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Nov 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) in the second half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Kirk Cousins' struggles prove Falcons should already regret QB's massive contract

Nov 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) nearing the end of the second half of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Steph Curry thinks slumping Warriors need to make changes

Sep 3, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stand in the dugout before the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Shohei Ohtani is recouping the baseball cards his former interpreter bought with his money

Cooper DeJean 'didn't expect' to put Derrick Henry 'on the ground.'

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell shakes hands with running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) after Sam LaPorta's touchdown against Tennessee Titans during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

Dan Campbell perfectly handles Jahmyr Gibbs playbook controversy

The Latest

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

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Jul 12, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn arrives on the red carpet before the 2023 ESPYS at the Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Matchroom, Turki Alalshikh announce Beterbiev-Bivol II PPV for Riyadh Season

Daniel Dubois, Shakur Stevenson, Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Zhilei Zhang will also be featured on the card

Nov 23, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Oklahoma's reported hiring of Washington State's Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator a brilliant move

Oklahoma's reported hiring of Washington State's Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator is a brilliant move.

Jan 1, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Liberty Flames quarterback Kaidon Salter (7) throws the ball under pressure from Oregon Ducks linebacker Emar'rion Winston (32) during the second half in the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kaidon Salter announces plans to enter transfer portal

The former Conference USA MVP will have one year of eligibility remaining

Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Miller Moss' top landing spots after USC QB enters transfer portal

USC QB Miller Moss entered the transfer portal. What are his best landing spots next season?

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) with wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Colorado's Heisman Trophy promo for Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders looks award-worthy

CU's sports information department raised its game to promote Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders for college football's top individual honor.

Sports Media

Dec 12, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

NBA fans are all agreeing with analyst about one thing for Celtics vs. Cavaliers game, 'Felt like torture'

Nov 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Carl Lawson (55) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Giants-Cowboys draws NFL's biggest audience as most-watched regular-season game

Brady wouldn't have asked for a release

Tom Brady calls out Daniel Jones in wake of his signing with Minnesota

Mar 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers former center Shaquille O'Neal (left) and guard Kobe Bryant react during ceremony to unveil statue of O'Neal at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

How Shaquille O'Neal's mother resolved his beef with Kobe Bryant

NFL

Dec 1, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) slides down in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) in the second quarter in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Azeez Al-Shaair reportedly will be suspended for hit on Trevor Lawrence

Aaron Rodgers will likely not be back with the Jets next year

Who could the Jets start instead of Aaron Rodgers next season?

McCaffrey's season might be over

Christian McCaffrey suffers injury in latest blow for 49ers

Allen has led the Bills to their fifth straight AFC East title

Josh Allen strengthening his MVP candidacy

NBA

Jul 13, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the first half of a WNBA game against the New York Liberty at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Angel Reese skips over Michael Jordan as NBA GOAT for Lakers legend

Dec 1, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) gets blocked by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23), forward/center Anthony Davis (3), and center Christian Koloko (10) in the final second of the second half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

Anthony Davis confidently downplays Jazz star's botched game-winner

Dec 1, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball downcourt against the Utah Jazz during the second half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

LeBron James reaches unfortunate 3-point stat for first time ever

Nov 27, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) walks back up the court during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

NBA fans troll Kyrie Irving for his recent take on 'Earth is flat'

MLB

Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Tommy Edman (25) celebrates with outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) after scoring the go-ahead run during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees in game five of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

The Dodgers are going nuts with deferred-money contracts; fans shouldn't be

Billy Williams acknowledges the crowd during the introduction of returning inductees at the National Baseball Hall of Fame's 2024 induction ceremony Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, New York.

'Mad Dog' reminds us why Baseball Hall of Fame voting is flawed

The market has been set for starters

What the Blake Snell deal means for other free agent starters

Jan 31, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Sirius XC radio Mad Dog Unleashed host Christopher Russo (right) interviews Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on radio row at the Super Bowl LI media center at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

'The Dodgers are bad for baseball' if they sign Juan Soto, says New York sports icon

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

Juan Soto in Game 3 of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Juan Soto sweepstakes, college football chatter and the NBA's dirtiest player in today's Roundup

Jalen Hurts celebrates with Saquon Barkley after the Eagles defeat the Los Angeles Rams.

Around the NFL, NBA drama and the upset of the year in today's Roundup

Nick Chubb scores a touchdown in the snow at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.

Snow games forever, the end of White House visits and Robert Kraft denied again in today's Roundup