PE-backed company, the pace changes, scoreboard, and expectations change. You're no longer running a comfortable, founder-dependent business or managing a narrow slice of a giant corporate machine. You're being asked to build value quickly, professionally, and repeatedly. But for the people who can make that transition, the opportunity is enormous. Private equity can give founders a way to take chips off the table without walking away from the business they built. It can help executives move from earning a comfortable income to building real wealth. And it can turn unglamorous, overlooked industries like aerospace suppliers and manufacturing businesses into serious wealth-building platforms. In this episode, I sit down with Adam Coffey, a veteran private equity CEO, author of The Private Equity Playbook, and operator behind more than $2.5 billion in exits as a CEO. We talk about what private equity actually demands from founders and executives, why so many people misunderstand the opportunity, and what it really takes to survive and win in a PE-backed environment.   You'll also learn; Why private equity has become one of the biggest forces shaping modern business ownership What it means to treat business like a professional sport Why many founders do not survive the first PE hold period How selling to private equity changes your role from owner to shareholder, employee, and partner Why the founder mentality that built the company can eventually become the thing that limits it Why PE firms want process, leadership depth, and scalable systems, not founder heroics What Adam calls the “rule of 130,” and why it matters for founder risk The difference between being a platform company and an add-on acquisition What Fortune 500 executives often get wrong about moving into private equity Why “boring” industries often create more wealth than glamorous corporate careers   About the Guest Adam Coffey is a CEO, board member, best-selling author, and acclaimed international speaker. He is a visionary leader who drives transformative growth and fosters high-performance cultures. With 25+ years of experience as CEO, Adam built 4 companies for 9 private equity firms. During this time period, he completed 58 acquisitions; his track record includes notable outcomes measured in the billions, averaging 4x MOIC at exit. Adam is a respected mentor to MBA candidates and a sought-after speaker at top business schools. He brings diverse expertise from commercial and industrial service businesses, alongside being a licensed general contractor, pilot, former GE executive, and US Army veteran. As an author, Adam's books "The Private Equity Playbook" (2019)(2024), "The Exit Strategy Playbook" (2021), and Empire Builder (2023) all became #1 Amazon Best Sellers. Recognized as one of the "Most Influential Leaders" by the Orange County, CA Business Journal (4x), he founded the CEO Advisory Guru in 2021, providing consulting services to private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and to founders. Connect with Adam on LinkedIn.  About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker, and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers, and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association.   For more aerospace industry news & commentary: https://craigpicken.com/insights/.  To learn more about Craig Picken, visit https://craigpicken.com/. 

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Jason Stein, the sports investor and indefatigable pickleball advocate, joins John to discuss the flow of private equity into sports at all levels, the commercialization of the NCAA, the future of youth sports…. and Apollo's $225 million investment in Pickleball Inc. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour one of DJ & PK for May 20, 2026: Recapping the night in sports Bronson Kaufusi, former BYU and NFL player Dr. Chris Hill, Former Utah athletic director

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEToday's episode is a fun, lighthearted Q&A with Sue and Alex—covering a mix of personal and fitness-related questions, with a heavier focus on the personal side of things.From favorite restaurants and thoughts on fad diets to funny stories about their relationship and how it all started, this episode is a more relaxed conversation that lets you get to know them beyond coaching and content. If you've been wanting a behind-the-scenes look at their personalities, relationship, and everyday life, this episode is for you.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's topic(0:33) What is the fad diet we *hate* right now?(5:17) What are our favorite restaurants in Columbus?(10:09) What are our favorite date nights in Columbus?(12:02) Banana bread, anyone?(12:33) What made us fall for one another?(17:07) How did we meet?(36:26) Do we work with clients who are breastfeeding?(37:34) IF we could only pick one... Packers or Wildcats?(42:25) Thanks for listening!OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

-Football every day can get tiring for diehard fans but is a money maker for the league -Ben Standig joins the show -NFL mixing in their games with the CFP is not good for the sport

