Posts by Alan Guzzi
Marks explains second Apron to fifth graders (Us)
ESPN Front office insider Bobby Marks joined the show with some insight into a wild NBA offseason. From the Bucks parting ways with Dame Lillard to Indiana’s frontcourt shake-up, Marks sees both risk and opportunity. He believes Giannis is now more likely to stay, with Chris Paul maybe on the Bucks radar. He’s high on…
Read MorePatience and Play Action
Bill Cowher, Hall of Fame coach and Super Bowl champion, joined the show with insight on the evolving Steelers identity. He praised the team’s patience with T.J. Watt’s situation and embraced the urgency driving Pittsburgh’s offseason moves—highlighting a commitment to the run game and Aaron Rodgers’ veteran leadership. Cowher also reflected on painful playoff memories,…
Read MoreAnother NBA Betting Scandal?
Malik Beasley may have just cost himself a $42 million deal—not with poor play, but with poor judgment. Reports of the Pistons sharpshooter being investigated for illegal betting have reignited concerns Dan Patrick has voiced before: athletes gambling on sports isn’t just risky, it’s reckless. Beasley “bet on himself,” but not in the way agents…
Read MoreSeattle’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.
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