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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle meets with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James following game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena.

Weekend Roundup: LeBron opts in, double champ, gambling allegations, and more

Caitlin Clark's new Kobe 5 Nike commercial goes viral

Candace Parker gives emotional Los Angeles Sparks jersey retirement speech

Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier named 2025 WNBA All-Star Game captains

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Former Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is honored with 'Dwayne Wade Blvd'.

Dwyane Wade says he’s not the greatest NBA player to wear a Miami Heat jersey

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis walks onto the court to play the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Milwaukee Bucks’ fan favorite Bobby Portis isn’t going anywhere

Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley celebrates during the first half against the New York Knicks during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena.

Former Pistons guard Malik Beasley under investigation for gambling allegations

People walk by cars, including television show Dukes of Hazard famed car named General Lee during the Belton Standpipe Festival.

'General Lee' hops water fountain in epic viral moment from Kentucky town

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Texas Longhorns quarterback, Arch Manning during his first practice of the spring season.

Arch Manning reveals two NFL quarterbacks he's studying most ahead of 2025 season

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

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half in game three of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.

Julius Randle expected to sign $100 million deal with Timberwolves

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James during media day at the UCLA Health Training Center.

LeBron James makes major decision on player option for 2025-26 season

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White in the first half during the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks.

NBA insider shares Boston Celtics’ price for Derrick White

Ace Bailey arrives before the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

Ace Bailey arrives in Utah amid NBA Draft drama

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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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'

Ronda Rousey during weigh ins for UFC 207 at T Mobile Arena.

Ronda Rousey blown away by insane Power Slap knockout

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

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

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