Jeff and Rob kick it on the Knicks, Ja Morant and the Jets (Aaron Rodgers, anyone?). Rob also offers his bold predictions for MLB's division winners and wild cards. (You'll never guess where he has the Yankees!).
In the biggest series of the year, the Mets came up small in Atlanta. The Braves now sit in the driver’s seat in the NL East race. Meanwhile, don’t look now but the J-E-T-S, Jets-Jets-Jets are contending for the division lead in the AFC East. And what’s with all the silence surrounding Brittney Griner? Is no news good news?
For years MLB clubs have flouted the rules by entering into verbal agreements with kids in the Dominican and other countries and then breaking those deals when convenient. Two players have sued, saying enough is enough.
For decades, minor league players have endured poverty wages, substandard living conditions and oppressive terms of employment. That may all change now that the MLBPA has launched an historic campaign to bring minor leaguers under the union umbrella. Meanwhile, the Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez becomes the latest young superstar to cash in on a huge extension.
Round II of the Subway Series finds the Yanks and Mets fighting to stay atop of their respective divisions. Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield takes the reigns as starting QB for the Panthers, DeShaun Watson takes a seat for 11 games, Dennis (the Worm) Rodman says he can help Brittney Griner (what???), and the Knicks are still trying to catch a Spida.
The Yankees continue to struggle, the Mets look to hold off the Atlanta Braves, while Fernando Tatis, Jr. is suspended for 80 games due to PEDs. Also, the latest on DeShaun Watson, Kevin Durant and Brittney Griner.
The LIV golf circuit is threatening the PGA Tour's stranglehold on U.S. professional golfers. While many are up in arms, LIV's disruption of the pro golf marketplace is a positive development for players.
The Orioles are gaining ground in the AL East, while the Mets try to hold off the Braves in the NL. Also, the latest on Brittney Griner. And Dame Dolla gets PAID!
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About Sports360 with Jeff Fannell
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SPORTS360 with Jeff Fannell is a fresh take on the people and issues in and around the world of sports. Jeff has over 20 years in the sports industry as a labor lawyer, professor of law, sports agent…
and advisor to players, agents and players associations, including the MLBPA and the NHLPA. Through interviews with stars, former stars and future stars from all aspects of the sports industry, SPORTS360 provides an eclectic blend of insights from the field to the front office, from academia to business … and beyond. Thought-provoking without being overly serious, SPORTS360 is an intriguing and enjoyable journey into all things sports with the people who make it all happen.