Posts by Alan Guzzi
Seattle’s “Big Dumper” Drops Bombs
Cal Raleigh’s nickname may be “Big Dumper,” but the Mariners catcher has been anything but clunky at the plate. With over 30 homers before June, Raleigh is in rare air—and humble about it. The switch-hitting backstop credits his deep scouting habits and catcher’s perspective for his offensive success. Off the field? He’s just “an average-looking…
Read MoreGolf Reveals Character
Maury Povich’s lie detector may be in retirement, but his stories are still unforgettable. In a conversation full of swing thoughts and surprises, the iconic talk show host reflected on the honesty of golf, the genius of his caddie father, and the time one set of twins had two dads. Povich laughed about his wife…
Read MoreFlorio Breaks Down Off-Season NFL headlines
From stadium politics to quarterback politics, NBC Sports Mike Florio unpacked the NFL’s growing list of contradictions. Teams worth billions begging taxpayers for stadium funding. A league accused of collusion that fans barely blink at. Rodgers? Still got the arm, but should borrow Brady’s brain. And in Pittsburgh, the Tomlin era feels… murky. The NFL…
Read MoreTorre Unpacks Potential NFL Collusion
Pablo Torre peeled back the curtain on the NFL’s quiet war against fully guaranteed contracts. From Deshaun Watson’s deal to Lamar Jackson’s stalled negotiations, Torre points to evidence the league “encouraged” owners to avoid another Cleveland-like move. Why the union didn’t push harder remains the mystery, but texts and exec chatter suggest collusion in everything…
Read MoreJay Bilas Previews NBA Draft
Jay Bilas stopped by the show today to breakdown the first round of the NBA draft. Bilas called Flagg rare, complete, and ahead of his years. But even phenoms have areas to refine, and Flagg’s handle could use work. As for No. 2? Bilas tabs Dylan Harper: physical, smart, and a massive pick and roll…
Read MoreDr. Adickes Prescribes Todd Downward Dog
Dr. Mark Adickes, Super Bowl champ turned Harvard-trained surgeon, says today’s Achilles epidemic isn’t about step-backs or sneakers, it’s about lifestyle. Athletes are faster and stronger than ever, but when the game stops, so does everything else. Passive recovery, less movement, and modern training may be fueling the rise in lower-body injuries. But surgery has…
Read MoreAll Eyes on Spurs
Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill joined the show today. Goodwill explained why Kevin Durant chose Houston, broke down why Victor Wembanyama could be the best player in the sport sooner rather than later, and broke down the San Antonio Spurs options with the No. 2 overall pick.
Read MoreHouston, We Have Firepower
Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Chris Mannix stopped by the show today. Manix explained why this year’s NBA Finals may belong to OKC on paper, but the defining moment will always be Tyrese Haliburton’s injury. The building deflated when he went down, and the narrative shifted. Mannix sees promise in OKC’s core, but reminds us: dynasty…
Read MoreGilbert Arenas a Laker at Heart
3x All NBA Selection Gilbert Arenas joined the show this morning. Arenas shared why he doesn’t think we’ll remember much from this year’s NBA Finals. Discussed why KD and the Lakers’ $10 billion sale stole shine away from the Finals. And broke why the Phoenix Suns plan has him scratching his head. Does Mat Ishbia…
Read MoreLlamas on News, Family, and Finding Balance
NBC news anchor Tom Llamas lives in the fast lane of breaking news. The NBC anchor joined the show to talk about balancing fatherhood with a 24/7 news cycle, reliving Hurricane Katrina, and the heartbreak of being denied a visa to Cuba. Whether he’s reporting from a war zone or catching his kid’s Little League…
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