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Welcome back to another edition of The Big Apple Sports Hour with Stopsky and G, we missed you all over the 4th of July holiday. But, now we're back and ready to dive into some New York Sports! We'll kick it off by talking about the New York baseball scene as both the Mets and the Yankees are limping into the All-Star break. In addition, we'll be talking to Lead Mets Writer for Double G Sports, Dan Yanofsky live from the sight of the 2017 All-Star festivities in sunny Miami, FL.  The second half of the show is all yours, feel free to give us a call to chime in on anything. But what we'll be getting into is what's caused such a spike in home runs this season, Stopsky will tell us why the New York Jets tanking will backfire, and what the latest is on the New York Knicks.

The Box Out is back at it with the aftermath of the beginning of NBA Free Agency. Major news came out this week after Gordon Hayward announced that he would be signing with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are now trying to free cap space to sign him with three players now on the trading block.  Kahlil and Jason will look at the move and whether it makes the Celtics the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. Paul George is now a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder as the Pacers traded him to OKC for almost nothing. Does OKC move up in the Western Conference pecking order? Wil George consider staying with the Thunder or continue towards LA? The guys will discuss. Finally after firing Phil Jackson, the Knicks has done next to nothing during free agency and now are being linked to Rajon Rondo. What should the Knicks do? That and much more on the episode of The Box Out.

On this show, we will hear from #WinningWomen looking to highlight the history of women in baseball, as well as create opportunities for the next generation of females playing America's pastime. A League of Their Own brought to light a lost history of women in the game.  Since, the cast continues to offer support to sharing the stories of the past, while paving the way for the future.  On July 1st, members of the cast of A League of Their Own accompany players from the All America Girls Professional Baseball League (AABPBL) to celebrate the Rockford Peaches at MCU Park in Brooklyn, NY.  Megan Cavanagh (Marla Hooch), Tracy Reiner (Betty "Spaghetti" Horn), Shirley Burkovich (AAGPBL player) and Maybelle Blair (AAGPBL player) were honored by the Cyclones. The quartet participated in a Winning Women Power Panel with fellow Winning Women honorees Perry Barber (umpire) and Mary Beck (MLB VP of Marketing & Promotion).   The show will include clips from the Cyclones celebration of the film, an interview with Per

After last week’s NBA Draft and marathon show, The Box Out returns, and there is a ton to talk about this week. The unthinkable happened on Wednesday has Phil Jackson was relieved of his duties as New York Knicks president. A move that both Jason and Kahlil wanted for months happened, and now in the aftermath of the move, the guys look at the future of the team and where they go from here. Another significant move occurred on Wednesday when the Clippers traded Chris Paul to the Rockets for seven players, a first-round draft pick and cash. This move put the Rockets into the conversation as a possible opponent for the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals next season. Meanwhile, reports of infighting emerged as sources say that Paul lost confidence in Clippers coach Doc Rivers after being accused of nepotism towards his son Austin Rivers. The guys will discuss the move and what the hell is going on in LA. That and more, including Russell Westbrook’s MVP speech and the NBA Awards review, on this week’s Th

Welcome to another episode of The Big Apple Sports Hour with Stopsky and G. The NBA and the NHL just had their respective drafts and we're going to talk about them! Plus the Mets are "open for business" and the Yankees have lost 10 of their last 12. Segment 1 Scorin' Mike Warren joins Stopsky, who is by himself today, to talk about the NHL Draft. How did the Rangers, Islanders and Devils do? Plus, with the Rangers trading Derek Stepan, are the Rangers officially in the race to sign Kevin Shattenkirk? Before Warren leaves he gives us his reaction to the Yankees losing streak. Is he concerned? Segment 2 Stopsky takes a look at a wild week in the NBA. How does he think the Nets and the Knicks did during the draft? Also, has Stopsky finally had enough of Phil Jackson?  Segment 3 G makes his triumphant return to the program to talk about his beloved Mets. Now that they are "open for business", who is in danger of no longer being a Met by the second half of the season? 

