AllNight with Jason Smith: Audio Archive
February 10, 2010
John Clayton discusses Peyton Manning's performance, Sean Payton's coaching decisions, Dwight Freeney's injury, the key plays of the second half and the kicking game.
Mike Detillier breaks down New Orleans' Super Bowl win and the party scene in the Bayou.
Otis Wilson believes that the Bears' 46 defense of 1985 would have been able to stop Peyton Manning. Wilson also previews the Super Bowl.
Mike Detillier explains why Pierre Thomas is the key to what will happen for New Orleans on Sunday.
Mel Kiper Jr. breaks down National Signing Day and explains why he's picking the Saints to win the Super Bowl by a field goal.
Marc Stein dishes on the tension in the Celtics' locker room, Kobe Bryant's injury and Mark Cuban's critical comments about his team.
Martin Gramatica discusses his Super Bowl memories and why he is torn about who to cheer for on Sunday.
Len Pasquarelli discusses Peyton Manning's impending raise and the craziness of media day before previewing the Super Bowl.
Ric Bucher covers the Celtics' injuries, Chris Paul's future and where Kobe Bryant ranks in the history of the Lakers.
Cris Carter discusses the impact of the poor weather in Miami and Dwight Freeney's injury on both Super Bowl participants.
Bruce Bowen breaks down Kobe Bryant's career and where he ranks with the Lakers' greats of the past.
Beano Cook explains why he doesn't care about Tim Tebow's NFL career and why he thinks the Saints will win the Super Bowl by two TDs.
Pete Fiutak looks ahead to National Signing Day.
Jeffri Chadiha discusses Drew Brees' performance, the Super Bowl being the most-watched program, the NFC South and Peyton Manning's legacy.
Beano Cook shares his thoughts on his very accurate Super Bowl predictions and M*A*S*H being dethroned as the most-watched television program.
Beto Duran talks about Kobe Bryant's injuries and Gregg Popovich's displeasure with his team.
John Clayton reacts to the Pro Bowl, updates the latest news on Dwight Freeney's injury and previews the Super Bowl.
Jemele Hill discusses the Lakers' win over the Celtics, Kobe Bryant's injury and her recent article on Kevin Plank, the inventor of Under Armour.
Pete Fiutak comments on the Senior Bowl and how Tim Tebow's poor performance will impact his NFL draft stock.
Mel Kiper Jr. breaks down the Super Bowl matchup.
Bruce Feldman discusses Tim Tebow's time at the Senior Bowl, expectations for the NFL draft and what to expect from the Gators in 2010.
Mel Kiper Jr. talks about Kurt Warner's expected retirement and Tim Tebow's future in the NFL.
Len Pasquarelli comments on the impact of the buildup to the Super Bowl.
Ric Bucher reacts to the NBA's suspension of Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton.
Hokie Gajan dishes on what he expects from the Saints and Reggie Bush in the Super Bowl. Gajan also describes the scene in New Orleans.
Len Pasquarelli comments on the futures of Tim Tebow and Brett Favre.
John Cimasko describes the scene in Indianapolis as the Colts prepare for the Super Bowl.
Chris Coghlan talks about his big second half and what players are saying about Mark McGwire's steroids controversy.
John Clayton thinks there are some subtle factors that favor the Colts in the Super Bowl.
Beano Cook believes that there is something wrong with the NFL if Tim Tebow can't find a spot with a team.
John Clayton breaks down the AFC and NFC title games and shares his thoughts on Brett Favre's future and the number of key misses by kickers in recent years.
Mel Kiper Jr. breaks down his first NFL draft big board and looks ahead to this weekend's conference title games.
Marc Stein dishes on Shaquille O'Neal's idea for the dunk contest and previews Lakers-Cavaliers.
Mike Detillier details what the Saints need to do to overcome the Vikings and advance to the Super Bowl.
Len Pasquarelli previews the AFC title game and talks about what the defenses need to do for both teams on Sunday.
Eddie White previews the AFC championship game from the Colts' point of view. White says Indianapolis needs to play mistake-free football.
Larry Hardesty believes that the Jets need Mark Sanchez to play well and make some big throws against the Colts in the AFC title game.
Adam Schefter explains why Wade Phillips and Norv Turner were given contract extensions and previews the conference title games. Schefter also has the latest on the Bills' coaching search.
Beano Cook thinks that the Jets are a well coached team and talks about what college football can learn from the NFL's playoff system.
Len Pasquarelli explains why he was shocked by the Lane Kiffin deal and why Pete Carroll has a chance to be the boss regardless of who the GM is in Seattle.
Mark Saxson thinks that USC has to be pleased to have the band back together. Saxson describes why the last 48 hours have been so incredible in Los Angeles.
Beto Duran dishes on how the students on USC's campus reacted to the news about Lane Kiffin.
Chris Broussard covers the resurgence of the Spurs, the Lakers' injury woes and the five best teams in the NBA.
Rob Neyer shares his thoughts on Mark McGwire's admission. Neyer doesn't think McGwire could say anything to improve his odds of reaching the Hall of Fame.
Beano Cook covers the Jets' win over the Bengals and Pete Carroll's departure from USC.
Ted Miller explains why USC needs to make a hiring rather quickly. Miller also predicts who the Trojans' next coach will be.
Dave Wyman thinks that Pete Carroll is great coach and a good fit for the Seahawks. Wyman says the reaction has been mixed in Seattle.
John Clayton covers the NFL playoffs, the possibility that Kurt Warner retires after the season and Pete Carroll's new job in Seattle.
Pete Fiutak comments on Pete Carroll's departure from USC and who could be the Trojans' next coach.
Trevor Matich covers the BCS title game, the implications of Colt McCoy's injury and why he thinks Nick Saban is the best coach in the country.
Pete Fiutak isn't ready to say that Texas would have won if Colt McCoy didn't get hurt. Fiutak didn't understand some of the moves made by Mack Brown.
Mel Kiper Jr. looks ahead to the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs and explains why he expects Alabama to win the BCS title game.
Marc Stein details the reasoning behind the indefinite suspension of Gilbert Arenas.
Keith Law voices his displeasure with this year's voting for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Law thinks that some writers have an agenda that differs from those who vote for the most deserving players.
Beano Cook is picking Alabama to beat Texas in the BCS title game.
Pete Fiutak predicts the Longhorns to upset the Crimson Tide in the BCS title game.
Jeffri Chadiha covers the coaching carousel and explains why he is predicting a Chargers-Cowboys Super Bowl.
Jesse Palmer thinks we are getting closer to having a playoff in college football. Palmer also dishes on why Boise State's Fiesta Bowl win was so important for the program.
Jerry Crasnick dishes on Randy Johnson's impressive career and Matt Holliday's new contract with the Cardinals.
John Clayton covers the Chargers' chances in the playoffs and what to expect from the Broncos and Raiders this offseason.
Beano Cook dishes on the Jets and Steelers and talks about what to expect from Terrelle Pryor and Ohio State next season.
Brad Smith talks about his team's win over the Bengals, clinching a playoff berth and what Rex Ryan said after the game.
John Clayton covers teams mailing it in down the stretch, the injuries to Wes Welker and Tom Brady and the playoff games that are Week 17 rematches.
Pete Fiutak discusses the futures of Urban Meyer, Florida and Terrelle Pryor.
Len Pasquarelli talks about the Brett Favre vs. Brad Childress power struggle in Minnesota and dissects the AFC playoff picture.
Keith Law talks about the Mets' acquisition of Jason Bay and what else they need to do to improve. Plus, Law makes Hall of Fame predictions.
Joe Schad discusses the Mike Leach situation with Texas Tech and the latest on Urban Meyer as Florida recruits are changing their minds about playing for the Gators.
Jeffri Chadiha breaks down the AFC playoff picture and talks about the Colts sitting their starters, teams built for the first round, others that overcame adversity and coaches on the hot seat.
Darren Rovell talks about Urban Meyer's worth, bowl sponsorships, the Winter Classic, niche sports, a new company that helps athletes remain faithful and TMZ sports.
