Show Recap - Tuesday July 20, 2010

The legends are still weighing in about LeBron James’ jump to Miami. And Larry Bird said essentially the same thing Michael Jordan said: he’d rather beat his rivals than play with them. “I’d rather play against Earvin Johnson than play with him… I’d rather stay in Boston and let him stay in L.A. and just compete every year in the Finals. That’s what made me a better player. It would’ve been easy if we played together.” Right. Which is why James quote “Took his talents to South Beach.” Because it’s easier.

Photos: Larry The Legend

Photos: LeBron's Party In Miami And Decision Show

You know, the ol, if you can’t beat ‘em join ‘em, rap. When the going gets tough, the tough quit. That’s fine. But now, Cats’ legacies are really at stake. If James goes to Miami... More »

You think you’re sick of Brett Favre’s act? Listen to his agent Bus Cook. Ol Bus blew a country gasket when talking about the ol gunslinger, telling Men’s Journal: “Brett talked to (expletive) Ed Werder at ESPN, says he needs ankle surgery. Now why did he do that? I’ve got Childress calling. I’ve got reporters calling all damn morning. (expletive), why does he have to be such an (expletive) drama queen? Play, don’t play, (expletive) these people are getting sick of it. I’m getting sick of it!”

Photos: 4's Last Game?

Now, that’s funny. Either ol Bus is putting on a show or he’s even more sick of this guy’s act than the rest of us. Shoot, the rest of us don’t even care any more, we’re numb. We’re immune to it. We know the guy is just going to skip OTA’s, mini camp, training camp and the entire exhibition season if he can, and just show... More »

If I’m talking about a kicker, it’s usually because he did something stupid. You know, like shredding a knee while celebrating a game winning kick. Respect to the kicking Gramatica’s, I love those guys. Or get thoroughly humiliated in the open field trying to make a play on actual players. That’s normally the only reason I’d ever burn on a kicker. Unless I’m talking about Dallas Cowboy David Buehler, if you need him. This Cat is unlike any kicker I’ve ever seen in my life.

And I’ve burned on him before. At last check, he was out benching teammate and monster Rey Maualuga at the combine. A kicker throwing up two-twenty five. More times than All-American linebacker. What is that? And you may or may not know this, but he also dusted a skill guy in a foot race. And not just any skill guy but cornerback DeAngelo Smith! Incredible. I don’t think Sea Bass is beating Nnamdi Asomugha in a footrace. Nor do I think Nick Folk is blowing by Darrelle Revis. If this... More »

Info & Stats: Atlanta Falcons Tight End | 11 – Time Pro Bowl Selection

Photos: Tony's Pro And College Career

Photos: The Tight End In Studio With Jim

Topics: Physical and mental feeling | Needing momentum to go into the playoffs | Extra couple of days off is huge | Intense rivalry with the Saints | Tough challenge | “We know we can go in that dome and beat them” | Turned the corner the last couple of weeks | Finding his stride | Matt Ryan is throwing the ball well | Julio Jones is able to catch almost every ball | Sky is the limit with Jones | Jones could be one of the top receivers in the league in the next few years | What it takes to be great in the league | His rookie year and who guided him | Enjoyed the process of becoming great | Michael Jordan’s work ethic | Always enjoyed the passing game | How to determine how to come back | “It’s about going to the playoffs and winning” | Loves the situation in Atlanta | Football is the ultimate team game | Always wants to get involved in something | Wants to see how far you can take it | Brother and cousin are his ‘truth-tellers’ | Wants the truth instead of... more >

Info & Stats: Author Of Steinbrenner: The Last Lion Of Baseball | Sports Columnist For New York Daily News |

Photos: The Life Of George Steinbrenner

Topics: George Steinbrenner’s life | Covering Steinbrenner in his prime | Stories about George | George in a elevator fight with Dodger fans | George firing Dick Howser and then trying too bring him back | George’s relationship with Joe Torre | Torre could keep Steinbrenner at arms length when he was winning | Yankees had a lot of success when George was suspended | Billy Martin | Martin’s relationship with George | Billy and George were like husband and wife | People who worked for Steinbrenner were fearful of him | George’s employees were happy when he was not around | Steinbrenner was never happy | George’s was always seeking his father Henry’s approval | George turned into his father

Info & Stats: Owner Of Washington Capitals And Washington Wizards

Topics: Summer of 2010 NBA Free Agency | Benefited from team’s wanting to clear cap space | Approach to free agency | Build through the draft | Miami’s 3 stars coming together | Heat’s got a big bulls eye on their back | John Wall | Alex Ovechkin | Culture of the Wizards | We have to build the good will back with the fans | Gilbert Arenas | Arenas is a very nice guy, I have his back | Gilbert wants to be apart of this | If LeBron James can be a co-star so can Gilbert Arenas | NBA vs. NHL | Don’t like the structure of Ilya Kovalchuk’s contract | Ovechkin’s contract | Nicklas Backstrom just signed a 10 year extension with us | Double bottom line businesses | I’m not the general manager, I just try to set culture and strategy | I do believe in the intelligence of the fan bases | Urinals? | Fans holding their beers while they use the restroom? |