Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesSVP says the Nuggets' defense against Steph Curry is the perfect example of old school basketball.Wednesday, Scott Van Pelt talks about the Nuggets' defensive approach against Steph Curry, the latest news coming out of the NFL and much more. Listen to the best highlights of the show below!
Scott Van Pelt talks about the Nuggets' physical win over the Warriors on Tuesday night. SVP says this is playoff basketball at its finest, adding that if Mark Jackson is going to claim to be an old school coach, he can't complain when the Nuggets play "old school" defense against Curry. Listen ![]()

Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders chats about his offseason, the process of being an unrestricted free agent, how close he was to signing with the Patriots and what his role will be with Pittsburgh's offense now that he's back with the Steelers. Listen ![]()
Scott Van Pelt discusses Justin Blackmon's suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy and says the recurring nature of Blackmon's issues leads him to believe that Blackmon not only needs help as a football player but as a human being as well. Listen ![]()
ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney weighs in on the slow starts for Roy Halladay and Josh Hamilton, says Hamilton's biggest problem is that he isn't swinging at strikes and discusses the Nationals' concern with Stephen Strasburg's arm soreness. Listen ![]()
ESPN NHL analyst Barry Melrose chats about the majesty of the Stanley Cup, discusses the start of this season's playoffs, Sidney Crosby's health and explains why he believes the Blackhawks and Penguins will cruise to the Stanley Cup Finals. Listen ![]()
95.7 The Game's Ric Bucher dishes on the physical style of play in Tuesday's game between the Nuggets and Warriors, shares his insight on the future of basketball in Sacramento and Seattle and much more. Listen ![]()
One Big Thing - Scott Van Pelt talks about the chance at history in this weekend's Kentucky Derby. Listen ![]()
SVP joins Colin Cowherd to chat about where Stephen Curry ranks among the best shooters in NBA history, Tim Tebow, AJ McCarron and more. Listen ![]()

Wednesday, Scott Van Pelt hosts from the Bristol, CT studios. He'll welcome ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney (1:30 p.m. ET), ESPN NHL analyst Barry Melrose (1:45), Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders (2:15), 95.7 The Game's Ric Bucher (2:30) and ESPN's Jonathan Coachman (3:30).
Today's main topics:
• Nuggets rough up the Warriors
• Webcam and chat from 3-4 p.m. ET. Submit comments
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AP Photo/David J. PhillipSVP says the Thunder will be fine once Kevin Durant adjusts to life without Russell Westbrook.Tuesday, Scott Van Pelt talks about an exciting night in the NBA playoffs, discusses the latest developments in Jason Collins' announcement and more. Listen to the best highlights of the show below!
Scott Van Pelt talks about the Thunder's loss to the Rockets on Monday night. SVP commends Houston's competitiveness but says once Kevin Durant figures out how to play without Russell Westbrook, OKC will be fine. Listen ![]()
Jason Collins' twin brother Jarron Collins discusses his reaction to his brother's announcement, talks about when Jason told him, says he was stunned when he found out and talks about the relationship he and his brother now share in light of Jason's announcement. Listen ![]()
Stanford assistant coach and former teammate of Jason Collins Mark Madsen says he was stunned when Collins revealed that he is gay. Madsen says he totally supports Collins' decision to come out, adding that NBA locker rooms are very tolerant of people's differences. Listen ![]()

ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler says Kevin Durant needs to become more comfortable being a more selfish player in the absence of Russell Westbrook. Legler also weighs in on the Grizzlies' success in the last couple of games and Denver's struggles against the Warriors, saying the Nuggets need to keep the ball out of Steph Curry's hands at all costs. Listen ![]()
Ryen Russillo gives his thoughts on the adjustments Kevin Durant will have to make for the Thunder and says it's very intriguing to see if the Grizzlies can have the same success on the road that they've had at home. Russillo also discusses the vibe in Los Angeles surrounding Dwight Howard and says the public sentiment towards Howard is extremely negative right now. Listen ![]()
Eagles LB Connor Barwin talks about adjusting to life in Philadelphia and his sense of what Chip Kelly's offensive system will bring to the NFL. Barwin also shares his thoughts on Jason Collins' announcement and says an NFL locker room is ready to accept a gay player as well. Listen ![]()
NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah explains why the Vikings had such a successful draft and isn't concerned that players like Sharrif Floyd fell to Minnesota late in the first round. Jeremiah also says good teams have good drafts because they are more likely to take the best player on the board. Listen ![]()
ESPN MLB Insider Tim Kurkjian discusses the marathon game between the A's and Angels, weighs in on Josh Hamilton's struggles, says Stephen Strasburg simply doesn't look comfortable on the mound and chats about Boston's hot start to the season. Listen ![]()
NASCAR driver Carl Edwards talks about the challenges of this week's race at Talladega and weighs in on how a gay driver would be accepted in a NASCAR garage. Listen ![]()
One Big Thing - Scott Van Pelt talks about the Kings staying in Sacramento and expresses his pleasure that the situation has seemingly been resolved. He then welcomes in SB Nation's Tom Ziller to discuss the reaction within Sacramento. Listen ![]()

Tuesday, Scott Van Pelt hosts from the Bristol, CT studios. He'll welcome ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler (1:30 p.m. ET), NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah (1:45), Eagles LB Connor Barwin (2:15), ESPN MLB Insider Tim Kurkjian (2:30) and NASCAR driver Carl Edwards (3:30).
Today's main topics:
• More on Jason Collins' announcement
• Webcam and chat from 3-4 p.m. ET. Submit comments
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In Monday's "Best Available Video" Scott Van Pelt checks out an incredible video of Alexander Polli, a wing suit master who soars through a cave in Spain.
Tune in for the "Best Available Video" Monday-Friday at 2:58 p.m. ET on ESPNEWS. If you have an idea for a "Best Available Video" send it our way on Twitter using #bestavailablevideo.
Brian Babineau/NBAE/Getty ImagesScott Van Pelt weighs in on free agent center Jason Collins' decision to announce that he is gay.Monday, Scott Van Pelt weighs in on Jason Collins' announcement that he's gay, discusses the NBA playoffs and more. Listen to the best highlights of the show below!
Scott Van Pelt gives his thoughts on Jason Collins' announcement that he is gay, commends Collins for having the courage to come out and applauds those who have expressed their support for Collins. Listen ![]()
Former NFL player and member of "You Can Play" Wade Davis discusses his reaction to Jason Collins' announcement that he's gay, shares his own experiences as an openly gay former athlete, talks about his decision to not come out when he was still an active player and chats about what the future looks like for gay athletes in America. Listen ![]()
ESPN NBA analyst Kurt Rambis discusses Steph Curry's incredible talent shooting the ball, talks about Dwight Howard's future with the Lakers and says while there are several teams which would be intriguing for Howard, he'd be stunned if he left Los Angeles. Rambis also weighs in on Jason Collins' announcement that he's gay and anticipates the majority of players in the NBA will be accepting of Collins. Listen ![]()
NFL Network's Charley Casserly talks about winners and losers of the NFL draft, discusses the Jets' decision to release Tim Tebow, what the future may hold for Tebow and chats about whether or not Matt Barkley's fall in the draft will impact the decisions players make in the future regarding whether or not they'll enter the draft. Listen ![]()
ESPN NFL analyst Darren Woodson says Tim Tebow simply isn't good enough to be an NFL quarterback and probably won't play QB in the NFL ever again. Woodson also chats about Jason Collins' announcement that he's gay and says he believes an openly gay player would be accepted in the NFL. Listen ![]()
ESPN.com director of college scouting Todd McShay takes inventory of this year's NFL draft, discussing who filled the most needs. McShay also weighs in on the Jets' release of Tim Tebow. Listen ![]()

