The Sports On Point Podcast: Recent Episodes
Matthew Smith, Bob Williams and Bob Severns
Sports on Point is the podcast for that “everyman” sports fanatic that gets frustrated with his local “homer” sportscasters or the national prima-donna celebrity hosts who have lost touch. It is the rational and insightful voice in sports news.
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Ep .56 You Must Enable Biscuits
7-27-2011
Weekly Rewind
Thursday -Derrick Williams rethinks draft choice - ESPN
Friday -My respect for Tiger is gone - Sacked caddie - ESPN
Saturday -Ohio State dodges a bullet
Sunday -Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger gets married - ESPN
Monday -Roger Goodell: 'Football is back'
Tuesday -Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | SF@PHI: Utley shows speed with inside-the-parker - Video | MLB.com
Wednesday - Donovan McNabb trade to Minnesota Vikings in place, sources say - ESPN
To the Point
the NFL Lockout is Over
Free Agency
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7-13-2011
Weekly Rewind
Thursday -Fan dies after falling out of stands at Texas Rangers game - ESPN Dallas
Friday -Houston Rockets' Yao Ming retiring after nine seasons, reports say - ESPN
Saturday -NFL star Hines Ward picked up for DUI, authorities say - CNN.com
Sunday -Home Run Derby Baseball Players To Interact Live With Fans Via Twitter - Mashable
Monday -NFL lockout: League, players moving toward deal, sources say - ESPN
Tuesday -Stadium's Costly Legacy Throws Taxpayers for a Loss - WSJ.com
Wednesday -James Harrison of Pittsburgh Steelers blasts Roger Goodell in magazine interview - ESPN
To the Point
Ohio State self imposed sanctions;
Yao Ming Retires - how will he be remembered?
Deron Williams to Turkey
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Podcast Outline
6-29-2011
Thursday -Ron Artest of Los Angeles Lakers wants to change name to Metta World Peace - ESPN Los Angeles
Friday -Scottie Pippen sets the record straight that Michael Jordan is the greatest player in NBA history - ESPN Chicago
Saturday -Mexico beats US to win the Gold Cup
Sunday -Reports: Winnipeg Jets to set off massive NHL realignment for 2012-13 season - ESPN
Monday -Serena Williams out in straight sets at Wimbledon
Tuesday -@swish41 Würzburg is going nuts. Hail to the champ on Twitpic
Wednesday -Orlando Basketball Stars Engage in 'Planking War'
To the Point
NBA Draft Reactions
Jim Riggleman
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Weekly Rewind
-Thursday -Sources: Rubio clears last hurdle to join Wolves
-Friday -CanucksTV: The healing begins Jun.17.11 Video - NHL VideoCenter - Vancouver Canucks
-Saturday -2011 U.S. Open: Rory McIlroy leads after three rounds, sets 54-hole record at U.S. Open - ESPN
-Sunday -Florida Marlins expected to hire 80-year old Jack McKeon as new manager, sources say - ESPN
-Monday -St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols out 4-6 weeks with fractured arm - ESPN
-Tuesday -Lockout: Sources reveal details of proposed NFL CBA - ESPN
-Wednesday -Did Mark Cuban's Attorney Just File Greatest Legal Scoreboard Ever in Ross Perot Jr. Case?
To the Point
-NBA Draft
TEAM Matt’s Pick Bob’s Pick
1.Cleveland Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving
2.Minnesota Derrick Williams Derrick Williams
3.Utah Brandon Knight Brandon Knight
4.Cleveland Enes Kanter Enes Kanter
5.Toronto Jan Vesely Kawhi Leonard
6.Washington Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valanciunas
7.Sacramento Kemba Walker Jimmer Fredette
8.Detroit Bismack Biyombo Jan Vesely
9.Charlotte Marcus Morris Marcus Morris
10.Milwaukee Kawhi Leonard Bismack Biyombo
-What’s Next for the NBA?
-Rory McIlroy
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Sports On Point Ep. 52
I'm Very Eloquent When I'm Drunk
6-8-2011
Weekly Rewind
Thursday -Los Angeles Lakers say they will retire Shaquille O'Neal's No. 34 jersey - ESPN Los Angeles
Friday -Donnie Walsh leaving position as New York Knicks president, GM - ESPN New York
Saturday -Johnny Bench puts onus on Buster Posey's positioning - ESPN
Sunday -Ex-NFL player Plaxico Burress expected to leave prison - CNN.com
Monday -NBA Finals: LeBron James can't win, even after win - ESPN
Tuesday -Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor made up to $40,000 signing memorabilia - ESPN
Wednesday - MLB draft 2011: Texas Rangers pick Johnathan Taylor of Georgia Bulldogs - ESPN Dallas
To the Point
-The NBA Finals - Is LeBron “shrinking”?
-More Buckeye fallout, is the AD next?
-Aaron Rome’s Big Hit on Nathan Horton
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Sports On Point
Episode 51 - Get Your Dialing Fingles Ready
Thursday -Brandon says Big House could get bigger - ESPN
Friday -Boston Pizza Now Known As Vancouver Pizza | Vancity Buzz | Vancouver Blog
Saturday -Sources: Cavs attempting to add No. 2 pick, too - ESPN
Sunday -2011 NBA Playoffs: Jason Terry will have Larry O'Brien Tropy tattoo removed if Dallas Mavericks fail to win NBA Finals vs. Miami Heat - ESPN Dallas
Monday -Sports Illustrated investigation on Jim Tressel, Ohio State - SI.com - Magazine
Tuesday -Dwight Howard says first choice is to remain in Orlando - ESPN
Wednesday -Shaquille O'Neal announces his retirement after 19 seasons - ESPN Boston
To the Point
NBA Finals
Game 1 reactions
Predictions
Tressel Resignation
Should fans be voting for MLB all stars?
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Weekly Rewind
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Thursday -Brandon Phillips shocks Twitter follower by showing up at his game - Big League Stew - MLB Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Friday -Atlanta Thrashers moving to Winnipeg
Saturday -SEC will consider eliminating basketball divisions
Sunday -Ray Lewis of Baltimore Ravens says crime will rise if season lost - ESPN
Monday -Kyle Gets Buckets 2.0
Tuesday -Source: NFL canceling rookie symposium due to labor impasse - ESPN
Wednesday - James Harrison, LaMarr Woodley blast NFL's 'Steelers Rule' - ESPN
To the Point
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The NBA Finals appear locked up?
Coach Mike Brown to Lakers
Big Ten considers pay proposal
Is the jig finally up for Lance Armstrong?
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Thursday -Once sure Brett Favre done, Green Bay Packers will retire No. 4 - ESPN
Friday -Venus Williams withdraws from French Open - ESPN
Saturday -Chad Ochocinco of Cincinnati Bengals rides bull for 1.5 seconds, gets $10K - ESPN
Sunday -Evan Longoria saves reporter with bare hand catch. [VIDEO]
Monday -Troy Polamalu GRADUATES from USC | TMZ.com
Tuesday -Roger Goodell: NFL to pitch in for Minnesota Vikings' new stadium - ESPN
Wednesday - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar feels 'slighted' by Los Angeles Lakers no statue at Staples - ESPN Los Angeles
To the Point - Anniversary Year in Review edition
Jon: LeBron to South Beach
Phenom: Inconsistency with NCAA rulings
Matt: Tiger Woods lacks Tiger Blood
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Episode 48
Right At The Top Of The Wow
Weekly Rewind
Thursday -NBA.com: Warriors' Stephen Curry wins NBA Sportsmanship Award
Friday -Gary Williams to retire as Maryland Terrapins basketball coach - ESPN
Saturday -Kentucky Wildcats Basketball: Terrence Jones To Announce NBA Decision On Twitter - A Sea Of Blue
Sunday -Rangers’ Avery Joins Campaign for Gay Rights - NYTimes.com
Monday -Lakers get benched by Mavericks shooters - ESPN
Tuesday -Reggie Bush of New Orleans Saints causes stir with tweets on lockout - ESPN
To the Point
-Is it time to rebuild in LA?
-Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics
-No Hitters are all the rage ...
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SportsOnPoint
5-5-2011
Weekly Rewind
Thursday -2011 NFL draft: Commissioner Roger Goodell booed - ESPN
Friday -NFL lockout back on, as owners win ruling from appeals court - CNN.com
Saturday -Miami Heat's LeBron James dismisses notion of quitting vs. Boston Celtics - ESPN
Sunday -Sources: Chicago Bulls' Tom Thibodeau wins NBA Coach of the Year Award - ESPN Chicago
Monday -2011 NBA Playoffs: Source: Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is the NBA's MVP - ESPN Chicago
Tuesday -Rashard Mendenhall Twitter Comments Spark Controversey Mashable | The Social Media Guide
Wednesday - Tony Romo: Dez Bryant joins Day 2 of Dallas Cowboys workouts - ESPN Dallas
To the Point
The NBA Playoffs
The Grizz, Mavs, and Hawks look to stun
The Heat vs Celtics may be a snoozer
The NHL playoff started off hot, now not so much
Should we care what athletes think on political matters?
Jacob Pullen and Rashard Mendenhall on Bin Laden
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Topics:
-The NFL Lockout is Over (Or Is It?)
-The NFL Draft
-The NBA Playoffs
-MLB Wants to Extend its Playoffs
-Will Tressel be fired?
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Thursday -
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy says media already picked Derrick Rose as MVP - ESPN Chicago
2011 spring training: Texas Rangers set rotation, keep Neftali Feliz in bullpen - ESPN Dallas
Friday -
Deion Sanders criticizes Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant, has cut ties with him - ESPN Dallas
Cincinnati Bengals' Chad Ochocinco asked to play in MLS reserve game - ESPN
Saturday -
2011 spring training: Cincinnati Reds' Bronson Arroyo has mononucleosis - ESPN
City of Anaheim admits pursuit of Sacramento Kings - ESPN Los Angeles
Sunday -
Tennessee Volunteers names Missouri State's Cuonzo Martin coach - ESPN
Chicago Cubs release Carlos Silva, voice displeasure with pitcher's parting shots - ESPN Chicago
Monday -
San Antonio Spurs add Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili to Tim Duncan injury - ESPN -
Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant sued over $246K jewelry tab - ESPN Dallas
Tuesday -
LeBron James of Miami Heat delayed by Cleveland Cavaliers garage parking security - ESPN -
Jalen Rose -- Arrested for DUI | TMZ.com
Wednesday -
Dominique Wilkins attacked by fan after game, Atlanta Hawks say - ESPN -
Purdue Boilermakers coach Matt Painter turns down Missouri Tigers, source says - ESPN
To the Point
NCAA Tournament Status Report
VCU and Butler
Outstanding player performances
Final Four breakdown/Predictions
How we stand in our predictions
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MLB Season Preview
AL Division Champions and Contenders:
East
Central
West
NL Division Champions and Contenders:
East
Central
West
Most Improved Teams
MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year
Playoff and World Series predictions
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Thursday -
MAGIC: Orlando Magic and Amway Center Named Finalist in Sports Business Journal's Best in Sports Awards
2011 NCAA Men's Tournament: Kyrie Irving of Duke Blue Devils will play against Hampton - ESPN
Friday -
Report: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki donates 100 million yen to Japanese earthquake relief efforts - ESPN
NFLPA: Talks ended as result of salary proposal - ESPN
Saturday -
Texas Longhorns F Tristan Thompson: 'I'm coming back another year' - ESPN
NBA.com: Rose's momentum pushing him toward MVP -- and history
Sunday -
Reports: Notre Dame Fighting Irish WR Michael Floyd arrested on DUI charge - ESPN
New Jersey Nets PG Deron Williams (wrist) to sit 3 games - ESPN New York
Monday -
Tampa Bay Buccaneers a front-runner for 'Hard Knocks' in 2011, sources say - ESPN
Sources Bruce Pearl fired as Tennessee Volunteers coach - ESPN
Tuesday -
NFL Lockout Could Destroy Chicken Wing Industry
NFL votes to change rules for kickoffs, replay - ESPN
Wednesday -
Chad Ochocinco begins MLS tryout with Sporting KC - ESPN
Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant gets criminal trespass warning - ESPN Dallas
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Thursday -
Former Charlotte Bobcats F Gerald Wallace: Trade to Portland Trail Blazers a 'stab in the back' - ESPN
Ohio State Buckeyes considered stronger Jim Tressel sanctions - ESPN
Friday -
Former Cincinnati Bengals star Cris Collinsworth among 83 rescued from restaurant - ESPN
Amare Stoudemire's latest technical foul rescinded by NBA - ESPN New York
Saturday -
NFL formally announces lockout of players | Reuters
Zuffa Purchases Strikeforce -- MMA Fighting
Sunday -
USC Trojans reinstate men's basketball coach Kevin O'Neill - ESPN Los Angeles
Crosby Skates for First Time - Pittsburgh Penguins - Features
Monday -
Reports: Oklahoma Sooners fire Jeff Capel after five years - ESPN
UFC earns "Pro Sports League of the Year" nomination with NBA, NHL, NFL, MLS | MMAjunkie.com
Tuesday -
Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau rips protesters outside Habs game - ESPN
After Los Angeles Clippers denied Kim Hughes surgery, players paid - ESPN Los Angeles
Wednesday -
Grant Hill's Response to Jalen Rose - NYTimes.com
Chad Ochocinco follows his 'dream', to get MLS tryout - ESPN
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SportsOnPoint Ep. 43
NCAA Tournament Preview
Bracket Breakdown
Sleepers, Snubs and Special Situations
SOP Picks
Special Player
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Sports On Point
Ep. 42 - The CBA Impeedment Files
The Heat's Downward Slide
Selection Sunday Preview
Jim Tressel
Updates on Collective Bargaining
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Thursday -
Agent: A.J. Hawk, Green Bay Packers agree to five-year deal - ESPN RAW
Source: San Diego Chargers to ink safety Bob Sanders to 1-year deal - ESPN MPS
Friday -
Oklahoma City Thunder lose Nate Robinson up to six weeks - ESPN RAW
Mike McCarthy, Green Bay Packers agree to new multiyear deal - ESPN MPS
Saturday -
No. 13 UNC tops No. 4 Duke 81-67 for ACC title RAW
Dwight Howard of Orlando Magic to serve technical suspension Monday - ESPN MPS
Sunday -
Dallas Mavericks owner in talks with Charlie Sheen about show for HDNet - ESPN Dallas RAW
Tim Tebow, Amare Stoudemire support dismissed BYU F Davies - ESPN MPS
Monday -
Ohio State Buckeyes take firm hold of No. 1 in coaches poll - ESPN RAW
Texas Tech Red Raiders fire Pat Knight as basketball coach - ESPN MPS
Tuesday -
Agent: Ex-New York Giants player Tiki Barber files to play in NFL again - ESPN New York RAW
Sources: George Karl, Denver Nuggets agree to multiyear deal - ESPN MPS
Wednesday -
NCAA official head: Finish 'unacceptable' in St. John's win - ESPN RAW
Erik Spoelstra dismisses Chris Bosh's comments on role in offense - ESPN MPS
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Sports On Point
Ep. 41 - The Big Letdown Sandwich
Melo (finally) Traded to the Knicks
Deron Williams traded to the Nets
Does anybody want to be #1 (NCAAB)
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Wednesday -
Report: Jets plan to let Antonio Cromartie walk | ProFootballTalk
Lance Armstrong retiring from cycling
Thursday -
Los Angeles Lakers unveil Jerry West statue at Staples Center - ESPN
Auburn tree poisoning suspect arrested - CNN
Friday -
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban creates company to challenge BCS system - ESPN Dallas
Indianapolis Colts release 2-time Pro Bowl safety Bob Sanders - ESPN
Saturday -
Blake Griffin leaps car, wins slam dunk contest over JaVale McGee - ESPN
Spring Training 2011: Michael Young reports to Texas Rangers on time after trade request goes unfulfilled - ESPN Dallas
Sunday -
Detroit Lions Busted For Tampering, Will Lose Draft Pick
Sources: Sacramento Kings exploring relocation to Anaheim - ESPN
Monday -
Sources: New York Knicks complete deal for Carmelo Anthony - ESPN New York
2011 spring training: Cleveland Indians put first woman on MLB mound -- for batting practice - ESPN
Tuesday -
Sports Fans Could Soon Tune in to NBA & NHL Games Live on YouTube | The Social Media Guide
DeMar DeRozan of Toronto Raptors slams 'prop dunk contest' - ESPN
Wednesday -
Sources: New Jersey Nets near deal for Jazz PG Deron Williams - ESPN New York
Champ Bailey signs four-year deal with Denver Broncos - ESPN
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Sports On Point
Ep. 40 - Special Edition Understanding the Potential NFL Lockout
Sides:
NFL (Owners and Executives): Matt
NFLPA: Bob
Issues at hand:
Money Distribution
18 Game Schedule
Rookie Wage Scale
Guaranteed TV income
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Wednesday -
Field announced for NBA Three-Point Shootout - Los Angeles Times
Cam Newton sees the great Brett Favre as his mentor - Yahoo! Sports
Thursday -
Sloan resigning after clash with Williams -Yahoo!
