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

Bill Belichick, UNC football docuseries coming to Hulu after HBO debacle

SportsCenter trolls viral Coldplay kiss cam mishap by Astronomer CEO Andy Byron

Tour de France protester gets tackled, tossed over barrier by security guard

Friday Roundup: Swing-off rules, Watt secures bag, NBA homecoming, and more

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Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson celebrates his team’s win against the Chicago Bulls.

NBA fans react to Megan Thee Stallion’s $300K gift to Klay Thompson

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Nikola Jokic receives wild ‘horse head’ gift in China

VJ Edgecombe arrives before the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Philadelphia 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe reveals bold goal for rookie NBA season

Texas Tech alum and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes attends a press conference.

Patrick Mahomes speaks out on Luka Doncic trade and Dallas Mavericks’ future

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice leaves the field following the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers

Chiefs preparing for star receiver Rashee Rice to be suspended '2 to 4 games'

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward and linebacker TJ Watt participate in organized team activities

Steelers cave with massive $123 million extension for star pass rusher TJ Watt

Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel sits court side during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Auburn Tigers

Former NFL bust Johnny Manziel blasts Cleveland Browns after failed pro career

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert talks to tight end Donald Parham Jr. during the first day of training camp.

Los Angeles Chargers gift custom jersey to Love Island USA star Pepe Garcia at camp

NBA

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard drives against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard during the 2024 NBA Playoffs

Portland Trail Blazers reunite with former franchise All-Star Damian Lillard

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looks on after the game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid gets brutally honest about his injuries

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama watches the game between the Dallas Wings and the Seattle Storm.

Victor Wembanyama’s newest injury update will excite NBA fans

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden talks with center Joel Embiid during an official review.

Joel Embiid reveals why James Harden no longer talks to him

Weekend Roundup: LeBron's uncertain future, Bears believe, wrestling marathon, and more

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James moves in for the dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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National League designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with his teammates after hitting in the swing-off after the 2025 MLB All Star Game ended in a tie at Truist Park on Tuesday.

MLB All-Star Game ratings are in — and John Smoltz has an idea to improve them

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces the pick for the Athletics pick during the MLB Draft at The Coca-Cola Roxy

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recognizes low-spending teams hurting baseball

National League pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the first inning against the American League during the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes may actually be cursed when it comes to getting a win

National League designated hitter Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after defeating the American League in the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park.

MLB All-Star Game swing-off has fans ready to see more after electric debut

Sports Media

Comedian Shane Gillis waves to the spectators at the Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey wedding after the 2025 ESPYs

Dan Le Batard calls out Shane Gillis for 'provocative' ESPYs monologue

An ESPN microphone before the game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Apr 16, 2023.

Popular Chicago sports-talk radio host dies

Dave Portnoy, Bar Stool Sports founder and owner walks along the sidelines before the playing of the 125 Army Navy game at Commanders Field.

Dave Portnoy announces Barstool Sports partnership with Fox Sports

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throw during practice at Paycor Stadium.

Joe Burrow's latest Sports Illustrated cover screams 'coolest guy around'

Comedian Shane Gillis looks on during the second quarter of action between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Ex-ESPN personality rips Shane Gillis' controversial ESPYS monologue

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens on the red carpet before the ESPYS at The Dolby Theatre.

Complete list of award winners from the 2025 ESPYS

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy looks at the scoreboard during a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky

Fox Sports pushing for college football content with Barstool's Dave Portnoy

CSU football's Drew Moss poses with family during the Ram Walk before the game against Colorado in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Canvas Stadium.

Brock Lesnar's daughter, Maya, goes public with relationship with 49ers lineman

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and girlfriend Livvy Dunne on the red carpet before the 2025 MLB All Star Game.

Livvy Dunne, Freddie Freeman's wife Chelsea become MLB All Star besties

Shaquille O'Neal watches the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Shaq warns RG3 about Angel Reese comments: 'I'll punch you in your face'

Former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson and Jay Wright at the Dick Vitale Gala for V Foundation for Cancer Research

Fox Sports plans massive shakeup after Keyshawn Johnson, Joy Taylor show cancelled

Former Georgia defensive tackle, Bill Goldberg, and WWE wrestling hall of famer, looks on during the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.

WWE fans disappointed after Goldberg's retirement speech cut short on NBC