Get $200 cashback after your first $500 payment with Melio! (sponsored) - https://www.milestomemories.com/go/melio A viral Rio elevator video turned into one of those Vegas nightmare stories everyone has imagined. In this episode we also cover Allegiant buying Sun Country, Omnia Dayclub opening at Caesars Palace, bad AI Vegas maps, Circa's Slotapalooza, Resorts World comps and Vegas adding even more sports. What we cover: 17 people trapped in a Rio Las Vegas elevator Omnia Dayclub opening at Caesars Palace during EDC weekend Allegiant completing its Sun Country acquisition Mandalay Bay's huge two-bedroom panoramic suite Circa's Murphy bed rooms and Slotapalooza return Resorts World, MGM and Caesars summer comp offers AI Vegas maps that get almost everything wrong Women's pro hockey expansion reportedly coming to Las Vegas Episode Guide: 0:00 Four Queens leg cup cold open 0:33 Rio elevator nightmare goes viral 3:23 EDC weekend and Omnia Dayclub opening 4:59 Allegiant buys Sun Country 7:02 Mandalay Bay panoramic suite tour 7:52 Circa Murphy beds make too much sense 9:28 Circa Slotapalooza returns downtown 10:40 Mark's new Resorts World comps 11:50 MGM and Caesars summer comp offers 12:37 Bad AI Vegas maps 14:19 Women's pro hockey coming to Vegas Links: Las Vegas Advisor membership — https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/lva-membership-platinum/?ref=MTM MTM Vegas YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@mtmvegas MTM Vegas podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtm-vegas-fun-interesting-absurd-sides-of-vegas/id1574194686 MTM Vegas Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/cw/MtMVegas MTM Vegas newsletter — https://milestomemories.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=39c6737d725a04fea73324680&id=1e73edd8c8 MTM Vegas merch — https://mtmvegas.shop Rio elevator - https://x.com/lasvegaslocally/status/2054829995118530709?s=46&t=B9kWNUIY21TRZnc8tXrfRQ Four Queens cup - https://x.com/4QueensLV/status/2054690765649969649 Omnia tour - https://x.com/m6drop/status/2054409172964540750?s=46 MB suite - https://x.com/kerrybilicki/status/2050648934041972797?s=46&t=B9kWNUIY21TRZnc8tXrfRQ Murphy Bed - https://x.com/kerrybilicki/status/2053201863974293724?s=46&t=B9kWNUIY21TRZnc8tXrfRQ Slotapalooza - https://www.circalasvegas.com/slotapalooza/ Maps - https://x.com/stripstumble/status/2054306011004150001?s=46  https://x.com/StripStumble/status/2053833743870345455?s=20 PWHL - https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2026/may/13/professional-women-s-hockey-league-expands-to-las-vegas-and-hamilton-ontario-with-2026-27-season-debut

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In an extended chat with longtime WJZ sports director Mark Viviano, we discuss the role of the modern media and why the questions for the important people are so important. Especially for two kids from Baltimore and St. Louis, who had their childhood teams taken away by the NFL monsters and goblins named Irsay, Bidwill and Kroenke. The post Mark Viviano joins Nestor to discuss role of media in holding pro sports and billionaires accountable first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Terry Ryan answers listener questions, and discusses steroids in sports, as well as baseball You can now watch episodes of Tales with TR on YouTube! Head over to https://www.youtube.com/@THPN to watch the latest episode   Check out TerryRyan.ca Welcome to Tales with TR: A Hockey Podcast presented by The Hockey Podcast Network. Join former Montreal Canadiens' first-round draft pick & Shoresy star Terry Ryan, as he talks about the sport of Hockey, brings on various guests, and shares tales of his life and professional hockey career.   Host: Terry Ryan @terryryan20 Network: @hockeypodnet Editor: Isha Jahromi - "The City Life Project" on Youtube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cannabis is one of the most debated topics in sports medicine — and one of the least understood. Dr. Jeff Konin, a leading sports medicine and cannabis expert, joins us to cut through the noise on what cannabis actually does to the athlete's body, whether it belongs in performance and recovery protocols, and what athletic trainers need to know to counsel their athletes with confidence.Learn more about Dr. Konin here. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com. 

