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Dec 21, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

LeBron James gets furious after seeing his name on luxury list: "LIES!"

Feb 16, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; TNT broadcaster Shaquille O'Neal (left) and Charles Barkley talk during the 2013 NBA All-Star slam dunk contest at the Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal get into a heated debate over Jimmy Butler

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen shakes hands with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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Oct 1, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals former player Albert Pujols speaks at a retirement ceremony for starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (not pictured) before a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium.

MLB Network's Caribbean Series coverage will get huge boost in 2025

May 10, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver (36) watches game action during the sixth inning against St. Louis Cardinals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

Three-time All-Star believes writers shouldn't vote for the Hall of Fame—but why now?

Nick Saban reveals one regret he has about his coaching career

Dec 9, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Members of the US Navy walk by the Navy football team equipment truck at the Army-Navy Game Fan Experience at Gillette Stadium.

Beloved college football broadcaster passes away after battle with brain cancer

Stop us if you've heard this before: Netflix is raising prices

Netflix has changed the way people consume entertainment. The streaming giant is also expecting everyone to pay their next price hike.

Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a television camera operator during the game between the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Global Fight League teams with 'Formula 1: Drive To Survive' producers for content creation partnership

MMA's newest global promotion has drafted in one of the big players in the sports documentary space as they prepare to hit the ground running in their inaugural

Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs the ball against Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. (97) during the second quarter of a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Texans-Chiefs sets record as ESPN's most-watched NFL game ever

The audience for the opener of the NFL's divisional playoffs set a new viewership record for the company across its networks and platforms.

Tom Brady acknowledges fans as he walks into the tunnel before the NFC divisional round between Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

Tom Brady brought up Dan Quinn’s past demons, but it backfired (WATCH)

The seven-time Super Bowl champion couldn't help but make a 28-3 joke during the broadcast.

Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter of a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Troy Aikman rips apart referees for egregious calls to protect Patrick Mahomes

NFL fans across the league finally seemed to agree with Aikman on something.

Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker is given a recognition during the second inning of the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.

Bob Uecker's broadcast booth partner shares details of emotional last meeting

Jeff Levering met with the Hall of Fame broadcaster only hours before he passed away on Thursday.

Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detailed view of the Sugar Bowl trophy before it is presented after the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Caesars Superdome.

ESPN executive: Sugar Bowl National Anthem debacle was 'enormous mistake'

Unrivaled tips off, Erling Haaland locks in and the NFL's Divisional Round begins in today's Roundup

Dec 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; FanDuel Sports Network play-by-play announcer Pete Pranica during the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.

FanDuel Sports Network executive hints at lowering prices for streaming subscribers

Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcaster Bob Uecker looks on as the Brewers take batting practice before a game on June 19, 2018.

Bob Uecker's legacy and all the reasons he was so loved

Sep 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Miami Marlins infield Javier Sanoja (86) and the team regroups after Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (9) singles in the eleventh inning at Target Field.

Former All-Star, fan favorite retires from MLB broadcast booth

Jan 5, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; former NFL quarterback Tom Brady looks on before a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium.

Tom Brady makes decision about Fox broadcasting gig for the long haul: report

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier defends against New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart during the second half of Game 3 of the 2024 WNBA Finals.

Unrivaled TV schedule: Dates, start times & viewing info for opening weekend

The highly-anticipated Unrivaled 3x3 women's basketball league officially launches this weekend and here is how you can tune in to all of the action.

Nov 1, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) to speaks to fans, in english, during the World Series Championship Celebration at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers can trace $70 million in sponsorship revenue to Shohei Ohtani, report claims

Adding 12 Japanese-based partners in the first year of Shohei Ohtani's 10-year contract had immense financial impact even beyond Los Angeles, according to a new report.

Taylor Rooks appears on the red carpet before the NFL Honors awards.

Unrivaled announcers, analysts: Full list of broadcasters for 3x3 league's debut

The groundbreaking Unrivaled 3x3 women's basketball gets under way on Friday, January 17. Here are all of the broadcasters involved in TNT's coverage.

NFL on CBS Sports play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz, analyst Tony Romo, and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson.

NFL announcer schedule & pairings for Divisional Round of 2025 playoffs

Who will be calling your favorite NFL team's game in the Divisional Round of the playoffs?

January 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick watches game action against the Miami Heat during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Skip Bayless labels JJ Redick 'arrogant' after Lakers win vs Heat

NBA analyst Skip Bayless thinks Los Angeles Lakers head coach is getting ahead of himself in his rookie year.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver doubles down on competitiveness in the league

There's been a lot of talk about the ratings dip the NBA is currently seeing. However, league commissioner Adam Silver doesn't think it is a competition problem.