Larry Brown Sports

One of the many things Michael Strahan is expected to do on “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” is embarrass himself for the audience’s entertainment. He did a tremendous job of that on Tuesday’s edition of the show.

Strahan and co-host Kelly Ripa were joined by Kenya Moore of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Moore brought her fantastic booty with her that is the result of her Booty Boot Camp. Naturally, she put Kelly and Michael through her workout routine. It involved a lot of hip thrusting.

Staying in shape is nothing new for a guy who racked up 141.5 sacks in his 15-year NFL career, but I doubt Strahan has ever focused that much on toning his booty. However, he is 41 now. These types of exercises could come in handy at this stage of his life.

Michael Strahan responded early Friday morning to Warren Sapp, who seemingly bragged Wednesday about making it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame over Strahan.

Sapp was announced last weekend as one of the members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2013. He made it over Strahan, who is one of the best defensive ends in NFL history and will almost assuredly be elected to Canton next year.

During an interview with WDAE’s Tom Jones and Rick Stroud Wednesday, Sapp was asked if he had doubts about making it. He said he did when it came down to him and Strahan.

“Say if I rewind this to Saturday at 12 o’clock me and you are sitting and I say, ‘It breaks down whatever and whatever and then you have Michael Strahan and me. C’mon, the menace and the media darling,’” Sapp said, via Joe Bucs Fan. “C’mon. Madness, or Good Morning America? I mean, c’mon.”

Strahan, who is enjoying a post-football career as an analyst for “FOX NFL Sunday” and host of “Live! with Kelly and Michael,” didn’t understand why Sapp had to invoke his name. He sent a few tweets to Sapp Friday about the matter:

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Michael Strahan and Nicole Murphy are having success in their respective TV careers, but it sounds like their personal relationship is not going too well. The YBF reported on Wednesday that the two are currently broken up over cheating accusations.

Here’s their report:

We’re told that the two broke up over the weekend when Michael traveled back home L.A., where Nicole still lives, as Michael lives in New York during the week in order to tape “Live! With Kelly & Michael.”

Our source tells us Michael discovered inappropriate text messages in Nicole’s phone between her and someone named “London Taylor,” and Michael was anything but pleased.

A screaming match allegedly went down with accusations of cheating being thrown around. Another source close to the couple tells us that Nicole believes Michael could have jumped to these conclusions simply because he possibly could be doing the same thing in New York when Nicole is not there.

Strahan reportedly left LA for New York this week and told Nicole he needed a break.

When informed about the report, both denied it over Twitter:

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There’s no better day to rip on a man than on his 40th birthday. You turn 40, you get ripped on. That’s how it works in our society. A 40th birthday party is a time for gag gifts and embarrassing stories. It sucks getting old, and it’s your friends’ job to let you know about it. In Michael Strahan’s case, it’s an opportunity to rip on a fun-loving guy for the massive gap between his front teeth. Check out the birthday cake that Strahan’s Fox colleagues got for him on Sunday, which was passed along by Shutdown Corner:

If turning 40 and having a gap between your two front teeth isn’t grounds for getting ragged on, what is?  Nicely done.

Former Giants defensive end Michael Strahan made the rounds at ESPN Wednesday. The highlight was his guest stint on Mike and Mike in the Morning where he broke out the Eli Manning impression. It was simply sensational. Observe:

And Plaxico Burress really expected Eli to come visit him in prison? Not everyone is a cheerleader in there offering support during times of need. Come on, Plax.

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Call him a cynic, but Michael Strahan says he doesn’t have much faith in Chad Ochocinco’s romance with Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada.

I caught up with Strahan at the March of Dimes Annual Sports Lunch and asked if he thought a new joint reality show would be a good idea for Chad and Evelyn. 

“Well I think it’s all about that anyway,” said Strahan, who’s currently engaged to Eddie Murphy’s ex wife, Nicole. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re not. If [they’re not together] for the fame, then for the opportunities it presents.

Oh c’mon Mike, next you’re going to tell me you don’t believe in Santa.

The Brett Favre sexual harassment drama is taking on a life of its own in the days and hours leading up to the big Vikings-Jets game on Monday night.  When Deadspin released the original report that alleged Favre contacted Jenn Sterger, a Jets employee, in inappropriate ways on several different occasions, there were more skeptics than believers.  When Deadspin brought the actual voicemails and photos into the fold, more people seemed to jump on board.  Now that another former massage therapist who worked for the Jets has made very similar accusations, it looks like Favre could have a major problem.

Michael Strahan was asked about the issue on the Dan Patrick Show on Monday and he downplayed it for the most part.  His reaction was understandable, as fellow players usually don’t like to bash one another especially when there’s no proof.  The segment can be heard here, but what really struck me as unreasonable was Strahan’s idea that the rumors have been planted by the Jets as a means of distracting the Vikings leading up to the big game.

There’s no way that’s true.  The timing may not be a complete coincidence, but that has nothing to do with the Jets organization.  First of all, Deadspin released the original report weeks ago so the buzz has been out there.  The only thing that may be strategic timing is Deadspin releasing the new material this week assuming it would create even more buzz with such a big game looming.  Secondly, if this turns out to be true the Jets wouldn’t exactly come out looking like choir boys.  Whether they were made aware of it at the time or not, that type of behavior reflects poorly on an organization.

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