The Herd with Colin Cowherd

LeBron’s potential decision to remain with the Lakers and how his role is evolving. The Dodgers’ rise past the Yankees as baseball’s premier brand and the financial forces behind it. UNC’s coaching search and the case being made for Billy Donovan as the next leader.

Nick Swisher, former MLB All-Star and Yankees advisor, drops in to preview Yankees vs Giants Opening Night. He talks Yankees culture, payroll versus performance, rotation depth, and breakout player candidates. Conversation also turns to Dodgers’ clubhouse approach and the Puka Nacua/Rams situation.

Tom Pelissero, NFL Network reporter known for insider league and draft coverage. They debate Ty Simpson’s draft stock and team fit. They analyze Pittsburgh’s QB plans and Mike McCarthy’s evaluation skills. They dissect roster moves from the Rams to Minnesota and how practice rules affect line play and injuries.

Colin told us why LeBron should stick around and stay with the Lakers next season and explained why the Dodgers have overtaken the Yankees as the biggest brand in baseball Plus Colin made the case for Billy Donovan to replace Hubert Davis at UNC World Series Champ Nick Swisher joined us ahead of Yankees and Giants on Opening NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ross, two-time World Series champion and former catcher/manager, previews his new podcast with Anthony Rizzo. He revisits the 2016 Cubs build, Joe Maddon’s culture, and the tense Game 7 moments. He also discusses Kyle Tucker’s fit, Team USA at the World Baseball Classic, and big-market spending in MLB.

A massive mailbag tackles Kyler Murray’s fit with the Vikings and realistic expectations for his mobility and wins. A heated take on tampering and NIL-era enforcement problems. A playful debate on whether Tom Brady could still play at 48. Trade and value talks on AJ Brown, Nick Bosa trade risk, and which NFC East teams are worth investing in. Reflections on scouting misses and ranking short quarterbacks.

A lively debate about whether Victor Wembanyama belongs in the MVP conversation alongside Jokic, Luka, and Shea. Discussion of the Lakers' surprising loss and LeBron’s role shift. Dream NBA playoff matchups and March Madness trends. A look at NFL contract ripple effects and whether flag football deserves an Olympic spotlight.

Spring is in the air and that means Opening Day of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is finally here! Betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter return to talk all things betting for across MLB, welcoming Payoff Pitch podcast host Sean Zerillo back to the show! Together Chad and Simon talk to their favorite baseball analytics guru about Shohei Ohtani and the juggernaut Los Angeles Dodgers, and whether anyone in the National League can stop them from winning another World Series. We also hear about the mysterious changes to the baseballs themselves across Major League Baseball, and the impact that has on gamblers, fans and teams alike. Plus, we get futures bets from Zerillo for all those looking for action across the entire season, including player milestones, Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, pitcher win totals, and much more. Is New York Yankees star Aaron Judge's home run total fraudulent? Are the Pittsburgh Pirates more to blame than the Dodgers for the current state of baseball? And what are the best bets for Opening Day this Thursday? All these questions answered, plus all the baseball picks and predictions you desire on today's episode! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:08:12 - THE AI REVOLUTION IN BASEBALL BETTING 0:15:30 - LOS ANGELES DODGERS SEASON PREVIEW 0:24:40 - NATIONAL LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW 0:26:00 - MLB MANAGER OF THE YEAR BEST BET 0:32:07 - MYSTERIOUS BASEBALL CONTROVERSY 0:39:30 - MLB FUTURES BEST BETS 0:50:47 - BEST BETS FOR MLB OPENING DAY -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin champions Fernando Mendoza as the presumptive top draft pick and debates draft smokescreens. He breaks down what the Lakers' loss reveals about matchup vulnerabilities and why late-season streaks can be misleading. A debate over wide receiver pay versus consistency surfaces, and there's a deep dive into Victor Wembanyama as a potential defensive gamechanger.

Nick Wright, FS1 commentator and First Things First host, joins to debate NBA and NFL hot takes. They tackle the Lakers' snapped win streak and matchup weaknesses. They argue MVP merits between Wemby and Luka. They also weigh red flags around Darryn Peterson as a potential No. 1 pick.