Daly Dose Sports

This week on the Daly Dose, it is the anniversary of American Olympian Jesse Owens winning gold at the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin. We discuss the insane pressure that he must have faced. The XFL finds some help from an unlikely source, and a group of college football players is making some demands, but they may not have thought them through completely. Then, we are examining some of the things that we have already learned from the return of sports in America so far. We look at why so many people in the American sports media seem to be against sports returning. We discuss why many seem to be cheering for another sports shutdown. Major League Baseball has returned, and we learned that there are certain approved ways of “breaking the rules”. Plus, we were reminded of a very important item about the game of baseball!We also learned that the NBA could have some problems on the horizon, and NBA defenses clearly need some serious work.College football conferences are making schedule changes, and we are pretty sure

This week on the Daly Dose, it is National Chicken Wing day and we are counting all of the ways to enjoy them! Plus, we wish a happy birthday to a very interesting person in the boxing world!The return of Major League Baseball last week provided some very interesting moments, and we discussed whether the Miami Marlins should cause MLB and all of sports to be shut back down. The NHL has a new team, and their nickname could be problematic. The NFL sees an interesting trade, and we have a boxing exhibition coming, that no one should watch. Then, with the NBA set to restart this week, we are joined by a longtime friend of the show to discuss what we should be expecting from the NBA Bubble. Which teams are the true contenders? Who are the pretenders? Which player has the most on the line? Which player is most likely to be caught sneaking out of the bubble...or even telling on others who break the rules?Who will win the NBA Bubble Championship? We answer all of these questions and more this week on the Dose!

This week on the Daly Dose, it is National Hot Dog Day, and we discuss that staple of American sports concession stands! A major sports story took place last week, but most of the media tended to ignore it. Major League Baseball is returning this week, but most of us will ignore that too.Two NFL players are hanging up their cleats, but they are each in very different situations, and the former Washington Redskins franchise still has a number of problems to sort out.Then, we are taking a close look at the restart of the NBA season next week. We have a number of questions for how this will all work. What is the playoff format? How will the play-in tournament work? Who will the neutral court in Orlando favor the most? What is going to happen if someone tests positive? We do our best to answer these questions and many more. Finally, we know that the finish to this season is going to be a little weird. Today our Daly Dose Top 5 counts down the Top 5 weirdest moments in NBA history!

This week on the Daly Dose, we take a look back at a memorable NFL player that led a pretty amazing life.The NFL releases some of their plans for the upcoming season, and the Washington Redskins confirm that they will be getting a new nickname. We examine what finally made them change. The NBA is getting ready to restart their season down in Orlando, and we take a look at some of the early news taking place from inside the bubble. Meanwhile, the Big 10 and Pac 12 announce they will only be playing conference games this football season. We talk about who could suffer the most from these changes.Then, we are joined by a long time friend of the show to continue our conversation about some of the biggest “What Ifs” in the history of sports. What if the Baltimore Colts refused to take John Elway? What if Joe Namath and the New York Jets had lost Super Bowl III? What if the New England Patriots never lose QB Drew Bledsoe to injury?We even have a “What If” that may have changed the entire world!

This week on the Daly Dose, we talk about a wild 4th of July in the United States, and look back at an odd moment in sports history.College football is discussing spring football, but we look at the obstacles with that idea, and the Pac 12 could be in for a major shakeup.The Kansas City Chiefs give superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes the biggest contract in NFL history, but there could be some drawbacks. Plus, the Washington Redskins could actually be changing their name, and we have a few nominations. Then, we are joined by a longtime friend of the show to look back at some of the biggest moments in sports history, and wonder “what if they had gone differently?”From MLB, to college hoops, the NBA, and the NFL, we are looking back at a number of ways things might have been different in the world of sports!

This week on the Daly Dose, we wish a happy National Postal Workers Day to our favorite people in the world right now. We also remember on his birthday, that as great as Olympian Carl Lewis was, he had some flaws too. The New England Patriots sign QB Cam Newton. What can we expect to see from that move? The NFL made an announcement that isn’t the bad news people think it is, and they also announced they will be making some changes to stadiums this fall, which could present some unique challenges. The NBA released their restart schedule, and the Los Angeles Lakers lost one player, but signed another. What repercussions could come from their roster moves?Then, with Independence Day coming, we are building some American monuments of our own by assembling Mount Rushmores of some of the greatest sports figures in history. We make memorials for boxing, MLB, college hoops, the NBA, college football, and the NFL! Who are the best of the best?

