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ESPN announcer Dick Vitale and crew calls the game between the Clemson Tigers and the Duke Blue Devils during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum on Feb. 8, 2025.

ESPN signs legendary broadcaster, 86, to contract extension

Red Sox finally promote their top prospect after intense media scrutiny

One insane stat shows Paul Skenes' first year in MLB might be the best ever

NFL insider claims Aaron Rodgers was 'Option C' for Pittsburgh Steelers

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Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd looks on during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors.

Jason Kidd and New York Knicks have ‘mutual interest’

Runner CJ Hunnewell runs the last meters of the 2024 New York City Marathon in New York City

Runner attempted to complete absurd marathon challenge while drinking 26 beers

United States forward Christian Pulisic walks in the stands after losing against Netherlands in the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Christian Pulisic's father targets American soccer legend with strong comments

Indy car driver Danica Patrick is all smiles while being interviewed about her fourth place finish in the Indianapolis 500

Danica Patrick calls out Olympian Simone Biles in transgender feud with OutKick's Riley Gaines

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson holds up his finger after a defensive stop against the Denver Broncos.

Bengals star Trey Hendrickson gets unexpected endorsement for new deal

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is introduced before the game between the Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field.

Former Cleveland Browns star set to visit Houston Texans

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in between quarters against the Chicago Bears during their game.

Skip Bayless goes off on Steelers signing 'washed-up' Aaron Rodgers

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Championship game

NFL star Terry McLaurin frustrated with Commanders after seeking long-term deal

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (red shirt) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (right) greet each after the game at Target Center on Jan. 14, 2023.

12-year NBA vet makes cryptic announcement, then backtracks from retirement

NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers

Fans roast commissioner Adam Silver after being only celebrity shown at NBA Finals

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton talks after the Pacers defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals

Tyrese Haliburton shows love to ESPN host after admitting he was 'late to the party'

Indiana Pacers stars Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton after win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals

Indiana Pacers defy insane odds with another historic NBA Playoffs comeback win

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dribbles the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard during the second half during game two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.

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MLB vice president of baseball operations Joe Torre (right) talks with broadcaster Michael Kay before game one of the 2012 ALCS against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 13, 2012.

Yankees broadcaster goes on rant against 'nitwit' Mets fans

Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf signs autographs prior to ceremonies to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship before a game against the Kansas City Royals at U.S Cellular Field in 2015.

White Sox make huge ownership announcement

Angels manager Ron Washington watches from the dugout against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Fenway Park on Wednesday, June 4.

Angels pitcher suspects Red Sox stole signs, leading to pregame incident: report

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field during an MLB game

Pittsburgh Pirates continue to disappoint ace Paul Skenes despite his brilliance

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North Carolina Tar Heels chancellor Lee Roberts, new head coach Bill Belichick and athletic director Bubba Cunningham

Pablo Torre confronts Bill Simmons after being called out for Bill Belichick reports

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN First Take set at the CFP Fan Central at the George World Congress Center.

Stephen A. Smith explains how NBA All-Star Game might get scrapped

ESPN sportscaster Jay Harris on the field prior to the Celebration Bowl between the Grambling State Tigers and the North Carolina Central Eagles at the Georgia Dome on December 17, 2016.

Longtime sportscaster, ESPN 'SportsCenter' anchor, reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game

Dan Patrick offers Ravens star Derrick Henry chance to work with legendary actor

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma (51) walks off the field after the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 35-28 on Oct. 21, 2012.

Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker, Fox NFL analyst arrested: report

Michelle Beadle on the Sirius XM Mad Dog Sports radio set at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on Feb. 8, 2024.

Michelle Beadle goes on off-air rant against Stephen A. Smith

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford congratulates wide receiver Calvin Johnson during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons.

'Madden Curse' has technically already been broken by Detroit Lions legend

Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set.

Stephen A. Smith to launch two new shows with SiriusXM

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert celebrates a touchdown on EA Sports' Madden NFL video game.

EA Sports drops official Madden NFL 26 trailer with first look at gameplay

ESPN analysts Doc Rivers, Doris Burke and Mike Breen during a game with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks

Doris Burke reportedly 'not guaranteed' to remain on lead ESPN NBA coverage

Former Miami Marlins owner Wayne Huizenga with then-team president David Samson in 2011.

Ex-MLB executive, 'Survivor' loser, calls Jac Caglianone's promotion 'irresponsible'

Jun 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after a hit during the third inning against the New York Mets during the third inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Todd Frazier talks Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani, and baseball’s golden era