In regards to the Colts sitting their starters, Beano Cook believes the integrity of the NFL is compromised when a coach sits his players. He shares a Vince Lombardi story with a similar situation.
John Clayton recaps Broncos-Eagles and Ravens-Steelers, talks about Jim Caldwell's decision to sit Peyton Manning and several Colts starters, the Jets' new life and the coaching hot seat.
Pete Fiutak talks about his first reaction when he heard Urban Meyer was taking a leave of absence from Florida and previews upcoming college bowl games.
Mel Kiper Jr. talks about Gary Patterson and TCU, the projected draft positioning for Ndamukong Suh and Tim Tebow and the heated discussion between Brett Favre and Brad Childress.
Beano Cook is picking Clemson to win the Music City Bowl.
Len Pasquarelli covers the heated discussion between Brett Favre and Brad Childress and dishes on the Vikings' struggles.
Keith Law explains why Seattle is the best team on paper in the AL West and why he likes the Yankees' deal for Javier Vazquez. Law also comments on the Nationals' offseason moves.
Ric Bucher covers the Bulls' struggles, Vinny Del Negro's future and the improving Hawks and Thunder.
Jayson Stark tries to predict where available free agents will wind up in 2010.
Beano Cook discusses the Steelers' playoff chances and the play of Ben Roethlisberger.
Aaron Goldhammer looks at the Mike Holmgren deal from the Browns' point of view.
Mel Kiper Jr. talks about the bowl games that he's looking forward to watching, Randy Moss and JaMarcus Russell's future.
Tristan Cockcroft lists the players to start and sit for Week 15.
Keith Law looks at the history of major deals involving top players, the NL East and the market for Matt Holliday.
Len Pasquarelli covers the Colts, Cowboys-Saints, teams that have a realistic shot at winning the Super Bowl, Roy Williams and Dallas' December struggles.
Andrea Mallis explains what her charts say about Tiger Woods' future.
Eric Karabell lists some WRs and TEs to pay attention to during the fantasy playoffs.
Rob Neyer shares his thoughts on the deal involving Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee. Neyer expects the Mariners to be very competitive in 2010.
Jayson Stark thinks that the Roy Halladay trade puts the Phillies in good shape for the long term. Stark also comments on Boston's signing of John Lackey.
Mike Sando reacts to Cardinals-49ers and explains why Arizona shouldn't be too worried about its lackluster performance.
Beano Cook believes that Brian Kelly is the right choice for Notre Dame.
Tristan Cockcroft discusses the struggling stars that are killing fantasy teams.
Marc Stein discusses Ron Artest's impact on the Lakers, LeBron James, the Suns' strong start and the Celtics' return to form.
Mel Kiper Jr. covers Notre Dame's coaching vacancy, the Heisman Trophy finalists, the Patriots' struggles and the NFL MVP race.
Chris Low shares the latest news and his opinion on the NCAA's investigation of Tennessee football.
Tristan Cockcroft lists the players to start and sit in Week 14.
Keith Law looks at the three-team deal between the Yankees, Tigers and Diamondbacks and offers his opinion on how each club fared in the trade.
Len Pasquarelli feels that the NFL should take a look at changing the overtime rule and reacts to Michael Vick's mixed reception in Atlanta on Sunday.
Eric Karabell lists some players to add for Week 14.
Joe Schad believes that Brian Kelly is the most likely choice to become the next coach at Notre Dame, but Schad says the team can't be expected to improve next season without Jimmy Clausen and Golden Tate.
Beano Cook talks about his hot streak when it comes to picking games and who he expects to be the next Notre Dame coach.
Tristan Cockcroft lists the underrated players that can help your team and who to add for Week 14.
Mel Kiper Jr. covers the Civil War, the SEC title game, Notre Dame's coaching vacancy, Toby Gerhart, Colt McCoy and comparisons to Drew Brees, the Vikings, the Saints and Ben Roethlisberger.
Darren Rovell shares his thoughts on the media frenzy surrounding Tiger Woods and explains why Woods shouldn't have any issues with his sponsors.
Ken Davidoff explains why he has changed his mind and would now vote for Mark McGwire for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Tristan Cockcroft lists the players to start and sit for Week 13.
Len Pasquarelli compares the Saints to the Colts and covers the Patriots' defense and coaches on the hot seat.
Keith Law tackles arbitration, free agency and what to expect from the upcoming winter meetings.
Brock Huard discusses the Notre Dame coaching search, recruiting techniques for programs in transition and the top available jobs.
Eric Karabell lists some players to add for Week 13.
Devery Henderson talks about New Orleans' big win over the Patriots and how the team is taking it one game at a time.
Melissa Isaacson thinks that Notre Dame is a victim of its own arrogance. Isaacson doesn't think it makes sense for Bob Stoops to leave Oklahoma for South Bend.
Mike Detillier explains why New Orleans' offense is similar to a fast break in the NBA and how the defense was able to step up against New England despite some injuries.
Tristan Cockcroft talks about injuries and the players to add for Week 13.
Mark Clayton shares his thoughts on Baltimore's big win over Pittsburgh.
John Clayton covers the MVP race, Vince Young's performance, the injuries of Week 12 and Patriots-Saints.
Pete Fiutak believes that Texas can be left out of the BCS title game even with a win on Saturday.
Keith Law shares his thoughts on Albert Pujols' third NL MVP award and where the Cardinals' slugger will rank in baseball history.
Beano Cook expects a new Notre Dame coach to be named next week. Cook talks about the Fighting Irish's loss to UConn, Jimmy Clausen and Charlie Weis.
Eric Karabell lists some things that happened during Week 11 that shouldn't be expected to take place again in Week 12.
Tristan Cockcroft talks about RB performances in Week 11 and who to add for Week 12 (Rock Cartwright, Robert Meachem and Kevin Boss).
John Clayton covers the Giants' big win, Kurt Warner's injury, San Diego's charge to first place in the AFC West, Oakland's upset of Cincinnati and the injuries from Week 11.
Pat Patterson breaks down Jimmie Johnson's fourth straight Sprint Cup title.
Pete Fiutak shares his thoughts on the futures of Charlie Weis and Rich Rodriguez.
Keith Law discusses the controversy surrounding his NL Cy Young Award ballot. Law believes that Tim Lincecum, Javier Vazquez and Adam Wainwright were the three best pitchers in the NL.
Mel Kiper Jr. talks about the number of quality coaches available for hire in the NFL, the Heisman Trophy race and the BCS standings.
Chris Sheridan covers the Nets' troubles, Allen Iverson's future, Brandon Jennings and the Hawks' hot start.
Tristan Cockcroft lists the players to start (Ricky Williams, Eli Manning, Lee Evans and Tony Scheffler) and sit (Jay Cutler, Justin Forsett, Ladell Betts and Randy Moss) for Week 11.
Len Pasquarelli covers the Bills' firing of Dick Jauron and the Bengals' signing of Larry Johnson.
Joe Schad covers Charlie Weis' future and his possible successors at Notre Dame, Eric Mangino, Rich Rodriguez and Ohio State-Michigan.
Eric Karabell lists some players to keep an eye on for Week 11.
Pete Fiutak shares his opinion on Stanford's rout of USC and Charlie Weis' future at Notre Dame.
Tristan Cockcroft recaps a rough week for RBs and details the players to add for Week 11 (Justin Forsett, Jason Snelling, Marc Bulger and Tony Scheffler).
John Clayton covers the Bengals' big win, Bill Belichick's controversial decision, Kyle Orton's injury, the AFC West race and more.
Pat Patterson breaks down Jimmie Johnson's win at the Sprint Cup Series in Phoenix and what would have to happen to keep Johnson from claiming his fourth-straight title.
Takeo Spikes breaks down the 49ers' win over the Bears.
Mel Kiper Jr. previews Patriots-Colts and Notre Dame-Pittsburgh.
Darren Woodson thinks that Jay Cutler is a tremendous athlete with a great arm, but notes that Cutler's overconfidence is what gets him into trouble.
Beano Cook is picking Notre Dame to rebound against Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Eric Karabell lists the fantasy RBs that he trusts.
Mel Kiper Jr. covers the Browns' QB situation, Notre Dame, Brian Kelly, Bears-49ers and more.
