Sports360 With Jeff Fannell

Once considered a baseball phenom, Luke Heimlich is now viewed by many as a pariah. That’s because Heimlich pleaded guilty to molesting his 6-year-old niece when he was 15. Now no professional team will touch him. This is a messy story that many prefer would just go away. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

Can the C’s get it together? Are the Dubs in trouble? Should Lebron and the Lakers prepare for an early vacation? Larry Williams takes it all on and offers his view on what each team can do to turn it around. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

S.F. Giants CEO Larry Baer’s physical altercation with his wife was caught on videotape. So, what happens now? David Prouty, former General Counsel of the MLBPA, explains the operation of the Joint Domestic Violence Policy that applies to players and how it may supply insight into how MLB will handle Baer. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

LDub returns to dish on Zion Williamson’s injury, whether it’s time to pay college athletes and the NBA’s proposal to end “one-and-done.” The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

WNBA superstar Maya Moore is stepping away from basketball for the 2019 season to pursue work in ministry. Hear how her decision could have a profound effect on millions of people. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

Larry Williams is an NBA Certified Agent and a former player and coach with a deep knowledge of basketball at every level of play. Larry takes a break from the NBA All-Star festivities in Charlotte, NC, to give his unique take on the NBA’s brightest stars and some of the most intriguing issues of the season’s first half. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

Jeff gives his take on Super Bowl LIII (booooring!!), the stagnant free agent market in Major League Baseball and the prospects of an NBA postseason without Lebron. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

Ryan Lake has served as a consultant to USA Hockey and as general counsel to the Canadian Women’s Hockey League and the American Collegiate Hockey Association. He also covers hockey for several outlets, including Forbes. Ryan discusses the current growth opportunities in the NHL, including expansion in Vegas and Seattle and what the League and players must do to maintain the positive momentum. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

Ben Levine is a partner in the law firm of Gordon & Rees who has represented such high-profile sports clients as Alex Rodriguez, Jonathan Martin and Jameis Winston. Ben stops by to share his experiences as one of the up-and-coming “go-to” lawyers in sports.

As Director of Production Legal at Embassy Row, Michelle Johnson is involved in producing sports content for entities such as Barstool Sports, Men in Blazers podcast and various sports networks. Michelle shares the challenges and rewards of working with some of the leading brands in sports and offers insights on how young professionals can enter into or advance in the sports and entertainment space. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

Mad About Sports: Reactions were hot and heavy in the world of sports as super-agent Brodie Van Wagenen took the Mets’ GM job, superstar running back Todd Gurley took a knee and the President of the United States took to Twitter. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

The press is on to cash in on player biometric data. The move to commercialize the information captured by advancing technologies is not without red flags for players. Issues of ownership, confidentiality, privacy and security abound. For all the opportunities created by emerging tech, serious challenges remain. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

Bob Meyerhoff has been dealing with sports data since 1992. These days, in his role as President and Founder of Information Logistics, Bob helps agents and player unions exploit complex data to assist players in various ways, including getting better contracts, improving performance, and enhancing their training regimen. Bob also keeps a close eye on how Big Data is being used by clubs to evaluate players and to alter the way the games are played on the field. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

Fatimah Gilliam is the Founder and CEO of The Azara Group, a consulting firm that provides a variety of essential services to professional athletes to prepare them for life after sports. Fatimah shares valuable information, tips and strategies that can help athletes make smoother transitions into a post-playing career. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

Former MLB player and World Series Champion Homer Bush has spent years studying the art of hitting. He’s compiled his findings in his book, Hitting Low in the Zone: A New Baseball Paradigm, which details how players at every level can learn to become better hitters. On this episode, Homer shares tips and valuable insights on one of the toughest things to do in all of sports: consistently hitting a baseball. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

Tiger Woods is back! By capturing the Tour Championship, Tiger announced to the entire sports world that he is once again a force to be reckoned with. On the other side of the spectrum, the Dallas Cowboys passing attack is one of the NFL's worst after three games. Letting go of Dez Bryant is turning out to be yet another embarrassing blunder for America's team. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

Kurt Varricchio is a lawyer, baseball agent and author of the new book, “Behind in the Count: My Journey from Juvenile Delinquent to Baseball Agent.” It is an inspirational story of perseverance and resiliency that will instill hope for those struggling against the odds. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field.

Nike’s new marketing deal with Colin Kaepernick is part of what continues to be one of the more remarkable sports and cultural stories in our history. Kaepernick’s grievance against the NFL will be discussed and studied for years to come, which means we have a front row seat to history in the making.

Attorney Richard Giller has over 30 years’ experience in complex insurance matters, including securing payouts for collegiate and professional athletes arising out of disability, loss of value and worker’s compensation claims. Richard provides an in-depth overview of loss of value insurance – what it is and why and how a player or his representative should seek to secure this valuable protection against significant injury.

Darryl Roberts is a baseball Dad, who son, Aaron Roberts, is one of the most highly-touted players in the country. Darryl and his family are veterans of the youth sports space, which includes travel ball, club teams and pay-to-play. It’s a challenging journey, one that is filled with many potential pitfalls. Darryl shares his family’s experiences in hopes that he can help other parents and their children get the most out of the youth sports experience without breaking the bank. The Sports360 Podcast hosted by leading sports attorney Jeff Fannell offers a unique perspective on the business of sports, well beyond the field. Background music by Skulli.