The Sports Virus

While it didn't work out so well for Davis who lost millions of dollars, how does the Giants plan look as the regular season approaches? We admire the play of Trayce Jackson-Davis as the Warriors try to move up in the standings with time running out before the playoffs.

The headlines are on the table for Joe and Ray to chat about; Steve Kerr gets a contract extension, while Brandon Crawford heads to St. Louis and the Panda returns. Plus, admiration for Steph Curry as he heads to Madison Square Garden, the site of his coming out party 11 years ago.

Ray Woodson gives his thoughts on the Chiefs/Eagles matchup in the Super Bowl which will be played right there in his backyard in the state of Arizona. We dive into the 49ers quarterback situation, discuss the Warriors possibly moving James Wiseman before Thursday's NBA trade deadline and preview the Giants before pitchers and catchers report to spring training next week.

Kontos explains why signing Correa is a good move for San Francisco and tells us how he will fit into the clubhouse. He also reveals what he thinks the Giants need to add before the season. We discuss Brandon Crawford's position change and what losing Carlos Rodon does to the rotation.

Steve Lenox from ESPN Radio gives his thoughts on MLB banning the shift and picking up the pace of play. We touch on Jeff Saturday getting the Colts head coaching job and what's happened to the New Jersey Nets. We also learn about Steve's career and how he ended up in Bristol.

The 49ers are off to a 3-4 start and former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson gives us his assessment of the season so far. We also chat about the Warriors' depth and how Steve Kerr will go about setting his rotation early in the season. How did Golden State get past the Draymond Green/Jordan Poole incident? What makes new Rangers skipper Bruce Bochy a great manager? It's all here on this addition of TheSportsVirus Podcast.

Cross talks about what it takes for a quarterback to survive in the NFL these days and why Trey Lance has the tools to succeed. He also tells some stories about Joe Montana, The Catch, The Drive and other great memories from his time in San Francisco.

Ray Woodson and Joe Castellano do a thorough examination of the Niners quarterback situation now that Jimmy G remains with the team as the backup to Trey Lance. Can it work out without being a distraction or will it be a full blown soap opera? Also, what happened to the San Francisco Giants and what can they do to improve in 2023?

Scott Reiss is an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster who served as the radio play-by-play voice of the Stanford Cardinal. He was also an anchor/reporter for KTVU in San Francisco as well as a host for Comcast SportsNet. Scott gives us his thoughts on the Bay Area teams, USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12 Conference and he explains why he's moving on to his next opportunity in Kansas City.

Vin Scully spent a lifetime in the broadcast booth with the Dodgers (67 seasons) and on network broadcasts including the World Series. Joe and Ray take a look back at some of the great moments as they reflect on a Hall of Fame career and discuss what made Scully so great.

Will Clark has been a guest of TheSportsVirus over the years and has discussed several interesting topics including: the pressure of being a first round draft pick, hitters dealing with shifts in recent years, rule changes to protect players and what it takes to be a clutch player. Today we revisit those chats with the man of the hour in San Francisco.

Bob Miller talks about his long career with the Kings from beginning (1973) to end (2017). We get to hear stories about the Triple Crown Line, the Miracle on Manchester, Wayne Gretzky and the team finally winning its first Stanley Cup championship in 2012.

What's working and not working for the Giants as they head to the All-Star break? Ray Woodson helps us dissect their season and what they might need to do as the trade deadline approaches. We also discuss a possible Kevin Durant reunion with the Warriors and touch on Trey Lance's readiness to be the quarterback the 49ers need now.

Mark Purdy might be retired, but he still has plenty of opinions about sports. We chat about an unhappy 4th of July outside of sports, then dive into the state of the Giants and issues with the A's stadium project. Mark gives his thoughts about new Sharks GM Mike Grier and the future of the team. Plus, we discuss USC and UCLA moving to the Big Ten Conference.