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Michael Jordan: The Sequel

Michael Jordan: The Sequel

Legend Michael Jordan Sits Down For A Second Interview With Marvin R. Shanken.

December 1, 2017
Gary Sheffield Talks Cigars, Home Runs and Playoff Baseball

Gary Sheffield Talks Cigars, Home Runs and Playoff Baseball

After playing 22 seasons in the major leagues he is now an analyst for Turner Sports

October 6, 2017
Steph Curry Lights Up After Winning Second NBA Title

Steph Curry Lights Up After Winning Second NBA Title

After a record-breaking postseason led the Golden State Warriors to their second NBA championship in three years, there was only one thing left for star point guard Steph Curry to …

June 13, 2017
The Long Shot

The Long Shot

How Mike Piazza went from overlooked first baseman to the best-hitting catcher ever.

December 1, 2016
An Interview With Ray Lewis

An Interview With Ray Lewis

Marvin R. Shanken interviews the controversial and intense Ray Lewis, who overcame all odds to become one of football’s greatest players.

September 1, 2016
LeBron James Breaks Out Victory Cigar After NBA Championship Win

LeBron James Breaks Out Victory Cigar After NBA Championship Win

Victory cigars are a constant in basketball history. There was coach Red Auerbach, who strode the sidelines at Boston Garden and orchestrated nine Celtic titles in 10 years …

June 22, 2016
Hockey's Hard Hitter

Hockey's Hard Hitter

Barry Melrose is sitting on a plush couch in Hidden Havana, a dim but homey cigar club in Southington, just a holler from the ESPN campus in Bristol, Connecticut. "I get paid to …

October 21, 2015
A Giant Second Act

A Giant Second Act

Michael Strahan’s rise to NFL greatness was improbable. His second coming as a television star is even more remarkable

December 1, 2014
Banking on the Future

Banking on the Future

Carl Banks always kept one eye on his next act, even while playing at the pinnacle for the New York Giants

April 17, 2014