Edge Of Sports

This week we speak to NY Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman about his book Football for a Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL. We go into the league’s history, why it went under, and lessons to be learned from its eventual demise. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about proposed cuts to the Special Olympics and we have the same person getting the ‘Just Stand Up’ and Just ‘Sit Your Ass Down’ awards! A brand new ‘Kaepernick Watch’ and more! Jeff Pearlman Twitter: @jeffpearlman Football For A Buck Zirin, The Trump Administration’s Ableist Cuts to the Special Olympics https://www.thenation.com/article/trump-devos-ableism-special-olympics/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Nas Is Like - Nas | Electric Relaxation - A Tribe Called Quest | Why - Jadakiss Feat. Anthony Hamilton | The Ghetto

This week we speak to DC-based sports journalist and editor Patrick Hruby about the rot that envelops the NCAA, more visible than ever this March. We do all this through the prism of word association, talking coaches, players, apparel companies, and the NCAA. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about Mike Trout’s mega contract. We then got ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to Braden Holtby and Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, a brand new ‘Kaepernick Watch’, and more! Patrick Hruby Twitter: @patrick_hruby The NCAA says paying athletes hurts their education. That’s laughable.  Zirin, Mike Trout’s Mega Deal and Baseball’s Economic Rot https://www.thenation.com/article/mike-trout-mlb-players-union-dave-zirin/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Get Back - Ludacris | Only In My Dreas - Debbie Gibson | I

This week we speak to Katie Barnes of ESPNW about the right wing movement against trans athletes particularly trans women, recent comments by tennis legend Martina Navratilova, and we get their thoughts about the future of the struggle as well.  We also have ‘Choice Words’ about Russell Westbrook’s confrontation with a so-called fan in Utah. Also we’ve got ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to Megan Rapinoe and Duke bandwagonnoers! All that and more on this week’s Edge of Sports Podcast! Katie Barnes Twitter: @katie_barnes3 They Are the Champions Zirin, Could the Utah Jazz Be Turning a Corner? https://www.thenation.com/article/russell-westbrook-utah-jazz-racist-fan/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | W.O.L.V.E.S. - M.O.P. | Fire - Sara Bareilles | Storm Warning - Latyrx | Who Shot Ya - No

This week we speak to Melissa Gira Grant, author of Playing the Whore: The Work of Sex Work about Robert Kraft’s arrest and the agendas that lurk behind charges of “human sex trafficking.”   We also have ‘Choice Words’ about mental health in the NBA and we got ‘Just Stand Up’ awards for the U.S. women’s soccer team union and Kareem Abdul Jabbar as well as a ‘Just Sit Down’ award to NBA referees. All that and more on this week’s Edge of Sports Podcast! Melissa Gira Grant Twitter: @melissagira Playing the Whore: The Work of Sex Work Zirin, Does the NBA Have a Mental-Health Crisis on Its Hands? https://www.thenation.com/article/nba-mental-health-adam-silver-charles-barkley/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Money Trees - Kendrick Lamar Feat. Jay Rock | Come on Feel the Noise - Slade | Funky Enough

This week we speak to Washington Nationals pitcher Sean Dolittle and activist Eireann Dolan about their push to keep the caps union made after a relocation was announced from Derby, NY to non-union Florida. We also talk about the MLB players association and the shift in perception with respect to labor. We also got ‘Choice Words’ about Colin Kaepernick’s settlement with the NFL. We also have Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down awards and more to some basketball players at Ole Miss and Patriots owner and coverage of the Robert Kraft news in recent days. All that and more! https://thinkprogress.org/baseball-couple-union-campaign-003ec8963027/ Eirann Dolan Twitter: @EireannDolan Sean Dolittle Twitter: @whatwouldDOOdo Zirin, Colin Kaepernick Settles His Collusion Case With the NFL https://www.thenation.com/article/colin-kaepernick-nfl-settlement-collusion/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of S