Boston Celtics' Ray Allen hits 3 to break Reggie Miller's NBA record - ESPN Boston
Friday -
LeBron James, heckling fan exchange words during game vs. Detroit Pistons - ESPN
Investigator: Wait to see if Philadelphia Eagles' Michael Vick has changed - ESPN
Saturday -
Brandon Banks of Washington Redskins in hospital after stabbing - ESPN
Pittsburgh Penguins in bus accident on way to Central Park practice - ESPN
Sunday -
Brian Cashman Calls Out CC Sabathia - The Hub - SB Nation
Sacramento Kings leave rookie DeMarcus Cousins home after postgame incident - ESPN
Monday -
Kansas Jayhawks No. 1 over Texas Longhorns -- by slimmest margin - ESPN
New York Yankees' CC Sabathia doesn't close door on opting out after 2011 - ESPN New York
Tuesday -
David Stern: Some owners not opposed to contracting New Orleans Hornets - ESPN
Source: QB Peyton Manning receives franchise tag from Indianapolis Colts - ESPN
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Wednesday -
Ron Artest not interested in trade, focused on Los Angeles Lakers - ESPN Los Angeles
New England Patriots' Bill Belichick wins The Associated Press 2010 Coach of the Year award - ESPN Boston
Thursday -
Ben Roethlisberger treats linemen to dinner, sings at bar - ESPN
Source: New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte to announce retirement - ESPN New York
Friday -
David Stern selects Kevin Love to replace Yao Ming at All-Star Game - ESPN
St. Louis Rams QB Sam Bradford named top offensive rookie - ESPN
Saturday -
Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick named AP Comeback Player of the Year - ESPN
Stefaan Engels completes 365 marathons in 365 days - ESPN
Sunday -
Tom Brady first to be voted unanimous AP NFL MVP - ESPN Boston
Sources: Jon Bon Jovi in talks to buy part of Atlanta Falcons - ESPN
Monday -
Sources: Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets have initial Carmelo Anthony talks - ESPN Los Angeles
North Carolina Tar Heels back in ESPN/USA Today coaches' Top 25 - ESPN
Tuesday -
Wake Forest baseball coach donates kidney to player - ESPN
CC Sabathia's Offseason Weight Loss May Lose Him Distinction of Game's Heaviest Player - New York Yankees - NESN.com
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Sports On Point
Ep. 39 - Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts
Texas TV
Jeff Fisher Retirement
Super Bowl
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Wednesday -
Korie Lucious suspended from Michigan State Spartans for conduct detrimental to team - ESPN
Briefs: Packers leave injured players out of photo - CBSSports.com
Thursday -
Memphis Grizzlies' O.J. Mayo gets 10-game drug suspension - ESPN
New York Jets' Antonio Cromartie won't back off critical union talk - ESPN New York
Friday -
Steelers' Troy Polamalu, Bryant McFadden return to practice - ESPN
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward goes No. 1 in NHL All-Star draft - ESPN
Saturday -
Albert Pujols will veto any trade proposal from the St. Louis Cardinals, sources say - ESPN
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant passes Hakeem Olajuwon for 8th on NBA all-time scoring list - ESPN Los Angeles
Sunday -
Source: Philadelphia Eagles to tag Michael Vick, listen to Kevin Kolb offers - ESPN
Kevin Durant calls out Chris Bosh as one of 'fake tough guys' - ESPN
Monday -
Urban Meyer joining ESPN as college football analyst - ESPN
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes players can't return until blood tests normal - ESPN
Tuesday -
Magic Johnson: Los Angeles Lakers may need deal to bring 'new life' - ESPN Los Angeles
Tom Brady of New England Patriots named AP Offensive Player of the Year - ESPN Boston
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Sports On Point
Ep. 38 - Yay! Humping and Boogers
NFL Championship games
The new Pro Bowl
What happens with the draft if there is a Lockout
NBA Mid-season Winners and Losers.
