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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day leaves the field shaking hands with Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore, right, following the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Michigan won 13-10.

Ryan Day expects to remain Ohio State's head coach amid rumors: "I have one of the best jobs in America"

Nov 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr yells to his team on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Steve Kerr calls out Warriors player in rare press conference rant

Nov 30, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) passes against the LSU Tigers during the fourth quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Jackson Arnold's best landing spots after Oklahoma QB enters transfer portal

Nov 30, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning celebrates after beating the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

College football playoff rankings 2024: Biggest takeaways from week 15's standings

Oct 27, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) and third baseman Max Muncy (13) work out on the field a day before game three of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankees Stadium.

One Dodgers veteran thinks more teams should spend like the Dodgers

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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches warm ups prior to the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Michigan won 13-10.

Ohio State's Ryan Day's pregame hype speech aged like milk following Michigan loss

Ryan Day's pregame hype speech didn't age well after the Buckeyes' loss to Michigan.

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How to Watch Auburn vs Duke: Live Stream NCAA Basketball, TV Channel

No. 2 Auburn visits Cameron Indoor Stadium to meet No. 9 Duke for a heavyweight non-conference battle on Wednesday.

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How to Watch Kansas vs Creighton: Live Stream NCAA Basketball, TV Channel

No. 1 Kansas travels to face No. 21 Creighton in a non-conference showdown on Wednesday.

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel dances to celebrate a touchdown.

Controversial CFB ranks, Stephen A. Smith rumors and the Best Albums of 2024 in today's Roundup

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Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears

How to Watch Alabama vs North Carolina: Live Stream NCAA Basketball, TV Channel

Catch the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 20 North Carolina Tar Heels on Wednesday night.

Nov 30, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables looks on against the LSU Tigers during the fourth quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Oklahoma's top transfer targets after Jackson Arnold enters portal

With Jackson Arnold entering the transfer portal, who should Oklahoma target as their next quarterback?

Sports Media

Oct 19, 2024; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring during the second half against the New England Revolution at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

DAZN agrees to $1 billion deal to broadcast new FIFA soccer tournament

Oct 23, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Stephen A. Smith (Stephen Smith) on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Stephen A. Smith rebukes report that $120 million contract with ESPN is close

Nov 10, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on from the sidelines against the Washington Commanders during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Mike Tomlin hates 'Hard Knocks' but he'll surely be the show's biggest star

Dec 1, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gets interviewed after the game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center.

LeBron James' media company lost $28 million in 2023: report

NFL

Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Mike Tomlin amazingly predicts the future in 'Hard Knocks' premiere

Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio on the field before the game against the New York Giants at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texans GM Nick Caserio blasts NFL's 'embarrassing' suspension of Azeez Al-Shaair

Brady seems to struggle to connect to audiences' football watching experience

Tom Brady continuing to get bad reviews of his NFL broadcasts

Winston threw for four touchdowns and three interceptions

Jameis Winston had the most Jameis Winston-like game Monday night

NBA

Dec 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots as Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Ja Morant 'dead serious' about his new no-highlight dunk policy

Nov 12, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) talks with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) after being called for a foul in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

"Draymond Green will clothesline you": Kings star sounds off NBA's two biggest complainers

December 1, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama's insane backwards alley-oop dunk (Video)

Nov 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts during the first half of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Draymond Green's defeated reaction to Warriors losing vs. Nuggets goes viral, 'Unc looks disappointed'

MLB

Soto will apparently sign a contract worth more than $600 million

Bidding for Juan Soto hits important milestone

Oct 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A post-season banner is seen outside of Kauffman Stadium prior to game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs.

The latest Diamond Sports Group contract is a sign of better times for MLB free agents

Sep 19, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (45) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman contract won't fix what ails Boston's bullpen

A's Vegas stadium price tag increases by $250 million

Roundup

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston attempts a pass against the Denver Broncos.

Jameis being Jameis, LeBron losing everywhere and MLB's golden at-bat proposal in today's Roundup

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gets interviewed after a game against the Utah Jazz.

LeBron's new low, NFL MVP makes his case and a possible Aaron Rodgers benching in today's Roundup

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus talks to quarterback Caleb Williams (on the sidelines.

Embarrassing Bears, a surprise QB return and leftover turkey jerky in today's Roundup

Juan Soto in Game 3 of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Juan Soto sweepstakes, college football chatter and the NBA's dirtiest player in today's Roundup