The Tony Kornheiser Show “Day-O”
Mar 9, 2026
Tim Kurkjian, veteran baseball writer and ESPN analyst, shares thoughts on the World Baseball Classic and Dodgers' title chances. Michael Wilbon, longtime sports columnist and TV analyst, recounts his Duke/Cameron visit and celebrity encounters. They trade stories about national pride in baseball, NBA tanking, memorable on‑air moments, and lighthearted listener mail.
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Proud Walk And A Cart That Never Left The Path
- Tony described playing nine holes with George Solomon, walking parts of the course, and feeling prouder of completing the walk than any shot he hit.
- He noted Columbia's cart-path layout let him ride only on nine holes and claim the cart's wheels never touched grass.
Remove Tanking Incentives In The NBA Lottery
- Tony Kornheiser urged the NBA to discourage tanking by flattening lottery rewards so intentional losers get far fewer ping-pong balls.
- He proposed Adam Silver limit tanking teams to a single lottery ball to remove incentive to lose.
Meeting Coach K In His Office
- Michael Wilbon described a surprise hour-long meeting with Coach K in his Cameron office that felt like a museum and deeply engaged the two high-school seniors visiting.
- Wilbon said Coach K's genuine interest in the boys and recruiting skill made the visit unforgettable and meaningful to them.