Heyman: Selig and McCourt are ‘arch-enemies’

SI.com’s Jon Heyman joined the show to talk about the future of the Los Angeles Dodgers and free agency. Heyman said the relationship with Bud Selig and Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is in bad shape. “At this point they’re arch-enemies,” Heyman said. “Bud Selig certainly regrets giving the team to Frank McCourt. The guy didn’t…

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Byron Scott explains why Cavs took Irving No. 1

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Byron Scott joined the show to talk about the NBA Draft and more. “We just thought Kyrie was the best player int he draft,” Scott said. “With the No. 1 pick, obviously you have to pick the best player.” Scott said that they think Irving is the best player, regardless of…

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Derrick Williams surprised he didn’t go No. 1

New Minnesota Timberwolves forward Derrick Williams joined the show to talk about getting drafted. Williams said he wen to the Mall of Americas yesterday. “That mall is crazy,” Williams said. He Tweeted that he was there and ended up signing about 50 autographs. Williams said he didn’t necessarily think the Cavaliers would take Kyrie Irving…

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Eli Manning: Plax more welcome then Tiki

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning joined the show to talk about the state of the team, the lockout and his new DIRECTV Football Cops ad campaign. Dan asked Manning who would be welcome back quicker — Tiki Barber or Plaxico Burress. “I think Plaxico would probably be welcomed back a little quicker,” Manning said.…

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CC Sabathia says he never want to come out

Yankees ace CC Sabathia joined the show to talk about his season and the state of the team. Sabathia talked about his dominant appearance against the Rockies on Saturday night. He said they pulled him when he still had some stuff left. He said he rarely wants to come out of a game. Dan asked…

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Bill Shaikin: McCourt trying to hold on to Dodgers

Los Angeles Times Dodgers reporter Bill Shaikin joined the show to talk about the latest drama with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers are reportedly filing bankruptcy. Shaikin explained that Frank McCourt is still trying to hold on to the team and filing in bankruptcy court doesn’t mean he’s giving up by any means. Shaikin…

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Barkley: Next year in jeopardy, Kanter best player

TNT NBA analyst Charles Barkley joined the show to talk about the draft and the state of the NBA.  Here are some of his takes: — Barkley said don’t be optimistic about avoiding a lockout: “In my honest opinion I don’t think we’re going to play at all next year,” Barkley said. “I think everything…

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