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Ben Stiller Responds to 76ers' Kelly Oubre's Jab at 'Celebrity' Knicks Fans

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Sports World Mourns Death of Longtime ESPN Media Personality Howie Schwab

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North Carolina Star Harrison Ingram Declares for 2024 NBA Draft

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Larry Nance Jr. Immediately Regretted Saying He Was 'Betting' on Pelicans vs. Thunder

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LeBron James Called Himself the GOAT After Wowing His Son With a Shot in Their Driveway

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UConn Star Freshman Stephon Castle to Enter 2024 NBA Draft

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Jimmy Butler Had Three-Word Threat for 76ers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. After Suffering Injury

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Deion Sanders Is Showing Little Concern About Colorado's Transfer Portal Exodus

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Wisconsin Transfer A.J. Storr Commits to Kansas Out of Transfer Portal, per Report

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Virginia Governor Signs NIL Law That Could Significantly Change College Sports Landscape

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Jimmy Butler Expected to Miss 'Multiple Weeks' With MCL Injury, per Report

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Bulls Bracing to be Without Alex Caruso for Must-Win Game vs Heat, per Report

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Jonathan Kuminga Had Four-Word Message About Wanting to Stay With Warriors

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Zion Williamson Ruled Out of Play-In Tournament Elimination Game on Friday, per Report

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Caitlin Clark Loved Pat McAfee’s Perfect Gift Welcoming Her to Indianapolis

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Jason Kelce's Super Bowl Ring is Likely Lost Forever, Thanks to a Pool of Skyline Chili

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Blue Jays Pitcher Shares Special Bottle of Whiskey With Teammates After Every Win

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Peter Schrager’s First 2024 NFL Mock Draft Has Giants Trading Up To No. 4, Taking QB

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BYU to Hire Phoenix Suns Assistant Kevin Young as New Head Coach, per Report

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Rory McIlroy Definitively Shuts Down LIV Golf Rumors

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Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever Jersey Sold Out So Quickly After WNBA Draft

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Caitlin Clark Got the Coolest ’Ted Lasso’ Gift From Jason Sudeikis

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Zion Williamson Had Powerful One-Word Answer for Why Pelicans Have Become a Force

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Dodgers Announcer Didn't Understand His Own 'Mercury Retrograde' Reference

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Steelers Legend Hines Ward Named Wide Receivers Coach at Arizona State, per Report

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Miss Terry Gives Nick Saban List of Chores to Complete Before Going to Play Golf

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Duke Star Kyle Filipowski Declares for 2024 NBA Draft

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Ex-Jets GM Explains Why Dallas Cowboys Should Draft Big-Name QB

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Kentucky Fan Eerily Predicted in 2023 Tweet Exactly How Wildcats Would Land Mark Pope as Next Coach

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Verne Lundquist Picks Two Favorite Calls From His Legendary Career

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Travis Kelce Chugged a Beer on Stage While Finally Getting His College Diploma

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Scott Drew to Remain at Baylor Following Kentucky Pursuit

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O.J. Simpson Dead at 76, Family Announces on Social Media

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Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson Kick Off 2024 Masters in Style With Honorary Tee Shots

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Orioles OF Suffers Painful Strike After Getting Hit By Filthy Pitch vs. Red Sox

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Christian Braun's Highlight-Reel Slam Over Rudy Gobert Had NBA Fans Going Wild on Social Media

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Buster Olney’s 2013 Tweet About a 9-Year-Old Jackson Holliday Resurfaced for Awesome Reason

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Arkansas Officially Announces John Calipari as New Basketball Coach With Cheeky Tweet

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Eagles, Packers to Square Off in Historic Week 1 Friday Night Game in Brazil

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Bucks Get Good News on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Injury After MRI

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Zach Edey’s Postgame Interview With Tracy Wolfson After Purdue’s Win Led to So Many Jokes

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Iowa-UConn Final Four Game Shatters Viewership Records Once Again

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Ludvig Aberg Somehow Drives Green on Par-4 After Clubhead Breaks Off

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Bronny James Declares for 2024 NBA Draft, per Report

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MLB Fans Had Lots of Jokes About Pete Alonso's Interesting New Haircut

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Third-Team All-American Georgia Amoore Commits to Kentucky Out of Transfer Portal

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USC to Hire Eric Musselman As Next Men's Basketball Head Coach, per Report

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LeBron James Made Funny Admission About Watching His Highlights on YouTube

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Stephen A. Smith Had a Very Emotional Reaction to Knicks Losing Julius Randle for Rest of Season

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NFL Network Drops Four On-Air Big Names, Including Andrew Siciliano, per Report

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LSU's Kim Mulkey Shared Heartfelt Message for Angel Reese After WNBA Draft Announcement

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Raheem Morris Gave Such a Fired Up Day 1 Speech to Falcons, and NFL Fans Loved It

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Bills to Trade Stefon Diggs to Texans in Blockbuster Deal, per Report