This week on the Daly Dose, we have a very important holiday reminder that you might not want to hear, and why the movie Gremlins was so scary. Then in sports news, the Dallas Cowboys finally sign Dak Prescott, the NCAA targets one state specifically, and Dr Anthony Fauci offers a few of his opinions on the upcoming football season!We are then joined by Lauren Borgmier, a high school cheerleading coach to discuss her coaching career, and some of the challenges she faces in her sport! Coach B also explains some of the unique challenges she faces, discloses what spectators should be looking for in competitions, and even shares some of the superstitions that her athletes insist on doing before competitions.We definitely have an episode that you can cheer for this week on the Dose!

This week on the Daly Dose, we discuss the importance of Father’s Day, and the way that fathers change our lives.The 2020 Major League Baseball Draft took place last week, and we give it all the time it deserves, NASCAR makes some major policy changes concerning the Confederate flag, and we wonder how it will change races. The NBA has hit a few snags on their restart, and the Denver Broncos are fully embracing sports gambling!. Plus, the University of Southern California has now forgiven former Trojan superstar Reggie Bush, and we are hoping that his Heisman will soon be returned to its rightful owner soon too.Then, we discuss the return of the NBA in July, and wonder which teams can step up in crunch time. We also look back in sports history that failed to step up at key times, and fell short despite all of their talent.Finally, we discuss whether or not the league champions in the NBA, NHL or even MLB could have an asterisk* next to their names in the record books this year, and we count down five teams tha

This week on the Daly Dose, we discuss the NBA restarting their season, and what possible problems they could face when they jump back into play.Meanwhile Major League Baseball is still dragging their feet on a restart, and it could prove to be very costly, and could we be seeing the first domino fall in the long running college basketball scandal?Then, with all of the crazy things taking place in the world right now, we decided to share a few of our favorite crazy sports stories. We have a bizarre injury from MLB history, a horrible incident that took place at the Olympic games, and one of the worst drafts in history for one NFL team. Plus, we share a story with a tragic ending in boxing, a college football game that is now a full blown legend, a possible beheading in auto racing, and some very underrated toughness in the NBA! It is story time this week on the Daly Dose, so get comfortable, and check out some crazy sports stories!

This week on the Daly Dose, we discuss why June 3rd is a very significant day in sports history.The NFL is putting their new onside kick rules on hold, but we explain why their rule changes have already been an offseason success. NCAA Power 5 conferences are pushing to get their players paid, but we aren’t sure this won’t lead to a host of future problems, and Notre Dame football makes a change that could be good news. Meanwhile, the NBA and MLB are trying to come up with a plan to restart their seasons, but they need to get on the same page very soon. Then, we discuss some of the positives that so many of us are experiencing through this pandemic situation, and why we have a number of reasons to feel good about sports moving forward. Finally, we are predicting the Top 5 sports documentaries that are going to be coming from this strange era!

This week on the Daly Dose, we discuss why In N Out would be a great place to visit on National Hamburger Day tomorrow. We received some very good news from the NCAA last week about a possible return to real live sports, and the Tiger vs Phil golf match over the weekend was way better than expected. We also received news that the next major sports documentary could be underway, and we explain why we aren’t that excited about it. Then, we are joined again by longtime basketball coach Russ McKinstry to recap The Last Dance and talk about Michael Jordan’s incredible career. We look at some of the things we learned from the series, and who actually stole the show! Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 has five numbers that prove to be pretty good evidence for ranking Michael Jordan as the greatest basketball player of all time!

This week on the Daly Dose, we wish a happy National Waitstaff Day to all of those in the food industry, and remind everyone to be thankful to those working out in the public right now.Then, we take a look at some sports news. The NBA is reopening slowly and the city of Los Angeles reminds us that everyone isn’t actually equal. We have a few stars in Major League Baseball that are making the league look terrible to the average fan,South Korea has started to reopen their sporting events, but it has had some odd issues. The University of Kentucky has another sports scandal, and the NFL could have a major problem on their hands during this downtime.Finally, with the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance wrapping up on Sunday, we sit down with longtime basketball coach Russ McKinstry to get his thought on the highly entertaining series, and on Michael Jordan’s incredible career! What was the base of Michael’s greatness, and why was Phil Jackson the perfect head coach for him? We discuss these questions, and

This week on the Daly Dose, we wish a very happy birthday to former NBA superstar Dennis Rodman, and we have a question for you about his celebration!The latest episodes of Michael Jordan’s The Last Dance came out on Sunday, and we review what we learned this week, and what separates Jordan from every other contender to his GOAT throne. We also discuss why the NBA may not be starting any time soon.Meanwhile, over in the NFL, Jay Cutler is headed for a divorce, Philip Rivers has a new job, and Earl Thomas is living dangerously.Then, we take a look at the newly released 2020 NFL schedule, and discuss some of the most interesting games that will be worth watching. Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 takes a look back at five other times that sports had to be put on hold, and we begin to wonder when they can return to us now! We also discuss what each of these events teach us about our situation today!