This week we talk to AM670’s Julie DiCaro about Joe Ricketts, whose family owns the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field was found to have sent racist and Islamophobic emails to his family. What will be the fallout if any? We also speak to author Bijan Bayne about the legacy of Frank Robinson and the sports anniversaries ahead in 2019\. Damn we feel old. We also got ‘Choice Words’ about the legacy of Frank Robinson and ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards for the Maryland legislature and Justin Fairfax, and much more! Julie DiCaro https://670thescore.radio.com/hosts/julie-dicaro  Twitter: @JulieDiCaro Bijan Bayne https://rowman.com/ISBN/9780810895782/Elgin-Baylor-The-Man-Who-Changed-Basketball Twitter: bijancbayne Zirin, Frank Robinson Was a Fearless Speaker of Truth https://www.thenation.com/article/frank-robinson-was-a-fearless-speaker-of-truth/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of S

This week we talk to “The Football Girl” Melissa Jacobs about the worst Super Bowl ever. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the political drama taking place off the field, ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to the Washington Post union and Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine. We also got Kaepernick Watch, and more! Melissa Jacobs https://thefootballgirl.com/  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-football-girl-podcast/id1319547241?mt=2 Twitter: @thefootballgirl Zirin, The Only Super Bowl Tension Was Off the Field https://www.thenation.com/article/super-bowl-liii-2019-kaepernick-boring/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Checkmate - Jadakiss | Feel So Good - Mase | Candy Paint - E-40 Feat Slim Thug & Bun B | Understandable Smooth - Ras Kass | Rhythm Roulette - Just Blaze | Story of OJ - Jay

This week we talk to former pro-bowler and Super Bowl champ Martellus Bennett about his new children’s book Dear Black Boy. The former NFL standout also talks about his upbringing, how he’s been doing post-football, and his creative projects. Also we got ‘Choice Words’ about Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke and why he’s making it hard to root against the Patriots, ’Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to a coalition of civil rights groups and an odious white supremacist group. We also have a new Kaepernick Watch. All that and more on this week’s show. Martellus Bennett https://www.theimaginationagency.com/ http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/martellus-bennett-police-brutality-louisiana-minnesota-dallas-shootings-black-lives-matter/v8v8s4zhus8e1n1clc880tb31 Twitter: @MartysaurusRex Zirin, The Rams’ Stan Kroenke Represents the Worst of the NFL https://www.thenation.com/article/rams-stan-kroenke-patriots-super-bowl/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod |

This week we speak to Kain Colter, former quarterback at Northwestern and current organizer with the American Federation of Teachers. We talked about his experiences at Northwestern, challenges that college athletes face, and the labor movement today.  Also we got ‘Choice Words’ about the picket line developing at the Super Bowl halftime show by artists,’Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to Donovan Mitchell and a recent recipient. All that and more on this week’s show. Kain Colter https://www.si.com/college-football/2016/02/24/northwestern-union-case-book-indentured Zirin, The Artistic Picket Line Surrounding the Super Bowl Halftime Show https://www.thenation.com/article/travis-scott-colin-kaepernick-super-bowl-halftime-show/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Freaks and Geeks - Childish

This week we speak to NY Daily News sports writer Charles Modiano about his writing on the NFL's coaching hires over the last month: hires that have all but practically eliminated black head coaches from the league.  Also we also have ‘Choice Words’ about the case of Maori Davenport. If you don't know it, you should. In addition we have the ‘Just Stand Up’ award to tennis legend Andy Murray and “Just Sit Your Ass Down” award to , and a personal Kaepernick watch. All that and more on this week’s show. Charles Modiano https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/ny-sports-jim-caldwell-defense-lions-20190105-story.html Twitter: @ChuckModi1 Zirin, Rest in Power, Maori Davenport’s Case Exposes the Sham of ‘Amateurism’ https://www.thenation.com/article/maori-davenport-alabama-basketball-rutgers-amateur/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: E

