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

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

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

Ward believes his Hurricanes are better than Alabama

Cam Ward can't believe where Miami is ranked

FOX Sports reporter Erin Andrews on the sideline.

NFL announcer schedule & pairings for Week 14 of 2024 season

The Latest

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.

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

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant thanks Chicago Bull legend Derrick Rose for helping him become a man.

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?

The streaming giant has 20 days to iron out any issues before its NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day.

Sports Media

Oct 19, 2024; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring during the second half against the New England Revolution at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

DAZN agrees to $1 billion deal to broadcast new FIFA soccer tournament

Oct 23, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Stephen A. Smith (Stephen Smith) on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Stephen A. Smith rebukes report that $120 million contract with ESPN is close

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

Dec 1, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gets interviewed after the game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center.

LeBron James' media company lost $28 million in 2023: report

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

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

Winston threw for four touchdowns and three interceptions

Jameis Winston had the most Jameis Winston-like game Monday night

NBA

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

December 1, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama's insane backwards alley-oop dunk (Video)

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