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Wednesday -
Report: New England Patriots' Tom Brady to have foot surgery for lingering stress fracture - ESPN Boston
Minnesota Twins, starting pitcher Carl Pavano agree to two-year deal - ESPN
Thursday -
NFL playoffs: Pittsburgh Steelers' Ike Taylor will try to lay out friend Santonio Holmes - ESPN New York
Ex-Michigan Wolverines QB Tate Forcier leaving school - ESPN
Friday -
Dave Wannstedt near deal for job with Buffalo Bills, source says - ESPN
LeBron James says he prepared to post up with Chris Bosh sidelined - ESPN
Saturday -
Auburn Tigers celebration draws nearly 80,000 fans - ESPN
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant maintains that Denver Nuggets fans are 'idiots' for booing Carmelo Anthony - ESPN Los Angeles
Sunday -
Carson Palmer wants Cincinnati Bengals to trade him or he may retire, sources say - ESPN
Dick LeBeau's contract with Pittsburgh Steelers expires after season, sources say - ESPN
Monday -
Chicago Bears' Jay Cutler suffered MCL sprain vs. Packers - ESPN Chicago
Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown not planning to trade Carson Palmer - ESPN
Tuesday -
Chad Ochocinco of Cincinnati Bengals says he's changing last name to Johnson - ESPN
NFL Labor Dispute: Should Owners Show Players the Money? - TIME
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Kevin Love might not get into the All Star Game
NBA: Melo-Drama
Championship Matchups
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Wednesday -
Dan Snyder says he's changed, Washington Redskins fans' team - ESPN
NFL Playoffs: Antonio Cromartie of New York Jets says he hates Tom Brady - ESPN
Thursday -
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy to have surgery on both knees next week - ESPN
LeBron James sprains ankle in Miami Heat's loss to Los Angeles Clippers - ESPN
Friday -
Auburn Tigers' Nick Fairley to enter NFL draft, source says - ESPN
With Pat Shurmur, Cleveland Browns usher in another new coaching era - ESPN
Saturday -
Jacob Pullen 'won't play' in NIT - ESPN
Video shows Pats' sideline wall vs. Jets - ESPN
Sunday -
Sources: Cincinnati Reds, Joey Votto OK three-year, $38M deal - ESPN R
Sources: Tom Cable fined $120K by Oakland Raiders in 2010 - ESPN
Monday -
New Jersey Nets expect to meet with Carmelo Anthony this week, sources say - ESPN New York
Report: Brett Favre files retirement papers with NFL - ESPN
Tuesday -
Michigan Wolverines land Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Greg Mattison - ESPN
Indianapolis Colts ready to pay Peyton Manning most in NFL - ESPN
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NFL Playoff seeding
37 day layoffs
Texas’ Upcoming TV network
Michigan’s New Coach
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Wednesday - Cleveland Cavaliers offer homeless man with radio-ready voice a job - ESPN
Tennessee Titans announce Vince Young won't return next season - ESPN
Thursday - Electronic Arts Drops Tiger Woods From Cover of His Own Game
Source: Dolphins to retain Tony Sparano
Friday - Sources: Nets discussing three-way trade for Carmelo Anthony with Nuggets, Pistons - ESPN New York
TCU Horned Frogs' billboards on Rose Bowl win pop up near Ohio State Buckeyes - ESPN Dallas
Saturday - Denver Nuggets' Chauncey Billups wants buyout if traded to New Jersey Nets - ESPN New York
Tampa Bay Buccaneers pick up 2-year option on coach Raheem Morris, source says - ESPN
Sunday - Jim Caldwell Explains Late Timeout
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Finalists announce
Monday - Michigan Wolverines, Les Miles expected to meet about opening - ESPN
Nuggets threaten to trade 'Melo to N.Y. - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
Tuesday - Sources: Ron Rivera agrees to be Carolina Panthers' coach - ESPN
Les Miles to remain coach at LSU - ESPN
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NFL Playoff Preview
Coaching Carousel
The Big Ten’s no good very bad day
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Wednesday - Chuck Liddell calls it quits after standout MMA career - ESPN
Phil Jackson criticizes the NBA's ownership of New Orleans Hornets - ESPN Los Angeles
Thursday - Nuggets want five picks for ’Melo - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
Son of ex-NBA player Nick Van Exel charged with capital murder - ESPN Dallas
Friday - Winter Classic game time moved to 8 p.m. ET for Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capital - ESPN
John Fox era with Carolina Panthers over after Sunday's game - ESPN
Saturday - Buffalo Bills keep LB Shawne Merriman with two-year contract - ESPN
Stan Van Gundy of Orlando Magic fined $35K for saying officials targeting Dwight Howard - ESPN
Sunday - Coach Randy Edsall of Connecticut Huskies hired by Maryland Terrapins, sources say - ESPN
Denver Broncos say John Elway will provide boost 'right away' - ESPN
Monday - Minnesota Vikings take interim tag off coach Leslie Frazier's title - ESPN
Florida Gators confirm addition of Charlie Weis as offensive coordinator - ESPN
Tuesday - Rich Rodriguez fired by Michigan Wolverines, report says - ESPN
Sources: Carolina Panthers to pick Andrew Luck if Stanford QB is in NFL draft - ESPN
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LeBron wants contraction
The Ohio State Suspensions
Pro Bowl Selections
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Weekly Rewind 12-30-10
Wednesday - Pats' Brady, Eagles' Vick finish atop fan vote for 2011 Pro Bowl | NFL.com
Absolutely Epic 1974 Letter From Cleveland Browns to a Fan | '64 and Counting: Scene's Sports Blog
Thursday - Indianapolis Colts' Joseph Addai expects to play vs. Oakland Raiders - ESPN
Idaho State player's foul shot gets stuck on front rim - The Dagger - NCAAB - Yahoo! Sports
Friday -Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick's choice for NFL MVP? Himself, of course - ESPN
Maurice Jones-Drew of Jacksonville Jaguars doubtful against Washington Redskins - ESPN
Saturday - Carmelo Anthony will miss 2nd game after sister's death - ESPN
Jamie Moyer still thinking of returning to pitching in 2012 - ESPN
Sunday - NFL postpones Eagles-Vikings game until Tuesday
Sources: Minnesota Vikings could play 2011 season outdoors - ESPN
Monday - 49ers prepare for final week without Singletary - ESPN
Miami Hurricanes, Notre Dame Fighting Irish ban players from travel to Mexico before Sun Bowl - ESPN
Tuesday - Dean Spanos of San Diego Chargers says Norv Turner, A.J. Smith will return - ESPN
Adam Robinson of Iowa Hawkeyes charged with marijuana possession - ESPN
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Wednesday -Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban pursuing plan to implement college football playoff system - ESPN Dallas - RAW
Arizona State Sun Devils to vacate all 44 baseball wins from 2007 - ESPN - MPS
Thursday - Report: Danny Ainge says Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo out 'weeks' - ESPN Boston - RAW
Denver Broncos' Tim Tebow takes most snaps in practice as injured starter Kyle Orton sits out - ESPN - MPS
Friday - Washington Redskins to bench Donovan McNabb for Rex Grossman vs. Dallas Cowboys, reports say - ESPN - RAW
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade could have seen LeBron James playing for New York Knicks - ESPN - MPS
Saturday - Orlando Magic consider making deal for Gilbert Arenas of Washington Wizards - ESPN - RAW
President Barack Obama expected for Miami Heat's game at Washington Wizards - ESPN MPS
Sunday - Source: Bill Cowher's coaching wish list includes Miami Dolphins, New York Giants and Houston Texans - ESPN - RAW
Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe sounds off on stadium - ESPN - MPS
Monday - N.F.L. Games Dominate Ratings on TV - NYTimes.com - RAW
NY Jets Star Sued for Attacking Fan ... with Snowball | TMZ.com - MPS
Tuesday - Source: Cincinnati Bengals not expected ro re-sign Terrell Owens - ESPN - RAW
Chip Kelly of Oregon Ducks named AP Coach of the Year - ESPN - MPS
To the Point
-Orlando’s Personnel moves
-Bowl game’s ticket catastrophe
-NFL Playoff Picture
What’s going on with the New Orleans Hornets
New Coach Hires in NCAA Football
The AL and NL East arms race
