Arash and Andy Bernstein chat about Robert “Scoop” Jackson, a Chicago native and legendary sports journalist, author and cultural critic, on today’s Legends of Sport Fridays! Scoop has covered issues of race, culture, politics, and sports for various publications for more than 25 years and in 2007, received honorable mention for Best American Sports Writer. Hear Andy and Scoop talk about him joining SLAM Magazine in the mid-90's, the cultural connectivity between basketball & hip-hop, Dennis Page's vision for SLAM Magazine to "tell the story of playground basketball", the time Scoop crashed Andy’s photo shoot with Shaquille O’Neal, and how Scoop’s special relationship with Allen Iverson began. To hear the full episode, find Legends Of Sport wherever you listen to podcasts. Check back next week for part 2 of this great conversation!

Host: Arash Markazi

Co-Host:  Andrew Bernstein

Producer: Ji Hae Wiley

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The Sporting Tribune’s Arash Markazi is joined by Brandon Deutsch to talk about the Dodgers' bullpen issues and if the team can address their problems and still win the division. They also talk about the Angels, the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals and USC's stellar recruiting class.

Host: Arash Markazi

Co-Host:  Brandon Deutsch

Producer: Ji Hae Wiley

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The Sporting Tribune’s Arash Markazi is joined by Brandon Deutsch and Grant Mona to talk about Lionel Messi coming to MLS and Inter Miami and what that means for soccer in the United States ahead of the World Cup coming to North America in 2026. They also talk about South Florida being the epicenter of the sports world this month with the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals and Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final.

Host: Arash Markazi

Co-Host:  Brandon Deustch and Grant Mona

Producer: Ji Hae Wiley

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Ji Hae Wiley is joined by Brandon Deutsch and Grant Mona to talk about the merger between LIV Golf and the PGA. The crew also talks about Miami tying up the NBA Finals in Denver and the Vegas Golden Knights absolutely dominating the Florida Panthers in game 2 to take a 2-0 lead heading into Florida.

Host: Ji Hae Wiley

Co-Host: Ji Hae Wiley and Brandon Deustch

Producer: Ji Hae Wiley

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The Sporting Tribune’s Arash Markazi is joined by Brandon Deutsch and Ji Hae Wiley to talk about reports that Kyrie Irving is trying to recruit LeBron James to join him in Dallas. The crew also talks about Miami tying up the NBA Finals in Denver and if the Vegas Golden Knights can take a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers.

Host: Arash Markazi

Co-Host:  Ji Hae Wiley and Brandon Deustch

Producer: Ji Hae Wiley

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On today's Legends Of Sport Fridays, Arash and Andy Bernstein revisit a Classic episode from 2020 with NBA Champion and two-time All-Star, Caron Butler!  Currently an assistant coach with the Miami Heat, Caron has found success off the court as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, activist and best-selling author. Hear Andy & Caron discuss his book, Tuff Juice: My Journey from the Streets to the NBA, his first-hand involvement in social justice issues, the importance of mentorship, his love & memories for his close friend Kobe Bryant, his time at UConn, being drafted by Pat Riley, his daughter Gia's fight with diabetes and so much more! To hear the full episode, find Legends Of Sport wherever you listen to podcasts. Original Air Date: August 25, 2020.

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The Sporting Tribune’s Arash Markazi is joined by Brandon Deustch to break down the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat and what the future holds for both teams. Is this the beginning of a long run for the Nuggets and is this a one-and done run for the eighth seeded Heat?

Host: Arash Markazi

Co-Host:  Brandon Deustch

Producer: Ji Hae Wiley

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The Sporting Tribune’s Arash Markazi is joined by Brandon Deustch and Jake Dicker to discuss the significance of winning a championship to Nikoa Jokic. Does The Joker need to win a championship to be viewed as an all-time great? They also talk about the Dodgers finding ways to win this season and if the G League is the new home of one and done players.

Host: Arash Markazi

Co-Host:  Brandon Deustch and Jake Dicker

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The Sporting Tribune’s Arash Markazi is joined by Brandon Deustch and Grant Mona to discuss the Miami Heat advancing to play the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals and the Vegas Golden Knights advancing to face the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. They also talk about the future of the Boston Celtics after they came back from 0-3 down in the series to force a Game 7 at home only to get blown out by Miami.

Host: Arash Markazi

Co-Host:  Brandon Deustch and Grant Mona

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The Sporting Tribune’s Arash Markazi is joined by Tim Lee and Armani Buckets to discuss the Lakers' attempt to regroup and win a championship next season after losing in the Western Conference Finals and if the team will include LeBron James. Would James really walk away from the Lakers now that they have a championship contending team? Could he opt for being a "part-time" player over his last two seasons?

Host: Arash Markazi

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