The Herd with Colin Cowherd

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3 & Out - Belichick’s UNC Experiment Could Get WORSE, Russell Wilson Considering TV, Jaguars DEFEND Travis Hunter + NFL Offseason Mailbag May 07, 2026

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to former UNC quarterback Gio Lopez commenting that Bill Belichick seems to coach in college the same way he coached in the NFL.

John also dives into Russell Wilson reportedly weighing his next move between continuing his NFL career with the Jets or stepping into television, discussing what makes sense for the veteran quarterback at this stage of his career.

Plus, Jaguars GM James Gladstone shared his thoughts on Travis Hunter, and John reacts to how the Jags will handle the dynamic two-way star next season.

Later, John discusses the NBA’s decision to stagger playoff games and why the viewing experience matters more than ever in today’s sports landscape.

To wrap things up, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

From football headlines to broader sports conversations, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Joe and Jada - Sheryl Swoopes on WNBA Mt. Rushmore, ICONIC Nike deal, J. Cole in China & Caitlyn Clark’s MVP chances May 07, 2026

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by Sheryl Swoopes, four-time WNBA champion, three-time MVP, and the first player ever signed in the WNBA. Sheryl breaks down how Nike approached her about the first-ever women's signature basketball shoe and how that moment opened doors for every woman who came after her. She talks about growing up in Brownfield, Texas, playing ball with her brother, her mom working the cafeteria and cleaning houses, and why failure was never an option. Sheryl shares the emotional weight of being able to sit down for a nice dinner with her brothers after everything they came from. She gives her take on Geno Auriemma not dapping up Dawn Staley after the Final Four, explains why Black women are always expected to take the higher road, and says that moment put a stain on his legacy. She runs through her top five WNBA players of all time and breaks down why the Indiana Fever have a real shot to win it all with Raven Johnson moving Caitlin Clark off the ball. Joe goes in on J. Cole's one-game basketball career in China, tells stories from his prison basketball league, and Jada announces that he wants in on the next NBA Celebrity All-Star Game.

Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX!

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10:30 Fat Joe roasts J. Cole's China stint

20:00 Cheryl's Nike signature shoe

31:00 Making it out of a small town in Texas

41:30 Gino Auriemma snubbing Dawn Staley

58:00 Top 5 WNBA players all-time

1:02:30 Lisa Leslie & the growth of the WNBA

1:19:00 Hard Rock Bet: WNBA title, MVP bets

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Show Me Something - Sophie Cunningham on Fever's WNBA preseason, Angel Reese love triangle & DRAMA w West Wilson May 07, 2026

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This week on Show Me Something, Sophie Cunningham is officially BACK on the court with the Indiana Fever and already cooking alongside Caitlin Clark in limited preseason minutes.

From rookie debuts and team chemistry, to tunnel fit dilemmas and national TV hype, Sophie gives a real behind-the-scenes look at what WNBA preseason actually feels like (and why it matters more than people think).

Meanwhile, West Wilson is navigating absolute chaos with nude photo leaks, 'Summer House' rumors, and the kind of week that turns into a full-blown “character development arc.” The crew dives into everything from internet drama, 'Summer House' reunion fallout, privacy violations to the reality of owning your mistakes in public.

Plus:
Fever hype is REAL—are we looking at a historic TV season?
Stagecoach vs. Coachella debate gets HEATED
Wild sports drama (Angel Reese love triangle??)
The most unhinged headlines of the week (yes… including a Helen Keller autograph debate)
Would YOU watch an all-steroids Olympics??
A quick look ahead to the Kansas City Chiefs season
And West’s heroic return to… kickball??

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Hello
1:00 - Fever Preseason Preview
2:20 - Indiana Rookie Rundown
4:00 - Kelsey Mitchell MVP years loading
5:00 - Sophie’s on court swag
8:00 - Fever regular season opener
10:00 - Stagecoach vs Coachella
13:00 - Summer House reunion audio leak
15:10 - Checking in with cast mates
17:30 - My nudes leaked….
20:00 - Klay Thompson & Meg Thee Stallion
22:00 - Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini
24:00 - Jalen Duren, Wendell Carter Jr. & Angel Reese
25:30 - Netflix AD Break Running Point
26:30 - West’s Kickball returns BEAST INFECTION 3-0
29:00 - The Enhanced Games athletes on steroids
30:50 - Helen Keller Autograph cards
35:00 - No more athleisure wear?
37:15 - AD BREAK HARD ROCK BET
38:00 - Kansas City Chiefs Futures Preview
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THE HERD - Hour 3 - Rachel Nichols joins The Herd May 06, 2026

