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Skip Bayless: Tyson Fury adding 20 pounds is a minus and gives Deontay Wilder a bigger shot in this fight I UNDISPUTED

The Heavyweight champion will be crowned when Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder go toe-to-toe in a third fight this weekend on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View. Wilder won the first fight by split decision while Fury left no doubt in the second fight with a TKO victory. Heading into the third installment, the British boxer’s trainer said Fury will have an edge because he’ll be heavier than last time by quote: ’20 pounds or so.’ Skip Bayless explains why Fury’s 20 pound weight gain will be a minus for the heavyweight champion.

Shannon Sharpe explains why he's optimistic about the Lakers' title hopes despite loss to Suns I UNDISPUTED

Anthony Davis scored 14 points for the Los Angeles Lakers yesterday, but the purple and gold still fell 117-105 in their preseason matchup with the Phoenix Suns. LeBron James and Russell Westbrook didn’t play for the second consecutive game, but new Lakers Carmelo Anthony and Malik Monk combined for 26 points. Shannon Sharpe explains why he is optimistic about the Lakers being a championship despite no LeBron or Russ in last night’s preseason game.

Shannon Sharpe gives his prediction for Rams vs. Seahawks in Week 5 I UNDISPUTED

Thursday Night Football comes to FOX tonight. Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams travel to Seattle to take on Russell Wilson and the Seahawks. LA is coming off a rough loss to the division-leading Arizona Cardinals for their first defeat of the season. Hear who Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe believe will win: The Rams or Seattle Seahawks?

Chris Broussard: Miami had the best offseason by acquiring Kyle Lowry, but the Lakers will win the West I UNDISPUTED

Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ flurry of moves this summer, nearly half of the league’s general managers voted for the Miami Heat as the team that had the best offseason, while L.A. came in second. Miami’s acquisition of Kyle Lowry helped tip the scales in their favor, who was also voted as the player who will make the biggest impact for his new team. New Lakers’ point guard Russell Westbrook came in second. Chris Broussard joins explains why he agrees with the NBA’s general managers about the Heat having the best offseason and what this means for the Lakers.

Shannon Sharpe: LeBron was still voted as a Top 5 player in Year 19 despite no MVP vote; it's unheard of I UNDISPUTED

In a recent poll of the NBA’s 30 general managers, 37 percent of them believe Kevin Durant will win the MVP award. He also took a whopping 41 percent of the responses when asked what player they’d want taking the final shot with a game on the line. KD led both those results, while four-time MVP LeBron James didn’t receive a single vote in either category. Shannon Sharpe explains why it’s a mistake to not give LeBron an MVP or player to take last shot vote, along with what it means for the King’s success.

Skip Bayless: Ben Simmons will still return to the 76ers despite large fines for missing preseason I UNDISPUTED

According to reports, quote ‘the financial significance of holding out is starting to take hold in Ben Simmons’ camp’. The All-Star point guard was fined about $360,000 for skipping Monday’s preseason game, and his representation communicated to the Philadelphia 76ers that his early fines were higher than expected. Hear whether Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe believe Simmons will return to the 76ers this year.

Skip Bayless on Vic Fangio criticising the Ravens going for rushing record: It gave me pause to hear him say that I UNDISPUTED

With three seconds to go in a 23-7 victory, the Baltimore Ravens intercepted the Denver Broncos in the endzone, and John Harbaugh called a quarterback run for Lamar Jackson to tie an NFL record with their 43rd straight game of 100 yards rushing. Vic Fangio said quote: ‘It was kind of bulls***. I just know how they operate. That’s just their mode of operation there. Player safety is secondary.’ Harbaugh responded quote: ‘So you’re throwing the ball in the end zone with 10 seconds left, I don’t know that there’s a 16-point touchdown that’s gonna be possible right there…so like I said what’s meaningful to us might not be meaningful to them…’ Skip Bayless shares who he sides with in this outcome.

Shannon Sharpe shares what Bubba Wallace’s historical win at Talladega means for NASCAR I UNDISPUTED

Bubba Wallace’s big win at Talladega came with historical context. He became the second black driver ever to win a race since Wendell Scott in 1963. Wallace also won the first race for Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team. Afterwards, he said quote: ‘This is for all the kids out there that want to have an opportunity and whatever they want to achieve, and be the best at what they want to do.’ Shannon Sharpe shares what Wallace’s historical win means for the sport.

Skip Bayless: Allen Iverson leaving LeBron James off his “Top 5 Killers” list is the ultimate diss I UNDISPUTED

In a recent interview, Allen Iverson unveiled a list featuring his ‘top five killers’ in today’s game. A.I. named Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Bradley Beal, and Damian Lillard. The one name people noticed right away that he never mentioned was LeBron James. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about Allen Iverson leaving the King off his top 5 list.

