The Best in Sports News and Analysis, from Danielle McCartan

2:24 Todd O’Neill’s rendition of the National Anthem kicks off the show (video from his pregame performance for the New Orleans Saints)

5:20 What the eff news: My reaction to: Washington State legislators’ bill to allow guns into the stadiums of the Mariners and Seahawks

10:17 What the eff news: What is wrong with professional athletes today? Where is their competitive edge? My thoughts, with 5 professional sports examples to back it up

20:10 My Week 14 Lock of the Week (Survivor Pool)

23:10 Greg Larnerd calls in to discuss Fantasy Football (inactives and Start ‘Ums) – Giants/Cowboys discussion mixed in

41:30 My take: How has social media changed sports? Complete with input from my interview with Doc Gooden (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0PUfAQJIqk_ )

44:54 My Take: What is a proper reason to move a franchise?

48:00 My Take: Are you okay with sports teams having business logos on their jerseys?

53:01 Recapping the Italian American Baseball Family launch and fundraiser for the Amatrice earthquake victims – a GRAND SLAM EVENT by Joe Quagliano (www.MintPros.com) at Carmine Gangone’s pizzeria in Brooklyn Ave.

55:20 My interview with Frank Catalanotto, former MLB player (Blue Jays, Rangers, Mets). He will be coaching Team Italy in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, including his participation in my Italian vocabulary terms lesson. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92TZF3XSCyo)

1:06:10 My interview with Drew Butera, World Series winning catcher for the Kansas City Royals. He will be catching for Team Italy in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, including his participation in my Italian speed round. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA5GBkS03VA&t=2s)

1:16:48 Randy Zellea, BackSportsPage.com, calls in discuss marketing in sports

1:38:55 Periscope question: Do you think Virtual Reality will “take off” in sports?

1:40:35 New York Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers preview, keys to victory for both the Jets and the 49ers

Jets: 1:40:00

49ers: 1:41:40

1:43:22 New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys Sunday Night Football preview, including keys to victory for both the Giants and the Cowboys

Giants: 1:44:14

Cowboys: 1:49:04

1:53:13 Wrap up!

Danielle McCartan and Drew Butera

Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/lA5GBkS03VA

iTunes Podcast: https://t.co/Vw0aaUZmcj

:23 What is the impact of this Italian American Baseball family kick-off event?

:38 How did you decide to play for Team Italy?

:57 Parli italiano?

1:04 How does the team look for the 2017 WBC?

1:12 Tough bracket though….

1:29 Individual goals for the tournament?

1:57 What have you taken away from the 2015 World Series experience?

2:26 Catching the last pitch of the World Series

2:40 Drew Butera explains his pitching experiences!

3:08 Who has thrown the best ceremonial first pitch that you’ve caught?

3:26 2017 Royals talk

3:41 A Perez ornament in Hawaii?!

4:14 Where is your family from in Italy?

4:29 Where have you visited in Italy?

4:51 Drew Butera chooses my Italian speed round!

Filmed: December 8, 2016

Event organizer: www.Mintpros.com, in conjunction with Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball

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As featured on 60 Minute Overtime (#60MinOT), live, Sundays at 11am EST on www.ramapo.edu/wrpr-fm/

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92TZF3XSCyo&feature=youtu.be

:23 What is the impact of this event in promoting baseball in Italy?

1:22 Coach Catalanotto’s expectations for Squadra Italia in the 2017 World Baseball Classic

2:12 As a player and as a coach, how is the preparation different for these games?

2:51 Still holds single game hits-record for Blue Jays and Rangers: What was your approach to your success at the plate?

3:45 Preparation is key – “I took pride in my preparation”

4:12 Favorite position to play (has played all except SS and CF)

5:06 Having played almost all positions, that must be advantageous to coaching, no?

5:43 Aside from the team, what was your favorite city in which to play?

6:05 City with the best Italian food?

6:23 As a Long Island kid, what was it like to finish your career with the New York Mets?

7:04 How do you like the chances of the New York Mets in 2017?

7:27 Thoughts on the All Star Game no longer determining home field advantage for the World Series?

8:13 Parli Italiano?

8:16 Where is your family from in Italy?

