Monty Alexander is one of the finest pianists in the world, but he could also be a boxing analyst. Monty sat down with host Doug Doyle in 2014 to talk about his love of boxing and his friendships with some of the greats of the ring. Nearly sixty years after he moved to the United States from Kingston, Jamaica, his hometown, the Grammy nominated pianist is an American classic, touring the world relentlessly with various projects, delighting a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and

In 2004, American Mark Spitz was still considered the greatest swimmer of all-time. Fellow American Michael Phelps would eventually claim that title years later when he won eight golds at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. In July of 2004, Spitz visited the Montclair YMCA to conduct a clinic. Spitz is a nine-time Olympic champion and former world record-holder in 7 events. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. Spitz set new world records in all seven events in

Brian Taylor is one of the greatest basketball players to ever come out of New Jersey, still ranked in the Top 25 on the Garden State's high school all-time scoring list. The "BT Express" was a star at Perth Amboy High School and Princeton University. He would leave the Tigers program early to join the professional ranks. Taylor would become the ABA's Rookie of the Year with the New York Nets, a team he helped win two ABA championships alongside Julius "Dr. J." Erving. After the ABA merged with

2019 will be an exciting tour season for the LPGA and one of it's top players Lizette Salas. Salas, who is from Azusa, California, was in New York City recently for a special partnership announcement involving the LPGA and Aon, a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. The season-long Aon Risk Reward Challenge will highlight the world's best professional golfers as they tackle the most strategically challenging holes across both

Officially launched in 2015, Swet Tailor is a premium menswear brand that is defining a new kind of casual. With strategic planning and knowledge and the endorsement of NFL stars like Carson Wentz and Nick Foles of the Super Bowl Champion Eagles, Swet Tailor is one of the fastest rising men's apparel companies in the U.S. The co-owners of Swet Tailor, Adam Bolden and David Kranz, live in Los Angeles, but recently joined SportsJam host Doug Doyle in New York City to talk about their brand, their

Ian O'Connor grew up in Englewood, New Jersey as a Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and Roger Staubach fan. He also graduated from St. Cecilia High School, the same school where the legendary Vince Lombardi coached. O'Connor is a senior writer at ESPN.com, a nationally-acclaimed columnist and the author of three New York Times bestsellers. His most recent one is the definitive biography of the NFL's most controversial but successful coach, Bill Belicheck. O'Connor chats with SportsJam host Doug Doyle

2004 Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist and former super middleweight and light heavyweight champion of the world Andre Ward is the new host the reality boxing series The Contender which started its first episode last week on EPIX. Andre “Son of God” Ward retired in 2017 after a professional boxing career record of 32-and-0, that’s right he never lost a pro bout. He's joined on this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle by one of the 16 contestants on the show, Newark boxer and artist John Thompson IV.

Mark Di Ionno is a lifelong journalist who began his career as a sportswriter for the New York Post. Most people know him for his front page columns for The Star Ledger and NJ.com. Di Ionno's second novel is titled Gods of Wood and Stone . It is published by Touchstone. Mark Di Ionno is the latest guest on the award-winning podcast SportsJam with Doug Doyle . The two main characters created by the New Jersey resident is a blacksmith named Horace Mueller who lives in Cooperstown, New York and a

Duane Morgan, the former West Orange High School and Adelphi University star is a rising basketball professional in Spain. This year he’ll be playing for Plasencia in the LEB Plata League where the competition and the crowds are even better. Morgan's journey to the professional ranks has been one of perserverance fueled by a strong family and passion to succeed. Duane Morgan is the latest guest on SportsJam with Doug Doyle . Morgan played last season for the Zornotza Basketball club last season

Duane Morgan, the former West Orange High School and Adelphi University star is a rising basketball professional in Spain. This year he’ll be playing for Plasencia in the LEB Plata League where the competition and the crowds are even better. Morgan's journey to the professional ranks has been one of perserverance fueled by a strong family and passion to succeed. Duane Morgan is the latest guest on SportsJam with Doug Doyle . Morgan played last season for the Zornotza Basketball club last season