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ESPN Bracketology has John Calipari's Razorbacks traveling to a familiar arena

MLB team sells hats with vulgar Spanish word, doesn't get it before the internet does

The Seahawks massively overpaid for one-year wonder Sam Darnold

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Jan 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Jiri Prochazka (red gloves) fights Jamahal Hill (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Former champion Jiri Prochazka fires back at Magomed Ankalaev's ‘fraud’ jibe after UFC 313

Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (1) celebrates his championship victory following the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

More Max Verstappen domination ‘will be a disaster’ for F1 fans, says former racer

Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Jacques Villeneuve (27) talks to the press during Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

F1 world champion forced to break out of toilet ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Dec 15, 2024; Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) runs onto the field before the game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texans' Laremy Tunsil trade with Commanders the most baffling move of offseason

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Dec 29, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll congratulates wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) and quarterback Drew Lock (2) after a touchdown during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Amani Toomer says free agents are avoiding the "sinking ship" Giants

Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) gestures before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

D.J. Reed a perfect fit for Lions on 3-year, $48 million contract

Nov 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) throws the ball during warm ups before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Justin Fields given the unenviable task of trying to revive the New York Jets

Steelers broadcaster, former lineman, dies at 66

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Mar 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Kevin Love berates Skip Bayless for 'instigating f**kery' after Kevin Durant comments

Mar 8, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Jayson Tatum clears stance on his 'The Anomaly' nickname

Feb 27, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reacts during the game against the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

What made Jason Kidd lose his mind about the Mavericks: "I’ve never seen this..."

Mar 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks on during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Devin Booker's sympathetic response after facing Luka Doncic-less Mavericks

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Mar 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) before a game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Dodgers' Dave Roberts deserves 4-year, $35 million contract extension after 2024 masterclass

New York Yankees ace could be sidelined with Tommy John surgery

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Embattled Fox Sports personality returning to 'Speak': report

Feb 16, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) reacts after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

NASCAR: Full Speed Season 2 on Netflix details emerge

Lady Gaga set to be the voice of March Madness

The reunion nobody asked for: Stephen A. Smith & Skip Bayless to reunite

Charles Barkley doesn't hold back while roasting ESPN's coverage of the NBA

Jose Valdivielso played parts of five seasons with the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins franchise before joining the Yankees' and Mets' broadcast teams.

Longtime Yankees, Mets broadcaster passes away

Top salaries of sports broadcasters revealed

Mar 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against the New York Knicks during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

NBA fans try to decipher what LeBron James told Stephen A. Smith in postgame confrontation

Mar 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Comedian and writer Larry David and sports media personality Stephen A. Smith attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena.

Stephen A. Smith reveals reason behind LeBron James' angry courtside outburst after Lakers game

Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Stephen A. Smith , American sports television personality, waves to the crowd while walking the field before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.

Stephen A. Smith gets $100 million contract from ESPN: report

Jan 29, 2018; St. Paul, MN, USA; NFL Network broadcaster Scott Hanson speaks with the Lombardi trophy by his side during Super Bowl LII Opening Night at Xcel Energy Center.

With ESPN ending 'Around the Horn,' one job appeals to departing host Tony Reali

Shawnee Heights students show their High School Gameday spirit by recreating an ESPN broadcast booth during their game against Seaman inside Shawnee Heights High School Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Yahoo! Sports reporter joins ESPN's investigative and enterprise team