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Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) gets pulled from the game in the 5th inning against the San Francisco Giants as New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) waits on the manager at Citi Field on Aug. 3, 2014.

Mets fan favorite teases about possible comeback on social media

Senate attempts to save gamblers from new gambling tax

Los Angeles Lakers seem ready to move on from LeBron James

Astros executive fired in wake of cheating scandal 'very happy about what happened'

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A detail view of a Callaway golf ball on a tee on the 18th hole during the second round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament.

Callaway releases epic 'Happy Gilmore' hockey stick putters, tube sock club covers

Broadcaster Ryan Clark prior to a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Ryan Clark rips Robert Griffin III for latest terrible take on Angel Reese

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center.

Friday Roundup: NBA spending spree, Flagg debut, CFB 26, and more

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James reacts to a foul call against Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg.

Bronny James sounds off on guarding Cooper Flagg in NBA Summer League debut

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk warms up before the game against the New England Patriots.

Brandon Aiyuk gets major injury update ahead of 49ers training camp

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris carries the ball during offseason workouts at The Bolt.

Najee Harris suffers 'superficial' eye injury in 4th of July fireworks mishap

Matthew Golden with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being drafted by the Green Bay Packers during the 2025 NFL Draft

Pablo Torre suggests NFL Players Union should remove commissioner Roger Goodell

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome.

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy hints that team will be showing off deep ball this season

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Dallas Mavericks first overall pick Cooper Flagg speaks to NBA media at the Dallas Mavericks Practice Facility

Cooper Flagg to make NBA Summer League debut for Mavericks against Lakers

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton shoots a jump shot the ball during the first half against Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis at Moda Center.

Jason McIntyre says Deandre Ayton is in 'same class' as other elite NBA big men

NBA on TNT television analyst Reggie Miller and Kevin Harlan during the Los Angeles Lakers against the Phoenix Suns

Amazon Prime reveals star-studded NBA broadcast team for 2025 season

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams speaks after winning the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers

Jalen Williams receives huge maximum contract from Oklahoma City Thunder

Weekend Roundup: Glizzy King, Gold Cup controversy, MLB All-Star lineups, and more

Competitive eater Joey Chestnut entertains fans during the game between the Philadelphia Union and Nashville SC at Subaru Park.

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Seattle Mariners bench coach Lee Elia (55) before the game against the Oakland Athletics at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland on July 8, 2008.

MLB news: Lee Elia dies; his famous rant will live on forever

Los Angeles Lakers former player Kobe Bryant in the dugout before game four of the 2018 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers release first look at Kobe Bryant bobblehead set to be given out in August

Livvy Dunne in the stands during the women’s team final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena

Livvy Dunne claims she was denied former New York Yankees legend's apartment

Yankees designated hitter Everson Pereira (93) dives back to first base as Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Cavan Biggio (8) waits for the ball in the second inning in a spring training game at TD Ballpark on Feb. 26, 2023.

Yankees' Top-100 prospect scratched from minor league game, hinting at potential move

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Andy Roddick waves to the crowd after his match against Juan Martin Del Potro on day 10 of the 2012 US Open at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Del Potro won 6-7, 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 on Sept. 5, 2012.

A billionaire entered a pro tennis match; Andy Roddick was not amused

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt with his wife Tavia Shackles, and daughter Gracie Hunt.

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt sends massive donation to Texas flood relief efforts

Former baseball star Alex Rodriguez with NFL legend Tom Brady in attendance during the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500

NFL legend Tom Brady spotted in viral yacht photo alongside 'Modern Family' actress

Charlotte Hornets guard LiAngelo Ball (18) poses during Charlotte Hornets Media Day at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC.

LiAngelo Ball files for divorce from Rashida Nicole days after pregnancy announcement

Fox television announcer Terry Bradshaw presents New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady with the Vince Lombardi trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium.

Terry Bradshaw takes shot at Tom Brady's contract with FOX

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and quarterback Kirk Cousins run on the field before a game against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Kirk Cousins reveals feelings on Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. on Netflix's 'Quarterback'

The tarp is on the field before the teams game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field.

Alex Cooper booed by Cubs fans during rendition of 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'

Boston Celtics former player Paul Pierce walks onto the court before game two of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden.

Celtics legend Paul Pierce calls himself 'purest' scorer in NBA history

Fans feel the seats of VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena before Anthony Smith fights Jimmy Crute during UFC 261.

Gustavo Oliveira sends opponent to shadow realm with brutal spinning elbow

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium.

Alvin Kamara brings heat with first pitch before Chicago Cubs game

The Cinnamon Pop-Tart mascot goes into a toaster to be toasted after the Iowa State Cyclones defeatied the Miami Hurricanes at Camping World Stadium.

EA Sports' 'College Football 26' gives first glimpse of Pop-Tarts mascot in game

Television personality Kay Adams in attendance of the Golden State Warriors game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.

Kay Adams joins list of terrible first pitches after her toss at Wrigley Field