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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to the latest news surrounding Brendan Sorsby, as the quarterback is now expected to come off the board early in the supplemental draft. John breaks down why Sorsby’s stock appears to be rising, what teams could be interested, and what this means for his football future. John also shifts to golf to discuss Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open victory, breaking down what stood out from his performance and what the win means for his place among the game’s elite. To wrap things up, John takes a big-picture look at the AFC, diving into the biggest questions facing the conference heading into the season. Which teams are true contenders? Who’s being overlooked? And which franchises still have major question marks to answer? From quarterback news and golf reactions to league-wide NFL analysis, it’s all covered on this episode of 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.

Colin is joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1. They start with the World Cup and Colin argues that even non-soccer fans can spot greatness on the soccer field, and that the USMNT has looked great so far, and even though we may not win it… we’ve substantially closed the gap with the world’s best teams (3:30). They move to the NBA draft and discuss who they think the Chicago Bulls will draft at #4, and whether they should consider drafting local Illinois star Keaton Wagler, or possibly Duke star Cameron Boozer if he falls (12:30). They also discuss the concerns surrounding Darryn Peterson (24:00).  Colin points to changes made by Adam Silver leading to a new NBA Finals champion every year and that parity has been better than dynasties for the sport (29:30). They discuss why all sports now are competitive and in a really good place now that they’re the one thing people watch on live TV (36:30).  Finally, Colin shares the story of one of his first experiences with sports gambling when he was working as a young sports reporter in Las Vegas. They also discuss some of their best gambling strategies (50:00).  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.

Jason answers mailbag questions on various topics including LeBron James's value, what the Los Angeles Lakers should offer him, how a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Boston Celtics would feel compared to if he joins the OKC Thunder, whether Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are the best NBA Finals runner up in recent years, whether Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks can go back to back, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals over Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. Is Jalen Brunson the best player in the NBA? Where does he rank among all-time Knicks? Later, Nick breaks down what went wrong for Wemby and San Antonio and how the Spurs can return to the Finals. Next, Nick reacts to the first week of the World Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not every league winner comes from the first round. Joe Pisapia, Jake Ciely, and Pat Fitzmaurice reveal 12 fantasy football draft values for 2026 — targeting the gap between current ADP and true ceiling across every stage of your draft. From Jeremiyah Love's top-three draft capital in Arizona to the breakout tight end potential of Colston Loveland in Chicago, the guys help you build your blueprint for winning without mortgaging all your early picks. Whether you're riding Jayden Daniels' dual-threat upside, betting on Jadarian Price's role in Seattle, or hunting late-round difference-makers like Xavier Worthy and Isaiah Likely, every pick here is backed by over 100 experts of consensus data. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Jeremiyah Love - 0:04:14 Cam Skattebo - 0:09:41 Colston Loveland - 0:14:15 Jayden Daniels - 0:18:17 Trevor Lawrence/Parker Washington - 0:24:58 Jadarian Price - 0:33:25 Jordyn Tyson - 0:37:23 Hard Rock Bet - 0:41:37 Xavier Worthy - 0:42:35 Isaiah Likely - 0:45:58 Jonathon Brooks - 0:50:29 Daniel Jones - 0:53:48 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA) Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Colin Was Right About Patrick Mahomes... Nick Wright joins the show and explains why Jalen Brunson is underrated... Plus, NFL Over / Unders!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin discusses Team USA at the World Cup and the evolution of the talent into real skill and excellence as America looks to adopt the beautiful game. AJ Dybantsa earns himself accolades and praise from front office executives around the NBA, and it puts him into comparison with Darryn Peterson. With the Knicks winning the championship, the paradigm might shift as Jalen Brunson proves his mettle, but GMs won’t find someone like him so easily and it shouldn’t change the dynamic of drafting talent. Arkansas head basketball coach John Calipari stops by and discusses how Arkansas prospect Darius Acuff and talks about work ethic among young players trying to enter the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox soccer analyst Maurice Edu checks in from Seattle ahead of a major clash between Team USA and Australia in the World Cup, how the players and fans both are building on belief after the Paraguay game, and what Christian Pulisic matters to this American roster. Colin sees both arguments for Giannis Antetokounmpo but he urges teams not to seek perfection over fit. Is AJ Dybantsa the best player in the NBA draft? Colin thinks the first pick is easy, but the real fun comes after that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd sets the stage for USA’s massive World Cup match against Australia and why this is clearly the best team and opportunity soccer has ever had in this country.Colin credits Jalen Brunson for leading the Knicks to a championship and Finals MVP but warns against teams who think they can replicate New York’s success building around a small guard.Arkansas head coach John Calipari joins the show to talk about: His star G Darius Acuff being a top draft pick Former players Karl-Anthony Towns & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning NBA championships See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the breaking news that Christian Pulisic won’t play for the USA Men’s team against Australia in the World Cup – but this American team has depth for its talent. The 49ers are tied close to making a trade for Maxx Crosby, but is it desperation to keep up with the Rams? Former USMNT star and Fox soccer analyst Landon Donovan joins Colin to talk about the goals in the USA-Paraguay match and what pressure Pulisic creates and how Team USA will adapt without him against Australia; plus how soccer in America is held back by a development system prioritizing money over getting kids to grow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.