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May 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) look on during a free throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half during game three of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray get called out by Michael Malone after Nuggets' blowout loss

Nov 18, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy reacts during the first half against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Jerry Jones says it's 'not crazy' to talk Mike McCarthy contract extension

Paul Bissonnette says he 'took some, gave more' during assault by six men

Alabama fans are realizing what it is like to be a normal college football fan

Oct 26, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Former Iowa Hawkeye and current Indiana Fever WNBA star Caitlin Clark looks on while being honored during the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Northwestern Wildcats at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

NBA commissioner speaks highly of Caitlin Clark for setting 'the world on fire'

The Latest

Jun 6, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano (14) reacts during a play against Chile during the first half during the group play stage of the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Lionel Messi's former Barcelona, Argentina teammate Javier Mascherano named Inter Miami head coach

Lionel Messi's former Barcelona teammate Javier Mascherano named Inter Miami head coach

Nov 3, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (15) catches a game-winning touchdown pass against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) during overtime at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson arrested on suspicion of DUI

Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested on suspicion of DUI Monday morning

Nov 2, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tarheels head coach Mack Brown looks on with his players during an injury time out in the third quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Myers-Imagn Images

Breaking down Mack Brown's best possible replacements as North Carolina head coach

North Carolina fired head coach Mack Brown. Who are the best candidates to replace him?

Does Michigan have any chance of taking down Ohio State this Saturday?

Do the defending national champions have what it takes to win 'The Game' on Saturday?

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown will not return next season

The legendary college football coach will be stepping away from the Tar Heels program.

The docuseries was announced over the summer, and now has a premiere date

The Christian Pulisic docuseries finally has a debut date

Cameras have been following the best soccer player to come out of America since the summer

Sports Media

Nov 18, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts in the first half against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Draymond Green is the dirtiest player in NBA history, says Skip Bayless

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark shows off her rings during a second quarter timeout during Iowa football’s game against Northwestern Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Caitlin Clark has standing offer to join 3-on-3 league

Jul 19, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng looks on from the field before a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

New pro softball league announces first group of players, coaches, general managers

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

NFL

Nov 10, 2024; Munich, Germany; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the first half during the 2024 NFL Munich Game at Allianz Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Daniel Jones' best possible landing spots after Giants release

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

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

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

NBA

Nov 25, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) dribbles the ball in the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Jamal Murray shockingly names Lakers win the reason for recent Nuggets loss

Nov 25, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) reacts after his three point basket against the LA Clippers in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Kristaps Porzingis gets real on 'long rehab' amid season debut for Celtics

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

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

MLB

Five teams have reportedly made offers to the slugger

The Juan Soto sweepstakes are heating up

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

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

Roundup

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

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