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Lee Jenkins on how he got LeBron James story
Sports Illustrated’s Lee Jenkins joined the show to talk about co-writing LeBron James’ essay announcing he was going to the Cavaliers. Jenkins said that he’s interviewed LeBron often and this was no different: “I interviewed him like I always interviewed him. He was in a hotel, very relaxed.” Jenkins said that he thinks this wasn’t…
Read MoreCal Ripken Jr. on LeBron, playing in hometown
Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. joined the show to talk about the MLB All-Star Game and more. Ripken, who played his whole career in his hometown of Baltimore, commented on LeBron James going back to Cleveland. “There was only one time I thought seriously about leaving Baltimore,” Ripken said. ” I was a free…
Read MoreJoe Buck on calling ASG, his father, 3-man booth
FOX’s Joe Buck joined the show from Minnesota, the home of the MLB All-Star game. Buck commented on the LeBron story and said he prefers guys who stay in one place for their whole career — like Derek Jeter. He also shared an impersonation of his dad Jack and talked about being in a three-man…
Read MoreLe Batard: LeBron left Miami for PR reasons
Miami Herald columnist and ESPN’s Dan Le Batard joined the show to share the Miami angle on LeBron James. Le Batard thinks that this was No. 1 a public relations decision. Le Batard said he went to Miami to “not be the guy who hasn’t won a championship.” He said that it was a “PR…
Read MoreDid Danettes ruin Dan’s weekend party?
Paulie’s historic Cougar of the Week
Todd didn’t do a Cougar this week, so Paulie took over and may or may not have crossed the line with this week’s Cougar of the Week: Todd’s wife Jen.
Read MoreOurand: Soccer ratings high, but not chasing football
Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand joined the show to weigh in on the meaning of the World Cup ratings. Ourand said that as impressive as they were, they’re nothing like the NFL. Ourand doesn’t think soccer is going to make any kind of dent into football’s hold as the ratings King in America.
Read MoreFlorio: Manziel would be wise to tone it down
Profootballtalk and NBC analyst Mike Florio joined the show to talk about an arbitrator ruling Jimmy Graham is truly a tight end. He said that the whole issue points to a gaping flaw in the franchise tag rule with pass-catching TEs. Florio also weighed in Johnny Manziel and said he’s putting a lot of faith…
Read MoreSam Amick on Carmelo’s best options
USA Today’s Sam Amick joined the show to talk about NBA free agency and more. Amick said that the money is much bigger in New York. But the team is not good and not going to easily be able to get better. Amick said the next two choices are Houston and Chicago. Amick said that…
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