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All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson's 4th quarter heroics in the New York Knicks' massive Game 1 win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Is Brunson the clear-cut best American player? Is he making a run at best player in the world? Next, Nick breaks down what's next for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder after their Western Conference Finals loss. Should OKC make a move for Giannis? Anthony Davis? Later, Nick reacts to the Los Angeles Rams trading with the Cleveland Browns for Myles Garrett as well as the New England Patriots trading with the Philadelphia Eagles for AJ Brown. How does this shift the balance of power in the NFL? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks about the Knicks 13 game win streak in the playoffs, what sets them apart from past Knicks teams, and why they are winning the series against the Spurs. Why the Lakers might not be willing to pay Austin Reeves what he is asking for, and taking a look at Victor Wembanyama in the NBA Finals so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks about the US Men’s National Team falling to Germany 2-1 in their last game before the World Cup and why he’s encouraged about their chances to contend on home soil despite the loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to 16-year NBA veteran Al Harrington about why he believes the sky is still the limit for Victor Wembanyama despite his struggles in the first 2 games of the NBA FinalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Knicks secured a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals over the Spurs, Colin Cowherd explains why he finds himself rooting for “likeable” New York.He also talks about US Men’s National Team falling to Germany 2-1 in their last game before the World Cup and why he’s encouraged about their chances to contend on home soil despite the loss.Plus, 16-year NBA veteran Al Harrington joins the show to tell Colin why he believes the sky is still the limit for Victor Wembanyama despite his struggles in the first 2 games of the NBA Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff sits down with Washington Commanders General Manager Adam Peters for an in-depth conversation about his journey through the NFL and the lessons he learned from some of the league’s most successful organizations. Adam discusses how he first broke into the NFL, what it was like working inside the Patriots' dynasty under Bill Belichick, and the invaluable experience he gained during New England’s championship run. He also shares why he decided to leave the Patriots for an opportunity with John Elway and the Denver Broncos, and how those years helped shape his front-office philosophy. The conversation then turns to Peters’ time with the San Francisco 49ers, where he learned the art of negotiation and roster building while working alongside John Lynch and one of the NFL’s premier front offices. John and Adam also dive into the Commanders' recent draft decisions, including the controversy surrounding Jayden Daniels’ Topgolf visit during the pre-draft process and what ultimately made Daniels the right choice to lead Washington's future. Plus, Peters explains what stood out about Sonny Styles and why the Commanders were excited to bring him into the organization. From career advice and front-office strategy to quarterback evaluations and draft-day decisions, this is a fascinating look inside the mind of one of the NFL’s top general managers on 3 & Out. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to and breaks down the film on Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. He shows how Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper and the Spurs were able to come back in the fourth quarter against Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, explaining how these strategies can be helpful in Game 3 and beyond. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier IS BACK, this time with his name being the big headline in MMA as it was revealed Thursday that him and Jon Jones are planning a future wrestling match. DC speaks on the negotiations that are being had between the two sides, and why there has been no official match announced yet. Plus, Cormier also reveals that Jones WILL NOT WRESTLE HIM in a wrestling points system. Hear why Jon wants to avoid a wrestling match with a point system, and why DC is ALL IN on a wrestling match with Jones. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight”. They start with the city of Chicago losing the Bears to Hammond, Indiana as well as losing its bid to host World Cup games and the trend of states/cities competing with each other to host professional sports teams (3:30).  They move to the NBA Finals and whether Wemby’s thin frame has become a disadvantage when playing against the thicker, stronger Karl-Anthony Towns (6:00), why the expectations that Wemby be a finished product at 22 years old are unrealistic, and why Towns has grown and learned from past mistakes that cost his teams (10:15).  They argue that the Spurs have been making dumb mistakes you’d expect a young team to make, while the Knicks have been situationally excellent (17:30). They also discuss the confluence of events that have to come together in order for a non-star driven team like the Knicks to win the NBA title (25:30). They highlight that the Knicks have a special locker room chemistry that has led them to play for one another and exceed expectations (31:45). Jason breaks down why the Knicks have been able to break down the Spurs defense with ease, and why the Knicks are just a terrible matchup for the Spurs (37:00). Finally, they look back at the life and career of Bulls legend and broadcaster Stacey King who passed away at 59 (43:30). All lines provided by @hardrockbet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Colin was right and where he was wrong Top 10 Players in the NBA Finals LA Rams GM Les Snead talked about how the Myles Garrett blockbuster trade went down Kansas City Chiefs Andy Reid talked about Travis Kelce's return and gave us an update on Patrick Mahomes'  rehab coming off his torn ACLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.