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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.

Colin’s top takes of the week. First, he’s 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). 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 (12:30).   Then, Colin is joined by Mike Mulvihill, President of Insights and Analytics for FOX Sports. They start with FOX’s process for predicting the TV numbers for the World Cup to advertisers,  and Mike explains that the viewership is similar to two full NFL regular seasons and will reach around 150 million viewers (24:30). He also discusses the breakdown between casual and die-hard soccer fans (27:00). Finally, they discuss the impact of Messi and Ronaldo’s star power (30:30),  and dive into the rise of soccer culture in the United States in recent years (33:00).  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 from fans on various NBA topics including how the Miami Heat should try and build the team out around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, whether Andrew Wiggins should be traded, what types of shooters they should target, and more. He also discusses the Boston Celtics’ offer to the Milwaukee Bucks, whether Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James can lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a top-3 seed in the West next season, potential Trey Murphy trade destinations, whether Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs should trade De'Aaron Fox, and what superstar might be the next to be traded. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. He also talks about LeBron James potentially returning to Miami to team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. He gives his thoughts on the WNBA suspending Alyssa Thomas for her rough treatment of Caitlin ClarkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, former US National Team player DaMarcus Beasley joins the show to tell Colin why he loves the aggressive style America has been playing in the World Cup and how we match up against Bosnia & Herzegovina in the knockout round.  Tomorrow's Headlines Today with Jason McIntyreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to NBA reporter Jovan Buha about the NBA Draft, what the Lakers need to compete, his thoughts on the possibility of LeBron James going to Miami, and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.