Darren Smith - Interviews

Casey Stern discussed what type of head coach would best fit LeBron James, why he thinks the 76ers have real problems and why he likes Kawhi Leonard's chances of landing with the Clippers. 

Rockies manager Buddy Black on the difference Manny Machado makes to the Padres, Nolan Arenado's extension and what it will take to dethrone the Dodgers in the NL West. 

Will Brinson discussed Russell Wilson's record-breaking extension, why it's good news for Wentz, Goff and Dak Prescott and growing momentum that the Cardinals could keep Josh Rosen. 

Warriors beat reporter Mark Medina discussed the stunning loss to the Clippers, if they treated it like a regular season game and the impact of losing Boogie Cousins. 

Padres beat reporter A.J. Cassavell on bad blood between  the Padres and Diamondbacks, if Andy Green could be suspended for his comments on the umpiring and the instant impact Fernando Tatis Jr. has made offensively and defensively.

Golf Channel's Steve Sands discussed Tiger Woods' improbable comeback win at the Masters. 

AJ Cassavell on how the Padres will use Luis Urias, the team's lack of a real lead-off hitter and Manny Machado's impact on the type of pitches Eric Hosmer sees. 

Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley on being part of a fun dugout, how sustainable the starters to relievers pitching ratio is and why the players insist Jordans are dress shoes. 

Fox Sports golf analyst Shane Bacon previewed the Masters, why the main story from August is Rory McIlroy and why Xander Schauffele might be the most underrated golfer on the course. 

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah on why it's different watching this Padres team, sifting through the lies as the NFL draft approaches and why he thinks the Cardinals should keep Josh Rosen and go draft Nick Bosa. 

Will Brinson on unanswered questions from the AAF's demise, Antonio Brown's latest drama, why there's a lot to unfold in Green Bay and why it wouldn't surprise him if the Cardinals drafted Quinnen Williams #1 overall. 

Dan Wetzel on Texas Tech versus Virginia, why college hoops is heading in a different direction and what Michael Avenatti's Nike allegations stem from. 

MLB analyst Jim Bowden on what the Padres need to do to fix their starting pitching, why Preller should buy out Fernando Tatis's free agent years asap and why the Dodgers are scary good, even without Clayton Kershaw. 

LA Times' Dylan Hernandez on UCLA's search for a head coach, why fans might be longing for the glory days of Ben Howland, and what the Dodgers can expect from Clayton Kershaw. 

NBA Insider Brian Windhorst on Lebron Inc: The Making of a Billion Dollar Athlete, why the Lakers front office needs to be the star of the off-season and why Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the cusp of arriving as a superstar. 

Tim Kurkjian on why Manny Machado is the best defensive third baseman he's ever seen, questions surrounding Clayton Kershaw, the energy Bryce Harper has injected into the Philly fan base & why you can't overreact to week one. 

Mad Friars' John Conniff on important names to know as the Padres minor league season kicks off, why Mackenzie Gore might have better stuff than Chris Paddack, if Josh Naylor has a spot & why Luis Urias didn't break with the team. 

NFLN's Gregg Rosenthal on why the odds were against Mike McCarthy coaching again, even before the explosive Bleacher Report piece, why wouldn't rule out the Raiders drafting a quarterback & why the NFL would benefit from a developmental league.