“Derek Carr battled to the end” — Shannon Sharpe on Joey Bosa saying Carr shuts down under pressure I UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Chargers won their second straight divisional game last night, beating the Las Vegas Raiders 28-14 to hand Las Vegas its first loss of the season. Some of the Derek Carr for MVP buzz wore off, and Joey Bosa talked about how his defense handled the Raiders QB down the stretch… ‘We knew once we hit him a few times, he really gets shook…And you saw on (Covington’s) sack, he was pretty much curling into a ball before we even got back there. Great dude, great player, but we know once you get pressure on him, he kind of shuts down.’ Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about Bosa’s comments and the Chargers win.

Shannon Sharpe explains why he believes Mac Jones outplayed Tom Brady in Patriots’ Week 4 loss vs. Bucs I UNDISPUTED

Not only did Tom Brady get the win in his rainy return to New England last night, but he also broke Drew Brees’ all-time passing record early in the first half. TB12 finished with 269 passing yards but no touchdowns or interceptions as the Tampa Bay Bucs won 19-17. Meanwhile, Mac Jones had 275 passing yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Shannon Sharpe explains why he believes the rookie outplayed Brady despite beating the Patriots.

Shannon Sharpe: It will always be Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick until the other retires I UNDISPUTED

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick embraced briefly on the field at the end of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win over the New England Patriots last night. But reportedly the two had already made plans to meet after the game, and the two had an approximate 20-minute conversation in the visitors locker room before addressing the media. Brady told reporters quote ‘We had a personal relationship for 20 years. We’ve had a lot of personal conversations that should remain that way.’

Skip Bayless ranks his Cowboys' Week 4 victory vs. Panthers: My team is legit; that was a big 9 I UNDISPUTED

Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott had their way against the Carolina Panthers’ top-ranked defense. Dak threw four touchdowns while Zeke rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown of his own. The duo led Dallas to a 36-28 win over Carolina to improve to 3-1 on the year as they remain on top of the NFC East. Skip Bayless explains how his Cowboys impressed him against the league’s top-ranked defense.

Shannon Sharpe: Cardinals just put the NFC on notice with win over Stafford’s Rams I UNDISPUTED

Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals improved to 4-0 as they handed the Los Angeles Rams their first loss of the season. Kyler threw for two touchdowns and set the record straight on where Arizona is headed. The third-year QB said the team understands ‘what we’re capable of and where we can take it.’ Meanwhile, LA will look to bounce back against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football this week on FOX. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the Rams’ first loss.

“Belichick lost his nerve” — Skip Bayless reacts to Tom Brady’s win over Patriots in Week 4 I UNDISPUTED

Tom Brady made his much-anticipated return to Foxborough last night, and the 7-time champion got the last laugh over Bill Belichick as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers escaped with a 19-17 win. Rainy conditions slowed down both offenses much of the night, and the England Patriots missed a 56-yard field goal to take the lead with less than a minute to go. Hear Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe’s biggest takeaways from the Battle of Foxborough.

Shannon Sharpe: Joel Embiid is tired of hearing about Ben Simmons not wanting to play with him; it’s over I UNDISPUTED

Ben Simmons is officially a holdout at the Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp and he reportedly believes his partnership with Joel Embiid has quote: ‘Run its course.’ Embiid was asked about this yesterday, and his response says it all. He said quote: ‘Our team has always been built around his needs, so it was kind of surprising to see that..I’m really focused on the guys that are here. The situation is weird, disappointing, borderline kind of disrespectful to all of the guys that are out here fighting for their lives.’ Shannon Sharpe reacts to Embiid’s comments and explains what this means for the 76ers and Simmons.

Shannon Sharpe: The Lakers’ short turnaround from the bubble took a physical and mental toll on LeBron James I UNDISPUTED

As the Los Angeles Lakers open training camp, LeBron James seems refreshed and ready to chase his second title in L.A. LeBron told reporters quote: ‘Last year after coming off the bubble, it literally took everything away from you. Any little bit of energy that you had, it was completely gone when we left there… Guys just didn’t have an opportunity to get a mental break.’ Shannon Sharpe discusses why the quick turnaround into last season is a legitimate excuse for the Lakers struggles during the 2020-2021 year.

Skip Bayless reacts to Joel Embiid’s comments about Ben Simmons holding out of 76ers’ camp I UNDISPUTED

Ben Simmons is officially a holdout at the Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp and he reportedly believes his partnership with Joel Embiid has quote: ‘Run its course.’ Embiid was asked about this yesterday, and his response says it all. He said quote: ‘Our team has always been built around his needs, so it was kind of surprising to see that..I’m really focused on the guys that are here. The situation is weird, disappointing, borderline kind of disrespectful to all of the guys that are out here fighting for their lives.’ Skip Bayless reacts to Embiid’s comments and discusses why he believes the big man said what he said.

