Edge Of Sports

This week we talk face-to-face with Michael Lee, senior writer at The Vertical for Yahoo! Sports, about the prospect of players protesting during the anthem in the NBA and how NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will handle it. Also, we speak to Lindsay Gibbs, sports correspondent for ThinkProgress, about Cam Newton's sexist comments to a female reporter and how racism against Cam became part of the story.We have Choice Words about the stupidest argument ever against anthem protests, Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down awards, your weekly Kaepernick watch and much more!Michael Lee, NBA Senior Writer at The Vertical on Yahoo! SportsREAD: Why NBA players should be allowed to take a kneeFollow on TwitterLindsay Gibbs, Sports Reporter at ThinkProgress & Co-Host of the Burn It All Down PodcastREAD: Cam Newton's sexist comment: A reminder about what women in media still deal withFollow on TwitterZirin, Protesting NFL Players Aren't Being Demonized Only by Trumpershttps://www.thenation.com/article/protesting-nf

We discuss the explosive weekend of anthem protests with former San Francisco 49er Chris Borland, who famously walked away from the league after his stellar rookie season. We also go through everything that happened in the last week, a period that could be called a maelstrom of sports, politics and resistance. Finally, we ask the question: Is the original message of why players are taking a knee getting lost in the shuffle?Chris BorlandTwitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisBorland_http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-definition-of-tough-how-chris-borland-walked-away-from-his-dream-job/Zirin, The Fragile Toxic Masculinity of Donald Trumphttps://www.thenation.com/article/the-fragile-toxic-masculinity-of-donald-trump/Zirin, For The NFL, It Was Choose Your Side Sundayhttps://www.thenation.com/article/for-the-nfl-it-was-choose-your-side-sunday/Zirin, Taking a Knee Is Not About Abstract Unity but Racial Justicehttps://www.thenation.com/article/taking-a-knee-is-not-about-abstract-unity-but-racial-justice/—http://www.ed

This week we speak to Joe Ehrmann, former NFL Player and founder of Inside Out Coaching: How Sports Can Change Lives. Also, I speak about the solidarity statement we organized to support Seattle Seahawk Michael Bennett, in his efforts to challenge the violence and racial profiling of the Las Vegas police; a solidarity statement that brought together people from Angela Davis to Colin Kaepernick.We have Just Stand Up for friend of the program, Jemele Hill, after she tweeted out truths about No. 45...and then was subsequently scolded by her employer. ESPN, you can Just Sit Down. As always, we've got your Kaepernick Watch -- can you believe that we have something nice to say about Stephen A. Smith? You've gotta hear this!Joe Ehrmann, Former NFL Lineman Defensive LinemanFounder, InSideOut InitiativeZirin, The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennetthttps://www.thenation.com/article/the-las-vegas-police-union-goes-in-the-gutter-to-attack-michael-bennett/—http://www.edgeofsportspod

This week we speak to Neil deMause, co-author of the book Field of Schemes about the toll that publicly funded stadiums has taken on the infrastructure of Houston, & Hurricane Harvey's manifestation of the problem. De Mause is the preeminent scholar in the country on the politics of stadium construction. We also have choice words about the Michael Bennett police brutality situation in Las Vegas, a serious clap back at the new round of anonymous Kaepernick haters, and much more.Neil deMausehttps://www.amazon.com/Field-Schemes-Stadium-Swindle-Private/dp/1567511384Twitter:https://twitter.com/neildemauseZirin, Stand With Michael Bennett Even If It's Uncomfortablehttps://www.thenation.com/article/stand-with-michael-bennett-even-if-its-uncomfortable/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | https://www.instagram.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)—Music: Eye Examination - De