The show is back, and there is so much to talk about. We will review WWE's Money in the Bank PPV, Bellator NYC and Cody Rhodes becoming Ring of Honor World Champion. We will also get into some Mayweather v. McGregor talk. Small preview for UFC Fight Night as well. Call (914) 338-0897

The first step of the NBA offseason begins with the 2017 NBA Draft from Brooklyn. The Box Out will have an extended LIVE episode going over the draft picks as they come in. The last week has been intense as the moves have been fast and furious. Kahlil and Jason will discuss all the moves, including everything that happens during the draft...did I mention that the show will LIVE! With all the moves happening, you just know the Knicks had to get involved with it all. Rumors have the Knicks listening to offers for Kristaps Porzingis. Phil Jackson confirmed the rumors during a pre-draft show on MSG Network on Wednesday. The guys will discuss the possible move and why Phil is still not saying the right things to this day. That and so much more during a special LIVE NBA Draft edition of The Box Out.

Title IX reads "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." Show Notes:  Full panel discussion at the Radcliffe Institute - Title IX at 45  Three prongs of Title IX  Julie Foudy & Donna de Varona Dissent  Title IX for girls and women of color Kara Lawson: Sacramento Kings Called Me Distraction, Kept Me Out Of Practice Analysis: Geno Auriemma’s Comments, Contributions to Women’s Basketball

The NBA Draft is set to kick off this Thursday! Stopsky and G will dive into what the New York Knicks may do with the eighth overall pick and what the Brooklyn Nets may do with the 22nd and 27th overall picks.  Next, the guys welcome in DoubleGSports own, Kelsi Brown who writes for the site covering the New York Yankees. She'll tell us if she's worried about the current losing streak, the starting pitching and the Judge. Finally, don't think we forgot about your New York Mets. Matthew Cerrone, the man who created Metsblog.com will join the show to break down the fundamental and not so fundamental problems of the Mets. He'll also tell us if and when it's time to think about trading pieces away and introduce the future now.

The Golden State Warriors are the NBA Champions for the second time in three years and now, the summer brings major decisions for both the Warriors and the runner-up Cleveland Cavaliers. The Box Out is here to give you a NBA Finals review and what is on the horizon for both of these teams, along with the rest of the NBA. In one week the NBA Draft emanates from the Barclays Center and Bleacher Report released a very interesting mock draft just seven days away from the big night. Kahlil and Jason will look at the mock draft, including the interesting selection they are predicting at number two. Finally we have hit the end of the NBA season which means the focus shifts to the WNBA. Jason is the New York Liberty beat writer for Double G Sports and he will talk about the Liberty season to this point and what the rest of the WNBA looks like as their season is in full swing. That and more, including Jason’s rant on the NBA Awards, on The Box Out.

Anya Battaglino is a professional hockey player with the Connecticut Whale of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL). Battaglino will return for a third season with the Whale as a roster player.   Recently, she opened up via Twitter about her mental health struggles in high school.  Anya joins the show to discuss her personal journey, and why she now advocates for more conversation about mental health awareness.Before we let Anya go, she also gives her thoughts on catfish tosses and the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals.  Check out more on Anya and the Whale from Double G sportswriter Chip Gianni.   Show Notes: For more information on DIFD (Do It For Daron) visit www.difd.com  Imani Boyette on mental health for The Undefeated Music Credit:  “Roy” by JBlanked off the Horizon album

It was a good weekend to be a fan of the New York Baseball teams. The New York Mets took 3 out of 4 from the Atlanta Braves where Steven Matz and Seth Lugo made their season debuts and Yoenis Cesepedes made a thunderous return to the lineup. As for the Bombers from the Bronx, they swept a series at home against their division rivals in the Orioles.  We're getting into the start of summer and we all know summer never lasts as long as we hope it will and at the end of it in Aug. we really start gearing up for the NFL season. The Jets are cleaning out the roster, while the Giants look to be a legit Super Bowl contender. Stopsky also attended a Charity Softball game hosted by Landon Collins, he'll give us his reaction to that event along with being around and meeting some of the players.

