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A general view before the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.

Friday Roundup: Final Four, transfer portal madness, Tiger's cruel joke, and more

Bill Belichick's gf Jordon Hudson gets custom UNC basketball jersey for 24th birthday

March Madness 2025: Previewing Final Four matchups

Paris Olympian retires from competition, will continue OnlyFans posts

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant reacts after a basket during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum.

Ja Morant receives hefty fine from NBA over finger gun gestures

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant reacts after scoring the game-winning shot against the Miami Heat.

Adult film star Abella Danger goes viral after watching Ja Morant's game-winner

WNBA star Elena Delle Donne waves to the crowd before ringing the bell before game between Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat.

WNBA legend Elena Delle Donne pens emotional note to announce retirement

Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre.

Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson gifted luxury bag on 24th birthday

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Philadelphia Eagles fans celebrate a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium.

Philadelphia man calls out mayor for being fan of Dallas Cowboys

Los Angeles Rams Defensive End Kobie Turner enters the stadium during players pregame introduction vs the Seattle Seahawks.

Rams' Kobie Turner goes viral for singing voice in new song 'Praying'

Jul 22, 2023; Florham Park, NJ, USA; An NFL Films crew for the HBO television series Hard Knocks films as New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) participates in drills during the New York Jets Training Camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Which 20 NFL teams could feature on Hard Knocks next season?

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Saquon Barkley gives president Donald Trump's grandson special gift

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Apr 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures after scoring against the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City Thunder match incredible '96 Chicago Bulls record

Apr 1, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after a basket during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Fans react as Ja Morant repeats gun celebration despite NBA investigation

Apr 10, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Atlanta man who scammed Dwight Howard for $7M gets lengthy prison sentence

Apr 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after scoring a basket against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

NBA legend has a shocking take on LeBron James' 1-on-1 skills

Weekend Roundup: Final Four set, Yankees 'torpedo' bats, honoring JuJu, NBA chaos, and more

Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome cuts down the net after winning the South Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Arena.

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Atlanta Braves players, from left, outfielders Jurickson Profar, and infielders Ozzie Albie and Orlando Arcia, arrive for a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 27th at CoolToday Park in North Port.

Former Braves pitcher, analyst: Jurickson Profar suspension added to 0-7 team's ‘bulls---‘

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar warms up at a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 27th at CoolToday Park in North Port.

Jurickson Profar Suspended 80 Games for PED use in Stunning Fall from Grace

Apr 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (2) hits a RBI single during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Braves' season might already be over in April

New York Yankees players stand for a moment of silence to honor the memory of Miller Gardner, son of Yankees former player Brett Gardner.

Cause of death for Brett Gardner's son Miller revealed

Sports Media

Before the World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling show Mick Foley answered fan questions while in the ring.

Mick Foley shares update after terrifying car accident

Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots the ball during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Lakers Grind Out Gritty Win Over Rockets at Home

Apr 1, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) reacts with guard Stephen Curry (30) during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Steph Curry Drops 52 in Statement Win Over Grizzlies

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

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt's wife Tavia shares rare scenes from NFL meetings

Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Pat McAfee watches during workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Pat McAfee Under Fire for Amplifying Harmful Rumor During NFL Combine Broadcast

Stephen A. Smith , American sports television personality, walks on the field before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.

Stephen A. Smith is sick of Dwyane Wade downplaying his NBA career

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes walks the red carpet with LSU gymnast and girlfriend Livvy Dunne before the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field.

Livvy Dunne goes preppy schoolgirl, Paul Skenes rocks middle-aged gym teacher fit in GQ

Philadelphia Eagles former player and ESPN commentator Jason Kelce reacts before in a 2025 AFC divisional round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Jason & Kylie Kelce welcome daughter number four into world

Film actor Val Kilmer makes an appearance on the grid before the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas.

Val Kilmer's tragic passing has fans sharing favorite roles from legendary actor's career

Sep 8, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Jannik Sinner (ITA) and Taylor Fritz (USA) pose for a photo alongside tennis legend Andre Agassi after the men’s singles final of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

TNT's $650 million French Open investment gains a famous studio commentator: report

Jun 7, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; ESPN personality Michael Wilbon before game two of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Oracle Arena.

MLB bans torpedo bats—or so 'Pardon the Interruption' would have you believe

Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Peter Schrager during Fox Sports media day at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

ESPN announces hire of longtime NFL Network 'Good Morning Football' host