This week, we bring you the to the heart of the several-thousand-strong #IStandWithKap rally held outside NFL Headquarters on Park Avenue, in New York City. We have engaging interviews and riveting speeches -- including my own, short speech that I was honored to be asked to give. Thank you to The Nation's Miguel Salazar for his help doing interviews at the rally.Choice Words is brought to you by Erica Harris DeValve, Princeton grad and the wife of Cleveland Browns tight end Sean DeValve, the first white NFL player to take a knee in these national anthem protests. She explains why her husband should not be seen as a "savior." We also respond to listener calls about whether or not the NFL's treatment of Colin Kaepernick will make you less inclined to watch football. And stay strong Houston!Zirin & Miguel Salazar, The NFL Is More Comfortable With Concussions Than Consciencehttps://www.thenation.com/article/the-nfl-is-more-comfortable-with-concussions-than-conscience/—http://www.edgeofsportspo

We speak to ESPN's Howard Bryant, author of Shut Out: A Story of Race and Baseball in Boston about the proposed name change of Yawkey Way at Fenway Park. Tom Yawkey was the team owner for decades and the Red Sox were the last Major League team to integrate. What do we think about this move and how do we compare and contrast it to the push to take down Confederate monuments all over the country? Also, in a new segment called State of the Art, we speak to pro-wrestling maven Damian Smith about race and gender in the WWE, particularly the representation of WWE Heavyweight Champion Jinder Mahal. We also have Choice Words about white football players showing solidarity, a very personal Kaepernick Watch, and much more. Howard Bryanthttps://twitter.com/hbryant42https://www.amazon.com/Shut-Out-Story-Baseball-Boston/dp/0807009792Damian Smithhttps://twitter.com/mrdamiansmithZirin, White NFL Players and the Politics of Solidarityhttps://www.thenation.com/article/white-nfl-players-and-the-politics-of-solidarity/—http

One of the best 50 soccer players in the D.C. area was detained and deported by Trump's ICE, but his teammates are fighting back. This week, we speak to Lizandro Claros' former coach, Matt Ney. It's a story that needs telling. We also have a Just Stand Up for an NFL player who's deeply entrenched in the fight for social justice and one for a DI college athlete who wasn't afraid to call out the hypocrisy of the NCAA. Don't miss the Just Sit Down Award and a very special Kaepernick watch.And finally, a question for you, our listener: Does the league's treatment of Colin Kaepernick going to keep you from watching the NFL? Call our hotline and we'll respond to your comments next week!Zirin, An Elite Soccer Team Protests ICE After Their Teammate Is Detainedhttps://www.thenation.com/article/an-elite-soccer-team-protests-ice-after-their-teammate-is-detained/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsport

This week, we are joined in-studio by Dr. Christian Dotson-Pierson to speak withDr. Chris Nowinski, Co-Founder & CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, about the recently published study by Dr. Anne McKee which showed CTE in 110 out of the 111 brains of former NFL players who were tested (http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2645104), as well as Dr. Pierson's own research on the topic.We also talk to Lindsay Gibbs of ThinkProgress about Planned Parenthood Night with the WNBA's Seattle Storm. We've got a Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down award and, of course, a very special Kaepernick watch!Dr. Christian Dotson-Piersonhttps://twitter.com/ProfCDPDr. Chris Nowinskyhttps://twitter.com/ChrisNowinski1Concussion Legacy Foundationhttps://concussionfoundation.org/Lindsay Gibbshttps://twitter.com/linzsportshttps://thinkprogress.org/wnba-planned-parenthood-rally-8967bc1ce66c—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod|https://www.in

This week, we speak to Ameer Loggins, the lecture organizer for Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camps. Loggins traveled with Kaepernick for the quarterback's summer trip to Ghana and Egypt and explains the significance of the trip. We also talk about the O.J. parole hearing, Michael Vick's "Hairgate" comments and much more!Ameer Logginshttp://theuniversityofleft.tumblr.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/leftsentthisZirin, O.J.'s Parole: A Fitting End to the 'Fifth Quarter.'https://www.thenation.com/article/o-j-s-parole-a-fitting-end-to-the-fifth-quarter/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | https://www.instagram.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)—I Wish - Stevie Wonder | Eye Examination - Del The Funky Homosapien | Feeling Good - Nina Simone | Still a G Thang - Snoop Dogg | Cloud 9 - Donnie | Someday We'll All Be Free - Donny Hathaway | K

