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Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl scores in overtime against the Florida Panthers in game four of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena.

Friday Roundup: Pacers' pivotal performance, messy Knicks, all-timer on ice, and more

Dallas Mavericks leaked 2025 NBA Draft number one pick on team website

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will make her WNBA return Saturday

NBA insider reveals which NBA team Giannis Antetokounmpo will play for in 2025

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Clouds pass over NFL venue Lucas Oil Stadium the day after Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay died at 65-years-old.

Indianapolis Colts share special plans to honor late NFL owner Jim Irsay

Victor Perez is congratulated by a fan after he plays his shot during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament

Victor Perez catapults himself into 2025 U.S. Open contention with hole-in-one

JJ Spaun plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the U.S. Open.

2025 U.S. Open tee times: Round 2 groupings for Friday

Former boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. with former NFL player Antonio Brown at an NBA game with the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets

Former NFL WR Antonio Brown reportedly faces severe criminal charges stemming from boxing match

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Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer addresses the media before practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas.

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer gets emotional when talking about father

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll looks on during Las Vegas Raiders Minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Pete Carroll creating new culture with Raiders after hilarious clip goes viral

Broadcaster Adam Schefter of ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown is seen on the sideline prior to the NFL International Series.

Adam Schefter was reportedly 'banned' from 'The Pat McAfee Show'

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning meets with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after an NFL game

Tom Brady will receive special New England Patriots honor during NFL preseason

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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 claps back at Indiana Pacers star after harsh postgame comments

Recording artist Jay-Z arrives before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Rap icon Jay-Z loses seven-figure bet on Game 3 of NBA Finals

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan gestures to his team against the Washington Wizards at United Center

Bulls head coach Billy Donovan denied chance to interview for Knicks job

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Weekend Roundup: Thunder even odds, master of clay, MMA legacy born, and more

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dribbles the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard during the second half during game two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.

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Women's WWE Money In The Bank winner, Tiffany Stratton talks to the fans during 'Tiffy Time' on WWE SMACKDOWN!

Social media roasts WWE superstar after atrocious first pitch at New York Mets game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani before a game at Dodger Stadium.

When will Shohei Ohtani return to pitching rotation? Dodgers star gets projected date

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Hunter Dobbins inside the Red Sox clubhouse at Fenway Park in Boston on Jan. 14, 2025.

Red Sox rookie, accused of lying by New York tabloid, addresses dad's Yankees claims

A Pope Leo XIV t-shirt is seen outside for sale prior to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals at Rate Field on June 6.

A photo of Pope Leo XIV wearing a Chicago White Sox hat is going viral

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Taylor Swift and Donna Kelce arrive prior to a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Travis Kelce's mom Donna rumored to be on 'The Traitors' season 4 cast

Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins reacts to a foul in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.

Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins suspended for season after groin-scratching altercation with fan

Feb 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Lonzo Ball (2) hits a three point shot against Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) during overtime at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Would Reunite Lonzo Ball with Lakers and Land Jakob Poeltl in L.A.

Randy Johnson and Luis Gonzalez are inducted in to the Arizona Diamondbacks Hall of Fame on July 27, 2024 at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Hall of Famer goes on rant against former Mariners CEO during Mariners broadcast

Chess pieces sit ready for play Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at SPARK on the Circle along Monument Circle in Indianapolis.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen names odd reason for appearing on top sports podcast

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese warms up before a WNBA game against the Indiana Fever.

Angel Reese, ESPN's Holly Rowe share wholesome 'eyelash' moment during Sky-Liberty

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut ate 57 hot dogs in five minutes at Fort Bliss’ “Pop Goes the Fort” Fourth of July celebration, beating his four competitors together at 49 hot dogs.

Joey Chestnut could return to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest to regain glizzy crown

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) pitches against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday.

Fox Sports scores massive hit with Red Sox-Yankees telecast

Olympics star Simone Biles and her NFL husband Jonathan Owens on the red carpet of the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala

Olympics star Simone Biles issues apology after heated feud with Riley Gaines

Lee Corso on ESPN's College GameDay at Ohio State prior to the NCAA football game against the Michigan State Spartans

ESPN announces final College GameDay stop for college football legend Lee Corso

ESPN analyst and former Detroit Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky throws the ball against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL game

ESPN brings back former NFL quarterback after months of speculation

Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton yells \"I'm back!\" after scoring a touchdown for the Carolina Panthers

Former NFL star Cam Newton reveals new sports show during BET Awards