The Beat of Sports

The Beat of Sports

The Beat of Sports with the voice of UCF Sports Marc Daniels. Delivering sports the way you like it - Weekdays 9a-12p on FM 96.9 The Game

Episodes

Tuesday, July 1st

July 1, 2025 • 90 mins
The show gets some big news regarding SGA, Damian Lillard, and Myles Turner, On the Marc / Off the Marc, and visits from Philip Rossman-Reich (Magic), Brendan Suhr (NBA), and Matt Murschel (College Football).
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What's Next for the Magic?

July 1, 2025 • 15 mins
The Magic signed Tyus Jones to a one-year deal but because they are over the salary cap, they had to use the non-taxpayer mid-level exception. What does doing this mean and how does it impact their moves going forward? Philip Rossman-Reich explains.
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What Moves Can the Magic Make?

June 30, 2025 • 11 mins
Yossi Gozlan is an NBA Salary Cap Analyst and he breaks down what the aprons mean as well as what moves the Magic can still make with their limited cap space.
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Is This the End of LBJ in LA?

June 30, 2025 • 12 mins
Marc and CV discuss the LeBron James saga. He opted into his deal with the Lakers but will he finish his career in LA or could he head back east?
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Step Back 3 with MOD

June 27, 2025 • 17 mins
Mike O'Donnell joins the show for his weekly segment and shares his thoughts on Jase Richardson, who he thinks the steal of the NBA Draft is, and his thoughts on how Ace Bailey and his team have handled this whole process.
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Sports Law with Richard Hale

June 27, 2025 • 11 mins
Richard Hale discusses the latest stories in sports law including why MLB is not naming the person who was talking about Ketel Marte's mom, his thoughts on the Wisconsin/Miami tampering lawsuit, and Fernando Tatis Jr's suit against Big League Advance (BLA).
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Will the 2027 NFL Draft be Greater than the 2026 Draft?

June 27, 2025 • 12 mins
It's never too early to look ahead at next year's draft but is it possible that we are already looking to the 2027 NFL Draft and declaring it greater than the 2026 NFL Draft? Cam Mellor explains.
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News and Notes Around the NBA

June 25, 2025 • 13 mins
Keith Smith shares his thoughts on the NBA Finals, why we are seeing more Achilles injuries, some of the big NBA trades, and what to expect in Wednesday night's first round of the Draft.
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Pete Nakos Describes his Conversation with New FSU QB Thomas Castellanos

June 25, 2025 • 14 mins
Florida State begins their 2025 season at home with a game against Alabama. Thomas Castellanos, who transferred from Boston College, made a few remarks that raised some eyebrows regarding the Alabama game, his time at BC, and his abilities on the field.
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Bigger Picture Involving Wisconsin Lawsuit Against Miami

June 23, 2025 • 11 mins
Does the transfer portal really matter? Marc explains why it doesn't as Wisconsin is suing Miami for tampering with a football transfer.
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How is Kevin Durant's Career Viewed?

June 23, 2025 • 10 mins
Kevin Durant is now on his 5th team after the Suns traded him to the Rockets. Marc and CV take a look at Durant's career and question how he is viewed.
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Sports Law with Richard Hale

June 20, 2025 • 8 mins
Richard Hale discusses the latest in the world of sports law including a wrestling cameraman suing for a wrestler going off script and the cameraman getting hurt, a former Kansas City Chiefs employee suing the team for racial discrimination.
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How the Rays Situation Impacts MLB Expansion

June 19, 2025 • 17 mins
The Tampa Bay Rays are on the verge of being sold for $1.7 billion. Kurt Badenhausen shares details of the potential deal and how this situation with the Rays impacts MLB's future plans of expansion.
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Is Orlando at the Mercy of What Happens to the Rays?

June 17, 2025 • 12 mins
Members of the Orlando Dreamers group had a chance to talk to the tourism leaders on I Drive Monday. JC Carnahan shares his thoughts on the meeting and explains why Orlando could be at the mercy of what happens to the Rays.
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How Does Desmond Bane Help Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner?

June 17, 2025 • 13 mins
The Magic are not a good shooting team, that's no secret. Desmond Bane will certainly help from that aspect but how will he help Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner specifically? Michael Pina of The Ringer explains.
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Desmond Bane Will Fit "A Lot Better" with Magic Than KCP - Josh Robbins

June 16, 2025 • 15 mins
Desmond Bane is now a member of the Orlando Magic after the team dealt away four first-round picks, a pick swap, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Cole Anthony to the Memphis Grizzlies. What kind of player are they getting? Josh Robbins shares his thoughts on the deal.
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How Important is Game 4 for OKC?

June 13, 2025 • 13 mins
Mike O'Donnell talks about some of the major tweaks for the upcoming college basketball season. In addition, he shares his thoughts on the NBA Finals and just how important Game 4 is for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Sports Law with Richard Hale

June 13, 2025 • 10 mins
Zakai Zeigler was a fifth season of college basketball by a judge. Richard Hale discusses this as well as the other major sports law stories going on including one gambling site getting sued over a customer thinking a golf tournament was going to be cut short and making a wager on the those results.
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Cam Mellor: "Very, Truly Interested" to See How FSU Uses Thomas Castellanos

June 12, 2025 • 14 mins
Thomas Castellanos transferred from Boston College to Florida State. How will new offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn use him? Cam Mellor explains why he is interested in that as well as how the growth of 7-on-7 camps have contributed to the over-evaluation of WRs and DBs.
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As Tyrese Haliburton Goes, the Pacers Go

June 11, 2025 • 11 mins
The NBA Finals are tied at 1-1 with Game 3 Wednesday night. Tyrese Haliburton did hit the game-winning shot in Game 1 but has struggled overall in the series. Keith Smith explains why he is the key for the Pacers if they want to have a chance to win their first NBA Championship.
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