Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today's word of the day is '#BellLetsTalk' as in get on Twitter and start tweeting about it (0:06). Mental health is a huge struggle in the world so any time we can do something positive we need to. Kris Bryant lost his grievance case against the Cubs so allow me to explain everything that went on here (3:31). Deion Sanders says the Hall of Fame needs to be more selective and I kind of agree with that (12:35). Inside The NBA with Shaq, Chuck, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson held an hour-long memorial last night on TNT for Kobe Bryant and boy was it something special (17:50). We need to discuss what Shaq had to say and my hopes for him in the future. Review - Motherless Brooklyn (24:22). Reds slugger Eugenio Suarez got surgery and he said it's from getting injured in a swimming pool! No (29:49). There has to be more. Manchester United fans attacked the house of the Vice-Chairman of the club... what (34:50)!? Is Mookie Betts time with the Red Sox over or will the team refuse to trade him? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'de rien' it's french for 'thank you' (0:06). The sports world can thank me for building Marlins Park as it houses Super Bowl media day. The NBA chose to postpone the Lakers/Clippers game and I think they made the wrong decision (2:32). Is the NBA really going to give thought to changing the logo from Jerry West to Kobe Bryant (8:12)? Will the NFL choose to honor Kobe Bryant this week (16:08)? BREAKING NEWS! Houston Astros are hiring Dusty Baker and it's a MASSIVE mistake (20:04). MLB players have decided they are going to start to speak out about the sign-stealing scandal (26:36). Review - Cheer (34:15). Katie Sowers set to make Super Bowl history (37:18). Let's end today with a shout out to the Ivy League's... Yale won't let me down... or will they? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'carpe diem'... When I got word of Kobe Bryant's death the first thing I thought of was work (0:06). This is how the NBA reacted and why it reacted this way (3:21). NBA games were played and there were lengthy conversations about why "the show must go on. (5:17)" Here's how teams were able to turn the lights outside MSG to purple and gold and how pregame events were planned (6:34). Mark Cuban retiring Kobe's 24 for the Mavericks was a move all about Mark Cuban (17:08). Review - Dear Basketball (19:56). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? How will the death of Kobe Bryant impact the Lakers rest of the season (24:20). Did TMZ handle breaking this news the right way (27:27)? A Washington Post journalist got ratio'd so bad on Twitter that a suspension came from it (34:24). This needs to be discussed. Why do tragic events have to be the thing that brings the best out in us? You should tell the people you love that you love them everyday.

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Today's word of the day is 'contagion' as in the coronavirus is spreading (0:06). Eli Manning held a press conference with the Giants to officially announce his retirement... how are the Giants helping him get to Canton (1:13)? New York Knicks have a hired a firm to rebrand the teams image (6:00). The New York Mets have officially named Luis Rojas manager and GM Brodie Van Wagenen once again had some ridiculous things to say (14:05). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Did I ever notice any superstitions in MLB (21:21)? Review - Season 3 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (27:20). New Orleans Saints executives have been accused of trying to help the Catholic Church in a major scandal to cover up abuse (30:18). Clippers players have some problems in the locker room because of treatment to Kawhi and Paul George (36:46). With LeBron James getting the first pick of the All Star Game draft will he dare to pick anyone other than Anthony Davis? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'dedication' as in Maya Moore is dedicated to a cause bigger than the WNBA (0:06). Gritty is being investigated for assault! What will the Philadelphia Flyers do about this (0:50)? Scott Boras says Altuve, Astros players should not have to apologize for sign-stealing scandal (8:40). L.A. City Council has unanimously voted on a resolution that would award the Dodgers 2017 and 2018 World Series (14:33). Should this make it's way from MLB and Rob Manfred all the way to the U.S. Congress? Nolan Arenado sends a new statement out to Colorado Rockies fans (22:27). Review - Pain and Glory (25:19). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? What are the Bengals doing with the 1st pick in the NFL draft... you're taking Joe Burrow, now be quiet (28:32). Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens beef is back on and it's cooking... should the Eagles have to speak out (33:06)? NFL trying out new rules at the Pro Bowl (37:40). Antonio Brown has completely lost it, but will he actually be charged with a felony!? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'whistleblower' as in Pedro Martinez is upset with Mike Fiers blowing the whistle on the Astros (0:06). Mets have hired Luis Rojas to be the new manager after firing Carlos Beltran.. 2 managers, 1 offseason (3:46). Astros' owner Jim Crane said that Houston's players will speak out and apologize for the sign-stealing situation, but not just yet (11:52). So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? MLB and MLBPA cut a deal so that players who helped with investigation would be granted immunity... why? Review - Mike Wallace Is Here (27:30). I slept on it, so here are my main takeaways from the 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame class (31:09). Dan Snyder wants a new stadium for the Washington Redskins,he said he'll even pay for it, BUT there's a catch (35:18). Marcell Ozuna settled for a one-year deal, will Castellanos have to do the same? #waittosee

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Let’s breakdown the baseball Hall of Fame class of 2020. Obviously we need to start with Derek Jeter and why he wasn’t unanimous. Larry Walker made it by gaining over 20% of votes in his final season… what? What will happen with the Steroid Era? This is the end of the line for a bunch of players who were good, but had no chance. What factors help or hurt a players chance to get someone in or keep them out?

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Today's word of the day is 'prison' as in the drunk driver who hit Chandler Parson's should spend a long time there (0:06). It's Baseball Hall of Fame day and I need to break down everything that could happen (1:16). Will Barry Bonds or Roger Clemens finally make it? Is Larry Walker done? I'll even talk Derek Jeter. Nolan Arenado and the Colorado Rockies have made things very ugly (10:39). J.T. Realmuto wants to reset the market for catchers and he knows it's just business (20:17). Delonte West needs help, but where should it come from (26:19)? Review - Honeyland (30:39). Did you know that leagues pay companies to create storylines for the lead up to championship games (33:05)? Will Derek Jeter join Mariano Rivera in Hall of Fame history? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'legacy' as in what is the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. (0:06)? Chiefs-49ers are set to clash in the Super Bowl and the NFL has to be happy about it (1:20). Patrick Mahomes is the most exciting player in the NFL. He is who the NFL needed to be in the Super Bowl. All executives watch championship games even if their team isn't in it (12:55). Tom Brady and Patriots are ready for a divorce, but will there be one (17:43)? Review - Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez (26:33). Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman met with the media for the first time and it was a TRAIN WRECK (32:47). I have a lot to say about this mess. Dusty Baker is the Anti-Hinch. Could he actually be a MLB manager again (37:37)? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'contemporaneous' as in dual threat QB Kyler Murray wants to now play baseball again (0:06). Jose Altuve was accused of wearing a buzzer for the Astros (0:55). Former players, current players, and agents of players are all speaking out now. Carlos Beltran is gone from the Mets and all it cost was $200K donation to Beltran's charity (9:30). Where do these new manager lists get leaked from? I'll tell you. Joe Burrow's dad said that his son would be excited to QB for the Bengals... thanks for that Dad (21:35). Review - 1917 AND Father of the Bride (26:16). Zion Williamson's debut forced ESPN's hand and it's all about the benjamins (30:07). San Francisco Giants should get credit for hiring Alyssa Nakken, but not as much as you think (33:45). Is this the last time LeBron James is the sports most popular player? #waittosee

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