http://odeo.com/channels/38243-NPR-Sports-with-Frank-Deford-Podcast Nprpodcasts no NPR Morning Edition's Frank Deford gives weekly commentary on a cross section of the world of sports. Sometimes acerbic, often funny, always insightful. NPR Morning Edition's Frank Deford gives weekly commentary on a cross section of the world of sports. Sometimes acerbic, often funny, always insightful. Sports Commentary. More podcasts at NPR.org/podcasts en-us 40 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:14:59 -0800 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:14:59 -0800 Sports http://odeo.com/episodes/25436301-Favre-Gets-A-Bye-Week-But-Will-He-Ever-Say-Bye The Minnesota Vikings had a bye week this weekend — and that's a problem for both sports fans and wordsmiths. But a week off is not really a bye — nor is it a reason not to discuss the NFL's age-defying quarterback, Brett Favre. The Minnesota Vikings had a bye week this weekend — and that's a problem for both sports fans and wordsmiths. But a week off is not really a bye — nor is it a reason not to discuss the NFL's age-defying quarterback, Brett Favre. The Minnesota Vikings had a bye week this weekend — and that's a problem for both sports fans and wordsmiths. But a week off is not really a bye — nor is it a reason not to discuss the NFL's age-defying quarterback, Brett Favre. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436301 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:14:59 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25384270-A-Rod-s-New-Success-Enough-To-Put-Demons-To-Rest When the New York Yankees won the American League title, Alex Rodriguez was embraced by his teammates. The moment marks a turnaround for A-Rod, who has struggled in past post-seasons — and hasn't always had the affection of teammates and fans. When the New York Yankees won the American League title, Alex Rodriguez was embraced by his teammates. The moment marks a turnaround for A-Rod, who has struggled in past post-seasons — and hasn't always had the affection of teammates and fans. When the New York Yankees won the American League title, Alex Rodriguez was embraced by his teammates. The moment marks a turnaround for A-Rod, who has struggled in past post-seasons — and hasn't always had the affection of teammates and fans. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25384270 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:03:24 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25323017-Tailgating-When-A-Picnic-Turns-Into-An-Event For some football fans, firing up the grill and sharing a beer are as essential to pregame ritual as the coin toss and "The Star-Spangled Banner." Even late in the season, football fans will tailgate, gathering on the cold, hard tarmac to dine alfresco Americano — even when the weather is cold and very un-picnic-y. For some football fans, firing up the grill and sharing a beer are as essential to pregame ritual as the coin toss and "The Star-Spangled Banner." Even late in the season, football fans will tailgate, gathering on the cold, hard tarmac to dine alfresco Americano — even when the weather is cold and very un-picnic-y. For some football fans, firing up the grill and sharing a beer are as essential to pregame ritual as the coin toss and "The Star-Spangled Banner." Even late in the season, football fans will tailgate, gathering on the cold, hard tarmac to dine alfresco Americano — even when the weather is cold and very un-picnic-y. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25323017 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:03:46 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25323018-Deford-Boise-State-Needs-NCAA-s-Help-To-Buck-BCS Boise State has one of the upwardly mobile teams in college football — but there may be a limit to how far the team can go. Commentator Frank Deford says the powers that be in college football keep teams like Boise State from having a shot at the big time. Boise State has one of the upwardly mobile teams in college football — but there may be a limit to how far the team can go. Commentator Frank Deford says the powers that be in college football keep teams like Boise State from having a shot at the big time. Boise State has one of the upwardly mobile teams in college football — but there may be a limit to how far the team can go. Commentator Frank Deford says the powers that be in college football keep teams like Boise State from having a shot at the big time. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25323018 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:03:11 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25283342-Boise-State-Needs-NCAA-s-Help-To-Buck-BCS Boise State has one of the upwardly mobile teams in college football — but there may be a limit to how far the team can go. Commentator Frank Deford says the powers that be in college football keep teams like Boise State from having a shot at the big time. Boise State has one of the upwardly mobile teams in college football — but there may be a limit to how far the team can go. Commentator Frank Deford says the powers that be in college football keep teams like Boise State from having a shot at the big time. Boise State has one of the upwardly mobile teams in college football — but there may be a limit to how far the team can go. Commentator Frank Deford says the powers that be in college football keep teams like Boise State from having a shot at the big time. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25283342 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:03:11 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247109-Chicago-Chrissie-And-Khloe-Of-Love-And-The-Game Love blossoms for some athletes, while it wilts for others — including Chicago and the brutal rejection of its proposal to host the 2016 Olympics. Love blossoms for some athletes, while it wilts for others — including Chicago and the brutal rejection of its proposal to host the 2016 Olympics. Love blossoms for some athletes, while it wilts for others — including Chicago and the brutal rejection of its proposal to host the 2016 Olympics. