Solotaroff talks about interviewing James Harrison

Men’s Journal editor Robert Solotaroff joined the show to talk about his profile of Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison. Solotaroff said he spent about four days with Harrison. “If James were a one-act play, the stage direction would be ‘enter ranting,’” Solotaroff said. Solotaroff said that people calling Harrison a “thug” don’t know what they’re…

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Robert Lusetich says it’s unfair to compare Rory to Tiger

FOX golf analyst Rober Lusethich joined the show to talk about the British Open and the conditions at Royal St. George’s. Lusetich said the wind has died down. It was a real problem yesterday and if it had kept up, Lusetich would have made it hard to break 80. Lusetich said that Rory McIlroy didn’t…

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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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