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Dec 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

As Lakers' LeBron James' slump continues, how worried should Los Angeles be about aging superstar?

Nov 10, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on from the sidelines against the Washington Commanders during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Mike Tomlin hates 'Hard Knocks' but he'll surely be the show's biggest star

Oct 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A post-season banner is seen outside of Kauffman Stadium prior to game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs.

The latest Diamond Sports Group contract is a sign of better times for MLB free agents

Dec 1, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gets interviewed after the game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center.

LeBron James' media company lost $28 million in 2023: report

Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio on the field before the game against the New York Giants at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texans GM Nick Caserio blasts NFL's 'embarrassing' suspension of Azeez Al-Shaair

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Sep 14, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; UAB Blazers head coach Trent Dilfer during the first quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Trent Dilfer remaining UAB's head coach proves Blazers aren't interested in winning football games

With Trent Dilfer remaining UAB's head coach next season, it's clear the Blazers aren't interested in winning football games.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston attempts a pass against the Denver Broncos.

Jameis being Jameis, LeBron losing everywhere and MLB's golden at-bat proposal in today's Roundup

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Sep 19, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (45) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman contract won't fix what ails Boston's bullpen

Aroldis Chapman signed with the Red Sox, but he won't fix the problems in Boston's bullpen

Oct 5, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal gestures after defeating the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Miami's Mario Cristobal pleads Hurricanes' playoff case: 'Award football teams for winning football games'

Mario Cristobal took to the radio to explain why the Hurricanes deserve to make the College Football Playoff

The microphone on the Studebaker Stage at South Bend Public House on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, before the restaurant's opening day on Thursday in South Bend.

Cumulus Radio lawsuit drove Dallas sports-talk host to alcoholism: report

Jake Kemp revealed his struggles with alcoholism were exacerbated by an Aug. 2023 lawsuit from his former radio employer.

A's Vegas stadium price tag increases by $250 million

A's owner John Fisher will have to dig even deeper into his pockets to build his dream ballpark near the Vegas Strip.

Sports Media

Brady seems to struggle to connect to audiences' football watching experience

Tom Brady continuing to get bad reviews of his NFL broadcasts

Nov 29, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kendrick Perkins makes old 'car' analogy for LeBron James' bad stretch

Dec 12, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

NBA fans are all agreeing with analyst about one thing for Celtics vs. Cavaliers game, 'Felt like torture'

Nov 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Carl Lawson (55) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Giants-Cowboys draws NFL's biggest audience as most-watched regular-season game

NFL

Winston threw for four touchdowns and three interceptions

Jameis Winston had the most Jameis Winston-like game Monday night

Nov 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) in the second half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Kirk Cousins' struggles prove Falcons should already regret QB's massive contract

Cooper DeJean 'didn't expect' to put Derrick Henry 'on the ground.'

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell shakes hands with running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) after Sam LaPorta's touchdown against Tennessee Titans during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

Dan Campbell perfectly handles Jahmyr Gibbs playbook controversy

NBA

May 12, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) walks past head coach Steve Kerr after fouling out in the second half of game six of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Steve Kerr says Warriors veteran is 'doubtful' for Nuggets game

Dec 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

LeBron James sounds off on Lakers' 'nasty' offense

Pritchard seems to be on his way to winning Sixth Man of the Year

Payton Pritchard is making an early case for an NBA award

Nov 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) nearing the end of the second half of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Steph Curry thinks slumping Warriors need to make changes

MLB

The 'Golden At-Bat' rule would shake up late-game scenarios

Rob Manfred says there's buzz from MLB owners around adding an obscure rule

Sep 3, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stand in the dugout before the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Shohei Ohtani is recouping the baseball cards his former interpreter bought with his money

Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Tommy Edman (25) celebrates with outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) after scoring the go-ahead run during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees in game five of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

The Dodgers are going nuts with deferred-money contracts; fans shouldn't be

Billy Williams acknowledges the crowd during the introduction of returning inductees at the National Baseball Hall of Fame's 2024 induction ceremony Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, New York.

'Mad Dog' reminds us why Baseball Hall of Fame voting is flawed

Roundup

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gets interviewed after a game against the Utah Jazz.

LeBron's new low, NFL MVP makes his case and a possible Aaron Rodgers benching in today's Roundup

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus talks to quarterback Caleb Williams (on the sidelines.

Embarrassing Bears, a surprise QB return and leftover turkey jerky in today's Roundup

Juan Soto in Game 3 of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Juan Soto sweepstakes, college football chatter and the NBA's dirtiest player in today's Roundup

Jalen Hurts celebrates with Saquon Barkley after the Eagles defeat the Los Angeles Rams.

Around the NFL, NBA drama and the upset of the year in today's Roundup