The Rematch
The Rematch
Playlist by The RematchThe Rematch takes a look at the thin line between love and hate in sports; a show that examines the nature of media and popular opinion by giving athletes an open forum to reclaim their identities fro…Follow the podcast:
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Dr. John Carlos
The 1968 Olympics are known today as one of the most overtly political sporting events in history. This is in part due to the actions of Dr. John Carlos. His Black Power salute was at once a gesture of defiance, frustration and solidarity. The silver-medal winner sits down with The Rematch’s Etan T…
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John Wallace
John Wallace is an undisputed Syracuse legend. After a stellar high school career, the Rochester, N.Y., native stayed close to home for college. As a senior in 1996 he helped lead the Orange on a memorable upset run to a runner-up finish in the NCAA tournament. He went on to enjoy a seven-year NBA …
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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was known as a sharpshooter during his NBA career. His accuracy from behind both the free throw and three-point lines was legendary. But his career was suddenly derailed when his refusal to stand for the national anthem became headline news. Many fans viewed his form of protest a…
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Bill Laimbeer
To call Bill Laimbeer polarizing would be an understatement. While playing for the Detroit Pistons in the 1980s and ’90s, Laimbeer was known as an enforcer — a player who was willing to go the extra mile for victory, even if it sometimes meant crossing the line of dirty play. And while some fans lo…
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Kenny Anderson
New York playground legend Kenny Anderson was the definition of basketball prodigy — college scouts began recruiting him when he was in the sixth grade. Drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 1991 when he was only 20, his talent shone on the court, but he struggled personally with the trappings of being…
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Chamique Holdsclaw
Chamique Holdsclaw is basketball royalty, but uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. The three-time NCAA champion was selected first in the 1999 WNBA draft, but within a few years her off-court problems began to overshadow her play. In 2004, Holdsclaw made headlines when she announced that she wa…
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Keyon Dooling
In 2012 Keyon Dooling lost everything. The 11-year NBA veteran had just re-signed with the Boston Celtics when a chance encounter with a stranger suddenly sent his world spiraling out of control. In a matter of a few weeks the man with a reputation for exemplary behavior both on and off the court —…
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Charles Oakley
Charles Oakley built his reputation on consistency. Known for his gritty style and hard-nosed sensibility, Oakley became one of the most beloved players in the history of the New York Knicks. Now that the dust has settled on the well-publicized altercation he had in February with security at Madiso…
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Teaser Episode
The Rematch launches Monday May 1st.
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