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Oct 2, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Hall of Fame Baseball Player Willie Mays and Vin Scully during the game with San Francisco Giants against the Los Angeles Dodgers at AT&T Park. Rob Menschel is pointing the camera at the two Hall of Famers.

Rob Menschel, part of Vin Scully's last broadcast team, passes away

Colorado and BYU will play in the 'Missed-Out-On-The-Big12-Championship' Bowl

Most intriguing non-College Football Playoff Bowl games

Embiid is injured...again

Joel Embiid can't seem to catch a break

Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce watch Game 1 of the 2024 ALCS at Yankee Stadium on Oct.14, 2024.

Sports world's hottest couples ahead of 2024 holidays

Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) makes a fielding error during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Dodgers called 'classless pigs' for auctioning Aaron Judge's dropped ball

The Latest

Army and Navy will play for the 125th time on Saturday

College Football's best rivalry takes center stage Saturday

Army and Navy will clash on the gridiron for the 125th time

Army vs Navy: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch, odds

Catch all the action between Army and Navy live on Saturday.

Celebration Bowl Jackson State vs SC State: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

Catch all the action between Jackson State and SC State in the Celebration Bowl live on Saturday.

Texas A&M vs Purdue: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch, odds

Catch all the action between Texas A&M and Purdue in this ranked college basketball matchup live on Saturday.

May 4, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning watch the game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium.

Vice TV's new focus is a big win for sports content creators

Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions is reportedly among the initial partners in Vice Media's push for original sports content.

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is no longer a member of the Dolphins.

OBJ on the loose, 49ers flop and more Soto stories in today's Roundup

All of the best of the wide world of sports and the world wide web in one place.

Sports Media

Thurston’s Brock Johnson bunts for a single as the Thurston Colts defeated West Albany in the OSAA Class 5A State Championship Saturday, June 1, 2024 at PK Park in Eugene, Ore.

The next Pac-12 media rights deal already sounds better than its last

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) celebrates with his teammates after an interception against Texas during the second half of the 2024 SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Georgia crowned kings of college football as most-watched team

Nov 26, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks on against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jimmy Butler's agent calls out Shams Charania's 'bulls**t' reports

Dec 21, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Thursday Night Football Amazon Prime play-by-play announcer Al Michaels during the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Al Michaels reportedly expected to return to 'Thursday Night Football'

NFL

Oct 13, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets former players Mark Gastineau (99) and Joe Klecko (73) and Marty Lyons serve as honorary captains during the coin toss before the New York Jets faced the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. The Steelers won the game 19-6. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Mark Gastineau was erased from history and he isn't wrong for being angry about it

Dec 12, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on the sideline against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Jimmy Garoppolo's brother trolls 'offensive guru' Kyle Shanahan after 49ers loss

Nov 24, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Detroit Lions head football coach Dan Campbell smiles on the sidelines before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Dan Campbell, Lions' 4th down aggressiveness crucial to their success

Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talk after the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-Imagn Images

Best NFL teams of the 21st century? The top choice is obvious

NBA

Nov 15, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) goes up to dunk past San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half at Frost Bank Center.

Seven NBA teams crack list of '25 Greatest Sports Franchises of the Last Quarter Century'; number 1 is debatable

Apr 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Lakers reportedly want to sign former No. 1 overall pick

Dec 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) warms up prior to the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

NBA fans have mixed reactions to Bronny James' best game in G League

Dec 10, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reacts in the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Doc Rivers has a 'funny' outlook on his throat health

MLB

Sep 15, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker (21) is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Cubs' Kyle Tucker trade shows they're ready to win now

Sep 18, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Devin Williams (38) reacts after pitching in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Yankees' Devin Williams-Nestor Cortes trade a win-win despite high price tag

It's been since the World Series that Soto has spoken to his 2024 teammates

Juan Soto revealed he hasn't spoken with former Yankee teammates in a long time

Sep 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the tenth inning at Rogers Centre.

Red Sox lead six MLB teams on "Greatest Sports Franchises" of 21st century list

Roundup

Hawks guard Trae Young drives to the basket against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

The NBA Cup is full, Heisman hype and Soto Suite-gate in today's Roundup

San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins warms up before playing the Dallas Mavericks in 2024.

NBA drama, bothersome Belichick and a new NFL game location in today's Roundup

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark smiles after becoming the first rookie to achieve a triple-double.

Caitlin Clark gets her flowers, the NBA rumor mill and MLB's winter meetings in today's Roundup

New Met Juan Soto got the bag to move to Queens.

Ramifications of Soto spend, a viral meltdown and an incoming Belichick bomb in today's Roundup