This week we pay tribute to filmmaker Bill Siegel who passed away last week. Bill Siegel is known as the director of what I believe to be the best boxing documentary ever made, The Trials of Muhammad Ali. We play an interview that the podcast did with Bill Siegel after the death of Ali in 2016. Also we have Choice Words about the late great Bill Siegel, his film The Trials of Muhammad Ali, and why his work was so important. We also have Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down Awards for the UNC athletic community and a Major League Baseball executive talking about a potential blackballing of Bruce Maxwell, and more! Bill Siegel https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bill-siegel-dead-emmy-winning-trials-muhammad-ali-director-dies-at-55-1168327  Zirin, Rest in Power, Ali Documentarian Bill Siegel https://www.thenation.com/article/bill-siegel-obituary/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotl

This week we speak to Robert Abbott, director, producer, and narrator of the 30 for 30 film The Last Days of Knight. We talk to the director about his film, Neil Reed’s courage, and why the coach remains a compelling figure inside the world of sports.  Also we have Choice Words about the continued NFL collusion against Colin Kaepernick, specifically the Washington football team, Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down Awards to Andy Murray and UFC’s Dana White, readers comments and more! Robert Abbott Twitter: @RobertHeyAbbott http://www.espn.com/30for30/film?page=lastdaysofknight — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Potion - Ludacris | Guess Who’s Back - Scarface | Nonstop - Drake | Name Callin’ - Queen Latifah | Kingdom Come - Jay-Z | Broken English - Smooth Da Hustler | Proceed II - The Roots & Roy Ay

This week we speak to the commissioner of the West Coast Conference, Gloria Nevarez, the first Latina commissioner of a Division I conference, about the challenges in a conference better known for schools like Gonzaga than Ohio State. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the NFL’s hypocrisy and violence against women, ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to courageous current and former NFL players and the Washington Football team, and some commentary about the homophobic reaction to the alleged online outing of Dwight Howard. Gloria Nevarez Twitter: @GloNevarez https://wccsports.com/news/2018/3/19/Gloria_Nevarez_Named_West_Coast_Conference_Commissioner — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Poppin’ Them Thangs - G-Unit | Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N’ Roses | Pass That Dutch - Missy Elliott | Mom

This week we speak to Joshua Hunt, author of the new book University of Nike. He talks to us about the development of the multinational corporation, its relationship with the University of Oregon, and it’s connection to much of what we say today, including what is taking place at the University of Maryland.  We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the World Cup, the Olympics and Brazil’s recent elections. We got ‘Just Stand Up’ and Just Sit Down’ awards to Athletes For Impact and the Dallas Cowboys owner, as well as a special Kaepernick Watch and more! Joshua Hunt Twitter: @viajoshhunt https://www.amazon.com/University-Nike-Corporate-American-Education-ebook/dp/B077LVCFQ6 Zirin, Athletes Speak Out Against Hate https://www.thenation.com/article/athletes-speak-out-against-hate/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homo

This week we speak to Anne Orchier, an activist with NOlympics LA about the upcoming summer Olympics in the city and the pervasive problems the city of Los Angeles is facing.  Also we’ve got ‘Choice Words’ about the importance of militant solidarity in the face or fascism after the week that was. We also have an unprecedented 4 ‘Just Stand Up’ Awards to the University of Maryland community, some college basketball legends and others as well as a Kaepernick Watch. All that and more on the program!  Anne Orchier Twitter: @body_schemes https://nolympicsla.com/ Zirin, A Call For Solidarity In the Face of Hate https://www.thenation.com/article/a-call-for-solidarity-in-the-face-of-hate/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | The Streets - WC Feat. Snoop Dogg | String Quartet - Anton Webern | Nightcall - Ka

