Sports Law with Richard Hale
Richard Hale discusses the latest in Sports Law including the Big Beautiful Bill impacting gambling, Leonard Hamilton's NIL case, and Nick Tarnasky potential self-defense case.
Jul 11, 2025•11 min
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Episodes
Hanging On to the Past
Scott Frost is getting a lot of heat for comments he made in reference to his previous college coaching job. Marc makes the point that no matter what Coach Frost said, fans were still not going to be happy with him because of how his tenure in Nebraska went.
Jul 10, 2025•19 min
Sorting Out the NBA's Free Agency Frenzy
The Magic added Tyus Jones but could still be looking to make some moves, Milwaukee stunned the NBA world by releasing Damian Lillard and then signing Myles Turner. Keith Smith sorts out all the craziness of NBA free agency.
Jul 02, 2025•16 min
Tuesday, July 1st
The show gets some big news regarding SGA, Damian Lillard, and Myles Turner, On the Marc / Off the Marc, and visits from Philip Rossman-Reich (Magic), Brendan Suhr (NBA), and Matt Murschel (College Football).
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 31 min
What's Next for the Magic?
The Magic signed Tyus Jones to a one-year deal but because they are over the salary cap, they had to use the non-taxpayer mid-level exception. What does doing this mean and how does it impact their moves going forward? Philip Rossman-Reich explains.
Jul 01, 2025•16 min
What Moves Can the Magic Make?
Yossi Gozlan is an NBA Salary Cap Analyst and he breaks down what the aprons mean as well as what moves the Magic can still make with their limited cap space.
Jun 30, 2025•12 min
Is This the End of LBJ in LA?
Marc and CV discuss the LeBron James saga. He opted into his deal with the Lakers but will he finish his career in LA or could he head back east?
Jun 30, 2025•12 min
Step Back 3 with MOD
Mike O'Donnell joins the show for his weekly segment and shares his thoughts on Jase Richardson, who he thinks the steal of the NBA Draft is, and his thoughts on how Ace Bailey and his team have handled this whole process.
Jun 27, 2025•17 min
Sports Law with Richard Hale
Richard Hale discusses the latest stories in sports law including why MLB is not naming the person who was talking about Ketel Marte's mom, his thoughts on the Wisconsin/Miami tampering lawsuit, and Fernando Tatis Jr's suit against Big League Advance (BLA).
Jun 27, 2025•11 min
Will the 2027 NFL Draft be Greater than the 2026 Draft?
It's never too early to look ahead at next year's draft but is it possible that we are already looking to the 2027 NFL Draft and declaring it greater than the 2026 NFL Draft? Cam Mellor explains.
Jun 27, 2025•12 min
News and Notes Around the NBA
Keith Smith shares his thoughts on the NBA Finals, why we are seeing more Achilles injuries, some of the big NBA trades, and what to expect in Wednesday night's first round of the Draft.
Jun 25, 2025•14 min
Pete Nakos Describes his Conversation with New FSU QB Thomas Castellanos
Florida State begins their 2025 season at home with a game against Alabama. Thomas Castellanos, who transferred from Boston College, made a few remarks that raised some eyebrows regarding the Alabama game, his time at BC, and his abilities on the field.
Jun 25, 2025•15 min
Bigger Picture Involving Wisconsin Lawsuit Against Miami
Does the transfer portal really matter? Marc explains why it doesn't as Wisconsin is suing Miami for tampering with a football transfer.
Jun 23, 2025•11 min
How is Kevin Durant's Career Viewed?
Kevin Durant is now on his 5th team after the Suns traded him to the Rockets. Marc and CV take a look at Durant's career and question how he is viewed.
Jun 23, 2025•10 min
Sports Law with Richard Hale
Richard Hale discusses the latest in the world of sports law including a wrestling cameraman suing for a wrestler going off script and the cameraman getting hurt, a former Kansas City Chiefs employee suing the team for racial discrimination.
Jun 20, 2025•9 min
How the Rays Situation Impacts MLB Expansion
The Tampa Bay Rays are on the verge of being sold for $1.7 billion. Kurt Badenhausen shares details of the potential deal and how this situation with the Rays impacts MLB's future plans of expansion.
