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Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley during the 1993 NBA Finals. Credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Charles Barkley talking with Michael Jordan again: ‘We’re not like Prince William and Prince Harry’

"We're going to get together and play golf as soon as basketball is over."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 17, 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
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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
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

Chris Russo hit with profane prank caller on radio show

Chris Russo found out why not too many sports shows take live callers anymore with a prank call about the New York Giants.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 14, 2025 0
Chris Russo

Chris Russo went full Mad Dog on Donald Trump, the shutdown, and Bozeman

"I got the President sitting there with freaking [Jonathan] Vilma, breaking down the 2003 Saints. I mean, you can't make this stuff up."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 11, 2025 0
Joe Davis hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025 World Series parade at Dodger Stadium. Photo Credit: Spectrum SportsNet LA

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo eviscerates Joe Davis for hosting Dodgers World Series parade

"HE'S THE VOICE OF THE WORLD SERIES! HE'S SUPPOSED TO BE RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE!"

By Matt Clapp OnNov 5, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith confirms his start date for his upcoming new show on Mad Dog Sports Radio

Stephen A. Smith confirms debut date for new Mad Dog Radio show

"September 2nd, Mad Dog Sports Radio."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 14, 2025 0
As only he can, Mike Francesa explained why Chris "Mad Dog" Russo always answered the phones on "Mike and the Mad Dog." Photo Credits: Jim O'Connor-Imagn Images (Mike Francesa, left); Doug Hood / USA TODAY NETWORK (Chris Russo, right).

Chris Russo, Mike Francesa have source-off over who is behind Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau

Was it Leon Rose or James Dolan who made the final call to fire Tom Thibodeau?

By Reice Shipley OnJun 4, 2025 0
Chris "Mad Dog" on his SiriusXM Radio show

Chris Russo drops first F-bomb in 17 years as SiriusXM host during Preakness Stakes conversation

"My god almighty, run the race!"

By Reice Shipley OnMay 8, 2025 0
Feb 6, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Chris Russo on the SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio set on radio row at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Russo plans to boycott Preakness Stakes after news of Sovereignty dropping out

"I'm not gonna watch that damn thing on Saturday afternoon."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 7, 2025 0
Rob Manfred on Mad Dog Unleashed

Rob Manfred refuses to criticize Fox as MLB partner: ‘It will be a cold day in hell’

"They are heaven and they continue to be the best possible partner"

By Brandon Contes OnMar 28, 2025 0
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Rob Manfred on MLB leaving ESPN: ‘We felt like we were being treated disrespectfully’

"They stepped up for the NBA. And to come back to us and say we want to cut you..."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 27, 2025 0
Joe Buck on the Marchand Sports Media Podcast.

Joe Buck admits he misses ‘big moments’ calling baseball

"You gotta put the hours in, and I don’t have the hours anymore."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 26, 2025 0
Feb 6, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Chris Russo on the SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio set on radio row at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Russo goes off on Mets for denying Colin Russo’s interview request: ‘I will never root for them’

"Their PR always does this nonsense."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 18, 2025 0
Chris "Mad Dog" on his SiriusXM Radio show

Chris Russo awkwardly informs Eagles’ Dallas Goedert of losing on his Super Bowl prop bet

"I thought you were going to be a layup for me!"

By Reice Shipley OnFeb 11, 2025 0
Feb 6, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Chris Russo on the SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio set on radio row at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Russo criticizes Fox Super Bowl broadcast: ‘Just say that it’s over’

"The game was over. Sometimes you have got to say it."

By Reice Shipley OnFeb 10, 2025 0
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Stephen A. Smith insists Roger Goodell relationship won’t influence his NFL commentary

"I’m gonna be straight. I’m gonna be honest, I’m not gonna get personal. And more importantly, I’m not trying to disrupt the business."

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 6, 2025 0
Feb 6, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Chris Russo on the SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio set on radio row at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Russo would rather do pushups than watch NFL halftime shows

"I'll tell ya, these halftimes are a complete waste of time."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 27, 2025 0
Chris Russo on First Take

Chris Russo makes hilarious gaffe referencing Jaguars owner ‘Chaka Khan’

"When the NFL and R&B singers collide."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 24, 2025 0
Chris Russo

Chris Russo’s bathroom break put damper on ‘A Complete Unknown’ premiere

"I went to the men's room. Everybody else there was saying the same thing: 'Gosh darn it, my prostate.'"

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 16, 2025 0
Stephen A Smith

Stephen A. Smith once again insists ESPN deal is not done, hints he’s still pushing for ‘freedom’

“The money does matter but the money is there ... there are a lot of other things that I want to do and I want the freedom to do it.”

By Brendon Kleen OnDec 24, 2024 0
Chris Russo on First Take

Chris Russo rants on Netflix Christmas Day games, ‘9 billion people’ on telecast

"And Netflix with their lineup, they got 9 billion people in the broadcast booth. … I mean it's absurd. Call me, I might go!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 17, 2024 0
Feb 6, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Chris Russo on the SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio set on radio row at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Russo condemns viewers of Jake Paul-Mike Tyson boxing match: ‘This is what sports is coming to?’

"This is what you decide to put on your television set?"

By Reice Shipley OnNov 21, 2024 0
Dec 7, 2022; San Diego, CA, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred looks on during the presentation of the Allan H. Selling Award for philanthropic excellence during the 2022 MLB Winter Meetings at Manchester Grand Hyatt.

Rob Manfred understands why fans hate MLB streaming deals

"I don’t like to have to look 10 places or pay for 10 places to watch the games that I want to watch."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 31, 2024 0

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