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Sep 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after getting a sack against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Should the Raiders trade Maxx Crosby next?

Browns' latest move makes franchise irrelevant before ever becoming relevant

Davante Adams makes surprise cameo with Aaron Rodgers on Pat McAfee's show

Jul 27, 2024; New York, NY, USA; AC Milan midfielder Christian Pulisic (11) gives an interview after the game against Manchester City at Yankee Stadium.

Private equity takeover of the sports world comes for popular media brand

Oct 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Tommy Edman (25) hits a single against the New York Mets in the eighth inning during game two of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium.

MLB Playoffs: Ratings breakthrough continues with Mets-Dodgers NLCS Game 1

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How to watch Uruguay vs Ecuador, live stream, time and channel

Catch the CONMEBOL Qualifiers match between Uruguay and Ecuador on Tuesday.

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How to watch Paraguay vs Venezuela, live stream, time and channel

Catch the CONMEBOL Qualifiers match between Paraguay and Venezuela on Tuesday.

New Jets wide receiver Davante Adams arrives before playing against New York Jets in 2023.

Roundup: Davante Adams, Amari Cooper and an all-time Jerry Jones moment

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Sep 22, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) makes a touchdown reception under coverage by New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (3) during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Amari Cooper traded to Bills to fill No. 1 wide receiver role

Buffalo finally added a true No. 1 wide receiver for Josh Allen by acquiring the five-time Pro Bowler from Cleveland.

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How to watch Colombia vs Chile, live stream, time and channel

Catch the CONMEBOL Qualifiers match between Colombia vs Chile on Tuesday.

Dec 12, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) and forward Jimmy Butler (22) talk in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Miami Heat don't have 'a very good roster,' says TNT analyst

The TNT analyst did not sugarcoat his thoughts about one of his former teams during a conference call on Tuesday,

Sports Media

Feb 23, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; NBA on TNT broadcasters Grant Hill (left), Stan Van Gundy (center) and Brian Anderson during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena.

MLB News: TNT Sports extends contract with popular broadcaster

The magical roller coaster Monday of a New York sports fan

Sep 6, 2024; Sao Paulo, BRA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Neo Quimica Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Nick Sirianni criticized for 'clown behavior' by ESPN's Damien Woody

Jul 20, 2024; Cooperstown, New York, USA; Hall of Fame member John Smoltz arrives at the National Baseball Hall of Fame during the Parade of Legends in Cooperstown, NY.

Fox delivers shocking NLDS ratings, more likely to come

NFL

Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) works out before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Russell Wilson, Justin Fields competing for Steelers' starting job

Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cowboys owner Jerry Jones pre game against the Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Jerry Jones rants at radio hosts for questioning his Cowboys offseason decisions

Reddick hasn't played a single snap for New York

Potential trade partners for Jets' Haason Reddick

Adams will be reunited with Aaron Rodgers

What adding Davante Adams means for the Jets

NBA

Oct 6, 2024; Palm Desert, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) high fives with teams after subbing out against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant helps NBA parody account make Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Fox will wait until next offseason to sign a potential extension

De'Aaron Fox betting on himself, will wait to sign extension

Sep 30, 2024; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) poses for a photo on media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid says he's done playing back-to-backs

DiVincenzo made his return to New York Sunday night

Donte DiVincenzo seems to have some ill will towards the Knicks

MLB

Oct 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first base Freddie Freeman (5) makes a catch in foul territory against the New York Mets in the third inning during game two of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium.

MLB Playoffs: A snake in the Dodgers' dugout became the unexpected star of NLCS Game 2

Oct 14, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) speaks to the media before game one of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians during the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium.

MLB's ratings surge bodes well for expanded playoff format

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets: How to watch Game 2 of NLCS, live stream

Anthony Rizzo hasn't played since September 28

Yankees get huge boost ahead of ALCS

Roundup

Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty runs for a 63-yard touchdown against Utah State.

The Big Lead's Roundup: Ashton Jeanty, Marshawn Lynch and Skip Bayless speaks up

Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd after losing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games.

The Big Lead's Roundup: Rafael Nadal, Francisco Lindor and LeBron making history

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram blocks a shot by the Chicago Blackhawks.

Roundup: Utah Hockey Club, Nico Collins and Rodgers on Saleh

Fired New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh at MetLife Stadium.

Roundup: Robert Saleh, Luis Tiant and is Bronny James being set up to fail in the NBA?