Scott Pioli comments on Peyton Manning, returning injured players

Kansas City Chiefs GM Scott Pioli joined guest host Mike Florio to talk about his offseason and the state of the team. Pioli talked about some of his injured players, like RB Jamal Charles and Eric Berry, and how the team actually has to slow them down, because they won’t admit anything about health issues.…

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Alex Morgan breaks down Olympic soccer

U.S. Soccer star Alex Morgan joined the show to talk about the team’s chances in the Olympics and more. Florio asked Morgan why the U.S. women are so good at soccer and the men don’t thrive. Morgan said one of the reasons is men have more options for sports. She grew up looking up to…

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Jeff Wilson tries to explain Josh Hamilton’s “disobedient” comment

Fort-Worth Star Telegram reporter Jeff Wilson joined the show to talk about Josh Hamilton’s recent comments about being “disobedient.” Wilson said you automatically think about Hamilton’s background and think the worst. But Wilson said that it could be something small. “It’s very strange,” Wilson said. “But I really don’t think it’s something that’s going to…

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Darren Rovell on Michael Phelps’ earning power

Sports Business expert Darren Rovell joined the show to talk about Michael Phelps’ earning power and who is profiting off the London Olympics. Rovell said that Michael Phelps has earned $2 million off swimming. He thinks he’s earned $50 or $60 million in sponsorships, and Rovell said his agent thinks there’s $100 million more. Rovell…

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Mike Pereira says replacement officials would hurt integrity of NFL

FOX’s Mike Pereira joined the show to talk about the potential NFL referee work stoppage and more. Pereira said a work stoppage would be very bad. “To me it strongly compromises the integrity of the game,” Pereira said. He said even the best officials miss calls, and it would be much worse with replacement officials. “You…

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Harold Reynolds breaks down MLB trade deadline

MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds joined guest host Mike Florio to break down the trade deadline. H.R. really likes what the Dodgers did adding Hanley Ramirez, Shane Victorino, Ryan Dempster and Brandon League. Reynolds said Magic Johnson was in the clubhouse yesterday getting guys fired up and they believe they have a shot this year.…

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Lee James comments on Chinese swimmer Shiwen, badminton controversy

BBC Olympic analyst Lee James joined the show to talk about some of the controversies in London. James commented on controversy around Chinese swimmer Ye Shiwen, noting she’s improved so dramatically, and that’s why some people have brought up the possibility of doping. James also commented on Michael Phelps’ performance so far. “Clearly he was at…

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