Wednesday - Matt Cassel of Kansas City Chiefs had appendectomy Wednesday - ESPN
Boston Red Sox to sign Carl Crawford to 7-year, $142 million deal, according to multiple reports - ESPN Boston
Thursday - Rumor: Yahoo Cofounder May Purchase NBA’s New Orleans Hornets | Playbook
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison questions if Baltimore Ravens targeted him - ESPN
Friday - Dallas Mavericks' Mark Cuban challenged New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov's manhood - ESPN Dallas
Sources: Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers get cap space for Udonis Haslem, Greg Oden - ESPN
Saturday - Report: Florida Gators to hire Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp - ESPN
Auburn Tigers' Cam Newton wins Heisman Trophy despite scandal - ESPN
Sunday - Metrodome roof deflates; Vikes' game to Detroit
UFC 124: St. Pierre cruises in lopsided decision
Monday - Shout it out: Sterling heckles Davis - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
Dallas Cowboys' Tashard Choice gets Philadelphia Eagles' Michael Vick autograph following loss - ESPN Dallas
Tuesday - Paul Pierce: Boston Celtics-New York Knicks a good game but a rivalry? - ESPN Boston
Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose sprains right wrist, X-rays negative - ESPN Chicago
LeBron’s Return to Cleveland, the freefalling Cavs
BCS Bowl game matchups
The Cam Newton Ruling
Wednesday - Auburn Tigers' Cam Newton eligible to play, NCAA says - ESPN RAW
Two L.A. groups have shown interest in Minnesota Vikings - ESPN Los Angeles MPS
Thursday - Jon Gruden sorry for hoopla, wishes Miami Hurricanes well - ESPN RAW
Report: Colorado Buffaloes offer football coaching job to Jon Embree - ESPN MPS
Friday - Cleveland Cavaliers' Daniel Gibson upset by LeBron James' behavior during Miami Heat game - ESPN RAW
Charlotte Bobcats' Stephen Jackson apologizes to fans for outburst - ESPN MPS
Saturday - Red Sox, Padres agree to Gonzalez deal | MLB.com: News RAW
NFLPA to players: Save pay, lockout's coming - ESPN MPS
Sunday - Sources: NBA going forward with plan to take over New Orleans Hornets - ESPN RAW
Brett Favre knocked out of Minnesota Vikings game by hard hit - ESPN MPS
Monday - Stanford makes coach Jim Harbaugh offer to stay as coach - ESPN RAW
Washington Redskins DE Phillip Daniels calls out Albert Haynesworth - ESPN MPS
Tuesday - Source: Dave Wannstedt out as coach of Pittsburgh Panthers - ESPN RAW
Jeter drama ends with signed three-year pact | MLB.com: News MPS
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Pat Riley's Pimp Hand
-TCU to the Big East
-More Mid-season coach firings
-Erik Spoelstra - Marked Man
-NFL’s hypocritical fines for fighting
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Weekly Review 12-02-10
Wednesday
- Leach sues ESPN, PR firm for Slander, Libel - AP
- Nebraska defensive coordinator Carl Pelini sorry for grabbing camera - CFB News
Thursday
- Brees lifts Saints as Buehler, Cowboys fall short
- Texas saddled with a losing season - Los Angeles Times
Friday
- Yankees shouldn't have to budge off their reported three-year, $45 million offer to Derek Jeter - NY Daily News
- Auburn rallies from 24 down to stay undefeated
Saturday
- Buckling Boise State resolves BCS debate
- Filming San Francisco 49ers cost Denver Broncos, coach Josh McDaniels $100,000 - ESPN
Sunday
- Miami fires coach Shannon after finishing 7-5
- Apparently LeBron bumping his coach is a big deal
Monday
- TCU Accepts Offer From Big East - Fanhouse
- Andre Johnson, Cortland Finnegan Fined $25,000 each for fighting
Tuesday
- King James wants Spoelstra to bow to him - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
The career of Greg Oden
Football at Wrigley Field
Automatic BCS bids
Baseball Awards 2010
Sports On Point
Weekly Rewind:
Wednesday - Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden out for season because of knee injury - ESPN
Source: Reggie Bush of New Orleans Saints plans to return Sunday against Seattle Seahawks - ESPN
Thursday - Felix Hernandez of Seattle Mariners wins AL Cy Young Award - ESPN
NFL's Eagles to be energy self-sufficient | Green Tech - CNET News
Friday - NCAA rules Kansas freshman Josh Selby can play in December - ESPN
Tenessee Volunteers coach Bruce Pearl suspended for first 8 SEC games - ESPN
Saturday -Minnesota Vikings activate wide receiver Sidney Rice - ESPN
Michigan QB Denard Robinson sets two NCAA records - ESPN
Sunday -Derek Jeter's agent: New York Yankees' negotiating strategy 'baffling' - ESPN New York
Jimmie Johnson wins fifth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup championship - ESPN
Monday -Vince Young of Tennessee Titans frustrated by lack of coach's confidence - ESPN
Richard Seymour fined $25K for striking Ben Roethlisberger - ESPN
Tuesday -New York Jets' Darrelle Revis is 'an average corner,' Terrell Owens says - ESPN New York
Joe Paterno plans to coach Penn State Nittany Lions in 2011 - ESPN
Sports On Point
Recorded 11-16-2010
I. Intro
II. This Week In Sports
Wednesday - Miami Dolphins to replace QB Chad Henne with Chad Pennington - ESPN
Thursday - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre reiterates this will be last season - ESPN
Friday - Minnesota Vikings' Percy Harvin (migraine) returns to practice Friday - ESPN
Saturday - Source: Philadelphia Flyers sign Jeff Carter to 11-year, $58 million contract extension - ESPN
Sunday - Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf says he won't fire Brad Childress; Brett Favre's shoulder ailing - ESPN
Monday - Sources: Pittsburgh Steelers considering cutting kicker Jeff Reed - ESPN
Tuesday - Halladay unanimous NL Cy Young winner | MLB.com: News
III. To The Point
Vick’s Performance
McNabb’s Contract
Cam Newton’s Troubles
Chris Bosh was somehow lumped in when coining the term “The Big Three”
IV. Outro
Sports On Point
Recorded 11-09-2010
I. Intro
II. This Week in Sports
Wednesday - DeSean Jackson of Philadelphia Eagles passes post-concussion tests - ESPN
Thursday - Cameron Newton offered for cash in exchange for signing letter of intent - ESPN
Friday - Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson dies - ESPN
Saturday - New York Yankees' Derek Jeter and Texas Rangers' Cliff Lee are free agents - ESPN New York
Sunday - Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City Thunder gets his own shootaround with President Barack Obama - ESPN
Monday - Wade Phillips Fired, Jason Garrett New Head Coach, According To Multiple Reports - SBNation.com
Tuesday - Two captains to choose teams for 2011 NHL all-star game: Source - thestar.com
III. To The Point
Firing Coaches half way through the season
BCS Scenarios
NBA Early reactions (Miami, Lakers, Hornets, Hawks, Clippers, Rockets)
IV. Outro
Sports On Point
11-02-2010
I. Intro
II. This Week in Sports
Wednesday - Report: NBA draft moving from New York City to Newark - ESPN
Thursday - Dana White: WEC, UFC to Merge in 2011 -- MMA Fighting
Friday - New York Mets thinking GM Sandy Alderson 'reinvigorates' team - ESPN New York
Saturday - Minnesota Vikings' Brett Favre expects to start against New England Patriots, says ankle much better - ESPN
Sunday - Oregon Ducks tighten hold on No. 1 in AP poll; Auburn Tigers climb to No. 2 in coaches' poll - ESPN
Monday - Minnesota Vikings reportedly waive receiver Randy Moss - ESPN
Tuesday – N/A
III. To The Point
Randy Moss
World Series
NFL and NBA in Europe
Melo’s Exit Strategy
Sports On Point
10-26-2010
I. Welcome
II. This Week in Sports
Wednesday - Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder says he'll keep using helmet - ESPN
Thursday - Duke Blue Devils No. 1 in preseason men's ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll - ESPN
Friday - Dallas Clark of Indianapolis Colts shelved for season with wrist injury - ESPN
Saturday - Manager says Brett Favre contacted Jenn Sterger last year as well - ESPN
Sunday - Auburn Tigers are ranked first in Bowl Championship Series standings - ESPN
Monday - New York Yankees start changes, fire pitching coach Dave Eiland - ESPN New York
Tuesday - Report: Cliff Lee's wife harassed by New York Yankees fans - ESPN New York
III. To The Point
World Series
NBA lockout looming,
NCAA Basketball preview
NFL illegal hit redux
