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The Richard Sherman Podcast - Ernest Jones IV on Hard Knocks, Seahawks’ Super Bowl mindset, and Sam Darnold Aug 17, 2026

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Ernest Jones IV joins Richard Sherman at Seahawks training camp to break down Seattle’s championship mindset, the evolution of Mike Macdonald’s defense, and why this team is ready to prove the doubters wrong. The two-time Super Bowl champion opens up about why the Seahawks are a perfect fit for HBO’s Hard Knocks, his journey from the Los Angeles Rams to the Tennessee Titans to Seattle, how close he came to being out of football, and why the Seahawks became the perfect landing spot. Ernest also discusses his NFL All-Pro season, his leadership role, playing behind Seattle’s dominant defensive line, and the message behind defending Sam Darnold after a tough loss.

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3 & Out - NFL Preseason Week 2 Reaction: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson SHINE, Cam Ward STRUGGLES, NFL Training Camp Mailbag Aug 17, 2026

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff opens up the Middlekauff Mailbag but first, he breaks down the biggest storylines from around the NFL as the preseason continues.

John dives into the performances of the league's rookie quarterbacks, discussing what actually matters during preseason action and how much fans should read into early results. He takes a closer look at Cam Ward and the expectations surrounding his development as he begins his his second season.

Plus, John shares some of the most interesting coaching nuggets from around the league, including what coaches are saying—and what their comments may really reveal as teams prepare for the regular season.

The conversation also turns to the Dallas Cowboys, examining the latest questions surrounding one of the NFL's most talked-about franchises, before discussing Jayden Daniels and what to expect after his team starting drama with LSU.

From rookie quarterback evaluations and preseason takeaways to coaching insight, the Cowboys, and listener questions, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.

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The Daniel Cormier Show - Islam Makhachev CLAPS BACK at Ian Garry calling him "NERVOUS" before UFC 330 fight Aug 17, 2026

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Islam Makhachev IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier show, this time ahead of arguably the biggest UFC fight of the year in a title fight against Ian Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia! Makhachev breaks down Garry's skills and claims the Shavkat Rakhmonov fight proves that Ian won't be able to handle Islam's grappling. Islam also reflects on the Jack Della Maddalena fight and says he didn't try to submit him in order to secure the double championship, admitting he had many opportunities to finish the fight. Makhachev also tells Cormier that winning a UFC record 17 fights in a row is not his goal, because he plans on it being several more to make the record unbreakable. Plus, don't miss Islam call out DC for being "fat," and still trying to send his son to Dagestan for two to three years! #Volume

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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Jayden Daniels vs. LSU, Mendoza’s Elite Intangibles, Simpson’s Stellar Debut, Can McCaffrey & Dart Stay Healthy? Aug 17, 2026

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on The Volume.

They start with Colin attending the Bears preseason win over the Browns and offer their biggest questions surrounding the Bears in Caleb Williams second season under Ben Johnson (2:00).

They move to Ty Simpson having a great debut for the Rams in his first preseason game and Colin argues that young quarterbacks ending up with head coach like Sean McVay is like hitting the lottery, and that the Rams weren’t crazy to spend a first round pick on a quarterback while Matt Stafford is still the starter (8:00).

They pivot to the 49ers and the highlight trend of Christian McCaffrey getting injured the year after leading the league in touches… which he did last season (16:30).

They also wonder whether Giants QB Jaxson Dart will stay upright after getting smoked during their first preseason game after getting beat up last year (24L15). Colin argues that Fernando Mendoza’s intangibles and work ethic are going to further elevate the Raiders #1 overall pick (32:00).

They wonder who gave Jayden Daniels the terrible advice to send a cease and desist to LSU over his former #5 going to another player (40:00) . They also laud Sam Darnold for becoming the leader of the Seahawks (48:00) and explain why buying the Seahawks may have been the best franchise purchase years (1:00:30).

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Hoops Tonight - Reaction to NBA schedule release + Olivia Miles DOMINATING the WNBA Aug 16, 2026

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Jason reacts to the NBA releasing its primetime schedule, including the opening night games between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, and OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs as well as the Christmas Day slate including the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, and Golden State Warriors. He dives into this star-studded slate to discuss LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, Steph Curry, Jalen Brunson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more. Then he discusses Olivia Miles taking the WNBA by storm in her first season with the Minnesota Lynx.

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The Richard Sherman Podcast - Mike Macdonald on Building a Seahawks Team Nobody Wants to Play, Hard Knocks & Sam Darnold Aug 16, 2026

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Mike Macdonald joins Richard Sherman to discuss how the Seahawks are building a team nobody wants to play. Fresh off a Super Bowl, Coach Macdonald explains Seattle’s “chasing edges” mentality, how the team is avoiding complacency, and why empowering veteran leaders is essential to sustaining a championship standard. Macdonald also shares what Hard Knocks has been like inside the building, why Seattle embraced the cameras, and what he has seen from Sam Darnold as he takes greater command of the offense. They also talk defensive evolution, the NFC West challenge, and the mindset driving the Seahawks into 2026.

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What's Wright - Best Of - Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen DEBATE, Russell Westbrook's ALL-TIME ranking, NBA schedule reaction | Nick Wright Aug 16, 2026

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Nick Wright reacts to Dan Orlovsky's QB rankings including his highly controversial takes (according to this show) on Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes. Later, Nick reacts to Russell Westbrook's retirement and breaks down where the future Hall of Famer ranks all-time among NBA legends - including flashing back to Nick ranking Westbrook 35th in his Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years back in 2022. Next, Nick discusses the NBA releasing their opening day and Christmas schedule and why it shows that after all these years LeBron James is still king. #Volume

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THE HERD BEST OF THE WEEK – Colin Was Right About The 49ers, Nick Wright: LeBron Still Runs The NBA, BOLD NFL Predictions Aug 15, 2026

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Where Colin was right and where he was wrong

He shares his first series of NFL predictions for the upcoming series laying who will be the top 2 teams for each of the divisions.

Plus, Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to tell Colin why the NBA is sending a clear message that LeBron James still remains the face of the league.

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Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Dallas Cowboys Preview, Caleb Williams, Preparing For NFL Season Aug 15, 2026

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Colin’s top takes of the week.

First, Colin is joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1.

They start with Colin attending Bears practice and Caleb Williams looking incredibly fast after dropping 15 pounds and looking far more accurate with his throws and they look for him to make a big jump in his second year with Ben Johnson (3:30).

They also discuss how they each prepare for the NFL season as broadcasters (10:00).

Then, Colin is joined by Matt Mosley, Cowboys insider and host of the Doomsday Podcast.

They discuss Brian Schottenheimer outperforming expectations in the 2025 season, and what his secret sauce is as head coach (22:30). They laud Dak Prescott for his leadership skills and his ability to rise above the pressure of playing quarterback for the Cowboys (27:30).

Finally, they break down how the Cowboys will use their prized rookie safety Caleb Downs and Matt explains why Downs could become one of their best defensive players but shouldn’t be expected to be the savior for the defense (35:00).

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THE HERD - Hour 1 - FOOTBALL IS BACK — MENDOZA’S FIRST NIGHT Aug 14, 2026

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LaVar Arrington and Plaxico Burress fill for Colin

Football is back. Not the real thing yet — this is the appetizer. But last night in Las Vegas, the number one overall pick in the draft put on a helmet and took a snap in an NFL stadium for the first time.

What to take from Drew Allar and the Steelers last night

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