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Jason reacts live to Game 7 of the second round NBA playoff series between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down all the angles of Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris, and Jalen Duren against James Harden and Donovan Mitchell -- for a right to face the New York Knicks in the Conference Finals.

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff sahred his thoughts from the weekend and also opens up the mailbag to answer your questions on the biggest storylines around the NFL and college football.

John reacts to the NFL schedule release and discusses which teams benefited most, which franchises got tough draws, and the matchups he’s already looking forward to this season.

He also dives into Fernando Mendoza and why there’s growing buzz around his future, before taking a hard look at the San Francisco 49ers and whether one of the league’s premier rosters is starting to show signs of aging.

Plus, thoughts on the ever-changing streaming landscape and how media rights continue to reshape the NFL viewing experience. John also discusses the Seahawks exploring a potential team sale and what new ownership could mean for the organization moving forward.

To wrap things up, John answers questions about the NFL Draft and the growing impact NIL is having on player development, scouting, and the future of college football.

All that and much more on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk football.

They start with their reactions to the NFL schedule and discuss the 49ers incredibly brutal travel schedule and Colin argues it may be punishment from the league (3:15) and also how the addition of international games and new holiday games has created more tough scheduling (11:00). Colin also pushes back on the idea that the Bears have the toughest schedule (15:45).

They move to Aaron Rodgers finally signing a one year deal with the Steelers and debate what type of season to expect from the veteran (27:30). 

They pivot to college football looking to expand to a 24 team playoff and Colin explains why it will encourage teams to schedule better opponents during the season and will create a better regular season even if it creates more blowouts in the playoff (38:30). They also push back on the fan backlash to more NFLgames  being broadcast on streaming services (49:00).

Finally, they examine the terrible quality of the games on the Sunday Night Football schedule and debate whether the NFL’s partnership with NBC could be nearing its end soon (1:00:00). 

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Jason reacts to the upcoming NBA Western Conference Finals between the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down all the angles including the regular season matchups between San Antonio and Oklahoma City, the problems Victor Wembanyama creates, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can solve them, Chet Holmgren's importance, if Stephon Castle can be successful enough offensively, and more, before making his prediction.

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Jason reacts live after a pair of Game 6s from the second round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down how Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs try and close out Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves plus Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons trying to stay alive against James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Former NFL stars and LSU legends Jarvis Landry and Leonard Fournette sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the most ANTICIPATED NFL games from the upcoming NFL schedule release. Landry gets EXCITED about the return of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, as the guys also dive into the potential Cam Ward vs. Sheduer Sanders showdown when the Tennessee Titans take on the Cleveland Browns. Fournette opens up about how much he HATED playing overseas in London, revealing the grueling schedule of international NFL games. Leonard mentions how the younger him would have RESPECTED Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for the Dianna Russini DRAMA. Juice and Lenny also debate over who was the better wide receiver Calvin Johnson or Antonio Brown after a questionable take on TikTok. The guys also take on some of the GREATEST college football tapes of all time, including Tavon Austin, Lamar Jackson, and Reggie Bush, determining if they are overrated or underrated.

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Join Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, Scott Bogman, and special guest Scott Pianowksi as they take part in a PPR mock draft to help you prepare for the 2026 fantasy football season!

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Redraft Preparation - 0:01:14

Mock Draft Wizard - 0:03:50

Bijan Robinson - 0:04:35

Jahmyr Gibbs - 0:05:03

Ashton Jeanty - 0:06:30

Jonathan Taylor & Drake London - 0:08:10

Malik Nabers - 0:09:02

Chase Brown - 0:09:51

Brock Bowers - 0:10:27

Omarion Hampton - 0:11:22

Tetairoa McMillan - 0:12:08

Early QB Thoughts - 0:12:45

Kenneth Walker & Colston Loveland - 0:13:42

Devonta Smith & Zay Flowers - 0:15:17

Emeka Egbuka & Derrick Henry - 0:16:10

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Jameson Williams & Christian Watson - 0:19:10