This week, we speak to the editor-in-chief of La Vida Baseball, Adrian Burgos, about what he saw and experienced during a celebration of Latino baseball history at this year's MLB All-Star Game. We also have Choice Words about the treatment of Venus Williams by the police. We dole out our Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down Awards to a pair of legends, give you a fresh Kaepernick Watch, and lastly, a brand new section called...Books I Am Reading.Adrian Burgos, Editor-in-Chief of La Vida Baseball & Professor at the University of Illinoishttps://twitter.com/adburgosjrVenus Williams, a Car Accident, and the Outrageous Police Responsehttps://www.thenation.com/article/venus-williams-a-car-accident-and-the-outrageous-police-response/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod |https://www.instagram.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)—Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | S

We speak to the NBA.com journalist Sekou Smith about the NBA as well as advice to young sports journalists. I also have some choice words about his store partnership between the Seattle storm and Planned Parenthood. Lastly, some strong words about the push from the NFL to get Collin Kaepernick to beg for a job.Sekou Smithhttp://www.nba.com/writer/archive/sekou-smithTwitterhttps://twitter.com/SekouSmithNBAColin Kaepernick Shouldn't Have to Beg to Play in the NFLhttps://www.thenation.com/article/colin-kaepernick-shouldnt-have-to-beg-to-play-in-the-nfl/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | https://www.instagram.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)—Music: | Beverly Hills Cop Theme Song | Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Redbone - Childish Gambino | Hard Knock Life - Jay-Z | Crush On You - Lil Kim | All About the Benjamins - Puff Daddy | Simon Says - Pharoahe Monch |

This week, we talk to the founder of Eradicating Offensive Native Mascotry, Jacqueline Keeler and discuss the recent Supreme Court case that has Washington football team owner Daniel Snyder celebrating. Don't miss the powerful Choice Words about Philando Castile, Colin Kaepernick and the lost wisdom of Roger Goodell's father. We also have a very special just stand up award to a group of NFL players supporting socially conscious middle school kids who took part in a protest earlier this year. And a question for Phil Jackson: Are you deliberately trying to destroy the New York Knicks? All that and more on this week's show!Jacqueline Keeler, Founder of Eradicating Offensive Native Mascotry & Creator of #NotYourMascotFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jfkeeler—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod |https://www.instagram.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)—Music: S

This week on the Edge of Sports Podcast we speak to journalist Molly Lambert and No Olympics LA organizer Anne Orchier about the forces behind the efforts to bring the Summer Olympics to Los Angeles and the movement to try to stop them. We also have commentary about the Golden State Warriors NBA championship victory and the trip to the White House that will never happen. In addition we have some Kaepernick watch and much more.NOLYMPICSLAhttps://www.nolympicsla.com/Molly LambertTwitter: @Mollylamberthttp://www.mtv.com/news/author/lambertm/Anne OrchierTwitter: @Body_SchemesWill the Warriors Turn Down a Trip to the White Househttps://www.thenation.com/article/will-the-warriors-turn-down-a-trip-to-the-white-house/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | https://www.instagram.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)—Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Thirsty - E40 | My Fav

This week, on the Edge of Sports Podcast, we talk foreign policy with 10 year NFL veteran Donté Stallworth. Also, I've got some choice words about the racist attack on LeBron James' home. In addition, we have a very special Kaepernick Watch with the biggest doozy of an excuse for why the quarterback has not been signed. Lastly, we have a letter from an Edge of Sports listener, that I will read, about the use of the word "blackballing."Donté Stallworth, 10-year NFL Veteran WRFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonteStallworth—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | https://www.instagram.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)—Music: Intergalactic - The Beastie Boys | Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | I'm Broke - Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears | Live Your Life - T.I. featuring Rihanna | We Didn't Start the Fire - Vitamin String Quartet | Hell

