Ap Sports Weekly

Former U.S, National Team star and current FOX analyst Alexi Lalas joins co-host Jim Litke to talk about diving _ soccer’s dirty secret _ before Associated Press deputy sports editor Chris Lehourites returns to recap Tuesday’s games and preview today’s action. With co-host Tim Dahlberg wandering the streets of Manhattan on vacation, AP soccer writer Rob Harris steps in to pick up the slack. On the menu: Good luck getting ice in that coffee.

Hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg weigh in from opposite sides of the Atlantic on the most controversial goal in World Cup history and then the final round the U.S. Open golf; with a trio of AP experts - Doug Ferguson, Rob Harris and Chris Lehourites. On the menu: ‘We Are The World’ - French Fried Edition.

Former World Cup and current MLS star Bastian Schweinsteiger tells co-host Jim Litke how Germany reclaimed its place as a soccer superpower, while co-host Tim Dahlberg wonders whether Tiger Woods will ever get his groove back. Also on the show: recaps/previews of the action from both the World Cup in Russia and the U.S. Open on Long Island. On the menu: Who’s got time to eat?

U.S. National Team star Landon Donovan tells co-host Jim Litke how the Americans failure to qualify for the World Cup could hurt future generations, then Tim Dahlberg launches the U.S. Open preview with AP golf writer Doug Ferguson. On the menu: a starvation diet.

Freshly minted two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert tells hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg how Justify did it, but first, Aly Wagner of FOX, about to become the first woman to broadcast a World Cup match on U.S. television, helps them get ready for sport’s grandest spectacle starting this week. They also mark the start of the “Summer of LeBron” with AP basketball writer Tom Withers and wish their wives “Happy Birthday.” On the menu: Can you get good french fries in Moscow?

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joins guest host Tim Reynolds to talk about the Warriors, the Cavaliers, and even some officiating thoughts thrown in there as well as we get ready for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Then Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, who knows a thing or do about overcoming 3-0 deficits in the playoffs, tells us what he thinks the Cavs should do in Game 4. Tito even brings us some Michael Jordan stories.

Guest host Tim Reynolds previews Game 3 from Cleveland with some political reaction and even a little bit of basketball in there. Guests include Grammy winner Carlos Santana, Warriors center JaVale McGee and Skidmore coach Joe Burke - a former assistant at Navy to talk flags and hoops.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia tells hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg how he handles whiz-kid Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s first pitcher-hitter since the time of Babe Ruth. Then AP’s Tim Reynolds and Steve Whyno take them to the NBA Finals and the NHL’s Stanley Cup, before they jump across the pond to tennis writer Howard Fendrich in Paris, explaining the injury that derailed Serena Williams’ comeback at the French Open. On the menu: Korean bbq is back (!) and another guy out-kicks the coverage.

NBA announcer Doris Burke previews Game 1 from Oakland with guest host Tim Reynolds and explains how a lifelong love of hoops and playing the game in college prepared her for life behind the mic. Then Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Cavs coach Tyronn Lue drop by and agree on one thing: let’s play the damn games already.

Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg do a head-spinning, four-sport tour stretching from Las Vegas to Paris. They talk LeBron vs. MJ with NBA writer Tim Reynolds, listen in on the Golden Knights preparations for the Stanley Cup, visit with aptly named Indy 500 winner Will Power and racing writer Jenna Fryer, and gauge Serena Williams’ readiness with tennis writer Howard Fendrich at the French Open. On the menu: Should you drink milk, and if so, how?

A real potpourri. Uber trainer Bob Baffert updates hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg on Justify’s  Triple Crown campaign and AP racing writer Jenna Fryer zooms in on what makes the Indy 500 still special. But the big debate is whether the Golden Knights could make off with Lord Stanley’s silverware _ AP’s Larry Lage chimes in _ plus NBA writer Tom Withers on all things Le Bron. On the menu: a TV dinner fit for the “DWTS” finale.

Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg don judge’s robes and get legal advice from sports book legend Jimmy Vaccaro and AP’s Ben Nuckols on the Supreme Court decision opening up sports betting, then preview the NBA West matchup with Janie McCauley and the East with Tom Withers before swooping in on Stephen Whyno for a review/preview of the NHL playoffs. On the menu: What I made for Mother’s Day.

Doc Emrick, the voice of hockey, brings hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg up to speed on the NHL playoffs and explains why goalies are such a rare breed; then the pair gets the latest LeBron news from AP’s Tom Withers in Cleveland and a preview of the Red Sox-Yankees’ latest clash from Jimmy Golen in Boston. Also on the menu: recognizing a good cup of coffee and whether you should eat a steak off the floor.

Four-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert takes hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg down along the rail to preview Saturday’s 144th “Run for the Roses”; then the pair put on skates to catch up to the Las Vegas Golden Knights’ craziness and finally, they ask AP’s Brian Mahoney whether LeBron James is really the Energizer Bunny. On the menu: Hot browns, Costco pizza and a Polish ... dog?

Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg recall the weirdest moment in NFL draft history and get schooled on who will go where ahead of this year’s edition from football guru Ross Tucker; then get former NBA great Ray Allen talking about the NBA playoffs, his new book and life off the court. They also weigh in on NCAA boss Mark Emmert’s job performance ahead of this week’s “Rice Commission” report and bring Tucker back to discuss _ what else _ press box food.

Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg delve into what makes a sports legend, sampling the martial arts with UFC star Daniel Cormier and asking former NBA All-Star  BJ Armstrong and Toronto Raptors assistant coach Nick Nurse to preview the playoffs before choosing sides in the “best-ever” hoops debate. Also on the show: baseball’s upcoming series in Puerto Rico from AP reporter Tim Reynolds on the scene, and TD’s taco-every-day regimen in back on.

Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg put on golf shoes to recap the Masters with golf writer Doug Ferguson, switch into cleats to preview the midweek Champions League matches with Madrid-based soccer writer Talles Azzoni, and then lace up the sneakers to debate LeBron vs. MJ and pick the NBA playoffs. On the menu: healthy fare vs. the “Triple Ferguson.”

Legendary sportswriter Dan Jenkins takes Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg on an old-school tour of golf’s past and golf writer Doug Ferguson brings them up to date on the Masters third round. On the menu: Bingeing on caffeine.

Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg read the new “Tiger Woods” book with co-author Armen Keteyian, recap the tournament with AP golf writer Doug Ferguson, and pass on dinner at Hooters despite the Miss Par-3 Swimsuit contest on stage.

Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg recall one of the great snafus in golf history, get some on-course sartorial tips from golf fashion guru Marty Hackel, and go in-depth on the first day of play at Masters with golf writer Doug Ferguson. On the menu: Waffle House _ again _ and Ferguson’s birthday feast.