Eriq Gardner joins Peter to dig into the Justice Department's first-ever commodities fraud case tied to a prediction market—and how it could reshape how Kalshi, Polymarket, and sports leagues police insiders across sports, media, and politics. Then they turn to Gavin Newsom's $787 million defamation suit against Fox News, and why a Delaware judge just kept it alive. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Billionaire Grant Gustavson has submitted an offer to Major League Soccer to move the Whitecaps to Las Vegas. Economist and author of 'Power Play: the Business Economics of Pro Sports', Glen Hodgson, explains how the Vancouver team got to this point.

Welcome to Season 8 of The Knowledge of Nothing (KON) podcast, where your hosts, Tony, Brian, Oren, and Wayne take you on a weekly journey into the mundane, occasionally entertaining, and mostly educational topics! This week's show kicks off with Oren's KON Koin Cashout where Tony & Brian have to refer to themselves in the 3rd person for the entire show and only call Oren with a very special title. Then the guys discuss some recently dropped movie trailers and teasers and the Big-O shares a very tenuous travel experience. This episode closes with another rendition of the Keep It or Kill It bracket where Tony, Brian, and Oren have to decide which professional sports team name is the worst. There are definitely some terrible ones out there but did yours make it to the end? And who will win this week's KON Koin? You'll have to tune in to find out!Contact us at info@theknowledgeofnothing.com and follow/DM us on our socials!https://www.facebook.com/theknowledgeofnothing/Instagram: @theknowledgeofnothingTwitter: @TheKONMen1

KTIK NFL DRAFT PARTY IS APRIL 23 AT BURGER N' BREW ON STATE STREET - A $1,000 PRIZE PACKAGE FOR ONE LUCKY WINNER ... Johnny and Greg take a look at the top tight ends in this year's NFL Draft highlighted by an Idaho Falls native. Bob looks back on what might have happened if Taylen Green stayed at Boise State in Bronco Focus - Does BSU still make the CFP in 2024? There are some good upcoming playoff road trips from Boise if you're a pro sports fan in the area. BJ Rains checks in with the BNN Report as he fills everyone in on where things stand with the BSU men's basketball roster. Greg and Johnny discuss the new normal with Boise State's relationship with the NFL Draft and recap the week with another Friday Five.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTIK NFL DRAFT PARTY IS APRIL 23 AT BURGER N' BREW ON STATE STREET - A $1,000 PRIZE PACKAGE FOR ONE LUCKY WINNER ... Johnny and Greg take a look at the top tight ends in this year's NFL Draft highlighted by an Idaho Falls native. Bob looks back on what might have happened if Taylen Green stayed at Boise State in Bronco Focus - Does BSU still make the CFP in 2024? There are some good upcoming playoff road trips from Boise if you're a pro sports fan in the area. BJ Rains checks in with the BNN Report as he fills everyone in on where things stand with the BSU men's basketball roster. Greg and Johnny discuss the new normal with Boise State's relationship with the NFL Draft and recap the week with another Friday Five.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down how a “boardroom playbook” is reshaping pro sports decisions in Toronto, why Anthropic may have surged ahead in the AI race. Plus Live Nation's monopoly ruling, Uber's robotaxi push, and LIV Golf's uncertain future.And tune in after for a special interview with Cristin Gooderham, Area Vice President, Canada Enterprise - Sales at ServiceNow about how Canadian companies are deploying AI to improve the customer experience. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Kirk Cousins says it's the Raiders, so we ask - what is the best jersey in all of pro sports?

