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THE HERD - Hour 1 - LeBron James and the Lakers win game 2, thoughts on Wembanyama's injury, Cowboys might trade up Apr 22, 2026

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Colin Cowherd compares LeBron James and Kevin Durant after the Lakers take a 2-0 lead over the Rockets in the playoffs. He highlights LeBron’s ability to elevate his teammates while Durant is a generational scorer.

He talks about reports the Cowboys are considering trading up in the draft but Colin believes that would be a big mistake.

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THE HERD - Hour 2 - Getting ready for the NFL Draft, Todd McShay Apr 22, 2026

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NFL draft analyst Todd McShay joins the show to share with Colin why the Rams are looking at potentially drafting Alabama QB Ty Simpson.

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THE HERD - Hour 3 - Urban Meyer joins The Herd Apr 22, 2026

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3-time National Champion Urban Meyer joins the show to tell Colin why Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is the best player in the entire draft

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Best of The Herd Apr 22, 2026

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He talks about reports the Cowboys are considering trading up in the draft but Colin believes that would be a big mistake.

NFL draft analyst Todd McShay joins the show to share with Colin why the Rams are looking at potentially drafting Alabama QB Ty Simpson. Plus, 3-time National Champion Urban Meyer joins the show to tell Colin why Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is the best player in the entire draft.

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The Lovable Reunion - Kyle Schwarber’s WILD journey to 2016 Cubs World Series roster, amazing Game 7 story | Ross & Rizzo Apr 22, 2026

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David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are joined by former Chicago Cubs teammate Kyle Schwarber to look back at his journey to the MLB, his transition from catcher to outfielder, their hilarious tribute video for Jon Lester before he retired, the 2016 Cubs World Series team, overcoming his season-long injury to rejoin the team against the Cleveland Indians, the emotional Game 7 rain delay, and more incredible stories from his baseball career.

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3 & Out - Mike Vrabel Press Conference Reaction + NFL Pre-Draft Mailbag Apr 22, 2026

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to Mike Vrabel’s latest press conference and breaks down the key takeaways from one of the league’s most respected voices. What stood out, and is everyone ready to move on from the situation?

Later, it’s the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering your questions and hitting on a wide range of topics from around the league.

John dives into the New York Giants and their draft outlook, examining potential strategies, team needs, and how they could approach one of the most important drafts in recent years.

From there, he takes a step back and talks about losing in sports—why it matters, how players handle it, and what separates players that bounce back from those that stay stuck.

Plus, a big-picture look at NFL divisions and how the league stacks up across the board, before getting into the growing conversation around NFL expansion and what it could mean for the future of the sport.

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What's Wright - NBA PLAYOFF REACTION: Knicks & Nuggets CHOKE, LeBron & Lakers CAPITALIZE | Nick Wright Apr 22, 2026

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Nick Wright recaps the opening games from the NBA Playoffs, starting with Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks blowing a late lead against CJ McCollum and the Atlanta Hawks as well as Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets falling to Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves. Then, Nick debates what LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' chances are against the Houston Rockets given Kevin Durant’s injuries and Luka Doncic returning to practice. After, Nick discusses the upcoming NFL Draft and the Cincinnati Bengals trading for Dexter Lawrence. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume

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Sharp or Square - 2026 NFL DRAFT Betting Picks & Predictions - Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and more Apr 21, 2026

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The 2026 NFL Draft starts Thursday in Pittsburgh, with fans and gamblers growing more and more invested as the first round approaches. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft betting guru Derek Brown of FantasyPros to discuss the betting market and give out their favorite picks and predictions.

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Today our trio examines the impact of the Dexter Lawrence trade between the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals, along with the potential for Alabama QB Ty Simpson to go in the first round to the Arizona Cardinals. Plus, we hear more picks and predictions from Derek and Simon about Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love as a potential Top 5 selection, and the the draft stocks of players like Carson Beck, Akheem Mesidor, Spencer Fano, and more. #Volume

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0:07:30 - DEXTER LAWRENCE TRADE IMPACT

0:11:14 - SHEMAR STEWART BENGALS FLASHBACK

0:17:27 - PLAYER EXACT TEAM DRAFT BETS

0:28:10 - 2026 NFL DRAFT BEST BETS

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THE HERD - Hour 1 - The Knicks have a problem, Fernando Mendoza is on a certain level Apr 21, 2026

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Colin Cowherd identifies the major issue the Knicks have after their shocking 4th quarter collapse vs the Hawks in game 2 of their playoff series.

He claims Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is on the same level as Andrew Luck as a prospect ahead of Thursday’s NFL Draft.

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THE HERD - Hour 2 - LeBron James is still underrated, Wembanyama is amazing, Nick Wright Apr 21, 2026

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Colin talks to Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to tell Colin why LeBron James in year 23 and 41 years old is still underrated

Thoughts on Victor Wembanyama winning Defensive Player of the Year

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