First Things First

00:00 How did Big Ben look in his first game back since surgery?

10:55 Who needs to be more accountable: Baker or Odell?

25:01 Nuggets/Clippers Game 7 preview.

35:45 What’d you make of Bruce Arians calling out Tom Brady after the Bucs’ Week 1 loss?

45:31 What will it mean for Kawhi and the Clippers if they lose Game 7 tonight?

57:08 Mike McCarthy after Cowboys’ Week 1 loss: “Our honeymoon is over. It’s time to win games.”

1:05:50 What do you make of Kevin Stafanski’s comments on the disconnect between Baker and Odell?

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00:00 Is it too soon to be worried about Brady and the Bucs after their Week 1 loss?

12:09 What’d you make of the offensive pass interference call on Michael Gallup?

23:21 What did you make of Cam Newton’s Patriots debut?

33:22 Drawing A Blank

43:19 Michael Vick joins to discuss Brady’s Bucs debut.

56:40 How surprising was it that Philadelphia lost to Washington in their season opener?

1:09:05 Final thoughts on the NFL Week 1 action.

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00:00 Chiefs take Texans in NFL Season Opener

24:12 Bucs face Saints on Sunday - watch on FOX

44:56 Harden's sad performance contributes to game 4 loss vs Lakers

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00:00 Raptors/Celtics

23:54 TNF Chiefs/Texans

32:45 Kawhi's Clippers

49:00 Belichick & Cam

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9:19 DeAndre Hopkins gets contract extension

25:52 Lakers take lead

50:00 Will Giannis stay in Milwaukee?

1:07:21 Fournette's real QB in Brady

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00:00 What did the Clippers’ comeback tell you about their series with the Nuggets?

9:33 Are the Cowboys built to win the NFC?

20:20 Is the Clippers/Nuggets series over if Kawhi and PG continue to play the way they did last night?

31:45 What do you make of Cam Newton’s latest comments about Bill Belichick?

42:36 Who needs to have a bigger Game 3: Harden or Westbrook?

51:23 Nuggets/Clippers Game 3 recap

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00:00 More confident in the Rockets or the Lakers with the series tied 1-1?

11:50 Can Deshaun Watson carry the Texans to a Super Bowl after signing a 4-year/$160M extension?

18:40 Can the Bucks win the series with the Heat if Giannis plays?

29:32 Greg Jennings joins to discuss Deshaun Watson’s extension.

40:05 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the Rockets/Lakers series.

50:25 Do the Nuggets deserve more credit for Game 2 win or do the Clippers deserve more blame for the loss?

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00:00 Can the Raptors use this momentum to win this series?

34:30 Were the Nuggets gassed from Tuesday's Game 7 or are the Clippers this good?

46:09 Does Cam named starting QB & team captain give you more confidence in the Pats this season?

55:38 What do the Rockets need to do to upset the Lakers in semifinals?

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00:00 What did you make of the wild finish in the Rockets’ Game 7 win over the Thunder?

11:35 What did you think of the Heat/Bucks Game 2 finish?

22:59 Leonard Fournette agrees to deal with the Bucs.

31:20 Should Aaron Rodgers feel an obligation to mentor Jordan Love?

41:22 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 How impressive was the Nuggets’ 3-1 comeback in their series with the Jazz?

11:32 Do the Saints need to do whatever it takes to get Alvin Kamara on the field in Week 1?

22:15 What are your expectations for Gronk returning to the NFL after taking a year off?

30:19 Could the Celtics go on a title run after jumping to a 2-0 lead over the Raptors?

39:54 Michael Vick joins to discuss the negotiations between Alvin Kamara and the Saints.

49:13 Antoine Walker joins to discuss the Nuggets 80-78 win over the Jazz.

58:51 Any chance the Nuggets can upset the Clippers in Game 1?

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00:00 Was Game 6 more about the Thunder being clutch or the Rockets wilting under pressure?

12:49 Bill Belichick: “Nobody works harder than Cam does.”

24:00 No Huddle

33:45 Chris Broussard joins to recap the Rockets/Thunder game.

43:52 Michael Vick joins to discuss Belichick commenting on Cam Newton’s work ethic.

