Heart of the Game
Heart of the Game
In the game of life, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and nurturing meaningful connections with family can be among the most formidable challenges we face. Yet, for many professional athletes, fostering both has proven to be a triumphant recipe for success. On Heart of the Game, host Jon Frankel (HBO Real Sports) sits down with some of the biggest families in sports - legends, current superstars …Social links:
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MLB Hall of Famer David Ortiz and Collegiate Player D’Angelo Ortiz
MLB Hall of Famer David Ortiz will always be known as “Big Papi” to Boston Red Sox fans, but the now-retired slugger is content to simply be “dad” these days. Ortiz’s son D’Angelo Ortiz is currently chasing his own dreams of baseball stardom, playing for Miami-Dade College. “Heart of the Game” h…
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Volleyball Stars Logan and Shaye Eggleston
After graduating and winning a national title for the University of Texas, volleyball superstar Logan Eggleston is now playing professionally in Turkey and has become a leading advocate for the game. Her sister, Shaye Eggleston, is a rising volleyball star in her own right, as a two-time Tennessee …
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Olympic Water Polo Family Erich, Aria and Makenzie Fischer
Makenzie and Aria Fischer set NCAA records while building a water polo dynasty at Stanford. They simultaneously led Team USA to Olympic gold. Host Jon Frankel talks to the sisters about learning the sport from their dad, Erich Fischer, a fellow Olympian, and uncovers the secrets behind their lege…
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French Open Champions Luke and Murphy Jensen
The Jensen Brothers, Luke and Murphy, shook up tennis in the 1990s with their play and personalities, winning the French Open doubles title, and transcending the sport. The brothers talk with host Jon Frankel about the price they paid for stardom, and their on-court legacy. They also detail the t…
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Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix and Wes Felix
Allyson Felix has more Olympic medals than any other track and field athlete in U.S. history, including a walk-off Gold medal win in her last Olympic Games. But her greatest triumph may have come off the track, as she fought for the maternal rights of female athletes. Allyson and her brother and a…
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NBA Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway Sr. and NBA Superstar Tim Hardaway Jr.
Tim Hardaway was a game-changing playmaker with the Golden State Warriors and the Miami Heat. Tim Hardaway, Jr. wanted to follow in his Hall of Fame footsteps and has made a name for himself in the NBA as a lethal outside shooter. Host Jon Frankel talks with the Hardaways about how the game of ba…
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U.S. Soccer Great John Harkes and MLS Star Ian Harkes
John Harkes helped awaken soccer fever in the United States as captain of the US Men’s national team during the 1994 World Cup. His son Ian Harkes pursued the “family business,” and is currently playing for the New England Revolution in the MLS. The Harkes boys talk with host Jon Frankel about th…
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NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and sons Kade and E.J. Warner
Host Jon Frankel sits down with NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and his sons, up-and-coming players Kade & E.J. Warner, to discuss the significance of family, philanthropy, and football. The Warners share their views on how the game of football has evolved over time, how Kurt stays fit after retirin…
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Welcome to Heart of the Game
On Heart of the Game, host Jon Frankel (HBO Real Sports) sits down with some of the biggest families in sports to get inside what’s really making them tick. What roles have their families and self care played in their paths to championship glory? Whether it’s taking care of your heart, safeguardin…
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