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Feb 20, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Why people shouldn't 'give a f**k' about Joel Embiid getting shut down, explains Gilbert Arenas

Feb 4, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Kendrick Perkins ends Lakers vs Clippers debate with a 5-word remark

Feb 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives during the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

LeBron James clarifies his 'face of the league' comments: "I don't really care..."

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Cameron Brink literally punches down when joking about Kevin Hart's height

Oct 20, 2024; London, United Kingdom; The Jacksonville Jaguars cheer team after the game against the New England Patriots during an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-Imagn Images

Nick Wright actually has a good idea to fix the NFL's scheduling issues

Feb 20, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General overall view of newspaper rack outside of Times Mirror Square and the Los Angeles Times building. Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong (not pictured) has purchased the Los Angeles Times and the San Diego Union-Tribune for $500 million plus $90m in pension liabilities from Tronc Inc.

Los Angeles' paper of record loses veteran Los Angeles Angels writer

Popular NBA troll account, once banned, makes triumphant return in less than 24 hours

A group plays Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch in the Alienware Longhorn Esports Arena in the Texas Union, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. The arena includes 43 gaming stations, various consoles and virtual reality.

Exclusive: Esports executive Ralf Reichert discusses IOC partnership

Police are investigating the death of journalist Adan Manzano.

Reporter who died covering Super Bowl had Xanax in his system at time of death: reports

Feb 16, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Left to right: Monica McNutt, Richard Jefferson, Ryan Ruocco, and Cassidy Hubbarth on the red carpet before the All Star Celebrity Game at Lucas Oil Stadium.

ESPN has settled on its lead NBA analyst for Finals: report

ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson is poised to jump to the lead analyst chair on ABC and ESPN, including the networks' coverage of the NBA Finals, according to a n

Legendary MSG Network, national sports commentator dies at 68

The longtime sportscaster was also a national presence for many years on ABC, NBC, and USA Network.

Stephen A. Smith roasts Philadelphia 76ers in latest rant

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith did not hold his feelings back when discussing the struggling Philadelphia 76ers.

JJ Watt may soon be dusting off the pads if he loses bet

JJ Watt may have made a bet that he can't follow through on with Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.

Kay Adams goes all in with cowgirl fashion during recent trip to Texas

Kay Adams left no stone unturned with her wardrobe selection during a visit to Texas.

Jun 18, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; View of a Father's Day baseball on the set of the Baseball Tonight show by ESPN prior to the game between the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park.

Ex-ESPN scribe reflects on network's breakup with MLB: 'It's a business'

ESPN laid off better baseball writers than most outlets have hired in the decade-plus before its relationship with MLB came to a cold and abrupt halt Thursday.

Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA forward Chris Kreider (20) holds back Team Canada defenseman Cale Makar (8) during the third period during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden.

4 Nations Face-Off final draws largest Nielsen audience ever for NHL-sanctioned game

Feb 12, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; Hall of Fame NBA player Charles Barkley , Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) and Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) poses during a ceremonial puck drop prior to the game at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Charles Barkley chimes in on Four Nations Face-Off: Canada was politically motivated to win

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.

ESPN, MLB announce stunning breakup ahead of March opt-out deadline

Apr 8, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Former players Norm Nixon, Kurt Rambis, athletic trainer Gary Vitti, Byron Scott, Bill Walton, Michael Cooper, Jamal Wilkes, AC Green, and James Worthy along with siinger Paula Abdul, Laker girl Aurora Elaine and Herbie Hancock were on hand to celebrate Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 75th birthday during halftime during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena.

Basketball legend, beloved broadcaster to auction massive personal collection

Second high-ranking ESPN editor placed on administrative leave: report

May 2, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; A view of the arena during the national anthem prior to the game of the Boston Bruins against the Columbus Blue Jackets during game four of the second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nationwide Arena.

Donald Trump called the U.S. team ahead of Four Nations Face-Off final

Feb 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Doug Gottlieb responds to LeBron James' vicious call out: "Maybe don’t force..."

Green Bay head coach Doug Gottlieb responds to LeBron James' call out over previous Bronny James comments.

Oct 12, 2006; Flushing, NY, USA; New York Mets pitcher (13) Billy Wagner celebrates with catcher (16) Paul Lo Duca after recording the last out of game one of the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Shea Stadium in Flushing, NY. The Mets defeated the Cardinals 2-0.

Former baseball star, horse racing analyst involved in 'bad accident'

The 'Saratoga Live' analyst has not been seen on-air since his last dispatch from from Oaklawn Park in December.

May 27, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; ESPN broadcasters Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Breen before game six of the 2022 eastern conference finals at TD Garden.

ESPN staff feeling 'a palpable level of insecurity' in Bristol, James Andrew Miller and Bill Simmons say

The author of 'Those Guys Have All the Fun' and former ESPN personality sized up the state of the network following another round of layoffs.

Feb 14, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) reacts during the Super Bowl LIX championship parade and rally. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Netflix wants to poach more NFL games from CBS, FOX in the near future

The streaming service is going full throttle by diving into the world of live sports.

Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Shaq’s OGs guard Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Kenny Smith calls out 'spoiled' Warriors fans for wanting Steph Curry to get a better whistle

NBA analyst Kenny Smith goes off on Golden State Warriors fans for wanting Stephen Curry to shoot more free throws.

Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Lebron James and Michael Jordan on court during halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Skip Bayless extends wishes to Michael Jordan on 62nd birthday, somehow still takes a shot at LeBron James

NBA analyst Skip Bayless takes a subtle shot at LeBron James while wishing Michael Jordan a 62nd birthday.