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25247109 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:03:12 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25208853-Baseball-Announcers-More-Than-Just-A-Voice They may not wear a uniform, but baseball announcers like Ernie Harwell become as much a part of the team as the players for some fans, says commentator Frank Deford. They may not wear a uniform, but baseball announcers like Ernie Harwell become as much a part of the team as the players for some fans, says commentator Frank Deford. They may not wear a uniform, but baseball announcers like Ernie Harwell become as much a part of the team as the players for some fans, says commentator Frank Deford. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25208853 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:04:42 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25169860-Hockey-Why-Can-t-The-NHL-Just-Keep-It-Canadian Back in the mid-1960s, the National Hockey League was bullish about its prospects in the United States. Today, the expanded league is struggling to pick up Sun Belt fans in far-flung markets in the South and Southwest. Back in the mid-1960s, the National Hockey League was bullish about its prospects in the United States. Today, the expanded league is struggling to pick up Sun Belt fans in far-flung markets in the South and Southwest. Back in the mid-1960s, the National Hockey League was bullish about its prospects in the United States. Today, the expanded league is struggling to pick up Sun Belt fans in far-flung markets in the South and Southwest. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25169860 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:04:06 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25134273-TV-Flap-Will-The-NFL-Live-Up-To-Its-Socialist-Ideals The NFL has a long-standing agreement that franchises share equally in television revenues. To commentator Frank Deford, that's socialism — and, he says, the league's TV policies are out of step with the times. At issue: blackouts meant to punish fans who are happy to watch the local team's games from home. The NFL has a long-standing agreement that franchises share equally in television revenues. To commentator Frank Deford, that's socialism — and, he says, the league's TV policies are out of step with the times. At issue: blackouts meant to punish fans who are happy to watch the local team's games from home. The NFL has a long-standing agreement that franchises share equally in television revenues. To commentator Frank Deford, that's socialism — and, he says, the league's TV policies are out of step with the times. At issue: blackouts meant to punish fans who are happy to watch the local team's games from home. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25134273 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:04:39 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25097035-Can-You-Believe-These-Rankings Sports has always loved rankings, says commentator Frank Deford. But what do the rankings really mean? The latest brouhaha is in women's tennis, where Serena Williams, who's won three of the last four Grand Slams, is ranked No. 2 after a player who's won none. Sports has always loved rankings, says commentator Frank Deford. But what do the rankings really mean? The latest brouhaha is in women's tennis, where Serena Williams, who's won three of the last four Grand Slams, is ranked No. 2 after a player who's won none. Sports has always loved rankings, says commentator Frank Deford. But what do the rankings really mean? The latest brouhaha is in women's tennis, where Serena Williams, who's won three of the last four Grand Slams, is ranked No. 2 after a player who's won none. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25097035 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:05:25 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25061299-A-Fading-Champ-But-A-Champ-Still-Muhammad-Ali Former boxing phenomenon Muhammad Ali is hobbled by age and illness, but he continues to make public appearances. While some people find these appearances sad and unsettling, Frank Deford says many more have come to embrace him. Former boxing phenomenon Muhammad Ali is hobbled by age and illness, but he continues to make public appearances. While some people find these appearances sad and unsettling, Frank Deford says many more have come to embrace him. Former boxing phenomenon Muhammad Ali is hobbled by age and illness, but he continues to make public appearances. While some people find these appearances sad and unsettling, Frank Deford says many more have come to embrace him. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-02,25061299 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:03:11 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25024412-NFL-Dodging-The-Concussion-Discussion Nobody's sure how dangerous the contact in football is to the brain. But high school players will experience more than 40,000 concussions this season and many former players suffer from dementia or depression. So why is pro football taking a Big Tobacco approach to research? Nobody's sure how dangerous the contact in football is to the brain. But high school players will experience more than 40,000 concussions this season and many former players suffer from dementia or depression. So why is pro football taking a Big Tobacco approach to research? Nobody's sure how dangerous the contact in football is to the brain. But high school players will experience more than 40,000 concussions this season and many former players suffer from dementia or depression. So why is pro football taking a Big Tobacco approach to research? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-26,25024412 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:03:45 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24986805-In-Sports-And-Life-Once-Lazy-August-Is-Filling-Up August used to be downtime for all of us, including most athletes. But now, students go back to school before Labor Day, and schools play football during August. If the NFL also expands into August, we might as well call it September, says commentator Frank Deford. August used to be downtime for all of us, including most athletes. But now, students go back to school before Labor Day, and schools play football during August. If the NFL also expands into August, we might as well call it September, says commentator Frank Deford. August used to be downtime for all of us, including most athletes. But now, students go back to school before Labor Day, and schools play football during August. If the NFL also expands into August, we might as well call it September, says commentator Frank Deford. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,24986805 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:04:06 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24947967-Many-Halls-Of-Fame-Only-One-Bullet-Bob-Hayes In the world of sports, halls of fame proliferate. There's even one for mascots. But Frank Deford says it's still good to see a deserving athlete enshrined — in this case, a football legend once known as "the World's Fastest Human." In the world of sports, halls of fame proliferate. There's even one for mascots. But Frank Deford says it's still good to see a deserving athlete enshrined — in this case, a football legend once known as "the World's Fastest Human." In the world of sports, halls of fame proliferate. There's even one for mascots. But Frank Deford says it's still good to see a deserving athlete enshrined — in this case, a football legend once known as "the World's Fastest Human." tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,24947967 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:06:32 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24913627-High-And-Mighty-ESPN-Should-Take-It-Down-A-Notch ESPN has multiple channels, a magazine, a radio network and some unbecoming habits — like subtly claiming it alone uncovers all the news in sports. Commentator Frank Deford says the network would benefit from a bit more humility. ESPN has multiple channels, a magazine, a radio network and some unbecoming habits — like subtly claiming it alone uncovers all the news in sports. Commentator Frank Deford says the network would benefit from a bit more humility. ESPN has multiple channels, a magazine, a radio network and some unbecoming habits — like subtly claiming it alone uncovers all the news in sports. Commentator Frank Deford says the network would benefit from a bit more humility. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-05,24913627 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:03:12 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24879912-Deford-That-s-No-Lady-That-s-An-Athlete There are so many mixed messages in women's athletics. For example, what most people remember about the 1999 World Cup was Brandi Chastain taking off her shirt, not that she scored the winning goal, says Frank Deford. There are so many mixed messages in women's athletics. For example, what most people remember about the 1999 World Cup was Brandi Chastain taking off her shirt, not that she scored the winning goal, says Frank Deford. There are so many mixed messages in women's athletics. For example, what most people remember about the 1999 World Cup was Brandi Chastain taking off her shirt, not that she scored the winning goal, says Frank Deford. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-29,24879912 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:04:08 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24844691-Baseball-s-Graybeards-They-Manage Major League Baseball could advertise for AARP. The sport's managers include many of the oldest head mentors in big-league sports, including the ageless Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The football and hockey leagues have some of the youngest. Major League Baseball could advertise for AARP. The sport's managers include many of the oldest head mentors in big-league sports, including the ageless Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The football and hockey leagues have some of the youngest. Major League Baseball could advertise for AARP. The sport's managers include many of the oldest head mentors in big-league sports, including the ageless Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The football and hockey leagues have some of the youngest. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24844691 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:04:24 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24807660-A-Rod-Manny-Still-All-Stars-To-Many-Fans Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez, who in recent months admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs, were noticeably absent from Tuesday night's All-Star game in St. Louis. Frank Deford explains that baseball fans no longer seem to care about the use of steroids. Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez, who in recent months admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs, were noticeably absent from Tuesday night's All-Star game in St. Louis. Frank Deford explains that baseball fans no longer seem to care about the use of steroids. Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez, who in recent months admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs, were noticeably absent from Tuesday night's All-Star game in St. Louis. Frank Deford explains that baseball fans no longer seem to care about the use of steroids. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,24807660 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:03:54 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24768206-Loathing-The-Bowl-Championship-Series Frank Deford wants the NCAA to come clean on the big business of college football and stop treating it like an amateurish game. Deford also wants Congress to think of the athlete and not the schools when considering the BCS. Frank Deford wants the NCAA to come clean on the big business of college football and stop treating it like an amateurish game. Deford also wants Congress to think of the athlete and not the schools when considering the BCS. Frank Deford wants the NCAA to come clean on the big business of college football and stop treating it like an amateurish game. Deford also wants Congress to think of the athlete and not the schools when considering the BCS. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-08,24768206 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:03:43 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24737769-Is-Chicago-An-Olympics-Kind-Of-Town The International Olympic Committee will decide soon which city will host the 2016 games. The front-runners include Rio de Janeiro — a first for South America — and Chicago, which has never hosted the games. The International Olympic Committee will decide soon which city will host the 2016 games. The front-runners include Rio de Janeiro — a first for South America — and Chicago, which has never hosted the games. The International Olympic Committee will decide soon which city will host the 2016 games. The front-runners include Rio de Janeiro — a first for South America — and Chicago, which has never hosted the games. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-01,24737769 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:03:14 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24737771-It-s-Time-For-Tennis-Players-To-Make-Some-Noise A 16-year-old Portuguese player, Michelle Larcher de Brito, is distracting her opponents with her shrieks. Frank Deford wonders why golf and tennis players — and fans — can't make more noise. A 16-year-old Portuguese player, Michelle Larcher de Brito, is distracting her opponents with her shrieks. Frank Deford wonders why golf and tennis players — and fans — can't make more noise. A 16-year-old Portuguese player, Michelle Larcher de Brito, is distracting her opponents with her shrieks. Frank Deford wonders why golf and tennis players — and fans — can't make more noise. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,24737771 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:04:00 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24718970-Tiger-Would-Greatness-Be-Sweeter-With-Archrival What makes an athlete the Greatest Of All Time or, a GOAT? GOAT-ish competition! When it comes to Tiger Woods, who plays in the U.S. Open at Bethpage this week, Frank Deford says Woods lacks an "almost-GOAT" competitor. What makes an athlete the Greatest Of All Time or, a GOAT? GOAT-ish competition! When it comes to Tiger Woods, who plays in the U.S. Open at Bethpage this week, Frank Deford says Woods lacks an "almost-GOAT" competitor. What makes an athlete the Greatest Of All Time or, a GOAT? GOAT-ish competition! When it comes to Tiger Woods, who plays in the U.S. Open at Bethpage this week, Frank Deford says Woods lacks an "almost-GOAT" competitor. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,24718970 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:03:29 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24682552-Word-Play-Writing-Clutters-American-Sports Everything in the world seems to be trending green — except for football fields. The writing at midfield takes up more space and grows uglier all the time. Scrimmaging around the 50-yard line looks like players are on a Jackson Pollock painting. Everything in the world seems to be trending green — except for football fields. The writing at midfield takes up more space and grows uglier all the time. Scrimmaging around the 50-yard line looks like players are on a Jackson Pollock painting. Everything in the world seems to be trending green — except for football fields. The writing at midfield takes up more space and grows uglier all the time. Scrimmaging around the 50-yard line looks like players are on a Jackson Pollock painting. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,24682552 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:03:36 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24645130-Michael-Vick-Another-Kind-Of-Role-Model The quarterback had it all and then threw it away through stupidity, arrogance and sheer evil. Frank Deford says if Vick is allowed back on the field, he'll remind us of how young athletes can so easily fall from grace. The quarterback had it all and then threw it away through stupidity, arrogance and sheer evil. Frank Deford says if Vick is allowed back on the field, he'll remind us of how young athletes can so easily fall from grace. The quarterback had it all and then threw it away through stupidity, arrogance and sheer evil. Frank Deford says if Vick is allowed back on the field, he'll remind us of how young athletes can so easily fall from grace. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24645130 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:04:42 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24614348-My-Money-s-On-Betting-In-Delaware Commentator Frank Deford says we should look no further than the U.S. position on sports gambling to see how we're full of contradictions and hypocrisy. Why are we so backward and tormented about gambling? Commentator Frank Deford says we should look no further than the U.S. position on sports gambling to see how we're full of contradictions and hypocrisy. Why are we so backward and tormented about gambling? Commentator Frank Deford says we should look no further than the U.S. position on sports gambling to see how we're full of contradictions and hypocrisy. Why are we so backward and tormented about gambling? tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24614348 Wed, 27 May 2009 06:03:49 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24585691-Roger-Federer-A-Champion-Faces-A-Challenge It's been a rough year for the No. 2 tennis player. But don't write him off yet, especially after his defeat of Rafael Nadal last week in Madrid. Federer hopes to prevent Nadal from winning a fifth consecutive French Open. It's been a rough year for the No. 2 tennis player. But don't write him off yet, especially after his defeat of Rafael Nadal last week in Madrid. Federer hopes to prevent Nadal from winning a fifth consecutive French Open. It's been a rough year for the No. 2 tennis player. But don't write him off yet, especially after his defeat of Rafael Nadal last week in Madrid. Federer hopes to prevent Nadal from winning a fifth consecutive French Open. