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Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Mike Tomlin amazingly predicts the future in 'Hard Knocks' premiere

Soto will apparently sign a contract worth more than $600 million

Bidding for Juan Soto hits important milestone

Dec 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots as Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Ja Morant 'dead serious' about his new no-highlight dunk policy

The committee favored Alabama over Ole Miss, Miami and South Carolina

College Football Playoff Committee explains rankings of bubble teams

Oct 23, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Stephen A. Smith (Stephen Smith) on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Stephen A. Smith rebukes report that $120 million contract with ESPN is close

The Latest

Nov 12, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) talks with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) after being called for a foul in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

"Draymond Green will clothesline you": Kings star sounds off NBA's two biggest complainers

Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox declares Draymond Green and Luka Doncic as NBA's two biggest complainers.

Campbell was fired after Michigan averaged just over 22 points per game

Sherrone Moore makes Michigan coaching decision

Despite beating Ohio State again, Moore felt the offense needed a new leader

December 1, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama's insane backwards alley-oop dunk (Video)

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama shows off his brilliant lob-catching skills against the Phoenix Suns.

Nov 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts during the first half of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Draymond Green's defeated reaction to Warriors losing vs. Nuggets goes viral, 'Unc looks disappointed'

Draymond Green could do nothing but stand on the sidelines during the Golden State Warriors' recent defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets.

Pollard believes his Cyclones should be ranked higher

Iowa State Athletic Director makes wild statement about his team's ranking

The Cyclones are correctly ranked, no matter what their AD thinks

Oct 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A post-season banner is seen outside of Kauffman Stadium prior to game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs.

The latest Diamond Sports Group contract is a sign of better times for MLB free agents

The Kansas City Royals will stay on their local FanDuel Sports Network affiliate next season, and that bodes well beyond western Missouri.

Sports Media

Nov 10, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on from the sidelines against the Washington Commanders during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Mike Tomlin hates 'Hard Knocks' but he'll surely be the show's biggest star

Dec 1, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gets interviewed after the game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center.

LeBron James' media company lost $28 million in 2023: report

The microphone on the Studebaker Stage at South Bend Public House on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, before the restaurant's opening day on Thursday in South Bend.

Cumulus Radio lawsuit drove Dallas sports-talk host to alcoholism: report

Brady seems to struggle to connect to audiences' football watching experience

Tom Brady continuing to get bad reviews of his NFL broadcasts

NFL

Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio on the field before the game against the New York Giants at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texans GM Nick Caserio blasts NFL's 'embarrassing' suspension of Azeez Al-Shaair

Winston threw for four touchdowns and three interceptions

Jameis Winston had the most Jameis Winston-like game Monday night

Nov 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) in the second half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Kirk Cousins' struggles prove Falcons should already regret QB's massive contract

Cooper DeJean 'didn't expect' to put Derrick Henry 'on the ground.'

NBA

Dec 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

As Lakers' LeBron James' slump continues, how worried should Los Angeles be about aging superstar?

Nov 29, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kendrick Perkins makes old 'car' analogy for LeBron James' bad stretch

May 12, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) walks past head coach Steve Kerr after fouling out in the second half of game six of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Steve Kerr says Warriors veteran is 'doubtful' for Nuggets game

Dec 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

LeBron James sounds off on Lakers' 'nasty' offense

MLB

Sep 19, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (45) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman contract won't fix what ails Boston's bullpen

A's Vegas stadium price tag increases by $250 million

The 'Golden At-Bat' rule would shake up late-game scenarios

Rob Manfred says there's buzz from MLB owners around adding an obscure rule

Sep 3, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stand in the dugout before the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Shohei Ohtani is recouping the baseball cards his former interpreter bought with his money

Roundup

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston attempts a pass against the Denver Broncos.

Jameis being Jameis, LeBron losing everywhere and MLB's golden at-bat proposal in today's Roundup

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gets interviewed after a game against the Utah Jazz.

LeBron's new low, NFL MVP makes his case and a possible Aaron Rodgers benching in today's Roundup

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus talks to quarterback Caleb Williams (on the sidelines.

Embarrassing Bears, a surprise QB return and leftover turkey jerky in today's Roundup

Juan Soto in Game 3 of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Juan Soto sweepstakes, college football chatter and the NBA's dirtiest player in today's Roundup