Mason & Ireland

With the Lakers kicking off their season opener tomorrow against the Houston Rockets, Steve and John wondered what to expect from the seemingly "underdog" Lakers.

Mason and Ireland looked back at what Steve calls "an expected loss" as USC fell to Utah over the weekend.

With the announcement that Steve Nash will be out for the season, Steve and John think Nash's expiring contract could be used to pry away another good, young point guard.

ESPN's MNF announcer Mike Tirico came on to talk Peyton Manning's big week and other NFL happenings, plus, Pregame.com's RJ Bell on the best bets for the weekend.

With the breaking news that Joe Maddon is leaving the Tampa Bay Rays, Steve and John wondered what this means for the Dodgers and Don Mattingly.

Ramona Shelburne is sitting in for the traveling John Ireland today. Steve and Ramona react to comments make be Jeanie Buss regarding Kobe Bryant. Crosstalk with Max Kellerman and Marcellus Wiley.

Ramona Shelburne is sitting in for the traveling John Ireland today. Steve and Ramona react to comments make be Jeanie Buss regarding Kobe Bryant. Steve and Ramona discuss how there were so many missed opportunities with Dwight Howard. Steve and Ramona get their five question together, it's time for FAST TRACK!!!

Ben Lyons is sitting in for the vacationing Steve Mason today. John and Ben discuss the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs. John and Ben preview tonight's game five of the Stanley Cup Final between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Rangers. Crosstalk with Max Kellerman and Marcellus Wiley.

Ben Lyons is sitting in for the vacationing Steve Mason today. Los Angeles Kings play by play announcer Bob Miller joins the guys and talks Los Angeles Kings hockey. John and Ben discuss the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs. The guys get their questions together, it's time for FAST TRACK!!!

Ben Lyons is sitting in for the vacationing Steve Mason today. John and Ben preview tonight's game five of the Stanley Cup Final between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Rangers. John and Ben discuss the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs. John and Ben compare both careers of Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan.

Ben Lyons is sitting in for the vacationing Steve Mason today. John and Ben preview tonight's game five of the Stanley Cup Final between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Rangers. John and Ben discuss the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs. John give Ben a test similar to the test the was giving to Donald Sterling that ruled him mentally not fit.

Mike Trudell is sitting in for the vacationing Steve Mason today. John and Mike look back at last night's Los Angeles Kings loss to the New York Rangers in game four of the Stanley Cup Final. The guys talk about the NBA Finals between the Heat and the Spurs. The guys discuss the World Cup and the chances Team USA has to win the World Cup.

Mike Trudell is sitting in for the vacationing Steve Mason today. John and Mike look back at last night's Los Angeles Kings loss to the New York Rangers in game four of the Stanley Cup Final. The guys discuss if Carmelo Anthony goes to play for the Miami Heat, would it work with LeBron, Wade and Bosch? The guys get their questions together, it's time for FAST TRACK!!!

Mike Trudell is sitting in for the vacationing Steve Mason today. John and Mike look back at last night's Los Angeles Kings loss to the New York Rangers in game four of the Stanley Cup Final. The guys talk about the NBA Finals between the Heat and the Spurs, and the role Lebron James is playing. Former USA soccer player and analyst Cobi Jones joins the guys and talks World Cup Soccer.

Ben Lyons is sitting in for the vacationing Steve Mason today. John and Ben discuss how Los Angeles Kings head coach Darryl Sutter almost turn the job down. John feels that the run that the Los Angeles Kings are on right is the greatest sports run in history. Crosstalk with Max Kellerman and Marcellus Wiley.