Ben Verlander reacts to back-to-back performances by Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani this week including hitting two home runs and eight RBI followed by eight shutout innings and a career-high 13 strikeouts.
Ben Verlander built his ideal NL All-Star roster on Flippin' Bats with the St. Louis Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt, Los Angeles Dodgers' Trea Turner, New York Mets' Pete Alonso, and the Miami Marlins' Jazz Chrisholm Jr. and Sandy Alcantra making the list.
Fox Sports' Ben Verlander discusses the new young phenom of baseball, shortstop Oneil Cruz of the Pittsburgh Pirates. After shining in his debut game, Cruz has already done things that most players in the league can only dream of.
Dalvin Cook has rushed for over 1,000 in three straight seasons and does not show any signs of slowing down, saying quote: 'Being a bell-cow running back is what I pride myself on being.' LeSean 'Shady' McCoy shares his top five running backs in the league, highlighting Nick Chubb and Jonathan Taylor.
Seattle Seahawks have reportedly expressed a high-level of interest in acquiring disgruntled Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield. Mayfield formally requested a trade earlier in the offseason after Deshaun Watson signed with Browns. Seahawks, Panthers are just a few teams interested in Baker. LeSean McCoy and Emmanuel Acho ponder if Baker Mayfield is a starting level NFL QB.
Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets have come to an impasse as both sides contemplate their futures. Irving played in just 29 games this season where he averaged 27.4 points per. In contrast Kevin Durant played 55 games where he averaged 29 points per game. The Nets however find themselves on the brink of losing both athletes as Kyrie’s decision to pick up his player option looms. Emmanuel Acho, Ric Bucher, Joy Taylor and LeSean McCoy talk KD & Kyrie.
Two-Time Super Bowl Champion LeSean “Shady” McCoy joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the latest in the NFL as training camp approaches. McCoy talks about the greatness of his Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen.
Paul Goldschmidt turned on the motors after the Milwaukee Brewers made multiple throwing errors, which helped the St. Louis Cardinals grab a 2-0 lead against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Nick Wright plays public defender for Rob Gronkowski, Chase Claypool, crypto bros, and even Steph Curry's consumption of champagne and cigars at the Warriors' parade.
Nick Wright previews the 2022 NBA Draft and discusses some of the top prospects, including Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero and Jaden Ivey. Nick also proposes potential Draft Day trades — perhaps a Russell Westbrook deal?
Training camp is inching closer and Baker Mayfield's future with the Cleveland Browns and NFL remains uncertain. According to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports, the Seattle Seahawks still have a 'high interest' in the former No. 1 overall pick. Hear why Colin Cowherd opposes the trade and makes a case for Baker suiting up in a Carolina Panthers uniform.
Ric Bucher joins Colin Cowherd on The Herd to talk about the possibility of Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren going No.1 in the NBA Draft tonight. Bucher lays out that while Holmgren has a lot of promise, the pressure of being a No. 1 draft pick could rattle him, and so he'd be more inclined to take the 7-foot star at No. 2.
Will a LeBron James-Kyrie Irving reunion come to fruition? According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Lakers are 'the most significant threat' to acquire Kyrie if he leaves the Brooklyn Nets. However, what makes a trade difficult is how to deal with Russell Westbrook, along with an aging LeBron and injury-prone Anthony Davis. Colin Cowherd reacts to the report and what this means for both LeBron and Kyrie's future.
The Brooklyn Nets are trapped this offseason. According to a report, the Nets are at risk of 'alienating' Kevin Durant over the Kyrie Irving contract situation. Another report has Kyrie reuniting with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. Will Brooklyn trade him? Colin Cowherd explains why he believes Kyrie's words and actions are to put the panic and fear in Brooklyn.
One anonymous NBA Exec told Heavy.com that Los Angeles Lakers Guard Russell Westbrook could be headed back to OKC. The executive said quote, “The most likely scenario is still Russ ending up back in Oklahoma City, they can absorb him into cap space, give him a year where he can get back to being himself and grab a couple of picks in the process.” Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe weigh in on Russ to OKC scenario.
Breaking: Five-star quarterback and No. 1 Class of 2023 recruit Arch Manning has committed to Texas. The nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning chose the Longhorns over other suitors, including LSU, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson and Virginia. Colin Cowherd reacts to the news and what it means for Steve Sarkisian's new quarterback.
Auburn men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl did an interview yesterday ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft and had some harsh words for Chet Holmgren. While speaking of his own players, Pearl said Jabari Smith’s jumper was as pure as any player’s his size going back to Kevin Durant in college. The Auburn coach also compared Walker Kessler to Al Horford. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe compare the two top prospects.
All eyes seem to be on Brooklyn as the Nets continue to tread water in their dealings with Kyrie Irving, and it's this reason why the organization takes up most of the spots on Chris Broussard's Under Duress list this week. Watch to see where Kevin Durant lands in this conflict, and why both the Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Brooklyn Nets' front office top the BUD list.
Nick Wright reacts to news that the Brooklyn Nets may be hesitant to let Kyrie Irving walk if it means that Kevin Durant will request a trade in retaliation. While Chris Broussard doesn't think the Nets should offer the max deal in the hopes that KD will stick with the team, but Nick raises why the Nets have to be thinking about how to make sure KD finishes his career, or at least the next 4 years of his contract, in Brooklyn.