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Dec 21, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Thursday Night Football Amazon Prime play-by-play announcer Al Michaels during the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Al Michaels reportedly expected to return to 'Thursday Night Football'

Miller Moss will be leaving USC in the transfer portal

Who are the top quarterbacks entering the transfer portal this offseason?

Cousins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are now part of the Bills ownership group

Two NBA legends are dipping their toes into the NFL

NBA recreates its iconic Christmas jingle commercial after 11 years (Video)

Clark couldn't believe someone would leak the last team in

College Football Playoff Director 'furious' over bracket leak

The Latest

Berlin is the newest city the NFL will visit

NFL announces new international location for 2025

The NFL has played in Germany, but not in this city

Dec 8, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler's (22) looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Paul Pierce reveals 'best fit' for Jimmy Butler amid trade rumors

2008 NBA champion explains why the Denver Nuggets are the best fit for Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler.

Dec 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) walks down the court during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

2x NBA champ takes a shot at Luka Doncic for quitting on team

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook berated Luka Doncic for giving up on the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Cup quarter-final.

Dec 8, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Draymond Green had one major side-effect after 'Night-Night' celebration

Draymond Green reveals details about what happened after his incredible moment vs. Rudy Gobert.

Imane Khelif celebrates her gold medal ceremony during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games on Aug. 9, 2024.

World's 5 most Googled athletes in 2024

This year's global list from the tech giant features a diverse group and there's nary an NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL player on it.

Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions to win the Big Ten Championship in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Breaking Down Oregon's 2025 College Football Playoff outlook

How will the Oregon Ducks fare in the 2025 College Football Playoff?

Sports Media

Nov 18, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; ESPN personality and former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce on set before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Jason Kelce phone slamming incident investigation closed by Penn State Police

Dec 8, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) warms up before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid is 'done', says former NBA player after making LeBron James comparison

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against Green Bay Packers during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

Packers-Lions makes NFL history as most-streamed regular season game

Green Bay Phoenix head coach Doug Gottlieb motions to his team during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Ohio State won 102-69.

Green Bay is Doug Gottlieb's team, not his therapy outlet

NFL

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) lead his team to a 27-20 victory over Dallas Cowboys for the Monday Night Football match-up at AT&T Stadium in Arlington,Texas on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Joe Burrow's home break-in reported to police by SI Swimsuit model

Steelers-Eagles reminds NFL fans of missed 17-game scheduling opportunity

Nov 17, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Kadarius Toney (87) rushes against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Kadarius Toney's NFL career on last legs after being waived by Browns

Dec 1, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni looks onto the field during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Nick Sirianni's Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown comments illustrate Eagles' baffling vibes

NBA

Dec 8, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shows frustration after being fouled during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Warriors trade talk returns with several players linked for potential deal

Dec 6, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in action against the Atlanta Hawks in overtime at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

NBA expert reveals one way to extend LeBron James' career, but the Lakers cannot 'sustain it'

The deal would have to be the 'right one' but Butler could be leaving Miami soon

Miami Heat are open to trading one of their best players

Nov 1, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) embraces head coach Tyronn Lue of the LA Clippers after the Lakers won during overtime at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Clippers coach says LeBron James vouched for him to get Lakers job, but he denied

MLB

Oct 2, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) throws during the first inning of game two in the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Yankees' 8-year, $218M Max Fried contract a high-risk, high-reward move after Juan Soto miss

Jul 21, 2024; Cooperstown, New York, USA; Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg is introduced during the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cooperstown, NY.

Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg shares sad news about his health

Oct 24, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) speaks to media during workout day at Dodgers Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Yankees' Plan B after losing Juan Soto could be trading for Astros slugger

Sep 24, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

The St. Louis Cardinals' non-rebuild just got even stranger

Roundup

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark smiles after becoming the first rookie to achieve a triple-double.

Caitlin Clark gets her flowers, the NBA rumor mill and MLB's winter meetings in today's Roundup

New Met Juan Soto got the bag to move to Queens.

Ramifications of Soto spend, a viral meltdown and an incoming Belichick bomb in today's Roundup

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks on at Ford Field in Detroit.

Gambling Dan Campbell, struggling Steph Curry and prayers for Randy Moss in today's Roundup

The Detroit Lions get after Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

LeBron is spiraling, Bill Belichick and the NCAA and Week 14 in the NFL in today's Roundup