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Kobe Bryant | Mamba Mentality: How I Play | LOS CLASSIC Apr 12, 2022

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To commemorate Kobe Bryant's final game on April 13, 2016, please enjoy this re-release of Andy & Kobe's discussion about their book, "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play". Andy & Kobe delve into their bestselling book collaboration as Kobe shares his thoughts and emotions around the craft he held so dear. Kobe & Andy discuss the championships, his iconic work ethic, Team USA, the importance of overcoming his achilles injury, his storybook final game, and the true meaning behind "The Mamba Mentality", from the Mamba himself. We Love & Miss You, Kobe. Original Air Date: November 20, 2018.

Michelle Wie West Apr 05, 2022

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This week on LOS, Andy sits down with LPGA star Michelle Wie West! Andy & Michelle discuss her new work-life balance after her first child, her road to the pro tour playing against men, her family's history of competitors, lessons from her new father-in-law Jerry West, and her plans to get back on tour! Plus, Michelle discusses her advocacy for Mental Health, pay equity in sports, Hoodie For Golf, and so much more!

Jamal Crawford | LOS CLASSIC Mar 29, 2022

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In honor of his retirement announcement, we revisit Andy's chat with 20-year NBA vet Jamal Crawford! Andy & Jamal discuss his early life growing up between Seattle & LA, working out with Michael Jordan after being drafted, playing against his two idols MJ & Kobe, what he learned from the Black Mamba, his "Lob City" years, athlete activism, & more! Jamal shares lessons & favorite memories of his two heroes MJ & Kobe, memories from "A Midsummer Night's Magic", his hopes for the return of the Seattle SuperSonics, and the Black Lives Matter movement. Plus, the guys share some of their favorite NBA photos!

Best Of Celebrity Fight Night Red Carpet Mar 22, 2022

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Legends Of Sport teamed up with 10 Fold Entertainment and the IMPACT Learning Institute to interview sports and entertainment celebrities on the red carpet of Gateway’s Celebrity Fight Night in Phoenix, AZ. The annual event helps support crucial Phase I and Phase II clinical trials that will eventually lead to a cure for cancer.
The star-studded event has its roots in sports and entertainment. Jimmy Walker founded the first Celebrity Fight Night 27 years ago. Celebrities “fought” in a ring with oversize boxing gloves and A list entertainers performed while raising money for Muhammad Ali’s Parkinson’s Foundation. Gateway for Cancer Research and Celebrity Fight Night have raised more than $200 million combined for philanthropic causes.
Hear from key guests such as Gateway founders Richard J. and Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, Michael Burton, Tom Chambers, Seth Joyner, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Bo Derek, livestream co-host Cedric Ceballos and many others!

Sue Bird | LOS CLASSIC Mar 08, 2022

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In this CLASSIC episode of LOS, Andy chats with legendary WNBA star - Sue Bird! Andy & Sue discuss how she managed the disruption in play(at the time, soon into the pandemic), The Last Dance documentary series, her competitive inspirations growing up, and her legendary playing career! Andy shares their first encounter while covering the AAU National Girls 11 & Under tourney in 1992. The two also talk about the departure of the Seattle Supersonics, her stint in the front office for the Denver Nuggets, the fight for the current WNBA CBA, female head coaches in the NBA, the ESPN The Body Issue shoot, the 'Hunger Not Impossible' campaign, and she shares a few memories of Kobe Bryant.

Angel City Football Club's Julie Uhrman Mar 01, 2022

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Andy chats with Co-founder & President of Angel City Football Club - Julie Uhrman! Julie shares her excitement for the inaugural season of the brand new Angel City Football Club, how she came to partner with Natalie Portman to help get the club started, her hopes for the team's impact, the involvement of LA84, how they plan to get involved with the community, and so much more!

Apolo Ohno | LOS CLASSIC Feb 22, 2022

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In honor of the Winter Olympics, please enjoy this LOS CLASSIC with eight-time Olympic medalist - Apolo Ohno! Andy & Apolo talk about his path into speed skating, his involvement in "The Weight Of Gold" documentary on HBO, his passion for mental health advocacy & financial literacy, and how he's helping athletes with their second acts! Apolo also shares his perspective on Naomi Osaka's battles with mental health, memories of Kobe Bryant, his work in the financial world with Personal Capital, and the guys talk about his new book, "Hard Pivot"!

Smocks & Jocks! Aaron Maybin & Andre Collins Feb 15, 2022

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Art & Sports! Andy chats with former NFL players Aaron Maybin & Andre Collins about the 17th Annual Smocks & Jocks Event which celebrates the fine art of Super Bowl Weekend! The guys also talk about the importance of helping athletes transition to life after sports, the significance of raising awareness for Black Art & Black voices, how art shaped their own journeys, the artistic side of Kobe Bryant, & much more!

Eric Dickerson | LOS CLASSIC Feb 08, 2022

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One of the greatest Running Backs in NFL history played for the Los Angeles Rams! Hall Of Famer Eric Dickerson joins Legends of Sport in this LOS CLASSIC. Eric details his football journey from SMU to the LA Rams & beyond; from a small town of 2000, to a rocky recruiting process, to his first day in Los Angeles(well, Anaheim). Go inside his legendary 2,000+ yard season, the events that lead to his trade to the Colts, why it was so important for him to retire as a member of the Rams, Sean McVay's influence on the team, & so much more! Plus, Andy shares some of his photos of Eric.

Joe Posnanski - The Baseball 100 Feb 01, 2022

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With all the recent controversy brewing over Barry Bonds & Roger Clemens Hall of Fame snub, we thought it proper to speak with an expert on the subject! Andy invites sports journalist/author Joe Posnanski about his new book - The Baseball 100. Andy & Joe discuss the genesis of the book, the never-ending controversy over sports lists, his own unique criteria for ranking players, great players lost to history, the steroid era, and more! Joe also tells us where he stands on Barry Bonds, Pete Rose, Roger Clemens, as well as what he's working on next!

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