This week on the Daly Dose, a listener points out a spooky Dose prophecy from last fall, and the NFL is planning on releasing their 2020 schedule as usual. The Dallas Cowboys sign a backup quarterback, and it could bring some trouble, and a number of NFL teams are declining 5th year options. Do they have a plan going forward? We also reflect on the loss of NFL coach Don Shula, and the incredible legacy he left behind. A new installment of ESPN’s The Last Dance featuring Michael Jordan came out on Sunday night, and we share some memories from that era, and some thoughts about the newest episodes. The NBA has some difficult decisions to make regarding the 2020 NBA season, and we wonder which direction they will go.Plus, with all of the financial losses in sports lately, we have some very good news for a specific sports business.Then, we take a look back at some historic NFL drafts from the past, and wonder what would happen if we could have a do-over. There are a number of shake ups, and history will be rewritt

This week on the Daly Dose, we have a number of sports birthdays today, and tomorrow is National Bugs Bunny Day, and we think back to his influence on sports.A friend of the show is hitting it big, and we review the latest installment of The Last Dance, the Michael Jordan documentary. Major League Baseball hands down a pathetic punishment, an all-time great is retiring, Tom Brady is fitting in down in Florida better than expected, and we tell you why Jameis Winston might be a perfect fit with the New Orleans Saints. Then, we hand out some winners and losers from the 2020 NFL Draft! What do the SEC, the San Francisco 49ers, and pool tables have in common? Finally, with Tua Tagovailoa being drafted No 5 by the Miami Dolphins, we countdown the Top 5 winningest left handed quarterbacks in the history of the NFL!

This week on the Daly Dose, the New England Patriots get more bad news, and the new Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance debuted on ESPN this week. We review what stood out to us so far. The NBA’s G-League is making some news, and we discuss whether or not that is good for players, or good for college basketball.Then, we preview the 2020 NFL Draft, with our annual Daly Dose Mockery Draft! We predict the top 15 picks of what is going to be a very memorable draft class, and let you know where the top players will be going!Finally, in a draft year that could be the year of the wide receiver, we take a look at five receivers that had highly productive careers, despite not being top picks in the draft!

This week on the Daly Dose, we are bringing you something a little different as longtime basketball coach Russ McKinstry stops by to discuss life in quarantine during this strange time.We discuss the fear and uncertainty that is tormenting so many people worldwide! Then, we look at some of the solutions that we used in athletics, to help players overcome their fears, and deal with adversity. We list a number of steps that you can take to better deal with the anxieties that so many of us are feeling right now. If you are struggling with what is going on in the world right now, or know someone who is, you need to be sure to listen to this week’s episode of the Daly Dose!

This week on the Daly Dose, we discuss how so many Americans are coping with their quarantines right now. Plus, LSU football coach Ed Orgeron has a sad announcement, but we are hoping a better one is coming soon!Then, we are joined by a longtime friend of the show to take a look at some of the greatest games in the history of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, boxing and college basketball and football!Which games do we rate as the best? We have a number of suggestions, that might be worth your time to watch right now, in this period without sports!

This week on the Daly Dose, we are cancelling April Fool’s Day, and updating our quarantine status. Major League Baseball is willing to do almost anything to have a regular season, UFC fighter Jon Jones is in trouble again, and Tom Brady is going to give trademarking another try. The NFL says that the 2020 NFL Draft is going to take place, and we discuss why that is a good thing. Then, with March Madness being cancelled, we release our 2020 March Sadness brackets! We look at some of the saddest things in sports and pair them off for a tournament full of upsets! Which is more sad? The Houston Astros cheating scandal, or going to dinner with Rick Pitino? What about Lebron James’ hairline vs. Kevin Durant’s growing bald spot? Our March Sadness brackets will get to the saddest of the sad in sports!Then, we look back at some of the saddest moments in March Madness, by counting down the Top 5 memorable sad moments from NCAA National Championship games!

This week on the Daly Dose, we are back from a very interesting break, and we discuss our time off last week. We also reflect on doing a sports show when sports aren’t actually taking place, and we share how we are spending our time in quarantine. It isn’t quite what we expected. The New York Mets get some bad news, the Summer Olympics get delayed, and ESPN seems to be covering a pretty big NFL story. Then, we take a look at a few of the things that we have learned over the past few weeks in sports. The NFL has a new collective bargaining agreement. Did the players approve something that they will regret later? The Dallas Cowboys may have made a mistake, running backs are having a hard time in the NFL, and the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Las Vegas Raiders are making some very interesting moves in free agency. Finally, with Tom Brady taking his talents to Tampa, we countdown the Top 5 Hall of Fame NFL quarterbacks that changed teams late in their careers!