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**First Things First**

First Things First airs Weekdays at 3 PM ET on FS1! Join Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes as they discuss the biggest stories in the world of sports. From LeBron James, to Patrick Mahomes, this show will bring you the first, and most incisive, opinions on the best sports stories.

Latest Episodes:

Hawks beat Knicks, Wemby wins DPOY, King of the Hill, Should the Steelers be done with Rodgers? Apr 21, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Hawks beat Knicks, T-Wolves beat Nuggets, What does unanimous DPOY mean for Wemby?

(26:44) Steelers don’t expect Rodgers decision before draft

(39:51) Are the Cavaliers serious contenders?
(46:14) King of the Hill

(01:03:36) Can the Lakers win Game 2 vs. Rockets?

(01:16:52) Knicks or Nuggets in more trouble?

(01:25:03) Top 10 Tuesday, Knicks in trouble?

(01:48:41) Ty Simpson a must-draft for the Steelers?

(01:58:33) Front Office

(02:07:27) Lakers winning the series if they go up 2-0?

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Lakers beat Rockets in Game 1, Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence, Nick’s Mock Draft 3.0 Apr 20, 2026

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(0:00) LeBron leads Lakers to Game 1 win over Rockets, Wemby met expectations? (25:15) Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence, A.J. Brown a good fit for Patriots? (39:42) Time for Wildes to abandon the Hornets? (45:46) Nick’s Mock Draft 3.0

(01:04:44) Nuggets beat T-Wolves, Tatum performs, Panic time for the Pistons?

(01:16:48) Is Brou still picking the Spurs to win the NBA Finals?

(01:23:17) LeBron underestimated, What did Wemby prove in playoff debut?

(01:46:47) Front Office

(01:55:21) Thunder dominate in Game 1, Can LeBron carry the Lakers?

(02:05:56) Will the Hawks put up a fight against the Knicks?

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Top Ten Best New Sporting Goods with a SHOCK at #1 🤯 | BONUS Apr 19, 2026

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Kevin Wildes breaks down the top 10 new sporting goods items and explains why he recently made a switch at the #1 spot. From nostalgia to practicality, Wildes gives three undeniable reasons why baseball gloves are king… and even calls a friend to prove just how unforgettable they really are.

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Warriors beat Clippers, Luka Doncic & Cade Cunningham award eligible, LaMelo Ball fined, DUD List Apr 16, 2026

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(0:00) Warriors beat Clippers, Cade & Luka eligible for awards

(25:32) Cardinals scout Ty Simpson, Should the Chiefs trade up in the Draft?

(37:50) What happens if the Thunder win the lottery?

(45:49) DUD List

(01:08:36) Can the Lakers upset the Rockets?

(01:17:43) LaMelo Ball fined, What’s on the line for him in the play-in?

(01:25:08) What’s next for Kawhi Leonard after Warriors eliminated Clippers?

(01:47:15) Frenemies

(01:58:01) Front Office

(02:07:31) Should the Giants trade back?

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Hornets beat Heat, LaMelo Ball controversy, Nick’s Tiers, Should the Raiders trade the 1st pick? Apr 15, 2026

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(0:00) Hornets beat Heat, Trail Blazers beat Suns, Should LaMelo Ball be suspended?
(26:25) Raiders ‘should consider’ trading 1st-overall pick, What is the Chiefs’ biggest need?

(41:29) Do the Steelers need to draft a QB?

(47:04) Nick’s Tiers

(01:06:51) Should Play-In games impact awards ballots?

(01:17:20) Dax McCarty joins for World Cup Wednesday

(01:26:11) Packed Stats, LaMelo Ball trips Bam Adebayo

(01:49:34) What is the Bears’ top priority this draft?

(02:00:06) Front Office

(02:08:39) Can Stephen Curry keep the Warriors’ season alive?

