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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark exits the court after warm up before the start of the game against the Connecticut Sun.

Caitlin Clark withdraws from WNBA 3-Point Contest, All-Star Game due to injury

Dave Portnoy announces Barstool Sports partnership with Fox Sports

Ex-ESPN personality rips Shane Gillis' controversial ESPYS monologue

Complete list of award winners from the 2025 ESPYS

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An ESPN microphone before the game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Apr 16, 2023.

Popular Chicago sports-talk radio host dies

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops talks to the media during the SEC Media Days at Omni Atlanta Hotel.

Kentucky football rocks electronic backpacks with jersey numbers at SEC Media Days

National League designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with his teammates after hitting in the swing-off after the 2025 MLB All Star Game ended in a tie at Truist Park on Tuesday.

MLB All-Star Game ratings are in — and John Smoltz has an idea to improve them

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throw during practice at Paycor Stadium.

Joe Burrow's latest Sports Illustrated cover screams 'coolest guy around'

NFL

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons walks onto the practice field at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas.

Micah Parsons says Cowboys ownership is 'dragging out' contract negotiations

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman prior to action against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field.

Eagles Super Bowl winner, Bryan Braman, dead at 38 after cancer battle

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris during offseason workouts at The Bolt.

Najee Harris' eye injury has Chargers fans starting to worry

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson scores on a touchdown pass against Los Angeles Chargers safety Alohi Gilman

NFL fans sound off on absurd ESPN top-10 wide receiver rankings

NBA

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looks on after the game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid gets brutally honest about his injuries

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama watches the game between the Dallas Wings and the Seattle Storm.

Victor Wembanyama’s newest injury update will excite NBA fans

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden talks with center Joel Embiid during an official review.

Joel Embiid reveals why James Harden no longer talks to him

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA regular season game

Bradley Beal teams up with James Harden, Kawhi Leonard to form Clippers star trio

Weekend Roundup: LeBron's uncertain future, Bears believe, wrestling marathon, and more

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James moves in for the dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

MLB

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces the pick for the Athletics pick during the MLB Draft at The Coca-Cola Roxy

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recognizes low-spending teams hurting baseball

National League pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the first inning against the American League during the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes may actually be cursed when it comes to getting a win

National League designated hitter Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after defeating the American League in the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park.

MLB All-Star Game swing-off has fans ready to see more after electric debut

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and girlfriend Livvy Dunne on the red carpet before the 2025 MLB All Star Game.

Livvy Dunne, Freddie Freeman's wife Chelsea become MLB All Star besties

Sports Media

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy looks at the scoreboard during a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky

Fox Sports pushing for college football content with Barstool's Dave Portnoy

CSU football's Drew Moss poses with family during the Ram Walk before the game against Colorado in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Canvas Stadium.

Brock Lesnar's daughter, Maya, goes public with relationship with 49ers lineman

Shaquille O'Neal watches the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Shaq warns RG3 about Angel Reese comments: 'I'll punch you in your face'

Former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson and Jay Wright at the Dick Vitale Gala for V Foundation for Cancer Research

Fox Sports plans massive shakeup after Keyshawn Johnson, Joy Taylor show cancelled

Former Georgia defensive tackle, Bill Goldberg, and WWE wrestling hall of famer, looks on during the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.

WWE fans disappointed after Goldberg's retirement speech cut short on NBC

MLB Network's new mini-series 'The Prospect' leads MLB Draft day coverage

A detail view of a Callaway golf ball on a tee on the 18th hole during the second round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament.

Callaway releases epic 'Happy Gilmore' hockey stick putters, tube sock club covers

The Draft Kings app on an iPhone.

Senate attempts to save gamblers from new gambling tax

Broadcaster Ryan Clark prior to a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Ryan Clark rips Robert Griffin III for latest terrible take on Angel Reese

Andy Roddick waves to the crowd after his match against Juan Martin Del Potro on day 10 of the 2012 US Open at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Del Potro won 6-7, 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 on Sept. 5, 2012.

A billionaire entered a pro tennis match; Andy Roddick was not amused

Matthew Golden with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being drafted by the Green Bay Packers during the 2025 NFL Draft

Pablo Torre suggests NFL Players Union should remove commissioner Roger Goodell

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton shoots a jump shot the ball during the first half against Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis at Moda Center.

Jason McIntyre says Deandre Ayton is in 'same class' as other elite NBA big men