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Oct 23, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley addresses the crowd during the Pat Riley Court dedication ceremony at halftime at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Pat Riley reminds NBA players what they 'owe' us amid Jimmy Butler saga

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day hosts the Leishman Trophy following the 41-21 win over the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2025.

College Football Playoff Semifinal 2025: Previewing Cotton Bowl between Texas and Ohio State

Feb 27, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco talks to the media at the 2024 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Tom Telesco's messy firing isn't the same old Raiders dysfunction

Ohio State fans make mistake of the year with wrong bowl game tickets

The Latest

Flowers will miss the Ravens' Wild Card round playoff game

The Ravens will be missing a huge offensive piece as the playoffs begin

Missing your leading receiver in a playoff game is never a good thing, but the Ravens have the team to make up for it

Penn State wide receivers had a grand total of zero receiving yards Thursday night

Penn State wide receivers finish Orange Bowl with abysmally bad stat

You can't expect to win a football game with no receiving yards by your wide receivers

Franklin is now 1-15 vs. AP Top 5 opponents

Penn State needs to make the difficult move and fire James Franklin

The Nittany Lions once again come up short in a game against an AP Top 5 opponent

Jan 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

What Joe Mazzulla wants to do after ex-NBA star called Jayson Tatum soft

Boston Celtics head coach seemingly wants to fight Brandon Jennings for his recent comments about Jayson Tatum.

Jan 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) laughs during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

NBA fans' hilarious reactions to when LeBron James made a fan flinch

NBA fans love what LeBron James did during the 2024 Western Conference first-round matchup between the LA Lakers and Denver Nuggets.

Jan 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates a turnover by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Draymond Green names 'beautiful' thing refs did in Warriors vs. Pistons

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green praises NBA referees after what they did against the Detroit Pistons.

Sports Media

Oct 26, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho (51) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 24-20.

Emmanuel Acho among those evacuated from California wildfires

Apr 9, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts after a basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

NBA champ names $121 million reason for Jimmy Butler to join West team

Bay Club golfers Shane Lowry, left, Ludvig Aberg and Wyndham Clark, right, during their golf match at SoFi Center, the home of TGL, the interactive golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy on January 7, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL smashes debut expectations with massive ratings

Chris Russo drags Jacksonville Jaguars owner in epic rant (VIDEO)

NFL

Jan 5, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) on the field after the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

NFL Playoffs 2025: Previewing Broncos vs. Bills Wild Card matchup

Jan 4, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) makes a pass during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

NFL Playoffs 2025: Previewing Steelers vs. Ravens Wild Card matchup

Insane Tom Brady playoff stat shows just how great the G.O.A.T. really is

Former teammate Frank Wycheck arrives for a memorial service of former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Whites Creek, Tenn. July 9, 2009

Another deceased NFL player had CTE at time of his death: report

NBA

Watch Free Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch, odds

Jan 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; (Editor's Note: A filter was used in the creation of this image.) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

Lakers game postponed amid Southern California wildfires

Jan 4, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) warms up before game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Khris Middleton shares honest reaction to getting benched, 'I know what...'

Jan 5, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) wipes sweats off his forehead with his jersey during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Steph Curry is clueless about how to get Warriors out of offensive slump, shares locker room mood

MLB

Dec 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) during Rose Bowl media day at Sheraton Grand LA.

Two-sport star Bryce Boettcher makes decision about his immediate future in football, baseball

Oct 15, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler celebrates defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park.

Brother of late Padres owner: relocation not in plans

Oct 8, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez (4) reacts after an out in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Yankees' second baseman search turns to potential trade with Padres, Dodgers

Jul 7, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres former radio announcer and team ambassador Ted Leitner (left) shakes hands with Padres chairman Peter Seidler after being inducted into the Padres hall of fame before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images

Widow of MLB owner sues brothers for control of team

Roundup

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland celebrates after hitting a three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

An instant NBA classic, Deion Sanders and an NFL playoffs preview in today's Roundup

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin before the Fiesta Bowl.

James Franklin, Bill Belichick and LeBron's best dunk ever in today's Roundup

Mike Vrabel watches practice at the Browns training facility in Ohio.

Mike Vrabel, Bradley Beal and TGL tees off in today's Roundup

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs celebrates a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL playoffs, Tyreek Hill and Black Monday in today's Roundup