A never before heard interview with the late Frank Deford from 2013. Topics ranged from personal interactions with legendary athletes such as Muhammad Ali, Billie Jean King, and Bill Russell to Deford's perspective on the state of sports journalism today.  Frank Deford's Wicked Gracehttps://www.thenation.com/article/frank-defords-wicked-grace/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | https://www.instagram.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)—Music:  Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Frontin' - Jay-Z feat. Pharrell | Brain - Jungle Brothers | Still Fly - Big Tymers | Don't Sweat the Technique - Eric B & Rakim | The Wire Outro Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we talk to ten year NBA veteran and author Etan Thomas about why he attended a protest against the "blackballing" of free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick at NFL headquarters as well as the role of Kaepernick's black critics in the media. Also, we speak to economist Andy Schwarz who has "concocted a plan to radically challenge the college industrial complex." We also have words about the racist murder of Richard Collins III on the UMD campus.Etan ThomasTwitter: @etanthomas36https://twitter.com/etanthomas36https://www.amazon.com/Fatherhood-Ultimate-Challenge-Etan-Thomas/dp/0451414896Andy SchwarzTwitter: @andyhrehttps://twitter.com/andyhrehttp://www.oskr.com/who-we-are/andy-schwarz-partner/http://sportsgeekonomics.tumblr.com/Zirin, A Lynching on the University of Maryland Campushttps://www.thenation.com/article/lynching-university-maryland-campus/Zirin, Why I Called the Murder of Richard Collins III a Lynchinghttps://www.thenation.com/article/called-murder-richard-collins-iii-lyn

This week we speak to the lead football scout for Bleacher Report, former football scribe at Sports Illustrated, Doug Farrar. We talk about his extensive scouting of Colin Kaepernick as well as how a blackballing works in the NFL.We also have an extended clap-back at Stephen A. Smith for his ugly remarks about Michael Bennett -- plus, Bennett's response. Finally, I have some choice words about Robert Mueller's appointment to investigate Donald Trump, by looking at his time overseeing the investigation of the NFL.Doug Farrar | Bleacher Report, NFL Lead ScoutFollow on Twitter: @BR_DougFarrar—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | https://www.instagram.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)--Music: Sunday Morning - k-OS | Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Behold - Grayskul | Immortal - Panacea | The Worlds Gone Mad - Handsome Boy Modeling School | The Real Slim Shad

This week on the Edge of Sports Podcast, we give an inside look at the Know Your Rights Camps being hosted by free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, as he and a remarkable team of people try to educate youth on their legal rights, health, history and financial literacy. We also tear apart the disinformation campaign being put forward by nameless NFL executives about why Colin Kaepernick is without a job. This episode also includes a six minute interview that I did with Kaepernick at the camp. Then, assessing Kaepernick's  impact and putting it in a historical continuum with Professor Lou Moore. We also have a dramatic reading of Nigel Hayes' "commencement" speech to the University of Wisconsin, Lastly we take a ton of listener phone calls. An unforgettable show.Know Your Rights CampaignTwitter: @yourrightscamphttp://kaepernick7.com/know-your-rights-camp/Professor Louis Moorehttps://www.gvsu.edu/history/louis-moore-47.htmTwitter: @Loumoore12https://twitter.com/loumoore12Zirin, Colin Kaepernic

This week, we speak to Baltimore Orioles COO, John Angelos, about his stirring statement against racism after his team's star outfielder, Adam Jones, was hit with a barrage of racist insults at Boston's Fenway Park. We also have a Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down award, both connected to this incident, a special Kaepernick Watch and much more.John Angelos, Baltimore Orioles COORead his statement after the incident in Boston: 'We Must Actively Stand Up': John Angelos's Response to Racism at Fenway Parkhttps://www.thenation.com/article/we-must-actively-stand-up-john-angelos-response-to-racism-at-fenway-park/Dave Zirin, MLB and Boston Sports Fans Have to Stand Up to Racism in the Standshttps://www.thenation.com/article/the-mlb-and-boston-sports-fans-have-to-stand-up-to-racism-in-the-stands/--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: Don't S

This week we speak to the only Muslim American woman to ever medal at the Olympics and the first American woman to ever compete while wearing a hijab, Ibtihaj Muhammad. It's a fascinating insight into what makes her excel. We also have choice words about the ESPN layoffs, our just stand up and just sit down words, Kaepernick watch, and the question for our listeners; are you done with football? Tell us at 401-426-3343. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy