Posts Tagged ‘Feature 1’
Gretzky on the Cup, the Craft, and Playoff Chaos
Wayne Gretzky isn’t lacing up the skates anytime soon, but The Great One still sees the game as sharply as ever. From spotting the moment he knew Alex Ovechkin could catch his goal record, to why playoff hockey hits different, Gretzky reflects with humility and humor. He doesn’t hold grudges, prefers Cups to trophies, and…
Read MorePurdy Gets Paid
Albert Breer says the NFL owners meetings touched everything from tush pushes to the Olympics. The Eagles are pushing back hard, arguing there’s no injury data and they’re being unfairly targeted for perfecting the play. Meanwhile, the league’s Olympic flag football dreams raise questions about player risk and return. On the QB front, Brock Purdy’s…
Read MoreRebecca Lowe’s Crystal Palace Dream Comes True
Rebecca Lowe is floating. After Crystal Palace’s magical FA Cup triumph at Wembley, the NBC Sports host called it one of the top three days of her life—right behind her wedding and having her son. She cried before kickoff, cried at the anthem, cried at the final whistle. Lowe calls the win “emotionally exhausting and…
Read More“We’re excited about the kid from Duke”
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd opened up about a whirlwind season that saw Luka Doncic traded, title hopes recalibrated, and a potential franchise cornerstone—Cooper Flagg—land in Dallas. While Kidd is still set on fulfilling the draft process, he couldn’t hide his excitement about “the kid from Duke.”
Read MoreNick Wright Has Knicks Fever
First Things First host Nick Wright joined us today to talk about Pete Rose’s reinstatement, and how baseball can’t pretend controversial legends never existed. Plus, the guys touched on LeBron’s future, Giannis’ dilemma, and why the Knicks are the heart of New York — even with the Nets in Brooklyn.
Read More“It’s not rigged — but it looks bad”
Mad Dog Russo joined the show and raised some pointed questions about the NBA’s draft lottery. With Dallas landing the No. 1 pick and Cooper Flagg, Russo questioned how franchises like Utah and Charlotte keep getting left out. “It’s not rigged — but it looks bad,” he said. From talk of incentivizing post-elimination wins to…
Read MoreHudson fumbling Belichick’s Legacy?
ESPN commentator Pablo Torre reports growing unease within Bill Belichick’s camp as new details emerge about Belichick’s girlfriend (Jordon Hudson) influence on the former Patriots coach. Torre says UNC higher ups banned her from the football facility, and Belichick’s inner circle is already alarmed with how the relationship has evolved.
Read MoreBird Reveals Geno’s Most Unforgettable Halftime Pep Talk
Four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird joined the show to talk about her new role as managing director for Team USA Basketball. She shared thoughts on player selection, Olympic gold, and the rise of international competition. Bird also revealed her undying Knicks fandom — though not enough to trade in her medals — and delivered a…
Read MoreDallas Gets a Talent — and a Headache
Gerry Dulac says the Steelers traded George Pickens due to repeated issues—missed meetings, tardiness, and a growing attitude problem. With D.K. Metcalf on board, Pickens became expendable. Meanwhile, there’s still no movement on Aaron Rodgers, and Pittsburgh may be heading into 2025 without a clear QB plan.
Read MoreHall of Very Good Featuring Gilbert Arenas
Gilbert Arenas joined the show today. Arenas sets the record straight with his famous locker room gun interaction with Javaris Crittenton, breaks down the Celtics’ struggles from three, and weighed in on the Hall of Very Good debate and why Stephon Marbury deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame.
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