53:28 Heat defeat Bucks 115-104 to take Game 1.

1:01:36 Stories to Start Your Morning

1:15:20 Final thoughts on Rockets/Thunder Game 6.

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00:00 What did the Clippers prove by closing out the Mavs in Game 6?

13:25 What impressed you the most about the Lakers in Game 5?

22:53 No Huddle

35:20 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the Clippers advancing after closing out the Mavs.

45:17 Chris Broussard returns to discuss the Lakers/Blazers series.

56:10 Tom Brady on facing the Saints Week 1: “We’re going to be tested by a great football team.”

1:02:20 Stories to Start Your Morning

1:17:14 Nick, Jenna, Brandon, and Kevin share their final thoughts on the Clippers/Mavs + Lakers/Blazers series.

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00:00 Report: NBA players decide to resume playoffs with games expected to restart today or Saturday.

14:40 Doc Rivers: Players “really looking forward to” resuming playoffs, but “they thought it was over.

24:50 Cam Newton on if he feels like the Pats starting QB: “Absolutely not… I have so much I need to get better at.”

34:47 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the NBA restarting the playoffs after the boycott.

45:21 Stories to Start Your Morning

56:55 Vincent Goodwill joins the show

1:09:48 Is there any chance the Blazers can force a Game 6 with no Damian Lillard?

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00:00 Games postponed after Bucks boycott in response to Jacob Blake shooting.

12:30 What was your reaction to how yesterday’s boycott played out?

24:42 Shams Charania: Lakers & Clippers voted to boycott the rest of the NBA playoffs.

38:14 NBA Board of Governors and players set to simultaneously meet today.

53:47 Jim Jackson joins the show

1:04:00 Report: LeBron James called for owners to take action in players’ meeting last night.

1:14:58 Mets LF Dominic Smith: “The most difficult part is to see that people still don’t care.”

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00:00 Did the Clippers prove they’re title contenders after their 43-point win over the Mavs last night?

10:33 Raptors discussed boycotting Game 1 against the Celtics after the shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Wisconsin.

21:55 Marcus Morris denies that step on Luka Dončić’s sprained ankle was intentional: “I’m not apologizing.”

31:00 Enes Kanter joins the show.

44:15 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the Clippers/Mavs series.

55:01 Drawing A Blank

1:03:08 Paul George discusses how the bubble has affected his mental health. 

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00:00 Is the Blazers' run officially over after falling into a 3-1 hole against the Lakers?

9:27 Pats QB coach Jedd Fisch on Cam Newton: “We’re not even on 4 weeks yet… and he’s able to function and run the offense.”

19:29 Any chance the Clippers can bounce back tonight if Paul George continues to struggle?

30:50 Drawing A Blank

38:32 Stories to Start Your Morning

50:58 Did LeBron retake his throne as the best player in basketball over the last 2 games?

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00:00 Nick, Jenna, Kevin, and new FTF co-host Brandon Marshall recap the Mavericks 135-133 OT win over the Clippers.

13:18 Did LeBron finally activate playoff mode during his 38-12-8 performance in the Lakers’ Game 3 win?

23:00 Are you surprised the Ravens were so quick to release Earl Thomas after his altercation with teammate Chuck Clark?

30:55 What do you make of Doc Rivers calling the Clippers ‘emotionally weak’ after their OT loss to the Mavs last night?

42:56 What does the future in Philadelphia look like after the Sixers got swept by the Celtics?

53:30 Drawing A Blank

1:01:25 Stories to Start Your Morning

1:15:42 How impressive was Luka’s 43-point triple-double and game-winning performance last night?

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00:00 Did last night’s bounce-back win prove Nick is right that the Lakers will win in 5?

12:26 Are you buying the Rockets’ small ball formula can lead to a title?

21:15 Drawing A Blank: NFL

29:46 Stories to Start Your Morning

43:08 No Huddle

52:05 Drawing A Blank: NBA

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00:00 Should Kawhi and the Clippers be worried after their Game 2 loss to the Mavs?

12:11 Is Jayson Tatum officially a star after back-to-back 30-point games?

21:22 Drawing A Blank

31:48 Stories to Start Your Morning

43:18 What chances do you give the Mavs at beating the Clippers in this series?

