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North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors

UNC 'supporter' voices displeasure to school about Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson

Bengals star Trey Hendrickson gets unexpected endorsement for new deal

Courtney Vandersloot injury: Chicago Sky star out for remainder of season

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

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Coco Gauff of the United States kisses the French Open trophy after winning the women's singles final against Aryna Sabalenka

American star Coco Gauff shows off unique prize after winning 2025 French Open

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

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns a shot during his match against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy during the 2025 French Open

Carlos Alcaraz stuns Jannik Sinner after legendary comeback to win French Open

Robbie Lawler meets with Nick Diaz following his TKO victory during UFC 266 at T-Mobile Arena

UFC star Nick Diaz allegedly 'drugged' while taken to Mexican rehab facility

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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

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Championship game

NFL star Terry McLaurin frustrated with Commanders after seeking long-term deal

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

Former Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers finally commits to Pittsburgh Steelers

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX

Former Philadelphia Eagles star calls himself 'test dummy' in Vic Fangio's defensive scheme

NBA

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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

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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, forward Aaron Nesmith and forward Obi Toppin react after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.

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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

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field during an MLB game

Pittsburgh Pirates continue to disappoint ace Paul Skenes despite his brilliance

Sports Media

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

Former Miami Marlins owner Wayne Huizenga with then-team president David Samson in 2011.

Ex-MLB executive, 'Survivor' loser, calls Jac Caglianone's promotion 'irresponsible'

Jun 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after a hit during the third inning against the New York Mets during the third inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Todd Frazier talks Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani, and baseball’s golden era