Posts by Alan Guzzi
DP Show Goes Around the Horn
He’s not calling it a midlife crisis—he feels energized, proud, and ready for what’s next. After learning through the New York Post that Around the Horn is set to end, he dug in, offered ideas, and embraced the moment. From April Fools stunts to raw conversations about grief, he grew on-air and off. While his…
Read MoreDame Time? More Like Trade Time
ESPN Senior NBA Writer Brian Windhorst isn’t ready to predict LeBron’s final chapter—but he’s certain the King’s legacy was cemented after winning the title in 2016. In a wide-ranging chat, the ESPN insider said he’s more confident Steph retires a Warrior than LeBron a Laker. He also believes the NBA landscape won’t shift until Giannis…
Read MoreRebecca Lowe’s Crystal Palace Dream Comes True
Rebecca Lowe is floating. After Crystal Palace’s magical FA Cup triumph at Wembley, the NBC Sports host called it one of the top three days of her life—right behind her wedding and having her son. She cried before kickoff, cried at the anthem, cried at the final whistle. Lowe calls the win “emotionally exhausting and…
Read MoreTirico Talks Primetime, MJ, and a Surprise Derby Detour
Mike Tirico joined the show fresh off the NFL schedule release — and a minor Kentucky Derby allergy scare — to break down the biggest takeaways from opening week to primetime overload. Tirico touched on the Steelers-Jets opener, the heavy spotlight on Kansas City, and how NBC might tap into Michael Jordan’s presence.
Read More“We’re excited about the kid from Duke”
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd opened up about a whirlwind season that saw Luka Doncic traded, title hopes recalibrated, and a potential franchise cornerstone—Cooper Flagg—land in Dallas. While Kidd is still set on fulfilling the draft process, he couldn’t hide his excitement about “the kid from Duke.”
Read MoreTucker Breaks Down NFL Schedule Release
Ross Tucker joined the show to unpack the NFL schedule release and didn’t hold back. From the Cowboys’ cushy slate to the Falcons somehow landing five primetime games, he raised eyebrows. As for the Steelers-Jets Week 1 matchup? Tucker thinks the league knows something we don’t — like maybe Aaron Rodgers wearing black and yellow.…
Read More“About Damn Time”
Hall of Famer Johnny Bench stopped by the show today to reflect on MLB’s decision to reinstate Pete Rose, calling it “the perfect time” as the Reds are set to honor the hit king in Cincinnati this week. Bench believes Rose’s name will eventually land in Cooperstown, but acknowledges it will still be a process.
Read MoreNick Wright Has Knicks Fever
First Things First host Nick Wright joined us today to talk about Pete Rose’s reinstatement, and how baseball can’t pretend controversial legends never existed. Plus, the guys touched on LeBron’s future, Giannis’ dilemma, and why the Knicks are the heart of New York — even with the Nets in Brooklyn.
Read MoreJalen Brunson’s Superpower
NBA on TNT contributor Greg Anthony joined the show to push back on the “Tatum’s not a star” narrative, saying the Celtics forward might not be box office — but he’s elite and underappreciated. He also weighed in on the Cooper Flagg lottery fallout, the danger of leaking Luka trade rumors, and why every team…
Read More“It’s not rigged — but it looks bad”
Mad Dog Russo joined the show and raised some pointed questions about the NBA’s draft lottery. With Dallas landing the No. 1 pick and Cooper Flagg, Russo questioned how franchises like Utah and Charlotte keep getting left out. “It’s not rigged — but it looks bad,” he said. From talk of incentivizing post-elimination wins to…
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