Best of The Herd

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright discusses whether or not the crown for best player in the world is up for grabs between Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Then, Nick discusses the Los Angeles Lakers' latest loss to the Detroit Pistons, and LeBron James being held scoreless in the first half. After, Nick reveals his NBA playoff wish list for dream matchups, his thoughts on March Madness, and whether or not NFL players should play flag football in the 2028 Olympics. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring is in the air and that means Opening Day of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is finally here! Betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter return to talk all things betting for across MLB, welcoming Payoff Pitch podcast host Sean Zerillo back to the show! Together Chad and Simon talk to their favorite baseball analytics guru about Shohei Ohtani and the juggernaut Los Angeles Dodgers, and whether anyone in the National League can stop them from winning another World Series. We also hear about the mysterious changes to the baseballs themselves across Major League Baseball, and the impact that has on gamblers, fans and teams alike. Plus, we get futures bets from Zerillo for all those looking for action across the entire season, including player milestones, Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, pitcher win totals, and much more. Is New York Yankees star Aaron Judge's home run total fraudulent? Are the Pittsburgh Pirates more to blame than the Dodgers for the current state of baseball? And what are the best bets for Opening Day this Thursday? All these questions answered, plus all the baseball picks and predictions you desire on today's episode! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:08:12 - THE AI REVOLUTION IN BASEBALL BETTING 0:15:30 - LOS ANGELES DODGERS SEASON PREVIEW 0:24:40 - NATIONAL LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW 0:26:00 - MLB MANAGER OF THE YEAR BEST BET 0:32:07 - MYSTERIOUS BASEBALL CONTROVERSY 0:39:30 - MLB FUTURES BEST BETS 0:50:47 - BEST BETS FOR MLB OPENING DAY -- 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 explains why people need to give presumptive first overall pick Fernando Mendoza more respect as we enter smokescreen season in the NFL Draft, his thoughts on what the Lakers loss to the Pistons last night means as the NBA season enters it's final stretch, why there are probably many good reasons why George Pickens won't get the same money as Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by host of FS1's First Things First Nick Wright to talk about the Lakers loss against the Pistons, what we can draw from their 9 game win streak that was snapped last night, the NBA MVP race, and more! Plus, thoughts on whether or not Kansas' Darryn Peterson should get consideration as the first overall pick in the NBA Draft!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin has more thoughts on the Pistons ending the Lakers 9 game win streak, why that should cause concern for the Lakers as real contenders, further debate on who should be the NBA MVP, and Rachel Nichols stops by!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin explains why Fernando Mendoza is still the best QB prospect in the upcoming NFL draft, why there should be some pause around the Lakers as true title contenders following their 9 game win streak being stopped by the Pistons, why NBA teams should pass on Kansas' Darryn Peterson as the #1 overall pick, and Nick Wright joins the show to talk about the MVP debate between Luka Doncic and Victory Wembenyama and what Travis Kelce's return to the Chiefs means for the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss sit down with DaBaby, who pulls up to Joe and Jada fresh off his new album ‘Be More Grateful’ and his current single ‘Pop Dat Thang’ that's taken over the hip hop charts and the clubs. Joe reflects on being in DaBaby's corner during his controversies and tells him that he’s always believed that there are some people, like himself and Dave Chappelle, that can’t be cancelled. The conversation gets into what it took to kick the door down coming out of Charlotte with no blueprint, how J. Cole and Petey Pablo also put on for North Carolina rap, and what it feels like to have your hometown ride for you when the rest of the world is trying to turn its back. Joe opens up about his own experiences losing everything to the IRS, watching fake loyalty disappear overnight, and the moment "All the Way Up" dropped and he turned around and fired every dude in his section. Plus, DaBaby calls out Trick Daddy to decide who’s the best chef in the rap game and asks Joe about his viral story of robbing everyone in his high school gym. Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet 06:00 Joe on being in DaBaby's corner through controversies 10:30 Kicking the door down coming out of Charlotte 21:00 Joe's ear for hits: Stealing “Conceited” beat from Missy for Remy 33:00 DaBaby calls out Trick Daddy for a cook-off 50:00 Joe’s robbing the whole gym story 1:04:00 “Pop Dat Thang” listening sessionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A contract-heavy episode of 3 & Out breaking down some of the biggest financial storylines across the NFL. The show opens with a deep dive into Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s megadeal and what it signals about the evolving wide receiver market. That leads into a discussion on Puka Nacua’s looming payday and how the Rams may approach locking up one of the league’s rising stars. From there, the focus shifts to the draft with a look at Ty Simpson and whether he has a legitimate path to becoming a first-round pick. The evaluation includes team fits, upside, and how he stacks up against the rest of the quarterback class. Next, John discusses Travis Kelce’s new contract in Kansas City, what it means for the Chiefs’ window, and how the organization continues to manage its core around Patrick Mahomes. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Minnesota Timberwolves beating Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics without Anthony Edwards; Luke Kennard being a perfect fit alongside Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers; Jonathan Kuminga returning to face the Golden State Warriors with the Atlanta Hawks; Cameron Boozer's performance for Duke in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament; and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is back from vacation and explained why NIL continues to change college basketball for the better after seeing so many veteran head coaches advancing to the Sweet 16. Luka Doncic has put himself right in the middle of the MVP race and we dove into what’s been the key to the Lakers 9-game win streak.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.