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Nikola Jokic Had Comical Reaction to Victor Wembanyama's Nine-Block Performance

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Luka Doncic Compares Caitlin Clark to One of NBA's Best Players

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UConn's Geno Auriemma Raves Over Caitlin Clark, Despite Never Offering Her a Scholarship

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ESPN’s Rebecca Lobo Trashed Albany During Iowa’s Win Over LSU, and Social Media Went Wild

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Caitlin Clark Ties NCAA Tournament Record with Nine Threes, Sends Iowa Back to Final Four

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Iowa’s Caitlin Clark Had Fans in Awe With Vicious Move vs. LSU

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Mar 31, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies center Elizabeth Kitley (33) blocks a shot LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) in the second half in semifinals of the women’s Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at American Airlines Center.
College Basketball

VT All-American Elizabeth Kitley Out for NCAA Tournament

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 20, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry prepares himself for the 40 yard dash at the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility during the University of Alabama’s Pro Day.
NFL

Alabama’s McKinstry Runs 4.47 40-Yard Dash With Broken Toe

By Mike McDaniel
Feb 16, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Team Stephen A coach Stephen A. Smith looks on against Team Shannon during the All Star Celebrity Game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
College Basketball

Stephen A. Smith Says He’d Fire UVA’s Bennett Because Team Is Boring

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 13, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.
MLB

MLB World Reacts to Disastrous Debut by Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (QB14) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
NFL

Bears Receiver Keenan Allen Links Up With Caleb Williams at USC Pro Day

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 19, 2024; Dayton, OH, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Bennet looks on in the first half against the Colorado State Rams at UD Arena.
College Basketball

UVA’s Bennett Says Program Will Evaluate ‘System’ After Tourney Loss

By Mike McDaniel
Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
College Football

Report: Proctor Expected to Transfer Back to Alabama From Iowa

By Mike McDaniel
4. Arizona Cardinals Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
NFL

Source: Marvin Harrison Jr. Won’t Work Out at OSU’s Pro Day

By Mike McDaniel
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney in a player huddle during Spring practice at the Poe Indoor Practice Facility at the Allen N. Reeves football complex in Clemson S.C. Friday, March 1, 2024.
College Football

Clemson Confirms Status With ACC After Filing Lawsuit Against League

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 16, 2024; New York City, NY, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates the win over Marquette Golden Eagles at Madison Square Garden.
College Basketball

March Madness 2024: Expert Picks for NCAA Tournament Final Four From Around the College Basketball World

By Mike McDaniel
Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks on during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
NFL

Report: Eagles’ Hurts Pays for Funeral of Slain HS Football Player

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 16, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Kevin Keatts reacts by cutting the net from the basketball rim after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels at Capital One Arena.
College Basketball

NC State’s Kevin Keatts Triggers Multi-Year Contract Extension After ACC Title

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 16, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard DJ Horne (0) shoots the ball agaisnt North Carolina Tar Heels guard Cormac Ryan (3) during the second half at Capital One Arena.
College Basketball

NC State Wins Fifth Game in Five Nights, Captures ACC Championship and NCAA Tournament Berth

By Mike McDaniel
Dec 15, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (23) reacts during the first half against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum.
NBA

Bulls Broadcasters Fall for Fake Report About Derrick Rose’s Retirement

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 14, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes interim head coach Jake Diebler reacts during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Target Center.
College Basketball

Ohio State Targeting Interim Coach Jake Diebler for Full-Time Job, per Report

By Mike McDaniel
Jan 7, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
NFL

Justin Fields Posts Goodbye Message to Bears on Social Media After Trade to Steelers

By Mike McDaniel
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin roams the sidelines during player introductions prior to the start of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on October 29, 2023.
NFL

Steelers Have Clear Plan at Quarterback Following Justin Fields Trade, per Sources

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 16, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Kellyn Acosta (23) celebrates with forward Hugo Cuypers (9) after scoring a goal against CF Montreal on a long kick during the second half at Soldier Field.
Soccer

Chicago Fire Win MLS Game With Nonsensical Last-Second Goal From Midfield

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Dwayne \"The Rock\" Johnson was one of many celebrities donning the CU sideline for the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Sept. 16, 2023 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo.
Wrestling

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Playfully Disses Grizzlies’ Ja Morant During WWE Event in Memphis

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MLB

Sammy Sosa Asked Directly About Steroid Use Upon Return to Chicago

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Juwan Howard coaches Michigan from the bench.
College Basketball

Michigan Parts Ways With Men’s Basketball Coach Juwan Howard

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Dec 5, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Arkansas State CB, Blaise Taylor recognized as NFF Campbell Trophy finalist at the 60th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Press Conference at New York Hilton.
College Football

College Football Staffer Blaise Taylor Arrested on Murder Charges

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 9, 2024; Greenville, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) celebrates with teammates after center Kamilla Cardoso (not pictured) made a game winning shot to beat the Tennessee Lady Vols at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
College Basketball