This week we speak to Jane Leavy, author of the new book ‘Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He Created.’ It’s a unique look at the foundational athlete of the 20th century and the birth of the modern celebrity athlete in American society.  Also we’ve got ‘Choice Words’ about the University of Maryland’s effort to perfume their toxic football culture. We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down Awards to Darius Miles and Syracuse coach Jim Boheim, a special Kaepernick Watch, and more.    Jane Leavy Twitter: @janelavy1 https://www.amazon.com/Big-Fella-Babe-World-Created-ebook/dp/B075WTRYMC Zirin, Of Course the University of Maryland’s Football Culture Is Toxic https://www.thenation.com/article/of-course-the-university-of-marylands-football-culture-is-toxic/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | L

This week we speak to economist Andy Schwarz about his Deadspin article “The NCAA Is Gaslighting You.” Schwarz’s piece looks at case in Oakland as well as the ongoing FBI case. We also talk about the Historical Basketball League, a potential college athletic alternative to the NCAA.   We also have ‘Choice Words’ about how sports could look in a different, more just world. We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and Just Sit Down’ awards to a high school football team in Maryland and Charles Johnson, principal owner of the San Francisco Giants, brand-new Kaepernick Watch, and more! Jordan McNair, a ‘Just Stand Up’ award to John Carlos and Tommie Smith on the 50th anniversary of their legendary Olympic protest as well as a ‘Just Sit Down’ award to broadcaster Brent Musberger. We also got Kaepernick Watch, and a brand new segment we are starting on the podcast! Andy Schwarz Twitter: @andyhre https://deadspin.com/the-ncaa-is-gaslighting-you-1829716653 https://hbleague.com/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | htt

This week we forecast the NBA season with the one and only Michael Lee. Also we have choice words about the University of Maryland and elite football player Jordan McNair. I also have a historic just stand up and just sit down award, some words about Colin Kaepernick and WEB Du Bois and more. We also have some ‘Choice Words’ about the University of Maryland and elite football player Jordan McNair, a ‘Just Stand Up’ award to John Carlos and Tommie Smith on the 50th anniversary of their legendary Olympic protest as well as a ‘Just Sit Down’ award to broadcaster Brent Musberger. We also got Kaepernick Watch, and a brand new segment we are starting on the podcast! Michael Lee Twitter: @MrMichaelLee Zirin, The UMD Football Team Comes Together to Kick a Booster Off a Plane https://www.thenation.com/article/umd-football-team-comes-together-to-kick-booster-off-of-plane/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com

This week we speak to Brenda Tracy about her experience with sports and sexual assault as well as her mission to enlist football teams in the fight against rape. We also ask this outspoken survivor about Brett Kavanaugh, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, and the experience of the last several weeks. We also have some ‘Choice Words’ about Eric Reid’s return to the NFL, ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to some athletes and the sports world. All that and more on this week’s Edge of Sports! Brenda Tracy Twitter: @brendatracy24 https://www.brendatracy.com/ https://www.theringer.com/features/2017/11/6/16599528/brenda-tracy-advocate-against-college-football-rape-culture Zirin, Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle https://www.thenation.com/article/eric-reid-forged-in-struggle/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapi

This week we speak to Brian Hess, director of the Sports Fans Coalition, about sports gambling and how to empower sports fans. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about Brett Kavanaugh, high school sports and toxic masculinity. I also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to the Carolina Panthers and Texas senator Ted Cruz, ‘Kaepernick Watch, and much more! Brian Hess Twitter: @blhess https://www.sportsfans.org/ Zirin, What the Worst of Sports Taught Brett Kavanaugh and What it Still Teaches Today https://www.thenation.com/article/what-the-worst-of-sports-taught-brett-kavanaugh-and-what-it-still-teaches-today/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Goldyn Chyld - Ras Kass | All Caps - MF Doom | Runnin’- The Pharcyde | Ain’t No Future in Yo Frontin’- MC Breed | Thursday in the Danger Room - Run the