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Episode 041: Nobody Wants Brock Osweiler

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Episode 041: Nobody Wants Brock Osweiler

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The Justin Verlander era ends in Detroit

Astros acquire ace pitcher Justin Verlander from Tigers (ESPN)

Backtracking on Esports in the Olympics

Don’t Get Your Hopes Up About Esports In The Olympics (Kotaku)

ESPN College Football Analyst Quits over Concussions

ESPN Football Analyst Walks Away, Disturbed by Brain Trauma on Field (NY Times)

Quick NBA follow-ups

Kyrie Irving trade to Celtics finalized with Boston adding 2020 second-round pick (SB Nation)
The NBA has fined the Lakers $500,000 for Rob Pelinka tampering with Paul George’s agent after league warned Magic after Kimmel interview. (Jared Weiss on Twitter)

A new company is letting fans rent jerseys instead of buying them

Rep The Squad aims to disrupt jersey business with monthly rental model (ESPN)

Brock Osweiler back with the Broncos

John Elway: Broncos will welcome Brock Osweiler ‘with open arms’ (ESPN)

Credits

Theme music from OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org): Super Dodge Ball “Friendly Fire” by Level 99 and WillRock

Episode 008: DNP-Dropped Balls

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Episode 008: DNP-Dropped Balls

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The Rise of Rest in the NBA

Scheduled to sit: When resting is serious business (ESPN TrueHoop)

How do we expect our sports teams to act on social media?

LA Sparks forward and MVP favorite Nneka Ogwumike just had the most efficient shooting season in the history of professional basketball

Nneka Ogwumike is the most efficient shooter ever in professional basketball (Vice Sports)

NBA Rule Emphasis for Next Season: Groin Hits and Traveling

NBA referees will keep closer watch on groin hits, traveling in ’16-17 (ESPN)

Why do people keep dropping the football before the end zone?

Why do football players keep dropping the ball before the end zone? (SB Nation)

Adrian Peterson’s injury revealed a big design flaw in the Vikings’ new stadium

Credits

Theme music from OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org): Super Dodge Ball “Friendly Fire” by Level 99 and WillRock

Episode 007: Carolina, Concussions, with Kevin Harlan on the call!

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Episode 007: Carolina, Concussions, with Kevin Harlan on the call!

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Kevin Harlan with the Radio Call of the Year

NFL Announces New Concussion Initiative

NFL committing $100 million to new concussion initiative (Sports Illustrated)
Commissioner Roger Goodell’s Letter (Play Smart Play Safe)

NFL Rule Change Backfiring?

Bill Belichick isn’t bending to NFL kickoff rule and others may follow suit (Yahoo Sports)

Can the Concussion Protocol Be Exploited as a Strategy?

Referee sends Tyrod Taylor into concussion protocol after illegal hit despite his objections (SB Nation)

NCAA Moves Championship Events from North Carolina for 2016-17 due to Anti-LGBT Laws

NCAA to relocate championships from North Carolina for 2016-17 (NCAA)

Wearable Technology in Sports and Who Owns the Data?

With Wearable Tech Deals, New Player Data Is Up for Grabs (New York Times)

Credits

Theme music from OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org): Super Dodge Ball “Friendly Fire” by Level 99 and WillRock
Kevin Harlan’s radio call from Westwood One