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Indiana Pacers stars Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton after win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals

Indiana Pacers defy insane odds with another historic NBA Playoffs comeback win

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton delivers clutch NBA Finals game-winner to beat Thunder

Indiana Pacers embrace NBA Finals hype with massive giveaway for fans

Big Ten coach demands 'four automatic' spots for conference in College Football Playoff

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams during NBA Finals Media Day.

OKC Thunder’s Jalen Williams matches historic NBA record from 1977

NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks to media as the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver hits back at critics of Thunder-Pacers Finals matchup

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Shaquille O’Neal questions Jayson Tatum’s Hall of Fame credentials

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN First Take set at the CFP Fan Central at the George World Congress Center.

Stephen A. Smith explains how NBA All-Star Game might get scrapped

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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in between quarters against the Chicago Bears during their game.

Skip Bayless goes off on Steelers signing 'washed-up' Aaron Rodgers

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Championship game

NFL star Terry McLaurin frustrated with Commanders after seeking long-term deal

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is shown after he led Gang Green to a 32-20 victory against the Miami Dolphins

Former Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers finally commits to Pittsburgh Steelers

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX

Former Philadelphia Eagles star calls himself 'test dummy' in Vic Fangio's defensive scheme

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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell warms up before game five against the New York Knicks in the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

T.J. McConnell arrives for NBA Finals Game 1 repping sister Megan's WNBA jersey

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center.

2025 NBA Finals MVP is a no-brainer; it's Paul George

San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul dribbles against Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney in the fourth quarter at Chase Center.

Chris Paul gives major hint at where he may finish his NBA career

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle during NBA Finals Media Day at Paycom Center.

Pacers HC Rick Carlisle thought Knicks firing of Tom Thibodeau was 'fake AI thing'

Weekend Roundup: NBA Finals set, Dodgers make statement, end of an era, and more

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton reacts after game six of the eastern conference finals against the New York Knicks for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

MLB

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Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf signs autographs prior to ceremonies to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship before a game against the Kansas City Royals at U.S Cellular Field in 2015.

White Sox make huge ownership announcement

Angels manager Ron Washington watches from the dugout against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Fenway Park on Wednesday, June 4.

Angels pitcher suspects Red Sox stole signs, leading to pregame incident: report

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field during an MLB game

Pittsburgh Pirates continue to disappoint ace Paul Skenes despite his brilliance

Former Miami Marlins owner Wayne Huizenga with then-team president David Samson in 2011.

Ex-MLB executive, 'Survivor' loser, calls Jac Caglianone's promotion 'irresponsible'

Sports Media

ESPN sportscaster Jay Harris on the field prior to the Celebration Bowl between the Grambling State Tigers and the North Carolina Central Eagles at the Georgia Dome on December 17, 2016.

Longtime sportscaster, ESPN 'SportsCenter' anchor, reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game

Dan Patrick offers Ravens star Derrick Henry chance to work with legendary actor

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma (51) walks off the field after the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 35-28 on Oct. 21, 2012.

Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker, Fox NFL analyst arrested: report

Michelle Beadle on the Sirius XM Mad Dog Sports radio set at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on Feb. 8, 2024.

Michelle Beadle goes on off-air rant against Stephen A. Smith

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford congratulates wide receiver Calvin Johnson during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons.

'Madden Curse' has technically already been broken by Detroit Lions legend

Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set.

Stephen A. Smith to launch two new shows with SiriusXM

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert celebrates a touchdown on EA Sports' Madden NFL video game.

EA Sports drops official Madden NFL 26 trailer with first look at gameplay

ESPN analysts Doc Rivers, Doris Burke and Mike Breen during a game with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks

Doris Burke reportedly 'not guaranteed' to remain on lead ESPN NBA coverage

Jun 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after a hit during the third inning against the New York Mets during the third inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Todd Frazier talks Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani, and baseball’s golden era

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts in game five of the eastern conference finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers.

'NBA Today' co-host wants Knicks to have accountability for current situation

Former Villanova Wildcat player Jalen Brunson stands with former coach Jay Wright as his jersey is retired during the game against the DePaul Blue Demons at William B. Finneran Pavilion.

College basketball analyst slams door shut on Jay Wright becoming next Knicks head coach

Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez (24) steals second base against Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Enrique Hernández (8) during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers-Yankees ratings show why MLB continues to play the hits