The Beautiful Ladies Found Around the Wide World of Pro Sports/Reporting that You would 'RISK IT ALL' for! Russini, Erin Andrews, & Taylor Rooks-OH MY! full 682 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:13:47 +0000 rQV76ECpW10eRJQQnAueW38iZQu6lP7t nfl,mlb,nba,mike vrabel,joy taylor,patriots,nfl news,texans,astros,rockets,dianna russini,kay adams,erin andrews,nfl breaking news,paige spirinac,infidelity,taylor rooks,taylor mathis,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,mike vrabel,joy taylor,patriots,nfl news,texans,astros,rockets,dianna russini,kay adams,erin andrews,nfl breaking news,paige spirinac,infidelity,taylor rooks,taylor mathis,sports The Beautiful Ladies Found Around the Wide World of Pro Sports/Reporting that You would 'RISK IT ALL' for! Russini, Erin Andrews, & Taylor Rooks-OH MY! The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley delivers high-energy Houston sports talk built for H-Town fans who want insight with edge. Former NFL quarterback Clint Stoerner teams up with Ron “The Show” Hughley to break down everything that matters in Houston sports — from Texans training camp storylines and NFL playoff races to Astros postseason pushes and Rockets rebuild updates. A must-listen for Houston sports talk, the show blends locker-room perspective, strong opinions and authentic fan energy while covering SEC football, UH hoops, college sports across Texas and the biggest headlines shaping the NFL and MLB. For passionate, informed and locally-focused Houston sports analysis, The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley keeps fans connected to the teams and stories that define the city. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports

-Dianna Russini, Erin Andrews, Taylor Rooks, & MORE Sports World BEAUTIES! -MASTERS WEEK has Arrived, Folks! Rory, Bryson, & Scheffler- OH MY! -Weekly ROCKETS REPORT as B. Scott Joins LIVE with THE DRIVE in Clutch City!

Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX) joined “Forbes Newsroom” to discuss his recent legislation, including the Home Team Act and the BETS Off Act. The Home Team act addresses professional sports teams that are looking to relocate, and the BETS OFF Act would bar prediction markets from letting people place bets on government decisions or where one person knows or can control an outcome. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's March Madness, a prime time for college sports – and for sports betting. Some two-thirds of college students now bet on sports, and the meteoric rise in popularity brings a mix of tough challenges for campus leaders. On this episode, Jeff and Michael talk with two officials from the NCAA, Clint Hangebrauck and Mark Hicks, to understand why a rise in student gambling could become “the next big public health crisis” for campuses. This episode is supported exclusively by Ascendium Education Group. Related Links “U.S. sports betting: Where all 50 states stand on online sports betting sites,” in CBS Sports. “Federal prosecutors charge 26 men with alleged conspiracy to manipulate college basketball games,” in The Athletic.  Suspensions, arrests and lifetime bans: A timeline of sports betting scandals since the repeal of PASPA,” in ESPN. “NCAA won't allow pro sports betting by college athletes and staff amid gambling scandals,” in PBS NewsHour.“ ‘Is This Insider Information?' The Prediction Market Bets Driving a Campus Frenzy,” in The Wall Street Journal. Chapters 0:00 - Sports Betting Is Suddenly Everywhere 2:10 - The Turning Point That Drove a Gambling Boom 3:11 - Scandals Threaten the Integrity of Games 3:53 - Why ‘Prop Bets' Pose Threats for Athletes 4:44 - The NCAA's Role and Introducing Our Guests 5:45 - Laying Out the Landscape of College Betting 8:37 - How Widespread Are Problems Related to Sports Betting? 12:07 - Why College Presidents Should Be Concerned About Gambling 15:56 - Which Sports or Schools Face the Biggest Impact of Sports Betting? 20:04 - Should Student Athletes Be Allowed to Bet on Pro Sports? 22:51 - What Should Colleges Do About Sports Betting? 25:15 - What Is the NCAA Doing to Protect Student Athletes? 29:40 - How NCAA Collaborates With Betting Companies 33:52 - What's Next for Sports Betting? 36:42 - A Wake-Up Call to the Issue of Sports Betting 40:53 - Sports Betting Touches Many Parts of Campus Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter Website LinkedIn X (Twitter) Threads   Connect with Jeff Selingo: Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You Sign Up for the Next Newsletter Website X (Twitter) Threads LinkedIn Connect with Future U: Twitter YouTube Threads Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Submit a question and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.

- Former NFL Player turned Virginia State Senator Aaron Rouse has filed a lawsuit against the NFL.- 12-gun bills have been passed by Democrats in Virginia - Jalen Rose says the NBA has 'residue' of slavery.

