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General view of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Dancing Girls at Brooks Stadium.

College football team giving free nachos, hot dogs & popcorn to fans for 2025 season

Cincinnati Reds star gets in on torpedo bat action with monster night

Angel Reese stunned after BYU commit AJ Dybantsa dunks over her at Sprite Jam Fest

JuJu Watkins pens heartfelt note to USC women's basketball team, fans after UConn loss

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John Cena during the Men’s Royal Rumble match during the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium.

WWE gets it right with European Tour during 'Road to WrestleMania'

Matt LaFleur, 2019-present (67-33, .670 winning %, 5 playoff appearances)

Packers' head coach continues crusade on banning tush push from NFL

A detail view of the Sacramento patch the Athletics are wearing during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Sutter Health Park.

Athletics continue 'not a real franchise' decisions with press conference location

Canadian track and field athlete Alysha Newman arrives at the Red Carpet for the ESPYs.

OnlyFans Olympian Alysha Newman throws out first pitch at Toronto Blue Jays game

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SEP 23, 2007; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook (36) races Detroit Lions safety Gerald Alexander (42) to the end zone as he scores in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. The Eagles are wearing blue and yellow throwback uniforms celebrating their 75th anniversary. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-Imagn Images Copyright © 2007 Howard Smith

The NFL is finally letting teams have fun again with new throwback jersey rule

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, center, poses for a portrait with general manager Andrew Berry, left, and coach Kevin Stefanski during Watson's introductory news conference on March 26, 2022, at the Browns training facility in Berea.

Cleveland Browns owner admits team made one of the dumbest moves in NFL history

Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass while being pressured by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

An NFL 18-game regular season seems inevitable at league meetings

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers may have played his last game for Gang Green fans.

Aaron Rodgers' secret weekend workout draws another link to Pittsburgh Steelers

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May 14, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Former Boston Celtics great and now radio broadcaster for the team, Cedric Maxwell smiles before game seven of the 2023 NBA playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Former Celtics Finals MVP reveals he was offered cocaine during his NBA career

Mar 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates during the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Cleveland Cavaliers achieve historic NBA feat without LeBron James for the first time

Mar 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

LeBron James shows love to Nick Wright amid Stephen A. Smith beef

Mar 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pat Beverley calls out Chandler Parsons' terrible Austin Reaves take

Weekend Roundup: Final Four set, Yankees 'torpedo' bats, honoring JuJu, NBA chaos, and more

Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome cuts down the net after winning the South Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Arena.

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Mar 24, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is greeted by first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) in the dugout for the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

MLB jersey sales: Shohei Ohtani leads several Dodgers in updated Top 20

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. watches his three run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium.

Grow up; the New York Yankees' 'torpedo' bats are good for baseball

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz prepares on deck in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park.

The Cincinnati Reds are making history for all the wrong reasons

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Kike Hernandez celebrates scoring a run.

Dodgers star Kike Hernandez flexes World Series ring with hilarious NSFW photo

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark smiles during a game at the Big Ten basketball tournament.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark, Serena Williams link up for legendary photo at NFL event

NFL Network host Kyle Brandt during the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI.

Kyle Brandt gives heartfelt goodbye to NFL Network colleague Peter Schrager

NFL Network personality Peter Schrager on the sidelines before a game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins.

'Good Morning Football' host Peter Schrager gives emotional goodbye to NFL Network

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown gestures at the line of scrimmage against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Chargers won 33-30.

Antonio Brown's son shows off wide receiver skills in latest viral video

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt with his wife Tavia Hunt and daughter Gracie Hunt on the red carpet at the NFL Honors awards.

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt's wife Tavia pens sweet bday notes to daughters

Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Stephen A Smith pays tribute to college basketball legend who is very much alive

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt with his wife Tavia Shackles. and daughter Gracie Hunt.

Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt pens heartfelt birthday note to sister Ava

ESPN's Erin Dolan gets increased full-time role with network

Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) before a game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center.

ESPN reporter breaks silence after LeBron James shaded him in Pat McAfee interview

Peter Schrager during Fox Sports media day at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

'Good Morning Football' host set to leave NFL Network for ESPN

Former Houston Texans JJ Watt speaks to the fans during his Ring Of Honor Ceremony at halftime during the game between the Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium.

J.J. Watt's CBS arrival means Charles Davis' future is unknown

June 20, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) and third baseman Luis Cruz (47) sign a giant glove in the dugout prior to the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

Former Dodgers, Yankees infielder discusses replacing Fernando Valenzuela in radio booth