Curry Brand Signs South Carolina’s Fulwiley to NIL Deal

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 14, 2024; New York City, NY, USA; St. John’s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino reacts against the Seton Hall Pirates during the first half at Madison Square Garden.
College Basketball

Rick Pitino Offers Cheeky Answer on How to Beat UConn

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 7, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half at Footprint Center.
NBA

Brother of Raptors Star RJ Barrett Dies, Family Confirms

By Mike McDaniel
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder
NFL

Source: Falcons Trade QB Desmond Ridder to Cardinals

By Mike McDaniel
Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton watches his team during a Bedlam college basketball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. Oklahoma won 66-62.
College Basketball

Oklahoma State Fires Mike Boynton After Seven Seasons

By Mike McDaniel
Dec 10, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) leaps to make a catch during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium.
NFL

Ravens Release WR Odell Beckham Jr.

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 5, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) reacts against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Kaseya Center.
NBA

Heat’s Adebayo Made Easiest Garbage Time Steal vs. Nuggets

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 1, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
MLB

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole Out 1-2 Months Due to Elbow Injury, per Report

By Mike McDaniel
Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium.
NFL

49ers Reveal New Jersey Number for Deebo Samuel

By Mike McDaniel
Nov 19, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Former Denver Bronco quarterback Peyton Manning before the game at Empower Field at Mile High.
Olympics

Peyton Manning to Host NBC’s Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Broadcast

By Mike McDaniel
Luke Combs performs during the \"Living Lucky With Luke Combs\" performance at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. The performance was part of a multi-state lottery experience which was created via collaboration between ECE, Atlas Experiences, and Luke Combs.
NFL

Country Music Star Luke Combs Blasts Panthers After Reported Brian Burns Trade

By Mike McDaniel
Dec 31, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive linebacker Brian Burns (0) against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium.
NFL

Giants, Brian Burns Agree to $141M Pact After Blockbuster Trade From Panthers

By Mike McDaniel
Dec 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4 ) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium.
NFL

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Alleges $100M Extortion Attempt, False Sexual Assault Accusation

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 9, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Cormac Ryan (3) reacts to hitting a three-point shot during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Tar Heels won 84-79.
College Basketball

North Carolina Players React to Cormac Ryan’s Career Night in Win over No. 9 Duke

By Mike McDaniel
Nov 7, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella watches the play against the San Jose Sharks from the bench during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose.
NHL

Flyers Coach John Tortorella Refused to Leave Bench After Being Ejected

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 9, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) shoots over Duke Blue Devils center Kyle Filipowski (30) during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
College Basketball

Kyle Filipowski Appears to Intentionally Trip Harrison Ingram During Duke-North Carolina Clash

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 9, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) attempts to score as Houston Cougars guard Mylik Wilson (8) defends during the first half at Fertitta Center.
College Basketball

Bill Self Gives Hunter Dickinson Injury Update After Kansas’ Loss to Houston

By Mike McDaniel
Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy celebrates with Courtland Sutton.
NFL

Courtland Sutton Reacts to Broncos Trading Jerry Jeudy to Browns

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 3, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) dribbles past San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) in the first half at Frost Bank Center.
NBA

Pacers’ Bennedict Mathurin to Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

By Mike McDaniel
Tomas Hertl
NHL

Golden Knights Acquire Tomas Hertl in Blockbuster Trade With Sharks, per Reports

By Mike McDaniel
Dec 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson (20) intercepts a pass in the first quarter during a Week 16 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
NFL

Report: Steelers to Release Patrick Peterson

By Mike McDaniel
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) is recognized by the crowd before his first at-bat of the season in the second inning of a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, June 19, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
MLB

Joey Votto Declares He's Not Finished in MLB Amid Retirement Buzz

By Mike McDaniel
Dec 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) on the field after the game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium.
NFL

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Shares How Much Longer He Hopes to Play

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 7, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates the win over Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
NBA

T-Wolves’ Edwards Sums Up Game-Saving Blocked Shot With Perfect Quote

By Mike McDaniel
Oct 15, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) during warm ups prior to the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
NFL

Saints’ Michael Thomas Refutes Report of Impending Release in Fiery Tweet

By Mike McDaniel
Feb 9, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Pat McAfee (left) interviews Stephen A. Smith on the FanDuel set on radio row at the Super Bowl LVII media center at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Media

Report: ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Pat McAfee Engaged in Fiery Argument

By Mike McDaniel
Feb 29, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (not in uniform) sits on the bench in the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center.
NBA

Nets’ Ben Simmons Out for Rest of Season with Nerve Issue in Back

By Mike McDaniel
Mar 5, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland natives and NFL players Travis, right, and Jason Kelce celebrate after the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NFL

Travis Kelce Had Funniest Reply After Jason Kelce Compared Him to Yoko Ono

By Mike McDaniel
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