The podcast explores sportswashing and how countries use sporting events to improve their image, with examples from the Olympics and a Saudi-backed golf league. It also discusses the financial landscape of professional golf, controversies surrounding top golfers, and the clash between competing golf leagues.

“Muck City”, Florida. Kinston, North Carolina. The courts of New York City in the 80s and 90s. These places share one unique trait: they found a way to produce a particular kind of great athlete, over and over. Is there something in the water – or is it something else? In our first episode, Jody talks to sports journalist Bomani Jones and Olympic table tennis coach Rajul Sheth about talent “hotbeds”, the role opportunity and access play in crafting success and the important distinction between having talent and achieving greatness. Transcripts for Good Sport are available at go.ted.com/GStranscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bomani Jones, Emmy-winning journalist and podcast host, discusses his transition to podcasting full time and gauging success in the modern media landscape. Also, Logan and Raja talk about Draymond Green's suspension and the ongoing issues in the NBA with indefinite suspensions. They compare the disciplinary approaches of Adam Silver and David Stern, and reflect on their experience with a failed HBO show. Plus, they explore the impact of ESPN's shift away from journalism and share an amusing anecdote about Magic Johnson.

Bomani Jones joins Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero on 7PM in Brooklyn to discuss the challenges facing college basketball and the influence of Beyoncé. They also cover topics like the NBA MVP race, Doc Rivers' career, and Taylor Swift versus Beyoncé.

Bomani Jones joins the show to talk about James Harden's situation and Dak Prescott's resurgence. The hosts also discuss Deshaun Watson's injury and the future of guaranteed contracts in the NFL. They explore the possibility of a non-QB winning the NFL MVP award this season. The podcast ends with Roses and Thorns segment with Ashley Foxworth.

Bomani Jones and Domonique Foxworth discuss the 49ers' potential quarterback issue, job security of Kyle Shanahan, Jim Harbaugh, and Bill Belichick. They explore the concept of versatility versus greatness, Switzerland's neutrality, and the challenges faced by the 49ers in finding a suitable quarterback. They also discuss the recent college football scandal involving the Michigan football team.

Bomani Jones joins the show to discuss the Jets sticking with Zach Wilson, Kyler Murray's return to the Cardinals, and why the Ravens are being overlooked in the NFL.

Special guest Bomani Jones joins Nick to discuss Steph Curry's claim as the greatest point guard of all time, the impact of James Harden's antics on his legacy, and the potential of Anthony Edwards. They also touch on Aaron Rodgers playing in the preseason, Shanahan's struggles with developing Trey Lance, and answer listener questions.

Guests Bomani Jones, Ńse Ufot, Tanya Miller, Joyce Vance, and David Corn discuss topics including new evidence in the Capitol attack, voter suppression in Georgia, and exploitation of athletes

Marlon Wayans takes on the day’s biggest news, including elevated instances of children eating their parents edibles, Will & Kate’s terrifying wax sculptures, and Tucker Carlson’s unreleased footage from January 6. Bomani Jones, sports journalist and host of “Game Theory with Bomani Jones”, discusses his viral interview with Jake Paul and the match aftermathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.