The NFL Players' Association, Lamar Jackson, and trans kids in sports | Edge of Sports TV

In the premiere episode of the all-new series Edge of Sports, host Dave Zirin interviews DeMaurice Smith, outgoing Executive Director of the NFL Players' Association. The episode also touches on the controversy surrounding Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's new $260 million deal—and how scrutiny regarding players' salaries is never extended to the big bucks pocketed by franchise owners. Finally, sports journalist Professor Travers joins 'Ask a Sports Scholar' to discuss the right-wing hullabaloo over trans kids playing sports. Click here to read the transcript: https://therealnews.com/nfl-players-association-trans-kids-edge-of-sports Click here to watch the full, unabridged interview with DeMaurice Smith: https://youtu.be/nq_e-CS9aL0 Studio Production: David Hebden, Cameron Granadino Post-Production: Taylor Hebden Opening Sequence: Cameron Granadino Music by: Eze Jackson & Carlos Guillen Help us continue producing Edge of Sports with Dave Zirin by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/eos-pod-donateSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/eos-pod-subscribe Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support. Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Bluesky: @therealnews.com Facebook: The Real News Network Twitter: @TheRealNews YouTube: @therealnews Instagram: @therealnewsnetwork Become a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!