In the second installment of this two-part episode, we dive into the future of sports betting strategy, artificial intelligence, and the battle between prediction markets and traditional sportsbook operators. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter discuss the changes in tax laws for sports bettors after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and how prediction markets’ unlimited liquidity has impacted the sports betting marketplace. We also hear about how A.I. has made life both easier and harder for gamblers in the last 12 months. And finally, Chad and Simon look into their crystal ball to predict what the next decade holds for the industry. #Volume

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Colin is joined by Mike Mulvihill, President of Insights and Analytics for FOX Sports.

They start with FOX’s process for predicting the TV numbers for the World Cup to advertisers,  and Mike explains that the viewership is similar to two full NFL regular seasons and will reach around 150 million viewers (3:30). He also discusses the breakdown between casual and die-hard soccer fans (5:30).

They discuss the surprisingly high ratings for some of the lesser known teams (9:30), and what the ceiling for viewership could look like for the USMNT and top flight teams in the later stages of the tournament (12:15). 

They talk about the controversial  implementation of the hydration breaks and the considerations behind making the change, and the network seeing no drop off in audience after the breaks. (17:30)

They discuss the impact of Messi and Ronaldo’s star power (25:30),  the viewership trends between FOX and Telemundo (28:00), and the live event communal experience of World Cup watching (29:30). They dive into the rise of soccer culture in the United States in recent years and the impact of stadium environment on viewership (30:45). 

Finally, Colin also argues the World Cup transcends everything else in sports and the unifying nature of fans all over the world enjoying a shared experience (40:00). 

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Colin Cowherd discusses the Heat trading for 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and why it makes Miami immediate title contenders in the Eastern Conference. Plus, what's next for the Celtics and Jaylen Brown after Boston was unable to land Giannis?

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright from FS1's First Things First to talk about what Giannis gives the Heat, why this is the best team the United States has ever fielded in the World Cup, and BREAKING NFL NEWS as there will be no NFL Supplemental Draft, meaning Brendan Sorsby's path to the NFL is paused!

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Colin shares his thoughts on the NBA Draft tonight, more on Giannis being traded to the Heat, and defending the NFL's decision to not hold a supplemental draft!

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Colin Cowherd discusses the Heat trading for 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and why Miami has immediately become a title contender in the Eastern Conference.Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show: He disagrees with Colin about Giannis & the Heat and explains why this is potentially the best team the United States has ever had in the history of the World Cup.Plus, shocking news from the NFL who announced they will NOT have a supplemental draft blocking a path for QB Brendan Sorsby to enter the league until the 2027 draft.

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss celebrate the New York Knicks' first NBA Championship in 53 years, breaking down Joe's courtside celebration with Teyana Taylor, planning their hip-hop float for the championship parade, Shaq's freestyle DM, Victor Wembanyama snubbing the Knicks after the buzzer, Ron Harper cussing out Joe, and "Victory Lap (HIM)" running up the streaming numbers.. Plus, P.F. Flyers sends gift packages for Joe and Jada, the guys react to the UFC event at the White House, and Fat Joe vents about being excluded from all of The Roots' hip-hop tribute events despite his extensive catalog.

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Join Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they debate 12 hard draft day decisions that you will need to make in your 2026 fantasy football leagues!

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Intro - 0:00:00

Christian McCaffrey vs. Jonathan Taylor - 0:03:19

Bucky Irving vs. Quinshon Judkins - 0:08:56

Kyle Monangai vs. Blake Corum - 0:17:21

FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:21:40

Tetairoa McMillan vs. DeVonta Smith - 0:22:16

Ladd McConkey vs. Emeka Egbuka - 0:30:58

Rome Odunze vs. Marvin Harrison Jr. - 0:40:18

Hard Rock Bet - 0:46:33

Trevor Lawrence vs. Dak Prescott - 0:48:30

Kyler Murray vs. Jordan Love - 0:53:00

Kyle Pitts vs. Sam LaPorta - 0:57:40

Jeremiah Love vs. Kyren Williams - 1:04:34

Jadarian Price vs. Tony Pollard - 1:07:05

Mike Evans vs. Carnell Tate - 1:11:53

Outro - 1:12:59

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Jason reacts to the top storylines heading into the 2026 NBA Draft and gives his five most important things to watch including the AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson debate and whether the Washington Wizards will make a trade with the Utah Jazz, who the Los Angeles Clippers select with pick No. 5 if they don't want Darius Acuff, what the Golden State Warriors do with their pick to try and add talent around Steph Curry, whether Sam Presti and the OKC Thunder use their picks to move up, what the Los Angeles Lakers do with their pick, and more.

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