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Tony Stewart talks about Daytona, Danica and rule changes
Defending Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart joined the show to talk about defending his title. Dan asked if he considers himself a favorite in Daytona. “I can’t say I feel like the favorite,” Stewart said. “Daytona’s such a crap-shoot. There are so many good cars and good drivers.” Stewart talked about some of the changes…
Read MoreChase Budinger talks about competing in dunk contest
Houston Rockets forward Chase Budinger joined the show to talk about competing in the upcoming Slam Dunk contest. Budinger won’t give away “trade secrets” about what he’s going to try to do in the contest. Dan asked Budinger the best dunker in the NBA. He said Blake Griffin. Dan asked if Griffin has dunked on…
Read MoreMike Silver shares details on his Tim Tebow story
Yahoo’s Mike Silver joined the show to talk about his GQ piece on Tim Tebow. Silver said that Brady Quinn was actually not bitter in any way when he made comments that came off as critical of Tebow. In fact, Quinn said things that were similar to a lot of people, who didn’t know how…
Read MoreChris Mannix says Knicks can contend in East
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the latest on Jeremy Lin and more. Mannix stuck up for SI’s second straight Lin cover in a row. He said Lin is the story right now and there’s no other sport moving the needle right now. Mannix thinks that the Knicks can contend for…
Read MoreMcLovin will play against the Harlem Globetrotters
Andrew “McLovin” Perloff will play for the International Elite on Friday night against the Harlem Globetrotters in Bridgeport, CT. You can buy tickets at the Globetrotters’ Web site.
Read MoreMike Tyson talks about wrestling, tattoos and more
Mike Tyson joined the show to talk about what he’s doing these days. Tyson said that he’s been told Hangover III will happen. Tyson said he’s not sure how he’d do in MMA, but he thinks it looks very exciting. Tyson also said that he enjoys pro wrestling. His favorite was Bruno Samartino. Tyson did…
Read MoreAdrian Peterson talks about his health, Vikings’ draft plan
Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson joined the show to talk about his offseason. Peterson said he’ll be able to run on his recovering leg on Feb. 28. Peterson also weighed in on changing his number. He wants to be No. 23, because he was that in hoops in high school. “When you think about 23,…
Read MoreRobert Griffin III looks ahead to the Combine
NFL draft prospect Robert Griffin III joined the show to talk about the upcoming Combine and changing his Pro Day. Griffin explained why Baylor moved his Pro Day. He said it was more fair to him and his teammates to have more scouts at both. Griffin said that he hasn’t talked to the Colts or…
Read MoreKevin Ding says no real help out there for Lakers in trade market
Orange County Register Lakers reporter Kevin Ding joined the show to talk about the latest on the Lakers. Ding said they face a dilemma about what to do next — whether to go for it or consider the long-term prosperity of the team. Ding said that Kobe has a clear agenda — he wants to…
Read MoreKyrie Irving talks about adjusting to NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving joined the show to talk about his season and yesterday’s dramatic victory over the Kings. Dan asked Irving his welcome-to-the-NBA moment. He said covering Kobe Bryant and then coming down and hitting a jumper on him. Dan asked if he talked trash. Irving said “you don’t talk trash to…
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