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Performer Red Panda performs during the halftime in game five against the Indiana Pacers of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.

Pat McAfee shares update on Red Panda after scary fall at WNBA Commissioner's Cup

LSU plans to sell jersey advertisements with NCAA approval

Clayton Kershaw's family overcome with emotions after Dodgers star makes history

Brian Windhorst compares Bucks' waiving of Damian Lillard to Deshaun Watson deal with Browns

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Television personality Kay Adams in attendance of the Golden State Warriors game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.

Kay Adams joins list of terrible first pitches after her toss at Wrigley Field

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James moves to the basket against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns during the second half at Crypto.com Arena.

ESPN New York radio host dares LeBron James to join Knicks

Tennessee Volunteers mascot Smokey at a game against the UTEP Miners at Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee football releases 'Smokey Grey' uniforms for 2025 season

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown on the sideline during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Golden 1 Center.

New York Knicks hire great regular season coach, again

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Randy Moss talks with Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) before the Green Bay Packers game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

Randy Moss expected to return full-time to ESPN's 'Sunday NFL Countdown'

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb breaks guitar painted in New York Jets colors and logos before the game between the Browns and the Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Browns move forward on $600 million stadium after approved public funding

Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders celebrates after breaking away for a big gain during practice.

Browns fans give massive eye roll after discovering Shedeur Sanders' 'mentor'

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey meets with Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp following an NFL game

Dolphins, Steelers stun NFL with blockbuster trade involving Jalen Ramsey

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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.

Pacers linked to major name that could replace Myles Turner

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka walks on the court before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers target two NBA centers in free agency

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic reacts to a foul called against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

The Denver Nuggets are dominating NBA free agency

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner poses for a photo after the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks.

NBA insider reveals Indiana Pacers didn’t want to pay Myles Turner despite Finals run

Weekend Roundup: LeBron opts in, double champ, gambling allegations, and more

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle meets with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James following game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena.

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Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela left fielder Jarren Duran and right fielder Wilyer Abreu react after defeating the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park.

Red Sox unveil epic throwback scoreboard celebrating 1975 World Series vs. Reds

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Angels manager Ron Washington during the game at Angel Stadium on March 25.

Tributes pour in as MLB's oldest manager goes on medical leave for rest of 2025 season

Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) loses his helmet while stealing second base against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on May 30, 2023.

MLB News: Disgraced $182 million star convicted in Dominican court

Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford (50) gets a visit at the mound in the second inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on June 21, 2024.

Red Sox pitcher to undergo season-ending surgery following off-field accident

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23XI owner Michael Jordan celebrates after his driver NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick won the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Michael Jordan's former home listed on Airbnb for staggering price

UFC president Dana White separates fighter Jon Jones from Daniel Cormier during a press conference prior to weigh-ins for UFC 196 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

UFC legend Daniel Cormier hilariously pulls ultra rare card of hated rival Jon Jones

People walk by cars, including television show Dukes of Hazard famed car named General Lee during the Belton Standpipe Festival.

'General Lee' hops water fountain in epic viral moment from Kentucky town

Sabrina Carpenter, winner of Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance for ‘Espresso,’ at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

Skip Bayless goes on bizarre Sabrina Carpenter rant denouncing 'pop star'

Ronda Rousey during weigh ins for UFC 207 at T Mobile Arena.

Ronda Rousey blown away by insane Power Slap knockout

Tom Brady walks the red carpet on Sunday, May 25, 2025, ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Tom Brady elevates legend status 'chatting up' Sydney Sweeney at Jeff Bezos wedding

Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins (21) during the second quarter in game four of the 2018 NBA Finals.

Kendrick Perkins slams Bill Simmons after ESPN criticism

Logan Paul during the Men’s Royal Rumble match during the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Logan Paul heated after $5 million Pokemon card damaged at Fanatics Fest

Tom Brady looks on before the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Tom Brady, Orlando Bloom arrive for Jeff Bezos' $50 million wedding

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen poses wtih the Most Valuable Player award during Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre.

2025 ESPYs nominations led by Josh Allen, Shohei Ohtani, Simone Biles

General view of ESPN broadcast camera during a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

ESPN's NBA Draft coverage dragged as network limps into NBA offseason

Malika Andrews on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Malika Andrews accidentally announces Colin Cowherd's name after NBA Draft pick