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What's Wright - Giannis Antetokounmpo TRADED to Miami + NBA Draft PREDICTIONS: Dybantsa, Peterson, or Boozer?
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Nick Wright reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. How does this shift the balance of power in the Eastern Conference? What is next for Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics, who came up short with their offer for the Bucks' star? Later, Nick previews the NBA Draft, starting with who he believes should be the #1 pick for the Washington Wizards between AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer. Then, Nick recaps a wild week of the World Cup, including braces from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland. #Volume
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Colin Cowherd Podcast - MASSIVE World Cup Ratings, Messi’s Star Power, Rise Of Soccer Culture In America
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 (3:30). He also discusses the breakdown between casual and die-hard soccer fans (5:30).
They discuss the surprisingly high ratings for some of the lesser known teams (9:30), and what the ceiling for viewership could look like for the USMNT and top flight teams in the later stages of the tournament (12:15).
They talk about the controversial implementation of the hydration breaks and the considerations behind making the change, and the network seeing no drop off in audience after the breaks. (17:30)
They discuss the impact of Messi and Ronaldo’s star power (25:30), the viewership trends between FOX and Telemundo (28:00), and the live event communal experience of World Cup watching (29:30). They dive into the rise of soccer culture in the United States in recent years and the impact of stadium environment on viewership (30:45).
Finally, Colin also argues the World Cup transcends everything else in sports and the unifying nature of fans all over the world enjoying a shared experience (40:00).
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Sharp or Square - THE FUTURE OF BETTING PART 2: Sports Betting Strategy, AI and Tax Battles
In the second installment of this two-part episode, we dive into the future of sports betting strategy, artificial intelligence, and the battle between prediction markets and traditional sportsbook operators. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter discuss the changes in tax laws for sports bettors after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and how prediction markets’ unlimited liquidity has impacted the sports betting marketplace. We also hear about how A.I. has made life both easier and harder for gamblers in the last 12 months. And finally, Chad and Simon look into their crystal ball to predict what the next decade holds for the industry. #Volume
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MASSIVE World Cup Ratings, Messi’s Star Power, Rise Of Soccer Culture In America
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 (3:30). He also discusses the breakdown between casual and die-hard soccer fans (5:30).
They discuss the surprisingly high ratings for some of the lesser known teams (9:30), and what the ceiling for viewership could look like for the USMNT and top flight teams in the later stages of the tournament (12:15).
They talk about the controversial implementation of the hydration breaks and the considerations behind making the change, and the network seeing no drop off in audience after the breaks. (17:30)
They discuss the impact of Messi and Ronaldo’s star power (25:30), the viewership trends between FOX and Telemundo (28:00), and the live event communal experience of World Cup watching (29:30). They dive into the rise of soccer culture in the United States in recent years and the impact of stadium environment on viewership (30:45).
Finally, Colin also argues the World Cup transcends everything else in sports and the unifying nature of fans all over the world enjoying a shared experience (40:00).
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THE HERD – HOUR 1 – Heat Are Contenders With Giannis, Celtics Need To Trade Jaylen Brown
Colin Cowherd discusses the Heat trading for 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and why it makes Miami immediate title contenders in the Eastern Conference. Plus, what's next for the Celtics and Jaylen Brown after Boston was unable to land Giannis?
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THE HERD – HOUR 2 – Nick Wright Not Buying Giannis & Heat, Brendan Sorsby BREAKING NFL NEWS!
Colin is joined by Nick Wright from FS1's First Things First to talk about what Giannis gives the Heat, why this is the best team the United States has ever fielded in the World Cup, and BREAKING NFL NEWS as there will be no NFL Supplemental Draft, meaning Brendan Sorsby's path to the NFL is paused!
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THE HERD – HOUR 3 – NBA Draft: AJ Dybantsa Will Be #1 Pick
Colin shares his thoughts on the NBA Draft tonight, more on Giannis being traded to the Heat, and defending the NFL's decision to not hold a supplemental draft!
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BEST OF THE HERD – Heat Are Contenders With Giannis, Nick Wright: Best World Cup Ever, Brendan Sorsby BREAKING NFL NEWS!
Colin Cowherd discusses the Heat trading for 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and why Miami has immediately become a title contender in the Eastern Conference.Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show: He disagrees with Colin about Giannis & the Heat and explains why this is potentially the best team the United States has ever had in the history of the World Cup.Plus, shocking news from the NFL who announced they will NOT have a supplemental draft blocking a path for QB Brendan Sorsby to enter the league until the 2027 draft.
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Joe and Jada - Fat Joe & Jadakiss REACT to Knicks NBA Championship & hip hop parade float, Wemby’s disrespect, “Victory Lap (HIM)” going UP & Joe’s question for The Roots
Fat Joe and Jadakiss celebrate the New York Knicks' first NBA Championship in 53 years, breaking down Joe's courtside celebration with Teyana Taylor, planning their hip-hop float for the championship parade, Shaq's freestyle DM, Victor Wembanyama snubbing the Knicks after the buzzer, Ron Harper cussing out Joe, and "Victory Lap (HIM)" running up the streaming numbers.. Plus, P.F. Flyers sends gift packages for Joe and Jada, the guys react to the UFC event at the White House, and Fat Joe vents about being excluded from all of The Roots' hip-hop tribute events despite his extensive catalog.
Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX!
Merch is here! https://joeandjadashow.com/
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