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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

June 26, 2025

The Oakland Raiders Stunk... So Fans Created Fantasy Football

The first fantasy football league was formed in 1963 by a group of friends, including Bill Winkenbach, a minority owner of the Oakland Raiders. They called it the Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Prognosticators League, or GOAPL, and played for pennies, using box scores from newspapers to track their results. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

June 16, 2025

Brett Favre's Tribute to His Father

Brett Favre's emotional tribute to his father, Irvin, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016, highlights the importance of a father's influence and the lessons learned from his own experiences, including the value of toughness, teamwork, and redemption. [... more]

JR Sports Brief

March 13, 2025

DK Metcalf Not Worried About Steelers QB (Hour 4)

The JR Sport Brief show discusses various sports topics, including the NCAA tournament, Cooper Flagg's ankle injury, Tom Brady's unretirement, and the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium situation. The show also touches on the Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas, the Florida Marlins' struggles, and the city of St. Petersburg's relationship with the Rays' ownership group. [... more]

JR Sports Brief

March 03, 2025

Damon: 2025 World Series Will Be Dodgers-Yankees

Johnny Damon, a two-time World Series champion, shares his thoughts on the upcoming baseball season, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees' chances, and the challenges faced by small market teams like the Oakland Athletics. [... more]

JR Sports Brief

January 29, 2025

Top 6 List: Most Miserable Fanbases (Hour 3)

The hosts of the JR Sport Brief Show discuss the most miserable fan bases in sports, ranking the top six teams that are really feeling the pain. From the Oakland Athletics, who were ripped away from their home in Oakland, to the Buffalo Bills, who lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game, each team's fans are suffering in their own way. The hosts examine the reasons behind their misery, from poor team performance to lack of hope for the future. [... more]

CBS Sunday Morning

Jane Pauley

January 05, 2025

Tilda Swinton, Jimmy Carter Obit, Adrian Brody

Meet 12-year-old math prodigy Shaborno Bari, who scored a 1500 on his SAT and plans to get a PhD by 16. This Sunday morning, we'll also hear from Oscar-winning actors Tilda Swinton and Adrian Brody, and take a look at the remarkable life of former president Jimmy Carter, who was celebrated for his work extending far beyond politics. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

December 03, 2024

The Oakland Raiders Stunk"”So Fans Created Fantasy Football

The first fantasy football league was formed in 1962 by a group of friends, including Bill Winkenbach, who were fans of the Oakland Raiders. They created a game where they would draft players and compete against each other, using newspaper box scores to track their progress. This early form of fantasy football was played for pennies and was a precursor to the modern game. [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

November 26, 2024

Mike Madden: Really Cool To Have Thanksgiving Games Named After My Dad

Rich Eisen Show guest Mike Madden discusses his father John Madden's legacy, including the Madden NFL video game series and the John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration. Aaron Rodgers talks about his future with the New York Jets, and the team's coaching and management situation. [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

September 27, 2024

TJ's Top 5 One-Hit Wonders

Rich Eisen discusses the latest NFL news, including Saquon Barkley's potential impact on the Giants, Caleb Williams' impressive performance, and Jaden Daniels' breakout game. He also talks about Josh Allen's touchdowns and Shohei Ohtani's home runs, and shares his thoughts on the upcoming playoffs. [... more]

JR Sports Brief

September 26, 2024

Baseball Futility (Hour 4)

The Oakland Athletics' final game in Oakland was a somber event, with fans crying and the team's owner, John Fisher, moving the team to Vegas. This comes as the Chicago White Sox avoided a record for being the worst team ever, and the Buffalo Bills are playing like one of the best teams in the NFL. Meanwhile, Derrick Rose announced his retirement, sparking conversations about his Hall of Fame status, and Nolan Ryan's impressive career was highlighted in This Day in Sports History. [... more]

JR Sports Brief

September 26, 2024

A's say Goodbye To Oakland (Hour 1)