Monday, Scott Van Pelt hosts from the Bristol, CT studios. He'll welcome NFL Network's Charley Casserly (1:15 p.m. ET), ESPN NBA analyst Kurt Rambis (1:30), ESPN NFL analyst Darren Woodson (2:30) and ESPN.com director of college scouting Todd McShay (3:15).
Today's main topics:
• Jason Collins announces he's gay
• Lakers swept out of playoffs
• Webcam and chat from 3-4 p.m. ET. Submit comments
Email us at (svpandrussillo@espnradio.com), text us at 73776 (msg&data rates may apply) or tweet us at twitter.com/svpandrussillo -- we'll be with you from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET on ESPN Radio and ESPNRadio.com.
SVP & RUSSILLO'S FAVORITE DROPS
Play Podcast One of "SVP & Russillo's" favorite fill-in hosts, Adnan Virk, suddenly turns into a wookie with very little explanation.
Play Podcast ESPN Deportes' Kenneth Garay asks "Who's into fitness?!"
Play Podcast ESPN Deportes' Kenneth Garay asks Ryen Russillo what's up!
Play Podcast ESPN Deportes' Kenneth Garay recites his most famous phrase.
Play Podcast The classic "Maybach music" drop from "SVP & Russillo"
Play Podcast Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski responds to Ryen Russillo calling him a meathead
Play Podcast The classic "Roadhouse" drop from "SVP & Russillo"
Play Podcast The classic "What are you, MacGruber?" drop from "SVP & Russillo"
DUKE'S RAPS ARCHIVE
Play Podcast ESPN Radio legend Dan "The Duke" Davis raps Delonte West's cult classic "Hot Sauce (In My Bag)."
Play Podcast ESPN Radio legend Dan "The Duke" Davis takes on the Public Enemy classic "Bring the Noise."
Play Podcast ESPN Radio legend Dan "The Duke" Davis raps the Jay-Z classic "99 Problems" featuring Kenneth Garay.
Play Podcast ESPN Radio legend Dan "The Duke" Davis takes on the contemporary hit "Swimming Pools" by Kendrick Lamar.
Play Podcast ESPN Radio Legend Dan "The Duke" Davis raps "Jump Around" by House of Pain.
Play Podcast ESPN Radio legend Dan "The Duke" Davis takes a shot at rapping "Mr. Dobolina" by Del the Funky Homosapean.
Play Podcast ESPN Radio Legend Dan "The Duke" Davis raps Snoop Dogg's classic "Gin and Juice."
Play Podcast ESPN Radio legend Dan "The Duke" Davis gives "Scenario" by Tribe Called Quest a shot in his latest rapping conquest.

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@AndeWall See....I'm going to go ahead and stop with this now...
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@AndeWall feel free to explore the space
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RT @raymanjr: Talking Knicks, Tebow & the NFL Draft, Phife Dawg w/ @notthefakeSVP & @ryenarussillo: http://t.co/SMYNdSvLLU #tribe…
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Ryen says Crawford is that guy on twitter who has a bio that says "I'm the CEO of me" what is the worst twitter bio you've seen? #badbio
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Reunited and we will get weird... @notthefakeSVP & @ryenarussillo in studio today. 1p et @espnradio & #ESPNews
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@jadande Agree but doesn't bother me as adding -gate to any "scandal". It was the Watergate Hotel. It wasn't water - gate.
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Beyond the ? of if fouling was sporting or cowardly - it didn't work. At all.
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@cbfowler what a great shot. Welcome home.
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I will miss that KG jumper when it's gone. I will miss the wild eyed lunatic mumbling more
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Phil Pritchard (aka The Keeper of the Cup) sits down w/ @notthefakeSVP: http://t.co/HVe5goQQlj #StanleyCup http://t.co/NvjDYq7nQD
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So many people to salute here. Just click the link. Sports. Again. http://t.co/JiH5urZjZY
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See if you can find the part that made me laugh. http://t.co/ZXyzHKWI0n
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Go behind the scenes as The Stanley Cup visits @SVPandRussillo: http://t.co/8CwOr7HZbB. @NHL @espnradio
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SVP with the @NHL Stanley Cup... He wouldn't touch it! #StanleyCup http://t.co/xMeZSKYj4Y
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Our whiteboard message today... http://t.co/UtYoU3XGXZ
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Feels like forever ago that the Clips got 112 against this D. Hard to see Memphis losing game 6. #Grindhouse
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Clippers/Grizz http://t.co/XSqsJMnLyq
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Jarron Collins appreciates support for his brother... http://t.co/hEs3ROpIcl @ramonashelburne
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