THE HERD - Hour 2 - NCAA Tournament expanding, NBA playoffs so far

Colin is  joined by legendary sportswriter, commentator and the Director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern University, J.A. Adande to talk about his new sports podcast with Chuck Todd called “Dynastic”, which does deep dives into some of the most legendary franchises in sports history. They begin with the LIV Tour looking like it’s going belly up and why it wasn’t treated seriously by the broadcast networks & sports media. They discuss the questionable  ethics of LIV being funded by the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund and the potential of that type of money flowing into the coffers of other American sports leagues (3:30).  They move to Dynastic choosing the 70s Steelers as one of their first dynasties to cover, and what J.A. learned about covering that team. J.A. explains how the Steelers were ahead of the curve on drafting from HBCUs and why being racially progressive was a huge reason for their success (10:30). They pivot to the Dodgers and discuss the lasting legacy of Sonny Koufax despite his career being so short, and why international players have long been a key to the Dodgers success (16:00). They discuss the longstanding MJ vs LeBron debate and  compare the major differences in the eras they play in, and J.A. explains that there were two different eras of Michael Jordan and how Jordan eventually became trapped by his fame (25:00).  They break down the massive changes to college sports in the NIL era and why it’s ultimately been a net positive for both the athletes and the fans and J.A. argues they should professionalize the relationship with player contracts (30:30). Finally, they discuss the current state of sports journalism and J.A. emphasizes the distinction between sports journalism & sports media, and explains his worries about the future of the journalistic side of the business (36:00).  (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.

The 2026 NFL Draft is a wrap! From Fernando Mendoza to Mr. Irrelevant, this year's Draft leaves much to discuss in this episode, sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft betting guru Derek Brown of FantasyPros to discuss the betting results of their favorite picks and predictions, including Ty Simpson's first round shocker to the L.A. Rams, Jeremiyah Love's new contract with the Arizona Cardinals, and Caleb Downs sliding to the Dallas Cowboys.Today our trio judge the best and worst NFL Draft performances, look at who got the most bang for their Draft buck, which teams seemed incoherent in their strategy, and more. #Volume -- 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.

Colin Cowherd wants Knicks fans to relax following their win over the Hawks.  Thoughts on Luka Doncic possibly not being healthy enough to play in the next round  He discusses Aaron Rodgers potentially returning as the QB of the Steelers and why the 4-time MVP deserves a ton of credit for taking less money at this point in his career. Rams head coach and Super Bowl champion Sean McVay joins the show to talk about their shocking decision to draft QB Ty Simpson after Matthew Stafford’s MVP season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin gives his disapproval of the NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams  He talks to NBA analyst Jason Timpf about the NBA playoffs including LeBron James carrying the Lakers on his backSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to Fox Sports NFL analyst Greg Olsen about number 1 pick Fernando Mendoza and if he should be the starting QB week 1 of the season for the Raiders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd wants Knicks fans to relax following their win over the Hawks. He reminds New Yorkers they were big favorites entering the series and they don’t get extra credit for doing exactly what they should have done to begin with. He discusses Aaron Rodgers potentially returning as the QB of the Steelers and why the 4-time MVP deserves a ton of credit for taking less money at this point in his career. Rams head coach and Super Bowl champion Sean McVay joins the show to talk about their shocking decision to draft QB Ty Simpson after Matthew Stafford’s MVP season.   Colin also talks to Fox Sports NFL analyst Greg Olsen about number 1 pick Fernando Mendoza and if he should be the starting QB week 1 of the season for the Raiders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL star and future Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski sits down with Jarvis Landry and Leonard Fournette for a real, unfiltered conversation about life in the NFL. Gronk shares epic stories from his days with the 2020 Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, breaking down their run and how the team should've won TWO rings. Fournette brings up the time he straight-up FINESSED $15K out of Gronk, and doesn't hold back calling him out for "allegedly" cheating in the 2018 AFC Championship game with the New England Patriots. Gronk gets honest about what it's like playing alongside Tom Brady and reveals why coach Bruce Arians might've given him his best years in the league compared to Bill Belichick. The guys also dive into Gronk's craziest party stories and talk about which people he'd actually want to party with the most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss celebrate the 100th episode of Joe and Jada with an all-star lineup of guests. Styles P chops it up about why you can't trust anyone in the music business, CC Sabathia tells Joe and Jada about his recent knee replacement surgery and recovery, Tahiry Jose breaks down who really messed up the dating game between rappers and athletes, Benny the Butcher and Fuego Base discuss their new project 'Ashes in the Safe' and gift the guys custom Buffalo Bills jerseys, Rip Michaels talks Nick Cannon and ‘Wild ’N Out,’ DJ Technician reflects on the iconic Verzuz moment between The Lox and Dipset, and Tony Sunshine pulls up to keep the celebration going. Plus, Joe shares a wild story about meeting "the algorithm" at a Beverly Hills deli, Jada gets fitted for his custom Carbone suit, and the guys toast some 1800 for the show’s milestone. Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX! Merch is here! https://joeandjadashow.com/ All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet 7:00 Styles P 21:00 CC Sabathia 47:00 DJ Technician 55:00 Tahiry Jose 1:03:00 Benny the Butcher & Fuego Base 1:24:00 Dahved Levy 1:32:00 Rip Michaels 1:44:00 Tony Sunshine 1:58:00 Motivating Fat Joe to do a pull upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Lovable Reunion, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by former Chicago Cubs pitchers Jake Arrieta and John Lackey. They discuss Arrieta and Lackey’s MLB careers, the evolution of pitchers in baseball, how the 2015 Cubs set the stage for their World Series championship one year later in 2016, the wild Cubs-Pirates 2015 Wild Card game, facing the Dodgers and Giants in the 2016 postseason, coming back from down 3-1 against the Cleveland Indians, and more incredible stories from their time as teammates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright recaps Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets steadying the ship against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their NBA Playoff series. Next, Nick reacts to Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic going up 3-1 against Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons... is it time to consider this series a wrap? Then, Nick deep dives into Game 5 between LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets, and Austin Reaves' potential return. And what does Nick make of Kevin Durant's bizarre absence from the Rockets' bench? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.