Should James Harrison be fined?

That’s today’s poll: The NFL, the Steelers or no one. Dan thinks if anyone’s gonna whack Harrison, it should be the team. What do you think? And if you’re going to fine Harrison, what specific aspect of the article will get him in most trouble?

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Jim Riggleman explains why he left Washington Nationals job

Former Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman joined the show to talk about why he left the team and what’s next. Riggleman talked about how he reached his final decision to quit. “It wasn’t a plan,” Riggleman said. “It was really just something that was building. It’s kind of a lose-lose situation. I wish I was…

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Paul Konerko calls HR Derby ‘awkward,’ comments on Guillen

Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko joined the show to talk about his season and the All-Star Break. Konerko talked about the Home Run Derby. He’s been in one. “It’s a very awkward feeling,” Konerko said, referring it to as batting practice in front of millions of fans. “You just swing like an animal…

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Who would you put on the SI cover this week?

We’re having a heated debate today. Would you put Derek Jeter or the U.S. Women’s Soccer team on the cover of Sports Illustrated this week? Hit the poll or add your comments below. Dan pointed out the timing of the Women’s World Cup makes it more difficult. The U.S. team could lose to France on…

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Seth Meyers comments on Jeter, hosting ESPYs

Saturday Night Live star and ESPYs host Seth Meyers joined the show to talk about this week’s big show and more. Meyers said that Derek Jeter would be a great topic for a roast, because the best roasts are for people who everyone likes. “I think Jeter would be more fun because A-Rod would to…

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Joe Buck talks about throat illness, Vin Scully

FOX broadcaster Joe Buck joined the show to preview the All-Star Game and more. Buck talked about getting sick earlier this season and not knowing if his voice would come back. Buck said that he had a virus that affected the nerves in his left vocal chord. When it first struck, Buck said he couldn’t…

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Steiner: Derek Jeter surprised fan gave ball up so quickly

Steiner Sports memorabilia expert Brandon Steiner joined the show to talk about the value of the equipment involved in Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit. Steiner said that on Friday he would have said that the ball was worth $100,000. But he said they got calls where people were offering over $200,000. He said he thinks it’s…

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