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Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre.

Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson 'banned' from UNC football facility

Legendary photo emerges of Pope Leo XIV at 2005 MLB World Series

Los Angeles Olympics to go big with 2028 Opening Ceremony

Draymond Green calls out 'agenda' to make him look like 'an angry Black man'

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Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg guard Tyrese Proctor react against the Houston Cougars in 2025 NCAA men's Final Four

ESPN analyst says Pope Leo XIV should bless the Chicago Bulls in 2025 NBA Draft Lottery

Stephen A. Smith attends game six of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs between the Denver Nuggets and the LA Clippers

Stephen A. Smith proves he's everywhere after epic Law and Order cameo

TNT anchor Kenny Smith introduces Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley before the BBVA rising stars challenge

Inside the NBA crew takes a basketball break to learn a new sport

Rafael Devers has played every game this season as the Red Sox's designated hitter.

Rafael Devers is feuding with the Red Sox front office again

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Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Browns rookie gets his cleats right during equipment fitting

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens runs after a catch against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Dallas won 20-17.

George Pickens shares when he found out about blockbuster trade to Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson celebrates during the championship presentation after Super Bowl LIX

NFL will reveal select games before official schedule release next week

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett practices before Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs

NFL fans troll Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett for hilarious reason

NBA

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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz during the third quarter at Delta Center.

Skip Bayless compares Gregg Popovich to Donald Trump in bizarre rant

Boston Celtics former player Paul Pierce walks onto the court before game two of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden.

Paul Pierce pokes fun at himself, re-enacting legendary moment after losing bet

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and guard Jaylen Brown before the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic

NBA insider reveals how the Boston Celtics 'could break up' this summer

Stephen Curry played only 13 minutes in Golden State's 99-88 Game 1 win against the Timberwolves.

Steph Curry shares realistic timeline on when he'll return from hamstring injury

Weekend Roundup: Derby winner, NBA Playoffs heat up, don't sleep on puck, and more

Jockey Junior Alvarado with Sovereignty head to the Winner's Circle after the pair won the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts from third base after hitting a triple against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park.

Watch: Marlins fan renounces team amid blowout loss to Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers fan Adam Wojciechowski, 16, eats a hot dog while tailgating at Miller Park.

What's the ketchup? MLB team's surprise hot dog tax prompts frank admission

Pittsburgh Pirates medical personnel cart a fan who fell from the stands to the field to an ambulance.

Pirates fan making 'significant progress' in hospital after 20-foot fall

Apr 14, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A fan catches a foul ball during the seventh inning between the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees at Progressive Field.

Watch: Yankees fan catches foul ball despite adorable human blindfold

Sports Media

A FanDuel Sports Network microphone sits on the bench at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

FanDuel Sports Network continues to eliminate positions in Detroit

Fox Sports 1 host Joy Taylor seen smiling on the set of Speak For Yourself

Joy Taylor overwhelmed with 'hot dog memes' on her social media comments

Mourners listen to prayers in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican after Pope John Paul II passed away, April 2, 2005.

American sports fans go crazy after Pope Leo XIV makes history

Apr 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets ready to play Indiana Pacers during game four of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Could the Lakers really land Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Boston Celtics former player Paul Pierce looks into a video camera on the court before game two of the 2024 NBA Finals.

Paul Pierce records 8-hr walk to work after Boston Celtics' Game 2 collapse vs Knicks

A FanDuel Sports Network microphone sits on the bench at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

Longtime Detroit sportscaster let go as RSN cost cuts continue

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson returns the ball against Boston Celtics' Derrick White in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

NBA analyst makes wild Knicks claim, backs Celtics despite Game 1 loss

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland watches from the bench against the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Stephen A. Smith calls out Darius Garland for missing crucial playoff games

Fox Sports announcers Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady before Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs

NFL legend Tom Brady advised Shedeur Sanders to use NFL Draft as motivation

Police are investigating the death of journalist Adan Manzano.

Second suspect charged with murder in death of 27-year-old sports reporter

Oct 30, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs head coach, remains as team president

Recording artist Justin Bieber watches play during Super Bowl LVIII between Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers

Justin Bieber uses signature Tiger Woods fist pump after draining a putt