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Dan Patrick and Chris Russo

Dan Patrick, Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo make deal to co-host one another’s shows

"You pick the time... I will do the whole show. Okay, not 10 minutes."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 4, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith and Chris Russo disagree over Kenny Smith

Chris Russo contests Stephen A. Smith touting Kenny Smith for UNC: ‘He’s never coached!’

"They’re not bringing Kenny Smith in, who’s 61 years of age, who’s never coached a game in college basketball."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 25, 2026 0
Arkansas head men's basketball coach John Calipari during a game. Credit: ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

John Calipari sounds off on playing conference tournament finals on Selection Sunday

"Either they gotta fix that within the committee, or we gotta play on Saturday. Forget about lead-in to the show."

By Matt Clapp OnMar 17, 2026 0
Chris Russo rips the NFL on First Take

Chris Russo torches NFL for considering Thanksgiving Eve game: ‘How much football can we take?’

"Half the games you give us on Thanksgiving stink anyway!"

By Brandon Contes OnMar 12, 2026 0
Mike Breen and Bam Adebayo

Mike Breen pushes back on Bam Adebayo critics: ‘We don’t have to be outraged by everything

Breen said both sides of the Adebayo debate have valid points, but pushed back on the broader outrage culture surrounding the 83-point performance.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 12, 2026 0
Chris Russo criticizes Bam Adebayo's 83 point performance

Chris Russo not impressed with Bam Adebayo’s 83 points: ‘I’m not bowing down’

"What Spoelstra did with the shenanigans in the game is a complete disgrace"

By Brandon Contes OnMar 11, 2026 0
Chris Russo The Verdict

Chris Russo’s ‘The Verdict’ returns to Vice TV for second season

Russo's documentary series returns to Vice TV on March 24, with five episodes that tackle sports' most polarizing debates.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 4, 2026 0
Mike Francesa and Chris Russo on WFAN and YES Network in 2008

Mike Francesa: ‘I miss Mike and the Mad Dog’

"We get along very well, probably get along better now than we ever have."

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 27, 2026 0
ESPN anaylist Jay Bilas gives thoughts in a segment during ESPN College Gameday inside Allen Fieldhouse on Jan. 31, 2026.

Jay Bilas is fed up with how college coaches handle press conferences

"It's not that hard."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 24, 2026 0
Chris "Mad Dog" on his SiriusXM Radio show

Chris Russo wonders what’s inappropriate about Tony Clark scandal: ‘Happens all the time’

"I don’t understand. This happens all the time...Why would that be considered inappropriate? It’s his sister-in-law."

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 19, 2026 0
Mike Tirico, one of the most recognizable faces and voices in sports broadcasting, will be a big part of NBC's new NBA package. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Tirico urges prayer for Savannah Guthrie: ‘We’re just crushed’

"If prayer is part of your life, anybody who’s listening, please include the Guthrie family in your thoughts"

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 6, 2026 0
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Bob Costas on MLB Network

Bob Costas believes MLB should cut back to 156 games

"They should be able to cut back to at least 156"

By Brandon Contes OnJan 22, 2026 0
DJ Moore and Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith unloads on DJ Moore for ducking media

"I mean, you got a lot of folks out here — and I'm not calling him that — but you got a lot of folks out here who are mental midgets."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 21, 2026 0
Chris Russo

Chris Russo missed ‘First Take’ with a case of the hiccups

"I basically gagged for the next 13 hours without throwing anything up"

By Brandon Contes OnJan 16, 2026 0
Tony Romo Jim Nantz CBS

Chris Russo insists CBS won’t embarrass Jim Nantz and Tony Romo with demotion

"The idea that somehow someway, we are now gonna switch the broadcast teams because Romo is terrible, they’re not doing that"

By Brandon Contes OnJan 13, 2026 0
Chris Russo rips Tom Brady on First Take

Chris Russo shreds Tom Brady for conflict of interest while excusing Troy Aikman

"The NFL is gonna allow Brady to call the games on Fox and also pick the Raiders coach?"

By Brandon Contes OnJan 7, 2026 0
Dec 19, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Sportscaster Al Michaels talks with Los Angeles Chargers President of football operations John Spanos prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium.

Al Michaels believes he still has it

"As long as I can feel like I can be at the top of my game, I hope to go on"

By Brandon Contes OnJan 6, 2026 0

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo blasts NFL for giving CBS, Fox crappy Week 18 games … while on ESPN

"I'll be careful with this because the producers are all worried about it..."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 31, 2025 0
Jeff Pearlman and Chris Russo

Jeff Pearlman doesn’t understand why anyone still listens to Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo

"I just actually don't get the schtick."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 27, 2025 0
Troy Aikman on the set of Postseason NFL Countdown prior to the 2024 AFC Divisional Playoff game.

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo scares listeners with Troy Aikman report

"Troy Aikman has passed."

By Matt Clapp OnDec 18, 2025 0
Chris Russo Knicks NBA Cup

Chris Russo blasts Knicks celebrating win in ‘stupid’ NBA Cup

"We're going to celebrate this with hats and banners? A challenge cup?"

By Matt Yoder OnDec 17, 2025 0
Travis Kelce speaks to Kansas City reporters

Chris Russo condemns Travis Kelce for snubbing Kansas City Chiefs reporters

"That is wrong! That is not the way to do things"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 17, 2025 0
Chris Russo's half-court heave at Northern Arizona University

Chris Russo had one of the ugliest shots in basketball history

Russo’s half-court shot attempt made Stephen A. Smith’s Yankee Stadium first pitch attempt look like a thing of beauty.

By Brandon Contes OnDec 10, 2025 0
Max Kellerman and Mike Francesa

Mike Francesa initially picked Max Kellerman to replace Chris Russo

"I was supposed to go over and work with Mike"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 3, 2025 0

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