THE HERD - Hour 2 - Cooper Flagg will be fine, Aaron Rodgers is the Ideal Steelers QB & more details from the NBA Gambling Scandal

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series, and the champ has a lot to say about his UFC 321 main event title fight against Ciryl Gane. Aspinall talks about his other opponents in the division, and why Gane was "the only fight" to make for the heavyweight championship. And Tom breaks down the Gane vs. Jon Jones fight, and why he thinks Ciryl came up short. Plus, Cormier and Aspinall discuss his viral comments about fighting Prime DC, a future fight with Jones, and so much more! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Sherman and Big Play Slay preview Sunday Night Football between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers. They discuss Aaron Rodgers’ revenge mindset, defensive strategies, new uniforms, and staying positive after tough losses. They also debate why the NFL MVP shouldn't just be a QB award and why Indianapolis Colts QB Jonathan Taylor should be a contender. Additionally, they spotlight players like Jaycee Horn of the Carolina Panthers and Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks, and explore the season’s unpredictable playoff race.   Don’t forget to like, comment something positive, and subscribe for more exclusive interviews and NFL breakdowns!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin gives his Blazin' 5 picks for the weekend He talks to NBA insider Rachel Nichols joins the show to share the latest details on the FBI’s investigation, what she’s hearing from around the league, and the biggest challenge the NBA is facing right nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd reacts to the stunning fallout from the FBI’s investigation into illegal sports betting and underground poker games that led to the arrests of Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier. Colin breaks down what this means for the NBA and the league’s integrity Then, Colin turns to the NFL to discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ latest loss to the Los Angeles Chargers — and why the team’s quarterback situation has turned into a full-blown crisisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Lamar Jackson most likely returning this week, Colin believes the Ravens have a chance to go on a win streak  What the Broncos need from QB Bo Nix this season, and if Denver can compete against the Cowboys Tomorrow's Headlines Today with Jason McIntyre   Guest: Albert BreerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd reacts to the stunning fallout from the FBI’s investigation into illegal sports betting and underground poker games that led to the arrests of Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier. Colin breaks down what this means for the NBA and the league’s integrity Then, Colin turns to the NFL to discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ latest loss to the Los Angeles Chargers — and why the team’s quarterback situation has turned into a full-blown crisis Plus, NBA insider Rachel Nichols joins the show to share the latest details on the FBI’s investigation, what she’s hearing from around the league, and the biggest challenge the NBA is facing right nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 8 Thursday Night Football matchup between Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings vs. Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. John then reacts to the Chargers blowout win vs. the Vikings and laments the Vikings QB situation. Should they have resigned current Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold or Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones? John then reacts to the current gambling probe involving Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups & Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and others. John wraps up with his thoughts on Love is Blind & recaps his experience trying hot yoga. Later John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From Saturday’s slate of massive college games to Sunday’s NFL action, they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend. 04:02 - Vikings-Chargers 21:46 - NBA Gambling scandal 31:28 - Love is Blind 33:01 - John tries Hot Yoga 42:16 - Stuckey joins the show Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1. They dive straight into the MASSIVE gambling & match fixing scheme that ended in the arrest of  Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones. They call it the “NBA’s Pete Rose” moment, and Danny argues Chauncey should be thrown out of the Hall of Fame if the allegations prove to be true (3:00). They discuss the world of underground gambling & the history of the intersection of the mafia, gambling and sports and Danny explains why the level of regulation in legal betting is what caused the players to be caught tanking their player props (11:00). They argue that these types of scandals will happen as long as the leagues are in bed with the sportsbook, but there’s no going back with the huge money involved, and it’s better to have props monitored and regulated rather than move underground. Danny argues that there’s a solid case to outlaw “under” player props (19:00).  Colin argues basketball is uniquely susceptible to corruption and match fixing due to its more individualistic nature, and why the team-centric, militaristic culture of the NFL would make it hard to pull off in football (28:00) . Danny argues that America is so addicted to sports that even if the Super Bowl was found to be rigged… people wouldn’t tune out.  They discuss why the leagues have too much money on the line to allow everything to be “rigged” like many fans believe, and Colin explains why conspiracies about refs being in on it are overblown (39:00). Colin revisits the lead story he had for The Herd that had to be shelved due to the gambling story breaking… Victor Wembanyama’s absolutely insane 40 point performance against the best frontline in the league and debate whether he’s already the best player in the league at 21 years old (59:00). Finally, Danny brings up the story of a G-league player moving over to college basketball and they both agree… that doesn’t feel right (1:10:00). All lines provided by hardrock.bet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As news of a massive betting scandal and arrest following a years-long FBI probe send shockwaves through the sports world, NFL betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter reconvene to talk about it all. After discussing the ramifications within and beyond the sports betting universe, they also deep dive into their best bets for NFL Week 8. They tell gamblers their favorite NFL matchups across the board, leading up to their final five against the spread bets for their weekly NFL pick 'em pool contest. We also have Simon's weekly Sharp Calls segment, where Simon recaps the phone calls he's received from fellow professional gamblers responding to our Tuesday show. NFL betting picks and predictions provided today include Sunday Night Football between Jordan Love and Aaron Rodgers as the Green Bay face the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as Drake Maye and the New England Patriots as big home favorites against the Cleveland Browns. Our betting duo also discusses the lowly Tennessee Titans vs. Daniel Jones and his Indianapolis Colts, the Washington Commanders vs. Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs, and of course MVP candidate Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Denver Broncos led by Bo Nix. Picks and predictions for NFL Week 8 also include our Round Robin parlays, over/under picks, Simon's biggest bets of the week, moneyline favorites and so much more. #Volume 0:03:00 - NBA BETTING SCANDAL REACTION 0:28:30 - SHARP CALLS 0:32:00 - CHICAGO BEARS VS BALTIMORE RAVENS 0:37:00 - NEW YORK GIANTS VS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 0:42:05 - CAROLINA PANTHERS VS BUFFALO BILLS 0:44:30 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS HOUSTON TEXANS  0:49:06 - NEW YORK JETS VS CINCINNATI BENGALS 0:51:36 - TAMPA BAY BUCS VS NEW ORLEANS SAINTS  0:56:05 - CLEVELAND BROWNS VS NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 0:59:00 - DALLAS COWBOYS VS DENVER BRONCOS 1:03:20 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS PITTSBURGH STEELERS  1:07:00 - UNDERDOG PARLAYS, BIGGEST BETS, ET  -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright reacts to the NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, Terry Rozier, and many more following FBI investigation. Later, Nick reacts to Victor Wembanyama's dominant 40-point performance in the San Antonio Spurs' win over the Dallas Mavericks in Cooper Flagg's NBA debut. Is Wemby already the best player in the NBA? Next, Nick reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' opening night win over Luke Doncic and the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers before turning his attention to Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets' loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is KD on track to be the only NBA legend without a fan base that loves him? As always, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.