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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:

Maxx Crosby deal cancelled, Ravens sign Trey Hendrickson, Bam Adebayo scores 83, Danny’s Tiers Mar 11, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Ravens sign Trey Hendrickson, Bam Adebayo scores 83

(28:18) Ravens backed out of Maxx Crosby deal due to medical concerns

(43:10) Brou’s MVP Ballot

(48:04) Danny’s Tiers

(01:07:51) Hendrickson better than Crosby for the Ravens?

(01:21:12) Will the USA advance in the WBC?

(01:23:05) Packed Stats, Mistake for Cowboys not to be interested in Maxx Crosby?

(01:45:14) Who should trade for Maxx Crosby?

(01:57:26) USA loses to Italy, Okay with how Bam Adebayo scored 83 points?

(02:05:08) Trey Hendrickson a good signing for the Ravens?

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Ravens ’S.B.o.B’, Geno Smith traded to Jets, Ken Rosenthal joins, Top 10 Free Agency Edition Mar 10, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Ravens Super Bowl or Bust, Team USA rolls, Was Nuggets-Thunder the Game of the Year? (27:27) Geno Smith traded to Jets, Should Eagles fans be concerned with roster moves?

(39:50) Will Mike Evans eclipse 1000 yards this season?

(46:45) Top 10 Signings, How should Drake Maye feel about the Patriots’ free agent signings?
(01:06:21) Ken Rosenthal joins

(01:15:21) Should Tua or Penix start for the Falcons?

(01:21:58) Top 10 Free Agency Duds, How scary would the Vikings be with Kyler Murray?

(01:44:11) How dangerous are the Steelers with Michael Pittman Jr.?

(01:56:04) How should Jets fans feel about Geno Smith?

(02:04:24) USA vs. Italy preview

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Ravens trade for Maxx Crosby, Chiefs sign Kenneth Walker, Wemby ‘best player in the world?’ Mar 09, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Ravens acquire Maxx Crosby, Chiefs sign Kenneth Walker, Did Tatum exceed expectations?
(28:17) Dolphins sign Malik Willis, Travis Kelce to return to Chiefs

(40:37) A.J. Pierzynski joins the show

(49:12) Ravens AFC favorites to win Super Bowl after Maxx Crosby deal?

(01:08:29) Wemby ‘best player in the world’, Lakers better without LeBron James?

(01:23:18) Take of the Day

(01:25:19) Tua Tagovailoa to the Falcons, Purdy or Baker more impacted by Mike Evans leaving?

(01:47:46) Giants sign Isaiah Likely, Malik Willis to the Dolphins a good thing?

(02:00:09) Raiders sign Tyler Linderbaum, Alec Pierce deserves best Free Agent contract ever?

(02:07:51) Will Paul Skenes dominate tonight vs. Mexico?

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Nuggets beat Lakers, Jayson Tatum to return from Achilles tear, Brou’s NBA MVP Ballot, Title Pie Mar 06, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Nuggets beat Lakers, Are the Lakers not contenders? (10:42) Jayson Tatum to return from achilles tear

(17:57) Brou’s MVP Ballot

(23:08) Title Pie, Ravens or Cowboys a better fit for Maxx Crosby?

(46:16) Chargers or Patriots for A.J. Brown, Expectations for Jayson Tatum?

(01:00:04) Eye Test

(01:06:41) USA vs. Brazil WBC preview

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Bears trade D.J. Moore to Bills, Celtics ‘can win it all’ with Tatum returning, BUD List Mar 05, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Bears trade D.J. Moore to Bills, Jayson Tatum to return from injury

(27:10) Thunder beat Knicks, Should the Steelers wait on Aaron Rodgers?

(41:45) Bucks ‘not waving the white flag’?

(48:34) BUD List

(01:08:40) Vinnie Pasquantino joins the show

(01:22:08) Take of the Day

(01:24:22) Cowboys’ ’leap’, How should Caleb Williams feel about the D.J. Moore trade?

(01:46:07) Frenemies

(01:56:45) D.J. Moore trade impact Josh Allen or Caleb Williams more?

(02:06:31) Bigger story: Knicks loss or SGA’s coat?

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Chiefs trade Trent McDuffie to Rams, Patriots release Stefon Diggs, Nick’s Tiers, Kyler a Viking? Mar 04, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Chiefs trade Trent McDuffie to Rams, Would Kyler Murray make the Vikings contenders?

(25:25) Patriots release Stefon DIggs, A.J.Brown trade offer “laughed off”

(39:07) When should Jeremiyah Love be drafted?

(44:45) Nick’s Tiers

(01:06:45) Seahawks to not tag Kenneth Walker III, Best spot for Trey Hendrickson?

(01:17:51) Take of the Day

(01:21:07) Packed Stats, Shocked by McDuffie and Diggs moves?

(01:44:46) Who should go all-in for Maxx Crosby

(01:55:13) Kyler Murray and Vikings rumors

(02:02:31) Retiring young should be ‘celebrated’

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100 days until 2026 World Cup, Kyler Murray to be released, Chris Richards joins, King of the Hill Mar 04, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Most to Gain/Lose for 2026 World Cup

(24:06) Giannis returns, Will Tatum impact the Celtics’ chemistry?

(40:45) Rashid Shaheed, Mike Evans linked to Bills

(44:29) Chris Richards joins

(56:33) King of the Hill

(01:17:19) World Cup 2026: Who Ya Got?

(01:24:01) Kyler Murray to be released, Danny’s Top 10 NBA Teams

(01:47:43) Maurice Edu joins

(01:57:06) Contenders or Pretenders

(02:05:42) Messi’s Top 100 World Cup Moment

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Knicks beat Spurs, Lu Dort trips Jokic, Cowboys ‘bust the budget’, Chiefs release Jawaan Taylor Mar 02, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Knicks beat Spurs, Jokic tripped, Lakers back on track?

(28:06) Cowboys want to ‘bust the budget’, Patriots need to go all-in?

(43:06) Chiefs release Jawaan Taylor (47:54) Lu Dort ejected, Spurs winning streak snapped, Lakers struggles overstated?

(01:13:32) Vikings QB controversy?

(01:23:14) Rather have Kyler or Tua?

(01:29:04) Knicks’ ceiling, How will Dort’s ejection impact the Thunder?

(01:50:03) Lakers chances, Can Giannis lead the Bucks to the playoffs?

(02:01:53) Can the Cowboys make moves this offseason?

(02:10:36) What does Tua’s NFL future look like?

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We’ve Gone Too Far With the G.O.A.T. Mar 02, 2026

Show notes

Kevin Wildes discusses the importance of using the word G.O.A.T. He cites the most famous G.O.A.T.’s in sports history to explain why he was outraged by an email he received from the New York Times. The subject? “Goat cheese is the GOAT Cheese.”

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George Pickens receives franchise tag, Lakers lose to Suns, Alex Palou joins, Brou’s MVP Ballot Feb 27, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) George Pickens gets franchise tagged, Lakers lose to Suns

(27:57) Over/Under for 49ers, Chargers, Raiders

(41:12) Brou’s MVP Ballot

(47:52) Title Pie

(01:06:30) Should the Vikings sign Aaron Rodgers?

(01:15:44) Alex Palou joins the show

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