Cam Skattebo & David Montgomery - 0:21:17

Brian Thomas & Ricky Pearsall - 0:22:10

Kyle Pitts & Chuba Hubbard - 0:22:52

D'Andre Swift - 0:23:50

Harold Fannin - 0:25:51

Caleb Williams & Quintin Johnston - 0:26:35

Blake Corum - 0:27:22

Jaxson Dart - 0:28:34

Dak Prescott - 0:29:34

Brock Purdy - 0:30:17

Jonathon Brooks - 0:30:52

Emmett Johnson - 0:32:33

Roster Reviews and Analysis - 0:32:56

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Where Colin was right and where he was wrong

Colin gives us his Top 10 QBs heading into the 2026 season

He talks to Albert Breer about the NFL 2026 schedule release

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Join Ryan Wormeli, Derek Brown, and Jake Ciely as they high four fantasy football draft day values that the experts love to target in 2026!

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Jason reacts to the recent NBA discourse around LeBron James, his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, and whether or not it was a failure.

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Colin Cowherd goes ALL IN on the release of the 2026 NFL schedule! He breaks down why this is shaping up to be the best NFL season to date with the best teams playing in the biggest games.

Colin explains how the 49ers ended up with a brutal schedule and why people are overreacting when they claim the Bears ended up with the leagues’ “toughest” schedule.

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More on the NFL 2026 schedule and if the Chargers social media team went too far

Looking at the NFL teams that don't have prime time games next season

Colin also talks about what makes NFL dynasties 

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3-time Pro Bowl QB Matt Hasselbeck joins the show and tells Colin he believes the Raiders are going to sit number 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza behind QB Kirk Cousins to start the season

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Colin Cowherd goes ALL IN on the release of the 2026 NFL schedule! He breaks down why this is shaping up to be the best NFL season to date with the best teams playing in the biggest games.

Colin explains how the 49ers ended up with a brutal schedule and why people are overreacting when they claim the Bears ended up with the leagues’ “toughest” schedule.

Plus, 3-time Pro Bowl QB Matt Hasselbeck joins the show and tells Colin he believes the Raiders are going to sit number 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza behind QB Kirk Cousins to start the season.

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to the NFL officially releasing the full schedule and breaks down the biggest takeaways from the 2026 slate. Which teams got favorable draws, who got buried with tough stretches, and what stood out most from the schedule release?

John also dives into the Week 1 lineup, highlighting the best matchups around the league and the games fans should already have circled on the calendar.

Plus, a look at the changing NFL media landscape as Amazon continues to reshape Thursday Night Football and Netflix expands its NFL strategy with more special event games. What do these streaming moves mean for the future of how fans consume football?

And could Wednesday NFL games become a real thing? John discusses the possibility and whether the league is pushing the limits of the weekly football calendar.

All that and much more on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Jason reacts live after Game 5 of the second round NBA playoff series between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down how Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris try and flip the momentum of the series against James Harden and Donovan Mitchell who are trying to steal a game in Detroit.

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Before the full 2026 NFL schedule releases tonight, hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by longtime producer Matt Mitchell for a special NFL Mailbag episode. Together they discuss the new contract extension for Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane, the Pittsburgh Steelers' drama surrounding Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers, along with Kyler Murray as a Minnesota Viking.

We also hear about John Harbaugh's expectations with the New York Giants, an NFL Thanksgiving Day that includes the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills, plus Chad's fear of "dead small- to medium-sized animals." #Volume

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Thoughts on the Cavs winning game 5 against the Pistons to go up 3-2

Colin Cowherd argues the 49ers are the team that will take a big step back this season as we prepare for the full release of the NFL schedule.

Colin also addresses a report that LeBron James was upset with the Lakers and what this tells us about his future with the historic franchise.

