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Tom Brady is selling his $350,000 Escalade, a part of the 'Brady family'

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Yet another Isaiah Thomas is being confused with Isiah Thomas because of 'The Last Dance'

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Albert Pujols' chase for 700 home runs up in the air as MLB season pauses

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Dude Perfect would like a word.

Seven times Peyton Manning has made us chortle, laugh and guffaw

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Twitter met the new Rams' logos with a resounding "meh."

The new Rams logo is here, and almost everyone absolutely despises it

Los Angeles is introducing a new logo for the 2020 season and fans aren't thrilled.

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A noble cause for Buck.

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Twitter is merciless when it comes to Mitchell Trubisky.

Michael Irvin says Bill O'Brien compared DeAndre Hopkins to Aaron Hernandez, didn't like his 'baby mamas' around

Irvin's allegations don't paint a pretty picture for the Texans head coach and GM.

Russell Wilson, Ciara donate one million meals to Seattle community to combat coronavirus fallout

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Will Antonio Brown follow Tom Brady to Buccaneers? 'Impression' is QB wants to reunite with WR

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Frank Caliendo breaks out Morgan Freeman impression, narrates Tom Brady's Patriots departure

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Tom Brady says goodbye to the Patriots: 'My football journey will take place elsewhere'

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Stefon Diggs predicted his trade on Twitter the day it happened

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Former running back Thomas Jones blasts 'dumbass' players who didn't vote on NFL CBA

Jones isn't pleased that roughly 500 players didn't cast a vote.

Vikings' Kirk Cousins signs two-year contract extension

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Florida State, Clemson pep bands engage in empty-arena band 'war' as ACC cancels tournament

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MLB delays start of season by 'at least two weeks' due to coronavirus pandemic; players react

Opening Day won't be happening on time.

Donald Trump suggests postponing 2020 Summer Olympics for a year

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James Paxton injury: Update, timetable for return and Yankees rotation options

"Big Maple" is big hurt, and will be out for a while with a back issue.

Devin Booker learns of NBA's suspension of season while streaming 'Call of Duty,' drops multiple F-bombs

Well, now Booker will have extra time to play "Call of Duty."

Rob Gronkowski close to signing with WWE, per report

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Joey Votto highlights the value of MLB clubhouse access for media with an important point

MLB clubhouse access is important not only for reporters, but for players, as well.

The Brewers will pay Christian Yelich until he's 50, and that's not really a bad thing

It's not a horrible thing that Christian Yelich accepted a contract with deferred money.

Tyler Glasnow gives critical insight on Pirates' pitching process — and how it failed him

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The Cardinals did Jack Flaherty dirty in his contract situation

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XFL commissioner Oliver Luck contributes a cup to legendary Defenders beer snake

This league.

Wildcats' Reggie Howard grabs interception, is begged not to curse on camera, curses anyway

If nothing else, the XFL is pretty entertaining.

How to get Knicks owner James Dolan to sell the team in 5 easy steps

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Chris Sale is dealing with an injury. Here are the latest updates on the Red Sox pitcher's prognosis, recovery and projected return date.

AEW wrestler MJF flips off 7-year-old kid during autograph signing

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Jose Bautista is attempting a comeback as a two-way player: Does former MLB outfielder have a chance?

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Roughnecks players mock Renegades QB Landry Jones: 'Get (him) the f— outta here'

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Maurkice Pouncey posts heated tirade against proposed NFL CBA

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Michael Jordan acknowledges birth of new 'Crying Jordan' meme during Kobe Bryant's memorial service

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Madison Bumgarner secretly competes in rodeo events under an alias, because of course he does

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30 teams, 30 grades: Rating every MLB team's offseason

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Mets won't let minor leaguers us fancy clubhouse for a petty reason

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Mookie Betts trade grades: Dodgers still win in reported reworked deal

The Red Sox barely pass for their role in the reported new trade.

MLB spring training 2020: Pitcher, catcher reporting dates for all 30 teams

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Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: What to know about the accident that killed NBA legend, 8 others

Kobe Bryant, 41, his daughter Gianna, 13, and seven others were killed when their helicopter crashed in the hills of Calabasas, Calif. Here's the latest news as federal investigators look into the crash.

The Rays' two-city plan lives on, Rob Manfred is all for it, and this is just all so absurd

The Rays are still selling their two-city plan, and the commissioner of baseball is all for it. Gross.

Chiefs Super Bowl parade 2020 time, route and how to watch Kansas City's celebration

The Chiefs are celebrating their first Super Bowl win in 50 years. Here's everything you need to know about Kansas City's Super Bowl parade, including the route and start time.

Mookie Betts trade grades: Red Sox get poor mark; Dodgers win big; Twins get better now

The Red Sox barely pass with their role in the reported three-team deal.

