Former NBA All-Star Nick Van Exel joins us live from THE PRO Rivals Open to talk basketball, golf, and life after the league. Nick shares stories from his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, playing alongside Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, and Magic Johnson, plus what it was like going up against Michael Jordan in the ‘90s. He also dishes on his golf game, teaming up with Greg Maddux, and why baseball might be the hardest sport in the world.



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Former NBA All-Star Nick Van Exel joins us live from THE PRO Rivals Open to talk basketball, golf, and life after the league. Nick shares stories from his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, playing alongside Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, and Magic Johnson, plus what it was like going up against Michael Jordan in the ‘90s. He also dishes on his golf game, teaming up with Greg Maddux, and why baseball might be the hardest sport in the world.
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This is the destination for unfiltered interviews with stars from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and beyond. Legends from every sport battle it out on the links and take a break in the action to answer questions about hot topics in sports, plus they unveil untold stories from their playing days. Welcome to The Pro.

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Former NBA All-Star Nick Van Exel joins us live from THE PRO Rivals Open to talk basketball, golf, and life after the league. Nick shares stories from his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, playing alongside Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, and Magic Johnson, plus what it was like going up against Michael Jordan in the ‘90s. He also dishes on his golf game, teaming up with Greg Maddux, and why baseball might be the hardest sport in the world.

Nick Van Exel Recalls Playing with Kobe Bryant and Shaq on the Lakers

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Former Boston Bruins star and Stanley Cup–winning goaltender Tuukka Rask joins us live from THE PRO Rivals Open for an all-time conversation. Tuukka talks about picking up golf in retirement, raising three daughters, and his unexpected musical side. He reflects on spending his entire NHL career with the Bruins, the challenge of staying with one team, and whether Boston can bounce back this season. Rask also shares stories about Zdeno Chara, the evolution of hockey personalities, Brad Marchand winning a Cup elsewhere, and why he became a goalie in the first place.



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Former Boston Bruins star and Stanley Cup–winning goaltender Tuukka Rask joins us live from THE PRO Rivals Open for an all-time conversation. Tuukka talks about picking up golf in retirement, raising three daughters, and his unexpected musical side. He reflects on spending his entire NHL career with the Bruins, the challenge of staying with one team, and whether Boston can bounce back this season. Rask also shares stories about Zdeno Chara, the evolution of hockey personalities, Brad Marchand winning a Cup elsewhere, and why he became a goalie in the first place.
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Former Boston Bruins star and Stanley Cup–winning goaltender Tuukka Rask joins us live from THE PRO Rivals Open for an all-time conversation. Tuukka talks about picking up golf in retirement, raising three daughters, and his unexpected musical side. He reflects on spending his entire NHL career with the Bruins, the challenge of staying with one team, and whether Boston can bounce back this season. Rask also shares stories about Zdeno Chara, the evolution of hockey personalities, Brad Marchand winning a Cup elsewhere, and why he became a goalie in the first place.

Tuukka Rask Talks Bruins Loyalty, Goalie Mindset, and Today’s NHL

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Two-time MLB All-Star Mark Mulder joins us live at THE PRO Rivals Open to talk baseball, golf, and how the game has changed since his days with the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. 

Mulder shares his honest thoughts on today’s velocity-obsessed pitching, how modern tech like TrackMan would have impacted his career, and why watching the current game can be frustrating for former pitchers. 

He also weighs in on the Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas, declining attendance for the St. Louis Cardinals, and the competitive field at this year’s Pro Rivals tournament.



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Two-time MLB All-Star Mark Mulder joins us live at THE PRO Rivals Open to talk baseball, golf, and how the game has changed since his days with the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. Mulder shares his honest thoughts on today’s velocity-obsessed pitching, how modern tech like TrackMan would have impacted his career, and why watching the current game can be frustrating for former pitchers. He also weighs in on the Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas, declining attendance for the St. Louis Cardinals, and the competitive field at this year’s Pro Rivals tournament.
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Two-time MLB All-Star Mark Mulder joins us live at THE PRO Rivals Open to talk baseball, golf, and how the game has changed since his days with the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. 
Mulder shares his honest thoughts on today’s velocity-obsessed pitching, how modern tech like TrackMan would have impacted his career, and why watching the current game can be frustrating for former pitchers. 
He also weighs in on the Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas, declining attendance for the St. Louis Cardinals, and the competitive field at this year’s Pro Rivals tournament.

Mark Mulder talks MLB’s velocity problem, A’s move, Cardinals decline

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Former Atlanta Brave and seven-time MLB All-Star Brian McCann joins us live at THE PRO Rivals Open to relive his viral closing-hole eagle, talk life in retirement (coaching the kids, living on the range), and share classic stories... including the unforgettable way Brian Snitker told him he was getting called up. We dig into catcher life (the grind, 120–130 games, one-knee vs. traditional), how the shift changed his approach, Hall of Fame voting for catchers, and Cal Raleigh’s historic season.



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Former Atlanta Brave and seven-time MLB All-Star Brian McCann joins us live at THE PRO Rivals Open to relive his viral closing-hole eagle, talk life in retirement (coaching the kids, living on the range), and share classic stories... including the unforgettable way Brian Snitker told him he was getting called up. We dig into catcher life (the grind, 120–130 games, one-knee vs. traditional), how the shift changed his approach, Hall of Fame voting for catchers, and Cal Raleigh’s historic season.
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Former Atlanta Brave and seven-time MLB All-Star Brian McCann joins us live at THE PRO Rivals Open to relive his viral closing-hole eagle, talk life in retirement (coaching the kids, living on the range), and share classic stories... including the unforgettable way Brian Snitker told him he was getting called up. We dig into catcher life (the grind, 120–130 games, one-knee vs. traditional), how the shift changed his approach, Hall of Fame voting for catchers, and Cal Raleigh’s historic season.

Brian McCann on His MLB Call-Up Story, Catcher Life, and Cal Raleigh’s Rise

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Nick Van Exel Recalls Playing with Kobe Bryant and Shaq on the Lakers

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