Rich Eisen talks about impact of lockout on NFL draft

NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the upcoming NFL draft and more. Eisen thinks the lockout will affect the draft. “There will be fewer trades,” Eisen said. “There will be less intrigue.” Eisen said there’s even buzz that teams will pass on their pick and wait. They could save money…

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Costas: Bonds ruling doesn’t mean his numbers were authentic

NBC and MLB Network host Bob Costas joined the show to talk about the Barry Bonds ruling. What irks me a little bit is people can’t come to terms with what is obvious,” Costas said. Costas said he doesn’t want to see Bonds go to jail, and he can understand why people think the government…

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MLS’ Portland Timbers make home debut

By Paul Pabst Last night was the home MLS debut of the Portland Timbers. The Timbers are not a new franchise, just new to MLS. Click on this to learn more about the  Timbers’ past. To call the crowd last night intense would be an understatement. As the match was going on, I was hoping…

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George Karl talks about Nuggets’ ‘freshness’ since Anthony trade

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl joined the show to talk about the matchup against Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs. Karl tried to explain why the team has thrived since the Carmelo Anthony trade. “The team itself was a little stale,” Karl said. “Now we have a freshness and energy.” Karl commented…

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Jeremy Roenick talks about Sydney Crosby concussion

NBC’s Jeremy Roenick joined the show to talk about the NHL playoffs and more. Roenick thinks that the reason people want the Penguins’ Sydney Crosby to stay on the bench. He thinks long-term implications are important now. He doesn’t think the NHL mandated the Penguins to do something, even though it’s important for them to…

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Clay Buchholz comments on Red Sox’ slow start, no-hitter etiquette

Boston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz joined the show to talk about their early-season struggles. Dan asked Buchholz the expectations this year. “We have the team to win the World Series this year,” Buchholz said. He said that he knows the number are against them with this kind of start, but he thinks the team is…

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Chris Mannix says Blazers will knock off Mavericks in first round

Chris Mannix joined the show in studio. SI.com’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the upcoming NBA playoffs and some of the other big storylines around the NBA. Here are some of his takes: — Mannix’s biggest upset is Portland knocking off Dallas in the first round of the playoffs. He likes the…

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Jason Kidd talks about his future, MVP pick, Dirk’s legacy

Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd joined the show to talk about  their chances heading into playoffs and some of the other big stories in the NBA. Here are some of his takes: — Dan asked Kidd the MVP. “I would have to go with Derrick Rose. He’s been consistent all season,” Kidd said. — Kidd said…

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