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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after making a 3-point basket during a NCAA women's basketball game against Southern University, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Caitlin Clark dishes to David Letterman on how she cooked an Iowa men's basketball team

NFL, league owners have growing 'tension' on Olympic flag football player participation

TCU star Hailey Van Lith stuns on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit digital cover

Duke basketball star Khaman Maluach could face deportation under new Trump policy

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Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith moves on the field Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, during a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Colts tackle Braden Smith bravely opens up on mental health struggles

Michael Strahan, Pro Football Hall of Famer and co-host of Good Morning America, along with 4x Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski, host the first USA TODAY High School Sports Awards show, which featured more than 1,000 student athletes from across the country.

2025 Sports Emmys nominations revealed

Florida State Seminoles guard Ta'Niya Latson reacts in the closing seconds against Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

South Carolina women's basketball lands huge transfer from nation's leading scorer

San Francisco Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee flies out against the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning at Oracle Park.

San Francisco Giants unveil forgettable City Connect uniforms

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Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of their game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

Jets head coach seems determined to ruin Breece Hall's fantasy football value

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard throws during the pro day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletic Cente on March 26, 2025.

Legendary NFL coach makes bold comparison on top QB draft prospect, league MVP

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox sports presenter Terry Bradshaw (L) interviews Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (R) during the championship trophy presentation after the Eagles' game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Adam Schefter will "guarantee" the Eagles make "a trade or two" during the NFL Draft

Dec 28, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

NFL teams believe Travis Hunter prefers to play wide receiver

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Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone reacts during the second half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.

Denver Nuggets fire head coach and general manager days before start of NBA playoffs

Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg and Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor react against the Houston Cougars in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

NBA mock draft has familiar March Madness names cracking the top ten

Mar 7, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) looks on from the bench during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Hakeem Olajuwon, Victor Wembanyama interaction at national championship goes viral

Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after fouling a Houston Rockets player in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

NBA insider reveals crucial second reason Kevin Durant wasn’t traded this season

Weekend Roundup: Duke chokes, Paige's world, Ovechkin makes history, and more

Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg reacts after their loss to the Houston Cougars in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

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Apr 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (35) strikes out swinging in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

New York Yankees star sidelined for an extremely odd reason

Oct 8, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Aerial view of Yankee Stadium.

The latest Yankees documentary is (really!) unlike anything ever announced

The scoreboard at LECOM Park displays a message about a pitch call being challenged. Major League Baseball is testing an Automated Ball-Stike (ABS) challenge system at select spring training parks. The system allows players to challenge a limited number of ball/stike calls during a game. Calls can be overturned if the pitch tracking technology shows an umpire got a call wrong.

Rob Manfred says MLB umpires prefer full 'robo-umps' to ABS challenge system: report

Apr 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) on deck in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium.

Donald Trump met privately with Shohei Ohtani during Dodgers' White House visit

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Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), walking on stage U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, right, and Ben Ferguson, center, at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Mdat the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event on February 20, 2025 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.

Internet believes Houston basketball team fell victim to infamous 'Ted Cruz Curse'

TCU Horned Frogs guard Hailey Van Lith celebrates after winning the NCAA Playoff Regional semi-final game against Notre Dame.

Hailey Van Lith SI Swimsuit photos, behind-the-scenes video goes viral

LSU Tigers gymnast Olivia Dunne kisses the trophy after the LSU Tigers gymnastics team wins the national championship.

Livvy Dunne shows off signature flavor of popular sports energy drink

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. celebrates after winning the national championship game of the Final Four.

March Madness 2025: 'One Shining Moment' video for Florida national championship run

Feb 6, 2012; Toronto, ON, Canada; SportsNet commentator Christine Simpson before the Edmonton Oilers game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Oilers 6-3.

Longtime NHL goaltender, broadcaster dies at 67

Apr 1, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after a basket during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Ja Morant Fined for "Finger Gun" Gesture, Sparks Debate on NBA Policy

Apr 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) runs off the court after his team beat the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Lakers Climb Tight Western Conference Standings in Final Stretch

Aug 10, 2024; Paris, France; Carmelo Anthony cheers in the second half against France in the men's basketball gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Imagn Images

Carmelo Anthony to Be Inducted into the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

North Carolina fans watch during player introductions before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Purcell Pavilion.

UNC fan hilariously trolls Duke fans during AEW pay-per-view

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James walks down the court after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center.

'First Take' latest nonsensical debate is blatant shot at LeBron James

Feb 15, 2025; Lee County, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran (16) signs autographs for fans during Spring Training at Jet Blue Park at Fenway South.

Red Sox outfielder reveals 2022 suicide attempt in Netflix documentary

Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Shaquille O'Neal arrives on the red carpet before the Emirates NBA Cup semifinal game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Shaquille O’Neal makes a wild Victor Wembanyama claim