Nick Wright discusses what a slimmed-down Luka Doncic means for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' title aspirations. Should Luka be the favorite to win the NBA MVP? Next, Nick breaks down why Lamar Jackson deserves criticism for his playoff performances and must prove his doubters wrong following another Baltimore Ravens playoff loss to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills last NFL season. Is Lamar ready to get Baltimore past Buffalo, Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs, and Joe Burrow's Cincinnati Bengals en route to a Super Bowl? Later, Nick breaks down why Shedeur Sanders must start at some point during the NFL season for the Cleveland Browns over Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel. Lastly, Nick reacts to Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey's commenting that most people do not view LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 2020 NBA bubble championship as legitimate. Nick explains why anyone holding this opinion is... well... insane. #Volume

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Join Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson, and Scott Bogman as they reveal 10 scorching hot takes for the 2025 fantasy football season!

The boys have progressively spicier wings and hot sauce to eat as the takes get hotter and hotter throughout the pod!

You won’t want to miss this hilarious and informative episode!

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Intro - 0:00:00

Cam Skattebo Leads Giants in Touches - 0:06:17

Drake London Finishes WR1 Overall - 0:10:24

DraftKings BestBall - 0:14:45

Drake Maye Is A Top 5 QB - 0:17:24

Trey McBride Leads TEs in TDs - 0:21:57

Fantrax - 0:25:26

Ricky Pearsall Leads SF in Receiving Yards - 0:28:37

Tucker Kraft Finishes As A Top 4 TE - 0:34:21

FantasyPros on Twitch - 0:38:00

Jordan Mason +7500 To Lead NFL in TDs - 0:40:46

Matthew Golden Is A Low-End WR2 - 0:46:04

Anthony Richardson Finishes As QB6 - 0:52:07

Elijah Moore Finishes As A WR1 - 0:55:39

Outro - 1:01:51

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Relive the entire Aaron Rodgers saga from the day he was cut by the New York Jets to the day he was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Colin Cowherd takes you through the madness and predicts the future for the former Green Bay Packers legend and Super Bowl champion during this NFL season and beyond.

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Jason answers mailbag questions about his NBA player rankings list including on where Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, and Portland Trail Blazers / Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard would rank if they were entering the season healthy. He also discusses why he put Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray ahead of New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns and Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, what Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves would have to do to crack the top 25, and why he has LeBron James inside the top 10.

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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another Instant Reaction, this time to the UFC and MMA's debate on whether Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje, or Paddy Pimblett should be next for the champion Ilia Topuria. DC breaks down each of the three contenders, and GOES IN ON why Arman Tsarukyan SHOULD be the next fight for "El Matador." Plus, Cormier talks about the prospect of Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev, and why that is arguably the biggest fight there is to make in the UFC. And don't miss DC defend Topuria's decision to not want to fight Arman. #Volume

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Covino & Rich are in for Colin on The HERD!  The guys explain how Baseball is poppin'! There are positive reviews for the new Naked Gun movie. Plus, a star wide receiver requests a trade! 

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C&R are in for Colin & talk about Covino's cut! What sport was buzzing in the barber shop? They talk young NFL QBs Sanders & Ward. Cam Ward has a clear advantage this season! Plus, the Ravens get some help from a 23-time Gold medalist!

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C&R are in for the great Colin Cowherd! The guys explain how Baseball is poppin'! They talk young NFL QBs Sanders & Ward. Cam Ward has a clear advantage this season! Plus, 'CHIPOTLE WORKER OR WNBA PLAYER' brings the laughter.

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Covino & Rich fill-in on The HERD! They talk Twins cleaning house & sending Carlos Correa back to the Astros. What are some of the best examples of a player returning home & having success a second time around? 'CHIPOTLE WORKER OR WNBA PLAYER' brings the laughter. Plus, they get you set to stream sports & entertainment with 'WEEEKEND HOBNOBBING!'

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