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SGA vs. Michael Jordan, Play-In Preview, LaMelo Ball’s Hall-of-Fame level, King of the Hill Apr 14, 2026

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(0:00) SGA vs. Michael Jordan, Luka’s injury dilemma, Warriors vs. Clippers preview

(26:31) Jeremiyah Love is “a unicorn”, Do the Bills need to add a WR in the draft?
(40:45) Can LaMelo Ball lead the Hornets to a run?

(49:05) King of the Hill

(01:02:42) Which team is under the most pressure this NFL Draft?
(01:18:18) Suns or Trail Blazers more likely to trouble Spurs?

(01:25:35) Danny’s Top Ten Most Important NBA Playoff Players

(01:48:08) Is Ty Simpson worth a 1st-round pick?

(01:57:32) Front Office

(02:07:34) NBA playoffs should make up for regular season’s disappointment

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NBA rests starters in ‘farce’, Lakers vs. Rockets, Rory McIlroy wins Masters, Nick’s Mock Draft 2.0 Apr 14, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) NBA rests starters in season finale, Rory McIlroy wins 2nd-straight Masters

(25:55) Rockets heavy favorites vs. Lakers, What’s next for Giannis?
(39:37) Travis Hunter questions reports about him playing CB full-time

(45:59) Nick’s Mock Draft 2.0

(01:04:24) Can the T-Wolves upset the Nuggets?

(01:19:09) Will the Thunder have a 1st-round exit?

(01:24:20) LeBron James’ “A-Plus” season, Are the Knicks in trouble vs. the Hawks?

(01:47:45) Eagles expectations if A.J. Brown leaves, Will the Patriots make it back to the Super Bowl?

(01:58:09) Front Office

(02:06:13) Should Travis Hunter play CB or WR?

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Knicks beat Celtics in Tatum’s return to MSG, Title Pie, Brou’s Ballot, Can LeBron carry the Lakers? Apr 10, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Knicks beat Celtics, Can LeBron carry the Lakers to a playoff series win? (25:05) Travis Hunter to move to CB full-time, Is Ty Simpson worth a 1st-round pick?

(42:40) Brou’s MVP Ballot

(47:14) Title Pie

(01:04:23) Thunder resting players vs. Nuggets, How have injuries impacted Embiid’s legacy?

(01:15:54) Has the league figured out Lamar Jackson?

(01:24:33) Tatum returns to MSG, Will LeBron carry the Lakers past the Rockets?

(01:46:40) Dontayvion Wicks traded to Eagles, What does this mean for A.J. Brown? (01:57:10) Front Office

(02:07:10) Will Rory McIlroy repeat as Masters champ?

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Thunder on ‘dynasty watch’ after clinching 1-seed, Ravens’ Super Bowl Window, BUD List Apr 09, 2026

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(0:00) Thunder beat Clippers, Clinch 1-seed, Are they on dynasty watch? (26:15) Ravens’ “Super Bowl window”, Can Lamar Jackson win a ring?

(38:22) Myles Garrett not at Day 1 of Browns offseason program

(45:24) BUD List

(01:05:05) Expectations for Jayson Tatum vs. Knicks?

(01:17:22) Is Pash Rusher the Chiefs number one need?

(01:24:44) Steph and LeBron team-up? What would another MVP and title mean for SGA’s legacy?

(01:47:38) Frenemies

(01:58:47) Front Office

(02:07:32) Oregon coach sounds off on Ice Cream

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Lakers blown out by Thunder, Wemby doubtful vs. Trail Blazers, Nick’s Tiers, T-Law for MVP? Apr 08, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Thunder beat Lakers, Need to see Wemby play before playoffs?

(26:57) Giants’ excitement over Jaxson Dart, Can Trevor Lawrence win MVP?

(40:09) Should Texans still believe in C.J. Stroud?

(45:33) Nick’s Tiers

(01:04:48) Who is Fernando Mendoza’s NFL comparison?

(01:16:15) John Strong joins

(01:25:11) Packed Stats, Will the Thunder or someone else win the Title?

(01:47:55) Buying or selling Jaxson Dart stock?

(01:55:47) Front Office

(02:05:33) Where will the Bears be playing next?

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