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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads his team to the field for the second half of the College Football Playoff semifinal game against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium.

Texas' football program set to spend a staggering price for 2025 roster

Caitlin Clark, Lexie Hull crack NSFW joke during Indiana Fever Media Day

Stephen A. Smith's viral General Hospital cameo gets roasted by First Take co-hosts

Ex-Patriot: UNC should consider firing Bill Belichick over Jordon Hudson concerns

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Denver Broncos president of football operations John Elway before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.

John Elway's longtime agent, Jeff Sperbeck, dies after injuries from golf cart accident

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam defends during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has earned chance to seek greener pastures in offseason

Sep 1, 2018; Orlando, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs (8) celebrates with tight end Hale Hentges (84) and wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) after scoring a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the third quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

Josh Jacobs gets emotional discussing former Alabama teammate Henry Ruggs

Falcons, DC Jeff Ulbrich get NFL punishment for Shedeur Sanders prank call

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Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen, left, talks with the team’s first-round pick, Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver and defensive back Travis Hunter, right, Friday, March 25, 2025 at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. during a press conference. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

Travis Hunter names 'the toughest receiver' he faced in college football

Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Jameis Winston and his wife Brieon Winston on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Giants quarterback Jameis Winston shows off hilarious Italian accent

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner signs an autograph for a fan before a game.

Jets star Sauce Gardner, rapper Ice Spice appear to confirm relationship rumor

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders hugs his son, Shedeur Sanders, before facing Texas Tech in a Big 12 football game.

Skip Bayless thinks NFL teams sent major 'F You' message to Deion Sanders, Shedeur

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Apr 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball while Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Stephen A. Smith: Tyrese Haliburton's 'embarrassing' dad should get NBA punishment

Jul 31, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Tri State guard Nate Robinson (2) dances during music artist NLE Choppa performance during week four of the Big3 3-on-3 basketball league at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Aric Becker-Imagn Images

Former NBA star Nate Robinson meets 'guardian angel' that saved his life

NBA TV analyst Charles Barkley talks on set before Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals.

Charles Barkley rips Tyrese Haliburton's 'idiot' dad for Giannis Antetokounmpo clash

Apr 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) pulls in a rebound in the second half against the Denver Nuggets during game five of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

James Harden stat really sums up his disappearing act in Clippers-Nuggets series

Weekend Roundup: Shedeur finds a home, Lakers on ropes, trouble in paradise, and more

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Alamodome.

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Apr 14, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) talks with his brother Cardinals assistant hitting coach Bengie Molina (18) before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. The Brewers defeated the Cardinals 4-3.

Who tells your story? Lin-Manuel Miranda teases plans for baseball movie

Jul 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a New York Mets hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park.

Mets mourn franchise icon whose fame grew from his name

Colorado Rockies shortstop Alan Trejo fields the ball in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies taking losing to next level with horrific start to 2025 season

Oct 18, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (57) watches Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) on first base during the fourth inning of game three of the 2021 ALCS at Fenway Park.

Watch: MLB pitcher warms up to face Mets with fan in New York's Central Park

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Shannon Sharpe with his Glennville High School football coach William Hall Monday at Savannah State.

Shannon Sharpe gets roasted by comedian Bill Bellamy on 'The Breakfast Club'

UNC football coach Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson enter a game between Notre Dame and Navy.

Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson crucial in killing UNC 'Hard Knocks' show

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders watches as his players go through drills at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility.

Deion Sanders lists massive Texas mansion that would be a sports fan's dream

Anne Hathaway attends the premiere of \"WeCrashed\" during the SXSW Film Festival at the Paramount Theatre.

Anne Hathaway ready for big New York sports day with her latest Instagram post

Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; The Minnesota Timberwolves dancers perform before game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center.

NBA Playoffs ratings on record-setting pace for ESPN/ABC

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Samson Nacua during the warmups before the game against the Tennessee Titans.

UFL's Samson Nacua receives punishment for slapping fan in viral video

Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Deion Sanders (right) with his son Shedeur Sanders on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Shedeur Sanders' draft slide: a cautionary tale and a new opportunity

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

Jordon Hudson influence over Bill Belichick 'concerning' UNC

Embattled executive fired by Fox Sports releases statement

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium.

Top 10 most hated teams in sports

Jun 20, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Country musician Brad Paisley on the NBC Sports set with former NASCAR Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway.

NBC Sports' newest on-air talent breaks silence on never-aired game show he produced

Oct 12, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (20) speaks to the media prior to the ALCS against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora to discuss Astros cheating scandal, suspension in NESN documentary