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Even though the Cavs are up 3-2, Cleveland should not get too excited considering James Harden's playoff history

More on LeBron James being upset with the Lakers

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NBA Champion Channing Frye joins the show to pushback against some of the criticisms of LeBron James and why the Knicks are a serious title contender.

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Colin Cowherd argues the 49ers are the team that will take a big step back this season as we prepare for the full release of the NFL schedule.

Colin also addresses a report that LeBron James was upset with the Lakers and what this tells us about his future with the historic franchise.

Plus, NBA Champion Channing Frye joins the show to pushback against some of the criticisms of LeBron James and why the Knicks are a serious title contender.

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by comedian, impressionist, and former Saturday Night Live cast memberJay Pharaoh. Jay breaks down his upbringing in Chesapeake, VA, the pressure of joining SNL at 22, and how landing the Obama impression turned things around. Jay chops it up about his years on the road with Charlie Murphy, Jay-Z’s reaction to Jay’s impression of him, why Richard Pryor is in a tier ABOVE his top five comedians of all time, how big it would be for Eddie Murphy to return to stand-up, his Rick Ross furniture store skit, Katt Williams’ farm, and Plus, he quizzes Jadakiss on his Verzuz battle against Dipset, Fat Joe on the now-squashed 50 Cent beef, and Joe reveals he now has a “glizzy fan club” at Knicks games. Jay also breaks down his upcoming rap album 'The Odyssey’ and plays two tracks (“You Got Me” and “Da Man”) live for Joe and Jada.

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff opens up the mailbag to answer your biggest football questions and dive into some of the hottest debates around the NFL and college football.

Why are NFL teams willing to give up home games for international matchups, and what does the league really gain from expanding globally? John breaks down the business side of the NFL’s international push and why owners continue to buy in.

He also discusses whether Andy Reid and Sean Payton have lost some of their offensive edge, examining how the league has evolved and whether even the best play-callers eventually get caught by changing trends.

Plus, would an NFL Draft Lottery actually work? John looks at the pros, cons, and whether the league could ever seriously consider changing the current draft format.

And in the college football world, can Auburn realistically become a powerhouse program again? John talks about what it would take for the Tigers to return to national relevance in today’s NIL and transfer portal era.

All that and much more on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with the DC Show, this time the champ sits down with MMA superstar Francis Ngannou ahead of his fight against Philipe Lins on Saturday's Netflix MVP card. DC talks to the former UFC heavyweight champion about his CRAZY JOURNEY from Cameroon to France as a young man, and what it took to get to Paris 14 months later. Ngannou talks about his upbringing in Cameroon, and why he had to work in sand mines at just nine years old. DC and Francis go through his MMA journey and how transitioned from boxing into MMA and then eventually become a UFC champion. Francis also talks about the tragedy of losing his son Kobe, and how both DC and Francis have dealt with losing children. And don't miss Cormier and Ngannou talk about his Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua boxing fights and the reason why he decided to leave the UFC for the PFL. #Volume

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John Middlekauff previews the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink and dives into his favorite bets heading into major championship weekend. John breaks down why Cameron Young is his pick to win the PGA Championship, and what a potential Scottie vs Rory Sunday showdown could mean for golf. John also discusses the pressure surrounding Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm after disappointing Masters performances and the ongoing LIV Golf uncertainty hanging over both stars heading into the second major of the year. John reacts to the PGA Championship pairings, gives his favorite best bets for the weekend, and answers mailbag questions about the best PGA Tour courses to watch on TV, driver struggles for amateur golfers, Jon Rahm’s future, and the PGA Tour leaving Hawaii.

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Colin Cowherd believes the Spurs are in the early stages of a dynasty after their blow out win over the Timberwolves taking a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series.

He takes a look at the strength of schedule for the Bears and why having a good coach matters in this situation

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Colin turns his attention to the NFL and lays out his criteria for the top 10 QBs in the league right now. He defends having Sam Darnold on the list and not Dak Prescott.

