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Jan 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) lines up a shot in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

These 18 NBA players just became trade eligible

Dec 12, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) stands on the court during a time out against the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Heat considering 'stiffer, more expensive penalty' for Jimmy Butler

Jul 19, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; American League pitcher Justin Verlander (35) of the Houston Astros and wife Kate Upton during the Red Carpet Show at L.A. Live.

Justin Verlander, Kate Upton, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney headline investors in soccer club

Dec 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson during warm ups before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

'Momentum building' on Ben Johnson becoming Raiders head coach

Sep 18, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) celebrates his three run home run against the Washington Nationals with starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) and designated hitter Starling Marte (6) and second baseman Jose Iglesias (11) during the fourth inning at Citi Field.

OMG: Phillies Veteran Believes Mets Utility Player Should Have Been NL MVP

The Latest

Baseball Hall of Fame has to allow greatest defensive outfielder in 2025 class

The time has almost come to announce the National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2025. One member of the ballot should be already in Cooperstown.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) briefly interacts with fans before leaving the field after the Bills victory against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 12, 2025.

NFL Playoffs 2025: Previewing Ravens vs. Bills Divisional round matchup

NFL Playoffs 2025: Previewing Ravens vs. Bills Divisional round matchup

Guardian Cap 2.0 set to release next month (PHOTOS)

Football has become safer due to advancements in player safety. Now, a new edition of the Guardian Caps is set to be released.

Watch Free New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch, odds

Catch all the action between the Knicks and the 76ers in this NBA matchup live on Wednesday.

Watch Free Kansas vs Iowa State: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch, odds

Catch all the action between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Iowa State Cyclones in this ranked college basketball matchup live on Wednesday.

Aug 08, 2009; Beijing, CHINA; Players of Lazio celebrate the victory after defeating Inter Milan 2:1 in the final of Italian Super Cup at the National Stadium, also know as the Bird's Nest. Mandatory Credit: CSPA via Imagn Images

Fired Lazio falconer stages lock-in protest after barricading himself inside club's training ground

Just when you thought you'd heard it all about Lazio's recently-fired, surgically-enhanced, facist-saluting former falconer, Juan Bernabe, he continues to stay

Sports Media

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver doubles down on competitiveness in the league

Sep 28, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux (31) talks with general manager Chris Young (right) prior to a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

Texas Rangers' new media-rights deal includes a couple twists

Takuma Sato drives into turn 1 during IndyFest Saturday, June 15, 2013 at The Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM

'Drive To Survive' star Will Buxton is crossing the pond to call IndyCar for FOX

Apr 11, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) greets Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) prior to the game at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-Imagn Images

Former NBA player's latest Kobe Bryant-Kevin Durant take makes NBA fans angry

NFL

Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) in action against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

NFL Playoffs 2025: Previewing Rams vs. Eagles Divisional round matchup

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff applauds for teammates during warm up before the game between Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

NFL Playoffs 2025: Previewing Commanders vs. Lions Divisional round matchup

Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

NFL Playoffs 2025: Previewing Texans vs. Chiefs Divisional round matchup

The Indianapolis Colts will be the designated home team in the NFL's Berlin game in 2025

NFL announces the home team for its first ever Berlin game

NBA

Nov 29, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

LeBron James plans to make the fan 'real upset' who has been waiting for his retirement since 2015

Dec 23, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) before action against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama 'cries' over what one San Antonio Spurs fan did

Nov 4, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) celebrates with Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

One Miami Heat star was motivated by Pat Riley's comments that offended Jimmy Butler

Dec 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00), left, and center Deandre Ayton (2) celebrates with guard Anfernee Simons (1) after Simons scored a basket to seal the 109-104 win over Phoenix Suns at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Channing Frye takes a shot at Portland Trail Blazers star: ‘Please stop playing this person’

MLB

What's Even the Point of Voting if You Can't Meet Pat Listach or a Racing Sausage?

Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park.

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes will crown one winner, many potential losers

Homes along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, many consumed by a wildfire that broke out in Los Angeles County on Jan. 7, are seen on Jan. 8, 2025.

California fires: 12 pro sports teams make $8 million pledge to support victims, first responders

Freddie Freeman poses on the red carpet before the 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, wife pledge massive donation in response to Southern California fires

Roundup

Warriors guard Stephen Curry hits the deck for a loose ball after getting tripped up/

More Warriors issues, fresh Jimmy Butler drama and a new NFL problem in today's Roundup

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is sacked by the Los Angeles Rams, again.

Sam Darnold, Deion Sanders and CFP national title game in today's Roundup

Zane Gonzalez kicks the game-winning field goal out for the Washington Commanders.

Zane Gonzalez's OCD, Mike Vrabel's hiring and NFL's wild-card weekend in today's Roundup

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin.

Penn State, Notre Dame and potential Super Bowl LIX matchups in today's Roundup