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Day can't let his rivals live in his head when he has a playoff game to prepare for

Ryan Day seemingly takes shot at Ohio State rival ahead of College Football Playoff

Freeman has led the Irish to a 30-9 record as a head coach

Notre Dame likes what it sees in Marcus Freeman

Dec 5, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) gets tripped up by Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (not pictured) in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

David Montgomery injury makes Lions' loss to Bills especially painful

Dec 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

"It's not behind me": LeBron James' concerning update on injury despite long rest

Jan 20, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate the win over the Kansas City Chiefs during overtime in the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium.

Tom Brady breaks silence on Bill Belichick's new job

The Latest

Dec 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands on the court during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Gilbert Arenas wants Knicks fans to boo Steph Curry, here's why

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas explains what New York Knicks fans are doing wrong by using Stephen Curry's example.

Dec 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

"Just a little stinger": Anthony Davis downplays injury scare vs. Grizzlies

Anthony Davis has no plans to miss more time due to a scary-looking shoulder injury during LA Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies game.

Dec 1, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder (17) reacts during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Fans have hilarious reaction to Dennis Schroder completing 'NBA Rainbow Challenge'

NBA fans can't stop laughing after Golden State Warriors new trade signing Dennis Schroder completes the Rainbow Challenge.

Dec 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) gestures after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

NBA fans destroy Warriors guard after Luka Doncic puts the clamps on him

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has become the target for brutal trolls after displaying a low IQ against Luka Doncic.

Dec 31, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) and forward Brandon Ingram (14) share a laugh after a play against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are reportedly on the trading block

The era of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram is about to be over for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Mayo didn't seem to take the blame for New England's loss

Jerod Mayo is getting harder to defend as a head coach

Mayo constantly seems to blame people other than himself

Sports Media

Oct 2, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Hall of Fame Baseball Player Willie Mays and Vin Scully during the game with San Francisco Giants against the Los Angeles Dodgers at AT&T Park. Rob Menschel is pointing the camera at the two Hall of Famers.

Rob Menschel, part of Vin Scully's last broadcast team, passes away

May 4, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning watch the game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium.

Vice TV's new focus is a big win for sports content creators

Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) makes a fielding error during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Dodgers called 'classless pigs' for auctioning Aaron Judge's dropped ball

Thurston’s Brock Johnson bunts for a single as the Thurston Colts defeated West Albany in the OSAA Class 5A State Championship Saturday, June 1, 2024 at PK Park in Eugene, Ore.

The next Pac-12 media rights deal already sounds better than its last

NFL

Campbell may be talking about regret a couple more times this season

Dan Campbell's over-aggressiveness could cost the Lions a Super Bowl

The athlete that every parent should want their kid to be: Tim Boyle

Shut it down; the NFL MVP race is over

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is all smiles as the Bills take a huge lead over Jacksonville at home on Sept. 23, 2024.

How Josh Allen wooed Hailee Steinfeld into engagement

NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander against the Houston Rockets in one NBA Cup semifinal.

2024 NBA Cup gives non-tourney teams absurd sked edge

Embiid is injured...again

Joel Embiid can't seem to catch a break

Nov 15, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) goes up to dunk past San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half at Frost Bank Center.

Seven NBA teams crack list of '25 Greatest Sports Franchises of the Last Quarter Century'; number 1 is debatable

Apr 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Lakers reportedly want to sign former No. 1 overall pick

MLB

Sep 15, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker (21) is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Cubs' Kyle Tucker trade shows they're ready to win now

Sep 18, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Devin Williams (38) reacts after pitching in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Yankees' Devin Williams-Nestor Cortes trade a win-win despite high price tag

It's been since the World Series that Soto has spoken to his 2024 teammates

Juan Soto revealed he hasn't spoken with former Yankee teammates in a long time

Sep 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the tenth inning at Rogers Centre.

Red Sox lead six MLB teams on "Greatest Sports Franchises" of 21st century list

Roundup

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is no longer a member of the Dolphins.

OBJ on the loose, 49ers flop and more Soto stories in today's Roundup

Hawks guard Trae Young drives to the basket against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

The NBA Cup is full, Heisman hype and Soto Suite-gate in today's Roundup

San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins warms up before playing the Dallas Mavericks in 2024.

NBA drama, bothersome Belichick and a new NFL game location in today's 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