Tristan Cockcroft lists the players to start (Brett Favre, Pierre Thomas, Steven Jackson and Braylon Edwards) and sit (Matt Ryan, LaDainian Tomlinson, Mike Sims-Walker and the New England defense) for Week 10.
Ric Bucher covers the Suns' resurgence, the Lakers' hot start and some of the problems with Golden State.
Len Pasquarelli discusses the possibility of Larry Johnson ending up in New England, the Giants' problems and Patriots-Colts.
Eric Karabell lists the players with rising and falling stocks for Week 10.
Mike Wallace talks about Pittsburgh's victory over Denver on Monday Night Football and his confidence as a receiver.
Bill Williamson breaks down the Broncos' loss to Pittsburgh and Larry Johnson's future.
Ric Bucher talks about the different futures of Allen Iverson and LeBron James.
Beano Cook shares his thoughts on Charlie Weis and his possible successors at Notre Dame.
Tristan Cockcroft tackles RBs and players to add for Week 10.
Terence Newman breaks down Dallas' big win at Philadelphia.
John Clayton covers Indianapolis' escape against Houston, New England's victory over Miami, the Giants' struggles, San Diego, Kurt Warner and the Bears' defense. Clayton explains why Cincinnati and Tampa Bay are the biggest surprises.
Pat Patterson reacts to the two top stories from the Dickie's 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Pete Fiutak discusses some BCS scenarios and Charlie Weis' future at Notre Dame.
Keith Law covers Cole Hamels, Ryan Howard, Pedro Martinez, the Yankees' bullpen and Game 6 of the World Series.
Len Pasquarelli discusses the Browns' ownership meeting with fans, the Giants' problems and why this is the golden age for punters.
Eric Karabell lists his projections for Week 9.
Amy K. Nelson says the Yankees showed no signs of panic after losing Game 5 and discusses the postgame incident between Cole Hamels and Brett Myers.
Beano Cook thinks that Oregon is the most exciting team in college football.
Pete Fiutak dishes on Urban Meyer's half-game suspension of Brandon Spikes and the top teams in the nation.
Tristan Cockcroft tackles the storylines of Week 8 and who to add or drop for Week 9.
Amy K. Nelson looks ahead to Game 5 of the World Series and talks about the similarities between A.J. Burnett and Cliff Lee.
Rob Neyer covers Game 4 of the World Series, Alex Rodriguez, Brad Lidge, Cole Hamels and more.
John Clayton covers Brett Favre's win over the Packers, the Eagles' domination of the Giants, the Broncos' first loss of the season, Kurt Warner's afternoon and another allegation against Tom Cable.
Pat Patterson reacts to all of the action from the Amp Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.
Tim Kurkjian covers Mariano Rivera's two-out save, the struggles of Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Howard at the plate and the prospect of instant replay in baseball.
Amy K. Nelson discusses the crowd at Game 2 of the World Series, Pedro Martinez's performance and a bizarre story involving the press corps and George Steinbrenner.
Peter Pascarelli says the Phillies are not easily intimidated and that Pedro Martinez did his job in Game 2. Pascarelli explains why he expects Alex Rodriguez to break out in Game 3.
Mel Kiper Jr. explains why Clemson RB C.J. Spiller is his offensive player of the year at this point of the season.
Beano Cook picks Oregon over USC and Auburn over Mississippi.
Eric Karabell lists the players worth picking up for Week 8.
Jim Riggleman says that Cliff Lee was locked in from the start of Game 1. Riggleman doesn't think the Yankees played tight, they just ran into a hot pitcher.
Amy K. Nelson discusses what Cliff Lee and Chase Utley had to say after Game 1 of the World Series.
Jerry Crasnick says the attitude in the Yankee clubhouse after Game 1 was that the team got beaten by a great performance from Cliff Lee. Crasnick believes that the pressure is now on A.J. Burnett.
Mel Kiper Jr. covers JaMarcus Russell's future in the league and the QB situation in San Francisco. Kiper also previews Vikings-Packers.
Tristan Cockcroft tackles the players to start (Steve Slaton, David Garrard and Braylon Edwards) and sit (Matt Ryan, Knowshon Moreno, Anquan Boldin and Marshawn Lynch) for Week 8.
Keith Law is picking the Yankees to win the World Series in six games, but he doesn't think it's impossible for the Phillies to triumph. Law believes that Jimmy Rollins' prediction will only get play in the media.
Len Pasquarelli covers Vince Young, Brett Favre's return to Green Bay, Larry Johnson's future in Kansas City and JaMarcus Russell.
Eric Karabell lists the players (Matt Forte, Frank Gore and LaDainian Tomlinson) that he expects to do well in Week 8.
Reggie Bush covers New Orleans' come-from-behind victory over Miami, the number of sneakers he owns, USC and why Oakland has the worst fans.
Jayson Stark discusses the similarities between the Yankees and Phillies and makes his prediction for the World Series.
Pete Fiutak breaks down the BCS poll, Lane Kiffin's coaching strategy and the game that C.J. Spiller had on Saturday.
Tristan Cockcroft talks about the big storylines of Week 7 and who to add for Week 8.
Antrel Rolle talks about his interception and his team's impressive road win at the Giants.
Rob Neyer wraps up the ALCS, looks ahead to the World Series and shares his opinion on Mark McGwire becoming the hitting coach in St. Louis.
John Clayton reacts to all of the Week 7 action, including Minnesota-Pittsburgh, Chicago-Cincinnati and more.
Pat Patterson breaks down Denny Hamlin's win at the Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
Pete Fiutak discusses Sam Bradford's decision to have season-ending shoulder surgery and head to the NFL.
Manny Lawson discusses what it's like playing for Mike Singletary, Michael Crabtree, Bay Area football and his charity.
Keith Law covers poor umpiring, how Derek Jeter has changed his approach at the plate, the Angels' biggest problem and Jayson Werth.
Len Pasquarelli talks about the trade deadline, Kyle Orton, Jay Cutler and the futures of Jim Zorn and Jeff Fisher.
Eric Karabell lists the players that should be added to fantasy rosters for Week 7.
Brandon Stokley breaks down his team's victory over the Chargers and talks about what it's like to have a coach his age.
Beano Cook discusses the BCS standings and whether Florida will remain at No. 1.
Beto Duran says the Yankees' attitude after Game 3 was that they knew it wouldn't be an easy series and didn't expect to sweep the Angels.
Pete Fiutak thinks that the best one-loss BCS team could be Georgia Tech and Notre Dame is definitely on the right track.
Tristan Cockcroft covers the big stories of Week 6 and who you should consider adding for Week 7.
Roddy White breaks down Atlanta's 4-1 start.
John Clayton reacts to all of the Week 6 action and has injury updates on Kris Jenkins, Daunte Culpepper, Matthew Stafford and Antwan Odom.
Rob Neyer discusses the Phillies' domination of the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLCS and why it was inevitable that Alex Rodriguez would start hitting in the postseason.
Pete Fiutak reacts to the release of the first BCS standings of the season.
Jim Riggleman shares his thoughts on Game 1 of the NLCS between the Phillies and Dodgers.
Beto Duran says the Dodgers are looking forward to facing Pedro Martinez on Friday afternoon and thinks that Joe Torre mismanaged his pitchers in Game 1.
Ed Cunningham previews the Red River Rivalry and USC-Notre Dame. Cunningham also shares his thoughts on Jimmy Clausen.
Eric Karabell thinks the fantasy MVP is the Giants' Steve Smith through the first five weeks of the season.
Jerry Crasnick previews the LCS matchups and talks about the four managers whose teams have made it this far.
Mel Kiper Jr. covers the weekend's big matchups, NFL-ready college QBs, Giants-Saints and the rest of the Week 6 slate.
Beano Cook previews Texas-Oklahoma, USC-Notre Dame, Virginia Tech-Georgia Tech, Wisconsin-Iowa and Maryland-Virginia.
Tristan Cockcroft lists the players to start (Matt Hasselbeck, Rashard Mendenhall, Knowshon Moreno and Nate Burleson) and sit (Calvin Johnson, Eli Manning, Julius Jones and Chris Cooley) for Week 6.
