Daly Dose Sports

This week on the Daly Dose, we are joined by entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a walking testament to the power of transforming one’s life: Dr. Glenn Toby!From experiencing homelessness as a child on the streets of Brooklyn to becoming a music industry pioneer, and a wealth manager for a number of stars including LL Cool J, Olympian Samyr Laine, actors Lance Reddick and Jason Weaver, NFL stars Asante Samuel, Antonio Freeman, and Josh Evans, and World Champion Boxer O'Neil "Supernova"​ Bell!We discuss his early education, how living in poverty can shape a young person and the incredible amount of hip hop talent that was coming out of New York in the early 1980’s!Dr. Toby shares his methods for working with some of the biggest stars in music, sports and entertainment and some of the many lessons that he learned along the way!We also talk about Dr. Toby’s passion project that is called the Book Bank Foundation which is making a positive impact by providing homeless children and their families with resources for

This week on the Daly Dose, we're eagerly anticipating the return of excitement to the sports landscape! We kick things off by dissecting the latest happenings, including the New York Knicks' new head coach, the questionable actions of Kendrick Perkins, and a spoiled boxer finally facing consequences.Then, we're diving deep into the bustling NBA Offseason. We'll break down which teams have significantly improved their rosters and which are falling behind, handing out our picks for winners and losers of the offseason so far.Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 turns its attention to Major League Baseball as the All-Star Game approaches. We'll count down the Top 5 teams in baseball right now as they stand at the midway point of the season.

We're back on the Daly Dose after a short break to dissect the thrilling NBA Finals, where the Oklahoma City Thunder narrowly defeated the Indiana Pacers.The NBA offseason is already in full swing with major moves across the league. The Los Angeles Lakers are shaking things up, the Phoenix Suns are chasing history, the Boston Celtics are clearing house, and the Detroit Pistons are facing a potentially significant setback.We'll also break down the winners and losers from the 2025 NBA Draft.And in light of Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton's Game 7 injury in the Finals, our Daly Dose Top 5 counts down the five most devastating NBA postseason injuries of all time!

This week on the Daly Dose, we have some business to attend to, but we are flashing back to some Daly Dose Top 5s from past episodes and talking a lot about NBA history!We start off by counting down the worst NBA teams to ever qualify for the postseason.Then, we flash back to the Top 5 first round NBA Playoff upsets of all time. We reflect on the Top NBA players that completely changed the game, and finish up with the Top 5 NBA game winning shots that weren’t actually buzzer beaters!

On this episode of the Daly Dose, the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the brink of winning the NBA Championship over the Indiana Pacers and the Florida Panthers are back to back Stanley Cup Champions as they closed out the Edmonton Oilers in dominant fashion!Then, we're taking a deep dive into every NFL team's most impactful offseason move. Find out which teams are poised for greatness after major upgrades, who might be facing a tougher road after questionable decisions, and the teams that are rolling the dice with their current roster.

On this week's Daly Dose, we're dissecting the thrilling NBA Finals, asking if the Indiana Pacers have what it takes to push the Oklahoma City Thunder to their limits. The Stanley Cup Final has been a rollercoaster, and now the Edmonton Oilers face a daunting challenge against the Florida Panthers after a pivotal Game 3. Beyond the ice and hardwood, we'll explore the monumental changes on the horizon for college sports, intriguing adjustments to the NBA All-Star format, and a potential revolution in MLB game officiating.We'll also touch on Aaron Rodgers' new chapter in Pittsburgh, worrying news from the Indianapolis Colts' camp, and the departure of a boxing icon. Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 will settle the debate on the most dominant NBA teams in history. Is it too soon to consider the Oklahoma City Thunder for that elite company?

