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Jan 18, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Olympic rings at Centennial Park.

NBC pays hefty $3 billion price tag to retain Olympics rights

Legendary sports writer, author, commentator dies at 69

CBS men's basketball analyst: 68 teams is 'plenty' without March Madness expansion

Adam Schefter is sick and tired of the Aaron Rodgers waiting game

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Mar 13, 2025; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Xander Schauffele, left, and Rory Mcllroy walk to the seventeenth green during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images

Former PGA champion wants The Players Championship to be golf’s fifth major

Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets cornerback Quinyon Mitchell poses after being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the No. 22 pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Super Bowl champions are going to be just fine after stockpiling draft picks

May 23, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Shaquille O'Neal looks on before game four between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Detroit Pistons respond to Shaquille O'Neal's blunder with a three-word slam

Mar 1, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Paul George's injury updates perfectly illustrate 76ers' disaster season

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Dec 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett (7) walks off the field after win against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Kenny Pickett competing for starting quarterback job should have Browns fans very worried

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is shown after he led Gang Green to a 32-20 victory against the Miami Dolphins, on Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Social media wonders what Aaron Rodgers is thinking in somber beach photo

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) rushes for yards during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars held off the Titans 20-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Mac Jones finally united with Kyle Shanahan on the 49ers

Dec 28, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) waves to fans as he leaves the field after defeating the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Cooper Kupp's best landing spots in NFL free agency after Rams release

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May 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) speaks to Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the fourth quarter during game four of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Anthony Edwards confesses how Luka Doncic's game helped him overcome major flaw

Dec 15, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers resident of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey speaks with the media before a game against the Detroit Pistons at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

76ers' Daryl Morey's AI usage isn't surprising, but it is troubling

Mar 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) scores in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg’s mom steals the spotlight in Duke’s victory

Mar 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Comedian and writer Larry David and sports media personality Stephen A. Smith attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James clash over Bronny

Weekend Roundup: LeBron out, Garrett gets the bag, DK traded, CBB marches on, and more

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Sep 22, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a two run home run in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Rays' failure to reach ballpark deal makes relocation feel likelier than ever

Kansas hits five consecutive home runs to tie NCAA record (VIDEO)

Chicago Cubs left fielder Matt Szczur celebrates with his teammates after hitting in the game winning run against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field.

MLB Network partners with former World Series champion to deliver 'masterpiece' promo

Sep 24, 2020; San Francisco, California, USA; TV broadcasters Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper in separate broadcast booths during the sixth inning between the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park.

Legendary MLB broadcasting duo reveals when they plan to retire

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Mar 8, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks into the crowd during a timeout in the fourth quarter of a game against the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Former Boston Celtics star sides with Stephen A. Smith amid beef with LeBron James

The No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers will travel to Columbus, Ohio, to play the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Here's who EA Sports College Football 25 predicts will win based on 100 simulations of the matchup.

Potential EA Sports College Football 26 cover photo leaves a lot to be desired

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) walks past the photo backdrop Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Caitlin Clark's Offseason Work Signals Big Year Ahead

Mar 10, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to pass the ball against Brooklyn Nets forwards Ziaire Williams (8) and Cameron Johnson (2) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Lakers fall to struggling Nets in costly loss

Mar 6, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) lines out to second base in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Clover Park.

Watch: Mets release trailer for docuseries chronicling $765 million Juan Soto pursuit

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald spits water out of his mouth against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Matt Stafford shares hilarious Aaron Donald workout story that is too good to be true

Mar 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a dunk against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Shaquille O'Neal shockingly goes off at Zion Williamson after triple-double performance

NFL Network host Kyle Brandt during the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium.

Good Morning Football crew pokes fun at NFL insider's chaotic TV moment

Dec 9, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow speaks with the media at the Hilton Anatole during the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings.

Boston columnist rips non-players for running Red Sox, doesn't interview ex-player running Red Sox

Patriots receiver Julian Edelman, quarterback Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels can only watch from the bench as the Dolphins drive down the field in the final minutes of Sunday's game.

Chris Simms seems to still be a tad upset over Tom Brady and Deflategate

Dec 14, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dave Portnoy, Bar Stool Sports founder and owner walks along the sidelines before the playing of the 125 Army Navy game at Commanders Field.

Dave Portnoy claims he got a 'weird' job offer from Donald Trump's White House

Mar 8, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer during the second half against the LSU Lady Tigers at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Watch coach's amazing reaction to 3 student journalists who drove 16 hours to a game