Texas is fortunate to be home to a diverse and impressive roster of professional sports organizations, and it should come as no surprise that the demanding world of professional athletics requires highly skilled legal counsel. Host Rocky Dhir welcomes two distinguished attorneys from the Texas professional sports scene: Eunice Nakamura, Executive Vice President, General Counsel for the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball team, and James O'Sullivan, General Counsel for the Major League Soccer team, FC Dallas. Their conversation gives an inside look at the dynamic day-to-day experiences of lawyers specializing in the business of sports. Eunice and James candidly share their professional paths, detailing the opportunities and career choices that led them to their current roles. Subscribe to State Bar of Texas Podcast: https://play.megaphone.fm/_hh0l5izt4mfkr1zmxo_cg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas is fortunate to be home to a diverse and impressive roster of professional sports organizations, and it should come as no surprise that the demanding world of professional athletics requires highly skilled legal counsel. Host Rocky Dhir welcomes two distinguished attorneys from the Texas professional sports scene: Eunice Nakamura, General Counsel for the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball team, and James O'Sullivan, General Counsel for the Major League Soccer team, FC Dallas. Their conversation gives an inside look at the dynamic day-to-day experiences of lawyers specializing in the business of sports. Eunice and James candidly share their professional paths, detailing the opportunities and career choices that led them to their current roles.

Fans don't just want their teams to win anymore — they want the sport itself to be flawless: perfect coaching, perfect officiating, perfect behavior, perfect “fairness,” perfect outcomes. In this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher explains why that expectation is a fantasy… and why technology, replay, and analytics have actually expanded the outrage economy instead of eliminating “human error.”Ric also takes a hard look at the growing “eliminate the NBA Draft to stop tanking” conversation — including Rich Paul's idea of treating incoming players like free agents — and lays out why it sounds great for agents and top prospects… but would crush competitive balance for small-market franchises.Then Ric pivots to the WNBA labor talks, arguing the players' union is approaching negotiations like it's a feel-good partnership — while owners hold nearly all the leverage. His message: if the players want real gains, they'll need organization, discipline, public pressure… and a willingness to risk uncomfortable outcomes.Sponsored by New Air Club — door-to-door private jet service built around value, comfort, and convenience. Learn more at newairclub.com.Pre-order Ric's upcoming book in May (link in Ric's social bios / RicBucher.com).Chapters / Time Stamps00:00 — “We're cooking with gas” + welcome to On The Ball 00:40 — Where to find Ric (FS1, Fox Sports Radio, United We Cast Network) 01:00 — Book update + where to pre-order (RicBucher.com / social bios) 01:59 — Sponsor: New Air Club (private jet travel, bundled service) 02:42 — Why fans now demand “perfect” sports 02:56 — The “Steve Kerr can't coach” fallacy (development vs draft busts) 03:23 — The obsession with “perfect” players (foul-baiting, free throws, etc.) 03:43 — How one injury play becomes “dirty player” discourse 04:14 — Reality check: there is no perfect sports system 05:11 — Tech, replay, tracking… and the myth that error can be erased 05:45 — Why robo-umps still wouldn't create “perfect baseball” 07:18 — Basketball is harder: judgment calls will never disappear 07:32 — Slow motion = instant outrage (landing space, gather step, etc.) 08:18 — Replay's hidden cost: stoppages, momentum swings, unfair rest 09:04 — “Level playing field” is a myth 09:20 — Eliminating the draft to stop tanking: why it's not realistic 09:33 — Rich Paul's “incoming players as free agents” idea 10:45 — Why the rookie scale exists (and what the league learned) 12:14 — Why the draft matters for small markets 12:32 — Ric's take: tanking panic is driven by gambling partnerships 13:40 — Tampering + trade demands: the competitive-balance problems ignored 15:39 — The WNBA negotiations: why it's “painful to watch” 16:31 — Owners don't need team profits; players need the deal 18:37 — Why players must be organized, disciplined, unified — and cutthroat 19:26 — Visibility problem: who's leading the WNBA players' message? 21:02 — The only real leverage: public + media pressure 23:02 — “Concession” vs “putback” (housing example) 24:02 — If the league won't show the books, ask the obvious questions 26:22 — Wrap-up + rate/review + next episode tease#OnTheBall #RicBucher #NBA #NBADraft #RichPaul #ClutchSports #Tanking #SportsBusiness #SportsMedia #WNBA #WNBPA #CollectiveBargaining #NewAirClub #UnitedWeCast #BasketballSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake & Ben are the Friends on today's show as Scotty G deals with travel delays Thoughts on BYU Basketball's loss to UCF Utah Jazz CEO Danny AInge on Keyonte George's big leap + Pulling off Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade Are Pro Sports General Managers and Front Offices ruthless to their players? 

