MLB Hall of Famer David Ortiz will always be known as “Big Papi” to Boston Red Sox fans, but the now-retired slugger is content to simply be “dad” these days. Ortiz’s son D’Angelo Ortiz is currently chasing his own dreams of baseball stardom, p

Volleyball Stars Logan and Shaye Eggleston

Nov 30th, 2023 36m 27s

After graduating and winning a national title for the University of Texas, volleyball superstar Logan Eggleston is now playing professionally in Turkey and has become a leading advocate for the game. Her sister, Shaye Eggleston, is a rising vol

Olympic Water Polo Family Erich, Aria and Makenzie Fischer

Nov 16th, 2023 35m 17s

Makenzie and Aria Fischer set NCAA records while building a water polo dynasty at Stanford. They simultaneously led Team USA to Olympic gold. Host Jon Frankel talks to the sisters about learning the sport from their dad, Erich Fischer, a fello

French Open Champions Luke and Murphy Jensen

Nov 2nd, 2023 38m 34s

The Jensen Brothers, Luke and Murphy, shook up tennis in the 1990s with their play and personalities, winning the French Open doubles title, and transcending the sport. The brothers talk with host Jon Frankel about the price they paid for star

Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix and Wes Felix

Oct 19th, 2023 41m 22s

Allyson Felix has more Olympic medals than any other track and field athlete in U.S. history, including a walk-off Gold medal win in her last Olympic Games. But her greatest triumph may have come off the track, as she fought for the maternal ri

NBA Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway Sr. and NBA Superstar Tim Hardaway Jr.

Oct 5th, 2023 31m 11s

Tim Hardaway was a game-changing playmaker with the Golden State Warriors and the Miami Heat. Tim Hardaway, Jr. wanted to follow in his Hall of Fame footsteps and has made a name for himself in the NBA as a lethal outside shooter. Host Jon Fra

U.S. Soccer Great John Harkes and MLS Star Ian Harkes

Sep 21st, 2023 33m 7s

John Harkes helped awaken soccer fever in the United States as captain of the US Men’s national team during the 1994 World Cup. His son Ian Harkes pursued the “family business,” and is currently playing for the New England Revolution in the MLS

NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and sons Kade and E.J. Warner

Sep 7th, 2023 34m 28s

Host Jon Frankel sits down with NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and his sons, up-and-coming players Kade & E.J. Warner, to discuss the significance of family, philanthropy, and football.The Warners share their views on how the game of football h

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Welcome to Heart of the Game

Aug 31st, 2023 2m 9s

On Heart of the Game, host Jon Frankel (HBO Real Sports) sits down with some of the biggest families in sports to get inside what’s really making them tick. What roles have their families and self care played in their paths to championship glor

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