Keith Law previews the NLCS and ALCS and explains why he isn't surprised that Brian Sabean is coming back to San Francisco.
Len Pasquarelli discusses the remaining undefeated teams and which ones stand out the most. Pasquarelli doubts that Rush Limbaugh will become owner of the Rams.
Eric Karabell covers the Week 6 projections for Aaron Rodgers, Rashard Mendenhall and Matt Hasselbeck.
Orestes Destrade discusses Tony La Russa's future and previews Phillies-Dodgers and Angels-Yankees.
Beano Cook doesn't think there are any teams in the same class as Florida and Alabama.
Tristan Cockcroft talks about what he learned from Week 5 and players to consider adding for Week 6.
Jim Riggleman shares his thoughts on the two playoff series in the National League.
Amy K. Nelson breaks down the Angels' Game 1 win over the Red Sox.
Beano Cook makes his pick of the week, which is Washington over Arizona by a score of 31-24.
Robert Smith discusses Sam Bradford's injury, Dez Bryant's suspension, injuries in the weight room and Terrelle Pryor or Tate Forcier.
Tristan Cockcroft lists the players who should start or sit for NFL Week 5.
Mel Kiper Jr. covers Tate Forcier, Jake Locker, Tim Tebow's status, Michael Crabtree's deal and the Braylon Edwards trade.
Jerry Crasnick says the Yankees are the most complete team right now and very tough to beat at home. Crasnick also dishes on CC Sabathia, Jorge Posada and A.J. Burnett.
Eric Karabell advises fantasy owners what to do with their QBs for Week 5.
Keith Law thinks Jim Leyland made some very questionable moves against the Twins that Dave Dombrowski should consider when deciding if he wants his manager back or not.
Len Pasquarelli covers whether Michael Crabtree can contribute this season, the troubles in Oakland and Packers-Vikings.
Eric Karabell discusses defenses, the unsung heroes of fantasy football.
Jayson Stark shares his thoughts on the Metrodome, the one-game playoff between the Tigers and Twins and the AL MVP and NL Rookie of the Year races.
Qadry Ismail breaks down Brett Favre and the Vikings' win over the Packers on Monday Night Football.
Beano Cook thinks Bobby Bowden will retire after this season and doesn't expect Tim Tebow to play against LSU.
Tristan Cockcroft discusses which players' stocks are rising or falling after Week 4 and who to add for Week 5.
John Clayton covers the Colts, the Ravens' issues with the officiating against New England, the Broncos' turnaround, another loss for the Raiders and injuries to Eli Manning, Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson.
Rob Neyer talks about the one-game playoff between the Tigers and Twins and the AL Central champion's chances of beating the Yankees in the ALDS. Neyer predicts that A-Rod will have a big postseason.
Pat Patterson breaks down Tony Stewart's win at Kansas and updates the Chase for the Championship.
Pete Fiutak talks about Miami, Oklahoma's struggles, surprises from the top 25 polls and Tim Tebow's status.
Mel Kiper Jr. thinks that Tate Forcier and Denard Robinson are both better than Terrelle Pryor right now. Kiper's game to watch for this weekend is Washington-Notre Dame.
Beano Cook makes his pick of the week, which is UCLA over Stanford by a score of 31-28.
Eric Karabell takes a look at the top RBs in ESPN fantasy leagues.
Mel Kiper Jr. covers Tim Tebow, Jimmy Clausen and QBs that could be first round picks in the 2010 NFL draft. Kiper discusses Brady Quinn's demotion and why former Ravens are responsible for the Jets' success.
Jerry Crasnick covers the AL Central race and explains why the Phillies are in bad straits.
Tristan Cockcroft lists his players to start (Jay Cutler, Darren McFadden and Santana Moss) and sit (Brett Favre, Bills RBs, Roy Williams and the Jets' defense) for NFL Week 4.
Len Pasquarelli thinks players try to have it both ways when dealing with the media. Pasquarelli talks about Terrell Owens, Brett Favre and Packers-Vikings.
Keith Law offers his thoughts on the NL Wild Card and AL Central races. Law thinks Atlanta needs to win out and that Minnesota has favorable pitching matchups in the final two games of the series against Detroit.
Eric Karabell lists his projections and offers advice on what to do as the bye weeks begin in the NFL.
Jayson Stark covers the NL Wild Card and AL Central races and the Phillies' bullpen-by-committee heading into the playoffs.
Beano Cook is surprised Tim Tebow was still in the game in the third quarter against Kentucky and that Cal beat Oregon that badly.
Pete Fiutak discusses when Tim Tebow might return from his injury, recaps the weekend's games and looks at the top 10.
Tristan Cockcroft talks about the guys who impressed him in Week 3 and the players to pick up for Week 4.
Antoine Bethea breaks down Indianapolis' victory over the Cardinals on Sunday night.
John Clayton comments on the Lions' big win, the Redskins' equally big loss, Minnesota's last-second victory over the 49ers, Michael Vick's debut, 0-3 starts and more Week 3 action.
Rob Neyer says there isn't a perfect team in baseball and he's not worried about the Yankees' flaws. Neyer also talks about the AL Central and NL Wild Card races.
Pat Patterson breaks down Jimmie Johnson's win at Dover and looks at the top 10 in the Chase for the championship.
Mel Kiper Jr. says we know so much about NFL teams that it feels like it's Week 6 or 7 and selects TCU-Clemson as his college football game of the weekend.
Eric Karabell thinks that TE is the deepest position in fantasy football this season.
Mel Kiper Jr. wants to see more explosiveness from Michael Vick and better decision-making from Tony Romo. Kiper also explains why there is no dominant team in college football.
Jerry Crasnick covers Bobby Cox, Mark Reynolds' strikeout record and players at career crossroads.
Tristan Cockcroft talks about players to start (Eli Manning, Ryan Grant, Fred Jackson and Jeremy Shockey) and bench (Carson Palmer, Thomas Jones, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Dwayne Bowe) for Week 3.
Ephraim Salaam talks about being a correspondent for Ellen DeGeneres, his acting career and his desire to be an entertainment mogul after football.
Len Pasquarelli discusses how difficult it is for 0-2 teams to turn things around and explains why the Saints and Falcons are the 2-0 teams that have impressed him the most.
Keith Law comments on the Yankees' chances in the postseason and the AL Central race.
Eric Karabell covers the Week 3 projections, which include a few surprises involving Willis McGahee, Marion Barber and Clinton Portis.
Mike Sando doesn't believe the 49ers' tampering charge will stick and says there is no pressure to sign Michael Crabtree if San Francisco continues to win.
Jayson Stark comments on the Astros' firing of Cecil Cooper and the job Jim Tracy has done with the Rockies.
Beano Cook thinks Washington beating USC is the biggest thing that has happened to Seattle since Sonics left and Urban Meyer coached a smart game against Tennessee.
Pete Fiutak says that Jim Tressel and Pete Carroll are both good for one brain cramp game a year, Tennessee is pretty good and Florida needs more playmakers alongside Tim Tebow.
Tristan Cockcroft lists the players whose stocks are on the rise (Matt Schaub, Carson Palmer, Darren Sproles, Willis McGahee, Mike Sims-Walker, Mario Manningham, Justin Forsett and Brent Celek).
Antonio Pierce recaps his team's victory, talks about Mario Manningham's big day and explains that New York wanted to spoil the housewarming party in Dallas.
John Clayton shares his thoughts on the Jets' upset of New England, Chicago's win over Pittsburgh, Drew Brees' performance against Philadelphia and Houston-Tennessee.
Rob Neyer reacts to the suspension of Milton Bradley and shares his opinion on the MVP and AL Central races.
Pat Patterson recaps the Sylvania 300, the first race of the Chase, which was won by Mark Martin.
Len Dawson previews Raiders-Chiefs.
Beano Cook previews Tennessee-Florida and goes with Arkansas over Georgia for his pick of the week.
Eric Karabell talks about players worth picking up for Week 2, including Shaun Hill, Mike Bell, Michael Bush, Nate Burleson, Justin Gage, Steve Smith and Earl Bennett.
Nathali Parker explains how men can maintain their relationships during football season.
Mel Kiper Jr. covers Jay Cutler's leadership, Leodis McKelvin's thought process, Jim Tressel, Terrelle Pryor, schools that he would like to see regain past glory and conference realignment.
Jerry Crasnick talks about the nine outfielders who have blossomed under the radar in 2009.
Ed Cunningham isn't sure that USC is a lock to defeat Washington on Saturday. Cunningham has never heard Pete Carroll swoon over one player like he does with Matt Barkley.
Osi Umenyiora talks about preparing to face the Cowboys and how elusive Tony Romo is.
Adam Schefter covers the controversial call in the Chargers-Raiders game and the Patriots' defense.
Len Pasquarelli discusses why defenses are ahead of offenses right now and the Eagles' signing of Jeff Garcia.
Keith Law discusses the NL Wild Card race and the brawl between the Blue Jays and Yankees.
Eric Karabell thinks that Cedric Benson is the best fantasy player in the state of Ohio.
Dave Winfield covers the Rockies' great second half, how Colorado stacks up against St. Louis, Pedro Martinez being tested by Charlie Manuel and Ichiro Suzuki.
Beano Cook comments on Notre Dame's loss to Michigan and says that Charlie Weis needs to win this week or he will be on the hot seat.
Tristan Cockcroft lists the players whose stock is on the rise (Tony Romo, Mike Bell, Joe Flacco and Thomas Jones) and falling (Jake Delhomme, Laveranues Coles, Kurt Warner and Torry Holt) after Week 1.
John Clayton recaps the opening Sunday of the NFL season. Clayton comments on Brett Favre's effectiveness, Adrian Peterson's great game and why Larry Fitzgerald and Peterson are the best players in the league.
Rob Neyer talks about the uniqueness of Ichiro Suzuki, Pedro Martinez's surprising performance on Sunday night and CC Sabathia's chances of winning the AL Cy Young Award.
Pete Fiutak recaps USC-Ohio State, Notre Dame-Michigan and the rest of the weekend's action.
Jason Sobel and Jason Smith react to Tiger Woods' dominant victory at the BMW Championship.
Marcellus Wiley talks about the excitement that comes with the start of the season and recaps Titans-Steelers. Wiley thinks the game had the rhythm of a Pittsburgh win.
Mel Kiper Jr. previews USC-Ohio State and Notre Dame-Michigan. Kiper Jr. is interested in seeing how Matt Barkley handles adversity against the Buckeyes' defense.
Beano Cook is going with Ohio State over USC by a score of 27-21 in his pick of the week.
Eric Karabell says that Joshua Cribbs will be a No. 1 WR this week. Karabell thinks Brady Quinn will be pretty good.
Mel Kiper Jr. discusses the impact of Sam Bradford's injury, how Eric Mangini handled the Browns' QB competition and Brett Favre's comments on being injured last season.
Jerry Crasnick thinks that Derek Jeter is showing how special it is to stay with one team and he will get well over 3,000 hits. Crasnick also handicaps the Giants' rotation and playoff chances.
Tristan Cockcroft lists the players to start in Week 1 and ones that could warrant consideration to fill out rosters.
Len Pasquarelli covers the options for Richard Seymour and Brandon Marshall, Cadillac Williams getting the starting job in Tampa Bay and Matthew Stafford's impact.
Keith Law discusses Matt Holliday's stint in St. Louis, Brad Lidge's struggles, the options in the Phillies' bullpen and Tim Lincecum's back injury.
Brian Billick talks about his book "More Than Just a Game," which touches on the current state and uncertain future of the NFL.
Eric Karabell focuses on Matthew Strafford and the receivers he will be throwing to in Detroit.
Jayson Stark covers the Pirates' streak of losing seasons, Ichiro Suzuki's record pace and some of the surprising moments of the baseball season.
Beano Cook discusses the overtime rules in college football, USC-Ohio State and the injury to Sam Bradford.
Tristan Cockcroft explains why it isn't wise to draft Tampa Bay RBs and why Eddie Royal is a better pick than Brandon Marshall. Cockroft also covers some of the key injuries for Week 1.
Chris Petersen discusses his team's victory over Oregon and LeGarrette Blount's postgame punch.
Trevor Matich explains why Steve Spurrier is having problems with his offense in South Carolina and previews the weekend's top matchups.
Beano Cook selects Minnesota over Syracuse in his weekly college football game of the week pick.
Eric Karabell shares his fantasy busts (Ronnie Brown, Chad Ochocinco and Matt Ryan) and sleepers (Derrick Ward, Anthony Gonzalez and Kyle Orton).
Mel Kiper Jr. comments on Rich Rodriguez and predicts that Oklahoma will win the national championship in 2009. Kiper would trade for Brandon Marshall if he was the GM of the Jets.
Jerry Crasnick shares his thoughts on the possibility of Curt Schilling running for public office in Massachusetts.
Tristan Cockroft shares his fantasy football draft sleepers (Rashard Mendenhall, Josh Morgan and Kevin Boss) and duds (LaDainian Tomlinson and Terrell Owens).
Len Pasquarelli talks about how teams report injuries, Adam Jones signing with the CFL and Andre Smith's injury.
Keith Law discusses the lack of playoff races, reacts to Giants-Phillies and explains why Jermaine Dye is still with the White Sox.
Marcellus Wiley breaks down Brett Favre's performance against the Texans and explains why a soap opera is brewing in Philadelphia.
Beano Cook thinks that Rich Rodriguez has to win at least eight games to be safe at Michigan.
Beto Duran discusses how the Dodgers might use Jim Thome and Jon Garland.
Jason Sobel and Jason Smith react to all the drama from The Barclays.
Mel Kiper Jr. believes that a rookie QB needs a great team around him in order to succeed. Kiper Jr. thinks that Michael Vick will make a close NFC East race even more interesting.
Bob Valvano thinks that the emotion of the situation has gotten the best of Rick Pitino.
Jerry Crasnick attributes part of the Rockies' success to their farm system and says that the Phillies are unstoppable with Cliff Lee.
Beto Duran senses panic in Los Angeles regarding the Dodgers. Duran says that the rotation is good, but the bullpen is a problem.
Len Pasquarelli covers Philip Rivers' new deal, Brandon Marshall's future in Denver, Michael Vick's role in Philadelphia and the support for Tarvaris Jackson.
Keith Law discusses the playoff chances for the Dodgers and Rockies, Johan Santana's injury and Jonathan Papelbon's comments on Billy Wagner.
Matthew Berry talks about his worst draft pick of all-time and reveals a few sleepers.
Jayson Stark senses an ominous vibe coming out of Mets' camp regarding Johan Santana's injury. Stark doesn't see any way Pete Rose gets reinstated.
After giving Jason Smith grief about his Jets, Beano Cook acknowledges that Notre Dame is in for a big year and Joe Montana is wrong for suggesting the school lower its academic standards.
John Clayton covers Brett Favre's debut with the Vikings, Brandon Marshall's future and the QB competitions in Detroit, Cleveland and San Francisco.
Rob Neyer discusses the Phillies' luck, why the Dodgers might lose out to the Rockies and Giants and why every game is important to the Red Sox.
Jason Sobel reacts to the Wyndham Championship and the Solheim Cup with Jason Smith.
Ralph Vacchiano talks about the Giants' reaction to Plaxico Buress' plea deal. Vacchiano doesn't think the team has anyone who can replace Burress on the field.
Trevor Matich explains why he is disheartened by the Redskins and runs through his five viable contenders for the national championship in college football.
Will Carroll shares his thoughts on the futures of John Smoltz in St. Louis and Lou Piniella in Chicago. Carroll also discusses closers.
Tony Moss isn't concerned about Brett Favre's legacy and thinks that the Raiders may have just what they need with Tom Cable's intensity.
John Clayton covers Kyle Orton, Devin Hester, Jay Cutler, Vince Young, Terrell Owens, the Bills' no-huddle offense and Michael Vick.
Jayson Stark shares his thoughts on the Nationals' record signing of Stephen Strasburg and comments on how Scott Boras handles contract negotiations.
Beano Cook isn't surprised that Greg Paulus has been named the starting QB at Syracuse. Beano says the program is having a tough time getting players to come there.
Larry Rawson does the math and breaks down Usain Bolt's speed in football terms.
Jason Sobel recaps Y.E. Yang's surprising win and Tiger Woods' unprecedented defeat at the PGA Championship with Jason Smith.
Brian Seltzer explains why the Eagles decided to sign Michael Vick and discusses what the fan reaction will be in Philadelphia.
Buck Showalter shares his thoughts on the various playoff races and Pedro Martinez's first start with the Phillies.
Rob Neyer reacts to Pedro Martinez's first start with the Phillies and Shane Victorino getting beer poured on him while making a catch at Wrigley Field.
Keith Law thinks that Kevin Youkilis overreacted and Rick Porcello didn't deserve to be ejected. Keith believes the umpires should have handled the events leading up to the brawl differently.
Len Pasquarelli comments on possible destinations for Michael Vick and the Panthers' concern over Steve Smith's injury.
Scott Porter talks about Friday Night Lights and his hatred of the USC Trojans. Scott also discusses his new movie and beatboxes on the air.
Jayson Stark covers Pedro Martinez and the Phillies' rotation, the White Sox acquiring Alex Rios, the entertaining Ozzie Guillen and the Nationals, the hottest team in baseball.
Bill Williamson thinks that Kyle Orton is going to be a work in progress, but fans will be all over him if he struggles. Bill also covers Knowshon Moreno and JaMarcus Russell.
Beano Cook names some of the most entertaining sports figures that he's ever covered.
In regards to David Ortiz, Buck just wants the 2003 list released because he's tired of talking about it. He says Roy Halladay remaining in Toronto is positive.
Amy isn't sure who from the Red Sox really knew about David Ortiz's positive test because in theory, no one should know. He talks about Torii Hunter's genuine response.
Rick Reilly previews Thursday's episode of Homecoming with Tony Hawk. Rick also discusses Pete Rose and the article he wrote about Tiger Woods' course etiquette.
Jerry Crasnick thinks the Phillies made a good deal in acquiring Cliff Lee and that the Dodgers could use Roy Halladay in their rotation.
D'Brickashaw Ferguson previews the upcoming season and the AFC East race. D'Brickashaw also talks about what it's like playing for new head coach Rex Ryan.
Jayson Stark thinks that Toronto needs to move Roy Halladay this week or risk losing a chance at getting good prospects in return down the road.
Michael Smith discusses his interview with Vince Young.
Beano Cook thinks that Michael Vick should be allowed to play in the NFL because he served his time. Beano also discusses Joe Paterno's decision to continue coaching if healthy.
Jason Sobel and Amy Lawrence discuss Greg Norman's struggles down the stretch at the Senior British Open.
Neyer enjoyed MLB Hall of Fame weekend in Cooperstown. Rob thinks the Phillies counteroffer for Roy Halladay was a great offer, but he may not be moved.
Joe Gibbs discusses the financial problems that are plaguing NASCAR, and Michael Vick's return to the NFL.
Jerry Crasnick believes that Toronto doesn't want to trade Roy Halladay, but the team will if the right offer comes along.
Keith Law shares his thoughts on instant replay in baseball, the Nationals' negotiations with Stephen Strasburg and the Yankees.
Jeffri Chadiha says LaDainian Tomlinson wants to silence his critics and is using the fact that he is turning 30 as a motivating factor.
Michael Wuertz comments on Oakland's dramatic comeback win against the Twins on Monday night.
Mike Gundy says there is a lot of excitement in Stillwater and the fans expect the Cowboys to win every game. Mike explains why his famous rant has been great for recruiting.
Jayson Stark praises Ichiro Suzuki's underappreciated hitting skills. Jayson also comments on the Phillies, Roy Halladay and Ryan Howard.
Beano Cook thinks that Michigan may have panicked when hiring Rich Rodriguez.
Jason Sobel looks back at Stewart Cink's win and Tom Watson's incredible run at the British Open with Jason Smith.
John Clayton thinks it is wise for Roger Goodell to wait before making a decision on Michael Vick's future in the NFL.
Rob Neyer discusses why Toronto isn't compelled to deal Roy Halladay and the Mariners' chances in the AL West.
Jason Smith is joined by Ben Roethlisberger on the red carpet at the ESPYs.
Matthew Stafford joins Jason Smith on the red carpet at the ESPYs.
Jason Smith gives Mark Sanchez tips on how to be a New Yorker on the red carpet at the ESPYs. Mark also discusses learning the Jets' offense and playing for Rex Ryan.
Jason Smith admires Tim Tebow's championship ring on the red carpet at the ESPYs. Tim says the Gators are ready to go for the upcoming season.
Blake Griffin confirms to Jason Smith that Jared Fogle form Subway defeated him in basketball. Blake is pleased to be a Clipper.
Jason Smith suffers an embarrassing moment with Carmelo Anthony on the red carpet at the ESPYs.
Willis McGahee makes Jason Smith's night by saying he would love to play for the Jets on the red carpet at the ESPYs.
Subway's Jared Fogle breaks the news to Jason Smith that he is in a commercial with Blake Griffin and he beat the No. 1 pick in basketball.
Quick comments from some of the celebrities that Jason Smith spoke with on the red carpet at the ESPYs, including Lisa Leslie, Natalie Gulbis and Shannon Brown.
Keith Law shares his thoughts on the All-Star Game, the American League's dominance of the event and Pedro Martinez signing with the Phillies.
John Clayton discusses the futures of Brett Favre, Peyton Manning and the Colts. John also debates with Jason Smith about Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Manning.
Rob Neyer breaks down the first half of the baseball season and looks ahead to the remainder of the year.
Jason Sobel previews the British Open from Turnberry with Jason Smith.
Jerry Crasnick says Shane Victorino getting a game-winning hit at a time when he is campaigning to get the final roster spot on the NL All-Star team is a fun story.
WRKN-TV's Joe Dubin discusses Steve McNair's image in Nashville.
The Tennessean's Kate Howard explains why the police took their time to classify the Steve McNair case as a murder-suicide.
Ric Bucher talks about the Trevor Ariza-LeBron James situation and the winners and losers of free agency.
Keith Law thinks the media misinterpreted J. P. Ricciardi's statement about listening to deals for Roy Halladay.
John Hollinger thinks the Shawn Marion deal will keep the Mavericks in the mix in the West because it gives Dallas a strong eight-man rotation.
Ryan Miller talks about Nike confiscating the video he shot of LeBron James getting dunked on. Ryan says it was an average dunk.
Jayson Stark covers Cole Hamels, the Phillies, Ryan Braun's comments, Nomar Garciaparra's return to Fenway Park, Randy Wolf, the Mets and the Nationals.
Beano Cook talks about the most intriguing games on the college football schedule. Beano thinks Florida-LSU is the top matchup to watch.
Jason talks about Tiger Woods attempting stand up comedy after winning his own tournament. Sobel looks ahead to the British Open.
Stark talks about what 500 saves and other milestones actually mean. Players should be compared to peers, not numbers. Plus, what is it with players and days off?
Jason Sobel and Jason Smith recap Kenny Perry's win at the Travelers Championship.
Chad Ford shares his thoughts on the winners and losers from the NBA draft. Chad is still trying to figure out what the Timberwolves are doing.
Joanna Krupa explains why she exploded on Terrell Owens during their first run on ABC's Superstars. The pair has reunited and will continue to compete on the show.
John Clayton talks about the recent practices that he has attended. Clayton discusses the Bengals, Falcons and Bernie Kosar.
Rob Neyer covers contenders, pretenders, the top managerial jobs and Joe Torre's misuse of the Dodgers' bullpen.
Jason Sobel thinks that Phil Mickelson can still make a run in the final round of the U.S. Open.
Ray Edwards discusses what it's like being asked about Brett Favre at every turn. Ray previews Minnesota's upcoming season and the NFC North's newest QBs.
