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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Darren Rovell explains impact of FBI online poker bust

CNBC’s Darren Rovell joined the show to talk about the recent FBI crackdown on online poker sites. Rovell said that many people have frozen online poker accounts and can’t get their money out. Rovell said that there is precedent of people getting money back from sites the FBI took down. Rovell said there is a…

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Who should the Packers play on opening night?

The NFL schedule will be released tonight. If they follow recent tradition, they’ll showcase the defending champion Packers at Lambeau. Here are the Packers’ home opponents in 2011. Which one do you think would make for an opening-week opponent: Bears Broncos Buccaneers Lions Raiders Rams Saints Vikings

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Steve Kerr says Blazers, Hornets could pull off upsets

TNT NBA analyst Steve Kerr joined the show to help break down the playoffs. “I think the more likely upsets are in the West,” Kerr said. He thinks the Blazers have a chance to knock off the Mavs. And he thinks the Hornets have a shot against Los Angeles. “At what point are the Lakers…

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