Skip Bayless gives his prediction for Dak’s Cowboys against the Panthers’ No. 1 ranked run defense I UNDISPUTED

Sunday on FOX we get to see the Dallas Cowboys look to boost their NFC resume as they host the undefeated Carolina Panthers. The Dallas offense looks as good as ever, ranking 4th in rushing. Meanwhile, Carolina has a stingy defense themselves, ranking best in the league by only allowing 45 yards per game on the ground. Hear who Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe believe will win this Sunday: The Carolina Panthers or Dallas Cowboys?

“The Ultimate Chess Match” — Skip Bayless gives his predictions for Brady vs. Belichick in Foxborough I UNDISPUTED

Tom Brady makes his return to Foxborough Sunday night, facing off against his former coach Bill Belichick for the first time and setting the stage for one of the most hyped up regular season sporting events in history. TB12 and Belichick won 6 titles together in New England, and more history will be made as Brady needs only 68 passing yards to pass Drew Brees and break the NFL’s career record. Hear who Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe believe will win on Sunday night: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers or New England Patriots?

Skip Bayless reacts to news of Malcolm Butler’s Super Bowl 52 benching after argument with Matt Patricia I UNDISPUTED

The enduring mystery from the New England Patriots loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 52 was just why Pro Bowl corner Malcolm Butler never played a defensive snap. A new book on the Patriots details that Butler had a heated exchange with defensive coordinator Matt Patricia that led to his infamous benching. Skip Bayless reacts to the news of the reason for Butler’s Super Bowl benching.

“I disqualify Belichick as the GOAT” — Skip Bayless reacts to the tell-all book behind the Patriots’ dynasty I UNDISPUTED

A new book on the New England Patriots has gone into great detail about the fractured relationship between Robert Kraft, Tom Brady, and Bill Belichick. Kraft reportedly disparaged his coach and even called him an ‘idiot savant’, while Brady apparently thought Belichick’s methods were quote ‘antiquated, even silly.’ Hear Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe’s biggest takeaway’s from the tell-all book.

Chris Broussard: Anthony Davis needs Russell Westbrook to push him every single night I UNDISPUTED

Newest Los Angeles Laker Russell Westbrook is already taking on a leadership with his new team. Russ praised his big man Anthony Davis as the ultimate weapon. He also vowed to push AD ‘every single night’ as he, Davis, and LeBron James embark on a title run. Hear what Chris Broussard has to say about Westbrook’s plan to motivate Anthony Davis.

Skip Bayless on Russ Westbrook’s plans to push Anthony Davis: This shows why AD and LeBron won’t win with him I UNDISPUTED

Newest Los Angeles Laker Russell Westbrook is already taking on a leadership with his new team. Russ praised his big man Anthony Davis as ‘the ultimate weapon.’ He also vowed to push AD ‘every single night’ as he, Davis, and LeBron James embark on a title run. Skip Bayless explains why he is not a fan of Russ’s comments and how it shows why ‘AD and LeBron will not win with him.’

Shannon Sharpe reacts to the fractured relationship between Tom Brady, Belichick, and Robert Kraft I UNDISPUTED

Marcellus Wiley explains why the Cowboys are better than we originally thought I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho sit down to discuss if the Dallas Cowboys are better than we originally expected. Hear why Wiley believes the Cowboys’ defense has been on the rise since last year and that Dallas is going to ball this year.

Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe discuss how much Richard Sherman will help the Bucs I UNDISPUTED

Free agent cornerback Richard Sherman announced on his podcast that he’s signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The former all-pro reportedly got a one-year deal and was also being courted by the Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe discuss how much he will help the Bucs.

Skip Bayless on whether Dak Prescott is better than his post injury self and can lead Cowboys to NFC East title I UNDISPUTED

Skip made the point yesterday that Dak Prescott has looked better than ever, especially after Monday’s big win over the Philadelphia Eagles. During his weekly radio interview, Jerry Jones agreed, saying quote: ‘I actually think he’s playing better than he was before his injury.’ And Hall of Famer Brett Favre echoed the same idea on his own radio appearance, saying quote: ‘The injury has made him even better. Sometimes that happens… Maybe you kind of internalize what you do best and focus.’ Skip Bayless discusses whether Dak is better than his post-injury self and if he can lead the Cowboys’ offense to an NFC East title.

Skip Bayless speaks on Manny Pacquiao's legendary career after announcing retirement I UNDISPUTED

Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from boxing yesterday, ending a career in which he won 12 world titles. The 42-year-old was the only 8-division champion in boxing history, getting big-time victories over Miguel Cotto, Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton and Keith Thurman, not to mention his high-profile loss to Floyd Mayweather in 2015. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about Pacquiao’s legendary career.

Shannon Sharpe: If the Lakers stay healthy, they’re winning the NBA championship I UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers held their media day yesterday and fans are already going crazy about this photo shoot that shows the stacked talent their roster has. Former MVP Russell Westbrook spoke with the media about his decision to join the Lakers, saying that as soon as he worked out with LeBron James this summer he knew quote ‘it was going to work.’ Hear whether Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe believe the Lakers’ addition of Westbrook is enough to win a championship.