This week on the Daly Dose Sports Podcast, we're diving deep into the championship matchups!NBA Finals Preview: Small Market ShowdownThe NBA Finals are set, featuring a clash of small-market powerhouses: the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. We'll break down this unexpected matchup and reveal our pick for who will hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy. Can a "small market" series still deliver big excitement? And will anyone actually tune in? We'll tackle these questions and more.Stanley Cup Final: Canada's Chance?The Stanley Cup Final kicks off tonight, pitting the Florida Panthers against the Edmonton Oilers. We'll predict who will win Lord Stanley's Cup. Can the Oilers bring the cup back to Canada for the first time in over 30 years?NBA news: The Knicks and Pelicans could be inviting bad karmaThe New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau and the New Orleans Pelicans are not getting the player they had hoped for in Zion Williamson. NBA Playoff Reflections: Winners and LosersWe're looking back at t

This week on the Daly Dose, the NBA Finals are on the horizon!We'll break down the thrilling Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks series and the Oklahoma City Thunder's dominance over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus, we'll celebrate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win and discuss the Denver Nuggets' new head coach.In the wider world of sports, we'll dive into a significant College Football Playoff tweak, one program's bizarre claim to fame, a puzzling move by a top NFL Draft pick, and the enduring "tush push."Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 explores the potential for a lower seed to reach the NBA Finals. We'll reveal the lowest seeds to make the Finals and how they fared!

Missed the NFL offseason buzz? The Daly Dose is here to get you up to speed! We kick things off with the latest news, from Brock Purdy's big payday in San Francisco and Derek Carr's retirement in New Orleans to the lingering questions surrounding the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals. Next, we break down the brand-new NFL schedule: which games are circled on our calendars, and which teams face the toughest roads ahead? Plus, we reveal who's dominating prime time and the teams we might just skip this season!To wrap it up, we're diving back into the 2025 NFL Draft. Did the Tennessee Titans hit a home run with Cam Ward? Were the Jacksonville Jaguars too risky in trading for Travis Hunter? And what caused one quarterback's draft stock to plummet? We'll also debate the teams that aced the draft and those that struggled to find their footing.

Tune into the Daly Dose this week for an insightful conversation with author Ray Hartjen about his latest book, The Indy 500: A Year-Long Quest to Win the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Hartjen shares the personal journey that fueled his book and recounts some of his most memorable experiences at the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."Beyond his personal connection, we'll delve into the historical significance of the Indianapolis 500, a monumental event attracting hundreds of thousands of fans to its unique blend of tradition and exhilarating speed. We'll also consider the current landscape of IndyCar racing, exploring opportunities for growth and identifying the drivers with the best shot at victory on Memorial Day!

Get ready for an epic episode of  the Daly Dose, as we welcome the incredible Cam F. Awesome, a 12-time national boxing champion, 3-time Olympic Trials champion, and former captain of the USA National Boxing Team!Join us as we delve into Cam's journey into the world of boxing, explore his remarkable amateur career, and uncover the origins of his distinctive fighting style. We'll also take a look at the challenges Cam has faced and how his unwavering fighter mentality and sheer determination have propelled him through them.Cam will also share the inspiration behind his book, Becoming Awesome: How to Make Success Inevitable. Plus, we'll chat about the Netflix documentary Counterpunch, where Cam was featured, and hear some of the fascinating stories that might have been left on the cutting room floor!You won't want to miss this powerful and insightful conversation!

This week on the Daly Dose, we are joined by Canadian sports broadcaster, journalist and writer Bruce Dowbiggin to discuss his amazing career and to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs!Bruce reflects on how he began his career in sports media, some of the incredible players and coaches that he has been able to cover, and some of the impactful stories that he was able to break!We remember one of the most brutal hockey rivalries in NHL history and get Bruce’s thoughts on what he remembers from those passionate Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings games.Finally, we discuss how the Stanley Cup Playoffs could play out this season and which teams could make a deep run toward the Stanley Cup!

This week on the Daly Dose, we are joined by basketball coach and author Darren Ault to discuss his book Out of Bounds which exposes the power plays behind the sidelines of youth sports!A former basketball coach at both the high school and collegiate level, Darren Ault has written a phenomenal book that should be read by parents, coaches and players alike!The book dives into a true-to-life story that exposes the dark, unspoken side of youth sports.We discuss Darren’s exceptional career, and then we dive into what inspired him to write this impactful story. We talk about some of the pressures that young athletes are facing today, why there is currently so much tension between parents and coaches and what coaches, parents and athletes should consider as they deal with these challenging situations every day!Check out Darren’s book here: Out of Bounds by Darren Ault.

