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Purdue Boilermakers celebrate after scoring during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament

NCAA will be adding NBA coaching rule to college basketball starting in 2025

MLB world remains baffled by Boston Red Sox following Rafael Devers trade

Joey Chestnut reveals massive return to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard celebrates with NFL fans after scoring the game winning touchdown in overtime

Panthers star running back has Super Bowl aspirations despite five-win 2024 season

MLB releases incredible hats, jerseys for 2025 All-Star Game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, left, sits with starting pitcher Roki Sasaki during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on June 14.

Dodgers make stunning Shohei Ohtani announcement

PGA Tour golfer JJ Spaun prepares to putt on the 13th green during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament

J.J. Spaun wins 2025 U.S. Open after clutch final hole performance

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill tosses a football as Malik Washington looks on during mandatory NFL minicamp

Tyreek Hill calls out Olympian Noah Lyles after winning 100-meter track race

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

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

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

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane and Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander battle during the 2024 NBA Playoffs

Grizzlies star Desmond Bane traded to Magic in massive NBA deal featuring four picks

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts against the Indiana Pacers during the 2025 NBA Playoffs

Former NBA star unloads on Knicks for not having plan after firing Tom Thibodeau

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

Stephen A. Smith roasted by fans after playing solitaire during NBA Finals

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

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.

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Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers (11) shown in the dugout before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 1.

Former Red Sox executive calls Rafael Devers trade 'organizational malpractice'

Ken Griffey Jr., left, and his father Ken Griffey Sr. play catch before a Major League Baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs.

Celebrating Father's Day with greatest father-son moment in sports history

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge reacts to the crowd after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Fenway Park.

Red Sox fan being raked over coals for love of Yankees star Aaron Judge

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

Sports Media

National League pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks the red carpet with his girlfriend LSU gymnast Olivia Livvy Dunne.

Livvy Dunne reps Paul Skenes with LSU-Pirates customized jersey at CWS

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'

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

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

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