8:23 Frank Catalanotto chooses to play my Italian baseball vocabulary lesson!

Filmed: December 8, 2016

Event organizer: www.Mintpros.com, in conjunction with Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball

www.prosportsrundown.com

As featured on 60 Minute Overtime (#60MinOT), live, Sundays at 11am EST on http://www.ramapo.edu/wrpr-fm/

3:49 – Jeff Fisher gets a contract extension in Los Angeles, making them irrelevant until at least 2019. My take.

9:29 – Do you want to see athletes getting involved in talking about political issues and non-sports related topics? (My answer from my contribution BackSportsPage.com)

10:36: Chris from Mahwah calls in to talk about the Jets’ counterproductive “doings” and his opinion on the (above) question.

22:43: Randy Zellea from BackSportsPage.com brings it back to: athletes & political issues

26:52 – Why are the NFL ratings down this season? (Randy and I’s opinions on why the ratings are down)

29:16 – Which major sport gives you the best live experience and why? (Randy and I’s opinions on why the ratings are down)

32:08 – Out of the playoff-bound NFL teams, which (AFC AND NFC) is a surprise? (Randy and I discuss)

36:36 – Does Phillip Rivers end his career with the San Diego Chargers? (Randy and I discuss) and Where will Tony Romo end up next season?

43:00 – If the season ended today, what is the NFL’s Playoff picture?

43:30 - Greg Larnerd, from CBS Sports: week 13 inactives, best QB, RB, WR, and TE

55:43 – Greg and Danielle speculate about how the New England Patriots will fare (in the NFL Playoffs) without TE Rob Gronkowski (placed on season-ending injured reserve)

1:00:25 – Danielle McCartan’s interview with 2016 World Series champion manager of the Chicago Cubs Joe Maddon (from the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center)

1:14:30 – My upcoming events:

- GenYouth Gala in New York feat. Peyton Manning, Mike Golic, and Hannah Storm; honoring Bill McDermott (SAP)

- Italian American Baseball Family launch party and fundraiser for the victims of the Amatrice earthquake relief fund

1:18:18 My interview with MintPros.com’s founder Joe Quagliano, organizer of the Italian baseball event in Brooklyn.

1:29:33 Preview of INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT NEW YORK JETS, MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, KICKOFF 8:30, ESPN. Including 3 keys to victory for both the Jets and the Colts.

1:37:41 Preview of NEW YORK GIANTS AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS, 4:25PM FOX, Including 3 keys to victory for both the Giants and the Steelers.

1:44:52 Wrap Up

MINTPROS.COM Founder Joe Quagliano talks about his role with the Italian baseball organization, the importance of spreading awareness in Italy about the game of baseball, and the star power he has behind him to do it.

Joe also talks about the Italian American Baseball Family's launch dinner and fundraiser for the victims of the Amatrice earthquake, taking place on December 8. Major MLB stars will be in attendance including, but not limited to: Piazza, Butera, Grilli, Catalanotto, Valentine, Franco, Mazzilli, and Napoli.

Check facebook.com/daniellemccartan for a live stream of the event on December 8 at 6pm!

For tickets to Joe's VIP baseball events, please visit www.mintpros.com!

Danielle McCartan and Joe Maddon

Recorded: 12/2/16 at the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center (Montclair, NJ)

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/-M48wBk-JAk

Download on iTunes: https://t.co/Vw0aaUZmcj

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:15 What would happen if you ever wore contacts instead of your iconic glasses to a practice or game?

:40 Opinion about the ASG no longer determining the home field advantage for Game 1 of the World Series?

1:28 The story about your dad’s Angels baseball cap

2:23 The story behind Joe Maddon’s dad shortening their Italian American last name from Maddoni/Maddonini?

3:03 Do you embrace your Italian American heritage?

3:48 Parli italiano?

4:09 Visiting the White House; conversation with President Barack Obama

5:12 How did the things you learned while managing Tampa help you in managing the Cubs?

6:02 After losing to the Mets in 2015 NL Championship, combined with the 108 year drought, was there added pressure on you to win this year?

6:58 Describing starring in a World Series ticker tape parade of 5 million people

7:34 What does Anthony Rizzo do with all the baseballs he keeps?