The Box Out returns as the basketball world is on the verge of history. The Golden State Warriors took a 3-0 series lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and is one game away from going a perfect 16-0 in the 2017 NBA Playoffs. Kahlil and Jason will look at how the series has progressed and whether LeBron and Cleveland will even take one game from the Warriors or whether Golden State is that good. With the NBA Draft approaching, there are serious rumors regarding the local teams and trades. The guys will talk about these proposed trades and whether it is in the the Knicks and Nets best interest to pursue them. St. John’s guard Federico Mussini will forgo his final two seasons of college and pursue a playing career in Europe. Will this become a normal thing for not just European players, but American players as well? All that and more on the next edition of The Box Out!

Tonight I am joined by Bre Hougue and Laura Wright Landrum to discuss the legacy of Muhammad Ali.  Bre is a native of Louisville, the hometown of Ali.  She will discuss her earlier memories of the late boxer and activist, and how she incorporates his spirit into teaching.  Laura is a baller-turned-boxer from Seattle. She discusses her journey into the ring, and the legacy of Ali outside of fighting.   Both women participate in the CDF Freedom Schools Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute, and were interviewed at the historic Alex Haley Farm in East Tennessee.  Show Notes: Time remembers Ali - Audio from Melissa Chan's article published June 5, 2016 Muhammad Ali memorial service at KFC Yum! Center audio via ESPN Louisville More on the Southern Fried Poetry Slam - Louisville, KY  More on the Seattle CDF Freedom Schools WA-Bloc  Music Credit:  "Roy" by JBlanked off the Horizon album

It’s NBA Finals time and The Box Out is with you for a pre-game look at the most anticipated NBA Finals in NBA history. We have the Cavaliers and the Warriors in a matchup that everyone saw coming from the beginning of the season. Kahlil and Jason will look at the important matchups and who each believes will win the NBA Championship and in how many games. News has dropped in the last few hours that the New York Knicks and Portland Trailblazers are in talks for one of Portland's three first-round draft picks. Could this be a good omen for the Knicks going into the draft or is all hope is lost with Phil Jackson making the pick? All that and more coming up on The Box Out.

On this weeks XO Show, we talk to actor and Mets fan Keisuke Hoashi

I dedicate this show in loving memory to my abuela, Osvaldina Sama De Los Santos, and my father, Edwin Ayala.   Erik Wollschlager joins the show to discuss his new book Gavin and the Power Play, as part of the 11 Day Power Play fundraiser for the Rosewell Park Cancer Institute.  Wollschlager is a hockey analyst for the 2017 Isobel Cup Championship Buffalo Beauts team.  He is also a writer for FanRag sports and contributor to the 716 Podcast.   Show Notes: To donate, visit Justen Ehrig's 11 Day Power Play website. Grab your copy of Gavin and the Power Play by making a $10 donation. Music Credit:  "Roy" by JBlanked off the Horizon album  

Ladies and gentleman, it's Memorial Day and that means it's the offical start of summer. With longer summer days comes warmer weather and beautiful days spent traveling to your favorite ballparks, it's baseball season! For Stopsky and I that would be Yankee Stadium and Citi Field.  We begin with Yanks and transition into the Mets as Stopsky will be live en route to Citi Field for the game today. 

HUGE NEWS to start the show, followed by some MMA and Pro Wrestling talk. What are your thoughts of Jinder Mahal as WWE Champion? Interview with Cody Rhodes will be discussed as well. Call for (914) 338 - 0897 your opinions, comments, etc. 

The Box Out returns with all the basketball news to fit in an one hour radio show. Reports surfaced that Phil Jackson and Kristaps Porzingis had a meeting where Jackson pretty much ignored the young Knicks’ star. Jason and Kahlil will discuss where everything stands between these two and whether Phil has anymore goodwill with anyone anymore. The playoffs have went the way that many thought it would as the Golden State Warriors are awaiting their matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, once the Cavs close out the Boston Celtics. Have these playoffs been as bad as everyone is saying? Celtics’ president Danny Ainge said in an interview that representatives of Lonzo Ball have told Boston that Ball will not workout for their team. Are Ball and his reps ruining his NBA career already? That and more, including whether Stephen A. Smith is hating on Kevin Durant or is he right, on The Box Out.