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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders listens to the national anthem before the Browns and the Los Angeles Rams game

CFL team plans to entice rookies Shedeur, Shilo Sanders after NFL preseason struggles

Browns rookie Quinshon Judkins reportedly could leave NFL for college football return

Washington Commanders, Terry McLaurin make major decision ahead of 2025 NFL opener

Cleveland Browns' Kevin Stefanski denies plot to sabotage Shedeur Sanders

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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving controls the ball as Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard.

Gilbert Arenas says Damian Lillard is better than Kyrie Irving

TV personality Lee Corso puts on a Tiger Mascot head near Kirk Herbstreit inside the ESPN Gameday

Former ESPN SportsCenter anchors launching live sports Twitch show

Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes celebrate after the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field

Skip Bayless’ wife Ernestine rips Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes for taking attention away from players

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht holds up the trophy after defeating Kansas State.

Weekend Roundup: CFB return, Fleetwood Sunday, Shedeur conspiracy, and more

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Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Jack Heflin grabs the jersey of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders

Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders suffered brutal outing in NFL preseason finale

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Howell (8) throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first quarter

Philadelphia Eagles surprise NFL fans with addition of quarterback Sam Howell

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders takes the field for warmups before a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans

Shilo Sanders ejected for throwing punch in Bucs-Bills preseason game alternate angle

Live Stream Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns for Free: TV Channel, Time, How To Watch, Betting Odds

NBA

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Former NBA player Dirk Nowitzki watches the game between the Dallas Wings and the Seattle Storm.

Dirk Nowitzki torn over whom to support after Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is introduced during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty.

Tyrese Haliburton and Caitlin Clark are dealing with injury together

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis and guard Kyrie Irving celebrate.

Stephen A. Smith shockingly backs Mavericks to win NBA title if two things happen

Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks former player Derrick Rose speaks as he is honored at halftime.

Derrick Rose’s Chicago Bulls jersey retirement night breaks unique franchise record

Friday Roundup: Jerry's world, unnecessary logo change, preseason finale, and more

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on before the game against the Baltimore Ravens.

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A view of the ESPN display before the game between Metro Region and Midwest Region at Howard J Lamade Stadium on Aug. 18.

ESPN to acquire in-market broadcast rights to 5 MLB teams: report

Altoona Curve pitcher Bubba Chandler (54) tags out Akron RubberDucks infielder Kahlil Watson (6) at first during the third inning of an opening-day baseball game at Canal Park, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.

MLB's No. 1 pitching prospect gets first big league call-up: reports

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles poses for a portrait during media day at Peoria Sports Complex on Feb. 20.

MLB suspends outfielder who threw bat at pitcher — but there's a catch

Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV broadcaster Tricia Whitaker during the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on July 11.

Netflix, NBC to divide former ESPN MLB properties while Apple bows out: report

Sports Media

Joy Taylor destroys Jason Whitlock in wild rant on Cam Newton podcast

Ohio State mascot Brutus interacts with Lee Corso on the set of ESPN College GameDay prior to the College Football Playoff first round game

ESPN College GameDay shares emotional Lee Corso tribute ahead of final headgear pick

Andrew Powell, Liverpool FC CEO

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Rich Eisen speaks at the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinees’ gold jacket dinner at Canton Memorial Civic Center on Aug 2, 2024.

Rich Eisen's shocking ESPN ratings test the limits of 'SportsCenter' nostalgia

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

ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky catches massive stray from Stephen A. Smith

ESPN and NFL Network hosts Daniel Jeremiah, Pat McAfee and Rich Eisen during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium

ESPN welcomes back retro introduction for Rich Eisen's epic SportsCenter return

Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins against the Golden State Warriors.

Kendrick Perkins shares wild story of death threats over Giannis Antetokounmpo remarks

Kansas City Chiefs owner Tavia Hunt and daughter Gracie Hunt against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt's wife Tavia rips Miss USA leaders amid chaos

Gabby Thomas (USA) celebrates after winning the women's 4x400m relay final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games

Olympic champ Gabby Thomas reveals tumor scare ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts talk before Major League Baseball and the Chicago Cubs announce the 2027 All Star game at Wrigley Field on Aug. 1.

ESPN one of several bidders for live MLB rights beginning in 2026: report

NFL cheerleaders perform during the 2024 Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium.

2025 NFL Preseason, Week 2 TV schedule: Full list of games

Taylor Swift sits with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during the 2025 AFC divisional game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans

Caitlin Clark perfectly foreshadowed Taylor Swift 'New Heights' podcast YouTube crash