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Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Kendrick Perkins delivers harsh truth about JJ Redick's suspect Lakers coaching job

NFL legend Bill Belichick has Charles Barkley 'concerned' after negative publicity

Stephen A. Smith gets presidential push from Donald Trump

Pirates fan reportedly suffers 'skull fracture' in 20-foot PNC Park fall

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Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Steve Belichick's wife doesn't love Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson

Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick talks with forward LeBron James (23) in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

ESPN NBA insider calls out JJ Redick for coaching 'childishly' in NBA Playoffs

Utah Hockey Club center Nick Schmaltz celebrates a goal with center Clayton Keller against the Nashville Predators.

Utah Hockey Club may have accidentally leaked new name

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark poses for a photo during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Caitlin Clark has adorable moment with Indiana Fever therapy dog at media day

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Justin Blackmon is inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame during a game between Oklahoma State and Arizona State.

Justin Blackmon DUI arrest video shows ex-NFL WR passing out in back of cop car

Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Deion Sanders with his sons Shedeur Sanders (left) and Deion Sanders Jr. (right) on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Shedeur Sanders tops NFL rookie jersey sales following 2025 NFL Draft

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines in 2023.

CBS News claps back at Bill Belichick statement on interview

Denver Broncos president of football operations John Elway before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.

John Elway's longtime agent, Jeff Sperbeck, dies after injuries from golf cart accident

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Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

LeBron James gets real about retirement talk after Lakers playoff exit

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Mark Williams gets last laugh on Lakers with post-elimination troll

Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) controls the ball as Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Is Dillon Brooks really targeting Steph Curry's injured thumb?

Nov 5, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash (10) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Lakers 123-104.

Dirk Nowitzki has hilarious response to Steve Nash joining Amazon Prime Video

Weekend Roundup: Shedeur finds a home, Lakers on ropes, trouble in paradise, and more

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Alamodome.

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Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen reacts during a game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.

Pirates' Andrew McCutchen sends heartfelt note about critically injured fan who fell

Stadium security and Pittsburgh Pirates medical personnel cart a fan who fell from the stands to the field to an ambulance.

Pirates fan hospitalized after 20-foot fall from Clemente Wall at PNC Park

May 3, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw (right) is interviewed by Alanna Rizzo during the MLB All-Start Game launch event at Dodger Stadium. The launch event was to celebrate the first All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in more than 40 years. Dodger Stadium was slated to host the MLB All-Star Game two years ago but it was cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Former MLB Network personality joins Red Sox regional sports network

Apr 14, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) talks with his brother Cardinals assistant hitting coach Bengie Molina (18) before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. The Brewers defeated the Cardinals 4-3.

Who tells your story? Lin-Manuel Miranda teases plans for baseball movie

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NFL Hall of Famer and former SSU football player Shannon Sharpe signing bottles of his Le Portier Shay VSOP Luxury Cognac.

Shannon Sharpe roasts Chad Ochocinco's new '$10 Target watch'

UNC football coach Bill Belichick during half time at Dean E. Smith Center.

Bill Belichick statement defends 24-year-old gf Jordon Hudson, rips media narrative

Sports personality Stephen A. Smith arrives before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Stephen A. Smith's viral General Hospital cameo gets roasted by First Take co-hosts

Apr 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball while Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Stephen A. Smith: Tyrese Haliburton's 'embarrassing' dad should get NBA punishment

Shannon Sharpe with his Glennville High School football coach William Hall Monday at Savannah State.

Shannon Sharpe gets roasted by comedian Bill Bellamy on 'The Breakfast Club'

UNC football coach Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson enter a game between Notre Dame and Navy.

Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson crucial in killing UNC 'Hard Knocks' show

NBA TV analyst Charles Barkley talks on set before Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals.

Charles Barkley rips Tyrese Haliburton's 'idiot' dad for Giannis Antetokounmpo clash

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders watches as his players go through drills at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility.

Deion Sanders lists massive Texas mansion that would be a sports fan's dream

Anne Hathaway attends the premiere of \"WeCrashed\" during the SXSW Film Festival at the Paramount Theatre.

Anne Hathaway ready for big New York sports day with her latest Instagram post

Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; The Minnesota Timberwolves dancers perform before game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center.

NBA Playoffs ratings on record-setting pace for ESPN/ABC

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Samson Nacua during the warmups before the game against the Tennessee Titans.

UFL's Samson Nacua receives punishment for slapping fan in viral video

Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Deion Sanders (right) with his son Shedeur Sanders on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Shedeur Sanders' draft slide: a cautionary tale and a new opportunity