This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee talk to Jermaine O’Neal (00:57) about the infamous Malice At The Palace brawl. Later in the show, they discuss the unfair media coverage of Simone Biles (18:30) and what they think about Russell Westbrook being traded (33:51) to the Lakers. Plus, Roger Bennett joins (44:52) the show to talk about the life and death of the European Super League and how social justice movements by American athletes influence sports culture overseas.

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This week on Takeline, Renee and Jason talk to Kristen Ledlow (08:50) about the Bucks winning their first NBA Championship in 50 years, the historic game 6 from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the positive social justice push from WNBA & NBA athletes. Later in the show, Jason and Renee discuss the controversy surrounding Olympic fencer Alen Hadzic (35:27) and how it compares to the treatment of Sha’carri Richardson. Plus, it’s a Crooked crossover as What A Day host Akilah Hughes joins to play Take Survivor (50:360.

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This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee break down game 5 of the NBA Finals Bucks/Sun series (00:54) and predict who will be named Finals MVP. Later in the show they discuss the recent comments from Stephen A. Smith on Shohei Ohtani (21:44) and how the marketing of international athletes in America has changed. Plus, Jason and Renee debate whether or not they believe USA basketball can win gold at the Olympics (35:33). Finally, it’s a Takeline crew Take Survivor (50:24) with new addition, Intern Jeff!

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On this bonus episode of Takeline, Jason talks with author Matt Sullivan about his new book "Can't Knock The Hustle." Matt reveals behind the scenes details about what it was like to intimately follow and talk with the Brooklyn Nets superstars while they played in the 2020 NBA bubble.

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This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee react to game three of the NBA finals (00:33) and talk with The Old Man & The Three hosts, JJ Redick and Tommy Alter (17:56). Plus, Renee and Jason discuss the racist abuse subjected to Black soccer players on the English National team (52:52) after losing to Italy in the 2020 UEFA Euro Final and the news about Sha’Carri Richardson not being able to run at the Tokyo Olympics 1:02:42).

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Happy 4th! This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee are joined by women’s basketball legend and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma. He discusses the recent NCAA ruling that college athletes can make money off their image and likeness, Paige Bueckers historic freshman season, and the Olympic committee's decision not to select Nneka Ogwumike to the U.S. Women’s National Basketball team roster. Later in the show, Jason and Renee play a game of two truths and a lie, then it’s an independence day themed Take Survivor!

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This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee react to the latest games in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals (00:40), the recent string of NBA coaching hire controversies (49:30), and Damian Lillard’s reported unhappiness (57:38) with the Portland Trailblazers front office. Plus, LZ Granderson joins (27:43) to talk about Carl Nassib being the first openly gay active NFL player, the wave of anti-transgender legislation in youth sports and his new podcast, Life Out Loud.

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This week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss what the 76ers should do after Ben Simmons’ abysmal postseason (00:26), the recent controversy involving illegal substance enhancers used by MLB pitchers (35:43), and debut the first in a multi-part “Owner’s Diary” (1:06:30) series from Renee. Plus, Executive Director of the NBA Foundation, Greg Taylor (55:44) joins to talk about the league’s initiatives in racial and social justice. 

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This week on Takeline, Harrison Barnes reveals why he is so passionate about making positive social change, and why analytics in the NBA can be a problem (45:35). Jason and Renee discuss the Suns sweeping the Nuggets (00:54) and talk with Tim Cato of the Athletic about his recent news breaking article on the Mavs front office woes (23:27).

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This week on Takeline, Chris Bosh joins to talk about his incredible career in the NBA and his experiences as one of the Big Three for the Miami Heat (1:06:37). Jason and Renee talk about pro athlete mental health and media access after Naomi Osaka pulled out of the French Open citing mental health concerns (42:57). Plus, a preview of what to expect from the second round of the NBA playoffs (06:49).

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