Archive for May 11, 2016
Randy Johnson on former teammate Curt Schilling, discusses love of photography
Randy Johnson spoke about his former teammate Curt Schilling, who was recently fired by ESPN. “He definitely likes to talk,” Johnson said. “He was really good on ESPN. …. He’s very well prepared. … If I was that good, I’d probably be getting in trouble, too.”
Read MoreDana White talks to Conor McGregor every day, will have dinner to discuss future soon
UFC president Dana White discussed his relationship with Conor McGregor …. DP: Last time you spoke to McGregor? DW: Conor and I have been talking everyday. We’re going to have dinner next week. Our relationship’s great and we’re going to put the little speed bump in the road that happened there behind us and move forward.…
Read MoreDana White says UFC is not for sale
Dana White joined the show to respond to the ESPN report that they’re investigating a sale. “We’re not for sale,” White said. “We’re always working on expansion globally.” White did say the figure in the report is a lot of money …. “Someone shows up with $4 billion … we can talk.” But White couldn’t…
Read MoreCharles Barkley on state of NBA, Thunder, Kenny Smith and Rockets
TNT’s Charles Barkley joined the show to talk about the NBA Playoffs. Here are some of his remarks … — On the state of the NBA …. “The NBA is watered down. The NBA is the worst I’ve ever seen it.” Barkley cited the one-and-done rule and players who aren’t ready coming into the League.…
Read MoreCharles Barkley: Kenny Smith wouldn’t take Rockets job because it’s the Titanic
Charles Barkley commented on his TNT cohort Kenny Smith interviewing for the vacant Houston Rockets job ….. DP: If you’re a betting man, is Kenny Smith the next head coach of the Rockets? CB: First of all, I don’t think he’s going to take that job. Nobody says I want to take on the Titanic, unless you’re…
Read MoreCharles Barkley: NBA is watered down
TNT’s Charles Barkley weighed in on the state of the NBA. Here is his conversation with Dan: DP: Do you agree with Tracy McGrady that Steph Curry winning unanimous means the NBA is watered down right now? CB: Well, the NBA is watered down. The NBA is the worst I’ve ever seen it. I think…
Read MoreCharles Barkley: Russell Westbrook great, but he has to slow down
TNT’s Charles Barkley weighed in on Russell Westbrook, who he respects tremendously. “That’s the only problem with Russell Westbrook … he goes 100 mph every time.”
Read MoreCharles Barkley tries to explain why people don’t like Dwight Howard
TNT’s Charles Barkley weighed in on Dwight Howard, who had joined him on their postgame show Tuesday night. “He’s a heck of a player,” Barkley said. “A lot of people don’t like him. I’ve always found him to be a nice guy.” Barkley said that a lot of the view on Howard has to do…
Read MoreDan: Curry deserved to be unanimous NBA MVP
Dan says that the argument that Steph Curry doesn’t deserve to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer because Michael Jordan didn’t win it makes no sense. Just because voters had it wrong in the past, doesn’t mean they should make the wrong pick this year.
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