THE HERD - Hour 1 - Thunder take game 1 over the Lakers, NBA has a flopping problem

3 & Out - Belichick’s UNC Experiment Could Get WORSE, Russell Wilson Considering TV, Jaguars DEFEND Travis Hunter + NFL Offseason Mailbag

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to former UNC quarterback Gio Lopez commenting that Bill Belichick seems to coach in college the same way he coached in the NFL. John also dives into Russell Wilson reportedly weighing his next move between continuing his NFL career with the Jets or stepping into television, discussing what makes sense for the veteran quarterback at this stage of his career. Plus, Jaguars GM James Gladstone shared his thoughts on Travis Hunter, and John reacts to how the Jags will handle the dynamic two-way star next season. Later, John discusses the NBA’s decision to stagger playoff games and why the viewing experience matters more than ever in today’s sports landscape. To wrap things up, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. From football headlines to broader sports conversations, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out. Follow John on Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports], and Instagram for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet [http://hardrock.bet/] #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Joe and Jada - Sheryl Swoopes on WNBA Mt. Rushmore, ICONIC Nike deal, J. Cole in China & Caitlyn Clark’s MVP chances

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by Sheryl Swoopes, four-time WNBA champion, three-time MVP, and the first player ever signed in the WNBA. Sheryl breaks down how Nike approached her about the first-ever women's signature basketball shoe and  how that moment opened doors for every woman who came after her. She talks about growing up in Brownfield, Texas, playing ball with her brother, her mom working the cafeteria and cleaning houses, and why failure was never an option. Sheryl shares the emotional weight of being able to sit down for a nice dinner with her brothers after everything they came from. She gives her take on Geno Auriemma not dapping up Dawn Staley after the Final Four, explains why Black women are always expected to take the higher road, and says that moment put a stain on his legacy. She runs through her top five WNBA players of all time and breaks down why the Indiana Fever have a real shot to win it all with Raven Johnson moving Caitlyn Clark off the ball. Joe goes in on J. Cole's one-game basketball career in China, tells stories from his prison basketball league, and Jada announces that he wants in on the next NBA Celebrity All-Star Game. Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX [https://www.netflix.com/title/82669081]! Merch is here! https://joeandjadashow.com/ [https://joeandjadashow.com/] All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet [hardrock.bet] 10:30 Fat Joe roasts J. Cole's China stint 20:00 Cheryl's Nike signature shoe 31:00 Making it out of a small town in Texas 41:30 Gino Auriemma snubbing Dawn Staley 58:00 Top 5 WNBA players all-time 1:02:30 Lisa Leslie & the growth of the WNBA 1:19:00 Hard Rock Bet: WNBA title, MVP bets See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Show Me Something - Sophie Cunningham on Fever's WNBA preseason, Angel Reese love triangle & DRAMA w West Wilson

This week on Show Me Something, Sophie Cunningham is officially BACK on the court with the Indiana Fever and already cooking alongside Caitlin Clark in limited preseason minutes.  From rookie debuts and team chemistry, to tunnel fit dilemmas and national TV hype, Sophie gives a real behind-the-scenes look at what WNBA preseason actually feels like (and why it matters more than people think). Meanwhile, West Wilson is navigating absolute chaos with nude photo leaks, 'Summer House' rumors, and the kind of week that turns into a full-blown “character development arc.” The crew dives into everything from internet drama, 'Summer House' reunion fallout, privacy violations to the reality of owning your mistakes in public. Plus: Fever hype is REAL—are we looking at a historic TV season? Stagecoach vs. Coachella debate gets HEATED Wild sports drama (Angel Reese love triangle??) The most unhinged headlines of the week (yes… including a Helen Keller autograph debate) Would YOU watch an all-steroids Olympics?? A quick look ahead to the Kansas City Chiefs season And West’s heroic return to… kickball??  00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Hello  1:00 - Fever Preseason Preview 2:20 - Indiana Rookie Rundown  4:00 - Kelsey Mitchell MVP years loading  5:00 - Sophie’s on court swag  8:00 - Fever regular season opener  10:00 - Stagecoach vs Coachella  13:00 - Summer House reunion audio leak 15:10 - Checking in with cast mates  17:30 - My nudes leaked…. 20:00 - Klay Thompson & Meg Thee Stallion 22:00 - Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini 24:00 - Jalen Duren, Wendell Carter Jr. & Angel Reese  25:30 - Netflix AD Break Running Point  26:30 - West’s Kickball returns BEAST INFECTION 3-0  29:00 - The Enhanced Games athletes on steroids  30:50 - Helen Keller Autograph cards 35:00 - No more athleisure wear?  37:15 - AD BREAK HARD ROCK BET  38:00 - Kansas City Chiefs Futures Preview   All lines provided by ‪Hard Rock Bet [http://hardrock.bet/] #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

THE HERD - Hour 3 - Rachel Nichols joins The Herd

NBA analyst Rachel Nichols joins the show to tell Colin if Austin Reaves and LeBron are enough to carry the Lakers past OKC and why the Timberwolves were successful defensively against Wemby in Game 1 See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

THE HERD - Hour 1 - Thunder take game 1 over the Lakers, NBA has a flopping problem

Thunder beat the Lakers in game and Colin discusses the uphill battle LeBron and the Lakers have including Austin Reaves horrible shooting night He gives his thoughts on players complaining about the flopping issue in the NBA and if it will ever be fixed See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.