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Nov 23, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears former quarterback Aaron Rodgers stands on the field before the start of the second quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Aaron Rodgers may be forced into retirement

Nov 23, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) looks up in front of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

NBA fans are saying the same thing after Victor Wembanyama-Draymond Green picture goes viral

Nov 10, 2024; Munich, Germany; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the first half during the 2024 NFL Munich Game at Allianz Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Daniel Jones' best possible landing spots after Giants release

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark shows off her rings during a second quarter timeout during Iowa football’s game against Northwestern Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Caitlin Clark has standing offer to join 3-on-3 league

East Rutherford, NJ -- November 24, 2024 -- Malik Nabers of the Giants on the bench late in the fourth quarter as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came to MetLife Stadium and defeated the New York Giants 30-7.

Malik Nabers' 'ain't the quarterback' criticism isn't great news for Brian Daboll

The Latest

Five teams have reportedly made offers to the slugger

The Juan Soto sweepstakes are heating up

Soto is the most sought after free agent this offseason

Nov 25, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) reacts after his three point basket against the LA Clippers in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Kristaps Porzingis gets real on 'long rehab' amid season debut for Celtics

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis talks about his first game of the season vs. the Los Angeles Clippers after going through a long rehab.

Nov 18, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts in the first half against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Draymond Green is the dirtiest player in NBA history, says Skip Bayless

NBA analyst Skip Bayless didn't mince his words as he addressed Draymond Green's viral interaction with Zach Edey.

Nov. 27, 2009; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UFL announcer Dave Sims during the game between the Las Vegas Locomotives against the Florida Tuskers during the UFL championship game at Sam Boyd Stadium. The Locomotives defeated the Tuskers 20-17 in overtime.

Yankees' new play-by-play voice received 'a lot of ugly, ugly mail' at last job

Seattle Mariners fans did not take kindly to Dave Sims, one of few African-Americans to hold his job in baseball, replacing their longtime television play-by-play voice in 2007.

Jalen Hurts celebrates with Saquon Barkley after the Eagles defeat the Los Angeles Rams.

Around the NFL, NBA drama and the upset of the year in today's Roundup

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Sep 19, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

MLB team has made the most surprising $100 million offseason splurge

The Angels reportedly agreed to a three-year, $63 million contract with free-agent left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to continue their roster rebuild.

Sports Media

Jul 19, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng looks on from the field before a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

New pro softball league announces first group of players, coaches, general managers

Jun 11, 2023; Sonoma, California, USA; DJ Diesel, also known as Shaquille O'Neal, performs for the fans after the Toyota / Save Mart 350 race at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Shaquille O'Neal makes '$300 million' suggestion to make WNBA better

Jun 24, 2024; Eugene, OR, USA; NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Mike Tirico tore his Achilles while doing the simplest of things at home

Former Oakland Raiders coach John Madden at halftime ceremony to present punter Ray Guy with Pro Football Hall of Fame ring at O.co Coliseum on Nov 20, 2014.

John Madden, Nicolas Cage and the history of turducken

NFL

Oct 6, 2024; Tottenham, ENG; New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is pitch side before kick off against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images

Jets retain former GM's firm to help with head coach, executive search

Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) looks on during a timeout during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Maxx Crosby strongly refutes talk of Raiders tanking for top draft pick

Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (0) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Roquan Smith's status in doubt for Ravens' Monday night matchup with Chargers

Mayo didn't take responsibility for the Patriots' discipline problems

Jerod Mayo's comments postgame raised some eyebrows

NBA

Nov 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) controls the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Without PG, Kawhi, the Clippers are gritty again

Oct 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd with guard Luka Doncic (77) against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jason Kidd downplays Luka Doncic's absence despite OT loss vs. Miami Heat

Nov 18, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown instructs his players against the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Mike Brown goes berserk at referee following Ben Simmons block (Video)

Lou Williams shares the time Doc Rivers made him play drunk (VIDEO)

MLB

Jun 8, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Chris Taylor (3) reacts after a single during the third inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

ESPN's Buster Olney criticizes Dodgers for not taking the 'high ground' after World Series win

Kendrick Lamar accepts the award for best rap album for “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.

Kendrick Lamar's track 'Dodger Blue' has L.A. fans swooning

The MLB wants to improve the accuracy of strikes and balls

Automated strike zone could be coming to the MLB sooner than later

South Bend Cubs mascot Stu waves the winning flag after a minor league baseball game against the Lake County Captains at Four Winds Field on Friday, June 21, 2024, in South Bend.

Senator proposes minor league baseball bill; what would Dick Durbin's 'Fair Ball Act' accomplish?

Roundup

Nick Chubb scores a touchdown in the snow at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.

Snow games forever, the end of White House visits and Robert Kraft denied again in today's Roundup

Joel Embiid limps to the bench during a time-out against the Memphis Grizzlies.

More Joel Embiid drama, CFB's best uniforms and a Guy Fieri-related tequila heist in today's Roundup

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders may not be sticking around in Boulder.

A Coach Prime NFL rumor, benching Aaron Rodgers and LeBron's new Laker love in today's Roundup

The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers will mix it up tonight for the first time since the playoffs last season.

Undefeated Cavs v. champion Celtics, the reeling Cowboys and the NBA's biggest loser in today's Roundup