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Hot Foot: That’s All Folks For Mike And The Mad Dog?
XM MLB Chat: Neil Best reports Mike and the Mad Dog on WFAN could be history
FanHouse: Mike and the Mad Dog, Legendary New York Sports Radio Duo, Could Be Finished
Sports stories from Newsday: Are Mike Francesa, Chris Russo headed for splitsville?
The Sommer Frieze: Saturday’s Minors, and no more Mike and the Angry Puppy?
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McLovin The Big Lead had been looking at this for a while. Mike would get ticked off whenever Russo's Letterman appearances were brought up -
bobmantzradio I tried my best to get Chris to admit either way that they are splitting up... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1PQTXGd9T8 bob
That’s All Folks For Mike And The Mad Dog?
Hot Foot —
... The duo that many love to hate may be calling it quits after almost 20 successful years together in sports talk radio. Neil Best of Newsday is reporting that ‘industry sources’ say WFAN’s Mike Francesa and Chris Russo won’t make it to see their 19th anniversary, Sept 5. and that they may have already done their last show together. ...
Neil Best reports Mike and the Mad Dog on WFAN could be history
XM MLB Chat —
Neil Best: "Mike and the Mad Dog," the most successful, influential show in sports talk radio history, could soon be history itself.
Barring a change of heart, the partnership between Mike Francesa and Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo is not expected to survive to see its 19th anniversary Sept. 5, industry sources with knowledge of the situation said. They may have already done their final show together; their next scheduled broadcast is not until July 11.
It is not clear which host would remain on WFAN, only that it would not be both of them. One ...
Mike and the Mad Dog, Legendary New York Sports Radio Duo, Could Be Finished
FanHouse —
... , the WFAN radio show in New York that is widely credited with (or blamed for) the rise of sports talk radio in America, could be over. ...
Are Mike Francesa, Chris Russo headed for splitsville?
Sports stories from Newsday —
... Here we were all enjoying a nice, quiet first weekend of summer, then I go and ruin it with this story about the possible end of the "Mike and the Mad Dog" show on WFAN. ...
The End Of Mike And The Mad Dog?
Hot Foot —
... Neil Best of Newsday reports that one of the most influential sports talk radio programs could be history soon. The report states that the partnership between Mike and the Mad Dog (Mike Francesa and Chris Russo) is not expected to survive to see it’s 19th anniversary on September 5th. ...
Saturday’s Minors, and no more Mike and the Angry Puppy?
The Sommer Frieze —
Thanks to Mike F. for sending this article about the possible breakup of Mike and the Mad Dog.
AAA: SWB won 9-5. Sidney Ponson went 4 IP, gave up 2 R, 1 ER. Scott Patterson 1 IP, 1 unearned run, 2-0, 3.00. David Robertson (bring him up already) 1 1/3, no runs, no hits, 2 K. 1.82 at AAA. Brett Gardner 3 hits (.293), 2 SB (27). Justin Christian 3 hits, HR, RBI, .305. Miranda, Carson and Eric Duncan 2 hits, 2 RBI each. Shelley Duncan 2 hits, 1 RBI.
AA: Trenton won 3-2. George Kontos (3-6, 3.36) 6 IP, 2 R. Anthony Claggett, ...
Mike and the Mad Dog May Be Through
New York Yankees —
... Newsday’s incomparable media reporter Neil Best comes through with the stunning news that WFAN’s Mike and the Mad Dog program may not live to see September. Best cites industry insiders who suggest that the duo’s newly rekindled personal feud may have the show’s existence in serious jeopardy. The pair reportedly hated each other when the show started in the early nineties, but had become close friends over time and seemed poised to breeze past their 19th anniversary on September 5th. However, with both seemingly obtaining more national exposure of late, ...
Is 'Mike and the Mad Dog' coming to an end?
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Report: Mike And Mad Dog Show May Be Finished
The Mets Report —
... Neil Best of Newsday is reporting that wildly popular New York sports talk radio show Mike and The Mad Dog may be finished. The reports says that problems between Mike Francesa and Chris Russo may spell the end of the show. ...
Perhaps There Is A God After All - Francesca, Russo Partnership To End?
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
... With what can only be considered fantastic news for lovers of intelligent discourse and/or those who’d prefer to see a solid block of “White Shadow” reruns on YES during the weekday afternoons, Newsday’s Neil Best reports WFAN’s Mike Francesca and Chris Russo “may have done their final show together”. ...
