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Barstool Sports founder and pizza influencer Dave Portnoy went on a four-shop tour of RI pizza places Thursday and stopped at Francesco's on Hope St. after owner Frank Schiavone got Portnoy's attention with some confident signage.

Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports launch Mary Kate Cornett apology tour with rare remorse

Friday Roundup: Masters Tournament, Luka's impressive return, Gator madness, and more

Luka Doncic's mom goes viral after Lakers star's Dallas homecoming

Ohio village's effort to rename park for Hall of Famer meets 'racially based' pushback

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Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava throws during the second half of the College Football Playoff first round game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium.

Tennessee quarterback skips spring practice during NIL negotiations

Apr 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant explains viral 'grenade' celebration

Oct 27, 2024; Homestead, Florida, USA; 23XI team owner Michael Jordan watches during the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Michael Jordan’s ‘coolest private jet ever’ goes viral

Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) walks on to the court before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Austin Reaves addresses ‘very real’ stigma against white players in the NBA

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Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas wideout Isaiah Bond (WO05) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Top NFL Draft prospect Isaiah Bond turns himself in on warrant for troubling charge

Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) makes a catch against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half of the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Dallas Cowboys mock draft: Two weeks from NFL Draft

Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) catches a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Las Vegas Raiders mock draft: Two weeks from NFL Draft

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Chicago Bears mock draft: Two weeks from NFL Draft

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Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to missing a shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic seen telling former Mavs teammate that they’ll play together again

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic controls the ball against Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.

Nikola Jokic's chilling message for anyone counting out Nuggets ahead of NBA playoffs

Chicago Bulls forward Lonzo Ball hits a three point shot against Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead during overtime at the United Center.

Lonzo Ball hosts family of man who donated knee cartilage for transplant surgery

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots past Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II and Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis during the second half at American Airlines Center.

Anthony Davis directs one-finger gesture toward LeBron James before emotional game

Weekend Roundup: Duke chokes, Paige's world, Ovechkin makes history, and more

Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg reacts after their loss to the Houston Cougars in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

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Rob Manfred, Commissioner of the MLB, speaks to the media during Cactus League media day at the Arizona Biltmore on Feb. 18, 2025, in Phoenix.

Is Amazon Prime Video a fit for the first MLB.tv license?

Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr. (left) and CC Sabathia (right) pose for a photo before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome.

Newest Masters photographer is a Baseball Hall of Famer

Detail view of the torpedo bat used by New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park.

New York Yankees star believes torpedo bats give mental edge at the plate

Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper and left fielder Ramon Laureano and center fielder Michael Harris II celebrate after a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park.

Atlanta Braves are bringing beef with 'The Home Run Stack' sandwich

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Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) moves the puck ahead of Chicago Blackhawks center Teuvo Teravainen (86) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Sidney Crosby shows up Paul Skenes in skills competition at Pat McAfee's live show

Broadcaster Jim Nantz introduces players Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, during the “Night of Champions” at the Murat Theatre at the Old National Centre. The event featured a panel discussion of players and coaches from the Indianapolis Colts team that won Super Bowl XLI.

Masters voice Jim Nantz turned down surprising CBS television job in 2004

Oct 25, 2012; San Francisco, CA, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird (9) talks with pitcher Octavio Dotel (20) in the 8th inning during game two of the 2012 World Series against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.

Reporter who broke Jet Set tragedy news was nearly in the Dominican club when roof fell

Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) celebrates after winning the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Florida Shocks Houston to Win Epic National Championship

Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Stunning Shakeup: Nuggets Fire Coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe laughs on the sideline during the College Football Playoff semifinal game between the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium.

Tony Hinchcliffe didn't win over WWE fans with commentary appearance

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette signs autographs during pregame warmups against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium.

Xavier Legette reveals 'perfect' raccoon recipe to save your dinner plans

Jul 16, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; National League pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks the red carpet with his girlfriend LSU gymnast Olivia Livvy Dunne before the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Livvy Dunne objects House NCAA NIL settlement for not reflecting her value

Michael Strahan, Pro Football Hall of Famer and co-host of Good Morning America, along with 4x Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski, host the first USA TODAY High School Sports Awards show, which featured more than 1,000 student athletes from across the country.

2025 Sports Emmys nominations revealed

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), walking on stage U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, right, and Ben Ferguson, center, at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Mdat the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event on February 20, 2025 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.

Internet believes Houston basketball team fell victim to infamous 'Ted Cruz Curse'

TCU Horned Frogs guard Hailey Van Lith celebrates after winning the NCAA Playoff Regional semi-final game against Notre Dame.

Hailey Van Lith SI Swimsuit photos, behind-the-scenes video goes viral

LSU Tigers gymnast Olivia Dunne kisses the trophy after the LSU Tigers gymnastics team wins the national championship.

Livvy Dunne shows off signature flavor of popular sports energy drink