Beyond The Scoreboard

UNRIVALED's Beyond The Scoreboard introduces sports fans around the country to innovative programs and events that professional sports teams are executing for their fans and larger communities.

In this Beyond the Scoreboard, Detroit Lions multi-media journalist, Tori Petry shares how the team is creating new and innovative digital content this offseason while working to keep the entire Lions organization healthy and safe. Tune in to get an inside look at what the Lions are doing to adapt to a different offseason and training camp.

Credits: Detroit Lions | NFL | NFLPA | Tori Petry 

UNRIVALED's Beyond The Scoreboard introduces sports fans around the country to innovative programs and events that professional sports teams are executing for their fans and larger communities.

In this episode of Beyond The Scoreboard,  Jon Chase, VP of Community Outreach for the Carolina Hurricanes & Executive Director of the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, discusses the team's Beard Together initiative.

Credits: Carolina Hurricanes | Carolina Hurricanes Foundation | NHL | Jon Chase 

UNRIVALED introduces sports fans to the pro athletes they haven’t heard enough about. On this podcast you’ll hear from rising and underdog athletes share their journey to becoming pros and their passions outside of their sport.

This episode's guest is Taylor Hearn a left-handed pitcher for the Texas Rangers with a rodeo background and a bounce-back season on the horizon. We’ll learn how he’s overcome an unlucky 2019 season and why giving back is so important to him.

Photo Credits: Taylor Hearn, Excel Sports Management, Robin Hearn, Dallas News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Facebook, Oklahoma Baptist University, Jen Mueller, Shutterstock.com.

UNRIVALED's Beyond The Scoreboard introduces sports fans around the country to innovative programs and events that professional sports teams are executing for their fans and larger communities.

In this episode of Beyond The Scoreboard, Dustin Morse, the Sr. Director of Communications for the Minnesota Twins, discusses the team's 60th Season celebration and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the entire Twins organization is working more closely than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep the team safe and ready to play baseball games every day.

Credits: Minnesota Twins | MLB | Brace Hemmelgarn 

UNRIVALED introduces sports fans to the pro athletes they haven’t heard enough about. On this podcast you’ll hear rising and underdog athletes share their journey to becoming pros and their passions outside of their sport.

Our guest this episode is Lauren Cox, the #3 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. She’s a role model – not just for her skills on the court, but also for the awareness she’s brought to those dealing with Type 1 diabetes. The disease is part of the story she’ll share today.

Credits: Lauren Cox, Octagon, WNBA, Baylor University, Indiana Fever

UNRIVALED introduces sports fans around the country to innovative programs and events that professional sports teams are executing for their fans and larger communities.

In this episode, we hear from Leslie Nixon of the NFL's Miami Dolphins about their complex and generous Food Relief Program. They're working with partners to provide 1,000 meals each weekday + Sunday, for the next 12 months, to those in South Florida suffering a food crisis.

Photo Credits: Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins Foundation, NFL

UNRIVALED introduces sports fans to the pro athletes they haven’t heard enough about. On this podcast you’ll hear from rising and underdog athletes share their journey to becoming pros and their passions outside of their sport.

In this episode our guest is Lance McCullers Jr - starting pitcher for the Houston Astros. A World Series champion, a 2017 All Star and a former Gatorade National Player of the Year in high school. His athletic talent and ability is obvious, but have you heard the whole story? And do you know about the passion that fuels his foundation? That’s just one of the topics we discuss.

Photo Credits: Houston Astros, Lance McCullers, Kara McCullers, Jen Mueller, Topps Cards, Jesuit High School, Chip J Litherland (USA TODAY Sports), Marc Estrada (MaxPreps.com), Jacob Power (Houston Culture Map), Mack Mets Blog, Bob Levey (Getty Images), Corpus Christi Hooks, Lance McCullers Jr. Foundation, Athletes and Causes, Houston Chronicle, SF Chronicle, Houston Pets Alive

UNRIVALED introduces sports fans around the country to innovative programs and events that professional sports teams are executing for their fans and larger communities.

In this episode, we hear from Kevin Brown of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings about their ambitious Learn, Play, Score community platform and specifically about their innovative Street Hockey in The D at Home program. 

Photo Credits: Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Red Wings Foundation, NHL, MarloweStoudamire.com

UNRIVALED introduces sports fans to the pro athletes they haven’t heard enough about. On this podcast you’ll hear rising and underdog athletes share their journey to becoming pros and their passions outside of their sport.

Welcome to our guest Jonotthan Harrison, an offensive lineman for the New York Jets. We hear from Jonotthan the mindset needed to be a professional football player and the surprising reason he's so passionate about eliminating bullying in schools. 

Photo Credits: Jonotthan Harrison, IFA Sports Management, NFL, New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, University of Florida, Jen Mueller, STOMP Out Bullying, Facebook, Instagram.

In this episode of UNRIVALED’s Beyond The Scoreboard, we visit with the Orlando Magic to hear more about their partnership with Anheuser-Busch and Drizly for an innovative virtual happy hour featuring Magic legend Rashard Lewis.

This multi-partner event will give Magic fans the opportunity to receive discounted Anheuser-Busch products delivered to their home in time for the virtual experience with Rashard.