Amy K. Nelson says it will be interesting to see where Pedro Martinez ends up and in what role. Amy notes that Martinez hasn't backed off of his salary demands.
Dennis Haskins explains how cheering for Chattanooga during the NCAA tournament sparked a Saved by the Bell reunion.
Mark Madsen notes that people are still asking him dance after all of these years. Mark believes that Phil Jackson will return and says his team loved Kevin McHale.
Scott Van Pelt says there is something about Phil Mickelson that makes him very popular in New York and he will have even more supporters this weekend.
Jerry Crasnick says people are pleased with Ivan Rodriguez because of how hard he worked in the World Baseball Classic and to latch on with the Astros.
John Kruk shares his thoughts on Ivan Rodriguez setting a new record and Sammy Sosa's name reportedly being on the anonymous list of positive steroid tests.
Bob Harig thinks you have to wonder how well Phil Mickelson can hang in there when things get tough this weekend.
Keith Law shares his thoughts on another name leaking from the anonymous testing list and Ivan Rodriguez tying Carlton Fisk's record. Plus, Keith covers Joe Mauer.
Len Pasquarelli breaks down both sides of the Brandon Marshall story and discusses what it would take for Denver to make a deal.
Spero Dedes talks about what it's like to call a championship and where Los Angeles will go from here.
Will Perdue breaks down Game 5 and another NBA championship for the Lakers.
Jemele Hill shares her thoughts on the Lakers' championship and why the Magic played so flat in an elimination game.
Beto Duran dishes on the gossip in the Lakers' locker room after the franchise's 15th NBA title.
Doug Christie talks about how important Game 4 of the NBA Finals is for both teams. Doug expects Kobe Bryant to bounce back and have a big game.
E.J. Hradek says there is nothing like a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup finals.
Jerry Crasnick isn't sure if Stephen Strasburg will pitch in the majors this year, but Jerry does believe he'll break Mark Prior's record.
Will Perdue thinks it was surprising how Game 3 played out. Will says the Magic dodged a bullet despite playing well and putting up record numbers.
Jemele Hill says Game 3 wasn't Orlando's best performance of the playoffs, but the Magic played with a great sense of urgency in the contest it needed to win the most.
Matthew Barnaby recaps Pittsburgh's big win in Game 6, looks ahead to Game 7 and discusses why so many Stanley Cup finals go the distance.
Keith Law says Stephen Strasburg will probably play for Washington in late September, but predicts that he will not sign until the August 17th deadline.
Devin Harris chats about playing in front of Jay-Z and Beyonce on a nightly basis, the NBA Finals and growing up as a Packers fan in Wisconsin.
Marc Stein previews Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Marc touches on Kobe Bryant's focus, Jameer Nelson's playing time and the Lakers' supporting cast.
Jayson Stark explains how the selection of Stephen Strasburg could change the MLB draft forever. Plus, Jayson covers David Ortiz, Joel Zumaya and more.
Beano Cook doesn't think his Penguins can win the Stanley Cup. Beano also chimes in on Tennessee's multiple violations under new head coach Lane Kiffin.
Perdue agrees Lamar Odom was a huge factor in Game 2. L.A. needs him to continue the good play on the road. How about Kobe? And what do the Magic need to do?
The Lakers shocked the Magic with their intensity from the start. The Magic must play better in all areas of the game.
Jayson attended Randy Johnson's 300th victory. He has a greater appreciation for what this means and what Randy has done. Could CC be the next 300-game winner?
Orlando needs to hit 3's to defeat the Lakers. Will doesn't think Orlando's defense is that good. Dwight Howard has to stay out of foul trouble. Will says Lakers in six.
Will Perdue isn't sure how positive of an impact Jameer Nelson's return could have for the Magic. Will also speculates about Dwight Howard's future.
Keith Law explains what Stephen Strasburg's immediate options are after he signs with Washington.
Jimmie Johnson won his second victory of the Sprint Cup season and fourth at Dover by a nose against Tony Stewart, the point's leader. And how about Dale Jr.?
Clayton talks about the NFL possibly adding games, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, other difficult WRs aside from T.O. and support for Michael Vick.
Shannon Brown talks about how his dunk energized the Staples Center and the Lakers. Shannon says Phil Jackson told him to give the team a spark, so that is what he tried to do.
Keith Law previews the MLB draft and talks about San Diego State's Stephen Strasburg. Keith believes Strasburg is everything he is built up to be, but will the Nationals pay him?
Jerry Crasnick tells us that Carlos Zambrano is a high-strung and competitive guy who is capable of losing his cool. Jerry is surprised that Lou Piniella hasn't lost it yet.
Beto Duran thinks the crowd in Los Angeles appeared nervous and was very quiet until Shannon Brown's dunk. Beto says the Nuggets were not in the mood to talk after Game 5.
Hubie Brown breaks down Game 4 of the Orlando-Cleveland series and tells us why he thinks the Cavaliers aren't done yet.
Branson Wright talks about the play of LeBron James and says Mike Brown is getting outcoached by Stan Van Gundy. Branson thinks the Magic will win the series.
Keith Law doesn't think the Cubs have enough to make a deal for Jake Peavy. Keith also covers David Ortiz's slow bat speed and Carl Pavano's strong pitching.
Chris Broussard says the Cavaliers couldn't score in Game 3, but they made strides on defense.
Beto Duran tells us that Denver isn't too worried about Carmelo Anthony's health.
John Kruk thinks it looks like Alex Rodriguez is having fun playing the game again. John says A-Rod can carry the Yankees a long way.
Beano Cook can't believe that Notre Dame omitted Charlie Weis' bad seasons with the Fighting Irish.
Beto Duran says the Nuggets were feeling good about themselves after Game 2, while the Lakers were extremely somber about their lack of execution.
Steve 'Psycho' Lyons talks about his new book and being remembered for dropping his pants. Steve thinks Jake Peavy is crazy for not accepting the deal to the White Sox.
Tom Friend doesn't think the White Sox are a good fit for Jake Peavy. Peavy would have gone from playing for a cerebral guy like Bud Black to Ozzie Guillen.
Mike breaks down Game 1 of Magic-Cavs. The Magic have played three pretty good games in a row now and will be a tough out for the Cavs. The Cavs need to move the ball better and not just stand around watching LeBron James.
J.A. Adande breaks down the Western Conference finals. J.A. says if the Nuggets can shoot a better percentage from the free throw line and not make the critical mistakes they made in Game 1, they have the firepower to take out the Lakers.
Jemele Hill predicted a long series between the Magic and Cavs, even before the Magic took Game 1. She isn't saying that the Magic will win the series, but she knew that they weren't going to be as easy a win for the Cavaliers as the Pistons and Hawks.
ESPN.com MLB writer Jerry Crasnick talks about David Ortiz's first home run of the season and the top prospects who could be called up to make an impact in 2009.
Dave Ryan says he underestimated how many people would be interested in Shaq coming to Syracuse. Shaq was very accommodating and impressive and was willing to learn. The thing Dave will remember most is Shaq's interaction with a young kid before he left.
Shane McMahon says the WWE has always had a great relationship with the Lakers and Staples Center and they will be moving their Denver date to Los Angeles to avoid the conflict with the series on May 25.
Ryen Russillo says there is no reason why Blake Griffin will not be a Clipper after the draft. Ryen is worried about Stephen Curry's frame and abilities as a PG.
Beto Duran says the Nuggets were pretty testy after Game 1 because they felt like the game got away from them.
Keith Law tells us that Carlos Delgado's injury is a serious situation because there is no guarantee he will be the same after surgery.
Jayson Stark credits Nolan Ryan and Mike Maddux for changing the philosophy in Texas and improving the pitching staff.
Beano Cook can't understand why James Harrison doesn't want to go to the White House. Beano is proud of the Penguins and expects them to win the Stanley Cup.
Marc Stein discusses what issues the Celtics will need to address during the offseason.
Dave Winfield believes that David Ortiz is doing the right thing by taking a few days off.
John Clayton covers Brett Favre's future, new free agency rules, the CBA and the players' feelings on a longer schedule and games in Europe.
Rob Neyer believes that something is physically wrong with David Ortiz because it's difficult to write his performance off as a fluke.
