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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy takes part in NFL drills during the team's training camp for the 2025 season

NFL insider reveals tough reality facing Minnesota Vikings, quarterback J.J. McCarthy

WNBA fans react as another thrown dildo hits Sophie Cunningham during a game

Rams star Matthew Stafford fighting 'aggravated disc' as 2025 NFL season closes in

ESPN completes massive WWE deal bringing WrestleMania to network next year

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham in action during the game between the Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever.

Sophie Cunningham admits her take on dildo-gate 'did not age well'

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe training during NFL mini-camp ahead of the 2025 season

Former Seahawks legend gifts Jalen Milroe NFL jersey with supportive message

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham talks with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.

Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham continue to hilariously chirp one another on TikTok

TCU quarterback Josh Hoover speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days

TCU QB makes odd college football history after attending 'furry convention'

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Shaquille O'Neal looks on during halftime between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Dallas Mavericks.

Shaquille O’Neal makes bizarre dress bet over Cowboys-Eagles clash

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.

Browns' front office continues to prove they don't know what to do with QB position

A general view of a Denver Broncos helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

ESPN analyst believes Denver Broncos' ceiling this season is a Super Bowl appearance

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, right, and quarterback Joe Burrow.

Zac Taylor says Joe Burrow 'got better', which Bengals' coach will need to keep job

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Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell in action during the game against the Dallas Mavericks.

D’Angelo Russell snubs Los Angeles Lakers while praising Brooklyn Nets

Former Miami Heat staffer made $2 million selling stolen game-worn jerseys

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum talks with Celtics guard Payton Pritchard in a timeout against the Washington Wizards.

Celtics star states NBA championship goal despite Jayson Tatum's absence

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers.

New York Knicks reportedly monitoring Giannis Antetokounmpo

Weekend Roundup: Lakers secure Luka, MLB Speedway Classic, Jerry is Jerry, and more

Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic is interviewed by ESPN LA radio following a press conference.

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber watches his grand slam home run during the sixth inning.

National League MVP race gets major dark horse candidate in Phillies star

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone at Yankee Stadium.

Aaron Boone running out of time as Yankees continue to slip in postseason standings

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lyon Richardson throws during the third inning against the Washington Nationals.

Reds relief pitcher has insane journey to MLB Speedway Classic

Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen throws the ball to first base during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers.

Braves infielder rocking 'Talladega Nights' themed cleats at Speedway Classic

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Humpback whales feed near Anacapa Island.

Humpback whale frighteningly crashes into fishing boat off coast of New Hampshire

Katie Feeney on the red carpet at the 97th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles.

ESPN hires viral content creator Katie Feeney to join multiple shows on network

Jelly Roll arrives on the red carpet before the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards.

Jelly Roll pulls off something very few celebrities have ever done in WWE

General view of Denver Nuggets guard Nick Young during the second half against the against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Nick Young responds to Patrick Beverley's comments, saying he was 'scared' in last meeting

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones at training camp at the River Ridge Fields.

Roc Nation Sports slams Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for 'false' comments

Sha’Carri Richardson finishes the women’s 200 meter dash during the US Olympic Track and Field Team Trials.

Olympic champ Sha'Carri Richardson arrested for allegedly assaulting boyfriend

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

Will Kiss (l) and broadcaster Greg Papa attend the game between Tennessee Titans and the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on Nov. 24, 2013.

NFL broadcasting legend announces cancer diagnosis

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

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

MLB 2027 All-Star Game host city announced

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

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

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