First Things First

(0:00) Messi scores hat-trick, France deserve to be favorites? (26:12) Spurs or Knicks more likely to head back to Finals? (38:04) Is Nick Sirianni a legendary HC? (47:05) Nick’s Tiers (01:08:19) Could this be Baker Mayfield’s last year with the Bucs?  (01:17:59) How much pressure is on Ronaldo? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) France beats Senegal, Was USMNT’s win over Paraguay its best ever? (17:59) How did the Knicks win the Finals? (28:04) Spurs deserve to be Title Favorites? (35:10) Dax’s Updated World Cup Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Wemby’s ceiling, Knicks have 4th-best title odds, Spain draws Cape Verde (26:56) Will Giannis sign with the Celtics or Heat? (37:42) Should the Spurs run it back? (45:17) King of the Hill (01:03:22) France expectations, Will Argentina win the World Cup?  (01:18:17) Brendan Sorsby enters Supplemental Draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Knicks win 1st title since 1973 (29:06) USMNT beats Paraguay (40:47) How will this Knicks title run be remembered?  (47:20) Jalen Brunson the greatest Knick? (01:07:56) Should Brazil fans be concerned? (01:19:46) What does a Knicks title mean for New York? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Who is the most important player for USMNT? (16:06) Spurs ‘confident’, What would a title mean for Jalen Brunson? (26:44) What would a Finals exit mean for the Spurs & Wemby?  (36:03) USMNT in a must-win vs. Paraguay?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Will home-field advantage help USMNT? (26:35) Who would being a champion mean more for on the Knicks? (43:10) Pochettino to skip pre-game speech (48:53) Title Pie (01:08:07) How can the Spurs force a Game 6? (01:17:44) Germany on Upset Alert? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Knicks beat Spurs, What were the biggest moments from Game 4?  (21:15) Mexico beats South Africa, World Cup Power Rankings (32:14) How much is this loss on Wemby? (41:56) Ronaldo’s missed opportunities something or nothing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Knicks beat Spurs, What went wrong for San Antonio? (26:28) Do these Finals impact how people see Wemby?  (41:27) OG Anunoby’s tip-in one of the greatest shots ever? (48:11) BUD List (01:06:35) Historic comeback or historic collapse? (01:17:07) Dax McCarty previews 2026 FIFA World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Knicks vs. Spurs Game 4, Who ya got?  (28:08) Should the Vikings commit to Kyler Murray? (43:34) Stephon Castle: Spurs will win the next 3 games? (48:53) Will Jalen Brunson have a great game? (01:05:24) Will Wemby have an MVP night?  (01:15:23) Dax McCarty joins (01:24:49) Packed Stats, Will the Spurs or Knicks win Game 4? (01:46:57) USMNT World Cup preview (01:55:03) He Said We Said (02:06...

(0:00) Spurs win Game 3 vs. Knicks (27:41) Brendan Sorsby granted injunction to play in 2026 (40:58) Surprised Knicks are losing Brunson minutes? (47:07) Is Wemby embracing the Villain role?  (01:04:37) Should Knicks fans be worried? (01:19:16) Can Wemby keep up his good form? (01:25:10) Top Ten Tuesday, Most impressive part of Spurs’ win? (01:48:49) MSG’s atmospheric impact on Game 3 (01:58:47) S...

(0:00) Knicks up 2-0 on Spurs, Losses on Wemby? (28:03) Will Josh Allen lead the Bills to a Super Bowl? (41:10) Did the Spurs give Game 2 to the Knicks? (47:12) Are the Knicks historically great?  (01:07:22) Expectations for Wemby against MSG crowd? (01:16:00) John Strong joins  (01:26:04) KAT Finals MVP, Did Wemby’s mistakes cost the Spurs the series? (01:48:39) What would a Myles Garrett-Aaron D...

(0:00) Spurs vs. Knicks Game 2 (27:27) Should Baker Mayfield get a contract extension? (40:58) What would another Knicks blowout mean? (48:12) Will Wemby be the favorite for MVP next season? (01:07:43) Game 2 X-Factor, Could the Spurs overcome a 2-0 deficit? (01:20:28) More confidence in Brunson or Wemby? (01:26:02) Wemby will have a dominate game, Jalen Brunson underrated? (01:49:04) Cowboys are...

(0:00) Knicks beat Spurs in Game 1, Alex Rodriguez joins (29:32) Surprised Karl-Anthony Towns outplayed Victor Wembanyama? (35:25) Jalen Brunson dominates 4th quarter (43:02) BUD List (01:05:06) Wemby ‘has to play normal, not good’, Should the Knicks be favorites? (01:18:04) Russell Wilson retires after 14 seasons (01:24:40) Knicks impress in victory, Wemby the biggest reason Spurs lost? (01:46:19...

(0:00) Spurs vs. Knicks Game 1 preview (24:20) Caleb Williams Madden 27 cover, Will he take another leap? (40:08) Better for NBA if Spurs or Knicks win the title? (47:30) Most to Gain & Lose (01:09:00) Will Jalen Brunson outplay Victor Wembanyama? (01:17:19) Sebastian Berhalter joins (01:28:03) Packed Stats, Was Caleb Williams the only choice for Madden 27? (01:50:49) Aaron Donald could be tempted...

