Archive for July, 2014

POPSspot Sports Radio: The Decision Remix – Guest, Wanda Johnson, Mother of Oscar Grant

Tuesday, July 8th, 2014

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As Lebron James contemplates his free-agent future, POPSspot Sports Radio takes a look back at the 4-year anniversary of "The Decision" - July 8, 2010. Lebron's famous declaration to "take his talents to South Beach" overshadowed the other famous decision that day -- the slap-on-wrist sentencing of Johannes Mehserle, the white Oakland police officer caught on videotape killing Oscar Grant. Ultimately, Mehserle would only serve only 11 months, and his release from jail which would also occur on the same day as the last game of the 2011 NBA Finals. Each time, the incredibly negative attention given to Lebron overshadowed mass protests that surrounded both Mehserle's sentencing and release. During this period, few outside of Oakland would even recognize the name of Johannes Mehsele at all.

Local outcries begging the nation to be concerned about Oscar Grant and the vulnerable lives of youth of color would be replaced by protests, hatred, and publicly burnt jerseys of one Black man.This week's special guest is the Ms. Wanda Johnson, the mother of Oscar grant who has been a tireless voice for justice in policing since her son's death. In "The Decision Remix" we will reprioritize our national humanity and have the discussion we always should have had, Ms. Johnson will discuss her son's case, little-known facts around "The Decision", the 4-year aftermath, the critically acclaimed motion picture Fruitvale Station, and how everyday citizens can help save lives.

Gaffer & Hooligan Soccer Podcast: Down to the World Cup’s Final Eight

Friday, July 4th, 2014

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Welcome to the latest Gaffer & Hooligan 2014 World Cup Mini-show.

The World Cup has now reached its final eight teams, as we get closer and closer to crowning a new world champion.

On this show, we preview all four games and how each team matches up with each other. We weight which team has the advantage where in a battle of two European heavyweights Germany vs. France, look at an interesting match up beyond the obvious Neymar vs. James Rodriguez narrative in Colombia vs. Chile, why Argentina vs. Belgium shapes up as an underwhelming match and if little Costa Rica can keep its Cinderella run going against Netherlands).

Tissue In The Tape Podcast – Episode 11: The Mid-Year Review Edition

Friday, July 4th, 2014

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The War Room: NBA Free Agency 2014 (Ep. 208)

Friday, July 4th, 2014

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The Generals are back in the building!!! Join us for another 2 hours of hardcore sports talk and all-around fun!

As usual, we’ll discuss all of the big stories form this past week in sports. In addition, we’ll talk World Cup, Mayweather-Maidana 2, and we’ll focus our last hour on our post-thoughts of the NBA Draft & a look forward to NBA free agency. Who did well in the draft, who’s meeting with whom, who’s going where, etc?

Don’t miss it!!!

After Further Review – 7/1/2014

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

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Tune in to After Further Review with Christopher “The Mayor” Dinkins as he brings you the latest and most up to date in SPORTS! “We TALK SPORTS like we TALK SPORTS over here!”

Live and direct every week…come and get down wit “The Mayor”!

The Broad Street Line: 2014 NBA Draft Review – Episode #201

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

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The 2014 NBA Draft was as wild as everyone expected - on this edition of The Broad Street Line, we'll take a look back at the events of this past Thursday and tell you which teams were the ultimate winners and losers. And although the Philadelphia 76ers didn't end up with Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker, it's clear that GM Sam Hinkie is fully committed to his rebuilding plan

Later in the show, we'll recap the U.S./Belgium World Cup match, debate the NFL's most overrated and underrated players, and get you caught up on the past week in sports as only we can. So come and take a ride on The Broad Street Line: The future of sports talk radio has finally arrived.