THE HERD BEST OF THE WEEK – Chris Richards: World Cup Showing The World What It Means To Be American, Lakers Re-sign Austin Reaves, LeBron Back To Miami?!

Colin Cowherd argues USA is capitalizing on a historic opportunity in the World Cup and why the gap has never been smaller between our domestic talent and the best teams in the tournament. Rumors are coming out that LeBron James could sign with the Golden State Warriors Antonee Robinson from Team USA joins the show and tells Colin their upcoming match vs Bosnia & Herzegovina in the knockout stage is the biggest game in American soccer history,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s Where Colin Was Right, Where Colin Was Wrong: He tells you why he was right about Caitlin Clark and wrong about Kawhi Leonard Thoughts on what the Celtics are going to do with Jaylen Brown   Guest: Frank Isola  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to former US Goalkeeper Brad Friedel about the World Cup so far, US Men's chances in the next round, which teams to look out for, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd argues USA is capitalizing on a historic opportunity in the World Cup and why the gap has never been smaller between our domestic talent and the best teams in the tournament. Antonee Robinson from Team USA joins the show and tells Colin their upcoming match vs Bosnia & Herzegovina in the knockout stage is the biggest game in American soccer history. Plus, in this week’s Where Colin Was Right, Where Colin Was Wrong: He tells you why he was right about Caitlin Clark and wrong about Kawhi Leonard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which running backs should you be targeting as values in 2026 fantasy football drafts? On this episode of the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast, Chris Welsh is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown to break down 4 running backs they can’t stop drafting this season! If you’re building around wide receivers early, trying a Hero RB or Zero RB approach, or simply looking for the best mid-round running back values in 2026 fantasy football drafts, this episode is packed with actionable draft advice. The guys discuss which RBs offer the best combination of volume, touchdown upside, receiving value, and ADP-based profit potential — and why these four backs stand out as some of the best draft targets at cost. Whether you’re prepping for redraft, best ball, or early fantasy football rankings season, this episode will help you identify the RB values that can make your roster work without spending premium draft capital at the position. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 David Montgomery - 0:02:29 Bucky Irving - 0:06:19 Draft Intel - 0:12:27 Tony Pollard - 0:13:13 D’Andre Swift - 0:16:52 Outro - 0:19:44 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) Draft Wizard - Dominate your fantasy football draft with Draft Wizard. Run fast mock drafts, test different strategies, build custom cheat sheets, get pick-by-pick draft advice, and learn your leaguemates' tendencies before draft day. Just download the FantasyPros App or head to fantasypros.com/draftwizard 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.

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 and the “What’s Wright” podcast, live from the Hard Rock Bet party bus. They start with the USMNT looking far better than anticipated (4:00), the World Cup being absolutely incredible through the group stage (8:30), and what their expectations are for the USMNT in the knockout stage (12:15). They laud coach Mauricio Pochettino’s aggressive style of play (17:00) note the African nations for being very competitive at the tournament (20:30), look ahead to how the bracket could play out and explain why Bosnia is a must-win game for the US (26:00). They pivot to the NBA and react to the Heat trading for Giannis (31:45) and the Wolves trading for LaMelo Ball (44:00), preview the Colombia/Portugal game and react to the fans coming to the World Cup falling in love with American culture (58:00). Finally, they make their predictions for the winner of the World Cup (1:06:00). 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.

Sophie Cunningham doesn't hold back on the Indiana Fever's struggles, the state of WNBA officiating, why Caitlin Clark isn't being protected during her scrum with Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury on Monday night, and the viral technical foul with DeWanna Bonner that turned her into the internet's newest meme. They also talk All-Star voting returns, Sophie’s hot streak in Indy and why west coast road trips are the perfect time to bond, regroup and check in when a team is going through a rough patch. She also states why being a vet is important to a team’s mental physique. Plus, West Wilson breaks his silence after the Whiteboard interview, explains why stepping away from Summer House was the right move & shares stories from officiating his first wedding.  Finally the duo talks a little FIFA Club World Cup, from Norway fans line dancing in Citi Field, to Scottish fans drinking out New England pubs, and the universal recognition of ranch dressing's awesomeness. All lines provided by ‪Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four wide receivers. Four very different outlooks. Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown as they break down WRs to make or break your season. Emeka Egbuka (WR, TB) was a top-3 WR in fantasy points per game through five weeks before injury struck — with Mike Evans gone, he's the clear WR1 in Tampa. But Jameson Williams (WR, DET) was the definition of boom or bust in 2025, and a new play caller plus Sam LaPorta's (TE, DET) return threatens his consistency. DJ Moore (WR, Bills) finally gets Josh Allen — but can he beat out Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid (TE, BUF) for targets? And Mike Evans (WR, 49ers) in San Francisco with Brock Purdy: touchdown-heavy boom or trade-deadline sell? The boys breaks down all four with the stats, splits, and underlying metrics you need before your 2026 draft. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Emeka Egbuka - 0:00:49 Jameson Williams - 0:03:20 DJ Moore - 0:05:16 Mike Evans - 0:09:02 FantasyPros Draft Assistant -  0:13:12 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) Draft Wizard - Dominate your fantasy football draft with Draft Wizard. Run fast mock drafts, test different strategies, build custom cheat sheets, get pick-by-pick draft advice, and learn your leaguemates' tendencies before draft day. Just download the FantasyPros App or head to fantasypros.com/draftwizard 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.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to the Miami Heat trading for Milwaukee Bucks' star Giannis Antetokounmpo as well as the Minnesota Timberwolves trading for Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball. Nick breaks down why he believes neither trade will work out for the Heat or Timberwolves... and why the fallout may be worse than you'd expect. Later, Nick reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' massive deal with Austin Reaves and what it means for the future of LeBron James in LA. Could we see LeBron joining up with Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors or returning to Miami with Giannis? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Colin was right and where he was wrong. Chris Richards from Team USA joins the show to talk about their 2-0 start and why the goal is to “show the world what it means to be American”. Lakers Resign Austin Reaves. Colin Cowherd explains why he’s not concerned about Team USA despite their loss to Türkiye in their final group stage game of the World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.