Plus, Jason Timpf from Hoops Tonight explains why it’s the Lakers organization that has been disappointing, not LeBron James as the potential for LeBron to leave LA starts to grow.

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Colin talks to Chris Broussard about Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs taking a 3-2 lead against the Timerbwolves, what to expect from the Lakers going forward, the Sixers firing their GM Daryl Morey, and more

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Colin Cowherd believes the Spurs are in the early stages of a dynasty after their blow out win over the Timberwolves taking a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series.

Colin turns his attention to the NFL and lays out his criteria for the top 10 QBs in the league right now. He defends having Sam Darnold on the list and not Dak Prescott.

Plus, Jason Timpf from Hoops Tonight explains why it’s the Lakers organization that has been disappointing, not LeBron James as the potential for LeBron to leave LA starts to grow.

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Jason reacts live after Game 5 of the second round NBA playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down Victor Wembanyama being back in the game, Stephon Castle's performance, Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert attempting to steal a road game, and more.

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Today we bring you the author of one of the world's most epic gambling stories. Award-winning writer Kit Chellel is a reporter for Bloomberg & Businessweek Magazine, where he covers sports betting and financial scandals. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and the Chicago Tribune, among many other prestigious publications. Most importantly for today, he’s the author of the wonderful new book LUCKY DEVILS: The True Story of Three Rebel Gamblers Who Beat the Odds & Changed the Game, available now wherever books are sold.

Today he discusses the wild and raucous story that began in late 1970s Las Vegas, a tale described by critics as “a rollicking true story of a trio of gamblers hell-bent on beating the house.” Kit has spent years covering the exploits of a team of professional gamblers, including the infamous Billy Walters and horseracing kingpin Bill Benter, and has grown nearly as familiar with the world of betting as our hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Kit also discusses what it's like covering the secret world of the biggest gamblers in the world, and how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world of sports betting and casino wagering. #Volume

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Anthony Rizzo and David Ross are joined by former 2016 Chicago Cubs teammates Albert Almora, Matt Szczur, and Chris Coghlan to share never told stories of their World Series team. The guys reminisce about their hatred of the St. Louis Cardinals as the Cubs went from bottom feeder to World Series contenders, Chris being traded away and traded back to the Cubs during the championship season, Matt lending his bat to Rizzo to break his playoff slump, and Albert scoring the go-ahead pinch run in extra innings of Game 7 against the Cleveland Indians.

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Nick Wright reacts to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers being swept by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Is this the end of LeBron in Los Angeles? Where could we see LeBron next.. New York? Golden State? Back in Cleveland? Later, Nick reacts to Victor Wembanyama NOT being suspended following his ejection from Game 4 of the San Antonio Spurs series with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Who does Nick have winning Game 5? Next, Nick shares his prediction for Cavaliers-Pistons with the series even at 2-2 as well as his thoughts on Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals... is this the year New York returns to the NBA Finals? #Volume

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The Lakers season comes to a crushing end after being swept by the Thunder in the NBA Playoffs, and Colin Cowherd breaks down what’s next for the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, and the franchise’s championship future

Colin also previews the upcoming NFL season, explaining why the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants could become surprise playoff contenders after disappointing 2025 campaigns

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Then Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to defend LeBron James against people calling for him to take pay cut and discusses expectations for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills after another heartbreaking playoff exit

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Colin discusses the NBA playoffs so far including who will probably come out of the East, what to offer to get Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason, and more

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The Lakers season comes to a crushing end after being swept by the Thunder in the NBA Playoffs, and Colin Cowherd breaks down what’s next for the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, and the franchise’s championship future. Can the Lakers rebuild around Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron and return to championship contention?

Colin also previews the upcoming NFL season, explaining why the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants could become surprise playoff contenders after disappointing 2025 campaigns.

Then Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to defend LeBron James against people calling for him to take pay cut and discusses expectations for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills after another heartbreaking playoff exit.

