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USC Trojans forward Kiki Iriafen is introduced during a Sweet 16 game against the Kansas State Wildcats.

USC women's basketball team hilariously gets 'JuJu Watkins' on bench for Sweet 16

Longtime Dodgers organist Nancy Bea Hefley passes away

Hailey Van Lith's dad goes viral for hilarious celebration with boyfriend Jalen Suggs

Mark Cuban rips ex-Mavericks employee, opens up about financial losses owning team

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TCU Horned Frogs guard Hailey Van Lith celebrates after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Sweet 16.

Hailey Van Lith's mom has viral celebration with dad after TCU clinches Elite 8 berth

USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins during pregame warmups before an NCAA Tournament second round game.

USC women's basketball team shows love to JuJu Watkins before Sweet 16

UConn Huskies center Jana El Alfy reacts with guard Paige Bueckers after a basket against the USF Bulls.

UConn's Paige Bueckers wakes up every morning to cook for teammate observing Ramadan

LSU Lady Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey looks on against the NC State Wolfpack in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Kim Mulkey has perfect answer to how LSU will defend UCLA's 6-foot-7 Lauren Betts

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Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt with his wife Tavia Hunt and daughter Gracie Hunt on the red carpet at the NFL Honors awards.

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt's wife Tavia pens sweet bday notes to daughters

American tennis star Jessica Pegula smiles after hitting a shot.

Buffalo Bills heiress Jessica Pegula roasts Dolphins after Miami Open win

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Xavier Worthy designed a custom Chiefs garage displaying himself all over

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors.

Bill Belichick, girlfriend Jordon Hudson troll Falcons Super Bowl collapse on 3/28

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Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Stephen A Smith pays tribute to college basketball legend who is very much alive

Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) before a game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center.

ESPN reporter breaks silence after LeBron James shaded him in Pat McAfee interview

Mar 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins looks on during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grizzlies' firing of Taylor Jenkins makes absolutely no sense

Feb 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Mark Cuban watches the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets at the American Airlines Center.

Adam Silver breaks silence on latest Mark Cuban drama

Friday Roundup: LBJ vs. SAS, sweet madness, MLB blunder, no fun league, and more

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James plays against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at United Center.

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New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe follows through on a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers.

New York Yankees' custom bats raise eyebrows after 20-9 win over Brewers

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales hits a two-run home run against the Miami Marlins.

Pittsburgh Pirates star suffers freak injury after hitting HR on MLB Opening Day

A Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 World Series Champion ring is projected during a drone show at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers' 2024 World Series rings hidden details include tribute to legend

Nov 1, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) lifts the World Series Championship Trophy during the team celebration at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw offers encouraging update on return

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

Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt pens heartfelt birthday note to sister Ava

ESPN's Erin Dolan gets increased full-time role with network

Peter Schrager during Fox Sports media day at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

'Good Morning Football' host set to leave NFL Network for ESPN

Former Houston Texans JJ Watt speaks to the fans during his Ring Of Honor Ceremony at halftime during the game between the Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium.

J.J. Watt's CBS arrival means Charles Davis' future is unknown

June 20, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) and third baseman Luis Cruz (47) sign a giant glove in the dugout prior to the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

Former Dodgers, Yankees infielder discusses replacing Fernando Valenzuela in radio booth

Aug 12, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; (editors note: in camera double exposure) Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) throws a pitch to Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Jose Caballero (7) in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field.

MLB.tv inaccessible on Opening Day because of technical issue

Oct 14, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Fox Sports commentators Joe Buck and Harold Reynolds during the game between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the 2014 NLCS playoff baseball game at AT&T Park.

Joe Buck's 'proud dad' story about his father, Jack, will warm your heart

Duke Blue Devils mascot in the first half of the 2025 ACC Conference Championship game against the Louisville Cardinals at Spectrum Center.

The poor little Duke Blue Devils are furious with logo used in 'The White Lotus'

Feb 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) brings the ball up court against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Bronny James Is Starting to Believe—And So Are We

Pat McAfee watches workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Pat McAfee continues to get the interviews that others only dream of

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James after the play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Stephen A Smith roasted by New Orleans Pelicans amid LeBron beef

Mar 23, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) controls the ball against Colorado State Rams forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (8) in the first half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Does March Madness lacks Magic without the Cinderella stories ?