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UFC ring girl pictured during UFC 289 at Rogers Arena

UFC on ESPN 71 weigh-in results: 2 fighters fail on scale, including massive miss

2025 PFL World Tournament 8 results: Khaybulaev chokes out Pinedo wo win championship

NFL broadcasting legend announces cancer diagnosis

NFL teams with best odds to acquire Cowboys star Micah Parsons after trade demand

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Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga stands on the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kings and Suns’ potential offers for Warriors star Jonathan Kuminga revealed

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s international league reportedly has the NBA worried

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Draymond Green thinks Luka Doncic has an NBA MVP season loading

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons at training camp at the River Ridge Fields.

NBA fans react to Micah Parsons’ decision to leave Dallas, comparing it to Luka Doncic trade

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Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett hugs Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott after losing in an NFL football game

ESPN acquires NFL RedZone in enormous billion-dollar takeover

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons and cornerback Trevon Diggs talks to media during NFL training camp

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons requests trade after Jerry Jones' incompetence

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts to a play against LA Chargers during the second half of the Hall of Fame Game.

Lions HC Dan Campbell sends warning to players who can't protect the ball

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gets ready to launch the ball during first half action at the Buffalo Bills.

Stephen A. Smith calls Lamar Jackson the greatest 'all-around talent' at QB position

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ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN First Take set.

Stephen A. Smith slams Daryl Morey for Lakers’ bubble NBA championship comments

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic dribbles down the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

DeMarcus Cousins says Nikola Jokic considered NBA retirement

Serbia power forward Nikola Jokic and United States guard Lebron James jump for a rebound.

LeBron James looking to lead charge in new international basketball league

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas during the Midnight Tipoff at Patriot Center on the campus of George Mason University on Sept. 28, 2010.

NBA star arrested for illegal gambling, connected to Israeli organized crime leader

Friday Roundup: Football is back, MLB trade deadline, Madden ratings, and more

The 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game featured the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers.

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Royals first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz waits for his turn to take batting practice before the game against the Chicago White Sox at US Cellular Field in Chicago on Aug. 15, 2006.

ESPN reporter's perfect social media response to retired MLB player goes viral

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Rich Hill delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs.

MLB 2027 All-Star Game host city announced

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) talks with Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) on May 29, 2023 in Houston.

MLB trade deadline winners and losers: sorting the best from the worst

Padres president and general manager AJ Preller celebrates in the clubhouse following the game against the Chicago White Sox after clinching a playoff berth at Petco Park on Oct. 2, 2022.

One MLB general manager lit a gasoline match to the trade deadline

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Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe looks on in the second half of the in season tournament championship final.

ESPN’s potential Shannon Sharpe replacement could be another former NFL star

WNBA’s 2025 ratings show big spike compared to 2024

NFL former player Shannon Sharpe arrives on the red carpet prior to the 6th Annual NFL Honors at Wortham Theater.

Shannon Sharpe responds after ESPN cuts ties with hall of fame tight end

Joy Taylor reveals people could be surprised by her next career move

Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention.

'The Ariel Helwani Show' guest pleads for someone to stop 'Power Slap'

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryce Harper rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox.

Stephen A. Smith calls for Bryce Harper's suspension after lashing out at Rob Manfred

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Lance Lynn (35) reacts against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning during Game 3 of the NLDS at Chase Field in Phoenix on Oct. 11, 2023.

All-Star traded at deadline twice in MLB career has advice for first-timers

Former NFL player and ESPN personality Shannon Sharpe looks on in the second half of the in season tournament championship final between the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena on Dec. 9, 2023.

ESPN cuts ties with Shannon Sharpe after lawsuit settlement

CBS Sports play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz, Tony Romo (center) and Tracy Wolfson at the Super Bowl 58 Media Center

CBS Sports reveals game announcers, pairings for 2025 NFL season

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward throws during training camp.

Madden 26 rookie ratings have little faith in number one overall pick Cam Ward

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith speaks during a live taping of ESPN's First Take.

Stephen A. Smith isn't sold on Luka Doncic's drastic physique change this offseason

Washington Redskins former player Mark Schlereth is introduced during Homecoming festivities.

Mark Schlereth goes off on NFL analytics 'morons' during epic rant