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ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith talks to New York Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson in the 2025 NBA Playoffs

Stephen A. Smith's daughter steals show, embarrasses ESPN star during NBA Finals

Florida Panthers star parties hard after 2025 Stanley Cup Finals victory

T. J. McConnell’s dad hilariously roasts him after elite Game 6 display

NBA fans react to incredible Pascal Siakam poster in dominant Pacers win

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins against Indiana Pacers' T.J. McConnell during the 2025 NBA Finals

NBA analyst Zach Lowe believes NBA Finals format needs to be revamped

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam celebrates after a play in the third quarter during game six of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Friday Roundup: Pacers force seven, Lakers sold at jaw-dropping price, Sanders got a fast car, and more

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks on against the Indiana Pacers during the 2025 NBA Finals.

Wild Shai Gilgeous-Alexander free throw stat in NBA Finals goes viral

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton during NBA Finals Media Day at Paycom Center.

Tyrese Haliburton highlights ‘poison’ narrative Pacers must avoid before Game 7

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders speaks with head coach Kevin Stefanski during practice at NFL minicamp

Colin Cowherd delivers outrageous Shedeur Sanders take after speeding ticket

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders listens to a play call during NFL mini camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus

NFL fans shocked by Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders during speeding ticket stop

Former Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson gestures to the crowd during a game against the TCU Horned Frogs.

NFL legend Adrian Peterson gets into fistfight at Houston poker night

NY Giants quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Tommy DeVito are shown during a practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

Giants QBs Jaxson Dart, Tommy DeVito playfully tease 'Love Island USA' appearance

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Magic Johnson attends the 2024 NWSL Championship match at CPKC Stadium.

Is Magic Johnson involved in Los Angeles Lakers sale?

Presumptive number one pick Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago

Cooper Flagg shines during 'impressive' 2025 NBA Draft workout for Dallas Mavericks

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter before game one of the 2017 World Series against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium.

Mark Walter’s history of sports franchise acquisitions explained after Lakers purchase

Mark Walter, Owner and Chairman, Los Angeles Dodgers speaks during the unveiling ceremony at Dodger Stadium.

How new Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter made his fortune

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J.J. Spaun hoists his trophy in the air while celebrating his US Open Championship win at Oakmont Country Club.

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New York Yankees relief pitcher Dennis Santana (53) delivers a pitch during the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on April 25, 2024.

MLB News: Pitcher throws wild punch at fan during rain delay

A sign at the entrance to Dodger Stadium at 1000 Vin Scully Avenue on June 16, 2023.

Dodgers say ICE agents were denied entry to stadium

The tarp is seen on the field before a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Texas Rangers at George M. Steinbrenner Field on June 3.

Multiple groups bidding to purchase homeless MLB franchise: Reports

Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jeannie Buss, Gianna Bryant, Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant holding Bianka Bryant, Natalia Bryant and Rob Pelinka pose for photos during a halftime ceremony retiring Kobe Bryant's two uniform numbers at Staples Center on Dec. 18, 2017.

Magic Johnson breaks silence on Buss family selling Lakers for $10 billion

Sports Media

Sports broadcasting legend, boxing manager, 'Morning Zoo' host passes away

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 drops NBA city that players don't consider 'safest environment''

Competitive eater and Nathan's Hot Dog Eating champion Joey Chestnut before an MLS game with the Philadelphia Union

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

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

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