Daily Dump: Couture’s Wife Bleeds, Olbermann Can’t Get It Up, Carano Talks Dating And Mushnick Talks Bromance
Busted Coverage: Booze, Ladies And Football —
... wife might want to work on protecting against the ground and pound
This has to be one of the most boring weekends of the sports summer. Saturday has become an infomercial-fest until skateboarding takes over the tube.
At least the CWS continues to impress. Hello ladies.
Today’s Dump:
Olbermann can’t get it up for this chick? [Flatusyahu]
Sad: Mike And The Mad Dog could be history [Newsday]
Mushnick talks about his Bromance with famous ball player [NY ...
Mike And The Mad Dog Likely To Break Up
AwfulAnnouncing —
... Sad news out of New York today. It appears the occasionally controversial and wildly successful Mike and The Mad Dog of WFAN have likely graced the airwaves for the last time together. Via Neil Best of Newsday.... ...
Newsday: Best: ‘Mike and the Mad Dog’ radio show could be history
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
Newsday: Best: ‘Mike and the Mad Dog’ radio show could be history No more Francesspool & Mouthside Johnny!? Diet Cokes for everybody! “Mike and the Mad Dog,” the most successful, influential show in sports talk radio history, could soon be history itself. Barring a change of heart, the partnership between Mike Francesa and Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo is not expected to survive to see its 19th anniversary Sept. 5, industry sources with knowledge of the situation said. They may have already done their final show together; their next scheduled broadcast is not until July 11. ...
Mike & The Mad Dog Split?
Bronx Liaison —
... From Neil Best of Newsday comes a report that famed sports talk hosts Mike Francesa and Chris Russo may have reached their end as the preeminent sportsradio machine in the country. Apparently, their personal differences have reached unbearable heights as of late and one of the two media giants will move on to another gig: ...
Mike and the Mad Dog Done?
Larry Brown Sports —
... Mike Francesa and Chris Russo have teamed together for their Mike and the Mad Dog show so long, they’d put most married couples to shame. In fact, the two are coming up on their 19th anniversary together on WFAN, the popular sports station in New York. Considering most partnerships, let alone marriages, don’t last for 19 years, it’s not too surprising to read the report from Newsday that the show could be ending. ...
Baseball Today: Monday, June 23
Projo Sox Blog —
... AND FINALLY . . . It's not really baseball news, but interesting nonetheless: Newsday reports that the end may be near for WFAN's Mike And The Mad Dog show. ...
Shanoff's Wake-Up Call: ESPNFL, NBA Draft
The Sporting Blog —
... is a target; could Alex Ovechkin be next? Sports Media: Rumors are rampant that Mike and the Mad Dog will split up , in what should end up as one of the least amicable sports divorces ever. Who gets to keep WFAN? And who bolts for ESPN? The Last Word: RIP, George Carlin. Among his more memorable bits was one about the difference between football and baseball. Here is a YouTube clip that ...
Mike & the Mad Dog may be on the outs
River Avenue Blues —
... Newsday’s Neil Best had something of a shocker over the weekend: It’s looking very likely that Mike & the Mad Dog will go off the air in September. Apparently, Mike Russo and Chris Francesca, who hardly every do the show together anymore, don’t like each other much. As the Big Lead ...
Happy Monday, DFW!
Bob's Blog - Live from Lewisville —
... hit 95 or higher – to finish off the game. It was the fewest pitches Wilson has thrown in a save opportunity since April 16. This week with the Rangers: Tue. 24 at Houston 7:05 p.m. Ch. 27 Wed. 25 at Houston 7:05 p.m. FSNSW Thu. 26 at Houston 7:05 p.m. FSNSW Fri. 27 PHILADELPHIA 7:05 p.m. Ch. 27 Sat. 28 PHILADELPHIA 7:05 p.m. FSNSW Sun. 29 PHILADELPHIA 5:05 p.m. FSNSW First, Mike and Greg, now Mike and Chris are splitting up? …nothing lasts forever in radio… "Mike ...
