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Jul 31, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah (11) removes his cleats after being subbed out during the second half against Arsenal at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Mo Salah sadly admits he's 'more out than in' with Liverpool future

Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) looks on during a timeout during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Maxx Crosby strongly refutes talk of Raiders tanking for top draft pick

East Rutherford, NJ -- November 24, 2024 -- Malik Nabers of the Giants on the bench late in the fourth quarter as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came to MetLife Stadium and defeated the New York Giants 30-7.

Malik Nabers' 'ain't the quarterback' criticism isn't great news for Brian Daboll

Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (0) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Roquan Smith's status in doubt for Ravens' Monday night matchup with Chargers

Jun 24, 2024; Eugene, OR, USA; NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Mike Tirico tore his Achilles while doing the simplest of things at home

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Jalen Hurts celebrates with Saquon Barkley after the Eagles defeat the Los Angeles Rams.

Around the NFL, NBA drama and the upset of the year in today's Roundup

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Sep 19, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

MLB team has made the most surprising $100 million offseason splurge

The Angels reportedly agreed to a three-year, $63 million contract with free-agent left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to continue their roster rebuild.

Nov 23, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham watches the game against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Utah's Kyle Whittingham to evaluate future with program after disappointing season

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham is evaluating his future in Salt Lake City after a disappointing

Oct 6, 2024; Tottenham, ENG; New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is pitch side before kick off against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images

Jets retain former GM's firm to help with head coach, executive search

The Jets have retained a former GM's firm to help find their new GM and coach

Nov 23, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears former quarterback Aaron Rodgers stands on the field before the start of the second quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Aaron Rodgers may be forced into retirement

Reports say Rodgers won't be a Jet next season, and others say there is no market for the four-time MVP

Jun 11, 2023; Sonoma, California, USA; DJ Diesel, also known as Shaquille O'Neal, performs for the fans after the Toyota / Save Mart 350 race at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Shaquille O'Neal makes '$300 million' suggestion to make WNBA better

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal was met with criticism from multiple WNBA stars after he made a wild suggestion to make the league more popular.

Sports Media

Nov. 27, 2009; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UFL announcer Dave Sims during the game between the Las Vegas Locomotives against the Florida Tuskers during the UFL championship game at Sam Boyd Stadium. The Locomotives defeated the Tuskers 20-17 in overtime.

Yankees' new play-by-play voice received 'a lot of ugly, ugly mail' at last job

Former Oakland Raiders coach John Madden at halftime ceremony to present punter Ray Guy with Pro Football Hall of Fame ring at O.co Coliseum on Nov 20, 2014.

John Madden, Nicolas Cage and the history of turducken

Lou Williams shares the time Doc Rivers made him play drunk (VIDEO)

Mar 17, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; MLB Network sportscasters Bob Costas (left) and Harold Reynolds (right) before the game between Japan and Puerto Rico during the World Baseball Classic semifinal at AT&T Park.

Sports media critic who gave Bob Costas his first job passes away

NFL

Mayo didn't take responsibility for the Patriots' discipline problems

Jerod Mayo's comments postgame raised some eyebrows

Barkley could very well win MVP

Saquon Barkley is making a strong case for a premier NFL award

Detroit Lions RB pays homage to Allen Iverson with touchdown celebration (VIDEO)

Headlines from Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season

NBA

Nov 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) controls the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Without PG, Kawhi, the Clippers are gritty again

Oct 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd with guard Luka Doncic (77) against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jason Kidd downplays Luka Doncic's absence despite OT loss vs. Miami Heat

Nov 23, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) looks up in front of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

NBA fans are saying the same thing after Victor Wembanyama-Draymond Green picture goes viral

Nov 18, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown instructs his players against the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Mike Brown goes berserk at referee following Ben Simmons block (Video)

MLB

Jun 8, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Chris Taylor (3) reacts after a single during the third inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

ESPN's Buster Olney criticizes Dodgers for not taking the 'high ground' after World Series win

Kendrick Lamar accepts the award for best rap album for “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.

Kendrick Lamar's track 'Dodger Blue' has L.A. fans swooning

The MLB wants to improve the accuracy of strikes and balls

Automated strike zone could be coming to the MLB sooner than later

South Bend Cubs mascot Stu waves the winning flag after a minor league baseball game against the Lake County Captains at Four Winds Field on Friday, June 21, 2024, in South Bend.

Senator proposes minor league baseball bill; what would Dick Durbin's 'Fair Ball Act' accomplish?

Roundup

Nick Chubb scores a touchdown in the snow at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.

Snow games forever, the end of White House visits and Robert Kraft denied again in today's Roundup

Joel Embiid limps to the bench during a time-out against the Memphis Grizzlies.

More Joel Embiid drama, CFB's best uniforms and a Guy Fieri-related tequila heist in today's Roundup

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders may not be sticking around in Boulder.

A Coach Prime NFL rumor, benching Aaron Rodgers and LeBron's new Laker love in today's Roundup

The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers will mix it up tonight for the first time since the playoffs last season.

Undefeated Cavs v. champion Celtics, the reeling Cowboys and the NBA's biggest loser in today's Roundup