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Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome cuts down the net after winning the South Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Arena.

Weekend Roundup: Final Four set, Yankees 'torpedo' bats, honoring JuJu, NBA chaos, and more

Pistons, Timberwolves brawl video from fan POV shows absolute chaos

Alex Rodriguez has cool gift for young fan caught in Pistons, Timberwolves fight

Pistons, Timberwolves brawl spills into crowd, 5 players, 2 coaches ejected

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Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich watches his team play against the Chicago Bears in the second half at Soldier Field.

Stanford makes head-scratching decision with hiring of new interim head coach

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers may have played his last game for Gang Green fans.

Aaron Rodgers' secret weekend workout draws another link to Pittsburgh Steelers

Drew McIntyre during the Men’s Royal Rumble match during the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Drew McIntyre continues elite social media run, calling out fan on SmackDown

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown gestures at the line of scrimmage against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Chargers won 33-30.

Antonio Brown's son shows off wide receiver skills in latest viral video

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts lines up for the tush push play on the goal line against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome.

NFL banning the tush push continues to gain steam with competition committee

Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan smiles at the scoreboard against the Houston Cougars.

Viral Tetairoa McMillan video has people dropping NFL Draft stock, but they shouldn't

Kansas City Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt and daughter Gracie Hunt pose on the red carpet for the NFL Draft.

Chiefs heiresses Gracie Hunt, sister Ava twin in matching birthday dresses at party

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt with his wife Tavia Hunt and daughter Gracie Hunt on the red carpet at the NFL Honors awards.

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt's wife Tavia pens sweet bday notes to daughters

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May 14, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Former Boston Celtics great and now radio broadcaster for the team, Cedric Maxwell smiles before game seven of the 2023 NBA playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Former Celtics Finals MVP reveals he was offered cocaine during his NBA career

Mar 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates during the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Cleveland Cavaliers achieve historic NBA feat without LeBron James for the first time

Mar 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

LeBron James shows love to Nick Wright amid Stephen A. Smith beef

Mar 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pat Beverley calls out Chandler Parsons' terrible Austin Reaves take

Friday Roundup: LBJ vs. SAS, sweet madness, MLB blunder, no fun league, and more

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James plays against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at United Center.

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New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. watches his three run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium.

Grow up; the New York Yankees' 'torpedo' bats are good for baseball

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz prepares on deck in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park.

The Cincinnati Reds are making history for all the wrong reasons

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Kike Hernandez celebrates scoring a run.

Dodgers star Kike Hernandez flexes World Series ring with hilarious NSFW photo

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve hits a single during the sixth inning against the New York Mets.

Jose Altuve's wife Nina has sweet note as Astros star receiving Silver Slugger award

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Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Stephen A Smith pays tribute to college basketball legend who is very much alive

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt with his wife Tavia Shackles. and daughter Gracie Hunt.

Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt pens heartfelt birthday note to sister Ava

ESPN's Erin Dolan gets increased full-time role with network

Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) before a game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center.

ESPN reporter breaks silence after LeBron James shaded him in Pat McAfee interview

Peter Schrager during Fox Sports media day at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

'Good Morning Football' host set to leave NFL Network for ESPN

Former Houston Texans JJ Watt speaks to the fans during his Ring Of Honor Ceremony at halftime during the game between the Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium.

J.J. Watt's CBS arrival means Charles Davis' future is unknown

June 20, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) and third baseman Luis Cruz (47) sign a giant glove in the dugout prior to the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

Former Dodgers, Yankees infielder discusses replacing Fernando Valenzuela in radio booth

Aug 12, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; (editors note: in camera double exposure) Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) throws a pitch to Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Jose Caballero (7) in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field.

MLB.tv inaccessible on Opening Day because of technical issue

Oct 14, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Fox Sports commentators Joe Buck and Harold Reynolds during the game between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the 2014 NLCS playoff baseball game at AT&T Park.

Joe Buck's 'proud dad' story about his father, Jack, will warm your heart

Duke Blue Devils mascot in the first half of the 2025 ACC Conference Championship game against the Louisville Cardinals at Spectrum Center.

The poor little Duke Blue Devils are furious with logo used in 'The White Lotus'

Feb 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) brings the ball up court against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Bronny James Is Starting to Believe—And So Are We

Pat McAfee watches workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Pat McAfee continues to get the interviews that others only dream of