Jun 19, 2025•17 min
Is Orlando at the Mercy of What Happens to the Rays?
Members of the Orlando Dreamers group had a chance to talk to the tourism leaders on I Drive Monday. JC Carnahan shares his thoughts on the meeting and explains why Orlando could be at the mercy of what happens to the Rays.
Jun 17, 2025•12 min
How Does Desmond Bane Help Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner?
The Magic are not a good shooting team, that's no secret. Desmond Bane will certainly help from that aspect but how will he help Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner specifically? Michael Pina of The Ringer explains.
Jun 17, 2025•14 min
Desmond Bane Will Fit "A Lot Better" with Magic Than KCP - Josh Robbins
Desmond Bane is now a member of the Orlando Magic after the team dealt away four first-round picks, a pick swap, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Cole Anthony to the Memphis Grizzlies. What kind of player are they getting? Josh Robbins shares his thoughts on the deal.
Jun 16, 2025•16 min
How Important is Game 4 for OKC?
Mike O'Donnell talks about some of the major tweaks for the upcoming college basketball season. In addition, he shares his thoughts on the NBA Finals and just how important Game 4 is for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jun 13, 2025•14 min
Sports Law with Richard Hale
Zakai Zeigler was a fifth season of college basketball by a judge. Richard Hale discusses this as well as the other major sports law stories going on including one gambling site getting sued over a customer thinking a golf tournament was going to be cut short and making a wager on the those results.
Jun 13, 2025•10 min
Cam Mellor: "Very, Truly Interested" to See How FSU Uses Thomas Castellanos
Thomas Castellanos transferred from Boston College to Florida State. How will new offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn use him? Cam Mellor explains why he is interested in that as well as how the growth of 7-on-7 camps have contributed to the over-evaluation of WRs and DBs.
Jun 12, 2025•14 min
As Tyrese Haliburton Goes, the Pacers Go
The NBA Finals are tied at 1-1 with Game 3 Wednesday night. Tyrese Haliburton did hit the game-winning shot in Game 1 but has struggled overall in the series. Keith Smith explains why he is the key for the Pacers if they want to have a chance to win their first NBA Championship.
Jun 11, 2025•12 min
Latest on UCF Facilities
FBC Mortgage Stadium will no longer be the name of UCF's stadium. Matt Murschel talks about the new name and shares the latest regarding the renovations around UCF.
Jun 10, 2025•13 min
Step Back 3 with MOD
First round, Semi-Finals, Eastern Conference Finals, and now the NBA Finals. Tyrese Haliburton has hit a shot to either win the game or send it to overtime in each round of the playoffs. Mike O'Donnell talks about the shot and the clutch ability of Haliburton.
Jun 06, 2025•15 min
Sports Law
A high school federation in California is getting sued by a Boise State freshman, a Texas NIL law, and years of eligibility getting challenged. A lot going on off the field and we have Sam Ehrlich to break it all down.
Jun 06, 2025•14 min
State of Youth Sports
Dionne Koller discusses her new book, "More Than Play" and how the specialization in youth sports is leading to more injuries, the lack of certified coaches in youth sports, and much more.
Jun 05, 2025•16 min
Who Will Replace Tom Thibodeau?
The Knicks made the decision to move on from Tom Thibodeau after five years with the team. Why was he fired and what's a realistic list of names to potentially replace Thibs? Keith Smith shares his thoughts.
Jun 04, 2025•11 min
What's Happened with College Baseball?
Players hit doubles and have to dance, pitchers going above and beyond with their stare downs after a strikeout, coaches yelling slurs at players. Emotion is one thing but it's getting to be over the top in college baseball. Stephen Branca shares his thoughts.
Jun 03, 2025•13 min
What Makes You Think Tyreek Hill Will Change?
Tyreek Hill was asked about being a captain in 2025 for the Dolphins and Marc questions why people think Hill will change given his history of off-field issues that happened as recent as 5 weeks ago.
Jun 02, 2025•14 min
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