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JR turned a love for sports, music, and the internet into a full time career with his hit video sports blog "JRSportBrief," which has amassed more than 80 million views online. "Sports opinions by a fan, for the fans," JR has been around the world to cover multiple Olympic Games, Super Bowls and Final Fours. He's sat down everyone from Pelé, Usain Bolt, Snoop Dogg, Kevin Hart, the late Kobe Bryant and countless others to deliver interviews and content from a fans' perspective. 

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    Colin Kaepernick 49ers
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    June 02, 2020 - 8:59 am

    JR SportBrief: "I Am Not Exempt; No One Is Exempt"

    As protests unfold in response to the death of George Floyd, JR SportBrief shared his thoughts on the last week, as well as his experiences as an African American. “Nobody is exempt when you look like me: an African American male in the United States of America who happens to have a national radio...
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    Adam Silver NBA Commissioner
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    June 01, 2020 - 9:51 am

    Former Suns GM: 20-Team Proposal "Makes The Most Sense"

    As the NBA ponders return-to-play proposals amidst the coronavirus pandemic, former Suns GM and current NBA analyst Ryan McDonough believes one plan stands above the rest. “I think the 20-team proposal makes the most sense,” McDonough told JR SportBrief. “If you look at the standings in the Eastern...
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    Mike Tomlin Steelers
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    May 29, 2020 - 7:29 am

    Herm Edwards Sounds Off On Lack Of Minority Head Coaches

    Herm Edwards served as head coach of the New York Jets from 2001 to 2005 and as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs from 2006 to 2008. He knows what it’s like to run an NFL team as a minority. Unfortunately, very few people can say the same . Why are there so few African American head coaches in...
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    Max Scherzer Nationals
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    May 28, 2020 - 7:26 am

    Middlebrooks On 2020 Season: “It’s A Flip Of A Coin At This Point”

    A few days ago, former big leaguer and current CBS Sports HQ MLB analyst Will Middlebrooks was extremely confident that there would be baseball in 2020 . Now, however, he isn’t as sure. “I got to go 50/50 right now,” Middlebrooks told JR SportBrief. “If you had asked me three days ago, I would have...
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    Trevor Bauer Reds
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    May 22, 2020 - 7:53 am

    Miller: MLB Players, Owners "Need To Hammer Out A Deal"

    Major League Baseball hopes to have a season this year, but it’s contingent upon players and owners coming together and ironing out the details. So far, that’s been easier said than done. Ultimately, will there be baseball in 2020? “I think in the end, the sides will come together and we’re going...
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    Chipper Jones Braves
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    May 21, 2020 - 6:58 am

    Chipper Jones: I'm "Less Optimistic" There Will Be A 2020 Season

    As MLB owners and players negotiate return-to-play proposals , Chipper Jones has some advice for the players: don’t be greedy. “In all honesty, I’m a little less optimistic than I was say, 10 days, two weeks ago, having listened to some key players come out and speak out on it,” Jones told JR...
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    Michael Jordan Bulls
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    May 20, 2020 - 8:09 am

    Haywood On MJ, LeBron: "Their Leadership Styles Are Different"

    As the dust settles on The Last Dance , Michael Jordan’s former teammate, Brendan Haywood, dropped by CBS Sports Radio to share his thoughts on the 10-part documentary. Haywood’s take? Two thumbs up. “There’s nothing that I could have asked for more from The Last Dance ,” Haywood said on JR...
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    Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls
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    May 19, 2020 - 7:19 am

    JR SportBrief: Jordan's Bulls Would Have Beaten Duncan's Spurs

    For all that Michael Jordan accomplished in his storied career, there is one thing he didn’t do, mainly because he didn’t get the chance. “The one regret that he shared is that he didn’t get a chance to go for seven,” JR SportBrief said on CBS Sports Radio. “He didn’t get that chance in that...
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    DREW lock Broncos
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    May 15, 2020 - 7:49 am

    Broncos OL: Elway, Fangio “Getting A Dynasty Set Up In Denver”

    Since winning the Super Bowl four years ago, the Denver Broncos are 27-37 and haven’t made the playoffs. Denver offensive lineman Dalton Risner, however, believes that will change very soon. “We have all the pieces to make it happen,” Risner told JR SportBrief. “I think that [John] Elway and [Vic]...
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    Evander Holyfield
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    May 15, 2020 - 7:42 am

    Holyfield On Tyson: “It’s A Lot Of Talk Right Now”

    Evander Holyfield is 57 years old, but he’s not afraid to step back into the ring. In fact, the boxing legend said he is open to fighting Mike Tyson or Riddick Bowe . The last time Holyfield fought Tyson, in June 1997, he lost part of his ear. Needless to say, boxing fans would love to see these...
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