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Jan 7, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks to reporters after the game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick has many more paths to failure than success at North Carolina

Xavier Legette reveals he eats raccoon and ate one for Thanksgiving

Nov 28, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Tua Tagovailoa issues warning to burglars looking to break into his house

Dec 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) warms up prior to the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers reverse course on Bronny James' G League schedule

Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) with Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

JJ Redick reveals key factor about load managing 'gassed' LeBron James

The Latest

Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick speaks to those attending his hiring announcement at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Hiring another senior citizen better not backfire for UNC football

Belichick is one year younger than the recently fired Mack Brown (73) and is being tasked with turning around the football program at a basketball school

Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) following an interception in the first quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Colorado's Travis Hunter wins 2024 AP Player of the Year amid Heisman hype over Ashton Jeanty, Cam Skattebo

Colorado's Travis Hunter wins 2024 AP Player of the Year over Ashton Jeanty, Cam Skattebo amid Heisman hype

Teenage chess prodigy becomes youngest world champion

The 18-year-old prodigy from India defeated defending champion Ding Liren of China in the final game of the World Chess Championship.

Nov 16, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Boise State Broncos quarterback Malachi Nelson (7) stands on the field before the start of the game against the San Jose State Spartans at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Former 5-star QB recruit Malachi Nelson enters transfer portal despite Boise State's playoff berth

Former 5-star quarterback prospect Malachi Nelson is entering the transfer portal for the second time in two years, opting to leave Boise State despite the Bron

The Jets will miss the NFL postseason again

Aaron Rodgers suggests sinister reason for Jets playoff drought

A curse doesn't really explain some truly awful decisions in the past

Dec 11, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) brings the ball up court against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Knicks star had candid response after Trae Young's insulting troll

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson had a blunt response to Trae Young's disrespect of the team's logo in 2024 NBA Cup defeat.

Sports Media

Nov 26, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks on against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jimmy Butler's agent calls out Shams Charania's 'bulls**t' reports

Dec 21, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Thursday Night Football Amazon Prime play-by-play announcer Al Michaels during the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Al Michaels reportedly expected to return to 'Thursday Night Football'

Dec 8, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler's (22) looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Paul Pierce reveals 'best fit' for Jimmy Butler amid trade rumors

NBA recreates its iconic Christmas jingle commercial after 11 years (Video)

NFL

Dec 1, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (17) warms up before the game against against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images

Davante Adams takes another shot at the Raiders

Cousins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are now part of the Bills ownership group

Two NBA legends are dipping their toes into the NFL

Berlin is the newest city the NFL will visit

NFL announces new international location for 2025

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) lead his team to a 27-20 victory over Dallas Cowboys for the Monday Night Football match-up at AT&T Stadium in Arlington,Texas on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Joe Burrow's home break-in reported to police by SI Swimsuit model

NBA

Dec 11, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) looks up after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

"The pattern of scoreless droughts...": Steph Curry sounds off Warriors' NBA Cup defeat

Kerr couldn't believe the calls made by referees at the very end of the game

Steve Kerr goes on epic rant about officiating

NBA Cup Quarterfinals Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

Dec 8, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) smiles at the bench against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Heat's Jimmy Butler addresses trade rumors: 'I actually like it; it's good to be talked about'

MLB

Soto may have gone back to the Yankees if he was guaranteed a free suite at the Stadium

Suite-gate: Weird disagreement prevented Juan Soto from re-signing with the Yankees

Oct 29, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) on third base during the first inning in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium.

Why Juan Soto's contract with the Mets might not herald the start of a 'Superteam Era'

Sep 6, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets owner Steve Cohen watches the game against the Cincinnati Reds from his front row seat during the tenth inning at Citi Field.

Winter Meetings winners and losers: how MLB teams fared in Dallas

The roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays MLB team, was torn off by Hurricane Milton's powerful winds. Satellite imagery from Maxar shows the destruction on Oct. 10, 2024. Prior to landfall, the stadium was converted into a base camp for emergency responders.

Where will the Tampa Bay Rays play in 2026 and beyond?

Roundup

San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins warms up before playing the Dallas Mavericks in 2024.

NBA drama, bothersome Belichick and a new NFL game location in today's Roundup

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark smiles after becoming the first rookie to achieve a triple-double.

Caitlin Clark gets her flowers, the NBA rumor mill and MLB's winter meetings in today's Roundup

New Met Juan Soto got the bag to move to Queens.

Ramifications of Soto spend, a viral meltdown and an incoming Belichick bomb in today's Roundup

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks on at Ford Field in Detroit.

Gambling Dan Campbell, struggling Steph Curry and prayers for Randy Moss in today's Roundup