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into the idea of an NFL Draft Lottery and whether the league should consider changing the current draft order system. Would it help competitive balance, or create even more problems for struggling franchises?

John also reacts to the Cowboys and Giants landing the Week 1 Sunday Night Football spotlight and what the matchup says about the NFL’s biggest brands and scheduling priorities.

Plus, the Seahawks are still searching for new ownership, and John breaks down what potential changes at the top could mean for the future of the franchise.

The conversation then shifts to quarterback battles, as J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray become the focus in the Vikings’ QB competition. Who has the edge, and what’s the best path forward for Minnesota?

To wrap things up, it’s the Middlekauff Mailbag, with John answering your questions and covering a wide range of NFL topics.

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by award-winning filmmaker and showrunner Kenya Barris, the visionary behind ‘Black-ish,’ ‘Girls Trip,’ and more. Barris breaks down his new Amazon Prime documentary on NBA legend Jerry West and describes The Logo’s “basketball trinity” of himself, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant as players who would die on the court. Joe and Jada chop it up with Barris about his upcoming collaboration with Fat Joe, the blessing and curse of being a voice for Black Hollywood, and why Ryan Coogler, Issa Rae, and Antoine Fuqua earning at the highest level makes room for everyone behind them. They also get into why it’s important to keep your circle small, the entitlement that comes with proximity to success, jealousy being the most dangerous thing you can have around you, and men needing to remember how to carry themselves like men. Plus, Joe tells a wild story about almost snitching to James Dolan at the Garden, they commiserate on the negativity surrounding social media, debate the Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars moment, and break down their respect for Tyler, The Creator and Top Dawg.

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5:00 Joe treats the Knicks games like the club

9:00 Kenya & Joe collaborating on new show

18:00 Why Kenya has NEVER felt jealous

22:30 Kenya shouts out Ryan Coogler, Issa Rae & Antoine Fuqua

34:30 Fat Joe's hilarious advice after Kenya's divorce

44:00 Kenya on his new Jerry West documentary

48:30 Breaking down the Joe and Jada dynamic

1:00:30 Joe talks his talk about the podcast game

1:13:00 Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars incident

1:16:30 Joe was ready to snitch at the Knicks game

1:24:30 The TRUE rules around snitching

1:29:30 Top Dawg & L.A. street politics

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk all things football.

They start with the renewed discussions between Notre Dame & USC to potentially revive their rivalry after many top schools won’t schedule Notre Dame and why the new NIL business model of college sports & their lack of quality opponents  has forced Notre Dame to the table (2:00). They also react to an ex UNC quarterback’s disparaging comments about the atmosphere Bill Belichick created and explain why the “Patriot Way” doesn’t work with 18 year olds (8:30).

They move to the NFL & discuss the weird situation developing between the Steelers and still unsigned Aaron Rodgers amongst some of their other strange personnel decisions, and Colin predicts the Steelers could be an absolute mess within five years (16:30). 

They react to a recent article by The Athletic ranking the top NFL rosters and debate whether the Bills deserve to be ranked at #3 (28:00). Finally, they pivot to NFL win totals, and give their thoughts on the Patriots, 49ers, Vikings, Packers, Bengals and more (34:00). 

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Colin Cowherd reacts to Victor Wembanyama getting ejected for the first time in his career and why despite all their talent, the Spurs and Wemby aren’t ready to seriously contend for titles yet

Thoughts on the Knicks sweeping the Sixers

Tonight might be the last time we see LeBron James in a Lakers jersey

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Colin shares this week’s Where Colin Was Right, Where Colin Was Wrong: He tells you why he was right about Aaron Rodgers but wrong about the Knicks.