The Oakland Athletics played their final game in Oakland, leaving fans in shock and sadness. The team is moving to Sacramento before potentially relocating to Las Vegas. Meanwhile, NBA star Derrick Rose announced his retirement after a 16-year career, citing injuries and a desire to focus on his family. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 26, 2024

Brett Favre's Tribute to His Father

The stories behind everyday sayings and phrases are often fascinating and rooted in history. From 'the whole nine yards' to 'you can run but you can't hide', each phrase has a unique origin that reveals the complexities of the English language. Join Andrew Thompson as he explores the origins of these expressions, shedding light on the military, horse racing, and even ancient Roman toilet habits that have shaped our language. [... more]

JR Sports Brief

September 25, 2024

Is NIL Ruining College Athletics? (Hour 1)

The Oakland Athletics are finishing up their final home series as the Oakland A's tomorrow, marking the end of an era for the team in Oakland. Meanwhile, the White Sox are on track to break the record for most losses in modern baseball history, with 120 losses and only 37 wins. In college athletics, quarterback Matthew Sluka from UNLV has left the team due to a dispute over NIL payments, highlighting the lack of clarity and regulation in the NCAA's new system. [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

August 15, 2024

Levi Weaver: The Mets Have An Edge On The Braves

The Rich Eisen Show discusses the upcoming NFL season, focusing on the Kansas City Chiefs and their chances of winning 14 games, as well as the MLB pennant races, with guest Levi Weaver, baseball writer for the Athletic. The show also touches on the Patriots offseason and their plans for the upcoming season. [... more]

JR Sports Brief

July 31, 2024

JR SportBrief Hour 3

A top six list of professional sports franchises that are struggling, with the Oakland A's at number one due to their impending relocation to Las Vegas, leaving their fans in a state of despair. Other teams on the list include the Miami Marlins, Carolina Panthers, Detroit Pistons, New York Jets, and Chicago White Sox, all of whom are facing significant challenges and have fan bases that are suffering. [... more]

Amy Lawrence Show

Amy Lawrence

July 17, 2024

After Hours with Amy Lawrence Hour:2

The outdoors is closer than we realize, and nature makes all of our lives better. The Oakland A's are moving to Las Vegas, and the city is excited about the prospect of having a baseball team. However, some players and fans are skeptical about the move, citing concerns about traffic and congestion. Meanwhile, the All-Star Game featured a thrilling matchup between Paul Skeans and Aaron Judge, and the NFL is gearing up for the new season with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs looking to repeat as champions. [... more]

JR Sports Brief

June 04, 2024

David Samson, Former Marlins General Manager

David Sampson discusses the implications of a player being banned from Major League Baseball for the first time in 100 years, and how it may affect the integrity of the game. He also shares his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani's future, the Yankees' chances, and the potential for a market correction in free agency. [... more]

Dana Loesch Show

Dana Loesch

May 21, 2024

Tuesday May 21 - Full Show

The International Criminal Court's request for Israeli warrants has sparked controversy, with some countries defending the move, while others have expressed discomfort. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is facing criticism for its handling of aid distribution in Gaza, where aid is being stolen and sold on the black market. In other news, a Florida man was arrested for stealing a school bus and going on a joyride, while a British man was caught on camera having a romantic time with a Tesla. Additionally, a college in Vermont has awarded an honorary doctorate to a cat, and a luxury pineapple is being sold for $395 in California. [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

April 09, 2024

Why would Dan Hurley leave UConn?

- Hour Rich weighs in on the possibility of Dan Hurley entertaining the Kentucky opening on the heels of UConn winning back-to-back national championships In 'Overreaction Tuesday Rich weighs in on Tiger Woods at the Masters UConn winning back-to-back national championships and more Rich reacts to the Oakland A's owner's comments about playing games in a minor league ballpark in Sacramento and to the latest mind-boggling exploits of Cincinnati Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz Please check out other RES productions Overreaction Monday http apple co overreactionmonday What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask http apple co whatthefootball [... more]

JR Sports Brief

April 04, 2024

Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle Columnist

Scott Ostler joined JR to discuss if a professional baseball team could return to the city of Oakland and why there's still a chance that the A's could return to Oakland [... more]