The Sporting Life with Jeremy Schaap

Latest Episodes:

TSL: Doug Williams, John McEnroe & Alan Gaff Jul 10, 2020

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Jeremy is joined this week by Redskins Executive, and former HBCU QB and Head Coach, Doug Williams. Doug discusses the decision of Makur Maker to attend an HBCU and the potential changing of the name “Redskins." Plus, we hear Jeremy’s recent OTL conversation with John McEnroe who reflects on the life of his close friend, and tennis pioneer, Arthur Ashe. Finally, a conversation with Alan Gaff, the editor of the recently discovered memoirs by one of the greatest baseball players of all-time, Lou Gehrig.

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July 4th BEST OF Jul 03, 2020

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We re-air some of our best conversations from so far in 2020, including two conversations with February with Breanna Stewart and Adam Carolla, as well as two conversations from May with Roger Craig and Rod Carew.

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The Sporting Life: 6/26/20 Jun 26, 2020

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Jeremy talks with Dennis and Patrice Biddle, a former Negro Leaguer and his wife, plus NY Post writer Peter Botte and author Thomas Wolf.

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Thomas Wolf, Author Jun 26, 2020

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Thomas talks about the 1932 Chicago Cubs, as well as perhaps the most famous home run in baseball history - Babe Ruth's "Called Shot" in Game 3 of the '32 World Series.

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Peter Botte, NY Post Jun 26, 2020

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Jeremy and Peter discuss MLB's decision to return to play, as well as the history of the New York Yankees.

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Dennis & Patrice Biddle, former Negro Leaguer and Wife Jun 26, 2020

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Jeremy talks with Dennis, a former Negro League baseball player, and his wife Patrice, about their efforts to continue to recognize the living members of the Negro Leagues.

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The Sporting Life: 6/19/20 Jun 19, 2020

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Jeremy is joined by World Cup Champion Julie Foudy, NYT writer Ira Berkow and professional poker player Maria Konnikova. Plus, Mark Cuban from OTL.

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Maria Konnikova, Professional Poker Player Jun 19, 2020

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A PhD in psychology, Maria recently became a professional poker player to gain insight into the role of luck in all aspects of life.

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Ira Berkow, New York Times Jun 19, 2020

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Ira remembers sports journalism legend Murray Olderman, who passed away this week at the age of 98. And, Jeremy shares his thoughts on Bill Gildea, who also passed this week.

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Julie Foudy, 2x World Cup Champion Jun 19, 2020

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To commemorate the 48th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, Jeremy talks with Julie about the steps forward taken in women's sports since her last World Cup win.

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