First Things First

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Myles Garrett traded to Rams, A.J Brown traded to Patriots, Spurs beat Thunder & Advance to Finals Jun 01, 2026

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(0:00) Myles Garrett traded to Rams

(19:24) Spurs advance to NBA Finals, How much is Chet Holmgren to blame?
(41:12) Cristian Pulisic scores in USA’s 3-2 win over Senegal

(46:04) Can anyone stop the Rams?
(01:02:37) A.J. Brown traded to Patriots, Why weren’t the Thunder inevitable?

(01:17:52) What’s next for the Thunder?

(01:24:55) Will the A.J. Brown trade have a bigger impact on the Eagles or Patriots?

(01:47:58) Will the Patriots return to the Super Bowl?

(01:56:46) What did Wemby prove in Game 7?

(02:07:03) A.J. Brown or Myles Garrett the bigger trade?

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Thank You Jun 01, 2026

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After First Things First came up short at the Sports Emmys, Kevin Wildes took a moment to thank the people who make the show possible: the fans.

In this heartfelt post-show message, Wildes shares his appreciation for everyone who watches, supports, and engages with First Things First every day. While the show didn't take home the trophy, he explains why the connection with the audience means even more. Thank you for watching.

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Spurs force Game 7 vs. Thunder, Chiefs WR concerns, Draft Lottery Reform, Title Pie May 29, 2026

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(0:00) Spurs beat Thunder and force Game 7, Mitchell Robinson has surgery

(25:00) Should the Chiefs improve their WR room?

(34:41) Spurs getting physical with Thunder

(39:41) NBA passes Draft Lottery Reform

(44:59) Title Pie, Who ya got in Game 7?

(56:07) More faith in Wemby or SGA?

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Spurs vs. Thunder Game 6 preview, A.J Brown trade rumors, Wemby under pressure, BUD List May 28, 2026

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(0:00) Thunder vs. Spurs Game 6, How much pressure is on Wemby and SGA?

(26:57) Patriots unwilling to give up 1st for A.J. Brown, Kyler vs. J.J McCarthy

(41:02) Should the Knicks want the Thunder or Spurs in the Finals? (46:04) BUD List

(01:06:04) Is it now or never for Lamar Jackson?

(01:19:18) Will Wemby have another dud in Game 6? (01:24:57) Flopping change how people view SGA? (01:48:16) Frenemies

(01:59:30) A.J. Brown trade rumors, Who should start at QB for the Vikings?

(02:06:56) Justin Herbert returns to OTAs

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Thunder beat Spurs in Game 5, Patrick Mahomes practices at OTAs, Hank Azaria joins, Nick’s Tiers May 27, 2026

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(0:00) Thunder beat Spurs, take 3-2 series lead

(26:26) Lamar Jackson participates in OTAs, Will Patrick Mahomes start Week 1?

(41:04) Jared McCain sounds off on fouls at end of Game 5

(47:44) Nick’s Tiers, Spurs still the better team?

(01:05:20) Hank Azaria joins

(01:19:04) Victor Wembanyama skips post-game media

(01:25:41) Packed Stats, All faith restored in Thunder?

(01:48:33) Mahomes expectations, Make-or-break year for Lamar Jackson?

(01:57:54) Have the Thunder figured out how to stop Wemby?

(02:07:42) Knicks deserve to be Finals favorites?

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Knicks sweep Cavaliers, Indy 500 Champ Felix Rosenqvist joins, Wemby vs. SGA, King of the Hill May 26, 2026

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(0:00) Knicks dominate Cavs, Advance to first Finals since 1999

(27:14) Felix Rosenqvist joins

(43:22) Donovan Mitchell defends James Harden after being swept

(50:31) King of the Hill

(01:05:37) Will Wemby outplay SGA in Game 5?

(01:17:29) Tony Meola joins to talk USMNT

(01:26:47) Danny’s Top 10 Winners from Knicks’ Finals appearance

(01:47:39) Will USMNT live up to expectations?

(01:57:08) How can the Thunder stop Wembanyama?

(02:09:03) Spurs vs. Thunder Game 5 preview

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Spurs tie Thunder 2-2, Knicks up 3-0, Aaron Rodgers’ last season, Felix Rosenqvist wins Indy 500 May 25, 2026

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(0:00) Spurs beat Thunder, Knicks beat Cavs, Felix Rosenqvist wins Indy 500

(28:31) Aaron Rodgers’ last season?

(36:30) All-NBA teams announced

(42:41) Chet Holmgren’s offense issues, Knicks lucky to be up 3-0?

(01:01:58) Caleb Williams should ‘do less’, Should the Chiefs get Patrick Mahomes another WR?

(01:14:23) What would being swept mean for the Cavaliers?

(01:19:10) Time to worry about the Thunder, What went wrong for Cleveland?

(01:41:06) Aaron Rodgers speculation, Caleb Williams superhero talk

(01:52:14) SGA vs. Wemby, Can the Knicks win the title?

(02:01:18) Surprised Chet Holmgren hasn’t looked like an All-NBA player?

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Kyle Busch dies at 41, Knicks up 2-0, Scott McLaughlin and Jimmie Johnson join from Indy 500 May 22, 2026

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(0:00) Remembering Kyle Busch

(10:54) Tom Rinaldi joins

(25:34) Tony Kanaan joins

(35:21) Scott McLaughlin joins

(48:21) Jimmie Johnson joins

(57:47) Mario Andretti joins

(01:08:07) Jamie Little joins

(01:17:57) Knicks up 2-0 on Cavs, Spurs nervous if they lose Game 3?

(01:38:20) Indy 500 Top 10 All-Time Moments, Most to Gain

(01:55:30) Indy 500: Who ya got?

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Thunder win Game 2 vs. Spurs, Alex Palou, Scott Dixon, & Josef Newgarden join from Indy 500 May 21, 2026

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(0:00) Thunder win Game 2, Josef Newgarden joins

(21:06) Scott Dixon joins

(34:11) Helio Castroneves joins

(49:21) Marcus Ericsson & Kyle Kirkwood join

(01:05:02) Alex Palou joins

(01:21:48) Pato O’Ward joins

(01:32:29) Sting Ray Robb joins

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Knicks comeback vs. Cavs in Game 1, Thunder vs. Spurs Game 2, Landon Donovan joins May 20, 2026

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(0:00) Knicks beat Cavaliers in epic comeback, Nick’s Mini-Tiers

(27:36) Landon Donovan joins

(38:55) Will the Thunder bounce back in Game 2?

(44:39) Packed Stats, Who is at fault for the Cavs’ collapse?

(01:08:04) Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail, Should the Giants be excited for this season?

(01:18:14) How far can Jalen Brunson carry the Knicks?

(01:26:05) Will Wemby have a monster Game 2 or will SGA have a dud?

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