IV. Outro
- I.Teams of Interest
- II.Playoff and Finals Predictions
- III.MVP and Rookie of the Year Awards
Sports On Point
10-19-2010
I. Welcome
II. This Week in Sports
Wednesday - Gilbert Arenas of Washington Wizards fined for faking injury before preseason game - ESPN
Thursday - Ready to go? Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers practices - ESPN
Friday - Odom’s four-game suspension upheld | Bengals Blog
Saturday - Robbie Hummel of Purdue Boilermakers re-tears right ACL, out for 2010-11 season - ESPN
Sunday - Oregon Ducks garner first top ranking in AP's Top 25 - ESPN
Monday - Magic Johnson sells ownership stake in Los Angeles Lakers to doctor - ESPN Los Angeles
Tuesday - Performance-enhancing shoe? NBA bans kicks - ESPN
III. To The Point
BCS Reactions
Weekend of Dirty Hits in the NFL
MLB Playoffs
IV. Closing
I. Intro
II. This Week in Sports
Wednesday - Vikings, Patriots in Talks About Randy Moss Trade, Fox Sports Reports
Thursday - Report: Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade says MRI on his right hamstring not needed - ESPN
Friday - NFL reviewing allegations of racy Brett Favre messages - ESPN
Saturday - San Diego Padres Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn diagnosed with cancer of parotid salivary gland - ESPN
Sunday - Ohio State Buckeyes are new No. 1 in Top 25 - ESPN
Monday - Jed York: Winless San Francisco 49ers will still win NFC West - ESPN
Tuesday - Confessions of former NFL agent Josh Luchs - SI.com - Magazine
III. To The Point
MLB Playoffs - Pitching, Bad calls, and Surprises
Vikings news: Brett Favre Sexting and Randy Moss trade
IV. Sign Off
This Week In Sports
Wednesday - Kassim Osgood of Jacksonville Jaguars jumps out window to avoid attack - ESPN
Thursday - NFL 'currently talking' with Verizon to distribute programming on tablets -- Engadget
Friday - New York Mets to remove Jerry Manuel, GM Omar Minaya, sources say - ESPN New York
Saturday - Americans lead after first Ryder Cup session - ESPN
Sunday - Oregon Ducks jump Boise State Broncos in AP Top 25; Texas Longhorns out - ESPN
Monday - Tiger Woods gives us the greatest golf photo you'll ever see - Devil Ball Golf - Golf - Yahoo! Sports
Tuesday - Source: A.J. Burnett out of New York Yankees rotation vs. Minnesota Twins - ESPN New York
To The Point
MLB Playoff Predictions
Lebron James plays the Race Card
ESPN Announces “Heat Index”
Nebraska selling Jerseys
AJ Green is Back
Ladanian Tomlinson may not be washed up after all
Sports On Point
9-20-2010
I. Feedback from Listener Jon
II. This Week in Sports
Monday - Denver Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead at his home
Tuesday - Michael Vick Named Eagles Starting QB
Wednesday -Philadelphia Eagles hear from several teams about Kevin Kolb, source says - ESPN
Thursday - Ichiro Suzuki of Seattle Mariners first player with 10 straight 200-hit seasons - ESPN
Friday - NBA expands guidelines on calling technical fouls; cracks down on complaining - ESPN
Saturday - Chapman makes it a Red-hot race - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
Sunday - Haynesworth says contract doesn't make him 'slave' to Redskins
III. To The Point
MLB Playoff Races
Carmello Anthony trade talk
Boise State
NFL 3-0 teams
IV. Outro
I. Intro
II. This Week In Sports
Monday - With his NBA well dry, Allen Iverson considering China
Tuesday - NY Jets lose lineman Kris Jenkins for 2010 with ACL tear
Wednesday -South Carolina Gamecocks dismiss Weslye Saunders - ESPN
Thursday - NFL: Be respectful to women reporters - CNN.com
Friday - Washington Huskies coach Steve Sarkisian says Reggie Bush
looks like an idiot' - ESPN Los Angeles
Saturday - Pittsburgh Steelers cut Byron Leftwich, but plan to bring
him back - ESPN
Sunday - Sources: Minnesota Vikings to meet to discuss trade for San
Diego Chargers' Vincent Jackson - ESPN
III. To The Point
Reggie Bush has returned his 2005 Heisman
Preseason Polls are a sham
The Jets have set themselves up for failure
Michael Vick is Back
IV. Outro
Please send nicknames for Bob Severns and Bob Williams
Sports On Point
9-13-2010
I. This Week in Sports
Monday - Darrelle Revis rejoins New York Jets after agreeing to new deal - ESPN New York
Tuesday - Cops Called on NBA Star Dwight Howard Over Baby Dispute | TMZ.com
Wednesday -Green receives four-game ban; UGA plans appeal | UGA sports blog
Thursday - Tom Brady agrees to 4-year extension with Patriots - NFL - SI.com
Friday - NFL players united in reaction to pregame salute - ESPN
Saturday - Sources: San Francisco 49ers make Vernon Davis richest TE in NFL history - ESPN
Sunday - Sources: Logan Mankins, New England Patriots deal dead over apology - ESPN Boston
II. To The Point
USA wins the FIBA World Championship against Turkey
College football review/preview
Review
JMU @ #13 VT
#23 WVU @ Marshall
#12 Miami @ #2 OSU
#18 Penn St @ #1 Alabama
#22 Georgia @ #24 South Carolina
Michigan @ Notre Dame
Oregon @ Tennessee
Preview
#9 Iowa @ #24 Arizona
Baylor @ #4 TCU
#6 Texas @ Texas Tech
#8 Nebraska @ Washington
East Carolina @ VT
Notre Dame @ Michigan St
NFL review
Vikings @ Saints
Falcons @ Steelers
Bears @ Lions
Bengals @ Patriots
Colts @ Texans
Fantasy Football musings
I. Intro
II. This Week In Sports
Monday - Manny Ramirez to report to Chicago White Sox Tuesday - ESPN Chicago
Tuesday - Troy Polamalu's long locks insured for $1 million - Shutdown
Wednesday - Big Ten Conference to split Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan
Thursday - YouTube - Shaq vs Justin Bieber HD - ABC Freestyle Dance battle [Official video] - Shaq pwned Justin Bieber at a freestyle dance battle on ABC
Friday - Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger suspension cut to 4 games - ESPN
Saturday - Source: Arizona Cardinals to cut ties with QB Matt Leinart - ESPN
Sunday - Source: San Diego Chargers at impasse on Vincent Jackson trade - ESPN
III. To The Point
- NFL Playoff and Award predictions
- Big 10 Divisional Alignment
- College Football week 1 reactions
I. Intro - Our Fantasy Football Team Names
II. This Week in Sports
a. Monday - Johnny Damon reportedly claimed on waivers by Boston Red Sox - ESPN Boston
b.Tuesday - Oregon State Beavers lineman dismissed after arrest for trespassing naked - ESPN
c. Wednesday - Roger Goodell: NFL targets 2012 for 18-game season - ESPN
d. Thursday - Arizona Cardinals QB Derek Anderson gets starting nod Saturday
e. Friday - Stephen Strasburg of Washington Nationals has torn ligament; surgery probable - ESPN
f. Saturday - Sources: Jamal Crawford to ask Atlanta Hawks for a trade - ESPN
g. Sunday - Antonio Bryant cut by Cincinnati Bengals after struggling in camp; owed $8 million - ESPN
III. To The Point
AFC East
NFC East
College Football bold predictions
IV. Outro
I. Intro
II. This week in Sports
Monday - Injuries hit Larry Fitzgerald, Vernon Davis
Tuesday -LeBron James interview: Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert gave him 'motivation' - ESPN
Wednesday - Chicago Cubs close to trading Derrek Lee to Atlanta Braves - ESPN Chicago
Thursday - Minnesota Vikings' Percy Harvin collapses, leaves in ambulance - ESPN
Friday - Nenad Krstic of Oklahoma City Thunder detained after on-court brawl in Greece - ESPN
Saturday - FBI tracked Alabama Crimson tide, Paul 'Bear' Bryant, documents show - ESPN
Sunday - Manager Lou Piniella of Chicago Cubs stepping down after Sunday's game - ESPN Chicago
III. To the Point
Clemens Indicted
AFC North
NFC North
Brett Favre is back
IV. Outro
I. Intro - Football Nicknames
II. This Week In Sports
a. Monday - Mike Ilitch, owner of Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, wants to buy Detroit Pistons - ESPN
b. Tuesday - Shaquille O'Neal says he came to the Boston Celtics because he wants another NBA title - ESPN
c. Wednesday - Mets' Francisco Rodriguez arrested after allegedly punching father-in-law, charged with assault
d. Thursday - Miami Dolphins' Brandon Marshall says he'll play in NBA if there's NFL lockout in 2011 - ESPN
e. Friday - USC Trojans AD Pat Haden says Reggie Bush apologized, expressed regret - ESPN Los Angele
f. Saturday -49ers RB Coffee abruptly retires in 2nd season
g. Sunday -MLB umpires miss 20 pct of close calls, according to "Outside The Lines" survey - ESPN