This week on the Daly Dose, we are joined by Dr. Sammy Vogel-Seidenberg who is a professor and Faculty Athletic Representative at Dominican University of California, where he’s spent years shaping the next generation of athletes and sports leaders!He’s also a former hockey player, NCAA head lacrosse coach and assistant athletic director with a deep background in coaching, recruiting, and sports administration. But what really sets him apart is his research. Dr. Vogel-Seidenberg recently completed his PhD in Sports Leadership, with his dissertation titled The Role of Physicality in Professional Hockey: Examining the Impact of Fighting and Hitting on Gameplay, Team Dynamics, and Success. If you’ve ever wondered how physical play influences a team’s performance or whether fighting still has a place in today’s NHL, you’re going to love this conversation!We discuss the impact that physicality can have on a game, why legislating physicality out of the game can actually be dangerous to players, plus Dr. Sammy answer

This week on the Daly Dose, the Florida Gators battled past the Houston Cougars to win the National Championship and we discuss the highly competitive title game as well as the Final Four!We announce the winner of the annual Daly Dose NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge! Who is winning a Dose t-shirt and bragging rights for the next year?Then we dive into some sports news! The Denver Nuggets have fired head coach Mike Malone. How did this go so bad and how does it affect their postseason chances? Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is being problematic and it actually isn’t his fault, and Washington Capitals great Alex Ovechkin broke a record that many thought was unbreakable. We give a brief Major League Baseball preview by counting down the five teams that can actually win the World Series this year.Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 is looking at how NCAA Basketball has become a very regional event, as we count down the last five teams from the western part of the country to actually win a National Championship!

This week on the Daly Dose, following a week off, we're back on the Dose with the latest NCAA bracket pool standings and a recap of what we learned over spring break!In the NFL, the New York Giants will have the most fascinating quarterback room in the league, and the New England Patriots made a free agent signing that we love! The Memphis Grizzlies made a surprise move, Lebron James and Stephen A. Smith are having a very public feud, and the NBA keeps losing players to injury despite all of their load management. Major League Baseball began their season in Japan, there are now discussions about having a team overseas and we have a suggestion that would be great for everyone!Then we dive into what we have learned in the NCAA Tournament so far. We analyze the officiating, whether or not the No. 1 seeds dominating is a trend and which conference has been the most dominant.We make our predictions for the Final Four games and who will win the National Championship on Monday. Finally, with Duke’s Cooper Flagg havi

This week on the Daly Dose, we are attending to some business, but never fear because we are playing a few clips from past Daly Dose episodes to get you ready for the NCAA Tournament!We play a few past Daly Dose Top 5’s including the Top 5 biggest college basketball scandals, the Top 5 college basketball programs that are actually developing NBA players and the Top 5 college basketball teams that were supposed to be unbeatable but then got upset in the Big Dance!Get a heavy dose of March Madness this week on the Daly Dose!

This week on the Daly Dose, we offer up a few ideas for the best excuses to tell your job to get out of work on Thursday and Friday so that you can watch the NCAA Tournament!We take a look at a few storylines, including which team should not have made the field and who should have taken their place. We also examine the four No. 1 seeds and what could end up tripping each of them up!Then, we preview the best games to tune in for on Thursday and Friday, discuss the coaches that are the most trustworthy, the coaches that never seem to live up to the hype.Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 is a throwback Top 5 from 2016 where we counted down the biggest mistakes that most people make when they fill out their NCAA brackets! 

This week on the Daly Dose, from NFL free agency chaos to March Madness mayhem, the Daly Dose delivers this week! First, don't miss our bracket challenge – Sunday's selection show is your cue to join! Bragging rights are on the line!Then we dissect the NFL's free agency frenzy, a devastating MLB injury, LeBron James’ swift karma, and Angel Reese's WNBA remarks, questioning if a work stoppage looms. Then, we shift our focus to the NCAA Tournament, revealing blue blood programs that might not be as reliable as you think. Finally, brace yourself for our Daly Dose Top 5: the most shocking Selection Sunday snubs in history!

This week on the Daly Dose, with the NCAA Tournament coming soon we remind listeners that our Daly Dose bracket challenge will be up and ready and we invite anyone to join in the competition!The NFL is making a major rule change and the Washington Commanders made a trade with the San Francisco 49ers and we discuss who won the trade.Hard Knocks is trying a new direction, the Dallas Mavericks season just keeps getting worse and Lebron James feels unfairly criticized.Then, with March Madness coming soon, we take a look at some of the teams to watch that might not have the blue blood name, but could bust up some brackets!Finally, our Daly Dose Top 5 counts down five College Basketball players that you might know more than you think you do!