Incredible Sports Stories

Headlines: January 16, 2025

Actions have consequences, as an aggressive Eagles fan pays the price for his awful behaviour. A golf legend has emergency surgery. And Bo Jackson goes easy on his family. Let's look at the headlines for today, January 16, 2025.
 
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Headlines: January 15, 2025

With an extra day needed to complete the Ted Williams saga, Matthew Nicholas checks the headlines for a glimpse of what humanity is up to in the world of sports... Grumpy old men, is it? Gotcha. Let's discuss.
 
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22. The Tragic Last Years of Ted Williams: Part 1 - Stealing Signs

The greatest Red Sox player to ever live, and arguably the greatest pure hitter in baseball history, is Ted Williams. After a storied career that included fighting in two wars, the Hall of Famer was taken for a ride until his last days... and beyond. Who took advantage of Ted Williams, and how bad did it get? This is Incredible Sports Stories!
 
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21. The Ballad of Billy Martin: Part 2 - Nine Lives

With his playing days behind him, the turbulent career of Billy Martin shifts to management, where he would test his skills as skipper of a baseball team, while testing the patience of players and ownership alike. On this episode, we chronicle the many peaks and valleys of Billy Martin's managerial career. This is Incredible Sports Stories!
 
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20. The Ballad of Billy Martin: Part 1 - Proving Them Wrong

Billy Martin is a legendary Yankee with his jersey retired, and his name immortalized in Monument Park. The journey he took to being one of the most beloved Yankees is one of turmoil, risk, and punches thrown. On this episode we learn of Billy's rough upbringing, and his career as a big leaguer. This is Incredible Sports Stories!
 
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19. The Craziest Injury Circumstances In Sports History

Injuries in sports are inevitable, but not all injuries happen on the playing field. This week Matthew Nicholas tells the tales of some of the most embarrassing and unlikely injuries that have befallen unlucky athletes. How will co-host Noah Busschaert rank them on the sympathy and embarrassment scale? This is Incredible Sports Stories!
 
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Sometimes Life Gets In The Way

Due to some urgent health issues this week with Matt's dog and himself, this week's episode will hit shelves on Friday, December 20.

18. "Madden Football" Was Almost Called "Joe Kapp Football"

Beyond the X's and O's, John Madden is synonymous with one of the greatest video game franchises ever. How did a stats nerd risk it all to get his game off the ground, and how did the football legend change how the game is played? This is Incredible Sports Stories!
 
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17. The Most Unique and Funny Athlete Names In Sports History

You don't choose your nick name, and you definitely don't choose your legal name. This week, Noah returns as Matthew Nicholas sorts through the rolodex of the best athlete names in sports history. We also get our first listener email! Strap in, friends, this episode gets personal. This is Incredible Sports Stories!
 
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16. Jaguar Won Le Mans With A Brutal Hangover and No Sleep

When you need to be on top of your driving game for 24 straight hours, a good night's rest is probably a wise move. Not for race car drivers Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt of Jaguar. Find out how a world class all night bender resulted in one of the most improbable race wins in Le Mans history. This is Incredible Sports Stories!
 
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