Michael McDowell said he won’t be able to help rookie (and teammate) Todd Gilliland much this weekend at Fontana with a new car and limited practice time.
Christopher Bell likens the new practice format to hot laps at a dirt track. Bell is used to hot laps and that’s better than no practice, which he has had for most of his first two years in Cup.
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has yet to play a game this NBA season but he's making headlines. CJ McCollum said he has yet speak with Zion after being traded to the Pelicans from the Portland Trailblazers. Former teammate of Zion, JJ Redick commented on the McCollum-Zion situation by calling Zion was a 'detached teammate.' Emmanuel Acho explains why Zion is not being a detached teammate.
Kyrie Irving just warned the NBA in recent comments saying ' just watch our squad after the all-star break'. The Brooklyn Nets are currently 31-28 in the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference and recently acquired Ben Simmons. Marcellus Wiley weighs in on Kyrie's comments.
Longtime Los Angeles Lakers great and five-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant ranked as 10th on a best player of all-time list. Bryant has won two finals MVPs, 18 All-Star selections, 15 All-NBA selections and an MVP award in 2008. Bryant comes in behind the likes of Larry Bird, Oscar Robertson, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan and more. Marcellus Wiley shares where he feels Kobe should be placed on the GOAT list.
RJ Young lists some teams who he believes have an outside chance of making the College Football Playoff in the current four-team format who haven’t made the CFP already. He considers these teams somewhat likely to crack the top 4, but makes the case for teams such as the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Penn State Nittany Lions, Miami Hurricanes, who could turn things around and surprise people in the coming years.
The Los Angeles Lakers have put on a disappointing performance so this season. They are four games under .500 and sit at the ninth spot in the Western Conference. A report said that LeBron James was unhappy with the team for not making any moves at the trade deadline. Ric Bucher explains why the Lakers' struggles 'completely fall on LeBron.'
RJ Young lists some teams who he believes have an outside chance of making the College Football Playoff in the current four-team format who haven’t made the CFP already. He considers these teams somewhat likely to crack the top 4, but makes the case for teams such as the Oklahoma State Cowboys, Florida Gators, Texas Longhorns, who could turn things around and surprise people in the coming years.
NBA Writer J.A. Adande joins Colin Cowherd to discuss all things NBA. Adande answers if it is crazy to think the Los Angeles Lakers can trade LeBron James this offseason and if his tenure in Los Angeles has been a success.
First Things First co-host Nick Wright joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the biggest headlines across sports, including the dilemma in Hollywood and what the Lakers should do to not only keep LeBron James happy but stay in Los Angeles. Nick also reacts to the report of Ben Simmons being 'weeks' away from his Brooklyn Nets debut.
Colin Cowherd discusses Aaron Rodgers and whether he'll retire this offseason. 'I think the Packers peaked and if you ask his contemporaries and rivals, they'd rather him stay in Green Bay.'
After a promising start in the NBA, Zion Williamson has yet to suit up this season due to injury complications from a right foot fracture. He is currently rehabbing in Portland, Oregon, while also slowly losing contact with the New Orleans Pelicans. Colin Cowherd breaks down why the Pelicans should trade Zion.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are at a crossroads, Big Ben Roethlisberger has retired after 18 seasons as the Steelers’ quarterback where he won two Super Bowls. Third round pick of the 2018 NFL draft Mason Rudolph, appears to the heir apparent at QB. The services of Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson, Jimmy Garoppolo all appear to be available via trade. Colin Cowherd sounds off on Mike Tomlin & the Steelers as they try to find their QB of the future.
Could LeBron James be out of Los Angeles? Brian Windhorst's recent report says that LeBron utilized All-Star Weekend to put the Lakers on notice, particularly the front office in making crucial trades. Colin Cowherd explains why he would not trade LeBron and suggests what the purple and gold should do to only retain the King but to get bounce back as contenders.
Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL in the offseason after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were bounced from their Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. However, this may not be quite be the closing of a chapter. PFT Live's Mike Florio said he would not be surprised if Brady returns, but not to the Bucs. Florio also said that he would not be shocked if Brady returned to the NFL to play for his childhood team: the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers were rumored to be Brady's first choice in free agency after leaving the New England Patriots, but went with Jimmy Garoppolo instead. Nick Wright explains why he does not take the rumors seriously.
After an exciting first half and a huge Ben Simmons-James Harden trade, Nick Wright is back with his NBA tiers post All-Star break. Who reigns at the top and where do the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets stand after a buzz-worthy break?
The Brooklyn Nets stumbled into the All-Star break, losing 12 of their last 14 games and have fallen all the way down to the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference. A report has said that Ben Simmons is weeks away from his return. That news heels on Kyrie Irving's recent discussion, saying quote: 'Just watch our squad after the break.' Chris Broussard explains why he does not believe the best is yet to come for Kyrie and the Nets.
Mike Tyson gives advice to Deontay Wilder and wants to see him fight Anthony Joshua. “I just don’t want Deontay to get discouraged. He should be ready to fight someone else right away.”
Mark Titus and Tate Frazier react to Michigan Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard slapping an assistant during their matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers.
