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NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid pose with the trophy after winning the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Connor McDavid not superstitious after touching Clarence S. Campbell Bowl after win

Jermaine O'Neal reveals that his last name isn't actually his real last name

Friday Roundup: Thunder advance, Knicks stay alive, Stanley Cup rematch, and more

Scott Hanson officially announces return to 'NFL Redzone'

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette during pregame warmups against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium.

Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette hilariously mic'd up during Stanley Cup playoffs

Pat McAfee watches workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Pat McAfee has 'little ditty' in response to John Mellencamp's recent disapproval

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts a free throw in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets.

WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu trolls 'free throw merchant' Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson looks on against the Indiana Pacers during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

J. R. Smith’s wild ‘ring fever’ moment with Jalen Brunson goes viral

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders throws during day two of NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility.

Browns fifth-round pick, Shedeur Sanders, leads all NFL rookies in jersey sales

NFL preseason national TV schedule announced: 2025 dates, times, & channels

New York Giants' Korie Black, Abdul Carter, running back Cam Skattebo and Thomas Fidone II chat during NFL rookie minicamp

Giants rookie Cam Skattebo reveals 'little bit of hood' ahead of 2025 NFL season

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs walks off the field after an injury against the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL game

Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs absent from practice after viral boat video

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NBA TV analyst Charles Barkley talks on set before the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks.

Charles Barkley jokes he’s going to hell in hilarious Madison Square Garden rant

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart celebrate against the Indiana Pacers during the 2025 NBA Playoffs

New York Knicks stars join elite NBA Playoffs company after Game 5 win

Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Colin Cowherd lauds ‘true alpha’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, calls out Jayson Tatum

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart controls the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam in the 2025 NBA Playoffs

Pacers star Pascal Siakam gets heated with reporter after NBA Playoffs loss

Weekend Roundup: Honoring the fallen, Knicks keep pace, first-time winner, and more

Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou experiences a moment of joy after winning the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday afternoon.

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American League outfielder Mike Trout (45) of the Los Angeles Angels wears number 45 in honor of late teammate Tyler Skaggs prior to the 2019 MLB All Star Game at Progressive Field.

Future MLB Hall of Famer to return after month-long injured list stint

National League pitcher Alexis DIaz of the Cincinnati Reds (43) practices before the 2023 game at T-Mobile Park

Dodgers make trade, will try to revive former All-Star's career

Former New York Mets first baseman Keith Hernandez waves to MLB fans after having his jersey number retired at Citi Field

New York Mets fan cleverly asks for MLB job during SNY broadcast

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy and pitcher Spencer Strider during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies fans berate Braves pitcher Spencer Strider after hurting Bryce Harper

Sports Media

An olympic size competition pool at Salem-Keizer schools uses the pool for district swim meets and practices.

Enhanced Games awards $1 million prize after athlete 'breaks' swimming record

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Luka’s revenge body & the Lakers' big man search

ESPN sports analyst Pat McAfee enjoys watching the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA Playoffs

ESPN personality Pat McAfee trolls Knicks, celebrity fans before Pacers secure win

NBC Network television commentators Hines Ward (left) and Cris Collinsworth (middle) and Bob Costas (right) before the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field in 2024.

Legendary sportscaster shares deeply personal reason for avoiding sports gambling

Fans walk by fandom of Pope Leo XIV with graphics before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers at Rate Field.

Pope Leo XIV's limited edition Topps trading card has been found

Professional wrestling commentator Jim Ross looks on before the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the LSU Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners.

Jim Ross receives positive news after colon cancer surgery

Ohio State freshman Jeremiah Smith reacts after scoring a touchdown.

EA Sports College Football 26 cover unveiled featuring 2 star receivers

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart and Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith battle for control of the ball during the fourth quarter of game three.

Nick Wright has 'take of the year' in regards to players calling for review in NBA

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

Pablo Torre stands by recent reporting on Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson relationship

American recording artist Post Malone fist bumps fans before a game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys

Post Malone brings out Philadelphia sports legend at his concert

Racing fans pack the viewing mounds during the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Indy 500 live stream: How to watch The Brickyard live online

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts to officiating during a loss to the New York Liberty.

Caitlin Clark roasted by New York media for 'flop' at buzzer in Fever loss to Liberty