Russell Wilson reportedly is on his way to the Denver Broncos but is leaving a mess behind him in Seattle. The Athletic wrote about some of his former Seahawks teammates, saying that they felt the QB quote: 'checked out' last season, which was a factor in the trade. They added that the Seahawks were not happy with constant headlines regarding Wilson's issues with the team.
Colin Kaepernick posted a workout video to social media with the caption “still working.” Kaepernick last played in the NFL in the 2016 season with the San Francisco 49ers. In 58 career games he’s started Kap has a record of 28-30 but was instrumental in the Niners 2013 Super Bowl run. Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho decide if a NFL team should be interested in the services of Colin Kaepernick.
Joy Taylor plays To QB or Not To QB to highlight which teams are in need of a quarterback for the 2022 season, including the Tampa Bay Bucs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks and even the Minnesota Vikings (trade rumors).
Ric Bucher joins Joy Taylor to discuss his reaction to the chippy Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers matchup. He explains how the Nets and 76ers quickly became a rivalry after the Ben Simmons trade, including why James Harden is the new 'villain' over Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.
Joy Taylor shares which quarterbacks are the top ones remaining in the market, including Jameis Winston, Teddy Bridgewater, Jimmy Garoppolo and now, Kirk Cousins on the potential trade block. Will Tom Brady come out of retirement and Kyler Murray demand a trade from the Arizona Cardinals?
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is one win away from becoming the NBA's all-time leader in coaching wins. Popovich has coached the Spurs since 1996 and has 1,335 wins along with 5 NBA Championships. Shannon Sharpe decides if Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson, former Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach or Greg Popovich is the greatest coach of all-time.
NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor joins Joy Taylor to talk big stories in the NFL. Jason and Joy begin with the Los Angeles Chargers acquisition of former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Khalil Mack. Mack is a former all-pro and will be looking to make an impact in a loaded AFC West which feature two Super Bowl winning quarterbacks.
The Indianapolis Colts traded Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders for multiple draft picks in return. While the QB has a Super Bowl title and one 10-game win season, Joy Taylor explains why she is not buying the Wentz hype again.
Joy Taylor talks the much anticipated match-up between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets post-James Harden trade. Watch as she shares her thoughts on the performance of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, and why more NBA players should embrace the 'villain' role.
Baker Mayfield may still have a chance at being a star in 2022 despite not having an extension right now. Even if the Cleveland Browns move on from him, former NFL GM Scot McCloughan was featured in a recent article about Baker, saying quote: 'at least half the league right now would love to have him.' Shannon Sharpe explains why this story does not change his mind about Baker and that he cannot lead the Browns to the Super Bowl.
The Brooklyn Nets blew out the Philadelphia 76ers 129-100 last night despite Ben Simmons not playing. James Harden only scored 11 points on a woeful 3-for-17 shooting night in the first showdown between Philly and Brooklyn since their blockbuster trade last month. Skip Bayless shares his biggest takeaways from the big matchup.
The Los Angeles Chargers have acquired 3-time All-Pro Khalil Mack from the Chicago Bears this offseason. With Mack strengthening an already skilled team, and Russell Wilson headed to the Denver Broncos after being traded from the Seattle Seahawks, Nick Wright decides which of these teams are a bigger threat to Patrick Mahomes and his Kansas City Chiefs.
The Indianapolis Colts traded their quarterback Carson Wentz earlier in the week to the Washington Commanders, and now their eyes are reportedly turning to San Francisco. Nick Wright explores what it would mean should the 49ers send Jimmy Garoppolo to the Colts.
The Brooklyn Nets dominated the Philadelphia 76ers, sending a message to their former teammate James Harden, who struggled for most of the match-up. Harden shot 3-for-17, while Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Seth Curry all had big performances. Chris Broussard decides how much of a wakeup call this if for Harden and the Sixers, who'd previously been 5-0 since the former Nets' star joined the team.
The UConn Huskies defeated the Seton Hall Pirates 62-52 in the Big East tournament. Tyrese Martin and RJ Cole both scored 17 points to lead the Huskies to victory.