This week, Elevation Worship's Chris Brown tells us why the band took an extra year off from releasing music — and what their new album ‘So Be It' sounds like on the other side of that pause. We also hear from Portland Trail Blazers chaplain Mike Tatlock, who talked to us during NBA All-Star Weekend to share what he's seeing behind the scenes: more players showing up to chapel, more genuine conversations about faith, and a tangible spiritual shift across pro sports.In RELEVANT Buzz, we dig into a new report revealing the alcohol industry has lost $830 billion in the last four years — largely because Gen Z just isn't drinking. Plus, the cast gets real about dealing with hateful internet comments, the Celebrity All-Star Game gets a much-needed fix, and we settle the TGIF sitcom debate once and for all. Oh, and a man at a Nashville Waffle House ordered a hash brown bowl and got bear-sprayed, tased and zip-tied instead. You know, a typical RELEVANT Podcast.HIGHLIGHTS01:07 — Jesse Got Roasted on YouTube and It's Eating Him Alive08:10 — Hate Follows: Why Do People Follow Content That Triggers Them?10:03 — Golden Rule the Comments Section12:57 — RELEVANT Buzz: Is A Faith Revival Happening in Pro Sports?15:12 — NBA Chaplain Mike Tatlock 18:10 — Derek on How Christian Hip Hop Maybe Helped Fuel the Movement19:31 — What Chaplains Are Seeing Behind the Scenes23:23 — Jesse's Celebrity All-Star Game Fix: Danny DeVito & Tom Cruise26:46 — The Worst National Anthems of All Time31:26 — Gen Z Is Killing the Alcohol Industry — $830 Billion Lost35:09 — Elevation Worship's Chris Brown on Their New Album So Be It36:45 — Interview Clip: Why They Took Time Off for the First Time in a Decade38:08 — SLICES: Buffalo Wild Wings Sued Over "Boneless Wings"42:10 — A Man Got Bear-Sprayed, Tased & Zip-Tied at Waffle House Over Hash Browns44:42 — ASK THE CAST: Has Jesse Ever Been Pranked?45:24 — Jesse's Most Diabolical College Pranks (Alarm Clocks, Air Horns & Peanut Butter)48:45 — Cameron Put Squirrels in a Guy's Room49:48 — Dream Guests: The RELEVANT Mount Rushmore50:31 — Which Cast Member Would You Want to Be Stranded With?51:05 — Do Your Families Listen to the Podcast?51:30 — Favorite TGIF Era Sitcom 53:22 — If You Could Go Back to 2003 and Tell Yourself One ThingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with my good buddy Vince Maltz, a high-performance mindset coach who works with NHL players, Division I athletes, and elite performers. We dig into what “mindset training” actually looks like in real life, beyond the clichés, and why it's inseparable from physiology, recovery, and nervous system regulation. We also get into the modern performance environment: fake expertise, too many voices in the kitchen, and why big organizations adapt slowly. Vince breaks down centralized vs. decentralized leadership, how athletes can learn to think for themselves inside a system, and why being a “nerd” at your sport is becoming a competitive advantage.  From there, we hit practical tools: how athletes move from conscious competence to unconscious competence faster, why distributed cognition matters in team sports, and what individuals can do today to improve performance through breathing, cold exposure, communication, and environment. Sponsors: Shiftwave: https://shiftwave.co/drmiketnelson - Save $300 with the link above. Note: This is an affiliate link. Daily Fitness Insider Newsletter: https://flex-diet.kit.com/bfa1510fa8 Available now: Grab a copy of the Triphasic Training II book I co-wrote with Cal Deitz here. Episode Chapters: 06:53 Why Mindset Matters: From ‘Fringe' to (Mostly) Accepted in Pro Sports 08:28 Pressure, Public Failure & Emotional Imprints: When One Mistake Snowballs 13:04 The Dream vs the Job: Nervous System Load of Going Pro 16:22 Social Media, Doomscrolling & the Rise of ‘Fake Experts' 19:55 Too Many Voices: Entourages, Specialists & Who's Actually in Control? 22:39 Centralized vs Decentralized Leadership: Letting Athletes Think for Themselves 26:09 Big Organizations Adapt Slow: Communication, Small Groups & Real Dialogue 31:15 Being a ‘Nerd' at Your Sport: Building Game IQ Through Learning & Desire 36:40 Thoughtfulness, Accountability & Why Systems Make Change Real 37:32 Why Veterans Still Win: Reading the Game on a Deeper Level 37:51 The 4 Stages of Learning (and the Push Toward Unconscious Competence) 40:25 Can You Speed It Up? Pressure, Playfulness & Staying in Stage 3 42:17 Identify–Direct–Own: A Framework to Accelerate Game Adaptability 44:58 Distributed Cognition: The Team ‘Cheat Code' for Game Speed 48:31 Game Theory in Sports: Rules, Referees & Playing the Real Game 50:15 System Reliability, Utility Players & Coaching Under Constraints 56:09 State Before Skills: 4 Practical Tools (Breathing, Cold, Communication, Environment) 01:05:03 Wrap-Up, Where to Find Vince, and Podcast Outro + Disclaimers Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy: Episode 328: Grit Gains: Building Mental Toughness and Resilience in Training with Ben Mayfield Smith YouTube: https://youtu.be/SsgZ1Tg_gro Episode 294: Mental Fitness & Performance: A Talk with Contemplate CEO Tarun Gulati YouTube: https://youtu.be/WWhtGjdWiNA Connect with Vance: Bloodline Hockey: https://bloodlinehockey.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachvinnymalts Get In Touch with Dr Mike: Instagram: Drmiketnelson YouTube: @flexdietcert Email: Miketnelson.com/contact-us

