THE HERD – HOUR 2 – Was this the best World Cup ever?, age played a factor in Spain's win, the 10 best goals of the 2026 World Cup

It’s a jam-packed Middlekauff Mailbag on this episode of 3 & Out as John answers your biggest questions from around the NFL and college football. John starts by discussing whether football fans have begun to forget just how dominant Travis Kelce has been, and why one down year—or changing narratives—shouldn’t overshadow one of the greatest tight ends the NFL has ever seen. He also tackles the age-old question of great players getting wasted by dysfunctional organizations, examining why elite talent alone isn't enough to win and how poor ownership, front-office decisions, and coaching can derail even the most gifted careers. Plus, John weighs in on the growing trend of successful college coaches making the jump to the NFL. What translates, what doesn't, and which coaches are truly built to succeed at the professional level? Also, John breaks down the New York Giants' expectations heading into the season. Are they ready to take the next step, or are expectations getting ahead of reality? All that and much more on this edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, only on 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.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by Memphis Bleek and the trio recaps Jay-Z's legendary three-night concert series at Yankee Stadium, telling wild stories from a star-studded event that included LeBron James, Beyoncé, Rihanna, along a laundry list of the culture's biggest names. Also, they talk about their favorite vacation destinations to flex with, Bleek's admiration of Joe and Jada's skills on the mic, and their reaction to 38 Spesh's ongoing feud with Jada. Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX! Merch is here! https://joeandjadashow.com/ All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A collection of Colin’s best World Cup takes throughout this unforgettable World Cup. Colin discusses everything including the USMNT’s run, Spain’s dominance, Mbappe’s goals for France, Ronaldo’s impact with Portugal, Messi making history with Argentina, and more. 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.

Was this the best World Cup ever? Spain made Messi look irrelevant and age played a factor in Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina  Taking a look at the 10 best goals of the 2026 World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McIntyre feels in for Colin  Jason McIntyre discusses the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina including if this is Lionel Messi's last World Cup The NBA is still waiting for LeBron James to make up his mind More on the 2024 World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA reporter and analyst Jovan Buha stops by The Herd to talk about NBA Summer League and LeBron James' decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McIntyre feels in for Colin  Jason McIntyre discusses the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina including if this is Lionel Messi's last World Cup The NBA is still waiting for LeBron James to make up his mind NBA reporter and analyst Jovan Buha stops by The Herd to talk about NBA Summer League and LeBron James' decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives an NBA stock report on this offseason, detailing what teams and players have made positive moves and what teams and players are on the downswing. He breaks down a variety of teams and moves including LeBron James, the Miami Heat adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Golden State Warriors, Jaylen Brown going from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason around Luka Doncic, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to an unforgettable World Cup Final as Spain defeats Lionel Messi and Argentina in a thrilling championship match. John breaks down the biggest moments from the final, what the victory means for Spain on the world stage, and why the World Cup continues to deliver some of the greatest moments in sports. The conversation then shifts back to the NFL, where George Kittle is once again advocating for natural grass fields. John discusses the ongoing debate over playing surfaces, player safety, injury prevention, and whether the league should finally move away from artificial turf. Plus, Bryson DeChambeau finds himself at the center of controversy during The Open Championship. John weighs in on the latest headlines, the reaction from the golf world, and what the situation says about one of the sport's most polarizing stars. From an epic World Cup showdown to NFL player safety and major championship golf, John covers the biggest stories from across the sports landscape 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.

What does the perfect fantasy football draft look like in 2026? Chris Welsh is joined by Derek Brown and Jake Ciely to build the ultimate fantasy football draft blueprint by selecting their favorite value pick in every round! From first-round stars like Puka Nacua, James Cook, AJ Brown, and Chase Brown to league-winning sleepers such as Parker Washington, Quentin Johnston, Josh Downs, Jonathan Brooks, and Stefon Diggs, the crew breaks down the best targets at every stage of your draft. Whether you're preparing for redraft leagues, half-PPR formats, or looking for draft strategy advice, this episode gives you a round-by-round roadmap to dominate your fantasy football draft. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Round 1 - 0:03:58 Round 2 - 0:11:52 Round 3 - 0:18:43 Round 4 - 0:23:54 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:29:01 Round 5 - 0:29:43 Round 6 - 0:33:35 Round 7 - 0:40:27 DASH Dog Food - 0:45:52  Round 8 - 0:46:45  Round 9 - 0:50:01 Round 10 -  0:54:05 Hard Rock Bet - 0:57:17 Rounds 11-14 - 0:59:26 Outro - 1:07:05 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. Dash Dog Food: This episode is brought to you by DASH Dog Food.Compared to figuring out who you’re going to draft, your dog’s food should be a much easierdecision. DASH is a fresher, more transparent approach to dog food, made with grass-fed beefand organic chicken from humanely raised animals. Most fresh dog food brands stop at “human-grade,” but DASH goes further by telling you where the protein comes from. There are no antibiotics, no added hormones, and no fillers — just clean protein you can feel good about serving.Get 60% off your first box when you use code FANTASYPROS at dashdogfood.com/FANTASYPROS. That’s dashdogfood.com/FANTASYPROS, code FANTASYPROS, for 60% off your first box.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.