Darren Rovell on Michael Phelps’ earning power

Sports Business expert Darren Rovell joined the show to talk about Michael Phelps’ earning power and who is profiting off the London Olympics. Rovell said that Michael Phelps has earned $2 million off swimming. He thinks he’s earned $50 or $60 million in sponsorships, and Rovell said his agent thinks there’s $100 million more. Rovell…

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Mike Pereira says replacement officials would hurt integrity of NFL

FOX’s Mike Pereira joined the show to talk about the potential NFL referee work stoppage and more. Pereira said a work stoppage would be very bad. “To me it strongly compromises the integrity of the game,” Pereira said. He said even the best officials miss calls, and it would be much worse with replacement officials. “You…

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Harold Reynolds breaks down MLB trade deadline

MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds joined guest host Mike Florio to break down the trade deadline. H.R. really likes what the Dodgers did adding Hanley Ramirez, Shane Victorino, Ryan Dempster and Brandon League. Reynolds said Magic Johnson was in the clubhouse yesterday getting guys fired up and they believe they have a shot this year.…

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Lee James comments on Chinese swimmer Shiwen, badminton controversy

BBC Olympic analyst Lee James joined the show to talk about some of the controversies in London. James commented on controversy around Chinese swimmer Ye Shiwen, noting she’s improved so dramatically, and that’s why some people have brought up the possibility of doping. James also commented on Michael Phelps’ performance so far. “Clearly he was at…

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Chris Collins breaks down Team USA basketball, competition

U.S.A. men’s basketball assistant coach Chris Collins joined the show to talk about the team’s chances in London. Collins said that one positive of playing a team like Tunisia is that you can play some of the guys who don’t get a lot of run. He said going into the game they knew they wanted…

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Kevin Millar breaks down MLB trade deadline

MLB Network’s Kevin Millar joined guest host Mike Florio to break down the trade deadline. Millar said that the Phillies should be the most active team today, and the Dodgers will add pieces. Millar said the Dodgers are building quickly and could be a World Series contender already. Millar had interesting comments on the Red Sox.…

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