Matthew Stafford: I’m very excited about playing for the Rams

Matthew Stafford is engaged in his first offseason program on a new team for the first time he was a rookie. Pictures and videos released from the Rams on social media have shown Stafford dropping back and throwing passes to his new teammates from the team’s facility in Southern California. And while Stafford has experienced [more]

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“Kobe worked harder, MJ worked smarter,” — Tim Grover on the key differences between training MJ & Kobe | UNDISPUTED

Tim Grover trained the one and only Michael Jordan and some of the world’s most elite athletes, and he’s also got a new book out: ‘Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness.’ Tim Grover joins Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to discuss the differences between training Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

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Skip Bayless breaks down why Tom Brady should be ranked as the No. 1 quarterback into 2021 I UNDISPUTED

Today’s “Hot Topic of the Day” focuses on NFL quarterback rankings. Pro Football Focus released their quarterback rankings of all 32 starters heading into the 2021 season. They have Patrick Mahomes in the top spot and Tom Brady in second. Aaron Rodgers closes out the top three and Russell Wilson is ranked fourth. Skip Bayless reacts to the rankings and explains why Brady should be in the No. 1 spot heading. into the 2021 NFL season.

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Shannon Sharpe gives his prediction for Lakers vs. Warriors play-in game | UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers face off against the Golden State Warriors in tonight’s play-in matchup. We’re used to seeing LeBron James and Steph Curry lock horns late in the postseason, where Curry and LeBron faced each other in 22 NBA Finals games. And after the Lakers final regular season game on Sunday, LeBron said QUOTE: ‘For our paths to continue to cross in our careers is pretty unique and pretty cool.’ He also said the Warriors have ‘championship DNA.’ Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the Warriors vs. Lakers matchup.

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Nick Wright on Clippers tanking to avoid facing Lakers: ‘It’s undeniable’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Ty Lue isn’t sparing much thought for those who think the Los Angeles Clippers tanked in their last two regular season games in order to avoid seeing the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs. Nick Wright tells Chris Broussard and LaVar Arrington why it’s not only undeniable that the Clippers tanked, but it’s was not the best strategy, and sends the wrong message.

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Nick Wright: Jayson Tatum gave us a signature performance in Celtics’ win, but he’s not a superstar yet | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Jayson Tatum scored 50 points in last night’s play-in game, leading the Boston Celtics to a sound win over the Washington Wizards. After the win, Tatum said he doesn’t worry about “those who think I’m a superstar and those who don’t”. Nick Wright praises Tatum for his performance in the win, but explains why Tatum isn’t a superstar just yet, and why this win may not have been such a good thing for the Celtics, who now have to see the Brooklyn Nets in the playoffs.

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Chris Broussard: With all due respect to Steph, LeBron & Lakers are the superior team | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Golden State Warriors in the play-in tournament, and Chris Broussard joins First Things First to lay out who he thinks will come out of tonight’s game the winner. Broussard points out that Steph Curry could get hot and present a challenge for the Lakers, but ultimately L.A. has the best player on the court in LeBron James, and the 3rd best player in Anthony Davis. He expect Lakers to win handily over the Warriors.

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