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Team LeBron forward LeBron James celebrates after making the game-winning shot with forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Giannis Antetokounmpo defends LeBron James against ‘no bag’ allegations

WNBA star Angel Reese wins third straight Sportswoman of the Year award

Kentucky football assistant pulls ultimate Darth Vader move, joins Louisville

ESPN signs legendary broadcaster, 86, to contract extension

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark passes around Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese.

Candace Parker dismisses Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark rivalry

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton during NBA Finals Media Day.

Stephen A. Smith slams Tyrese Haliburton after Pacers’ Game 2 loss

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd looks on during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors.

Jason Kidd and New York Knicks have ‘mutual interest’

Worcester Red Sox players Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony watch fireworks following a Triple-A game on May 2, 2025 at Polar Park.

Red Sox finally promote their top prospect after intense media scrutiny

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is shown after he led Gang Green to a 32-20 victory against the Miami Dolphins

NFL insider claims Aaron Rodgers was 'Option C' for Pittsburgh Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson holds up his finger after a defensive stop against the Denver Broncos.

Bengals star Trey Hendrickson gets unexpected endorsement for new deal

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is introduced before the game between the Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field.

Former Cleveland Browns star set to visit Houston Texans

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in between quarters against the Chicago Bears during their game.

Skip Bayless goes off on Steelers signing 'washed-up' Aaron Rodgers

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (red shirt) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (right) greet each after the game at Target Center on Jan. 14, 2023.

12-year NBA vet makes cryptic announcement, then backtracks from retirement

NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers

Fans roast commissioner Adam Silver after being only celebrity shown at NBA Finals

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton talks after the Pacers defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals

Tyrese Haliburton shows love to ESPN host after admitting he was 'late to the party'

Indiana Pacers stars Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton after win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals

Indiana Pacers defy insane odds with another historic NBA Playoffs comeback win

Weekend Roundup: Thunder even odds, master of clay, MMA legacy born, and more

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dribbles the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard during the second half during game two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning at PNC Park on June 8, 2025.

One insane stat shows Paul Skenes' first year in MLB might be the best ever

MLB vice president of baseball operations Joe Torre (right) talks with broadcaster Michael Kay before game one of the 2012 ALCS against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 13, 2012.

Yankees broadcaster goes on rant against 'nitwit' Mets fans

Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf signs autographs prior to ceremonies to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship before a game against the Kansas City Royals at U.S Cellular Field in 2015.

White Sox make huge ownership announcement

Angels manager Ron Washington watches from the dugout against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Fenway Park on Wednesday, June 4.

Angels pitcher suspects Red Sox stole signs, leading to pregame incident: report

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Runner CJ Hunnewell runs the last meters of the 2024 New York City Marathon in New York City

Runner attempted to complete absurd marathon challenge while drinking 26 beers

Indy car driver Danica Patrick is all smiles while being interviewed about her fourth place finish in the Indianapolis 500

Danica Patrick calls out Olympian Simone Biles in transgender feud with OutKick's Riley Gaines

North Carolina Tar Heels chancellor Lee Roberts, new head coach Bill Belichick and athletic director Bubba Cunningham

Pablo Torre confronts Bill Simmons after being called out for Bill Belichick reports

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN First Take set at the CFP Fan Central at the George World Congress Center.

Stephen A. Smith explains how NBA All-Star Game might get scrapped

ESPN sportscaster Jay Harris on the field prior to the Celebration Bowl between the Grambling State Tigers and the North Carolina Central Eagles at the Georgia Dome on December 17, 2016.

Longtime sportscaster, ESPN 'SportsCenter' anchor, reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game

Dan Patrick offers Ravens star Derrick Henry chance to work with legendary actor

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma (51) walks off the field after the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 35-28 on Oct. 21, 2012.

Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker, Fox NFL analyst arrested: report

Michelle Beadle on the Sirius XM Mad Dog Sports radio set at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on Feb. 8, 2024.

Michelle Beadle goes on off-air rant against Stephen A. Smith

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford congratulates wide receiver Calvin Johnson during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons.

'Madden Curse' has technically already been broken by Detroit Lions legend

Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set.

Stephen A. Smith to launch two new shows with SiriusXM

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert celebrates a touchdown on EA Sports' Madden NFL video game.

EA Sports drops official Madden NFL 26 trailer with first look at gameplay

ESPN analysts Doc Rivers, Doris Burke and Mike Breen during a game with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks

Doris Burke reportedly 'not guaranteed' to remain on lead ESPN NBA coverage