He talks to former NBA forward Brian Scalabrine about the playoff games ever the weekend including Wemby being ejected

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Jason Timpf from Hoops Tonight joins the show in studio to tell Colin why LeBron James’ time with the Lakers is coming to an end

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Colin Cowherd reacts to Victor Wembanyama getting ejected for the first time in his career and why despite all their talent, the Spurs and Wemby aren’t ready to seriously contend for titles yet.

Colin shares this week’s Where Colin Was Right, Where Colin Was Wrong: He tells you why he was right about Aaron Rodgers but wrong about the Knicks.

Plus, Jason Timpf from Hoops Tonight joins the show in studio to tell Colin why LeBron James’ time with the Lakers is coming to an end.

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Jason reacts live to a pair of Game 4s from the second round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs trying to get a 3-1 lead against Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and the Minnesota Timberwolves before discussing Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the New York Knicks trying to eliminate Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers.

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff is joined by Jackson Groff for a deep dive into the future of college football and the loaded 2027 quarterback class. The guys discuss the growing pressure surrounding Arch Manning and whether the expectations tied to his name are already shaping the draft conversation years in advance.

They also break down the debate between Dante Moore and Arch Manning, evaluating their skill sets, upside, and who could ultimately emerge as the top quarterback prospect. Plus, a look at other rising 2027 QB names to know, including CJ Carr and John Mateer, and how the next wave of quarterback talent is shaping up across the country.

John and Jackson also discuss Notre Dame’s upcoming schedule, the importance of the USC rivalry, and why those marquee matchups still matter in the changing landscape of college football.

And with NIL continuing to dominate the conversation, the guys react to rumors surrounding a potential NIL salary cap and what it could mean for recruiting, roster building, and the future of the sport.

All that and much more on this episode of 3 & Out.

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Join Joe Pisapia, Scott Bogman and guest Bob Harris of FootballGuys as they draft or pass on these 12 high-upside fantasy football picks for the 2026 season. Does New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough push for top-12 numbers?

Is Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rico Dowdle the runaway top back in the City of Bridges? Plus, will New York Giants TE Isaiah Likely finally walk the walk? 

The Pros disclose when to target and avoid these hot names!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Malik Willis - 0:01:57

Tyler Shough - 0:07:40

Bhayshul Tuten - 0:11:58

Hard Rock Bet - 0:15:29

Jadarian Price - 0:16:42

Rico Dowdle - 0:22:44

Emeka Egbuka - 0:27:24

FantasyPros Dynasty Draft Simulator - 0:30:52

Alec Pierce - 0:31:39

Parker Washington - 0:36:50

Jalen Coker - 0:41:17

Makai Lemon - 0:43:29

Isaiah Likely - 0:47:04

Oronde Gadsden II - 0:51:32

Outro - 0:56:07

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Nick Wright reacts to the incident between Draymond Green and Charles Barkley on ‘Inside the NBA’ when discussing the outlook for Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and the Golden State Warriors. Later, Nick reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's flopping in the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 1 win over LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs. Next, Nick reacts to Jaylen Brown's bizarre Twitch livestream following the Boston Celtics' Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Playoffs, where he made comments about Joel Embiid and the referees. Does Brown want out of Boston? Could the Celtics send Brown to Milwaukee in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo? #Volume

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Jason reacts live after a pair of Game 3s from the second round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down if LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and the Los Angeles Lakers can get a win at home against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder. Then he discusses James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers trying the same against Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons.

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Daniel Cormier IS BACK, live from octagon side at UFC 328 after Sean Strickland SHOCKED THE MMA WORLD with a decision win over Khamzat Chimaev to reclaim the UFC middleweight championship. DC breaks down Sean's performance and what the victory means for him and Khamzat going forward. Cormier also talks Joshua Van's impressive TKO victory over Tatsuro Taira. DC goes in on why Van's win was so important in his quest to continue to defend the title. Plus, hear Cormier talk King Green's submission vs. Jeremy Stephens, Sean Brady's dominant performance vs. Joaquin Buckley, Jim Miller getting another win, and so much more! #Volume 

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