In 1993, Steve Ehretsman was a Division I basketball player at Boston University. Eight years later, a tragic accident would change his life forever, and set him on a path that would lead to the creation of Shamrock Prosthetics. Caleb talks with Steve about his inspiring story of perseverance, determination, and how he turned tragedy into triumph.
Read MoreTS Episode: Duke MBB to Finish Season ACC Only
The non-conference has not been kind to Duke basketball in the early part of this campaign. After losing their second non-conference game at home to a Big Ten team, the Duke Blue Devils are no longer interested in playing any more non-conference games during the regular season. No. 10 Duke is 2-2 through four games this year, losing at home to the No. 4 Michigan State Spartans and the No. 6 Illinois Fighting Illini. They only have two more non-conference games…
Read MoreTS Episode: How to Shock the NBA in Five Days
James Harden is reportedly not being shy about expressing his desire to be dealt to the Brooklyn Nets. Per Farbod Esnaashari of Sports Illustrated, Harden has been "as vocal as possible" about his trade request, but the Houston Rockets believe "they have the leverage in this situation." Esnaashari noted the Rockets "weren't pleased" that Harden's trade request was leaked as early as it was. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Nov. 16 that the eight-time All-Star turned down a two-year, $103 million extension from Houston and "made it clear to ownership that he's singularly focused" on being traded to the Nets. Wojnarowski, Zach Lowe and Ramona Shelburne have…
Read MoreSports journalism and broadcasting is one of the country's most competitive fields. The journey to the sportscasting big leagues requires a strong work ethic and a vast network of connections. Caleb and JD talk with Bob McElligott, radio play-by-play sportscaster for the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, about his broadcasting career, and the challenges of calling games in the time of coronavirus.
Read MoreTS Episode: Will Your Team Win the Super Bowl?
In advance of a 2020 NFL season in which anything and everything appears to be on the table, it only seems right to put together our annual preview of how each of the league's 32 teams could win the Super Bowl. It might seem wild when last year's winner wasn't exactly an upset, of course, but the 49ers went from a 4-12 season with the second-worst record in football all the way to within a play or two of glory. Here's what we wrote then: "The 49ers are probably the best…
Read MoreTS Episode: Bad News for the Big Ten
The cries initially came swiftly. Fans grumbled, media members moaned, players groused and parents protested. The Big Ten’s Aug. 11 decision to postpone the football season indefinitely was met with a tide of negative reaction. In the weeks since, it hasn’t receded. On Thursday, eight Nebraska players sued the conference. That came less than a week after the family members of several Big Ten players descended on the league’s headquarters and staged a rally. Now, there is a movement coming from within — led by coaches and athletic administrators — to consider starting…
Read MoreThe Basketball Tournament, or TBT as it is more commonly known, has taken the basketball world by storm. Founded in 2014, TBT is the same basketball you know and love, but with a few twists to make the game more competitive for players, and more enjoyable for fans. Caleb and JD talk with TBT founder Jon Mugar, about his creation, and how TBT kept players and staff healthy during their annual event, while maintaining an entertaining tournament, during a global pandemic.
Read MoreNo matter where life takes them, athletes often have undying connections to their hometowns. Adam Eaton is no exception. Eaton – a Springfield, Ohio native – is not only a 2019 World Series champion who plays for the Washington Nationals, but is also a happy patron of the Half Day Cafe in nearby Urbana. However, Adam is not the only Eaton who’s been eatin’ at the cafe. Adam’s parents, Glen and Robin Eaton, dine at the cafe about once a month. Over time, Glen and Robin befriended the owner…
Read MoreTS Episode: Where Are We with College Football?
The Big 12 announced the scheduling changes it will make in an attempt to work around the COVID-19 pandemic. Teams will have nine conference games and one nonconference home game. The plan mirrors that of the ACC, which laid out a 10-game conference slate with the opportunity for one nonconference…
Read MoreChelsea FC unveiled its new home kit for the 2020-21 Premier League season, and … well, they’re something. Mark the date and time, ladies and gentlemen, because we’re talking about soccer today (or football depending on where you are). During the pandemic, I have begun watching English Premier League. I became a Chelsea fan through a friend of mine who lives in London, and the…
Read MoreStories with Stout concludes with a discussion about the Cradle of Coaches Archive at Miami University. The archive contains playbooks and artifacts from some of the greatest coaches in sports, all of whom went through the town on their way to fame. Caleb talks with Steve about starting the archive, and how it plans to continue adding to it's collection of sports artifacts.
Read MoreLast week, Caleb talked with esteemed sports reporter, Steve Stout about his early life in journalism, and his time broadcasting in college. This week, Caleb presents some audience questions, and Steve reminisces about his induction into the Urbana University Sports Hall of Fame, and the creation of the Miami University Cradle of Coaches archive.
Read MoreIn professional sports, journalists have a massive responsibility. It’s their job to report the facts and latest news to the adoring fans. While on the job, sports journalists come into contact with some of the biggest names in sports, and in certain cases, develop lasting connections with them. Caleb sits down with Steve Stout, sports editor for the Urbana Daily Citizen newspaper, to talk about his early years in journalism.
Read MoreFootball continues to dominate headlines months after the college and professional seasons ended. The Texas Longhorns and the Pittsburgh Steelers each have several questions going into their respective 2020 seasons, as well as concerns about the future of their teams. Caleb and JD discuss…
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