52:05 No Huddle

1:00:08 Is the Celtics-76ers series over with Philly in an 0-2 hole?

1:11:49 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the Clippers’ loss to the Mavs.

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00:00 Is it time for Nick to admit he’s nervous after the Lakers’ Game 1 loss to the Blazers?

12:12 How shocking was the Magic’s 122-110 Game 1 win over Giannis and the Bucks?

22:24 Stories to Start Your Morning

34:10 Over/Under: NFL

44:10 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the Lakers’ loss to the Blazers.

54:03 What is the ceiling for Tom Brady and the Bucs’ offense this season?

1:00:26 Drawing A Blank

1:08:42 Chris Broussard returns with his final thoughts on yesterday’s NBA playoff upsets

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00:00 Was Porzingis’ 3rd quarter ejection the difference in the Clippers Game 1 win over the Mavs?

12:44 Drawing A Blank

21:05 No Huddle

33:33 Stories to Start Your Morning

47:40 Chris Broussard joins to recap the Clippers/Mavs game.

54:34 Was Porzingis’ 3rd quarter ejection the difference in the Clippers Game 1 win over the Mavs?

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00:00 What chances do you give the Blazers to beat the Lakers?

11:41 Drawing A Blank: NBA 

20:33 Stories to Start Your Morning

34:34 What do you make of Baker Mayfield saying he lost himself after not having as much success as he was used to?

45:20 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the Lakers/Blazers matchup.

57:10 Drawing A Blank: NFL

1:06:53 Nick’s NBA Playoff Picks

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00:00 How impressive was Damian Lillard’s 42-point performance in the Blazers’ win over the Nets last night?

11:15 How nervous should the Rockets be with Westbrook out to begin the playoffs?

18:09 Report: George Kittle + 49ers agree on 5-year/$75M extension; Travis Kelce + Chiefs agree on 4-year/$57M extension.

30:54 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Did the Clippers clinching the 2 seed last night give you confidence in their title chances?

11:28 Drawing A Blank

19:44 Do you believe Dak Prescott when he says he’ll be a Cowboy for the rest of his career?

32:42 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 What message did Damian Lillard send with his 61-point masterpiece in Blazers 134-131 win over the Mavs?

14:33 Drawing A Blank

21:34 Bruce Feldman joins to discuss the Big Ten and Pac-12 postponing fall sports with the hopes of playing in the spring.

47:36 Who is Nick’s Bubble MVP and All-Bubble team?

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00:00 Any concern for the Lakers moving forward after they snap their 3-game losing streak?

11:05 Do you expect Julian Edelman to be just as good with Cam Newton?

20:51 NFL Superlatives

33:58 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Is the Clippers loss to the Nets a big deal?

12:11 Fast Break: NBA

24:37 How difficult will it be for Cam Newton to play in Tom Brady’s shadow?

31:58 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Is it time for the Lakers to be scared of the Blazers?

11:49 Drawing A Blank

23:50 Has the clock already run out on Tom Brady?

34:30 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 How concerning was the Lakers’ performance in their blowout loss to the Thunder?

10:37 Do you think Bill Belichick’s criticism will become a problem for Cam Newton in New England?

21:51 Drawing A Blank

32:37 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Antoine Walker joins to recap the Blazers/Rockets game.

13:16 Will Tom Brady dominate with the Bucs at age 43?

24:00 Drawing A Blank

34:41 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Can anyone beat the Lakers if AD plays like he did last night?

10:05 How much pressure should Lamar Jackson feel to lead the Ravens on a deep playoff run?

19:33 Drawing A Blank

30:08 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Have the Rockets proved that they could make a run this postseason?

13:48 Greg Jennings joins to discuss the Packers’ situation with Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love.

21:52 Drawing A Blank

30:22 Stories to Start Your Morning

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On this weekend edition episode, revisit Nick Wright's NBA MVP ballot, his All-NBA teams, and his award picks.

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00:00 Did LeBron James look like he’s going to lead the Lakers to a title in his opening scrimmage?

12:13 Who will have a better start to the season: Tom Brady or Cam Newton?