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NBA analyst Rachel Nichols joins the show to tell Colin if Austin Reaves and LeBron are enough to carry the Lakers past OKC and why the Timberwolves were successful defensively against Wemby in Game 1

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THE HERD - Hour 1 - Thunder take game 1 over the Lakers, NBA has a flopping problem May 06, 2026

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Thunder beat the Lakers in game and Colin discusses the uphill battle LeBron and the Lakers have including Austin Reaves horrible shooting night

He gives his thoughts on players complaining about the flopping issue in the NBA and if it will ever be fixed

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THE HERD - Hour 2 - Cardinals HC Mike Lafleur stops by The Herd, Joel Embiid will miss game 2 tonight May 06, 2026

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More on the Lakers struggles because of injuries this season

Colin talks to new Cardinals HC Mike Lafleur about the upcoming season, his brother Matt, if he has interest in bringing over Aaron Rodgers and more

He talks about Joel Embiid being unavailable for game 2 against the Knicks tonight

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Best of The Herd May 06, 2026

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Colin Cowherd breaks down the Lakers Game 1 loss to the Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals and explained why Austin Reaves should take much of the blame.

He talks about why SGA's flopping continues to be a bad look for the NBA and if current and former players really want to see LeBron James fail

Plus, NBA analyst Rachel Nichols joins the show to tell Colin if Austin Reaves and LeBron are enough to carry the Lakers past OKC and why the Timberwolves were successful defensively against Victor Wembanyama in Game 1

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The Lovable Reunion - Cubs NUDE batting practice, EXPERT hitting tips & WS Game 7 | John Mallee, Eric Hinske, Ross & Rizzo May 06, 2026

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by their former hitting coaches on the Chicago Cubs, John Mallee and Eric Hinske. They dive deep into the art of being a hitting coach, Joe Maddon’s leadership, and more behind-the-scenes moments from the 2016 World Series run. Plus, don’t miss incredible stories from their MLB coaching careers working with Shohei Ohtani on the Los Angeles Dodgers and Bryce Harper on the Philadelphia Phillies, as well as an iconic recounting of the time the Cubs had nude batting practice.

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3 & Out - NFL vs NBA Draft Mindset, Burrow & Bengals Outlook, Bucs Steal & Mailbag May 06, 2026

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff breaks down the key differences between how NFL and NBA teams approach the draft—from evaluating traits and production to projecting long-term upside in two very different leagues.

John also looks ahead to Cincinnati and asks the big question: is this finally the year for Joe Burrow and the Bengals? What needs to go right, and where do they stack up in a loaded AFC?

Plus, a deep dive into Tampa Bay potentially landing a steal in the draft with Rueben Bain, why the pick could pay off in a big way, and how he fits into the Bucs’ roster moving forward.

To wrap things up, it’s the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering your questions and covering a wide range of topics from around the league.

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Sharp or Square - NFL DRAFT ANALYSIS PART 1: NFC Recap May 06, 2026

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This week we dive into the NFL Draft selection of every team in a special two-part episode, starting with the NFC in this episode, sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.

Today betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter discuss the picks they loved and hated, including the L.A. Rams trading up for Ty Simpson, the Arizona Cardinals paying dearly for Jeremiyah Love, and Caleb Downs going to the Dallas Cowboys.

Plus, our duo argue whether New York Giants coach John Harbaugh is overrated, cover the San Francisco 49ers' incoherent draft strategy, and Simon informs us that the Green Bay Packers could snag A.J. Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles instead of the New England Patriots. #Volume

0:00:00 - START

0:04:00 - ARIZONA CARDINALS DRAFT RECAP

0:06:02 - ATLANTA FALCONS DRAFT RECAP

0:08:02 - CAROLINA PANTHERS DRAFT RECAP

0:10:20 - CHICAGO BEARS DRAFT RECAP

0:13:22 - DALLAS COWBOYS DRAFT RECAP

0:16:12 - DETROIT LIONS DRAFT RECAP

0:19:55 - GREEN BAY PACKERS DRAFT RECAP

0:22:00 - LOS ANGELES RAMS DRAFT RECAP

0:23:50 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS DRAFT RECAP

0:25:50 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS DRAFT RECAP

0:27:50 - NEW YORK GIANTS DRAFT RECAP