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Sabrina Carpenter, winner of Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance for ‘Espresso,’ at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

Skip Bayless goes on bizarre Sabrina Carpenter rant denouncing 'pop star'

Fanatics jerseys dragged after horrible look at 2025 NHL Draft

Ronda Rousey blown away by insane Power Slap knockout

New York Knicks reportedly reach out to Dawn Staley about coaching vacancy

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James brings the ball up court against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

LeBron James set to make huge Los Angeles Lakers contract decision

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Footprint Center.

Suns' birthday wish for Bradley Beal goes horribly wrong on social media

Chicago Bulls forward Lonzo Ball hits a three-point shot against Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead.

Cleveland Cavaliers make big Lonzo Ball splash

Tom Brady walks the red carpet on Sunday, May 25, 2025, ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Tom Brady elevates legend status 'chatting up' Sydney Sweeney at Jeff Bezos wedding

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle works out with his NFL teammates during an OTA at Levi's Stadium

49ers star George Kittle reveals next career move once he retires from NFL

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce at the NHL 2025 Stanley Cup Final

Taylor Swift makes surprising appearance with NFL stars at Tight Ends University

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers puts on his helmet during minicamp at their South Side facility

Steelers star Aaron Rodgers strongly suggests retirement after 2025 NFL season

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws the football during minicamp at the South Side facility in Pennsylvania

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers ready to earn 'mantle of leadership' on offense

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Yang Hansen stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the 16th pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

Trail Blazers rookie reveals life off court as anti-social dream

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban walks off the court after the game against the Toronto Raptors at the American Airlines Center.

Mark Cuban has one position in mind for Mavericks' number one pick, Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted first by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft

Cooper Flagg becomes overwhelming NBA Rookie of the Year favorite for 2025 season

Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins (21) during the second quarter in game four of the 2018 NBA Finals.

Kendrick Perkins slams Bill Simmons after ESPN criticism

Friday Roundup: Flagg Day, 'entitled' prospects, MLB All-Star finalists, and more

Cooper Flagg poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as first overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Angels manager Ron Washington during the game at Angel Stadium on March 25.

Tributes pour in as MLB's oldest manager goes on medical leave for rest of 2025 season

Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) loses his helmet while stealing second base against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on May 30, 2023.

MLB News: Disgraced $182 million star convicted in Dominican court

Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford (50) gets a visit at the mound in the second inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on June 21, 2024.

Red Sox pitcher to undergo season-ending surgery following off-field accident

Fans hold up a sign in support of Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (not pictured) during the first inning game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday at Rate Field.

Chicago White Sox, MLB ban fan indefinitely following Ketel Marte incident

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Logan Paul during the Men’s Royal Rumble match during the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Logan Paul heated after $5 million Pokemon card damaged at Fanatics Fest

Tom Brady looks on before the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Tom Brady, Orlando Bloom arrive for Jeff Bezos' $50 million wedding

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen poses wtih the Most Valuable Player award during Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre.

2025 ESPYs nominations led by Josh Allen, Shohei Ohtani, Simone Biles

General view of ESPN broadcast camera during a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

ESPN's NBA Draft coverage dragged as network limps into NBA offseason

Malika Andrews on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Malika Andrews accidentally announces Colin Cowherd's name after NBA Draft pick

Jeremiah Fears, Cooper Flagg, and Dylan Harper stand on stage before the 2025 NBA Draft.

NBA fans troll ESPN after they mistook two young stars for Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg participates in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.

2025 NBA Draft current betting odds for top 10 selections

LSU Tigers celebrate during awards after winning the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field.

LSU fans dominate Jello Shot competition at Men's College World Series

General view of ESPN broadcast camera during a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

NBA fans continue expressing frustrations over ESPN's dreadful NBA Finals broadcast

Team USA U16 Women's team smashes Panama 131-12 at 2025 AmeriCup

LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne stretches with teammates before Session 2 of the SEC Gymnastics Tournament.

Livvy Dunne accidentally breaks FIFA World Cup trophy in hilarious Instagram post

General view of Yankee Stadium during the second inning between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels.

Yankees unveil exclusive 'Jaws' milkshake to honor 50th anniversary of film