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Find out more about Garrett and the Neubie at Neu.fit Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- How New Fit's "NEUBIE" Direct Current Device Transforms Rehab, Performance & Recovery | Garrett Interview Pat Rigsby interviews Garrett, founder of New Fit (NEU for neurological + fit), about the NEUBIE ("neuro bioelectric") direct current device and how prioritizing nervous system function can impact rehabilitation, chronic pain, fitness, and athletic performance. Garrett shares his background as a college hockey player and physics major whose injuries and frustration with traditional PT led him to functional neurology, direct current stimulation, and ultimately creating NEUBIE after years of clinical work in Austin and graduate study in neuroscience. They discuss NEUBIE's "mapping" process to identify guarding, excess tension, inhibition, and hypersensitivity patterns, and how direct current can accelerate neuromuscular reeducation to quickly change function—highlighting examples like improved shoulder range of motion in a single session and the "master reset" vagus nerve stimulation-style protocol for recovery. Garrett explains New Fit's growth to 400–500 U.S. clinics plus international distributors, mentions exposure through athletes like Saquon Barkley and discussions on Joe Rogan's podcast, and outlines research including a 150-patient diabetic peripheral neuropathy study comparing TENS (AC) to NEUBIE (DC), showing significant improvements in pain, sensation, ADLs, EMG amplitude, and nerve conduction velocity with direct current. For gym owners and performance facilities—especially those serving older populations—Garrett covers applications for loading muscles with less joint strain, references bodybuilding use (including Dexter Jackson's reported leg improvements leading to a 4th-place Mr. Olympia finish at age 50), and cites University of South Florida studies showing similar acute responses and 8-week muscle growth compared to traditional resistance training. They close with what's next (more research, next-gen innovation, and exploring AI) and how providers or individuals can learn more via www.new.fit and the provider directory. 00:00 Welcome + Meet Garrett & the NEU Fit Mission 02:10 Origin Story: Hockey Injuries, Functional Neurology & Direct Current 03:39 Building the NEUBIE: From UT Austin Clinic to Creating the Device 04:28 How NEUBIE Works: Mapping, Guarding Patterns & Fast Function Changes 08:30 Growth & Marketing: 400–500 Clinics, Pro Sports, Rogan & Industry Shows 12:27 Clinical Proof: Diabetic Neuropathy Study (Direct Current vs TENS) 14:13 For Gym Owners: Compliance + Hypertrophy, "Digital Weight" & Case Studies 19:14 Research on Muscle Growth + Performance & Assessment in Training Facilities 22:12 What's Next: More Research, Product Innovation & AI Integration 24:17 How to Get Started: Website, Provider Directory, Training & Closing

