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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel at Lincoln Financial Field

Which NFL teams have the easiest and toughest schedules in 2025?

Legendary NBA coach Gregg Popovich unveils new 'El Jefe' role with the Spurs

Draymond Green trolls Houston Rockets after Warriors’ Game 7 win

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Instagram post makes Bucks fans think he’s gone in offseason

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Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders talks to ESPN after the University of Colorado NFL Showcase

High school prom parties hard with NFL star Shedeur Sanders' viral song

Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Zak Herbstreit and his dad Kirk Herbstreit during an interview at the College Football Playoff

College Gameday analyst Kirk Herbstreit introduces new dog to the world

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and forward Julius Randle against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena.

Julius Randle says he didn’t get Kobe Bryant’s advice when he was 19, but cherishes it now

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Anthony Edwards wanted to face Warriors in 2023 NBA Playoffs, now he gets his wish

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Wide receiver Matthew Golden holds a Green Bay Packers jersey after being selected during the 1st round of the 2025 NFL Draft

President Donald Trump set to reveal the 2027 NFL Draft location

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ first-round pick, wide receiver and defensive back Travis Hunter with team GM James Gladstone

Jaguars star Travis Hunter was busy playing video games on NFL Draft night

Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop attempts a field goal during his kicking workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Rookie Baltimore Ravens kicker shows off monster leg with viral 75-yard kick

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

Dan Campbell's wife shares hilarious moment of Lions head coach helping daughter move

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Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield shoots the ball in Game 7 against the Houston Rockets.

Warriors rescued by unlikely record-setting hero in Game 7 win over Rockets

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates with center Jarrett Allen against the Miami Heat in the second quarter during game four for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Cavaliers share chilling 'Dateline' hype video for Game 1 against Indiana Pacers

New York Knicks former player Carmelo Anthony and his son Kiyan pose for a photo with New York Jets players Aaron Rodgers

New York Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony joins NBC Sports' NBA coverage

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic celebrates with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks.

LeBron James says 'ain't my job' to worry about Luka Doncic's future with Lakers

Weekend Roundup: Derby winner, NBA Playoffs heat up, don't sleep on puck, and more

Jockey Junior Alvarado with Sovereignty head to the Winner's Circle after the pair won the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

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Pittsburgh Pirates medical personnel cart a fan who fell from the stands to the field to an ambulance.

Pirates fan making 'significant progress' in hospital after 20-foot fall

Apr 14, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A fan catches a foul ball during the seventh inning between the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees at Progressive Field.

Watch: Yankees fan catches foul ball despite adorable human blindfold

Triston Casas (36) is attended to by coaching and medical staff during the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park.

Red Sox make surprising call-up after Tristan Casas' season-ending injury diagnosis

May 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (36) is taken off the field on a stretcher during the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park.

Red Sox star leaves field on stretcher after freak injury

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Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship introduces Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump during the final day of the Republican National Convention.

Dana White's new bull 'Playmate' is striking fear among those in PBR

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre.

'Saturday Night Live' diabolically roasts Bill Belichick & Jordon Hudson relationship

The Dallas Stars ice girls pick up hats off the ice after Mikko Rantanen scores a hat trick against the Colorado Avalanche.

Dallas Stars fan goes viral for behind the bench cameo in Game 7

Sovereignty, with jockey Junior Alvarado up, leads Journalism, with jockey Umberto Rispoli up, to the finish line to win the 151st running of The Kentucky Derby.

Fans watching Kentucky Derby notice jockey intros had 'Sunday Night Football' feel

Sovereignty leads Journalism to the finish line to win the Kentucky Derby,

Kentucky Derby payouts 2025: Complete finishing order

2025 Kentucky Derby contender Sovereignty, trained by Bill Mott, works April 26, 2025 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The horse is 2-2-0 in five starts.

Kentucky Derby results 2025: Complete finishing order

Chicago Bears football player Jonathan Owens and Olympian Simone Biles on the Kentucky Derby red carpet. May 03, 2025

Simone Biles delivers 'Riders Up' call at the 2025 Kentucky Derby

Sportscaster Mike Tirico waves to fans before a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Portland Trail Blazers at Wells Fargo Center.

Mike Tirico exits Kentucky Derby coverage after allergic reaction

Jockey Jorge Chavez aboard, joined 1973 winner Secretariat as the only Derby champions to hit the wire in under two minutes.

Every 2025 Kentucky Derby horse shares bloodline with Secretariat

Canelo Alvarez during a super middleweight championship bout at T-Mobile Arena.

Canelo vs. William Scull live stream, start time, fight card & TV info

Avery and Brooke Tritz take a selfie together during the Kentucky Derby 2025 at Churchill Downs in Louisville

Iconic Kentucky Derby cocktail is being sold for an outrageous price

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks with his girlfriend LSU gymnast Olivia Livvy Dunne at the 2024 MLB All-Star game

Livvy Dunne roasted for her awkward Kentucky Derby appearance