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The Notre Dame Leprechaun walks on the ledge in front of fans during the first round of the College Football Playoff

Notre Dame unveils incredible 'Football Leprechaun' logo & the internet goes wild

2025 NFL Preseason, Week 3 TV schedule: Full list of games

Tour Championship tee times 2025: Round 1 tee times & pairings

Sophie Cunningham sends message to fans after devastating season-ending injury

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Rich Eisen speaks at the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinees’ gold jacket dinner at Canton Memorial Civic Center on Aug 2, 2024.

Rich Eisen's shocking ESPN ratings test the limits of 'SportsCenter' nostalgia

Altoona Curve pitcher Bubba Chandler (54) tags out Akron RubberDucks infielder Kahlil Watson (6) at first during the third inning of an opening-day baseball game at Canal Park, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.

MLB's No. 1 pitching prospect gets first big league call-up: reports

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles poses for a portrait during media day at Peoria Sports Complex on Feb. 20.

MLB suspends outfielder who threw bat at pitcher — but there's a catch

Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV broadcaster Tricia Whitaker during the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on July 11.

Netflix, NBC to divide former ESPN MLB properties while Apple bows out: report

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Texas Longhorns RB Jaydon Blue takes the handoff from Arch Manning against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff

Texas star quarterback Arch Manning opens door to entering 2026 NFL Draft

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (right) talks with cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. before the game against the Baltimore Ravens

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones makes embarrassing admission in Netflix NFL show

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt celebrates in the stands after touchdown against Cincinnati Bengals

Washington Commanders rookie RB issues PSA to NFL fans regarding his name

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert talks with wide receiver Keenan Allen against the Los Angeles Rams

Justin Herbert shocks NFL fans after leaked photos emerge with celebrity girlfriend

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Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga talks with owner Joe Lacob.

Golden State Warriors owner is trying hard to keep Jonathan Kuminga

Toronto Raptors forward Jalen McDaniels looks on during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

New Orleans Pelicans sign Jalen McDaniels

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga stands on the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Milwaukee Bucks’ reason for not pursuing Jonathan Kuminga trade revealed

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

Lakers 2025-26 NBA schedule: Key dates, National TV games, back to backs

Weekend Roundup: Bengals fumbling, Scottie on top, new UFC monster, and more

Cincinnati Bengals Trey Hendrickson speaks at a press conference after practice.

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Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark arrives for contract negotiations at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida on Feb. 23, 2022.

MLB players 'don't have a strong opinion' about Tony Clark, per report

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announces Major League Baseball and the Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 All Star game at Wrigley Field on Aug. 1.

Rob Manfred dropped a major hint about MLB realignment on ESPN

Fans are seen walking outside in a general view before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts talk before Major League Baseball and the Chicago Cubs announce the 2027 All Star game at Wrigley Field on Aug. 1.

ESPN one of several bidders for live MLB rights beginning in 2026: report

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Stephen A. Smith attends game six of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs between the Denver Nuggets and the LA Clippers

ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky catches massive stray from Stephen A. Smith

ESPN and NFL Network hosts Daniel Jeremiah, Pat McAfee and Rich Eisen during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium

ESPN welcomes back retro introduction for Rich Eisen's epic SportsCenter return

Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins against the Golden State Warriors.

Kendrick Perkins shares wild story of death threats over Giannis Antetokounmpo remarks

Kansas City Chiefs owner Tavia Hunt and daughter Gracie Hunt against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt's wife Tavia rips Miss USA leaders amid chaos

Gabby Thomas (USA) celebrates after winning the women's 4x400m relay final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games

Olympic champ Gabby Thomas reveals tumor scare ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

NFL cheerleaders perform during the 2024 Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium.

2025 NFL Preseason, Week 2 TV schedule: Full list of games

Taylor Swift sits with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during the 2025 AFC divisional game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans

Caitlin Clark perfectly foreshadowed Taylor Swift 'New Heights' podcast YouTube crash

Former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne cheers during the second inning between the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field.

Livvy Dunne co-signs Taylor Swift's male NFL fans diss on 'New Heights' with Travis Kelce

Miranda Jones, of Kentucky, poses for a photo in a sweatshirt she bedazzled as Taylor Swift fans take over Indianapolis before a show.

Taylor Swift 'New Heights' podcast interview with Travis Kelce, Jason (FULL VIDEO)

Taylor Swift reacts after the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Taylor Swift roasts male NFL fans in 'New Heights' podcast intro

NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. sits courtside during the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns

Odell Beckham Jr. blasts ESPN NFL insider over bogus retirement report

Fox Sports broadcasters Kevin Burkhardt and Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz and Derek Jeter on field after the game two between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 26, 2024.

MLB's postseason schedule includes a big change from 2024