Sports Archive

Discussion featuring Columbia Athletics (including lacrosse, softball, baseball and basketball) and the addition of an Ivy League conference tournament. Hosted by Ryan Young with panelist Ben Wang.

Kristyn and Coach Smith discuss the past weekend's split at the P's and look ahead to saying goodbye to the seniors in their last weekend of Ivy play.

Kristyn Brundidge talks to head men's basketball coach Kyle Smith after an impressive 2-0 weekend at Dartmouth and Harvard. They talk about Rosenberg's redemption, a dominant defensive performance in Hanover, and look ahead to a matchup against undefeated Yale.

Extensive discussion on Columbia Basketball, three days before the start of the 2016 14-Game Tournaments. Also NFL talk and more. Hosted by Ryan Young with Kristyn Brundidge and Yale Reisman.

WKCR Sports Programmers Yale Riesman and Bridgette Tolbert interview football head coach Al Bagnoli after a 24-16 loss to the Harvard Crimson.

WKCR Sports Department Head Kristyn Brundidge talks to Football Head Coach Al Bagnoli about the previous week's win at Yale and the upcoming matchup against Harvard.

Our first interview with Coach Bagnoli. He and Kristyn discuss camp, what are appropriate expectations for this season, and look ahead to the Fordham game.

Firing Lion from Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Hosted by Kristyn Brundidge with panelists Ben and Dante. The panel discusses the return of Friday South Lawn practices to Columbia Football. Head Coach Al Bagnoli gives his first thoughts on the upcoming season and depth chart. In other news, Geno Smith and IK Enemkpali have a disagreement and the new NBA schedule is out.

Firing Lion from Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Hosted by Kristyn Brundidge with panelists Ben W., Yale R., and guest Ryan Young. The group discuss Grant Mullins' return to basketball in the fall, the MLB trade deadline, the greatest fortnight in New York Mets history, and read some of Tom Brady's emails.

A Firing Lion Special! A condensed broadcast of the Men's Basketball CIT Quarterfinal between Columbia and Yale. Originally broadcast on Wednesday, March XX, 2014, this game was the rubber match for the Lions and Bulldogs, who split their season series. Hosted by Miles Johnson, Play-by-Play by Kristyn Brundidge and Color Commentary by Rick Henry

July 29, 2015 Firing Lion - Host Kristyn Brundidge and panelists Max Rettig and Ben W. are back from hiatus! The group dicusses the Ivy League Football TV schedule. Then, they discuss the impending MLB trade deadline with Yankees, Tigers, Jays, and Mets talk (including a live trade on the air). Tom Brady's suspension appeal fails and the Arizona Cardinals hire a female linebackers' coach - a first in the NFL.

Firing Lion from July 8, 2015 Hosted by Kristyn Brundidge, featuring Yale and Ben. The panel discusses the USWNT's Women's World Cup triumph, emoji wars in the NBA, and the upcoming Championship weekend at Wimbledon.

Firing Lion from Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Hosted by Kristyn Brundidge with panelists Dante Guarneri and Ben. WKCR Sports discusses the draft before having their own to see who can craft the best, barely-functional team.

Firing Lion from June 17, 2017. Hosted by Kristyn Brundidge with panelists Yale Reisman and Jacki Diggs. The panel discussess the Stanley Cup Final, hockey's mass appeal, and the conclusion of the NBA Finals

Firing Lion from Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Hosted by Kristyn Brundidge with panelists Yale Reisman, Dante Guarneri, and Ben. Topics include the incoming Men's Basketball freshman class, Columbia Baseball players in the draft, and LOTS of NBA Finals talk.

Firing Lion from Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Hosted by Kristyn Brundidge with panelists Dan Radov, Yale Reisman, and Ryan Young. Topics include: Columbia Baseball's historic weekend at the Coral Gables Regionals, FIFA President Sepp Blatter's resignation, and a brief preview of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Following Columbia Baseball's elimination from the NCAA Tournament after a loss to Miami in the Coral Gables Regional Final, head coach Brett Boretti spoke with Ryan Young for one final time about his team's historic season.

Highlights and reaction from arguably Columbia Baseball's greatest win in program history. The three-time defending Ivy League Champions defeated #5 Miami, 3-0, to win its third game in the 2015 NCAA Coral Gables Regional. Announcer: Ryan Young. Reaction from freshmen pitchers Bryce Barr and Zack Bahm, who combined to toss eight scoreless, two-hit innings, in addition to reaction from head coach Brett Boretti.

An abridged Firing Lion from May 28, 2015. Hosted by Kristyn Brundidge with Panelists Ryan Young and Yale Reisman. Topics include Columbia Baseball's upcoming trip to Regionals and the USDOJ's charges brought against FIFA officials.

Highlights and reaction from Columbia Baseball's second win in the Coral Gables Region of the 2015 NCAA Tournament. The three-time defending Ivy League Champions defeated Florida International University, 4-3, to eliminate the Panthers from the tournament. Announcer: Ryan Young. Reaction from junior outfielder Robb Paller and head coach Brett Boretti.

Following Columbia's historic day with a pair of regional wins against FIU and the #5 overall seed in the NCAA Tourney, Miami, Ryan Young spoke with baseball head coach Brett Boretti and freshman pitcher Bryce Barr.