24:50 Drawing A Blank

34:40 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Tom Verducci joins to discuss MLB Opening Day

13:45 What was your takeaway from the Clippers 99-90 win against the Magic in the first scrimmage of the Orlando bubble?

23:43 Tom Brady posts that a QB “must convince his teammates that he can be trusted when all else fails.”

32:38 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 O.J. Howard on the Bucs’ offense: “When you put us on paper, we’re one of the best in the league, if not the best.”

11:22 Nick’s NBA Awards

21:00 How will no NFL preseason impact the Chiefs and Patriots?

32:35 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Tyreek Hill and Chris Jones continue talk of a Chiefs’ “dynasty,” Jones says Chiefs are going to win “five-plus rings.”

11:02 Nick Wright’s NBA MVP ballot

24:00 Drawing A Blank

31:32 Which MLB team is best set up for a 60-game season?

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Revisit the BEST segments from this week's slate of shows:

00:00 Report: Washington to retire team nickname

8:56 Are you surprised the 76ers are rolling out a brand new starting 5 for the NBA restart?

16:50 Are the Chiefs a lock to become the next dynasty after signing Chris Jones and Mahomes to long-term deals?

24:14 Should Cam be worried about how he and Belichick will mesh?

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00:00 What has to happen for Dak to lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl this season?

10:03 Is Cam Newton right to question how he and Bill Belichick will mesh?

23:17 Stories to Start Your Morning 

36:57 What will the Patriots be able to do with Cam Newton that they couldn’t with Brady?

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00:00 Will 2020 be Dak Prescott’s last season with the Cowboys?

9:30 Drawing A Blank

21:15 Should Cam be worried about how he and Belichick will mesh?

29:34 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 What does it mean for Dak’s future in Dallas if a deal doesn’t get done?

13:59 Should the Patriots be happy that Cam Newton is on a revenge tour this season?

24:55 Are the Chiefs a lock to become the next dynasty after signing Chris Jones and Mahomes to long-term deals?

32:19 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 With the deal deadline looming, what should Dak Prescott do?

11:21 Drawing A Blank

23:02 Are you surprised the 76ers are rolling out a brand new starting 5 for the NBA restart?

34:23 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Report: Washington to retire team nickname today

9:22 Antoine Walker joins to discuss the NBA restart.

22:48 Are you buying we’ll see a Cam Newton we’ve never seen before this season?

34:23 How worried should Cowboys fans be that Dak and the team are “not close” to reaching a long-term deal?

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Revisit the BEST segments from this week's slate of shows:

00:00 Are you buying AD’s claim that the Lakers’ title chances are “higher” after time off?

12:30 More likely career path for Mahomes: Brady’s 6 rings or Rodgers’ 1?

25:44 Is it a cause for concern when it comes to Kawhi holding up through the NBA restart?

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00:00 Is Ezekiel Elliott a Top 10 RB?

9:37 Could Jayson Tatum end up being the best player on a championship team if the Celtics advance in the NBA restart?

18:51 Drawing A Blank

28:45 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Should the Ravens commit to Lamar Jackson the way the Chiefs committed to Patrick Mahomes?

9:38 Drawing A Blank

25:00 Is it a cause for concern when it comes to Kawhi holding up through the NBA restart?

34:13 Should Pats fans be worried about Cam and Belichick fitting together?

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00:00 More likely career path for Mahomes: Brady’s 6 rings or Rodgers’ 1?

13:55 Drawing A Blank

27:18 Any chance Cam isn’t the starter Week 1 for the Patriots?

35:58 But First

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00:00 Is the record-setting, 10-year/$503M extension a better deal for Patrick Mahomes or the Chiefs?

14:33 MLB unveils 60-game schedule for the 2020 season.

17:16 Is Anthony Davis the most critical part of the Lakers’ quest for a championship?

27:05 What did you make of Mahomes tweeting “we’re chasing a dynasty” after signing his record-setting extension?

36:37 What do you make of Cam Newton saying “I’m tired of being humble now”?

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00:00 Are the Patriots contenders now that they’ve signed Cam Newton?

12:30 Are you buying AD’s claim that the Lakers’ title chances are “higher” after time off?

25:07 Drawing A Blank

37:47 Stories to Start Your Morning

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Revisit the BEST segments from this week's slate of shows!

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