Welcome!
Heya folks - thanks for stopping by. This is my little home on the internet to share stories and interviews about sports - and sometimes other things, like music and, maybe even consumer tips. Bottom line - sports is a part of our lives. Here, I'll try to bring the two together.
Correspond with Jared at jmax@cbs.com.
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ESPN Picture: Live Shot or Lie Shot?
Something wasn't right about ESPN's presentation of a baseball game. READ MORE >>
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Jared Max Blogs from Arizona
Read what Jared is thinking!
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7 Most Intriguing Sports Stories of '07
As the year comes to an end, many people come up with top ten lists of things that happened. Well, WCBS Newsradio 880 Sports Director Jared Max is taking a different approach to a year in review.
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Tommy Lasorda Has a New Book
He talked about 'I Live for This!' with Jared Max on Monday, November 12, 2007.
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Jared Max Hoops It Up with the New Jersey Nets
Click the picture to watch the video.
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In Love with High Definition
Check out Jared's latest blog entry, along with photos and today's Maxed Out Sports segment.
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Guess Which Legendary British Rock Band is Back?!?!
Jared Max speaks with Squeeze' lead singer Glenn Tilbrook. (Full interview)
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Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
This is how the Macy*s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, which takes place over the East River, looked from the other side of the Hudson River.
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MLB Scorer Howie Karpin
Jared Max talked to him about his new book and more.
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NFL Draft Recap
Jared Max talked to The Record's Vinny DiTrani.
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Hungerthon Winner Tries Her Hand at Sportcasting
BU senior Carly Miller's sportcast recorded on Wednesday, April 18, 2007.
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I Scored a Triple-Double
Things Really Do Happen in Threes. Generally, I don't believe in this kind of stuff. When I was at Hofstra, one of my professors, Warren Mintz, told our class how we, as humans, attach stories to events, sometimes to make difficult times seemeasier.
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Spring Training 2007 - Audio, Photos, Blogs, and More
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Jared Max and Joe Namath
What's going on in the minds of the Super Bowl players? Jared Max talks with football great, Joe Namath.
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Jared Max and Andy Rooney
While in Miami covering the Super Bowl XLI, Jared catches up with CBS' Andy Rooney.
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Max in Miami - February 2, 2007
WCBS Sports Director Jared Max is in South Florida for the big football game. He captured these images on Friday, February 2, 2007.
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Jared Max in Miami for the Big Game
WCBS Sports Director took his camera with him to Miami for the big game and captured these images on Thursday, February 1, 2007.
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NETSational
At age 59, Jeri Kadison is the youngest member of the New Jersey Nets' senior dance team, NETSensation.
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Jared Max Talks Sports with Governor Jon Corzine
Listen to the sportscast.
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Sports Columnist Ian O'Connor Switches Newspapers
Twice named "Best Columnist in America" by the Associates Press, Ian O'Connor is joining The Record of Bergen County, leaving his job with The Journal News and USA Today.
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Talking Baseball
Jared Max with Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci
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The Nets Senior Dancers Tryouts
WCBS Newsradio 880 Sports Director Jared Max went to the tryouts for the New Jersey Nets' Senior Dancers on Monday, November 20, 2006. Check it out inside.
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NY Boys' Club All-Sports Hall of Fame Dinner
I had to call my father just to tell him with whom I was sharing a cocktail reception. Sports legends were everywhere -- from baseball's Brooks Robinson and Robin Roberts to basketball greats Oscar Robertson and Bob Pettit. There was no shortage of icons at the 31st annual All-Sports Hall of Fame Dinner, presented by the Boys Club of New York. Check out my photos and interviews inside.
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Basketball Legend Oscar Robertson
Listen to the Jared Max interview.
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Click here to check out Jared's 2006 baseball playoff blog!
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'It was pine tar.'
SI.com's Jon Heyman talks to Jared Max about cheating in Major League Baseball.
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JARED MAX: Would Tiger Woods beat you?
JACK NICKLAUS: I wouldn't think so.
WCBS Newsradio 880's Sports Director spoke with the 'Golden Bear' about his third annual Heart and Stroke Challenge. Promoting cardiovascular health awarness, Jack Nicklaus answered Jared's questions about golf course design, the greatest holes he ever playes, how he balances his love for golf with his love for family, what it takes to win a major event, and how he feels about Tiger Woods.
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Forget ARod - Here's a fellow for all fans to root for.
Jared Max talks with David Eckstein, the All-Star shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals.
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My Summer Concert Series
Roger Waters, Tom Petty, John Fogerty, Glenn Tilbrook & the Fluffers, and More!
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Jared Max's 2006 U.S. Open Photos
WCBS Newsradio 880's Sports Director and morning Sports Anchor Jared Max shares his view of the 2006 U.S. Open.
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Dave Winfield - The Answer to a Great Trivia Question
Dave Winfield was one of my favorite athletes. I watched him play hundreds of baseball games and always marveled at his imposing presence.
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Giorgio Chinaglia: My First Sports Hero
As a child growing up in New Jersey in the late seventies, I spent many afternoons at Giants Stadium, watching Cosmos soccer games. While the team was overstuffed with international stars, nobody produced like Giorgio Chinaglia.
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Tommy Lasorda Visits WCBS -- Raises Awareness of High Blood Pressure
Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda visited our studios this morning. He was here to speak with WCBS sports director Jared Max and raise awareness about high blood pressure.
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2006 NBA Draft
Jared Max with Nets GM Ed Stefanski
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Jon Heyman Headed to Sports Illustrated
After seventeen years at Newsday, sports columnist Jon Heyman is leaving to work for Sports Illustrated, primarily with the magazine's website SI.com. Inside: Jared's interview with the longtime columnist.
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Wimbledon's New Dress Code
Steve Flink talks to Jared Max from the All England Club
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Earl 'The Pearl' Visits WCBS
New York Knicks legend Earl "The Pearl" Monroe stopped by the WCBS studios today, his third visit in the last two years. The Pro Basketbal Hall of Famer spoke with Jared Max about a mens' health issue he has been raising awareness for -- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
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Could NYC Become Like New Orleans?
Bestselling author Douglas Brinkley visited the WCBS studios to talk about his newest book, "The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast". Through his lengthy research, Brinkley details how political leaders -- from New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin to President Bush -- dropped the ball before, during and after last August's monumental storm.
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Jared Max's Nets Playoff Photo Gallery
Jared Max, WCBS Newsradio 880's Sports Director, was at the Friday, May 12, 2006 New Jersey Nets game, number 3 in the series with the Miami Heat. Here are his photos from the Continental Airlines Arena.
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Halloween + Mardi Gras = Carnivale
Picture a parade in Greenwich Village. Add more costumes and throw in Mardi Gras attended by thousands of Italians. Food and drink everywhere. More drinks. More drunks. People in costumes ranging from the movie gremlin, Gizmo and Winnie the Pooh to men dressed as Shaquille O'Neal and one wearing a New York Mets uniform. As well, idiots decked out in soldier gear and KKK-wear.
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One Olympian Draws Inspiration From Father Lost on 9/11
Over four years since 9/11, Kathleen Kauth of Saratoga Springs
continues to draw inspiration from her father, who perished in the
terror attacks while working on the the 85th floor of the World Trade
Center.
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