Sports360 With Jeff Fannell

Tune in as MLB Agent Tom O'Connell discusses the keys to success in the agent business and touches on the current state of labor relations, the Commissioner's recent comments about superstar Mike Trout and more.

Former professional football player Ron Davis uses sports to help develop youth – not simply as athletes, but as people. Listen in as Ron shares his passion for youth development and the various ways he looks to make an impact in the lives of young people.

Javier Sanz Ortiz is an international lawyer with extensive experience in soccer. Javier offers his insights on the World Cup – the competition on the pitch and the economics and other benefits the tournament provides. He even gives his predictions on which teams will meet in the final, and his pick for the country that will emerge victorious. Background music by Skulli

Lonnie Murray, CEO of Sports Management Partners, discusses the challenges of being a baseball agent today, particularly as a woman of color in a male-dominated industry. Lonnie neither makes nor accepts excuses, but instead, applies herself to the task of representing her clients at the highest level. In the process, she stands as a role model and inspiration to many, male and female alike.

Former player, current agent and studio host, Jeff Frye offers a refreshingly honest look at the game of baseball, comparing today’s game with how the game was played in his era (1992-2001). Along the way Frye offers up humorous anecdotes about how he got drafted, how he developed his trademark leg kick, and more. He also shares his most recent experiences as a studio host for Fox Sports Southwest.

Stephen G. Bock is the Legal Affairs Manager for Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Stephen discusses the challenges of advising an international sports federation in an increasingly complex legal environment. In his current role, Stephen handles marketing, media and sponsorship agreements, manages disputes before the Court of Arbitration for Sport on behalf of FIVB, and advises the FIVB Disciplinary Panel on anti-doping disputes, among other things. A transplanted New Yorker, Stephen is a triple-graduate of St. John’s University (B.S., J.D. and LL.M.) in Queens, NY.

Reggie Pegues was a basketball prodigy in Hollis, Queens (NYC) in the ‘70s who seemed to have a ticket to stardom before a series of personal tragedies changed things. Struggling to get out of a downward spiral, Reggie rediscovered basketball and regained control over his life. Today he’s shining brightly once again in the community where it all began.

Attorney and sports consultant Chris Cipolla offers a detailed overview of sports gambling in the United States following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the federal ban on sports wagering. Chris discusses the current state of affairs and makes bold predictions for the future as more and more states move to legalize sports betting.

The first in a series of “Rising Stars,” third-year law student Samantha Ojo is already on the path to success in the sports industry. Samantha, who attends St. John’s University School of Law, provides a young professional’s perspective on networking, mentorship and other topics. She’s clearly on her way up, but we were able to catch a few moments with her for what proved to be an interesting sit-down.

Veteran sports agent Rex Gary discusses his career in sports, the challenges of representing players in today’s sports marketplace, the differences between salary arbitration in baseball and hockey, how to break into and build a successful career in sports, and more.

Pastor Hunter discusses the intersection of God and sports, as the Philly native reflects on his Eagles and 76ers (especially Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid), Russell Wilson and other top sports figures. The author of Upsets Comebacks & Turnarounds and the blog GodandSports.net is a man of faith and a guy who knows his sports!

Former MLB player, coach and manager, Jerry Manuel, shares his passion for youth development, his concern with Perfect Game and other “pay-to-play” models, and his view on how having more African-American players would improve the game of baseball.

EV EHRLICH Economist Ev Ehrlich gives views on the economics of the sports industry – including which league is best positioned for future success, which one may be in trouble; the impact of streaming; the rise in franchise values; and how players, including MLB superstars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, may cash in.

Economist Ev Ehrlich gives views on the economics of the sports industry – including which league is best positioned for future success, which one may be in trouble; the impact of streaming; the rise in franchise values; and how players, including MLB superstars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, may cash in.

Former Major League Baseball player Phil Bradley talks about his playing career – how Rickey Henderson and Dave Winfield struck fear in the hearts of players, his place in Wrigley Field history (almost!), and how his union activism cut short his career – and his life after baseball as a Special Assistant at the Major League Baseball Players Association. The first release of Sports360 with Jeff Fannell.