Moving on from the Madness
The Ballclub —
... Besides, this article in Sunday's Newsday brings up a much more pressing matter: The potential end of WFAN's Radio Dynasty, the Mike & the Mad Dog show. If this show goes off the air, what will happen to us all? I think the radios of the world will all melt, and the rest of the Media will cease to exist. Heaven Forbid! How will we live without Dog's screaming and Mike's stammering? How will we go on without a healthy dose of smarmy, anti-Met rhetoric to carry us through our afternoons? To whom can we turn? It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out. ...
Just two guys, and we're having a good time
Uwe Blog —
... Long overdue: MLBTR gets a makeover. **** Heartbreaking follow-up to the Baylor men's basketball story ... from five years ago. **** When she does it topless, call me. **** Arguably the biggest sports radio duo ever may go the way of Loggins and Messina. **** Randy Galloway is wheeling, dealing. **** Jamey Newberg is not so sure. **** George Carlin, funny or not? Discuss. **** Great article on the youth in Algeria ... trying to steer ...
AFTERNOON DELIGHT WITH DONNA D'ERRICO
The World of Isaac —
I stumbled on a pic of Donna D'Errico. And by stumbled, I mean, I was looking for big boobed blondes who have done nothing with their career since Baywatch. And you'd be surprised, there was a whole host of them. Are Mike and the Mad Dog done? {Newsday} The Luckiest Guys in Sports History {Rumors and Rants} Pete Wentz throws out first pitch {Busted Coverage} Lauren Conrad, cleavage, yes please {on205th} Are sports blogs changing? {Sports Fiends} The ...
Is "Ahhhhhhhhhhh Good Afternoon Everybody" Soon to Be Dead
SimonOnSports —
... Perhaps this is only relevant to those of us in the Tri-State, but Neil Best at Newsday is reporting that the Mike and the Mad Dog program just might be no longer. Apparently the two are not getting a long so well and that strain could perhaps abruptly end their show only months from their 19th anniversary. ...
Richard Deitsch: Carolina-Duke comes to screen
SI.com - Extra Mustard —
... at Met management STUDS A couple of wiseacres inside ESPN's communication department have chided me in the past for bestowing too much praise on Newsday's Neil Best, a consistent newsbreaker on sports media issues, as well a decent fellow. My response is ESPN's press specialists should focus less on who I praise and more on making sure the press releases for Reilly and Simmons have the same amount of words and exclamation points. Best's story Sunday about the potential breakup of WFAN's Mike and the Mad Dog ( Simon and Garfunkel , anyone?) radio program, if proven ...
Chris Russo on Mike and the Mad Dog Breakup Rumors: 'We Are Under Contract'
FanHouse —
Filed under: New York We mentioned on Saturday that Neil Best of Newsday had reported that influential WFAN sports radio team Mike and the Mad Dog could be going their separate ways. One half of the team, Mike Francesa, is on vacation and hasn't commented publicly. But the other half, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, addressed Best's story on the radio yesterday. And his comments were interesting both for what he said and for what he didn't say. Continue reading Chris Russo on Mike and the Mad Dog Breakup Rumors: 'We Are Under ...
Every Dog Has Its Day: End of an Iconic Radio Duo?
YFSF —
... On Saturday, Newsday's Neil Best reported that WFAN's Mike and the Mad Dog show, which he called "the most successful, influential show in sports talk history" may be coming to an end due to a growing rift between the co-hosts. ...
I Have New Appreciation For Maxim’s Photography
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... . (NSFW-ish) I’m not from NYC, so it’s kinda hard to grasp while people are getting so worked up about Francesa and Russo possibly parting ways. Neil Best of NEWSDAY has the latest on the fray, and writes, “‘ Mike and the Mad Dog,’ the most successful, influential show in sports talk radio history, could soon be history itself .” WFAN was the first all-sports radio station. And “Mike and the Mad Dog” the station’s flagship show since 660’s inception. But is the show really, still influential at this point - at least outside of the Tri-state? The ROCHESTER D & C reports, ...
Thoughts at Random
Sports at Random —
- The rumors are true: Mike Francesa will be leaving The Fan, splitting up the most successful sports radio duo in history- and heading to Cleveland to host a local sports talk show. The Program Manager has been letting people go for years and not signing any big names to long term deals, instead just going the syndication route. Francesa was asked why he would take a pay cut, leave his hometown, leave a better station, and take this job, and Francesa responded, "LeBron James is gonna do it in a couple years, so why shouldn't I?" ...
