Archive for 2013

Yahoo’s Dan Wetzel joined the show to talk about advancements in the legalization of online poker and how it could affect other sports. Wetzel said UltimatePoker.com has taken a step in creating legal online poker and eventually this could lead to people wagering online in other sports.

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts joined the show to talk about improvements to Wrigley Field. He explained that he wants to take the restrictions that keep them from making money to the Cubs can keep up with competitors. “The neighbors have legitimate concerns,” Ricketts said. “And we are going to put a video board in left…

Hall of Famer David Robinson joined the show to talk about the NBA playoffs and more. Robinson said the Spurs run into trouble against the Warriors when they have trouble getting stops. But he thinks that San Antonio is adjusting a bit and making Stephen Curry take tougher shots. “They’re not giving open looks as…

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson joined the show to talk about trying to keep the Kings. Johnson said he talks to the Maloofs, who own the Kings and appear to want to move the team to Settle, all the time. “Believe it or not, I have a good relationship with them,” Johnson said. He said that…

NBA TV’s Brent Barry joined the show to talk about the NBA playoffs. Barry said that the Chicago Bulls finally realized that they shouldn’t be really challenging the Heat. Barry also weighed in on the Knicks and said that they have several reasons to be worried. He noted Iman Shumpert isn’t quite the same after…

Dan and the Danettes review this unorthodox end-of-game acknowledgement in today’s cold open.