In hour two, Dolphins and Heat top the list of the most valuable South Florida sports franchises but Inter Miami jumps one of the “big 4” teams. Plus, recapping the Super Bowl and what the Seahawks victory means for the Dolphins with Oronde Gadsden.

On Life of a Capper, pro bettors answer two brutally honest questions: the worst gambling losses they've ever suffered financially, and the sports betting bad beats that still haunt them today. Filmed for Circles Off on The Hammer Betting Network and presented by Kalshi, this episode explores betting bankroll swings, unforgettable bad beat stories, sports gambling reality, and betting industry interviews. Hosted by Jacob Gramegna.

1. Michelle Obama and Presidential Politics The discussion begins with Michelle Obama’s comments about not running for President of the United States. She stated that America is “not ready for a woman president,” citing sexism and societal immaturity. Her stance is arrogant and condescending, and she argues that Democrats blame election losses on bigotry rather than policy failures. Historical comparisons are made to how Democrats shifted toward the center after losing multiple elections in the 1980s. 2. Sports Gambling and Corruption The conversation shifts to sports betting, particularly prop bets (bets on specific aspects of a game rather than the outcome). Allegations of corruption in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the NBA are discussed, including: Criminal indictments against players accused of manipulating game elements for profit. Example: Cleveland Guardians pitchers allegedly threw pitches to influence bets, earning hundreds of thousands of dollars. Broader concerns about integrity in sports and the potential need for congressional action are raised. Prop bets create incentives for individual players to cheat because they can control outcomes like pitch speed or fouls. 3. Persecution of Christians in Nigeria The final section addresses religious persecution, focusing on radical Islamic terrorism in Nigeria. Boko Haram is identified as a major perpetrator, responsible for killing over 50,000 Christians since 2009 and destroying thousands of churches and schools. The discussion highlights U.S. legislative efforts to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and impose sanctions on complicit officials. Former President Trump’s tweet acknowledging the crisis and calling for action is quoted. The speakers criticize Tucker Carlson for allegedly downplaying or dismissing the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, linking this stance to broader issues of antisemitism and extremism. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Texas Declares Muslim Brotherhood & CARE as Terrorist Organizations Action Taken: Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CARE) as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations. Implications: These groups are now prohibited from acquiring real property in Texas. Governor’s Statement: Abbott cited their alleged goals of imposing Sharia law and supporting terrorism globally. Background: CARE is described as a domestic organization linked to Hamas and implicated in supporting terrorism. The Muslim Brotherhood is portrayed as an umbrella group with affiliates like Hamas. Federal Context: Senator Cruz has pushed for federal designation for over a decade. Legislative efforts have faced resistance from State Department bureaucrats. Cruz introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator John Fetterman to designate affiliates first, then the global organization. Political Dynamics: Discussion of partisan challenges and rare bipartisan cooperation. Praise for Fetterman’s independence and criticism of Democratic Party’s internal politics. 2. Gambling Crisis in Professional Sports Issue: Widespread corruption linked to prop bets (bets on specific game events rather than outcomes). Examples: NBA and MLB scandals involving players and coaches fixing aspects of games. Detailed case: Cleveland Guardians pitchers allegedly manipulated pitches for betting gains, earning hundreds of thousands of dollars. Risks: Increased vulnerability due to proliferation of sports betting. Individual players can easily influence prop bets (e.g., throwing a ball instead of a strike). Senate Investigation: Cruz launched an oversight inquiry via the Senate Commerce Committee. Letters sent to MLB and NBA requesting information on integrity measures. Concerns: Potential for corruption in college sports. Discussion on whether leagues can self-police or if Congress should intervene. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.