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Oct 16, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino (40) reacts after an out against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning during game three of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

A's make MLB's most surprising move with $67 million deal for Luis Severino

May 13, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; A general view of Scotiabank Arena during the first half of the first ever WNBA game in Canada between Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

WNBA's new Toronto franchise unveils team name and logo

May 12, 2023; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy stands on the field during Commanders rookie minicamp at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Eric Bieniemy out as UCLA offensive coordinator after just one season

Adrian Wojnarowski reveals cancer diagnosis before ESPN departure

Creighton has beat the No. 1 team in the country twice in two seasons

Two of College Basketball's top teams were upset Wednesday night

The Latest

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark smiles after becoming the first WNBA rookie to record a triple-double on July 6, 2024.

World's highest-paid female athletes in 2024

The world’s 15 top-earning athletes will make an estimated $221 million. Eleven athletes made at least $10 million, including Coco Gauff, Caitlin Clark, Nelly Korda and Simone Biles.

Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) throws a pass in the fourth quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Texas not punishing fans for throwing bottles at referees vs. Georgia sets dangerous precedent

Texas has set a troubling precedent by not punishing fans who threw bottles in the Longhorns' loss to Georgia

New York is making a push for both Max Fried and Corbin Burnes

Yankees have positive meetings with two free agent pitchers

Fried and Burnes are two of the best free agent pitchers on the market right now

Loyd has been a member of the Storm since 2015, but may no longer be

Longtime Seattle Storm player requests trade

Jewell Loyd wants out of Seattle

Nov 13, 2024; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) participates in The Annika golf tournament Pro Am at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

CBB analyst reveals young Caitlin Clark's 'maturity and poise'

A college basketball analyst heaps huge praise on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark for her humble behavior, even during her NCAA career with the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Jun 23, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives for the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the fourth quarter during game one of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Trae Young's alleged NSFW call out to Giannis Antetokounmpo (Video)

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young seemingly directed an NSFW insult at Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo in a now-viral clip.

Sports Media

Dec 4, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks up at the scoreboard late in a game against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

5x NBA champion is "embarrassed" after Lakers' blowout defeat vs. the Heat

Detailed view of an NFL on Fox Sports broadcast camera.

NFL Coverage Map, Week 14: What game is on in your area on Sunday?

FOX Sports reporter Erin Andrews on the sideline.

NFL announcer schedule & pairings for Week 14 of 2024 season

Nov 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, UNITED STATES; Mike Tyson (black gloves) fights Jake Paul (silver gloves) at AT&T Stadium.

Should Netflix's buffering issues during Tyson-Paul worry the NFL?

NFL

Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Mike Tomlin amazingly predicts the future in 'Hard Knocks' premiere

Nov 10, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on from the sidelines against the Washington Commanders during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Mike Tomlin hates 'Hard Knocks' but he'll surely be the show's biggest star

Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio on the field before the game against the New York Giants at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texans GM Nick Caserio blasts NFL's 'embarrassing' suspension of Azeez Al-Shaair

Brady seems to struggle to connect to audiences' football watching experience

Tom Brady continuing to get bad reviews of his NFL broadcasts

NBA

Nov 29, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Ja Morant surprisingly names Chicago Bulls legend's role in becoming a man

Nov 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr yells to his team on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Steve Kerr calls out Warriors player in rare press conference rant

Dec 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots as Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Ja Morant 'dead serious' about his new no-highlight dunk policy

Nov 12, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) talks with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) after being called for a foul in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

"Draymond Green will clothesline you": Kings star sounds off NBA's two biggest complainers

MLB

Oct 27, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) and third baseman Max Muncy (13) work out on the field a day before game three of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankees Stadium.

One Dodgers veteran thinks more teams should spend like the Dodgers

Soto will apparently sign a contract worth more than $600 million

Bidding for Juan Soto hits important milestone

Oct 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A post-season banner is seen outside of Kauffman Stadium prior to game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs.

The latest Diamond Sports Group contract is a sign of better times for MLB free agents

Sep 19, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (45) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman contract won't fix what ails Boston's bullpen

Roundup

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel dances to celebrate a touchdown.

Controversial CFB ranks, Stephen A. Smith rumors and the Best Albums of 2024 in today's Roundup

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston attempts a pass against the Denver Broncos.

Jameis being Jameis, LeBron losing everywhere and MLB's golden at-bat proposal in today's Roundup

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gets interviewed after a game against the Utah Jazz.

LeBron's new low, NFL MVP makes his case and a possible Aaron Rodgers benching in today's Roundup

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus talks to quarterback Caleb Williams (on the sidelines.

Embarrassing Bears, a surprise QB return and leftover turkey jerky in today's Roundup