III. To the Point
AFC South
NFC South
IV. Closing Argument - Irresponsible Journalism Good or Bad for Sports?
I. Intro - Potential Shaq-as-a-celtic nicknames
II. This Week In Sports
Monday - Chicago Blackhawks sign Marty Turco; walk away from Antti Niemi - ESPN Chicago
Tuesday - Report: Miami Heat to open NBA regular season vs. Boston Celtics - ESPN
Wednesday - Celtics Sign Shaquille O'Neal | Celtics.com
Thursday - 2010 NFL training camps: Washington Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth rests for 3rd straight day - ESPN
Friday - NFL mulling microchips in footballs for those life-or-death goal line rulings -- Engadget
Saturday -Anderson Silva stuns Chael Sonnen - ESPN
Sunday -2010 NFL training camps: Denver Broncos vets give Tim Tebow new look before practice - ESPN
III. To the Point
-Brett Favre
-AFC West Breakdown
-NFC West Breakdown
-College Football preseason top 25
I. Welcome
Matt "Double Rainbow" Smith
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQSNhk5ICTI
Jon "Give Me Water Dessert" Zavarelli
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7oGx2dImE8
Bob "Just Like a Mini-Mall" Severns
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ3oHpup-pk
II. This week in Sports
Monday - Dallas Cowboys rookie Dez Bryant says no to tradition, won't carry Roy Williams' shoulder pads - ESPN Dallas
Tuesday - Yao Ming of Houston Rockets says he may retire if foot won't fully recover - ESPN
Wednesday - Body found in southeast Memphisfound to be Lorenzen Wright » The Commercial Appeal
Thursday - Cleveland Indians crowd taunts fan in LeBron James Heat jersey - ESPN
Friday - Washington Redskins' Albert Haynesworth fails test again, misses practice - ESPN
Saturday -New York Yankees complete trade for Houston Astros' Lance Berkman - ESPN New York
Sunday -Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen: Asian players treated better than Latinos - ESPN Chicago
III. To the Point
MLB Trade Deadline moves
Albert Haynesworth
NFL Holdouts
IV. Closing Arguments
Jon - The VH1 Bengals will work
Matt - The VH1 Bengals are doomed for failure
I. Welcome
II. This week in Sports
a.Monday - Wade apologizes for 'World Trade' comment
b.Tuesday - USC AD: Mike Garrett 'Retires', Pat Haden Hired
c.Wednesday -Former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson to be a contestant on 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
d.Thursday - Lakers sign Theo Ratliff
e.Friday - Minnesota Timberwolves president: Michael Beasley used too much pot - ESPN
f.Saturday - Kaye Cowher, wife of ex-Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher, dies at 54 - ESPN
g. Sunday - Chicago Bulls set prerequisites to sign Tracy McGrady, source says - ESPN Chicago
III. To the Point
Should the 2005 Heisman be taken from Reggie Bush and given to Vince Young?
What can be done to stop the onslaught of agents interfering with college athlete's eligibility?
Chris Paul has demanded a trade
IV. Closing Arguments
Matt - Super Friends league will spell trouble for the NBA
Jon - Super Friends league is good for the NBA
I. Welcome
II. This Week In Sports
a. Monday - NCAA reveals format of new 68-team tournament
b. Tuesday - 2010 NBA Free Agents: Zydrunas Ilgauskas to follow LeBron James to Miami Heat, agent says
c. Wednesday - Dwyane Wade says Los Angeles Lakers, not Miami Heat, are title favorites for 2010-11
d. Thursday - New England Patriots Want Fans to “Help Vince” in Massive Location-Based Trek
e. Friday - Inside look at LeBron's free-agent coup - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
f. Saturday - 2010 Free agents: Brad Miller, Houston Rockets agree on three-year, $15 million contract,
sources say
g. Sunday - Heat Supporting Cast Has Become Better Than Expected -- NBA FanHouse
III. To The Points
MLB All Star Game + HR Derby
George Steinbrenner
NBA Lockout looming
LeBron's new legacy (LINK TO ARTICLE)
IV. Closing Arguments
Matt - The league was wrong about Demarcus Cousins
Jon - Oklahoma City is the best equipped team to dethrone the Lakers.
V. Sign Off
I. Welcome
II. This Week in Sports
a. Monday - Why Exactly Is The NBA Paying Twitter To Promote LeBron James?
b. Tuesday - LeBron James to announce decision Thursday - ESPN
c. Wednesday - Chris Bosh to join Dwyane Wade with Miami Heat - ESPN
d. Thursday - LeBron James leaning toward joining Miami Heat - ESPN
e. Friday - Cavaliers: Open Letter to Fans from Cavaliers Majority Owner Dan Gilbert
f. Saturday - Los Angeles Lakers free agent Derek Fisher met LeBron James at Miami airport - ESPN Los Angeles
g. Sunday - Inside 'The Decision': Miami's coup was a 'surprise' built on long-coveted goal of James, Wade and Bosh | cleveland.com
III. To The Point - Open Discussion
a. Free agent winners and losers so far
b. Heat's Title Chances
c. Cliff Lee traded to the Rangers
d. Spain wins the World Cup
IV. Closing Arguments
Jon - Gilbert's open letter was classless
Matt - LeBron + LRMR = Bad for business
I. Welcome
I. This Week in Sports
A. Monday - FIFA - Brazil inflict more misery on Chile
B. Tuesday - Free agents LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade meet, discuss futures - ESPN
C. Wednesday - 2010 NBA free agency: Sources say Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce opting out to become free agent - ESPN Boston
D. Thursday - Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson Will Return For The 2010-11 Season
E. Friday - NBA Free Agency Shows Twitter Has Put Athletes In Control Of Daily Narrative
F.Saturday - Philadelphia Eagles considering cutting Michael Vick - ESPN
G. Sunday - Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks agree to four-year deal - ESPN Dallas
III. Outtro
I. Intro, Fan Feedback and What We Won't Be Talking About
II. This Week in Sports
A. Monday - FIFA.com - Portugal notch magnificent seven (vs N. Korea)
B. Tuesday - Sherron Collins credits subs for losing weight for NBA - Page 2 - ESPN
C. Wednesday - 2010 NBA free agents: Source: Los Angeles Lakers interested in Raja Bell - ESPN Los Angeles
D. Thursday - Chicago Bulls to send Kirk Hinrich, No. 17 to Washington Wizards - ESPN
E. Friday - The world's reacts to Landon Donovan's game winning goal!
F. Saturday - FIFA.com - Gyan fires Ghana into the last eight
G. Sunday - 2010 NBA free agents: LeBron James reportedly to join Chris Bosh with Chicago Bulls, NBA executive says - ESPN Chicago
