Know The Score

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, our panel talks about what goes into creating sports stories and sports coverage in the modern era of new media. Then, a roundtable discussion about the controversies surrounding Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas and Super Bowl quarterback Cam Newton, including how new and social media... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, our panel begins with a reflection on the career and impact of departed ESPN sports reporter John Saunders, who passed away recently. Then, some NFL discussion with fallout from the cancelled Hall of Fame game and a head-scratching QB tier list released by ESPN. Next,... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, our panel talks about LeBron James‘ recent comments about being the next G.O.A.T. and “chasing ghosts” in reference to fellow basketball legend Michael Jordan and Russell Westbrook inking a short-term extension with the OKC Thunder. Then, a look at this year’s Pro Football Hall of... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, our panel discusses the many athletes & sports figures speaking out on social issues of late, highlighted by quotes from Michael Jordan and Richard Sherman. Then, some shenanigans during the training camp period of the NFL, including Peyton Manning “cleared” of steroid allegations, Dallas suspending... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, our panel reflects on the coaching career and legacy of the late Dennis Green, who the sports world lost recently. Next, they explore USA basketball’s readiness for the Olympic Games in Rio with an in-depth squad and competition preview, All of this, plus our nominees... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, our panel bids farewell to the playing career of Tim Duncan, who officially retired from the NBA. We discuss whether or not he is the best power forward of all time, perspectives on his “non-super, superstar” career, and his most memorable moments on the court.... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, our panel reviews the wild week of NBA free agent signings, beginning with Golden State’s surprise pick-up of Kevin Durant and continuing with Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo heading to the Chicago Bulls. Plus, the return of black excellence to Wimbledon as the Williams Sisters... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! In this return from our network-wide vacation, the Know the Score team celebrates our show’s first anniversary, as we discuss the silly season of this year’s NBA free agency period, upsets and defeat in the world of footie/soccer, and the passing of two legendary sports coaches in... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! On this special mid-week episode, our KTSPod team reacts to the thrilling finish to Game 7 of the NBA Finals, from “The Block” to Lebron’s MVP to Kyrie’s clutch shooting to The Warriors breakdown to The Cavs winning it all and ending Cleveland’s 52-year drought. All this... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, we discuss the NBA Finals, which saw a turnaround by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Games 5 & 6 to even up the series and force Game 7. Next, a debate about conspiracies surrounding the NBA— are the games really “rigged“? Plus, we talk about the... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! For our 50th episode, we review the progress so far in the NBA Finals, in which Golden State is up 3-1 to Cleveland, and the Stanley Cup Final, in which the Penguins lead the resurgent Sharks 3-2. In addition, our panel discusses the moves NBA players are... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, we mourn the loss of The Greatest Of All Time, Muhammad Ali, who passed away at the age of 74. A significant icon in sports, culture, race, and history, Ali pioneered and trail-blazed much of what we talk about today in the sports world. We... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, our entire KTSPod team form a panel to discuss the latest developments in the NBA Playoffs and NHL Stanley Cup Playoff, with finals already set in the latter sport. Also, a discussion around the social issues in sports, including fallout from the Baylor University scandal... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, Nubyjas chats with Cleveland-based sports journalists Emmett Golden and George Thomas on the heels of ESPN’s recent 30-for-30 documentary “Believeland” about sports in the city of Cleveland. Together, the three discuss: Covering Cleveland sports Being Cleveland fans Biggest heartbreak moments Lebron leaving, then returning Can... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, our panel wraps up the NBA conference semi-final round, as San Antonio’s Big Three could possibly ride off into the sunset and the Raptors & Heat take their series to a Game 7. Also, Stephen Curry wins his second straight MVP award, this time in... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, our panel recaps the second round of the NBA Playoffs, highlighted so far by a record-setting three-point barrage by the Cleveland Cavaliers over the struggling Atlanta Hawks. Additional discussion focuses on the other 2nd round matchups, some more NBA coaching moves, a few NFL post-draft... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, our panel reviews highlights of the NFL draft, including top picks by the Rams, Eagles, & Cowboys, and a surprising fall for Laremy Tunsil due to some leaked scandals. Also discussed are the latest rounds of the NBA and NHL playoffs and in MLB, a... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, our full KTSPod team are back together in studio to discuss the NBA and NHL postseasons, regular season awards being handed out in the NBA. Plus, NFL draft talk, top picks getting traded and Josh Norman lands in D.C. Our panel also reflects on the... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! This week, we recap the action of NCAA’s March Madness leading up to today’s Final Four teams being decided. Next, we discuss the pros of the hardwood as the Spurs & Warriors faced off, there’s a tough battle for third place in the Eastern Conference, and Lebron... Read More

Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score ! Author Jonathan Abrams drops by to discuss his newly released book “Boys Among Men: How the Prep-to-Pro Generation Redefined the NBA and Sparked a Basketball Revolution.” Jonathan undertook years of interviews and research to write this book, which you can order now at http://boysamongmen.com. Follow Jonathan on... Read More