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Indiana Pacers star Pascal Siakam receiving the Larry Bird MVP Trophy against the New York Knicks for the 2025 NBA Playoffs

Pascal Siakam beat teammate Tyrese Haliburton by one vote for Eastern Conference MVP

Kansas City Chiefs star Carson Steele shows off dangerous pet to NFL fans

Toronto Blue Jays star suffers brutal base running gaffe

New York Knicks 'expressed frustration' with star's defense during NBA Playoffs

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looks on after the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Wells Fargo Center.

Joel Embiid’s old Indiana diss goes viral as Pacers make NBA Finals

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

LeBron James breaks down the real issue with modern youth sports

TNT broadcaster Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley talk.

Bill Simmons predicts ESPN will mess up Inside the NBA

French officials confirm two casualties after UEFA Champions League final

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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre.

NFL MVP Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld married in California ceremony

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Stefon Diggs could get cut after viral boat video, per Patriots radio host

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive coordinator Chip Kelly before playing against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Chip Kelly's comments on Ashton Jeanty's stance go viral for all the wrong reasons

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette during pregame warmups against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium.

Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette hilariously mic'd up during Stanley Cup playoffs

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New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau talks to Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and OG Anunoby during the 2025 NBA Playoffs

New York Knicks reportedly keeping Tom Thibodeau after Eastern Conference Finals loss

Ernie Johnson interviews Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle after Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks.

Ernie Johnson signs off 'Inside the NBA' for final time in emotional video

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton reacts after Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks.

Tyrese Haliburton goes viral for Eastern Conference Finals MVP mishap

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket beside Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton.

NBA fans can’t believe it as Thunder-Pacers Finals matchup is confirmed

Friday Roundup: Thunder advance, Knicks stay alive, Stanley Cup rematch, and more

The Edmonton Oilers pose with the trophy after winning the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center.

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Mr. Met talks at Citi Field during a New York Mets baseball game and broadcasters Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez are on TV

Mets broadcasters go viral after hilarious men's health advertisement

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge talks to New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson before a game against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium.

Knicks, Yankees give New York sports fans a day to forget

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (11) speaks at a press conference before game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

Trash, or just talk? Dodgers veteran defends 'trying to kill' the Yankees attitude

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips (59) comes off the field during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Globe Life Field.

Dodgers pitcher to undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season

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French-American actor Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner look on during the first quarter between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers.

Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner courtside for Knicks-Pacers Game 6

NFL free agent Antonio Brown smiles in the third quarter in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium.

Former NFL star Antonio Brown drops the worst rap song of 2025 with Kodak Black

New York Yankees president Randy Levine looks on with AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale in the foreground before the match between AC Milan and Manchester City at Yankee Stadium.

RedBird’s Gerry Cardinale says 4 MLB cities will anchor 'centralized media company'

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

Pat McAfee has 'little ditty' in response to John Mellencamp's recent disapproval

Scott Hanson during red carpet arrivals for the NFL Honors show at the Fox Theatre.

Scott Hanson officially announces return to 'NFL Redzone'

An olympic size competition pool at Salem-Keizer schools uses the pool for district swim meets and practices.

Enhanced Games awards $1 million prize after athlete 'breaks' swimming record

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Luka’s revenge body & the Lakers' big man search

ESPN sports analyst Pat McAfee enjoys watching the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA Playoffs

ESPN personality Pat McAfee trolls Knicks, celebrity fans before Pacers secure win

NBC Network television commentators Hines Ward (left) and Cris Collinsworth (middle) and Bob Costas (right) before the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field in 2024.

Legendary sportscaster shares deeply personal reason for avoiding sports gambling

Fans walk by fandom of Pope Leo XIV with graphics before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers at Rate Field.

Pope Leo XIV's limited edition Topps trading card has been found

Professional wrestling commentator Jim Ross looks on before the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the LSU Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners.

Jim Ross receives positive news after colon cancer surgery

Ohio State freshman Jeremiah Smith reacts after scoring a touchdown.

EA Sports College Football 26 cover unveiled featuring 2 star receivers