The Brooklyn Nets are looking to trade Kevin Durant (via request) and Kyrie Irving. However, according to Brian Windhorst, the Nets have not received the 'bidding war' they expected. KD is arguably an all-time great but is 33 years old with four years remaining on his contract, making it difficult to find trade suitors. Colin Cowherd evaluates what this says about KD.
Orlando Magic #1 overall pick Paolo Banchero made his NBA Summer League debut against #3 overall pick Jabari Smith Jr. and the Houston Rockets. Banchero dazzled in his debut, notching 17 points and the win. Smith Jr. held his own with 10 points in his debut. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe talk NBA Summer League, Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr.
Former Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield reportedly took a $3.5M pay cut to help the Browns facilitate his trade to the Carolina Panthers. Mayfield's $3.5M can be re-earned in incentives if Mayfield reaches certain milestones this season. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe talk Baker Mayfield.
Baker Mayfield is the Carolina Panthers' newest QB after the Cleveland Browns traded the former No. 1 pick for a 2024 conditional fifth round pick that could turn into a fourth rounder. According to The Athletic, Baker and the Browns are reportedly attempting to figure out what went wrong between both parties. In addition, a lack of trust reportedly soured between the QB and Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski. Baker's shoulder injury did not help his final season in Cleveland but his low fourth quarter numbers stood out throughout his career. Colin Cowherd breaks down what Baker's departure shows about his game and persona.
The NBA offseason is sizzling, especially on the west coast. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, LeBron James wants Kyrie Irving more than the Los Angeles Lakers do and is not considering their future draft picks. LeBron's time in the league is ending soon but does this indicate he wants to win once more by reuniting with his old teammate and friend? Colin Cowherd explains how this push shows the King's 'priorities have changed.'
According to Brian Windhorst, LeBron James is more interested in the Lakers getting Kyrie Irving than the organization itself and that the King might use his looming contract extension to push LA to jump for the point guard. The Lakers are also reportedly trying to pull in the San Antonio Spurs for a three-team deal in order to make the numbers work. Shannon Sharpe explains why he likes a Kyrie-LeBron reunion.
According to Brian Windhorst, LeBron James is more interested in the Lakers getting Kyrie Irving than the organization itself and that the King might use his looming contract extension to push LA to jump for the point guard. The Lakers are also reportedly trying to pull in the San Antonio Spurs for a three-team deal in order to make the numbers work. Skip Bayless explains why he likes a Kyrie-LeBron reunion.
San Francisco 49ers are the favorite as Jimmy Garoppolo's team in Week 1. Chris Broussard discusses the 49ers QB situation with Trey Lance and makes the case for why the 49ers haven't moved on from Jimmy G yet.
Chris Broussard breaks down Kevin Durant's trade value and why contending teams cannot break the bank for KD. Hear why Broussard thinks a struggling team like the Sacramento Kings won't be a good fit either.
According to Brian Windhorst, the Brooklyn Nets expected a bidding war for Kevin Durant but his market is not hot right now. Nick Wright evaluates KD's value and lists players that he wouldn't trade for Durant.
Ben Verlander gets Seattle Mariners' insider Shannon Drayer to tell him all things Julio Rodríguez like will Rodríguez join the 40-40, what he's like in the dugout, and could he reach a Ken Griffey Jr. like popularity in Seattle.
Seattle Mariners' Robbie Ray had a tough start to his 2022 season, but he's recently turned it around. How? Mariners' beat writer Shannon Drayer says Ray added a two-seam fastball to his repertoire on the fly and is back to his Cy Young form.
The Seattle Mariners have had a tough first half of the 2022 season, but they sit only 4 games back in the AL Wild Card. Ben Verlander asks Mariners' beat writer Shannon Drayer if they will be buyers or sellers at the MLB Trade deadline.
The Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns, but will Mayfield beat out Sam Darnold for the starting job? Chris Broussard also breaks down why New York Yankees GM Hal Steinbrenner and Brooklyn Nets Sean Marks are under duress this week.
The Houston Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-2 behind stellar performances from Justin Verlander and Yordan Álvarez. Verlander struck out eight over six innings pitches and Álvarez homered.
Ben Verlander ranks Majors League Baseball's Top 5 City Connect jerseys on Flippin' Bats including the Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins, Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros.
Ben Verlander reacts to the latest votes for the 2022 MLB all-star game and explains why The Houston Astros' Yordan Álvarez should be starting over the Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani. After reacting to the AL votes, Verlander breaks down who he believes should be starting for the NL, featuring the likes of Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres and Trea Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ben Verlander thinks that while the New York Yankees have had a fantastic season thus far, The Houston Astros are the team to beat in the MLB. This is due to the fantastic pitching of Justin Verlander and the rest of the pitching staff, and the MVP-caliber season from Yordan Álvarez at the plate.
Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani continues to do things we've never seen before as he keep rewriting MLB history. He went seven innings while striking out 10 Miami Marlins and added two RBI with a stolen base.
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was adamant in his support of the Packers’ rookie WRs. Rodgers was quoted saying “they look the part” when asked about their physical fitness. Ric Bucher, Bucky Brooks and Eric Mangini ponder if Aaron Rodgers and the Packers will take a step back without Davanate Adams.
The Cleveland Browns traded their former #1 overall pick Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers for a 2024 5th round pick. The move puts an end to the Baker Mayfield-Browns saga but opens the door towards for a QB competition in Carolina between Baker Mayfield and incumbent starter Sam Darnold. Bucky Brooks, Ric Bucher and Eric Mangini decide if Baker is an upgrade over Sam Darnold.
FOX Sports NFL and college football analyst Geoff Schwartz joins Colin Cowherd to discuss what is next for Oregon football (his alma mater) and the Pac-12, including whether they will join the Big 12 or another conference after UCLA and USC agreed to join the Big Ten in 2024. Schwartz then shares what the future of college football will look like.