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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:

Tom Brady likes Josh Allen, Joe Burrow says Bengals "built to beat" Chiefs, Ranking rookie QBs Apr 12, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Tom Brady likes Josh Allen, Cowboys offseason grade and Cam Newton on Lamar Jackson: "Win the ugly games"

(20:20) Joe Burrow on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs: "Built to beat them"

(31:19) Coach Eric Mangini give his rookie QB rankings

(39:15) Who should the Lakers want to play: Warriors or Kings? /76ers unveil Allen Iverson statue

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Nikola Jokic is MVP frontrunner, Texans hype, Could Tom Brady return to playing in the NFL? Apr 11, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Tom Brady talks about a way he could potentially return to football. Did Nikola Jokic lock up MVP last night?

(24:48) Are the Texans getting too much hype?

(32:26) Are the Steelers setup to succeed with Russell Wilson?

(37:48) Tom Brady: “To come in for a little bit, like MJ coming back… I wouldn’t be opposed to it”

(44:26) Broussard's Under Duress List

(57:40) Is Caleb Williams can’t miss?

(1:04:47) Nick’s NBA Medals

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Giannis Antetokounmpo injured, Nick's NBA Tiers & QB Categories, Could Cowboys draft QB high? Apr 10, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Giannis Antetokounmpo injured. Lakers fall to Warriors 134-120

(23:04) Cowboys are reportedly a "sleeper" in the QB market this NFL Draft

(33:44) "Do Your Job" signs are taken down in New England. Right move for the Jerod Mayo era?

(39:00) Suns trailed 35-4 in 1st quarter of Clippers loss

(43:34) Nick's latest NBA Tiers

(56:20) Nick reintroduces his QB categories

(1:04:05) Nick's NBA Medals

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UConn wins back-to-back titles, Tua's potential payday, This the end of the Warriors Big 3? Apr 09, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Surprised UConn beat Purdue so easily?

(24:26) Is this the last year with the Warriors Big 3 of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green?

(33:14) Does Tua Tagovailoa deserve a massive payday?

(38:42) Must-win NBA games tonight

(44:13) Nick reveals his NBA player rankings

(56:39) UConn Huskies win their 6th National Championship

(1:04:50) Who will have a bigger game tonight: LeBron James or Steph Curry?

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Micah Parsons "has worn thin" on Cowboys, John Calipari & Arkansas, Caitlin Clark still the GOAT? Apr 08, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Should Caitlin Clark still be in the GOAT conversation after loss? Report: John Calipari is finalizing a deal to become the Arkansas HC /Can Purdue upset UConn?

(24:26) Is Micah Parsons part of the problem or solution for the Cowboys? Report says he "has worn thin" with Dallas

(32:59) Is Nick changing his Bucks as his NBA title pick?

(38:01) Chris Simms: Bills would not trade Stefon Diggs to the Chiefs

(43:59) Nick's latest Mock Draft

(58:09) Bronny James declares for the Draft and enters the transfer portal

(1:03:56) Nick's UFL Medals / Purdue vs UConn for Men's NCAA Championship

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Lakers 5-1 road trip, Caleb Williams expectations, Stefon Diggs to have monster season with Texans? Apr 04, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Bills GM speaks on Stefon Diggs trade. Can C.J. Stroud challenge Patrick Mahomes?

(22:38) What did the LeBron James and the Lakers prove on 5-1 road trip?

(33:24) What does a successful rookie year for Caleb Williams look like?

(37:31) Time to officially worry about Doc Rivers and the Bucks?

(43:55) Broussard's Under Duress List

(57:09) Will Russell Wilson silence doubters this season?

(1:03:31) Nick's NBA Medals

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Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Texans, Nick's NBA Tiers, Josh Allen & C.J. Stroud's potential now? Apr 03, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Bills trade Stefon Diggs to the Texans

(21:37) Will Josh Allen take a step back this year? /How high is C. J. Stroud's ceiling this year?

(33:41) Time to hit the panic button for the Bucks?

(38:33) Do the Bills need to trade for or draft a top WR?

(43:28) Nick's NBA Tiers

(56:19) Is the AFC East the Jets and Aaron Rodgers' division to win?

(1:02:57) Nick's NBA Medals /Victor Wembanyama has 9 blocks against Jokic and Nuggets

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Caitlin Clark & Iowa defeats LSU, Nick's NBA player rankings, Could Patriots draft J.J. McCarthy? Apr 02, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Caitlin Clark and Iowa defeated Angel Reese and LSU to reach Final Four

(25:23) Report: Patriots exec wants J.J. McCarthy. Are people sleeping on Jalen Hurts and the Eagles?

(34:11) Carson Wentz signs a 1-year deal with the Chiefs to backup Patrick Mahomes

(38:28) What will be a successful season for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets?

(44:07) Nick reveals his NBA player rankings

(56:26) Is Mavs vs. Warriors tonight a must-win game?

(1:02:59) Nick's NBA Medals

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LeBron & Lakers title chances, Final Four & UConn dominance, Can Luka Doncic win MVP? Apr 01, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Chances LeBron James wins another title? /Joel Embiid returning to the 76ers from injury

(21:32) UConn Men's dominance, NC State Final Four run, Is Zach Edey an NBA caliber player?

(34:27) Should Victor Wembanyama win DPOY despite the Spurs record?

(38:59) Could Luka Doncic win MVP?

(44:12) Nick reveals his latest NBA mock draft

(56:48) Is tonight vs LSU a must-win for Caitlin Clark?

(1:03:17) Nick's UFL Medals /Could the Cowboys reunite with Ezekiel Elliott?

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Warriors & Celtics are struggling, Nick's NBA Title Pie, What is Brock Purdy's next deal worth? Mar 29, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Worried about the top seeded Celtics? /Has Damian Lillard’s first season with Bucks been a disappointment? /Believe in the Pelicans?

(22:05) Are the Warriors able to re-focus for a playoff run?

(33:40) Can anyone beat UCONN men’s basketball? Will they repeat?

(38:17) Does Brock Purdy need the 49ers to keep Brandon Aiyuk?

(43:39) Nick’s NBA Title Pie

(56:28) Better chance for Paul George to win a title: Clippers or 76ers?

(1:01:29) Nick’s NBA Medals /Eagles trade Haason Reddick to Jets

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