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I was surprised to learn that Hall of Famer-turned-TV star Michael Strahan had time to hang with me, considering his busy schedule.

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As a lifelong Knicks fan, Paul broke my heart many times over the years. Time for some payback …

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One of my favorite players in the NBA is the newest San Antonio Spur, LaMarcus Aldridge. After nine years in Portland and a few trips to the playoffs, the Texas

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If I played 11 years in the NFL, what would I do when I retired? Probably get fat and play golf. Maybe try and produce some movies or open a restaurant.

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Jalen Rose is famous for redefining college basketball as a member of the Fab Five. Now, people know him from TV, radio, his podcast, his new book...

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What do you do if you are one of the best players in baseball and you're about to marry the woman of your dreams? If you’re Evan Longoria, you invite me to your

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Friend of The Players' Tribune — the man they call Lights Out, former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman — stopped by the #RealFanLife podcast to preview the NFL co

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Without question, one of the greatest college football players ever is two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin.

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Calling in for this episode of the #RealFanLife podcast is actor (and Knicks fan) Michael B. Jordan, who stars in the new boxing film Creed.

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Actor Anthony Mackie stopped by the #RealFanLife podcast to talk acting, sports, and basically just to talk trash to me.

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Haley Joel Osment stops by this episode of #RealFanLife on The Players' Tribune after a round of golf at Mountain Gate in Los Angeles.

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On a special edition of the #RealFanLife podcast, I caught up with one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Jerry West, aka "Mr. Clutch."

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Listen as I catch up with New England native and former Golden Gloves champ Pooch Hall to discuss the post-Floyd era in boxing, his...

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Finally! Football is back, and to celebrate, we've got a special NFL Kickoff episode of the #RealFanLife featuring my conversations with...

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Clayton Kershaw joins Ben Lyons on the #RealFanLife podcast to talk about the Dodgers' chances of a run in October, his beloved Dallas...

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Chris Bosh is one of those players I root for. A pro's pro who never got the credit he deserved when the Heat won titles, but received a lot of blame when they

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The red carpet at the ESPYS was a wild scene, as always, so I'm glad Kevin Love and Tara Lipinski could play co-hosts for a little bit...

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