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-20,24585691 Wed, 20 May 2009 06:06:45 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24546090-Remembering-Sportswriter-Bud-Shrake Back when newspapers ruled the sports world, Bud Shrake took a job at the Fort Worth Press. It was the beginning of a career in sports journalism that commentator Frank Deford says embodied an entire era. Shrake died last week in Texas. He was 77. Back when newspapers ruled the sports world, Bud Shrake took a job at the Fort Worth Press. It was the beginning of a career in sports journalism that commentator Frank Deford says embodied an entire era. Shrake died last week in Texas. He was 77. Back when newspapers ruled the sports world, Bud Shrake took a job at the Fort Worth Press. It was the beginning of a career in sports journalism that commentator Frank Deford says embodied an entire era. Shrake died last week in Texas. He was 77. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-13,24546090 Wed, 13 May 2009 06:05:59 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24546092-Put-The-Surprise-Back-In-Sports Sports is so prepackaged, so diagrammed to death by experts and analysts, that it's reduced to all the charm of following the Dow Jones average on CNBC. Sports is so prepackaged, so diagrammed to death by experts and analysts, that it's reduced to all the charm of following the Dow Jones average on CNBC. Sports is so prepackaged, so diagrammed to death by experts and analysts, that it's reduced to all the charm of following the Dow Jones average on CNBC. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-06,24546092 Wed, 06 May 2009 06:03:50 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24518435-Why-Play-Free-For-The-NCAA-When-Europe-Pays High school basketball stars have to wait a year past graduation before they become eligible for the NBA draft. Now a few are saying no to a year of college ball and going straight to lucrative pro contracts in Europe. Commentator Frank Deford is rooting for these young players and says athletes deserve to be paid a fair salary. High school basketball stars have to wait a year past graduation before they become eligible for the NBA draft. Now a few are saying no to a year of college ball and going straight to lucrative pro contracts in Europe. Commentator Frank Deford is rooting for these young players and says athletes deserve to be paid a fair salary. High school basketball stars have to wait a year past graduation before they become eligible for the NBA draft. Now a few are saying no to a year of college ball and going straight to lucrative pro contracts in Europe. Commentator Frank Deford is rooting for these young players and says athletes deserve to be paid a fair salary. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-29,24518435 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:03:54 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24485226-Bidding-Farewell-To-The-Sports-PR-Guy The recent death of Joey Goldstein at age 81 marks the end of the epoch of the sports PR guy. Sports PR guys, unlike show-biz agents, are positive by nature. Instead of doing damage control, they just want to get their clients in the newspaper. The recent death of Joey Goldstein at age 81 marks the end of the epoch of the sports PR guy. Sports PR guys, unlike show-biz agents, are positive by nature. Instead of doing damage control, they just want to get their clients in the newspaper. The recent death of Joey Goldstein at age 81 marks the end of the epoch of the sports PR guy. Sports PR guys, unlike show-biz agents, are positive by nature. Instead of doing damage control, they just want to get their clients in the newspaper. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,24485226 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:04:10 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24451432-Point-Guard-Takes-Over-As-Big-Man-On-Court It's long been an article of faith that the most treasured commodity on any basketball team is a big man. But now, that mantle of positional pre-eminence has passed from inside to outside. The one player who can most improve a team, who can make it coalesce and thrive, is the point guard, says commentator Frank Deford. It's long been an article of faith that the most treasured commodity on any basketball team is a big man. But now, that mantle of positional pre-eminence has passed from inside to outside. The one player who can most improve a team, who can make it coalesce and thrive, is the point guard, says commentator Frank Deford. It's long been an article of faith that the most treasured commodity on any basketball team is a big man. But now, that mantle of positional pre-eminence has passed from inside to outside. The one player who can most improve a team, who can make it coalesce and thrive, is the point guard, says commentator Frank Deford. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,24451432 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:03:13 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24425307-Ballparks-Should-Be-Built-For-Fans-Not-Architects Architecture critics may find the Yankees' and Mets' new ballparks disappointing, but Frank Deford says that no one has yet figured out how to build a better one than the Orioles did in 1992 — and no one needs to. Architecture critics may find the Yankees' and Mets' new ballparks disappointing, but Frank Deford says that no one has yet figured out how to build a better one than the Orioles did in 1992 — and no one needs to. Architecture critics may find the Yankees' and Mets' new ballparks disappointing, but Frank Deford says that no one has yet figured out how to build a better one than the Orioles did in 1992 — and no one needs to. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-08,24425307 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:03:10 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24390955-No-Lions-And-Orioles-And-Bears-Oh-My When a team stinks, should it still have the right to bear a noble creature's name? Consider the beleaguered lion, oriole and other animals that deserve to be king, at least for a day. When a team stinks, should it still have the right to bear a noble creature's name? Consider the beleaguered lion, oriole and other animals that deserve to be king, at least for a day. When a team stinks, should it still have the right to bear a noble creature's name? Consider the beleaguered lion, oriole and other animals that deserve to be king, at least for a day. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-01,24390955 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:03:41 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24425308-No-Lions-And-Orioles-And-Bears-Oh-My When a team stinks, should it still have the right to bear a noble creature's name? Consider the beleaguered lion, oriole and other animals that deserve to be king, at least for a day. When a team stinks, should it still have the right to bear a noble creature's name? Consider the beleaguered lion, oriole and other animals that deserve to be king, at least for a day. When a team stinks, should it still have the right to bear a noble creature's name? Consider the beleaguered lion, oriole and other animals that deserve to be king, at least for a day. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-01,24425308 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:03:41 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24357929-The-Four-Horsemen-Of-The-Athletic-Apocalypse Four big-name players regarded as locker room poison were banished by their teams, only to be given another chance. But will the recession change the attitude toward highly paid malcontents? Commentator Frank Deford says even announcers don't quite get how much players' self-aggrandizing behavior irks fans. Four big-name players regarded as locker room poison were banished by their teams, only to be given another chance. But will the recession change the attitude toward highly paid malcontents? Commentator Frank Deford says even announcers don't quite get how much players' self-aggrandizing behavior irks fans. Four big-name players regarded as locker room poison were banished by their teams, only to be given another chance. But will the recession change the attitude toward highly paid malcontents? Commentator Frank Deford says even announcers don't quite get how much players' self-aggrandizing behavior irks fans. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-25,24357929 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:05:39 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24322169-The-Dynamic-Duo-Of-Women-s-College-Basketball Since 1995, both Tennessee and Connecticut have won five NCAA championships apiece — so that all the other women's teams in the country have split a measly four between them. And this year, Connecticut will almost surely win again. Since 1995, both Tennessee and Connecticut have won five NCAA championships apiece — so that all the other women's teams in the country have split a measly four between them. And this year, Connecticut will almost surely win again. Since 1995, both Tennessee and Connecticut have won five NCAA championships apiece — so that all the other women's teams in the country have split a measly four between them. And this year, Connecticut will almost surely win again. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-18,24322169 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:04:08 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24288032-Please-Pop-The-Phrase-On-The-Bubble It's the tired expression used to describe the teams that just might win a berth in the 65-team NCAA men's basketball tournament. Commentator Frank Deford says it's time for the sports media to come up with new language, especially at a time when so many jobs, houses and lives are "on the bubble." It's the tired expression used to describe the teams that just might win a berth in the 65-team NCAA men's basketball tournament. Commentator Frank Deford says it's time for the sports media to come up with new language, especially at a time when so many jobs, houses and lives are "on the bubble." It's the tired expression used to describe the teams that just might win a berth in the 65-team NCAA men's basketball tournament. Commentator Frank Deford says it's time for the sports media to come up with new language, especially at a time when so many jobs, houses and lives are "on the bubble." tag:odeo.com,2009-03-11,24288032 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:03:11 -0700 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24238537-Watching-The-Clock-A-Sport-All-Its-Own Baseball fans may romanticize about how there is no clock in that sport, but basketball was saved by the 24-second clock. And while the sports that have clocks all use them differently, one thing is the same: It's bad for the game to sit on the clock. Baseball fans may romanticize about how there is no clock in that sport, but basketball was saved by the 24-second clock. And while the sports that have clocks all use them differently, one thing is the same: It's bad for the game to sit on the clock. Baseball fans may romanticize about how there is no clock in that sport, but basketball was saved by the 24-second clock. And while the sports that have clocks all use them differently, one thing is the same: It's bad for the game to sit on the clock. