Al Michaels talks about his history of covering Olympics

NBC broadcaster Al Michaels joined the show to talk about the upcoming Olympics. Dan asked if he could watch one event, which would it be. Michaels said the 100 meter dash final.He said he covered track at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and loved it ever since. He said he covered it with an all-star…

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Frank Lampard on touring U.S., Beckham and Olympics, Rooney

Chelsea star Frank Lampard joined the show to talk about touring the United States. Lampard said that English players are looking more at MLS, and are impressed with the growing crowds. He said he saw David Beckham recently. “He loves the league,” Lampard said. “You could see how entwined he is with that club.” Lampard said…

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Matt Barkley talks about decision to stay at USC

USC quarterback Matt Barkley joined the show to talk about his decision to forego the draft last season and more. Barkley said that he may not have come back to USC if the Trojans were not eligible for bowls this year. But he said that he hasn’t had any regrets about staying. Dan asked Barkley…

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Peter Gammons weighs in on Bryce Harper and Mike Trout

MLB Network’s Peter Gammons joined the show to talk about the big stories around baseball. Gammons weighed in on Bryce Harper’s recent run-in with Ozzie Guillen. Gammons said he’s spent time with Harper and he has no problem with the Nationals rookie.  “I find him to be very good at deferring to veteran players,” Gammons…

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John Smoltz on Nationals’ pitch limit for Strasburg

MLB Network analyst John Smoltz joined the show to talk about the Nationals’ dilemma with Stephen Strasburg’s pitch count and more. Smoltz said that both sides are saying the right thing — the Nats are saying they’ll sit him, Strasburg is saying you’ll have to rip the ball out of my hand. “My only contention…

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