Edge Of Sports

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

We speak to former Sports Illustrated editor Melissa Jacobs about the Aaron Hernandez suicide and the Pats trip to this abnormal White House. Also, we have choice words about Gov Scott Walker's awkward attempt to jump on the Milwaukee Bucks bandwagon, a very special Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down section, and a Kaepernick Watch.Melissa JacobsTwitter: @thefootballgirlEditor, The Football GirlDave Zirin, Scott Walker Just Cluelessly Exploited the Milwaukee Bucks to Suck Up to Trumphttps://www.thenation.com/article/scott-walker-just-cluelessly-exploited-the-milwaukee-bucks-to-suck-up-to-trump/ --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: Eye Examination - Del The Funky Homosapien | Put You On The Game - The Game I The Symphony - Marley Marl I Itzsoweezee - De La Soul I The Next Movement - The Roots | Capumcap - Nightmares on Wax | Body Language - The Outskirt

Amy TraskTwitter: @AmyTraskhttps://www.amazon.com/You-Negotiate-Like-Girl-Reflections/dp/1629371874Bijan BayneTwitter: @bijancbaynehttps://www.amazon.com/Elgin-Baylor-Man-Changed-Basketball/dp/1442245700https://www.amazon.com/Marthas-Vineyard-Basketball-Resort-Notions/dp/1442238968/ref=la_B001HPHNIE_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1492442249&sr=1-2Zirin, A Review of ’42’: Jackie Robinson’s Bitter Pillhttps://www.thenation.com/article/review-42-jackie-robinsons-bitter-pill/—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)—Slide (Instrumental) - Calvin Harris ft Frank Ocean & Migos | Eye Examination - Del The Funky Homosapien | Straight Outta Compton - N.W.A | Gangsta Gangsta - N.W.A. | Hypnotize - Notorious B.I.G. | Check it Out - Beastie Boys | Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball - Count Basie | Glory - Common ft. John Legend I Can’t Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr.

The comedian behind albums like Waiting for 2042 and the Politically Re-Active podcast stops by to talk sports, social justice, Dave Chappelle and comedy. Also, we have some Choice Words about another labor victory for women in sports, the US Women's Soccer Team. We've got your weekly Kaepernick Watch and the first ever Edge of Sports Theater; a dramatic reading of the Twitter-war between Dan Dakich and Frank Kaminsky.Hari KondaboluFollow on TwitterDownload Hari's latest album: Mainstream American ComicZirin, US Women's Soccer Just Scored a Big Winhttps://www.thenation.com/article/us-womens-soccer-just-scored-a-big-win/—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: Eye Examination - Del The Funkee Homosapien | Ain't No Fun - Snoop Dogg Featuring Warren G, Kurupt, & Nate Dogg | Chariots of Fire Theme Song - Vangelis | Get Throwed - Bun B | Da

This week we speak to Hilary Knight one of the stars of the US Women's National hockey team and Johnette Howard from ESPN about how the US Women's National Team won so much in their recent strike that went right to the brink of the World Championships in Michigan. Also I've got some choice words about "kids today" for basketball coach Frank Martin of the South Carolina Gamecocks. We got a very special Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders themed Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down awards. And much more!Hilary KnightFollow on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/Hilary_Knighthttp://www.excellesports.com/news/hilary-knight-usa-hockey-strike-response/Johnette HowardFollow on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/johnettehowardhttp://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/19011790/us-women-hockey-team-remain-unitedZirin, South Carolina Coach Frank Martin Has it Backwards on Todays kidshttps://www.thenation.com/article/south-carolina-coach-frank-martin-has-it-backwards-on-todays-kids/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http:

Does Colin Kaepernick not have an NFL job because of political collusion? Is Donald Trump behind it? We speak to Mike Tanier of Bleacher Report for the lowdown.Also, we talk about the US Women’s Hockey Strike with the legendary 1980 US men's hockey captain Mike Eruzione.We also have a Just Stand Up award, a Just Sit Down, and a call for a Final Four strike.Mike Eruzionehttp://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/18935224/mike-eruzione-throws-support-us-women-hockey-team Mike Tanier Follow on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/MikeTanierBleacher Report Archives of Mike TanierZirin, NCAA Players Should Strike at the Final Fourhttps://www.thenation.com/article/ncaa-players-should-strike-at-the-final-four/—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: Eye Examination - Del The Funkee Homosapien | Luchini AKA This Is It - Camp Lo | Superthug - Noreaga | Fight for Your Righ

The co-host of ESPN's 6 PM SportsCenter show, Jemele Hill, joins us to talk about how she and her co-host Michael Smith are reshaping the sports institution, with a little bit of help from Biggie Smalls and amplified by growing up in Detroit. I also have some "choice words" about the NCAA tournament, a Just Stand Up award to the women of USA hockey and a shocking Just Sit Down award to one of our favorites. We also have Kaepernick watch and merch news!Jemele Hill Follow on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jemelehillhttp://www.sportingnews.com/other-sports/news/jemele-hill-michael-smith-espn-sportscenter-the-six-debut-time-interview-fs1/1llb2s217ygjc105j0ixhjkjm4Zirin, Your March Madness Bracket is Exploiting Student-Athleteshttps://www.thenation.com/article/your-march-madness-bracket-is-exploiting-student-athletes/—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)—M

We speak to former U.S. attorney and current legal representative of Muhammad Ali, Jr. and Khalilah Camacho-Ali, Chris Mancini, about the Ali family's plan to challenge Donald Trump's Muslim ban, which all started when the Ali's were detained for hours and interrogated about both their religion in their name. We also have some "Choice Words" about the presence of FIFA branded teams that exist on illegal Israeli settlements. We have a just stand up award for My-King Johnson, the first openly gay Division I scholarship athlete and a Just Sit Down award to Amar'e Stoudemire. Also, an all new Kaepernick Watch plus more surprises in store!Chris Mancini:Muhammad Ali Jr. Detained at Airport AgainZirin, Will FIFA Ever Stand Up to Israeli Teams in Illegal Settlements?https://www.thenation.com/article/will-fifa-ever-stand-up-to-israeli-teams-in-illegal-settlements/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gm