(0:00) Patriots trade for A.J. Brown, Will Jalen Hurts take a step forward or back? (24:58) Spurs vs. Knicks Finals picks, Who will be the X-Factor? (40:33) Who is the Rams’ biggest threat in the NFC? (47:07) Club Superstar 5.0 (01:05:52) Will Drake Maye be even better next year with A.J. Brown? (01:18:42) Can the Knicks stop Wemby? (01:24:53) Top 10 Tuesday, Will Myles Garrett be better with the...

(0:00) Myles Garrett traded to Rams (19:24) Spurs advance to NBA Finals, How much is Chet Holmgren to blame? (41:12) Cristian Pulisic scores in USA’s 3-2 win over Senegal  (46:04) Can anyone stop the Rams? (01:02:37) A.J. Brown traded to Patriots, Why weren’t the Thunder inevitable?  (01:17:52) What’s next for the Thunder? (01:24:55) Will the  A.J. Brown trade have a bigger impact on the Eagles or...

After First Things First came up short at the Sports Emmys, Kevin Wildes took a moment to thank the people who make the show possible: the fans. In this heartfelt post-show message, Wildes shares his appreciation for everyone who watches, supports, and engages with First Things First every day. While the show didn't take home the trophy, he explains why the connection with the audience means even...

(0:00) Spurs beat Thunder and force Game 7, Mitchell Robinson has surgery (25:00) Should the Chiefs improve their WR room? (34:41) Spurs getting physical with Thunder (39:41) NBA passes Draft Lottery Reform (44:59) Title Pie, Who ya got in Game 7?  (56:07) More faith in Wemby or SGA?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Thunder vs. Spurs Game 6, How much pressure is on Wemby and SGA? (26:57) Patriots unwilling to give up 1st for A.J. Brown, Kyler vs. J.J McCarthy (41:02) Should the Knicks want the Thunder or Spurs in the Finals? (46:04) BUD List (01:06:04) Is it now or never for Lamar Jackson? (01:19:18) Will Wemby have another dud in Game 6? (01:24:57) Flopping change how people view SGA? (01:48:16) Frene...

(0:00) Thunder beat Spurs, take 3-2 series lead (26:26) Lamar Jackson participates in OTAs, Will Patrick Mahomes start Week 1? (41:04) Jared McCain sounds off on fouls at end of Game 5 (47:44) Nick’s Tiers, Spurs still the better team? (01:05:20) Hank Azaria joins (01:19:04) Victor Wembanyama skips post-game media (01:25:41) Packed Stats, All faith restored in Thunder? (01:48:33) Mahomes expectati...

(0:00) Knicks dominate Cavs, Advance to first Finals since 1999 (27:14) Felix Rosenqvist joins (43:22) Donovan Mitchell defends James Harden after being swept (50:31) King of the Hill (01:05:37) Will Wemby outplay SGA in Game 5? (01:17:29) Tony Meola joins to talk USMNT (01:26:47) Danny’s Top 10 Winners from Knicks’ Finals appearance (01:47:39) Will USMNT live up to expectations? (01:57:08) How ca...

(0:00) Spurs beat Thunder, Knicks beat Cavs, Felix Rosenqvist wins Indy 500 (28:31) Aaron Rodgers’ last season? (36:30) All-NBA teams announced  (42:41) Chet Holmgren’s offense issues, Knicks lucky to be up 3-0? (01:01:58) Caleb Williams should ‘do less’, Should the Chiefs get Patrick Mahomes another WR? (01:14:23) What would being swept mean for the Cavaliers? (01:19:10) Time to worry about the T...

(0:00) Remembering Kyle Busch (10:54) Tom Rinaldi joins (25:34) Tony Kanaan joins (35:21) Scott McLaughlin joins (48:21) Jimmie Johnson joins (57:47) Mario Andretti joins  (01:08:07) Jamie Little joins (01:17:57) Knicks up 2-0 on Cavs, Spurs nervous if they lose Game 3? (01:38:20) Indy 500 Top 10 All-Time Moments, Most to Gain (01:55:30) Indy 500: Who ya got? Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

(0:00) Thunder win Game 2, Josef Newgarden joins (21:06) Scott Dixon joins (34:11) Helio Castroneves joins (49:21) Marcus Ericsson & Kyle Kirkwood join (01:05:02) Alex Palou joins (01:21:48) Pato O’Ward joins (01:32:29) Sting Ray Robb joins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Knicks beat Cavaliers in epic comeback, Nick’s Mini-Tiers (27:36) Landon Donovan joins (38:55) Will the Thunder bounce back in Game 2?  (44:39) Packed Stats, Who is at fault for the Cavs’ collapse?  (01:08:04) Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail, Should the Giants be excited for this season? (01:18:14) How far can Jalen Brunson carry the Knicks? (01:26:05) Will Wemby have a monster Gam...