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The hosts of ESPN First Take, Molly Qerim, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Cam Newton, at the CFP Fan Central

ESPN First Take makes embarrassing mistake while hyping up Dallas Cowboys

Stephen A. Smith concocts wild NFL proposal to fix Commanders' stadium issue

Bengals star Trey Hendrickson appears content holding out ahead of NFL training camp

Eagles' DeVonta Smith says what we're all thinking about 'Love Island'

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LeBron James and Michael Jordan on the court during halftime of the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.

Colin Cowherd sends emphatic Michael Jordan message to LeBron James

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant shoots the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton.

Tyrese Haliburton reveals Kevin Durant’s wholesome gesture during Achilles recovery

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins runs with the ball during mini camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus

Two 2025 NFL Draft stars remain unsigned ahead of training camp

ACC commissioner Jim Phillips speaks to the media during ACC Media Days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown.

ACC commissioner pretends college athletes are not employees with latest comments

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From left: Scott Van Pelt, Ryan Clark, Jason Kelce and Marcus Spears on the ESPN NFL Postseason Countdown set during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium.

NFL owners informed of potential acquisition of league media assets by Disney

General view of a New Orleans Saints helmet during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

New Orleans Saints release gorgeous gold uniforms for 2025 season

New York Jets offensive tackle Armand Membou participates in a drill with guard Kohl Levao during minicamp

New York Jets unveil stunning new locker room ahead of 2025 NFL season

Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer and owner Jerry Jones speak to the media at an NFL press conference

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wildly targets stars Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons

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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center on July 10.

Cooper Flagg's home state unveils giant maze modeled after Mavericks star

Washington Wizards point guard Gilbert Arenas talks to an official against the Los Angeles Lakers at Verizon Center.

Gilbert Arenas calls out 'hiding' media over ring culture debate in NBA

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart reacts after a basket against the New York Knicks.

Lakers fans discuss Marcus Smart’s potential impact after big reveal

Yang Hansen stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the 16th pick by the Memphis Grizzlies.

Blazers rookie Yang Hansen shares wild reason he picked up basketball

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Scottie Scheffler celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning the 153rd Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Portrush.

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces the pick for the Athletics pick during the MLB Draft at The Coca-Cola Roxy

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred reveals his favorite childhood team to watch

Philadelphia Phillies second base Edmundo Sosa celebrates a walk-off win on catcher's interference against the Boston Red Sox

Phillies win wild extra innings MLB game after rare officiating technicality

Left-handed pitcher Rich Hill hugs WooSox catcher Kyle Teel after the two shared a bullpen session on Aug. 18, 2024, at Polar Park.

MLB's oldest player gets opportunity to extend his career to 21 seasons

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy celebrates with MLB star Ronald Acuna Jr. after scoring against the New York Yankees

Two MLB teams reveal stunning uniforms for NASCAR Speedway Classic game

Sports Media

Team Collier forward Breanna Stewart celebrates after the 2025 WNBA All Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

2025 WNBA All-Star Game ratings show league continues rise in popularity

Paige Bueckers is interviewed by ESPN after being selected with the number one overall pick to the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards on April 14.

Watch: ESPN, Mookie Betts, Eli Manning, Paige Bueckers make cameos in 'Naked Gun' reboot

Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Stephen A Smith rips Donald Trump for using Commanders to distract from Epstein Files

Cleveland Guardians president responds to Donald Trump's demands to change name

Dallas Wings guard DiJonai Carrington hugs guard Paige Bueckers before a game against the Connecticut Sun

WNBA star DiJonai Carrington shares rare Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd couples photo

Scott Hanson during red carpet arrivals for the NFL Honors show at the Fox Theatre.

Scott Hanson gets candid about emotional NFL RedZone negotiations

Sports commentator Rich Eisen poses for a photo on the red carpet before the NFL Honors award show at Symphony Hall.

Rich Eisen shares emotional Instagram post celebrating late friend Stuart Scott

Hideki Matsuyama putts on the 12th hole during the third round of The 153rd Open Championship golf tournament.

Open Championship broadcast breaks into panic thanks to unwelcomed visitor

The Phillie Phanatic performs before game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park on June 15.

MLB mascots, broadcasters spoof viral Coldplay concert 'kiss cam' clip

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre.

Bill Belichick, UNC football docuseries coming to Hulu after HBO debacle

Coldplay played the first of two El Paso shows at Sun Bowl Stadium as part of its Music of the Spheres Tour.

SportsCenter trolls viral Coldplay kiss cam mishap by Astronomer CEO Andy Byron

Alberto Contador, in yellow, during stage twenty of the Tour de France between Longjumeau and Paris.

Tour de France protester gets tackled, tossed over barrier by security guard