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The tarp is seen on the field before a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Texas Rangers at George M. Steinbrenner Field on June 3.

Multiple groups bidding to purchase homeless MLB franchise: Reports

Magic Johnson breaks silence on Buss family selling Lakers for $10 billion

Lakers' next owners include a name familiar to Dodgers fans: reports

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith unleashes honest thoughts on LeBron James

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon get into a fight in a WNBA game

Fever star Sophie Cunningham jerseys sell out after viral WNBA brawl

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander celebrates an NFL interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL star CB Jaire Alexander joins former college teammate Lamar Jackson on Ravens

Missouri place kicker and UFL star Harrison Mevis during the 2024 NFL Combine before being signed by the New York Jets

NFL team surprises with signing of UFL sensation 'The Thiccer Kicker'

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia hoists the MVP trophy against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia trashes Big Ten during epic college football rant

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III pulls in a reception past Denver Broncos cornerback Ronald Darby

Former Raiders receiver delivers powerful speech about horrific car accident

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard celebrates with NFL fans after scoring the game winning touchdown in overtime

Panthers star running back has Super Bowl aspirations despite five-win 2024 season

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill tosses a football as Malik Washington looks on during mandatory NFL minicamp

Tyreek Hill calls out Olympian Noah Lyles after winning 100-meter track race

Clouds pass over NFL venue Lucas Oil Stadium the day after Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay died at 65-years-old.

Indianapolis Colts share special plans to honor late NFL owner Jim Irsay

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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich shares a laugh with guard Dejounte Murray.

Dejounte Murray reveals Gregg Popovich’s heartwarming gesture after his mother was shot

Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg and Tyrese Proctor against the Houston Cougars in the 2025 NCAA Tournament

Former NBA star compares top 2025 NBA Draft prospect to LeBron James

Bronny James poses for a family photo with Savannah James, Bryce Maximus James, Zhuri Nova James, and LeBron James.

LeBron James’ children don’t want him to retire from the NBA

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James smiles after his team scored against the Sacramento Kings.

LeBron James opens up on Team USA future

Weekend Roundup: Panthers inch closer, magical putt, Clark's heroic return, and more

J.J. Spaun hoists his trophy in the air while celebrating his US Open Championship win at Oakmont Country Club.

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Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers (11) runs the bases after hitting a one run home run against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on June 15.

What position will Rafael Devers play with Giants? Traded ex-Red Sox star expresses rare openness

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe at bat during the fifth inning of an MLB game against the Kansas City Royals

New York sports radio host blasts 'massive bust' Anthony Volpe after Yankees' issues

Manny Ramirez threw a ceremonial first pitch as part of the Red Sox Hall of Fame induction before a game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park on June 20, 2022.

Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz break silence on shocking Rafael Devers trade

Craig Breslow arrives during a spring training workout at Sloan Park on March 12, 2022.

Red Sox GM fired high-ranking team employee for obscene insult during Zoom meeting: report

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Stephen A. Smith attends game six of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs between the Denver Nuggets and the LA Clippers

Stephen A. Smith drops NBA city that players don't consider 'safest environment''

Competitive eater and Nathan's Hot Dog Eating champion Joey Chestnut before an MLS game with the Philadelphia Union

Joey Chestnut reveals massive return to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Ken Griffey Jr., left, and his father Ken Griffey Sr. play catch before a Major League Baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs.

Celebrating Father's Day with greatest father-son moment in sports history

National League pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks the red carpet with his girlfriend LSU gymnast Olivia Livvy Dunne.

Livvy Dunne reps Paul Skenes with LSU-Pirates customized jersey at CWS

Broadcaster Adam Schefter of ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown is seen on the sideline prior to the NFL International Series.

Adam Schefter was reportedly 'banned' from 'The Pat McAfee Show'

Taylor Swift and Donna Kelce arrive prior to a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Travis Kelce's mom Donna rumored to be on 'The Traitors' season 4 cast

Recording artist Jay-Z arrives before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Rap icon Jay-Z loses seven-figure bet on Game 3 of NBA Finals

Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins reacts to a foul in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.

Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins suspended for season after groin-scratching altercation with fan

Feb 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Lonzo Ball (2) hits a three point shot against Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) during overtime at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Would Reunite Lonzo Ball with Lakers and Land Jakob Poeltl in L.A.

Randy Johnson and Luis Gonzalez are inducted in to the Arizona Diamondbacks Hall of Fame on July 27, 2024 at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Hall of Famer goes on rant against former Mariners CEO during Mariners broadcast

Chess pieces sit ready for play Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at SPARK on the Circle along Monument Circle in Indianapolis.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen names odd reason for appearing on top sports podcast

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

Angel Reese, ESPN's Holly Rowe share wholesome 'eyelash' moment during Sky-Liberty