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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle during NBA Finals Media Day at Paycom Center.

Pacers HC Rick Carlisle thought Knicks firing of Tom Thibodeau was 'fake AI thing'

Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker, Fox NFL analyst arrested: report

Michelle Beadle goes on off-air rant against Stephen A. Smith

Angels pitcher suspects Red Sox stole signs, leading to pregame incident: report

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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford congratulates wide receiver Calvin Johnson during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons.

'Madden Curse' has technically already been broken by Detroit Lions legend

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning his match against Cameron Norrie of Great Britain on day nine at Roland Garros Stadium.

WATCH: Novak Djokovic pulls off insane rally during Roland-Garros match

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley leaps with the ball over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.

Saquon Barkley reveals hardest hit he's ever received during NFL career

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton dribbles the ball while Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Tyrese Haliburton has high praise for SGA ahead of NBA Finals matchup

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Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Shedeur Sanders chat during an NFL offseason training camp

NFL insider believes Shedeur Sanders could become Cleveland Browns starting quarterback

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley holds the Vince Lombardi trophy during the Eagles Super Bowl championship parade

Saquon Barkley raises questions about NFL future, points to Barry Sanders

New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux celebrates after a sack during the second half against the New Orleans Saints

Giants star Kayvon Thibodeaux roasts comedian Kevin Hart, Eagles fans

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert celebrates a touchdown on EA Sports' Madden NFL video game.

EA Sports drops official Madden NFL 26 trailer with first look at gameplay

NBA

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Kevin Durant attends the game between the Golden State Valkyries and the LA Sparks.

Kevin Durant’s potential next NBA team revealed from sources within superstar’s camp

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket beside Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton.

NBA Finals winner predicted by viral 'Air Corgi' ahead of Thunder-Pacers series

Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jordan Ott against the Phoenix Suns.

Suns poach new head coach from Eastern Conference's best regular season team

American actor Kevin Hart poses with Shaq’s OGs guard Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors at 2025 NBA All Star Game

NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces massive NBA All-Star Game change

Weekend Roundup: NBA Finals set, Dodgers make statement, end of an era, and more

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton reacts after game six of the eastern conference finals against the New York Knicks for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field during an MLB game

Pittsburgh Pirates continue to disappoint ace Paul Skenes despite his brilliance

Former Miami Marlins owner Wayne Huizenga with then-team president David Samson in 2011.

Ex-MLB executive, 'Survivor' loser, calls Jac Caglianone's promotion 'irresponsible'

Jun 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after a hit during the third inning against the New York Mets during the third inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Todd Frazier talks Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani, and baseball’s golden era

Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez (24) steals second base against Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Enrique Hernández (8) during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers-Yankees ratings show why MLB continues to play the hits

Sports Media

Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set.

Stephen A. Smith to launch two new shows with SiriusXM

ESPN analysts Doc Rivers, Doris Burke and Mike Breen during a game with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks

Doris Burke reportedly 'not guaranteed' to remain on lead ESPN NBA coverage

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts in game five of the eastern conference finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers.

'NBA Today' co-host wants Knicks to have accountability for current situation

Former Villanova Wildcat player Jalen Brunson stands with former coach Jay Wright as his jersey is retired during the game against the DePaul Blue Demons at William B. Finneran Pavilion.

College basketball analyst slams door shut on Jay Wright becoming next Knicks head coach

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton celebrating after playing against the New York Knicks for the 2025 NBA Playoffs

New York sports radio host has embarrassing take on Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton

General view inside of Ball Arena before the game between the LA Clippers against the Denver Nuggets during game seven of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

ESPN announces plans for 'Inside the NBA' as show moves to home of Mickey Mouse

The Dallas Stars after losing to the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs

ESPN NBA reporter bashes Texas 'hipster' fans for watching NHL games

Former NFL head coach and UNC Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors

Bill Simmons bashes Pablo Torre's reporting on Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson relationship

Sports personality Kate Abdo arrives before the game between Inter Miami CF and the Houston Dynamo.

Kate Abdo, MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov go viral after handshake misunderstanding

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

LeBron James to opt In: what it means for the Lakers’ future and Austin Reaves' contract outlook

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley leaps over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Ronald Darby.

Eagles will aim to buck 'Madden Curse' after Madden 26 cover reveal

Television personality and Sports Science host John Brenkus arrives for the 2018 ESPYS at Microsoft Theatre

'Sports Science' co-creator, host John Brenkus dies at age 54