Tim Layden says Bolt a bigger name around world than Phelps

Sports Illustrated’s Tim Layden joined guest host Glenn Ordway to talk about Usain Bolt’s dramatic 100m win and more. Layden said that he didn’t expect to see Bolt win again like that. He said Bolt has always had the talent, but his career hit bumps because of injuries and his aversion to training hard. Ordway…

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Dan checks in from London, weighs in on Bolt, Dream Team

Dan called in from London to update us on everything he’s doing over at the Olympics. Dan said that he spent time talking to Doc Rivers about the Celtics and the Olympics. Dan said that Rovers seems reenergized about coaching the Celtics. Dan said the Dream Team has to guard against being lethargic. He said…

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Ato Boldon weighs in on Usain Bolt’s gold medal

NBC track and field analyst Ato Boldon joined the show to discuss Usain Bolt’s 100m victory last night in London. Boldon said that he up until recently, he thought Yohan Blake had a great chance to beat Bolt. But then he remembered that Bolt steps up on the biggest stage. Boldon said people were reading…

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Roger Goodell comments on Drew Brees, HGH and Olympics

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell joined guest host Mike Florio to talk about the big issues around the League. Florio asked Goodell if he wants football into the Olympics. “Absolutely,” Goodell said. “We’re already taking steps to get IOC recognition.” Goodell said 64 countries play the sport now and it’s still growing. Florio asked if he’s talked…

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Ryan Lochte evaluates his performance at Olympics

Olympic gold medalist swimmer Ryan Lochte joined the show to talk about his accomplishments and what’s next. Lochte recapped his performance. “I had some ups and down this Olympics,” Lochte said. “I had some swims I wish I could have done better.” Lochte said that he’s going to try to swim more events at the next…

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Rowdy Gaines says he thinks Phelps could get bored and return

NBC swimming analyst Rowdy Gaines joined the show to talk about the Olymics and Michael Phelps. Gaines said he wasn’t worried about Phelps when he came in fourth in the 400 IM because he didn’t train for that. Gaines said that Phelps came back and was himself in other events, and he didn’t consider him…

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Cardinals’ Patrick Peterson says he’s a cornerback first, returner second

Arizona Cardinals second-year player Patrick Peterson joined guest host Mike Florio to talk about the upcoming season. Florio asked him if he likes being called punt returner/corner or corner/punt returner. “I definitely like cornerback/punt returner,” Peterson said. Peterson said he learns a lot covering Larry Fitzgerald in practice and he hasn’t seen anyone better out…

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Nathan Adrian talks about dramatic gold medal victory

Gold medalist Nathan Adrian joined guest host Mike Florio to talk about winning the 100m freestyle in dramatic fashion. Adrian said that his first thought was the check the scoreboard, and even after that, he still had to double-check. Adrian talked about what an honor it will be to be on the relay team with…

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