Dan Patrick Show
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Bobby Valentine talks about Red Sox’ turnaround, Boston media
Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine joined the show to talk about his team’s turnaround. Dan asked the last time he gave a speech to the team. He said a few weeks ago, they had a little meeting. But he said it wasn’t too intense … he just urged them to play better. Dan asked…
Read MoreDara Torres talks about missing out on Olympics, says it’s time to retire
Olympic legend Dara Torres joined the show to talk about her effort to make the Olympic team and more. Dan asked her reaction when she realized she finished fourth in qualifiers and wouldn’t be on the team. “I was shocked,” Torres said. Torres said this was her last time trying to qualify for the Olympics. “It’s been…
Read MoreErin Andrews explains why she left ESPN, her self-image differing from public persona
Erin Andrews joined the show to talk about her decision to leave ESPN for FOX. Andrews said “it was time I got a kick in my rear.” She said that she wants a new challenge. “I have a chance to work in the NFL. I have a chance to work the baseball playoffs,” Andrews said.…
Read MoreChris Mannix says Nets likely not offering enough to get Dwight Howard
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the latest Dwight Howard rumors and more. Mannix said the Nets are trying to offer Marshawn Brooks, Brooks Lopez, other players and a series of first-round picks for Howard. But Mannix doesn’t think this is a strong enough package to really convince Orlando to pull…
Read MoreDoc Rivers comments on the future of his big three and growth of Rajon Rondo
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers joined the show to talk about his offseason and more. Rivers said that Garnett could have gotten more money, but wanted to help the team. Rivers explained that he hugged KG at the end of the season and it looked like a good-bye hug, but it wasn’t at all. He…
Read MoreKevin Millar says Dodgers need to be creative to trade for hitting, weighs in on steroids era
MLB Network analyst Kevin Millar joined the show to talk about the big stories in baseball as we approach the All-Star Game. Millar said the Dodgers need to get hitting before the trade deadline, but they’re going to have to be creative. He said they should forget about Carlos Lee, because he immediately balked, and…
Read MoreMike Bianchi: Dwight Howard has to open up trade list
Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi joined the show to talk about the latest Dwight Howard news. “Essentialy he is playing hardball with the Magic,” Bianchi said. Howard is forcing them to trade him to the Brooklyn Nets. Bianchi thinks Howard needs to open up his trade list. Bianchi thinks that the Magic should play hardball,…
Read MoreSusan Candiotti discusses email trail at Penn State
CNN national correspondent Susan Candiotti joined the show to talk about her report on Penn State administrators emailing about how to handle Jerry Sandusky. Candiotti explained that the emails showed the administrators had a plan, that included contacting child welfare services. Candiotti said then there were more emails that apparently changed that plan. “This appears to…
Read MoreTim Layden explains why Allyson Felix won’t bow out of 100m competition
Sports Illustrated’s Tim Layden joined the show to talk about the Allyson Felix, Jeneba Tarmoh controversy. Layden said that as of late last night Tarmoh didn’t want to race, but U.S. Track officials are working on getting her to change her mind. Dan asked if this wasn’t the Olympics, would we have had a winner…
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