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USC head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 30, 2024.

Big Ten coach received $3.4 million loan, but records show he hasn't paid it back

Fox Sports scores massive hit with Red Sox-Yankees telecast

ESPN announces final College GameDay stop for college football legend Lee Corso

DeMarcus Cousins nearly fights fans in Puerto Rico, has drinks thrown at him

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during minicamp at their South Side facility.

Aaron Rodgers reveals his new ring is, in fact, a wedding ring

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut ate 57 hot dogs in five minutes at Fort Bliss’ “Pop Goes the Fort” Fourth of July celebration, beating his four competitors together at 49 hot dogs.

Joey Chestnut could return to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest to regain glizzy crown

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs speaks to the media after minicamp held in the WIN Field House at Gillette Stadium.

Stefon Diggs opens up on conversations with Patriots on viral boat video

Olympics star Simone Biles and her NFL husband Jonathan Owens on the red carpet of the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala

Olympics star Simone Biles issues apology after heated feud with Riley Gaines

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is shown after he led Gang Green to a 32-20 victory against the Miami Dolphins

NFL insider claims Aaron Rodgers was 'Option C' for Pittsburgh Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson holds up his finger after a defensive stop against the Denver Broncos.

Bengals star Trey Hendrickson gets unexpected endorsement for new deal

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is introduced before the game between the Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field.

Former Cleveland Browns star set to visit Houston Texans

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in between quarters against the Chicago Bears during their game.

Skip Bayless goes off on Steelers signing 'washed-up' Aaron Rodgers

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Michael Beasley claims he blew LeBron James out in 1v1 matchup

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and center Nikola Jokic and guard Christian Braun in the 2025 NBA Playoffs

NBA star Nikola Jokic appears happy in Serbia despite missing out on NBA Finals

Team LeBron forward LeBron James celebrates after making the game-winning shot with forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Giannis Antetokounmpo defends LeBron James against ‘no bag’ allegations

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton during NBA Finals Media Day.

Stephen A. Smith slams Tyrese Haliburton after Pacers’ Game 2 loss

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dribbles the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard during the second half during game two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.

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Worcester Red Sox players Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony watch fireworks following a Triple-A game on May 2, 2025 at Polar Park.

Red Sox finally promote their top prospect after intense media scrutiny

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning at PNC Park on June 8, 2025.

One insane stat shows Paul Skenes' first year in MLB might be the best ever

MLB vice president of baseball operations Joe Torre (right) talks with broadcaster Michael Kay before game one of the 2012 ALCS against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 13, 2012.

Yankees broadcaster goes on rant against 'nitwit' Mets fans

Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf signs autographs prior to ceremonies to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship before a game against the Kansas City Royals at U.S Cellular Field in 2015.

White Sox make huge ownership announcement

Sports Media

ESPN analyst and former Detroit Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky throws the ball against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL game

ESPN brings back former NFL quarterback after months of speculation

Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton yells \"I'm back!\" after scoring a touchdown for the Carolina Panthers

Former NFL star Cam Newton reveals new sports show during BET Awards

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese warms up before a WNBA game against the Indiana Fever at United Center.

WNBA star Angel Reese wins third straight Sportswoman of the Year award

ESPN announcer Dick Vitale and crew calls the game between the Clemson Tigers and the Duke Blue Devils during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum on Feb. 8, 2025.

ESPN signs legendary broadcaster, 86, to contract extension

Runner CJ Hunnewell runs the last meters of the 2024 New York City Marathon in New York City

Runner attempted to complete absurd marathon challenge while drinking 26 beers

Indy car driver Danica Patrick is all smiles while being interviewed about her fourth place finish in the Indianapolis 500

Danica Patrick calls out Olympian Simone Biles in transgender feud with OutKick's Riley Gaines

North Carolina Tar Heels chancellor Lee Roberts, new head coach Bill Belichick and athletic director Bubba Cunningham

Pablo Torre confronts Bill Simmons after being called out for Bill Belichick reports

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN First Take set at the CFP Fan Central at the George World Congress Center.

Stephen A. Smith explains how NBA All-Star Game might get scrapped

ESPN sportscaster Jay Harris on the field prior to the Celebration Bowl between the Grambling State Tigers and the North Carolina Central Eagles at the Georgia Dome on December 17, 2016.

Longtime sportscaster, ESPN 'SportsCenter' anchor, reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game

Dan Patrick offers Ravens star Derrick Henry chance to work with legendary actor

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma (51) walks off the field after the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 35-28 on Oct. 21, 2012.

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

Michelle Beadle on the Sirius XM Mad Dog Sports radio set at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on Feb. 8, 2024.

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