Beto Duran says the Lakers were super focused before Game 7, while the Rockets appeared to be tense and tight.
Branson Wright thinks LeBron James now knows that he is the best player in the world and we are seeing it manifest itself right before our eyes.
John Hollinger believes Dwight Howard needs to prove to Stan Van Gundy that he can get the job done when it counts.
Jerry Crasnick chronicles the ups and downs of Boston, the Yankees, Tampa Bay, Oakland, the Angels and Colorado.
Chris Sheridan thinks the Lakers destroyed Houston on Tuesday. Chris says that Dwight Howard and the Magic are frustrated because they should be up in the series.
Beto Duran thinks the Rockets appeared to be too loose after Game 5 for a team that got beaten so badly. Beto says the Lakers wanted to send a message.
Keith Law covers Roger Clemens' comments, the Blue Jays' hot start and Ryan Zimmerman's hitting streak.
A.C. Green talks about his legendary basketball camps, his toughest opponents and how Kobe Bryant has evolved since they were teammates.
Beano Cook didn't realize who his Facebook friends were until Jason Smith told him. Pittsburgh is a little down because the Penguins lost, but Beano thinks they will win Game 7.
Avery Johnson thinks Dwight Howard and the Magic were very aggressive in Game 6. Avery says a coach must have thick skin so that player comments aren't bothersome.
Dr. Jack Ramsay thinks Aaron Brooks is a team guy and an exciting player who is lightning quick. Jack expects the Lakers to win and Kobe Bryant to come up big on Sunday.
Orestes Destrade talks about the relationship between a player and an umpire. Orestes also shares his thoughts on steroids and the Hall of Fame.
Jayson Stark thinks the situation with A-Rod changed and now it looks like Selena Roberts is piling on.
Tom Farrey's upcoming piece takes an in-depth look at the UFC's Dana White. White is a polarizing leader who has made both enemies and allies every step of the way.
Keith Law thinks Zack Greinke will be one of the five best pitchers in the league.
NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert wonders whether Brett Favre wants to play for the Vikings or against the Packers.
Pete Fox talks about the Dodgers' reaction to winning their first 12 home games of the season. Pete says the ballclub is doing everything right at the moment.
John Hollinger addresses Orlando's trouble closing out games, Rajon Rondo's shooting troubles and LeBron James' MVP award.
Beano Cook sounds off on Congress for trying to get college football to implement a playoff system. Beano also reveals that he's on Facebook now.
Beto Duran says Phil Jackson is still confident, though his team has legitimate concerns.
Mel Kiper Jr. talks about name dropping the show during ESPN's draft coverage and hands out some NFL draft grades.
J.A. would rather have seen Tony Allen taking the shots to beat him than Paul Pierce. Vinny Del Negro probably deserves a C or D for the way he has been coaching.
Legler breaks down the finish of the Celtics-Bulls Game 5, Paul Pierce and Brad Miller. He also talks about the Magic, Dwight Howard and coach Tony DiLeo.
Keith isn't crazy about the attention high school pitcher Patrick Schuster is getting. Law was impressed with how well Phil Hughes pitched and Miguel Cabrera can hit.
John loves the picks the Bengals made. He is curious about what the Cowboys did. Braylon Edwards is staying in Cleveland. Anquan Boldin won't be dealt, either.
Mel Kiper Jr. talks about the rising stock of Mark Sanchez and a couple of guys that teams may trade up for to pick. Mel says there is always intrigue in the middle rounds.
Beano Cook doesn't think Notre Dame's schedule is that tough and predicts nine wins for Charlie Weis' squad.
Jerry Crasnick discusses unemployed free agents, such as Pedro Martinez, Jim Edmonds, Frank Thomas and Ben Sheets, that can help a team this season.
Chris Broussard thinks Miami and Portland have proven that you can't overreact to one game in the postseason.
In his 25 years of covering the draft, this is the most talented class of return men that Mike Detillier has ever seen.
Keith Law thinks the Marlins will be a .500 team eventually. Keith also discusses the Nationals' struggles and Zack Greinke's hot start.
Beto Duran says the Lakers were talking about working on defense after their win over the Jazz in Game 2. Beto thinks Mark Sanchez is ready to play football.
Jayson Stark has written a book on the 2008 Phillies' season, which had a profound impact on the people of Philadelphia.
Beano Cook thinks Greg Paulus is a good athlete but he doesn't know how well he will do as a QB.
Mel Kiper Jr. tells us what draft day is like for him and projects which conferences and schools will have the most picks this weekend.
Buck Showalter thinks Cole Hamels will have some good and challenging outings, but he has put a lot innings on that arm. Buck believes the Rays are in the same boat.
Mike Detillier talks about how the safest picks in the NFL draft are usually offensive lineman, so don't be surprised if many of the top ones get selected early on.
Mel Kiper Jr. is suffering from a little Mark Sanchez, Matthew Stafford and Andre Smith exhaustion just 10 days from the draft. Mel talks about the depth of the OL class.
Chris Sheridan fills out his postseason awards ballot and discusses the playoff matchups.
E.J. Hradek talks about some of the exciting matchups that are taking place in the first round of the playoffs.
Jerry Crasnick discusses Jackie Robison Day and diversity in baseball. The conversation then shifts to the surprises from the first two weeks of the season.
Tim Legler can't wait for the NBA playoffs to start. Tim thinks there are a lot of exciting first round matchups in the West, but the East is fairly cut and dry.
Brian Kenny talks about Oscar De La Hoya's career and why he should be considered one of the greatest champions ever.
Keith Law thinks A.J. Burnett will give the Yankees strong performances like he did on Tuesday night as long as he is healthy. Keith says it's too early to discuss surprises.
Mike Salk discusses the Mariners' home opener and the return of Ken Griffey Jr. Ken is still loved by Seattle fans and he returns as a more mature player.
Aaron Brooks discusses playing with Ron Artest and what it has meant to the team to have Carl Landry return after being shot a couple of weeks ago.
Gene Wojciechowski thinks the difference between the first day of this year's Masters and the last two years is the weather cooperated this time around.
Marc Stein says Andrew Bynum may not get to the level he was at in January, but it doesn't matter because the Lakers are the best team in the West.
Eduardo Perez talks about his experience with the Cardinals after Daryl Kile's death.
Beto Duran talks about how Nick Adenhart's father found out about his son's passing and had to notify the Angels of the accident.
When you put the greatest job in the world in one of the greatest cities in the world, it's a dream come true for Stan Verrett.
Mel Kiper Jr. talks about the impact of the Jay Cutler trade on the draft's QB class. Mel discusses Josh Freeman and how the Lions should handle the No. 1 pick.
Jerry Crasnick lists some of the players who need to get out to fast starts in April. Jerry likes the Cubs' pitching depth and thinks the Phillies needed that win on Wednesday.
Keith Law talks about CC Sabathia's struggles on Opening Day and makes his bold predictions for the 2009 season.
Ryen Russillo says Blake Griffin will definitely be a No. 1 pick and a dominant rebounder in the NBA.
Mark Schlereth warns that Jay Cutler should be careful what he wishes for. Cutler is going to an offense that has lots of holes and not many draft picks to fill them with.
Bill Williamson doesn't like the Bears-Broncos trade for Denver. The deal went down because Kyle Orton was the best QB offered in return.
John Cena shares his childhood memories of Wrestlemania and tells us that the movie The Wrestler is a pretty accurate depiction of the life of a former wrestling superstar.
Mel Kiper Jr. says Denver will trade Jay Cutler for top picks, but not to an AFC team. Mel also discusses the Steelers not signing a single free agent.
Beano Cook describes how college basketball coverage has changed over the years since Villanova defeated Georgetown in 1985.
A. Martinez talks about Andrew Bynum's escapades at the Playboy Mansion and adds that he'd tear his own ACL to get into the place.
Andy Glockner talks about Michigan State being one of the top programs in the country over the last decade.
John Cena discusses Curt Schilling's retirement, being a fan of all of the Boston area teams and how he will be the first full-time wrestler and acting superstar in the WWE.

