Mike Florio thinks that Judge will lift NFL lockout

Profootballtalk.com editor Mike Florio joined the show to talk about a report Judge Susan Nelson could rule to lift the lockout next week. Right now, it’s pretty unclear what that would mean. “I don’t think free agency would start in the immediate future,” Florio said. Florio said there would be no rush on either side.…

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Rich Eisen has Lockout update, draft analysis

NFL Network Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the latest Lockout news. Eisen said that little progress is being made now because everything is getting tied up in the legal process. “The lawyers are ruling the day,” Eisen said. “Why strike a deal now, because we don’t know if we’ll have the upper…

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Jon Heyman explains why MLB took over the Dodgers

SI.com’s Jon Heyman joined the show to talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers and why Major League Baseball took over the franchise. Heyman said owner Frank McCourt has not made a good case to hold on to the team. Especially now that he’s split financially with his wife. “There’s no evidence he can afford this…

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Kevin Ding says Thunder could pose problems for Lakers

Orange County Register Lakers reporter Kevin Ding joined the show to talk about the NBA playoffs. “I think Oklahoma City is the team the Lakers will end up matching up with in the [Western Conference] finals is the Thunder,” Ding said. Ding thinks that the Thunder will pose problems for the Lakers. Ding pointed out…

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Tim McCarver talks about radar guns, pitchers cheating

FOX baseball analyst Tim McCarver joined the show to talk about the big stories around the league. McCarver actually does believe that Aroldis Chapman is throwing a legit 106 mph or at least close. Because he’s seen radar guns exagerate speeds, but not that much. McCarver said overall speed is not the biggest deal. It’s…

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Kelly Tripucka says Knicks deserve credit, but can’t get it done

MSG analyst Kelly Tripucka joined the show to talk about the Knicks’ tough losses to the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. Tripucka said he’s been very impressed with the energy and defense the Knicks have displayed. But they have to be frustrated they can’t hold on to a lead and execute at…

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Charles Davis says Von Miller safest bet in draft; evaluates Newton

NFL Network analyst Charles Davis joined the show to talk about the schedule release and the NFL Draft. Davis said that the NFL is brilliant by putting out the schedule right now. They’re keeping positive stories going and not focusing on the labor problems. Dan asked Davis if there was a sure thing in the…

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Cedric Maxwell says Celtics will in five, ‘Melo should take big shot

WEEI Celtics analyst Cedric Maxwell joined the show to discuss the Boston-New York series. “My major concern is what happened last night on the offensive glass,” Maxwell said. He said the Knicks are killing them with offensive rebounds and make this a longer series. But Maxwell thinks that the Celtics are just more talented and…

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Dan: Knicks don’t know how to win close games

Dan weighed in on the Celtics’ dramatic 96-93 win over the Knicks. He thought Boston coach Doc Rivers was right  … the Celtics were lucky to win. Dan said as soon as Amar’e Stoudemire went out, Carmelo Anthony knew he was the man, and we saw the same player from Denver. Dan thinks the Knicks…

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Jimmie Johnson explains why you need teammates in NASCAR

Five-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson joined the show to talk about his win at Talledega and the help he got from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Johnson talked about why you need teammates in NASCAR. “It’s one of the necessary evils of restrictor plate racing today,” Johnson said. Johnson said not having a teammate can cost you four…

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