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Jul 1, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (R) talks with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (L) in the dugout against the Washington Nationals in the third inning at Nationals Park.

Why hasn't Trevor Bauer returned to MLB? Twins catcher offers one theory

Friday Roundup: Curry 4K, somber Rodgers, Shaq’s new enemy, buzzer-beaters, and more

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

NFL Mock Draft Consensus 13.0: Shedeur Sanders falls out of top six

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Jan 5, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (6) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Cowboys signing Miles Sanders a low-risk potential fix for run game

Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kareem Hunt returning to Chiefs doesn't solve their run game problems

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery watches the action Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in a first round game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Fran McCaffrey's Iowa tenure the definition of unfulfilled potential

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark rushes up the court against Los Angeles Sparks Odyssey Sims on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, 93-86.

L.A. Sparks holding tryouts for male practice players has social media ready to take their shot

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Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett on radio row at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Browns' Myles Garrett's words, actions don't line up after new contract

EPSN's coverage of NFL free agency draws massive numbers

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws his 500th career touchdown pass in the second quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins on Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Aaron Rodgers must come to terms with the evolution of the player he has become

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence and linebacker Micah Parsons during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California.

Micah Parsons calls former teammate a clown after comments on Cowboys

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Disturbed played the Loudmouth Stage for the crowd Saturday.Sept. 25, 2021

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Chicago Bulls championship banners damaged as Disturbed gets down with the sickness

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry shoots over Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine during the third quarter at Chase Center.

Time to start appreciating Steph Curry while he's still playing

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

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

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

The late author John Feinstein is interviewed.

Legendary sports writer, author, commentator dies at 69

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

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Wally Szczerbiak (10) runs up the court during the fourth quarter of game two of the 2009 eastern conference semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on May 7, 2009.

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

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

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

Only five players have won back back-to-back NFL MVP awards. Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the last to do it in 2020-2021.

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

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