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FantasyPros - 4 Second-Year Breakout Candidates (Ep. 2028) May 25, 2026

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Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they break down four second year breakout candidates who you should be targeting in your 2026 fantasy football drafts!

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Hoops Tonight - KNICKS-CAVS REACTION: Jalen Brunson & KAT earn 3-0 lead vs. James Harden & Donovan Mitchell May 25, 2026

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Jason reacts live after Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns facing off against James Harden and Donovan Mitchell.

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Best of the week on The Herd May 23, 2026

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Where Colin was right and where he was wrong

Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to talk about Wemby’s dominance and why the Knicks could be in prime position to finally win their first championship since 1973

He ranks his top 10 players remaining in the NBA playoffs: Find out why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning back-to-back MVP, is NOT the number 1 player right now.

Plus, former Pro Bowl QB Robert Griffin III joins the show reacting to BREAKING NFL NEWS: Aaron Rodgers announces this will be his final season of pro football.

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The Daniel Cormier Show - DC REACTS to Conor McGregor OFFICIALLY making UFC RETURN vs. Max Holloway May 23, 2026

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Max Holloway vs. Conor McGregor 2 is officially the MAIN EVENT of International Fight Week, and Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give his reaction to this major news in the UFC. DC says HE KNEW this fight was going down after having spoke to Holloway several months prior, and insists that losing the BMF title to Charles Oliveira got him closer to this opportunity. Despite many MMA fans and analysts thinking Conor was done with MMA, McGregor officially makes his comeback to the octagon July 11th. DC also argues that Nate Diaz would've been the better fight for Conor, with the Holloway fight coming with a lot more challenges for the former double champ. #Volume

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What's Wright - Best Of - Nick Wright LIGHTS UP Stephen A. Smith for Jaylen Brown threat, Wemby OFFICIALLY BEST PLAYER in the world, SGA Top 5 guard in NBA history? May 23, 2026

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Nick Wright reacts to Victor Wembanyama's historic performance in the San Antonio Spurs' thrilling double overtime win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Has Wemby cemented himself as the best player in the world? Later, Nick reacts to Stephen A. Smith's back-and-forth with Boston Celtics' star guard Jaylen Brown and shares why Stephen A. is acting out of line. Next, Nick debates where SGA ranks among guards in NBA history after winning his second consecutive MVP award. Where does Shai slot in among Stephen Curry, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and the other historic guards? #Volume

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Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Spurs Building A Dynasty, Aaron Rodgers Final Year? Toughest NFL Schedules May 23, 2026

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Colin’s top takes of the week.

First, Colin Cowherd is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss everything in sports & some fun non sports topics at the end. They start off reacting to the news that this season will be Aaron Rodgers' last in the NFL. They compare Rodgers' personality to Tom Brady's and discuss their careers. Next they hit a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is that the only thing that can stop a San Antonio dynasty with Victor Wembanyama? They discuss the Spurs future as well.

Then, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to discuss the toughest NFL schedules, why international games are making travel even harder on teams, why the Bears schedule isn’t as difficult as advertised and why the expansion of the college football playoff will make the regular season better.

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TIMELINE

00:00 Aaron Rodgers & Steelers, Tom Brady

14:39 Giannis to Thunder, Wemby & Spurs

28:30 Toughest schedules

36:30 International NFL games

41:00 Bears schedule

51:00 Expanded college football playoff

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Joe and Jada - AZ talks ‘Doe or Die 3,’ legacy of ‘Illmatic,’ Jay-Z vs. Nas era & shady hip hop industry stories May 23, 2026

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by AZ, the Brooklyn MC and hip hop legend, to celebrate the release of his new album ‘Doe or Die III.’ AZ breaks down how the project came together around the 30th anniversary of 'Do or Die,' tells Joe and Jada about his reunion with Nas on Mass Appeal, their iconic collaboration “Life’s a B***” off ‘Illmatic’ (a song that Joe says had him worried for his career), and the “Mo Money Mo Murder (Homicide)” video shoot that had Nas and Jay-Z hanging out before their industry-shaking beef kicked off. The three also drops gems of industry knowledge, breaking down how, as Jada’s “Why?” song starts, the rap labels are designed the keep the artists in debt.

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Hoops Tonight - CAVS-KNICKS REACTION: Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart's redemption lead Game 2 win vs. Harden & Mitchell May 22, 2026

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Jason reacts live after Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns facing James Harden and Donovan Mitchell in a key game in the third round of the NBA playoffs.

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THE HERD - Hour 1 - Knicks win game 2 against the Cavs, taking a look at SGA, Matt Stafford's new deal with the Rams May 22, 2026

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Colin Cowherd celebrates the Knicks going up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals and explains why Jalen Brunson deserves credit for laying the foundation for this championship opportunity.

He analyzes the criticisms that reigning back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “flops” too much. He cites recent data that suggests he does but points out his success still can’t be denied.

Thoughts on Matt Stafford's 1 year $55 Million dollar extension with the Rams

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THE HERD - Hour 2 - NBA Champion Antonio Daniels joins the show, Bill Belichick is doing damage control May 22, 2026

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NBA Champion Antonio Daniels joins the show to tell Colin why LeBron James should seriously consider leaving the Lakers if he wants to win another championship.

Colin talks about Bill Belichick doing damage control after his first season at UNC

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