Speaking Of Sports With Jim Daniels

JD takes a look at the week's off-the-field stories - Aaron Hernandez' Fiance goes on Dr. Phil, MLB is making plans abroad, and UFC President Dana White says he's only steps away from completing the MacGregor/Mayweather deal. Guests include; "The Sports Professor" Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures talks delays in the NFL's attempts to capture the Los Angeles and Las Vegas markets; and Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post discusses the latest in the Aaron Hernandez story.

JD dives into this week's off-the-field issues and top storylines coming out of NFL Training Camp 2016! JD invites Bengals Coach Marvin Lewis and former NFL'er Herman Edwards! And ofcourse, a weekly visit with "The Sports Professor" - Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures.

JD invites Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures to talk NHL in Las Vegas, Zika Virus' effect on the Olympics, and Donald Trump's hand in the golf world. Also David Hunt, President of Hunt Auctions, jumps on to talk about his companies involvement with the 2016 All-Star Fan Fest in San Diego. Sports memorabilia junkies listen up!

JD invites NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka! #IronMike

JD invites Josh Gross, author of Ali vs. Inoki, to discuss how Muhammad Ali's fight with Antonio Inoki inspired Mixed Martial Arts. #GreatestofAllTime #Ali #MMA #UFC200

JD spends the hour remembering the Greatest of All-Time - Muhammad Ali.

Another player falls victim to social media hacking. This time it's Dolphins OT Laremy Tunsil, ON Draft Night... The aftermath? JD invites Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures, and attorney Drew Sherman of the ADLI Law Group in Los Angeles.

Drew Sherman of the ADLI Law Group in Los Angeles joins JD to discuss the recent details involving the tragic shooting of former Saints LB Will Smith. Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures comes on to talk the dollars and sense of sports. Also, Gary Belsky, author of "On the Origins of Sports: The Early History and Original Rules of Everybody's Favorite Games", discusses how some of our favorite past-times got started.

Former Athletics owner Charlie Finley, the man who brought the team to Oakland, left behind a legacy baseball will remember. Daughter Nancy Finley talks with Jim Daniels about "Finley Ball" - how the Oakland Athletics became a dynasty.

Jonathan Hock is the Writer and Director of the new documentary film "Fastball". Released March 25, the film documents the history of great pitchers, the progression of pitching, and the science behind the perfect pitch! The film features former and current MLB greats like Nolan Ryan, Goose Gossage, Justin Verlander and Bryce Harper. Also, Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures stops in to give you the latest rumors and news in the world of Sports marketing and business.

JD slides the box score aside to dive into some of the off-the-field stories in the world of professional sports. Mike Bormann of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland joins the show to discuss the litany of questionable decisions made by Cavs' LeBron James. Also, "The Sports Professor", Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures stops by to show you where the money is headed.

The terms 'Concussion' and 'CTE' have riddled the NFL as of late, and for good reason. LaMonica Garrett, aka Sherriff Cane of Sons of Anarchy, jumps on to discuss his newest film "The Duke"; where his character takes you inside the mind of a former NFL player suffering from CTE and concussion damage. Also, Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures jumps on to discuss which way the big dollars are headed this week.

Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures jumps on for a look at the finance behind our favorite teams and athletes, NFL writer Russell Baxter of Bleacher Report jumps on for NFL FA talk, and Professor Bergan of DePaul University shares some very interesting March Madness numbers.

Get your books out and pencils ready... the professors are here for a special edition of "Speaking of Sports". JD chats with Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor" of Horrow Sports Ventures to discuss the business of sports; where is the money going next? Also, JD brings on Professor Jeffrey Bergen, Mathematics professor at DePaul University to take a close look at your chances of a perfect March Madness bracket!

Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures joins JD to give us the dollars and sense of sports, diving into what drives the teams and players we love. JD also takes a minute to recognize the true heroes of the country in our armed veterans. Many of the greats have also served such as David Robinson, Willie Mays, Ted Williams, and Pat Tillman. Jeremiah Kuehl, 13-year veteran in the U.S. Army and National Guard, joins the show to talk about the "Mission 2 Hire" program from Service King, which helps give back to the veterans who give so much.

Shove the box score aside and take a larger look at the full landscape of the world of Professional Sports with JD every Sunday! Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor", of Horrow Sports Ventures joins Jim to discuss the dollars and sense of Sports as related to the week's top headlines. And what bigger than the Dayton 500 after a record finish by Denny Hamlin! So what kind of money is changing hands for NASCAR's Daytona 500? Also, Dave Palet of Extra Sports 1360 in San Diego helps catch us up with the business of the San Diego Chargers and their possible move to LA.

Big headlines this week- Brady V Manning XVII, nearly undefeated Cam Newton and the Panthers take on perhaps the next hottest team in the NFL, the Cleveland Cavaliers fire their head coach and promote assistant coach Tyronn Lue with a multi-year deal. Gary Myers of the NY Post joins JD to talk about his new book "Brady vs. Manning: The Untold Story of the Rivalry that Transformed the NFL", and Rick Horrow of Horrow Sports Ventures stops by to give us the business of sports.

A year in review in the off-the-field issues and top stories of 2015. From Malcom Butler's incredible Super Bowl winning last second interception thru the 2015 seasons in NFL, NBA, MLB, and of course FIFA; Jordan Spieth, Ronda Rousey, Serena Williams, May/Pac, and American Pharoah! Special guest Author Ryan Holiday joins us to talk about his inspirational book, "The Obstacle is the Way", and the people who teach it such as future HOF coaches Bill Belichick and Nick Saban. #HappyNewYear2016

Peyton Manning under fire after the release of a documentary by Al Jazeera claiming HGH was sent to his residence under his wife Ashley's name. Is Peyton Manning looking at a suspension for violation of NFL policy? Also, Ryan Holiday of the New York Observer comes on to tell us about his new best selling book, "The Obstacle is the Way", and why many top level coaches including Bill Belichick and Nick Saban point to it's lessons. Off the field and outside the tape, it's Speaking of Sports with Jim Daniels!

What does having a Super Bowl in your city mean for your community? The movie Concussion set to release on Christmas Day, but will it change your mind about letting your kids play football? Adam Silver continues the pursuit of International Basketball, so what country is next on his list? Just some of the off-the-field issues that makes us today's Speaking of Sports with Jim Daniels.