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  • ESPN's Mike Greenberg

    Zach talks to ESPN’s Mike Greenberg about covering the Bulls first three-peat, “The Last Dance,” the 1992 vs 1996 Bulls, LeBron and Jordan, more.

  • ESPN Daily: The Truth Behind Michael Jordan's "Republicans Wear Sneakers, Too" Comment

    “Republicans buy sneakers too.” It’s considered by many as Michael Jordan’s most infamous quote, a jab that showed how his commercial interests stacked up against politics or social and racial justice. Episode 5 of “The Last Dance” docuseries focuses on Jordan’s history and legacy around these issues, with MJ confirming he did indeed say those cutting words. Jesse Washington wrote about the origins and ripple effects of Jordan’s comments for The Undefeated, and today he shares his reporting. Plus, Justin Tinsley shares a personal story of watching Jordan’s last championship, and the end of a family era.

  • Bulls' Toughest Game 7, LeBron's Comments

    Spend your afternoon with Jalen & Jacoby as they discuss LeBron’s commitment to salvaging the season, the Bulls’ toughest Game 7, Larry Bird’s old school beef and Mike Tyson’s boxing comeback.

  • Best Cheap Heat Of Quarantine

    No description here. This is the best Cheap Heat of quarantine. I don’t know why but I loved it. Hope you do too.

  • ESPN Daily: Alex Smith Reflects On His Injury

    It was one of the most gruesome injuries in NFL history. On November 18, 2018, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith suffered a compound fracture to his right leg, which became dangerously infected. The injury would threaten to cost Smith his leg, and potentially, even his life. Ahead of tonight’s E:60 episode, “Project 11,” which documents Smith’s ordeal, the former No. 1 overall pick reflects on the injury, his recovery, and his desire to return to football. In addition, ESPN reporter Stephania Bell analyzes how Smiths injury turned life threatening.

  • Rodgers' Situation In GB, Tatum's New Court

    Spend your afternoon with Jalen & Jacoby as they discuss if Aaron Rodgers should want out of Green Bay, Jayson Tatum’s new basketball court, Andy Dalton’s next move and Deshaun Watson’s message to Texans.

  • ESPN Daily: Marijuana Policies In Sports

    Marijuana use by athletes used to be considered taboo, and punishments for violating drug policies were severe. But now, as laws and attitudes around the country change, leagues are adjusting their rules. Former NFL RB Ricky Williams recounts how his marijuana use once dominated football headlines, and assesses the NFL’s changes to the league’s policy in the new CBA. Then, ESPN’s Emily Kaplan breaks down the marijuana policy reforms across pro sports.

  • New NCAA Idea, LaMelo's Draft Stock

    Spend your afternoon with Jalen & Jacoby as they discuss the NCAA supporting name, image and likeness compensation, LaMelo’s draft stock, Devin Booker’s quarantine road trip and they decide if wearing pants on TV is optional.

  • The brackets are back and so are embarrassing childhood memories?

    Inspired by The Last Dance and Pogs, the KAJ head back to the bracket. First, they discuss their worst sports memories (4:53), then dive into a 32-seed bracket of the best things from the 90’s (22:32). Later, a voicemail about Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler (1:46:20).

  • ESPN Daily: A Baseball Card Mystery For The Ages

    Collecting baseball cards is a cherished pastime. ESPN baseball writer Sam Miller first got hooked on the game by studying the backs of cards growing up. And when he learned about a Don Mattingly card with a curious factoid on Mattingly’s alleged birth year, Miller began a quest to uncover the truth. When was the former Yankees star first baseman born? And did this one baseball card have the inside scoop, or a crucial error? Miller tells us how he solved the mystery of Mattingly’s real birth date.

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