Sammy Watkins credits Davante Adams for helping him burn Richard Sherman on key play in Super Bowl

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20 things to keep an eye out for in the 2020 MLB season

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the future of the Indians, the Red Sox and more things to watch heading into the 2020 season.

Andy Reid's long-awaited Super Bowl celebration included his wife, cheeseburgers and Pitbull

Well, there's an interesting headline for you.

Richard Sherman timeline: How the 49ers star overcame injury, negotiated own contract after Seahawks split

The NFL might not ever see a character like Richard Sherman again, and his career has been one for the storybooks.

Patrick Mahomes' baseball career was filled with potential

Before he was slinging TDs for the Chiefs, he had no-hit stuff in high school.

Who is the fastest player in the NFL? Tyreek Hill has serious competition in Super Bowl 54

Football fans will enjoy a healthy dose of speed on Super Bowl Sunday this year, with several Chiefs and 49ers players supplying it.

J.J. Watt on 'Saturday Night Live': Here are all the athletes who hosted SNL and their best sketches

The Texans superstar defender will join an elite club of pro athletes to host an episode of "Saturday Night Live." He's got a pretty good shot to make a memorable performance.

49ers' Dee Ford and Chiefs' Frank Clark timelines linked by trades, costly offside penalty

The story of the two pass rushers is intertwined, and maybe even a direct correlation of what happened in the 2018 AFC Championship Game.

Booger McFarland shares a pretty awful Christian McCaffrey take — in front of Christian McCaffrey

On Friday's episode of "First Take," Booger McFarland said he "doesn't need his running back to catch the ball." Well, OK then.

PETA says its Colin Kaepernick-inspired Super Bowl ad rejected by Fox

PETA also says the NFL put pressure on the network.

Kris Bryant grievance update: Cubs star reportedly loses case; Could trade be in his future?

The star third basemen will hit the free-agent market after 2021, not 2020 as he'd hoped. Here's what you need to know.

Mike Florio's take on risking penalties to 'send a message' to Patrick Mahomes is dumb at best

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio said players should consider risking 15-yard penalties in order to teach Mahomes a lesson, and that's a whopper.

Who is Luis Rojas? Mets' new manager better be the right hire

The longtime minor league skipper and one-time quality control coach is taking up the reigns in Flushing, Queens.

Derek Jeter is a Hall of Famer, so here are six things that made Jeter, Jeter

Derek Jeter is heading to Cooperstown, but he was a lot more than just a baseball player. Here are five examples of the legend of Jetes.

Baseball Hall of Fame: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens face best chance at Cooperstown on 2021 ballot

In an exceptionally light 2021 Hall of Fame ballot, could Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens make a run at Cooperstown?

Frank Caliendo's impression of Tony Romo couldn't be more perfect

Caliendo is known for his John Madden and Jon Gruden impersonations, but his Tony Romo could be the best one yet.

Baseball Hall of Fame 2020: Voting, ballot and eligibility rules

The 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot has been revealed, and includes 19 first-time players.

Was pass interference late in Chiefs' win over Titans in AFC championship game the correct call? The internet debates

As one can imagine, there's a bit of a gray area regarding the pass interference rule and what went down at the end of the game in Kansas City.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid drafted the Titans O-lineman who scored a touchdown in the AFC championship game

Dennis Kelly scored a touchdown, and the way-back tweet machine was unkind to Titans fans.

Mets manager search: Five (and a half) candidates who could replace Carlos Beltran as skipper in Queens

The Carlos Beltran era came to a screeching halt Thursday. Here are 5 1/2 candidates who could be next up in Flushing.

Jessica Mendoza has curious, confusing take on Mike Fiers and the Astros' sign-stealing

Mendoza, current ESPN analyst and Mets special adviser, offered some unfiltered comments on Mike Fiers and the Astros.

Carlos Beltran is out as Mets manager, and that doesn't seem quite fair

What Carlos Beltran did as a player in 2017 shouldn't have any bearing on what he'd do as a manager now.

How an episode of 'Hey Arnold!' is a perfect love letter to baseball and its beauty, power and simplicity

The 1990s Nickelodeon cartoon touched on a lot of heavy subjects that we're unaware of when we're young — but one episode captured the brilliance of baseball in its entirety.

Red Sox manager search: Five candidates Boston should consider following Alex Cora's dismissal

The Red Sox are looking for a manager just a few weeks before spring training. That comes with lots of questions and uncertainties, but here are five guys who could help.

'I'm going to Sandusky you': Penn State players accused of hazing; coach James Franklin named in federal lawsuit

The hazing is referred to as "overtly sexual," per a report.

After Astros' punishment, one big task remains for MLB in sign-stealing scandal

MLB's next big job is an easy one — consistency. But can Manfred & Co. do it?