THE HERD - Hour 1 - Another stellar performance from Luka Doncic, top 5 list of NBA MVP candidates

Jason McIntyre fills in for Colin following another stellar performance from Luka Doncic and the Lakers. J-Mac credits the leadership of LeBron James as LA improves their winning streak to 8 games in a row as the playoffs approach. He provides his top 5 list of NBA MVP candidates and believes Victor Wembanyama deserves more love after the Spurs clinched a playoff spot for the first time in 6 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J-Mac also explains why Luka Doncic’s 60 point performance on the second night of a back-to-back was more impressive than Bam Adebayo’s 83 point performance earlier this season   Guest: Derik QueenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fanatics Founder & CEO Michael Rubin stops by The Herd to promote his inaugural 'Flag Football Classic' featuring the likes of Tom Brady, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Davante Adams and others. Tomorrow's Headlines TodaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McIntyre fills in for Colin following another stellar performance from Luka Doncic and the Lakers. J-Mac credits the leadership of LeBron James as LA improves their winning streak to 8 games in a row as the playoffs approach. He provides his top 5 list of NBA MVP candidates and believes Victor Wembanyama deserves more love after the Spurs clinched a playoff spot for the first time in 6 years. Plus, J-Mac also explains why Luka Doncic’s 60 point performance on the second night of a back-to-back was more impressive than Bam Adebayo’s 83 point performance earlier this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John answers all of your questions from around the NFL. Will we start to see a shift in how much a field goal is worth, should more teams spend more money to keep players on their team, and  does having no state income tax help teams sign players. John dives into all that and more!  Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nate Diaz and Mike Perry just got added to the same MVP Netflix card that also features Ronda Rousey and Francis Ngannou, and Daniel Cormier IS BACK to react to the huge announcement. DC GOES IN on the Diaz-Perry fight, and reveals why he's ALL IN on this five-round fight at 170 pounds. Despite the star power between both Rousey and Ngannou, Cormier explains why Perry vs. Diaz is the fight to watch. And don't miss Cormier give his take on Perry's dominance in Bare Knuckle and why that'll play a factor in the MMA fight against the former UFC superstar Nate Diaz. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Famer and Denver Broncos legend Champ Bailey joins Richard Sherman for a masterclass on playing cornerback in the NFL, from his “welcome to the league” moment versus Michael Irvin to chasing greatness through 15 elite NFL seasons. They revisit legendary battles with Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison, Larry Fitzgerald, Megatron, and more, and break down why Charles Woodson is the most complete DB to ever play the game. Champ explains how practice separated him, what young corners get wrong today, how modern offenses and risk‑averse QBs changed the position, and why stats don’t tell the full story for shutdown corners. They also chop it up on the 2000s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens defenses, Peyton Manning’s historic Broncos year, the impact of refs on games, and how to build a “perfect” DB with confidence, athleticism, and true playmaking ability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After looking at the 10 highest win totals two weeks ago, betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter return with more picks and predictions for the 2026 NFL season! And today we wrap up our two-part episode on win totals looking at the other 22 teams across the National Football League. In this episode, our hosting duo discusses the Minnesota Vikings with new quarterback Kyler Murray, and the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers with new coach Mike McCarthy and new acquisitions Rico Dowdle, Michael Pittman Jr., and more. We also dive into the Maxx Crosby trade debacle between the Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens, which saw the latter sign free agent pass rusher Trey Hendrickson instead. Will the Chicago Bears ascend even further? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars the new toast of the AFC South? And are the Tennessee Titans better off now than they were a month ago? All of these questions answered and more in today's episode! #Volume 0:09:35 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS 0:13:16 - ARIZONA CARDINALS, LAS VEGAS VEGAS, MIAMI DOLPHINS, NEW YORK JETS 0:16:10 - CAROLINA PANTHERS 0:18:55 - CLEVELAND BROWNS, TENNESSEE TITANS 0:18:05 - ATLANTA FALCONS 0:22:00 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 0:26:10 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 0:31:25 - DALLAS COWBOYS 0:35:45 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 0:37:30 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS 0:39:00 - TAMPA BAY BUCS 0:41:20 - CHICAGO BEARS 0:49:40 - DENVER BRONCOS 0:52:30 - HOUSTON TEXANS, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS -- 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.

Jason McIntyre steps in for Colin after another impressive win for the Lakers. Jason says the Lakers have clearly proven themselves to be one of the top championship contenders during their 7-game winning streak. J-Mac questions how much longer Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Bucks after reports claim there’s tension between 2-time MVP and Milwaukee about when he’ll return from injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, 3-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth joins the show to explain why the Broncos needed a playmaker like WR Jaylen Waddle and why the Ravens backed out of their trade for Maxx Crosby. LeBron resurgence has changed Lakers outlookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.