III. News that can't be ignored
A. Panthers' Smith injured in flag football.
B. Isner defeats Mahut to end epic
C. NBA free agency begins on Thursday
D. Werdum shuts down Fedor at Strikeforce
E. Arizona Diamondback Edwin Jackson threw 149 pitches on his way to a no-hitter Friday
F. Mueller scores twice in second half as Germany pulls away from England
IV. Main Points
A. Did the US Exceed expectations, did they finish where everyone thought, or did they disappoint?
B. Who was the biggest winner of the NBA draft?
C. Which is more exciting, players hitting 50-60 home runs, or 1 no hitter per month?
D. USC is appealing the NCAA sanctions, do they stand a chance?
V. Closing Arguments
A. Jon - UFC is the best Prize Fighting Organization Ever
B. FIFA referees lack integrity and accountability
VI. Outtro
-Intro
-What we won't be talking about
-This Week in Sports
A. Monday: Conflicting Reports: Texas Longhorns leaning toward 10-school Big 12 & Texas' Pac-10
commitment imminent - ESPN
B. Tuesday - England v USA Viewing Audience Beats First 4 Games Of NBA Finals | EPL Talk
C. Wednesday - Tom Izzo rejects Cleveland Cavaliers, staying with Michigan State Spartans - ESPN
D. Thursday - Devils name MacLean as new head coach - New Jersey Devils - News
E. Friday - A New Record: 3,085 Tweets Created Per Second During NBA Finals
F. Saturday - Virginia hospital: Former NBA star Manute Bol dead at 47 - CNN.com
G. Sunday - French players in revolt after Anelka sent home - CNN.com
-News that can't be ignored
A. NBA Finals Results
B. World Cup Results
C. NBA Draft is coming up on Thursday, our predictions here.
-Main Points
A. NBA Playoffs recap
B. Is Tiger on the downside of his career or are personal matters effectng his play?
C. US Soccer team catching breaks on their way to a likely Elimination Round birth.
-Closing Arguments
A. MATT: Texas played everyone, except Tom Osbourne, like a fiddle.
B. JON: Kobe is the greatest Laker of all time.
-Outtro
I. Intro
II. "This Week in Sports" segment and introduces the days and their headlines.
A. Monday - Paul Pierce to Los Angeles Lakers fans: 'We ain't coming back to LA!' - ESPN Boston
B. Tuesday - Three-year-old girl's skull fractured by line drive at Dodger Stadium - ESPN Los Angeles
C. Wednesday - Nebraska leaning toward Big Ten move - ESPN
D. Thursday - FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert (World Cup Soccer Kicks Off with celebration
concert)
E. Friday - A highly-placed official from a Big 12 school confirmed Friday that Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma
and Oklahoma State will join the Pac-10 Conference once formal offers are made to them
F. Saturday - Report: Kansas Jayhawks, Missouri Tigers on Mountain West Conference's radar - ESPN
G. Sunday - BBC Sport - Football - South Africa ponders vuvuzela ban after complaints
III. News that can't be ignored
A. Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly taking run at Michigan State coach Tom Izzo - ESPN
B. Strasburg impresses with 14 K's to win debut
C. Chicago celebrates Blackhawks title with rally
D. NBA Finals Update
E. U.S. battles hard to hold England to shock tie
IV. “Main Points”
A. Fallout from USC Sanctions
B. The NCAA conference Realignment dominoes are finally falling.
C. World Cup predictions
V. Closing Argument
A. Izzo is a bad fit for the Cavs - Jon 2 minutes
B. NBA finals are being controlled by the refs - Matt 2 minutes
VII. Outtro
Intro
What we will not be talking about
This week in sports:
Monday: Amare Stoudemire expects to join in free agent summit - ESPN
Tuesday: LeBron James interviewed by Larry King - ESPN
Wednesday: Mariners announce Ken Griffey Jr. retiring - ESPN
Thursday: Ump Jim Joyce returns to work as MLB decides whether to review blown call that costs Armando
Galarraga of Detroit Tigers perfect game - ESPN
Friday: Baltimore Orioles fire Dave Trembley after 15-39 start - ESPN
Saturday: Chicago Bulls make contract offer to Boston Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau - ESPN Chicago
Sunday: Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross thinks team will play in Super Bowl XLV - ESPN
News that can't be ignored
A. Strasburg to make first start on 6/8 against Pirates
B. NBA Finals results
C. Stanley Cup finals results
D. USC: Infractions report not coming this week - ESPN Los Angeles
E. Drosselmeyer wins Belmont Stakes
F. Cavaliers' shakeup continues as GM departs
G. Pac-10 consider inviting Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, Colorado and Oklahoma State.
Main Points
A. UConn Recruiting violations vs the Kentucky Bledsoe scandal
B. Robber of a perfect game: Why MLB needs to use instant replay more.
C. The NBA Free Agent Summit
Closing arguments
Feedback from Listener Dave - Link to Article
Matt - My solution to the NBA's 1 and Done rule
Jon - If not for injuries, Ken Griffey would have been the greatest of all time, crushed career homerun record.
Bob encourages voting at Twitter.com/SportsOnPoint or feedback@sportsonpoint.com
Outtro and moment of silence for John Wooden
I. Welcome
II. This Week in Sports
Monday: Cleveland Cavaliers fire head coach Mike Brown - ESPN
Tuesday: NJ Man Intentionally Pukes on Spectator at Philly's Game
Wednesday: Santana Moss said he was treated by Dr. Anthony Galea - ESPN
Thursday: NBA rescinds Perkins' technical, upgrades Pierce's foul
Friday: Penguins To Host 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic On New Year's Day At Heinz Field
Saturday: NFL Commish Goodell says more SuperBowls possible in cold weather venues
Sunday: NCAA committee on infractions to release USC findings this coming Friday.
III. What we are not going to talk about.
IV. Main Points
1. Should baseball expand their post season to include more teams?
2. Is Dwight Howard the dirtiest player in the NBA?
3. Ron Artest and the blown game that never was.
V. Closing Arguments
Jon - The NBA needs to change its rules on Flagrant and Technical fouls in the Playoffs.
Matt - Cowboy Joe West and the outlaws.
VI. Outtro
This week:
- An overview of the show
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This week's most "shared" headlines
Monday: You can watch UFC on your Roku box
Tuesday: Marshall Faulk tells Tennessee Titans' Chris Johnson to hold out for more money
Wednesday: UFC, Lesnar vs. Carwin
Thursday: Dallas Mavs owner Cuban expresses interest in Lebron James
Friday: Brett Favre hangs NFL future on Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Saturday: Dirk Nowitzki expected to opt out of his contract with the Dallas Maverick
Sunday: Former MLB All Star pitcher Jose Lima dies of a heart attack at age 37 -
Main Points
- Mock NBA draft top 10 picks
- Forget Lebron, where is Dirk going?
- What is the deal with the Boston Celtics?
Closing Arguments
Matt - Floyd Landis admits to using PEDs, accuses Lance Armstrong
Jon - Why MMA has become more popular than boxing in recetn years
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This Week in Sports
Monday - Dallas Cowboys swal LB Bobby Carpenter for St. Louis tackle Alex Barron
Tuesday - NBA approves the sale of the NJ Nets to Russian Billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov
Wednesday- Meadowlands Stadium vies for 2014 Super Bowl venue
Thursday - Field of Dreams farm for sale
Friday - President Obama thinks LBJ would look good in a Chicago Bulls' uniform
Saturday - Phil Jackson fires salvo; says Steve Nash Carries the ball
Sunday - LA Laker's Andrew Bynum's knee is getting worse
Main Points
- With free agency looming, could Lebron James be heading to Chicago?
- Brian Cushing keeps the defensive rookie of the year award after AP revote
- Flyers comeback win in NHL playoffs
Closing Arguments
Jon - Some Perfomance Enhancing Drugs should be allowed in professional sports
Matt - New Trend in the NBA, let superstars pick their own head coach