The Philadelphia 76ers host the Brooklyn Nets for the first time since the two executed a blockbuster trade, that sent James Harden to Philadelphia and Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons is expected to make his return to Philadelphia but Ric Bucher determines if James Harden or Kevin Durant is under the most pressure in tonight’s Nets @ 76ers matchup.
The Los Angeles Lakers had a shot to defeat the Houston Rockets at the end of regulation, but Carmelo Anthony could not hit the game-winner. Houston, who has the worst record in the Western Conference, went on to get the win in overtime. LeBron James finished with a triple-double but it was not enough. After the game, LeBron said quote: 'We just don't have a lot of room for error. When we make a mistake or break down defensively or we don't get a good look at the basket, teams are literally making us pay every time.. it's just that simple.' Emmanuel Acho breaks down what, not who, is to blame for the Lakers' mess.
MLB insider Bob Nightengale and Ben Verlander provide an update on the MLB season getting back on track after CBA agreement is reached. They discuss how the international draft came into play during discussions, and how the league salvaged a 162 game full season.
Creighton fought off the Marquette Golden Eagles 74-63 in Round 2 of the Big East Tournament. The Bluejays were lead by Ryan Hawkins with 18 points and Ryan Kalkbrenner with 14 points and nine rebounds.
Kamaru Usman talks with Shannon Sharpe about UFC fighters getting paid more. “If you give me $100M today, I’ll take it. But my next fight I’ll want $250M…Could we have a bigger slice of the pie? Absolutely.”
The Providence Friars took it down to the wire to pull off a last-minute, 65-61 win over the Butler Bulldogs in Round 2 of the Big East Tournament. The win marks the Friars’ first 25-win season since 1987.
Carson Wentz was just one-and-done in Indianapolis as the Colts traded him to the Washington Commanders yesterday. After being drafted second-overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016, they replaced him with Jalen Hurts midway through the 2020 season. Fast forward to 2022, that move may be justified as Wentz is now on his third team in three years. Shannon Sharpe picks who he would roll with at QB between Wentz and Hurts.
Despite LeBron James' Herculean effort in his fifth triple-double of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers could not close out the Houston Rockets in regulation as the King passed to Carmelo Anthony instead of taking the potential game-winning shot. LA falls to 28-37 and sit at No. 9 in the Western Conference after last night’s 139-130 OT loss to the last place Rockets. Skip Bayless shares the biggest reason the Lakers lost to the worst team in the West.
After one season with the Indianapolis Colts, Carson Wentz has been traded to the Washington Commanders. Wentz had a hot start in Indianapolis after being reunited with Frank Reich, but the franchise decided to move on after the former second-overall pick failed to win either of his final two games to clinch a playoff berth. Shannon Sharpe explains what this tells about Wentz, including Reich giving up on him.
The Dallas Cowboys are forced to make some big money motivated moves this off-season. Amari Cooper will reportedly be out of Dallas, whether the franchise finds a trade partner or just cuts him. America's Team will now trust quarterback Dak Prescott to succeed without his long-term number 1 receiver. Skip Bayless and determines if Amari Cooper was responsible for Dak Prescott receiving a massive contract extension.
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Houston Rockets in overtime after LeBron James passes up on a final shot that could have won the game for them in overtime. Ric Bucher joins First Things First and lays out why LeBron's decision to hand the game deciding shot over to Carmelo Anthony is exactly why the star isn't seen as a top scorer, and why he should have taken the shot himself.
Who's under duress in the world of sports? Chris Broussard pulls from both the NBA and the NFL to compile the five individuals he feels are under the most pressure right now in sports.
The Indianapolis Colts are moving their quarterback Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders in return from draft picks in 2022 and 2023. Nick Wright reacts to news of the trade, and details why this is a risk for Washington, and a revelation for the Colts.
Mark Titus & Tate Frazier recap the Butler Bulldog's improbable comeback win over the Xavier Musketeers in the first round of the Big East Tournament. They highlight the critical free throw misses by Xavier which led to the loss.
Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss the St. John's Red Storm looking fantastic in their first Big East tournament game against the DePaul Blue Demons. Do the Red Storm have what it takes to make a run?
Bucky Brooks gives his ranking of the AFC West quarterbacks after Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos. Hear where Las Vegas Raiders' Derek Carr, Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, Denver Broncos' Russell Wilson, and Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert land on the list!
The St. John's Red Storm defeat the DePaul Blue Demons, 92-73. Julian Champagnie had 26 points to lead the way for the Red Storm and help his team advance in the Big East tournament.
Alex Bowman and the No. 48 team gambled at the end in Vegas, and it paid off. Danica Patrick, Clint Bowyer and Mike Joy share their thoughts on Sunday's LVMS finish.
After the Russell Wilson-Denver Broncos trade, Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho rank the AFC West quarterbacks between Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, Las Vegas Raiders' Derek Carr and Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert.
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Charlotte Hornets behind 50 points from Kyrie Irving. This is Kyrie’s third 50 point game as a member of the Nets. When asked about his teammates performance Kevin Durant called Irving’s scoring explosion a ‘master class’. Ric Bucher joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to decide what the 50-point explosion means for Kyrie and the Nets.
The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly trading Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders for a 2022 second and third-round pick, along with a 2023 third-rounder with the potential of converting into a second if he is in 70 percent of the team's plays. Wentz had a disappointing team finish to the season, losing to AFC South rival Jacksonville Jaguars and missing the playoffs. However, he did finish the year with 27 touchdowns and only 7 interceptions. Emmanuel Acho explains why Wentz will resurrect his career in Washington.
Kamaru Usman lets Shannon know what he thinks of Francis Ngannou. “He's proven that he's the baddest man on the planet. Francis is always going to be worth more than he's getting.”
Mark Schlereth joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the latest NFL offseason buzz, including his reaction to the big Russell Wilson to Denver Broncos trade. He breaks down how the Broncos' coaching staff will help Russ and Jerry Jeudy on the receiving end. Schlereth then explains why Russ is a perfect fit in Denver and with new head coach Nathaniel Hackett.
News broke today that the Washington Commanders are acquiring Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts. Colin Cowherd explains why this is a big win for Washington, and what this means for Wentz's success in the NFC.
First Things First Host Nick Wright joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the latest news in the NFL. Nick and Colin begin with the Denver Broncos acquisition of Russell Wilson and where that leaves the Seattle Seahawks franchise. Nick also revisits Super Bowl XLIX, the famous Malcom Butler INT at the 1-yard and how that game effect Tom Brady’s and Russell Wilson’s legacy.
The blockbuster trade of Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos created a ripple effect that has stretched across the league. Colin Cowherd explores who the winners and losers are now that Russ is out of Seattle.
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Charlotte Hornets behind 50 points from Kyrie Irving. This is Kyrie’s third 50 point game as a member of the Nets. When asked about his teammates performance Kevin Durant called Irving’s scoring explosion a ‘master class’. Ben Simmons has yet to play a game for the Nets which leads Shannon Sharpe to ponder if the NBA’s Eastern Conference should fear the Brooklyn Nets.
Kyrie Irving dropped a season-high 50 points in the Brooklyn Nets' 132-121 road win over the Charlotte Hornets last night. Kyrie only needed 19 shots to get 50, and after the game, Kevin Durant described the performance as a quote: 'master class.' Meanwhile, Kyrie's new teammate Ben Simmons is expected to join the Nets on the bench for their big game against the Philadelphia 76ers tomorrow night. Chris Broussard joins Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to share what shot he gives the Nets of coming together, taking off, and winning the NBA Finals.
After a year of will he stay or will he go, Aaron Rodgers confirmed he’d be staying put as a member of the Green Bay Packers. The reigning M-V-P will also get his favorite target Davante Adams back as he was franchise tagged by the Packers.Skip Bayless weighs in on whether the Aaron Rodgers and the Packers will win another Super Bowl.