7:53 What is it like to be the manager managing the arguably the best Game 7 in World Series history?

8:40 What is the future of the Chicago Cubs?

9:20 What is the impact of Aroldis Chapman’s exit?

9:38 “ITALIAN THINGS” LIGHTNING ROUND

CHARLIE HAYES, third baseman & World Series Champion

Recorded at a Mint Pros, J.Irwin Productions Yankee Stadium suite event

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:14 – What is it like to be back with the fans at this Mint Pros & J.Irwin Productions event?

:25 – What was it like to return for the 1996 reunion game in 2016?

:53 – After 20 years, was it really like being “back with the guys”?

1:17 – What made Tim Raines so special?

1:32 – At the 1996 game, were you able to impart your wisdom onto some of the younger guys? What was your advice?

1:59 – Compare and contrast being a parent of an MLB hopeful to being a player. When were/are you more nervous?

2:46 – What guidance have you given him, having “been there, done that”?

3:08 – MLB is considering adding pitchers to the MLB All Star HR Derby – your thoughts? Ways to improve it?

4:01 – Out of Bounds: Athlete Karaoke!

4:50 – What would your walk-up song be if you played now?

JOHN WETTELAND, 3x All-Star pitcher, 1996 AL Saves leader, and 1996 WS MVP

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:18 – What is it like to be back with the fans at this Mint Pros & J.Irwin Productions event?

:50 – Fondest memories about the 1996 World Series Championship and about the 1996 reunion

1:30 – What was the difference between Buck Showalter’s Yankees and Joe Torre’s Yankees?

2:26 – Which World Series save resonates strongest in your memory? Were you nervous?

3:53 – First thought after Jimmy Leyritz made contact with the HR that was turning point of the 1996 World Series.

4:52 – What was it like mentoring Mariano Rivera early on in his career?

5:38 - Fan Question: Mark Anthony (Yankee World on FB) – What was Mariano like when he first started his career?

6:29 – What are your thoughts on the MLB wanting to integrate pitchers into the HR Derby?

7:17 – Retired young (33), do you feel like you could have kept going? → Broken back diagnosis.

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3:49 - My take on the Tony Romo situation in Dallas (Dak Prescott as starter moving forward).

Examining: 2017 plans? What team will he play for? Will he retire? (includes Romo’s full audio and comments from Jerry Jones)

12:32 The Jets continue to have a QB Controversy … even on a BYE week.

My take: Petty’s performance vs. LA Rams, Which QB will we see in week 12 vs. the Patriots Petty or Fitzpatrick? Will the locker room revolt? Was it a pro-Fitzpatrick or anti-Geno movement from the veterans on the team?

24:07 Out of Town Spotlight: Tennessee Titans, the emerging favorites in the AFC South

24:54 Titans defensive captain and starting cornerback gives his predictions for the 2016 Titans (recorded in June)

28:37 Titans tight end Anthony Fasano gives his predictions for the 2016 Titans (recorded in July)

30:11 My take on the evolution of the Tennessee Titans during the 2016 season.

37:17 Previewing Week 11 matchup between the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts including my 3 keys to victory for each teams.

43:39 My interview (Recorded Tuesday, November 15, 2016) with Titans’ Associated Press writer Teresa Walker

1:00:25 – My pick in the Week 11 Titans at Colts game.

1:01:26 Chicago Bears at New York Giants week 11 preview, including my 3 keys to victory for both the Giants and the Bears

- Call in from Back Sports Page’s Randy Zellea

1:16:23 Wrap-up

1:17:32 My Lock of the Week!!!!!

Full article featured on: www.prosportsrundown.com

:25 - Evolution of the Titans (recent changes)

:56 - New Year, new motto. What has been attributed to their success this season?

4:35 - Is Demarco Murray the NFL's comeback player of the year? Why/Why not?

5:33 - How have off-season personnel changes bettered the Titans, especially in regards to the offensive line?

8:15 - What is the impact of a sured-up offensive line on young QB Marcus Mariota?

9:10 - What's up with this new-look, offensive aggressiveness?

10:21 - Teresa Walker on the onside kick to open the game against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers

11:36 - The Tennessee Titans Week 11 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts

14:35 - NFL Draft 2017 Predictions for the Titans