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The Sports Reporters - Episode 284 - A Defining Moment In Our Nation's History Jun 01, 2020

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The month of June begins with our Nation facing a defining moment in its history. How does it all relate in terms of the sports world? The NFL's statement discussed... If they would have listened to Colin Kaepernick they would have learned he was protesting this exact issue. Michael Jordan speaks out. What good can come out of this? The MLBPA counters the MLB start up plan... Who steps up to get this deal done? Will the two sides need to take a deal they both hate?

The Sports Reporters - Episode 283 - Is The MLBPA Looking To Make a Point or a Deal? May 28, 2020

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Will money be the ultimate factor in baseball starting its season? The guys discuss the current plan and why the clock is ticking on getting the season started. Plus, the NBA and NHL are set to re-start their seasons in a "bubble" type set-up... How will it all work? Why the first sport to get up and going can benefit. A potential for a sports log jam late in the summer. And sports documentaries.... Who would make a compelling subject?

The Sports Reporters - Episode 282 - A Glimpse Into the Future of the Fan Experience May 26, 2020

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A charity golf match over the weekend provided some fun and entertaining TV. The guys discuss their favorite moments... but let's talk bigger picture! Was the event a glimpse into future of how fans will view these events? How does it look on TV? How will broadcasters handle quiet, empty venues? Plus, the NBA inches closer to re starting play from Disney World? How will that all work? And what to make of the new ESPN documentary about Lance Armstrong...

The Sports Reporters - Episode 281 - Sports Beginning to Inch Back to Reality May 21, 2020

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Let's cut to the chase... What will be the new cost of doing business in the world of sports moving forward? The guys debate all the angles involved in starting sports leagues back up. Catch the discussion right here!

The Sports Reporters - Episode 280 - What Made "The Last Dance" so Interesting? Prizes for Doing the Right Thing? May 18, 2020

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The compelling ten part ESPN documentary, "The Last Dance", concludes and the guys discuss what jumped out and put it all into perspective. Could he and the Bulls have won a seventh title? Plus, is the new NFL proposal incentivizing the hiring of minority coaches with future draft picks insulting?

The Sports Reporters - Episode 279 - Power Of the Player. NBA All-Time Top Players Ranked May 14, 2020

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With MLB owners approving a re start plan for the game will players sign on? Why does it feel like the conversation has switched from safety to economics? Why players need a voice when discussing playing games again. Same for College football... Will the student athletes have a say in playing if there are no "students" on campus taking classes? And the guys have fun debating the top NBA players of all-time as ESPN puts out some rankings... Surprises, slights and who's too high/too low on the list?

The Sports Reporters - Episode 278 - MJ: "This Is Who I Am"... Why Leadership Has a Price. May 11, 2020

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Unpacking the latest episodes of "The Last Dance"... Was Jordan too harsh on his teammates? Wishing there was more baseball footage. If there wasn't a baseball strike would he have come back to the NBA? What are we learning from this series? And the murky situation involving Zion Williamson's recruitment to Duke. Where does Coach K fit into all of it? And a special trip down memory lane!! Don't Miss it.

The Sports Reporters - Episode 277 - Plans to Restart Sports Leagues Take Shape. The Impact of Don Shula May 07, 2020

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How important is the fan experience at sporting events? Could you imagine the Iron Bowl being played in an empty stadium? Can college football actually return if students aren't on college campuses? Baseball seems the closest to restarting... What has change to make us think this could happen soon? And for the NBA, is there a way to salvage a season with so many compelling storylines? And remembering Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula! The impact he had on the game and his interesting relationship with Bill Belichick.

The Sports Reporters - Episode 276 - The Competition Addict. Aspects of Resumption in MLB May 04, 2020

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The newest episodes of "The Last Dance" are out and the guys discuss the main themes. How obligated are athletes to use their platforms for greater good? And baseball is set to resume in South Korea... What can MLB learn and implement? Are we closer to games being played again?

The Sports Reporters - Episode 275 - A Plan to Start MLB. Issues in G.B? NCAA to Let Athletes Profit Off Their Likeness Apr 30, 2020

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The ideas for beginning baseball are being thrown out there and the guys discuss if any of them could actually work. Will the Green Bay Packers' decision to draft a QB in the first round come back to bite them? Or was it a smart move? And the debate rages on in regards to college athletes being able to profit off their likeness... Will a new proposal result in landmark change? What are the ramifications?

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