Best of the week on The Herd

Jason reacts to more games from the first week of the NBA season now that every team has played at least once and gives his thoughts on Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid’s poor play, the Utah Jazz embarrassing Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, the Toronto Raptors beating the Atlanta Hawks, how the Golden State Warriors look compared to the Los Angeles Lakers, and what it would take for San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to become the best player in the NBA this season. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd reacts to the NBA gambling scandal featuring Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, former NBA guard Damon Jones, and others. Colin breaks down the impact of the investigation, why legalized gambling is superior to risky offshore betting, and the future of betting on sports. (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.

Daniel Cormier IS BACK live from Abu Dhabi UFC 321 to give his post-fight reaction to Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane being ruled a NO CONTEST after an eye poke to Tom! DC weight in on the controversial end to the fight, and what that means for Gane and Aspinall moving forward. Plus, Cormier gives his take on Mackenzie Dern's title fight win in the co-main event. And DC issues an apology to Jailton Almedia following his comments this week to Aspinall. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright shares his best bets ahead of Week 8 of the NFL season. Nick breaks down his "Stay Away" games including Jaxson Dart's New York Giants vs. Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles, the Washington Commanders heading to Arrowhead for a Monday Night Football matchup with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs, and more! Next, the guys dive into "Nick's Picks" featuring Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears taking on Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers looking to bounce back against the New Orleans Saints, and Aaron Rodgers vs. Jordan Love in the Pittsburgh Steelers-Green Bay Packers showdown. The show closes with Damonza's Teaser, Nick's Touchdown Genie returning, and The Offer from the producers! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks about where he was right and wrong over the weekend He unveils his latest Herd Hierarchy ranking the top 10 teams in the NFL with Josh Allen and the Bills not making the cut Colin talks to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joins the show ahead of the World Series showdown with the Blue Jays, sharing his mindset going into the series and firing back at critics who claim the Dodgers have “ruined baseball.” His Blazin' 5 picks for the weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ciryl Gane IS BACK on another episode of the Daniel Cormier Check-In series ahead of the TOUGHEST FIGHT of his career against UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. DC and Ciryl break down the Jon Jones first-round submission loss, and what went wrong for him that night. Cormier and Gane also compare Tom to his past opponents, and Ciryl explains why fighting guys like Francis Ngannou and Derrick Lewis will make the fight WAY TOUGHER for Aspinall. And don't miss the guys talk shoe sizes, his strategy on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, and so much more!  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Houston Texans star Derek Stingley Jr. sits down with Richard Sherman to break down what makes him one of the NFL’s premier lockdown corners. Stingley talks about dominating top receivers, the Texans’ elite defense, LSU’s DBU standard, and the mindset required to play corner at the highest level. Sherm and Stingley go deep on DB technique, ball skills, film study, confidence, penalty mindset, man vs. zone IQ, and how elite corners bounce back when a receiver wins a rep. Stingley also opens up about his “welcome to the NFL” moment, learning from LSU legends, working under DeMeco Ryans, and the wideouts across the league who don’t get the respect they deserve.  All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week. First, 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 (16:00).  They also recount 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 (26:00). Then, Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the absolutely insane 4th quarter comeback for the Denver Broncos over the New York Giants (35:15), debate whether the Chiefs have regained their status as the best team in the NFL (47:45) and Colin argues that Shohei Ohtani is the greatest athlete EVER (53:00).  (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.

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!   All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.