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Apr 5, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; CBS announcer Greg Gumbel prior to the national championship game in the Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Baylor Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Legendary sports broadcaster dies at 78

Sep 10, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (22) circles the bases on a three run home run against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at PNC Park.

Andrew McCutchen has harsh words for Cam Newton's tired baseball take

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams rolls out of the pocket against the Seattle Seahawks.

Bears-Seahawks, Jimmy Butler and Christmas Day games in retrospect in today's Roundup

Nov 1, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (left) celebrates with fans during the Dodgers 2024 World Series Championship parade in downtown Los Angeles.

The Dodgers re-signed their heart and soul as only they could

Top NIL earners in college football transfer portal

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Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning smiles prior to a game in Tampa Bay on Oct 1, 2017.

2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists who'll get in

Eli Manning headlines next year's possible inductees and he's a lock, but who else will be enshrined in Canton?

Watch Iowa State vs Miami Pop-Tarts Bowl: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch, odds

Catch all the action between Iowa State and Miami in the Pop-Tarts Bowl live on College Football Saturday.

Dec 23, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) checks the scoreboard during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Mavericks' Luka Dončić's home burglarized as string of high-profile break-ins continues

Mavericks' Luka Dončić's home burglarized as string of high-profile break-ins continues

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) warms up before the start of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

Carson Beck figures to be the most disappointing quarterback in 2025 NFL Draft class

Carson Beck figures to be the most disappointing quarterback in 2025 NFL Draft class

Watch Louisiana vs TCU New Mexico Bowl: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch, odds

Catch all the action between Louisiana and TCU in the New Mexico Bowl live on College Football Saturday.

NFL Week 17: Chargers vs Patriots

How to Watch Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots: live stream, TV channel, time, odds

Catch all the NFL action between the Chargers and the Patriots in Week 17 live on Saturday.

Sports Media

Pop-Tarts Bowl is all over this college football beat like sprinkles, literally

Surprise Big 12 team sits atop current transfer portal rankings

Cam Newton claims the WNBA will surpass MLB in popularity

Crowning the most dysfunctional NFL franchise of 2024

NFL

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs after making a catch during the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Ohio State won 38-15.

Freshman phenom is already No. 1 pick worthy, says NFL Draft analyst

May 04, 2008; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid talks with wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) during mini-camp at the Philadelphia Eagles NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia, PA. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-Imagn Images

DeSean Jackson gets high praise from Andy Reid, Sean McVay after Delaware State hiring

Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) stands on the field during a timeout against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

NFL all-time great rooting against Saquon Barkley's rushing record bid

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.

Best sports bets to make Friday, Saturday and Sunday

NBA

Warriors vs Clippers: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch, odds

Dec 25, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) is introduced before the start of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Klay Thompson thinks Steph Curry isn't 'the greatest to ever shoot it'

Dec 23, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts to his three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

16-year veteran on why Victor Wembanyama is more 'unique' than 4x DPOY

Dec 8, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

De'Aaron Fox's 'connection' with Miami Heat star could lure him away from the Kings

MLB

The Diamondbacks found their ace

Arizona Diamonbacks make big free agency splash

Sep 23, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval sits in the dugout before the game against the New York Mets at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Dave Kaval, the public face of A's exit from Oakland, to resign as team president

Burnes is looking for a lot more money than Max Fried

This one reason might be why Corbin Burnes hasn't signed yet

Betts still thinks about the play months after it happened

Mookie Betts still mad about World Series incident

Roundup

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks against the Golden State Warriors.

LeBron James, Lamar Jackson and Week 17 in the NFL in today's Roundup

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy.

Johnson-Jeudy-Madden, Kaidon Salter and Week 16 in the NFL in today's Roundup

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Penix time in ATL, Dame Time with Adidas and Mike Vrabel time in the NFL in today's Roundup

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throws the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Monday night mayhem, Josh Allen and the Bills and MLB's pitching problem in today's Roundup