LeBron Goes Home, Germany Wins the World Cup, Argentina, Missing Messi, the Culture of Futbol, Erin Andrews Guts Up, Jeter’s Groove, Moments that Define Champions, LeBron’s Maturation in Miami, the ESPY’s, and Props for Weird Al 07-18-14

Segment 1: LeBron and the escort danger zone. John Maraplop and the salary crap karma. The MLB All-Star game, glossing over Tony Gwynn, and D-Stats PED's. Kirk Minihane throws Erin Andrews under the bus plus Derek Jeter gets his groove back. Craptacular All-Star games and Pam Oliver gets Das Boot. 

Segment 2 (30.48): Germany vs. Argentina. Rocking the World Cup final, toasting D-Stat's Gaterade mixer, and a Burnett fail. Missing the point - looking beyond the scoreboard, missed opportunity, plus strength through talent and system. Missing Messi in the final as Mario Götze goes big. Messi's Golden Ball, Maradona chimes in, the Pelé legacy, and the moments that define champions. Living the game - football passion through culture.   

Segment 3 (1.06.04): Germany's team concept and the Spurs parallel. Schweinsteiger overload, taking out Messi, and Götze pitches a tent. Looking forward to the 2018 World Cup as Tim Howard gets shafted. The Gaucho dance and the power of perception. Germany midfielder Mesut Özil donates his World Cup winnings to fund 23 surgeries for children in Brazil. LeBron's transformation and maturation in Miami - growing away from Cleveland. Kicking boxes in DC and peanuts for D-Stat. 

Segment 4 (1.46.59): LeBron James, the maturation of a star, and setting the stage for the next chapter of his career. The Andrew Wiggins factor, figuring out Kevin Love, and looking at the Eastern Conference. Cleveland's championship drought. Understanding the relationship between player and community. Appreciating the growth of LBJ.    

Segment 5 (2.08.57): The passion and pain of Cleveland fans set the stage for LeBron's return. A Cavaliers team on the rise. The stain of the Decision and a contrast in 2014. The Love challenge for the Knicks. Wrapping up with the Lance-Cam and the only two sound bites you need from the ESPY's. Weird Al, the power of doge, such Sports Brew. 07-18-2014, MP3 Format.

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