RJ Young explains which teams he believes have the best chance to make the College Football Playoff in the current four-team format who haven’t made the CFP already. Hear why RJ believes the USC Trojans, Wisconsin Badgers and Iowa Hawkeyes are likely to make the CFP before the 2026 season.
RJ Young explains which teams he believes have the best chance to make the College Football Playoff in the current four-team format who haven’t made the CFP already. Coming off a record-breaking recruiting class, Texas A&M is at the top of RJ’s list, followed by the Utah Utes and Baylor Bears.
RJ Young expresses his frustration with the CFP board of managers and their decision to maintain the four-team college football playoff format through the end of its current 12-year contract. It becomes even more frustrating when you consider that the Alabama Crimson Tide, Clemson Tigers, Oklahoma Sooners, and the Ohio State Buckeyes account for 21 out of the 32 appearances in the CFP. The deal expires following the 2025 season, so the earliest the CFP could expand would be the 2026 season. RJ has long wished for an expanded playoff, and he explains why the CFP board of managers’ decision is detrimental to the sport we love.
Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry scored 50 points on a record breaking 16 3-pointers in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. Curry is averaging 25 points on the season and the Warriors sit in a comfortable second place in the NBA’s Western Conference. Ric Bucher determines if Stephen Curry is the face of the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James said in an interview that winning the 2016 NBA Finals was the moment he realized he was the GOAT basketball player. LeBron James was apart of the NBA’s Greatest 75 Players of All-Time list which included the likes of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and more. Marcellus Wiley & Emmanuel Acho discuss if the 2016 NBA Finals solidified LeBron as the GOAT.
The Aaron Rodgers watch continues as the back-to-back MVP has yet to commit to playing next season. Rodgers posted a lengthy IG message titled 'Monday Night Gratitude,' which said in part quote: 'To my teammates, past and current, you are the icing on the beautiful cake we call our job: football. The friendships that we have will transcend our collective time in this game and I am so thankful for the role that each of you have played in making my life that much better. I love you guys and cherish the memories we made.' Rodgers went on the Pat McAfee Show and said there will be no decision on his future. Emmanuel Acho shares his thoughts on how Rodgers is handling his situation.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat writer Rick Stroud joins Colin Cowherd to discuss all things Bucs. Specifically Colin ask Stroud to comment on the Buccaneers plans at QB now that Tom Brady has retired and San Francisco 49ers' QB Jimmy Garoppolo, Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson and Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson are potentially on the trading block.
Colin Cowherd addresses rumors of Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles discussing a trade involving Super Bowl winning QB Russell Wilson. Wilson has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Seahawks and offered the team a wishlist of teams he would like to be traded to ... if he were traded. Wilson and the Seahawks finished the season 7-10 , 4th in the NFC West and the team's first losing season in the Russell Wilson-Pete Carroll era.
Colin Cowherd isn't buying the rumors surrounding Tom Brady coming out of retirement to play for the San Francisco 49ers. Despite whispers of a return to the league, Colin lays out why it's unrealistic to think Brady would throw a haymaker like this after over 20 years of reliability.
During the All-Star Game in Cleveland, the NBA celebrated and honored its Top 75 players in league history. LeBron James and Michael Jordan are two of the honorees and were seen congratulating each other right before the second half tipped off, which re-introduced the famous GOAT debate between the two players. However, Colin Cowherd believes 'you can't compare the two' and breaks down his case, from social media to media coverage and basketball eras.
Colin Cowherd is done trying to figure Aaron Rodgers out. After the quarterback cryptic message to his Green Bay teammates, his future with the Packers is looking more and more uncertain. Colin is still very convinced Rodgers will remain in Green Bay, but he's been shocked before. Watch as Colin shares his biggest takeaways from Rodgers' post, and why this is very reminiscent of Brett Favre.
The Los Angeles Lakers' record coming out of the All-Star break is a disappointing 27-31. There are 24 games remaining in the regular season to stay afloat in the Western Conference, where the Lakers currently sit at ninth place. They will be without Anthony Davis for at least the next four weeks. Could the Lakers still make the playoffs? According to FOX Bet Sportsbook, the Lakers are currently +160 to make the postseason and -200 to miss it, not including the play-in tournament. Chris Broussard explains why missing the playoffs does not impact LeBron James' legacy.
What does LeBron James need to accomplish in order to finally. overtake Michael Jordan as the greatest of all time? Nick Wright asks Chris Broussard if it's possible for the Los Angeles Lakers star, or will Jordan will remain at a mythical level of unattainable GOAT status?
Last night, Aaron Rodgers spent his evening reflecting and showing gratitude to everyone in his life, including his teammates. The Green Bay Packers' quarterback called his late night Instagram post 'The Last Beautiful Year.' Nick Wright reacts to Rodgers' post and what it means for the quarterback's future in football. Hear what he has to say about Rodgers' late night Instagram message and what he is referring to.
The No. 22 Ohio State Buckeyes needed a late dunk to force overtime against the Indiana Hoosiers. Freshman Malaki Branham's 27 points capped off an electric performance.
Mike Tyson tells Shannon Sharpe why he thinks Logan & Jake Paul are good for boxing. “I think they’re a big shot in the arm for boxing. No boxer has ever brought that many people to the network like Logan and Jake did. They’re bringing money to boxing.”