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Dec 8, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) smiles at the bench against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Heat's Jimmy Butler addresses trade rumors: 'I actually like it; it's good to be talked about'

Jacksonville State Head Coach Rich Rodriguez celebrates his team winning the C-USA Championship at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama , Alabama December 6, 2024. Jacksonville State defeated Western Kentucky 52 - 12. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)

With Rich Rodriguez reportedly heading back to West Virginia, why has 2024 become the year of the retread coach?

Oct 29, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) on third base during the first inning in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium.

Why Juan Soto's contract with the Mets might not herald the start of a 'Superteam Era'

Dec 1, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (17) warms up before the game against against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images

Davante Adams takes another shot at the Raiders

Sep 6, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets owner Steve Cohen watches the game against the Cincinnati Reds from his front row seat during the tenth inning at Citi Field.

Winter Meetings winners and losers: how MLB teams fared in Dallas

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NBA Cup Quarterfinals Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

Catch all the NBA Cup action between the Warriors and the Rockets in this Wednesday night quarterfinal matchup.

NBA Cup Quarterfinals Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks: live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

Catch all the NBA Cup action between the Hawks and the Knicks in this Wednesday night quarterfinal matchup.

Dec 5, 2024; Miami, FL, USA; FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks in front of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup trophy during the FIFA Club Word Cup draw at Telemundo Studios. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

FIFA makes controversial choice for 2034 World Cup host nation

Soccer's governing body will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the World Cup on two continents in 2030 and then return to the Middle East for the 2034 men's tournament.

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

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The roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays MLB team, was torn off by Hurricane Milton's powerful winds. Satellite imagery from Maxar shows the destruction on Oct. 10, 2024. Prior to landfall, the stadium was converted into a base camp for emergency responders.

Where will the Tampa Bay Rays play in 2026 and beyond?

The team's months-long saga to secure a permanent home has yet to fully resolve, but there is significant political will to keep them in Florida as long as possible.