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Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) during the Red Carpet Show at L.A. Live.

MLB News: former MVP set to return from injury Friday: report

MLB All-Star Game will return to historic venue after 37-year absence: report

College Football Playoff moves to 'straight seeding' format after unanimous vote

Jordon Hudson shares Instagram story with her 'Old Bae' Bill Belichick

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Live Stream Timberwolves vs Thunder Game 2 Free: How to Watch NBA Western Conference Finals, Time, TV Channel, Odds

Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil after an interception against Detroit Lions during the NFC divisional round

Washington Commanders star hilariously pranks NFL teammates before bed

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL's AFC Championship game

One AFC team favored to win every game ahead of 2025 NFL season

Detroit Red Wings Head Coach Jeff Blashill looks on in the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Bell MTS Place.

Chicago Blackhawks become Detroit Red Wings-lite with hiring of Jeff Blashill

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Jim Irsay, Colts owner, participates in a special grandparents event on a halftime performance by Colts Junior Cheer.

NFL Films releases emotional tribute video to Colts' Jim Irsay

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

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones admits Philadelphia Eagles jealousy over Tush Push

Former Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and team owner Jim Irsay during the halftime festivities.

Peyton Manning releases heartfelt message on Jim Irsay passing

Bills quarterback Josh Allen avoids Kansas City's Nazeeh Johnson and Drue Tranquill on his late fourth quarter touchdown carry into the end zone.

NFL announces 'lucky' teams taking part in HBO's 'Hard Knocks' series

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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton shoots a game-tying two point shot to send the game to overtime in the fourth quarter against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson.

Tyrese Haliburton's now iconic shot is even more legendary with Korean TV call

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton celebrates with teammates after tying the game in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime against the New York Knicks.

Skip Bayless pokes fun at New York Knicks' epic NBA Playoffs choke job

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels in NBA Playoffs

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gives epic luxury gifts to Thunder teammates

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and his teammates celebrate against the New York Knicks during the 2025 NBA Playoffs

Tyrese Haliburton's father clowns Knicks with legendary Reggie Miller celebration

Weekend Roundup: Shai Time, championship Scheffler, WNBA rivalry renewed, and more

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander talks to a tv reporter following his teams win against the Denver Nuggets.

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Stadium security and Pittsburgh Pirates medical personnel rush to assist a fan who fell from the stands to the field as the Pirates batted against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at PNC Park.

MLB news: Charges filed in connection with Pirates fan who fell from stands during game

New York Mets Gary Carter and NBC Sports Bob Costas after the Mets defeated the Boston Red Sox in game 7 of the 1986 World Series at Shea Stadium Oct. 27, 1986.

NBC has offer to MLB to take over broadcast rights for ESPN: report

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis tags Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer out at home plate attempting to score a run during the sixth inning at PNC Park.

Cincinnati Reds should be crowned worst franchise of last 25 years in MLB

Former Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde (18) talks with General manager Mike Elias (left) during batting practice prior to a 2022 game between the Orioles and the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Orioles GM breaks silence about controversial managerial firing

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Former NFL star and ESPN analyst Shannon Sharpe with his Glennville High School football coach William Hall at Savannah State

ESPN reportedly considered Shannon Sharpe show to replace Around The Horn

Apr 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) dribbles the basketball against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third quarter during game three for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Lakers trade targets for 2025: why Derek White, Jarrett Allen, and Bam Adebayo make championship sense

Jamal Crawford reacts in the Dunk Contest during the 2023 All Star Saturday Night at Vivint Arena.

Former Knicks, Bulls, Warriors star joins MLB Network for special 'Crawsover' broadcast

Tom Brady, Logan Paul among celebrities to compete in first-ever 'Fanatics Games'

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

NFL legend Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson reportedly are engaged

May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates his three point shot against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Knicks fever takes over: why New York is poised for an NBA finals run

May 18, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives between guard Jamal Murray (27) and Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) in the second half during game seven of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Nuggets collapse, Westbrook’s future & why OKC looks like champions

Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg walks off the court after losing to the Houston Cougars in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

DeMarcus Cousins claims Cooper Flagg shouldn’t be drafted No. 1 overall

Vice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.

Pope Leo XIV receives custom Bears jersey from Vice President Vance

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre takes the stage during a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, Wis.

Netflix documentary shows 'The Fall of Favre' is a scandal in motion

Apr 3, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

10 NBA Stars who could be traded this offseason — and why it matters

Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard drives down the lane against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Bridgestone Arena.

Former Kentucky basketball star returns to hometown after deadly tornado hits