Dan Patrick Show
McDavid’s Future Looms as Panthers Celebrate
ESPN NHL Play-by-play host Steve Levy isn’t ready to call the Florida Panthers a dynasty just yet, but admits they’ve built something real. From packed barns in Sunrise to youth hockey booming across the state, Florida is suddenly the place to be for puck. The Panthers made McDavid look human, dominated early in games, and…
Read MoreScalabrine Compares Cooper Flagg to Smaller LeBron
Brian Scalabrine doesn’t sugarcoat it—whether it’s Boston’s tax-troubled future or why Cooper Flagg might be the smartest player he’s ever seen. The former Celtic broke down why he thinks Haliburton had to play, even hurt, explained why a Kevin Durant trade might get messy, and shed some praise on the Magic going for it in…
Read MoreFrom CVS Runs to Championship Putts
J.J. Spaun’s U.S. Open win at Oakmont had everything—bogeys, fatherhood, and brilliance. After dropping five of the first six holes, Spaun looked like a footnote. Instead, he became the story. A rain delay reset his mindset, a blind tee shot on 17 gave him the lead, and a read from Viktor Hovland on 18 sealed…
Read MoreWhy No Big Names Survived Oakmont
NBC Golf play-by-play voice Steve Sands knows Oakmont is a beast, and that’s what made JJ Spaun’s win so meaningful. Sands shared how tough the U.S. Open setup really is, why Rory’s silence is disappointing–yet maybe understandable—and why golf’s soul still lives in places like Augusta, St. Andrews, and the movie Caddyshack.
Read MoreMagic Swing For Fences With East in Flux
ESPN NBA analyst P.J. Carlesimo’s joines the show today. The ESPN analyst broke down Game 4 with clarity: SGA was unguardable, the Pacers ran dry, and Desmond Bane’s move to Orlando is a win-now swing in an East begging for a frontrunner. He called New York’s coaching search a head-scratcher and still sees KD as…
Read MoreKittle Previews TE U
George Kittle isn’t just redefining the tight end position on Sundays—he’s building a brotherhood off the field. At his annual Tight End U, over 80 players gather to sharpen every tool in the shed, from route running to reading coverages to bicep curls on Arm Farm Friday. It’s part training camp, part fraternity.
Read MoreOilers Thrive in Chaos
Edmonton Oilers play-by-play voice Jack Michaels says this Stanley Cup Final might be the best in NHL history, but don’t ask him to pick a favorite. He praised the Oilers’ resilience, calling them a team that thrives under pressure. With the Cup within reach, Michaels believes Canada is rallying behind Edmonton, unless you’re from Calgary.
Read MoreLegler Backs Thunder, Questions Knicks
ESPN’s Tim Legler isn’t jumping off the OKC bandwagon just yet—despite fatigue and pressure from the Pacers, he still sees the Thunder as the team to beat. He questioned OKC’s decision to go small and emphasized sticking to their strengths. As for the Knicks’ coaching search? Legler sees chaos.
Read MoreErnie Els Breaks Down US Open
Four-time major champ Ernie Els reflected on Oakmont’s brutal legacy, calling it a true test—especially when the pressure is on. The Big Easy shared stories from his early days, including facing a young Tiger Woods, his admiration for Scottie Scheffler’s dominance, and the unique mental strain of major Sundays.
Read MoreThe Art of the ‘Bang’
Mike Breen joined the show to talk about the NBA Finals and why he’s still not sure which way the series is going. He praised Indiana’s poise and depth, admitted OKC looked a bit shaken for the first time, and joked about a potential “triple bang” if Haliburton hits a Finals winner. He also sized…
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