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-04,24238537 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:04:15 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24206367-LeBron-Is-Agility-And-Power-Personified At 6 foot 8, basketball star LeBron James isn't exceptionally tall by NBA standards. But commentator Frank Deford says James has an unusual combination of power and agility that makes him a standout in his sport. At 6 foot 8, basketball star LeBron James isn't exceptionally tall by NBA standards. But commentator Frank Deford says James has an unusual combination of power and agility that makes him a standout in his sport. At 6 foot 8, basketball star LeBron James isn't exceptionally tall by NBA standards. But commentator Frank Deford says James has an unusual combination of power and agility that makes him a standout in his sport. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-25,24206367 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:04:03 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24124983-A-Rod-Confession-Shouldn-t-Have-Been-A-Shocker The signs and the manifold rumors that Yankees infielder Alex Rodriguez used performance-enhancing drugs were there all along. Commentator Frank Deford says that in a very real way, what has happened to Rodriguez isn't all that bad for baseball. The signs and the manifold rumors that Yankees infielder Alex Rodriguez used performance-enhancing drugs were there all along. Commentator Frank Deford says that in a very real way, what has happened to Rodriguez isn't all that bad for baseball. The signs and the manifold rumors that Yankees infielder Alex Rodriguez used performance-enhancing drugs were there all along. Commentator Frank Deford says that in a very real way, what has happened to Rodriguez isn't all that bad for baseball. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-18,24124983 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:03:37 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24047512-There-s-No-Love-In-The-NFL As Valentine's Day approaches, the one place where a little love is most needed is in the National Football League. Football is a brutal game, and commentator Frank Deford says it's time for everyone involved in the sport to address the health needs of retired players. As Valentine's Day approaches, the one place where a little love is most needed is in the National Football League. Football is a brutal game, and commentator Frank Deford says it's time for everyone involved in the sport to address the health needs of retired players. As Valentine's Day approaches, the one place where a little love is most needed is in the National Football League. Football is a brutal game, and commentator Frank Deford says it's time for everyone involved in the sport to address the health needs of retired players. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-11,24047512 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:03:28 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24033038-Without-Woods-The-Sport-Of-Golf-Is-In-The-Rough At some point, the PGA tour became a wholly subsumed subsidiary of Tiger Woods, and without him there simply doesn't appear to be any there there. The PGA: Professional Golfers Anonymous. At some point, the PGA tour became a wholly subsumed subsidiary of Tiger Woods, and without him there simply doesn't appear to be any there there. The PGA: Professional Golfers Anonymous. At some point, the PGA tour became a wholly subsumed subsidiary of Tiger Woods, and without him there simply doesn't appear to be any there there. The PGA: Professional Golfers Anonymous. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-04,24033038 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:03:50 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23967928-A-Merry-Super-Bowl-To-All-And-To-All-A-Good-Game The Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals meet this Sunday in the Super Bowl. Commentator Frank Deford says the annual football championship has become a fixture on the American calendar, an unofficial but widely observed holiday marked by ritual and excess. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals meet this Sunday in the Super Bowl. Commentator Frank Deford says the annual football championship has become a fixture on the American calendar, an unofficial but widely observed holiday marked by ritual and excess. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals meet this Sunday in the Super Bowl. Commentator Frank Deford says the annual football championship has become a fixture on the American calendar, an unofficial but widely observed holiday marked by ritual and excess. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-28,23967928 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:09:29 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23875428-Seriously-Don-t-Take-Barkley-Too-Seriously Former NBA star Charles Barkley is taking a leave of absence from his television work after his arrest for suspected drunken driving. Commentator Frank Deford says Barkley's career has been marked by his outsized talent and behavior — but his critics should calm down a bit. Former NBA star Charles Barkley is taking a leave of absence from his television work after his arrest for suspected drunken driving. Commentator Frank Deford says Barkley's career has been marked by his outsized talent and behavior — but his critics should calm down a bit. Former NBA star Charles Barkley is taking a leave of absence from his television work after his arrest for suspected drunken driving. Commentator Frank Deford says Barkley's career has been marked by his outsized talent and behavior — but his critics should calm down a bit. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-14,23875428 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:03:22 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23838808-College-Football-Unique-And-Unrepresentative The Florida Gators and the Oklahoma Sooners meet Thursday in Miami for the national college football championship. But the game won't likely settle the controversy over how college football chooses its national champion. And that's just one of the oddities of the sport. The Florida Gators and the Oklahoma Sooners meet Thursday in Miami for the national college football championship. But the game won't likely settle the controversy over how college football chooses its national champion. And that's just one of the oddities of the sport. The Florida Gators and the Oklahoma Sooners meet Thursday in Miami for the national college football championship. But the game won't likely settle the controversy over how college football chooses its national champion. And that's just one of the oddities of the sport. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-07,23838808 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:04:57 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23819020-The-Yankees-Are-Once-Again-Bad-Sports By asking a struggling New York City for an additional $259 million in tax-free bonds to help finance a new stadium (while signing free agents for well over $400 million), the Bronx Bombers present themselves as the very model of arrogance and let-'em-eat-cakeness. By asking a struggling New York City for an additional $259 million in tax-free bonds to help finance a new stadium (while signing free agents for well over $400 million), the Bronx Bombers present themselves as the very model of arrogance and let-'em-eat-cakeness. By asking a struggling New York City for an additional $259 million in tax-free bonds to help finance a new stadium (while signing free agents for well over $400 million), the Bronx Bombers present themselves as the very model of arrogance and let-'em-eat-cakeness. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-31,23819020 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:03:11 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23805846-The-Cautionary-Tale-Of-John-Mackey-NFL-Star John Mackey had a distinguished career with the Baltimore Colts. He now has dementia, and his wife, Sylvia, has stood by him and urged the league to help other athletes with dementia. Commentator Frank Deford says football is an intense team game — but it's Sylvia Mackey who is an outstanding teammate. John Mackey had a distinguished career with the Baltimore Colts. He now has dementia, and his wife, Sylvia, has stood by him and urged the league to help other athletes with dementia. Commentator Frank Deford says football is an intense team game — but it's Sylvia Mackey who is an outstanding teammate. John Mackey had a distinguished career with the Baltimore Colts. He now has dementia, and his wife, Sylvia, has stood by him and urged the league to help other athletes with dementia. Commentator Frank Deford says football is an intense team game — but it's Sylvia Mackey who is an outstanding teammate. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-24,23805846 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:06:01 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23767301-Sports-Dilemma-Siding-With-Politicians-On-Playoffs Commentator Frank Deford agrees with politicians calling for a college football playoff to determine the national champion. But it means letting go of a long-held belief: that sports and politics shouldn't mix. Commentator Frank Deford agrees with politicians calling for a college football playoff to determine the national champion. But it means letting go of a long-held belief: that sports and politics shouldn't mix. Commentator Frank Deford agrees with politicians calling for a college football playoff to determine the national champion. But it means letting go of a long-held belief: that sports and politics shouldn't mix. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-17,23767301 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:04:22 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23732812-The-Stupidest-Statistics-In-The-Modern-Era You don't have to read the box scores to know that statistics are a big deal in sports. But lately, commentator Frank Deford has noticed a glut of meaningless sports statistics. You don't have to read the box scores to know that statistics are a big deal in sports. But lately, commentator Frank Deford has noticed a glut of meaningless sports statistics. You don't have to read the box scores to know that statistics are a big deal in sports. But lately, commentator Frank Deford has noticed a glut of meaningless sports statistics. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-10,23732812 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:04:21 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23699598-Sports-Advice-Copy-Hollywood-s-Business-Model The economic downturn may force pro sports leagues to re-examine their business model, says commentator Frank Deford. And the leagues might look to Hollywood for inspiration: Top athletes would still command huge contracts, but lesser players could see their salaries reduced. The economic downturn may force pro sports leagues to re-examine their business model, says commentator Frank Deford. And the leagues might look to Hollywood for inspiration: Top athletes would still command huge contracts, but lesser players could see their salaries reduced. The economic downturn may force pro sports leagues to re-examine their business model, says commentator Frank Deford. And the leagues might look to Hollywood for inspiration: Top athletes would still command huge contracts, but lesser players could see their salaries reduced. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-03,23699598 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:04:05 -0800 no NPR: Sports with Frank Deford Podcast