Welcome back to another edition of The Big Apple Sports Hour with Stopsky and G, we missed you all over the 4th of July holiday. But, now we're back and ready to dive into some New York Sports!

We'll kick it off by talking about the New York baseball scene as both the Mets and the Yankees are limping into the All-Star break. In addition, we'll be talking to Lead Mets Writer for Double G Sports, Dan Yanofsky live from the sight of the 2017 All-Star festivities in sunny Miami, FL. 

The second half of the show is all yours, feel free to give us a call to chime in on anything. But what we'll be getting into is what's caused such a spike in home runs this season, Stopsky will tell us why the New York Jets tanking will backfire, and what the latest is on the New York Knicks.

The Box Out is back at it with the aftermath of the beginning of NBA Free Agency.

Major news came out this week after Gordon Hayward announced that he would be signing with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are now trying to free cap space to sign him with three players now on the trading block.  Kahlil and Jason will look at the move and whether it makes the Celtics the team to beat in the Eastern Conference.

Paul George is now a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder as the Pacers traded him to OKC for almost nothing. Does OKC move up in the Western Conference pecking order? Wil George consider staying with the Thunder or continue towards LA? The guys will discuss.

Finally after firing Phil Jackson, the Knicks has done next to nothing during free agency and now are being linked to Rajon Rondo. What should the Knicks do?

That and much more on the episode of The Box Out.

On this show, we will hear from #WinningWomen looking to highlight the history of women in baseball, as well as create opportunities for the next generation of females playing America's pastime. A League of Their Own brought to light a lost history of women in the game.  Since, the cast continues to offer support to sharing the stories of the past, while paving the way for the future. 

On July 1st, members of the cast of A League of Their Own accompany players from the All America Girls Professional Baseball League (AABPBL) to celebrate the Rockford Peaches at MCU Park in Brooklyn, NY.  Megan Cavanagh (Marla Hooch), Tracy Reiner (Betty "Spaghetti" Horn), Shirley Burkovich (AAGPBL player) and Maybelle Blair (AAGPBL player) were honored by the Cyclones. The quartet participated in a Winning Women Power Panel with fellow Winning Women honorees Perry Barber (umpire) and Mary Beck (MLB VP of Marketing & Promotion).  

The show will include clips from the Cyclones celebration of the film, an interview with Perry Barber, and other opportunities to grow the game of baseball for girls and women.

Show Notes

AAGPBL official website

Brooklyn Cyclones Winning Women 

ESPN: A League of Their Own - An Oral History

History made in Rockford: International Women’s Baseball Center opens

After last week’s NBA Draft and marathon show, The Box Out returns, and there is a ton to talk about this week.

The unthinkable happened on Wednesday has Phil Jackson was relieved of his duties as New York Knicks president. A move that both Jason and Kahlil wanted for months happened, and now in the aftermath of the move, the guys look at the future of the team and where they go from here.

Another significant move occurred on Wednesday when the Clippers traded Chris Paul to the Rockets for seven players, a first-round draft pick and cash. This move put the Rockets into the conversation as a possible opponent for the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals next season. Meanwhile, reports of infighting emerged as sources say that Paul lost confidence in Clippers coach Doc Rivers after being accused of nepotism towards his son Austin Rivers. The guys will discuss the move and what the hell is going on in LA.

That and more, including Russell Westbrook’s MVP speech and the NBA Awards review, on this week’s The Box Out.

Is the term "distraction" code for something else? Additionally, where do we draw the line in sports and society when it comes to regulating looks and behavior? Does success outweight individuality?

On today's show, I question what the sporting world deems a "distraction". From Lanni Marchat to P.K Subban, certain athletes are vilified for what they wear, or how they act.

Show Notes:

The Tennessean: NBC’s Mike Milbury explains P.K. Subban-clown comment

In Motion podcast: Episode 001 // "I Gave Up Caring ..." Lanni Marchant, marathoner & Olympian

Daily News: Odd orders: The weirdest team and league-mandated rules in sports

The Hartford Courant: Program's Rules Have Built A Following

New York Times: ‘Poor Door’ in a New York Tower Opens a Fight Over Affordable Housing

Music Credit:  “Roy” by JBlanked

Welcome to another episode of The Big Apple Sports Hour with Stopsky and G. The NBA and the NHL just had their respective drafts and we're going to talk about them! Plus the Mets are "open for business" and the Yankees have lost 10 of their last 12.

Segment 1

Scorin' Mike Warren joins Stopsky, who is by himself today, to talk about the NHL Draft. How did the Rangers, Islanders and Devils do? Plus, with the Rangers trading Derek Stepan, are the Rangers officially in the race to sign Kevin Shattenkirk?

Before Warren leaves he gives us his reaction to the Yankees losing streak. Is he concerned?

Segment 2

Stopsky takes a look at a wild week in the NBA. How does he think the Nets and the Knicks did during the draft? Also, has Stopsky finally had enough of Phil Jackson? 

Segment 3

G makes his triumphant return to the program to talk about his beloved Mets. Now that they are "open for business", who is in danger of no longer being a Met by the second half of the season?

The show is back, and there is so much to talk about. We will review WWE's Money in the Bank PPV, Bellator NYC and Cody Rhodes becoming Ring of Honor World Champion. We will also get into some Mayweather v. McGregor talk. Small preview for UFC Fight Night as well. Call (914) 338-0897

The first step of the NBA offseason begins with the 2017 NBA Draft from Brooklyn. The Box Out will have an extended LIVE episode going over the draft picks as they come in. The last week has been intense as the moves have been fast and furious. Kahlil and Jason will discuss all the moves, including everything that happens during the draft...did I mention that the show will LIVE!

With all the moves happening, you just know the Knicks had to get involved with it all. Rumors have the Knicks listening to offers for Kristaps Porzingis. Phil Jackson confirmed the rumors during a pre-draft show on MSG Network on Wednesday. The guys will discuss the possible move and why Phil is still not saying the right things to this day.

That and so much more during a special LIVE NBA Draft edition of The Box Out.

Title IX reads "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

Show Notes: 

Full panel discussion at the Radcliffe Institute - Title IX at 45

 Three prongs of Title IX 

Julie Foudy & Donna de Varona Dissent 

Title IX for girls and women of color

Kara Lawson: Sacramento Kings Called Me Distraction, Kept Me Out Of Practice

Analysis: Geno Auriemma’s Comments, Contributions to Women’s Basketball

The NBA Draft is set to kick off this Thursday! Stopsky and G will dive into what the New York Knicks may do with the eighth overall pick and what the Brooklyn Nets may do with the 22nd and 27th overall picks. 

Next, the guys welcome in DoubleGSports own, Kelsi Brown who writes for the site covering the New York Yankees. She'll tell us if she's worried about the current losing streak, the starting pitching and the Judge.

Finally, don't think we forgot about your New York Mets. Matthew Cerrone, the man who created Metsblog.com will join the show to break down the fundamental and not so fundamental problems of the Mets. He'll also tell us if and when it's time to think about trading pieces away and introduce the future now.