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On January 1, 1966, New York came to a standstill as the city's transit workers went on strike. This was the first day on the job for Mayor John Lindsay - a handsome, young former congressman with presidential aspirations - and he would approach the issue with an unconventional outlook that would be his hallmark. Against this backdrop, too, the sporting scene saw tremendous upheaval.

Fair & Biased with John Lund brings you the biggest Bay Area sports conversations, strong opinions and plenty of personality. A longtime KNBR voice, John Lund has covered some of the region’s biggest moments — from Giants World Series runs and 49ers Super Bowls to Warriors championships — and now brings that experience and perspective to the mic every weekday from 10am - 2pm on The Sports Leader KNBR.

A mental toughness playbook for athletes, parents, and coaches. In sports, and in life, mental toughness matters - even more than raw talent and skill. But young athletes can't develop it, and master other vital aspects of the "inner game", on their own. Coaches and parents play a vital role as well. Angeron draws on his expertise as a sport psychology coach and his background as a college athlete and baseball scout to help listeners overcome the fear, doubt, and negativity that derail players and teams.

Baseball history isn’t just stats—it’s stories.The Baseball Book Club brings the game’s past to life through baseball books, author conversations, and exploring forgotten players, iconic moments, and the stories that shaped America’s pastime.

First ballot Hall of Fame Pitcher and extraordinary golfer and broadcaster, John Smoltz hosts the Pro Podcast LIVE from The PRO Rivals Open—known simply as The PRO— a competitive golf tournament created to give current and former professional athletes a new arena to compete, connect, and carry their legacy forward through the game of golf. What began as a single invitational has evolved into a growing tour defined by its competitive spirit, exclusivity, and shared respect for the game.

Broadcasting veteran John Rayburn presents a historic reenactment of the classic 1946 World Series championship games between the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox. In Game 7 Enos Slaughter of the Cardinals scored the winning run from first when Boston shortstop Johnny Pesky seemed to hesitate on the relay throw. Southpaw pitcher Harry Brecheen won three games for St. Louis, including the deciding game in relief.

Broadcasting veteran John Rayburn presents classic, historic reenactment of the 1945 World Series championship games between the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers. Before the Series began, veteran Chicago sportswriter Warren Brown said he couldn’t select a winner because he “didn’t think either one of them could win”. Although a total of 61 runs were scored in the Series, there were only three home runs, two of them by Hank Greenberg of the Tigers.

Broadcasting veteran John Rayburn presents a historic reenactment of the classic 1956 World Series championship games between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers. Don Larsen’s perfect game, the only in World Series history, was in Game 5, Monday, October 8, 1956. This was the final Series for the Dodgers while still in Brooklyn. Their next Series appearance came after moving to Los Angeles. The Dodgers scored only one run in the final 28 innings of the Series. Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra each hit three home runs for the Yankees.

​If you're a die-hard Mets fan, you know that what happens in Queens is only half the story. The future of the franchise is being built just up the road off I-81. Join John Newman every week(hopefully )as we bridge the gap between Citi Field and NBT Bank Stadium, giving you the most comprehensive coverage of the New York Mets and their Triple-A affiliate, the Syracuse Mets.​What We Discuss:​The Big League Report: In-depth analysis of the New York Mets’ latest series, lineup decisions, pitching rotations, and front-office moves.​The Syracuse Pipeline: Weekly updates on the Triple-A ...

Pitching legend John Smoltz played 22 MLB seasons, 21 with the Atlanta Braves. He was a 1995 World Series champion and the 1996 Cy Young Award winner. In 2001, after Tommy John surgery, he became a reliever for four years. Smoltz is only the 2nd pitcher in history to have a 20 win season and a 50 saves season. He is also the only pitcher in MLB to amass 200 wins and 150 saves in his career. Listen to John's episode as he also discusses baseball and the American Century Championship. Recorded July 13, 2023.

Big Tom is joined by Santa Paula's own John Marquez.They talk sports, collecting, and community every week.

In The Old Ball Game, Frank Deford, NPR sports commentator and Sports Illustrated journalist retells the story of an unusual friendship between two towering figures in baseball history.

All things Dodgers

Hey minor league baseball fan! Do you love traveling to minor league level baseball ballparks? Come discover the best quirks, features, baseball food, mascots, and promotions that minor league baseball has to offer. You'll also learn about sites to see and food to eat while your visiting each city. What are you waiting for? Let's go on a road trip together!

John Gennaro is a longtime San Diego sports fan who occasionally blogs and podcasts about his fandom, his family and his life. Occasionally, he's joined by friends! bandwagonbeach.com

That's Strike 3 is a weekly podcast from the Evergreen Baseball Umpires Association covering the complete life of a baseball umpire. Each episode runs about 10 minutes and tackles the things that actually matter on the field — rules knowledge, game mechanics, mental toughness, handling coaches, and the personal challenges no one warns you about when you start. Whether you're brand new to umpiring or a seasoned veteran, this is the show that meets you where you are.

The Peak Effect is a podcast that is produced by Peak Kinetic Performance in Chattanooga, TN. We are a sports performance facility that trains all athletes beginner or the elite both in-house and remotely. The Peak Effect is a deep dive into the athletes in and out of our facility plus coaches from all around the country. We will be discussing training, methodologies, motivation plus find out more information about how PKP Operates and the fun times we have in the facility!

E2G Sports Presents Old Skool

Aaron Gleeman and John Bonnes argue about the Minnesota Twins over a beer at this week's favorite watering hole.

How to travel, eat, and explore like a pro! Follow me as I recall my experiences when I crisscrossed North America on a trek to see a baseball game in every Major League ballpark. Along the way I ate some of the best food in the country, met some interesting people, and had some fascinating experiences.