First Things First

(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) Frenemies

(01:58:29) Packers in trouble without Micah Parsons?

(02:06:53) Fan receives lifetime ban for taking selfie with Wemby
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(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 to return to NFL

(02:00:48) Game 1 expectations, What would a title mean for Wembanyama?

(02:09:55) Should Caleb Williams have been the cover athlete?
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(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 Rams?

(01:47:05) How will A.J. Brown fit with the Patriots?

(01:57:49) Jalen Brunson vs. Wemby, Who will have the bigger impact?

(02:06:50) Spurs deserve to be favorites?
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(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 Patriots?

(01:47:58) Will the Patriots return to the Super Bowl?

(01:56:46) What did Wemby prove in Game 7?

(02:07:03) A.J. Brown or Myles Garrett the bigger trade?
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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 more.

Thank you for watching.
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