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Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during Round 2, Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on June 13 2021 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Kyrie Irving's Partnership with Nike Officially Terminated amid Antisemitism Controversy
Laurie Hernandez Announces She's Dating Fellow Olympian Charlotte Drury with Sweet 2-Year Anniversary Post Tout: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClzLfBQOv2i/ Secondary: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClSdGOIOq2N/
Laurie Hernandez Confirms She's Dating Fellow Olympian Charlotte Drury with Sweet Anniversary Post
Mandatory Credit: Photo by John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock (13522326c) Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Friday, October 28, 2022. 2022 World Series, Houston, Texas, United States - 28 Oct 2022
World Series Champ Justin Verlander Signs $86 Million Deal with the New York Mets: Reports
Deion Sanders, CUs new head football coach, takes questions in the Arrow Touchdown Club during a press conference on December 4, 2022 in Boulder, Colorado. CU held an introductory press conference to announce the hiring of Deion Coach Prime Sanders as the schools new head football coach. Chancellor Phil DiStefano and athletic director Rick George accompanied Sanders into a packed room in the Arrow Touchdown Club inside the Dal Ward Athletic Center. Sanders becomes the 28th head coach in Buffalo football history. Sanders, who known as Prime Time during his Hall of Fame playing career has since transitioned into Coach Prime as a head football coach. Sanders, 55, joins the CU program from Jackson State University where in three seasons the Tigers compiled a 27-5 record and won back-to-back Southwestern Athletic Conference championships.
Deion Sanders Tells Current Colorado Football Players to Look into Transferring as He Takes Over
Aaron Rodgers attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks on December 2, 2022 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Aaron Rodgers Celebrates His 39th Birthday Courtside with Daughter of Milwaukee Bucks Owner
Barry Windham attends the 2017 Monster Mania Con at NJ Crowne Plaza Hotel on March 10, 2017 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
WWE Hall of Famer Barry Windham in ICU Following Heart Attack: 'The Future Is Uncertain'
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 03: Christian Pulisic of USA and Denzel Dumfries of Netherlands battle for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium on December 3, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mohammad Karamali/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
Team USA Eliminated from World Cup in Qatar During 3-1 Loss to Netherlands: 'Bitterly Disappointed'
PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 02: Edson Arantes do Nascimento a.k.a. Pele attends the 'Hublot loves Football': Pele and Kylian Mbappe meeting at Hotel Lutetia on April 02, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images)
Soccer Legend Pelé Transferred to Palliative Care in Sao Paulo amid Colon Cancer Battle: Report
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 18: Place kicker Daniel Carlson #2, punter AJ Cole #6 and long snapper Trent Sieg #47 of the Las Vegas Raiders take the field for a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Cardinals defeated the Raiders 29-23 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
From the Gridiron to BFFs: Las Vegas Raiders Trio Say They 'Know Each Other Inside and Out'
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Kanye West's Claim That Kim Kardashian Cheated with Chris Paul Is 'Not True': Sources
Serena Williams of the United States celebrates victory during the Women's Singles First Round match against Danka Kovinic of Montenegro on Day One of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2022 in New York City
Serena Williams Hasn't Taken a Break Since Her Last Tennis Match: 'I Needed to Keep Going'
Odell Beckham Jr. Flying Private
Odell Beckham Jr. 'Back' to Flying Private After He Was Kicked Off Commercial Flight
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks into the stands before the regular season game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 27, 2022 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Tom Brady Could Return to Patriots, NFL Insider Speculates, but Team Is Happy with QB Mac Jones
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Drew Brees Is 'Alive and Well' After Staged Viral Video Shows Him Struck by Lightning
Chris Paul and Jada Crawley attend Stance Spades At NBA All-Star 2020 at City Hall on February 15, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois
Who Is Chris Paul's Wife? All About Jada Paul
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (13422149b) Former U.S. Men's National Soccer Team goalkeeper Tim Howard plays the new Visa Financial Soccer educational video game released ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022,, in New York. The game combines the thrill of soccer with valuable financial and small business knowledge to help even the pros learn the importance of saving on and off the field. Available now on world.financialfootball.com and mobile app stores Visa Financial Football with Tim Howard, New York, United States - 26 Sep 2022
Former USMNT Goalkeeper Tim Howard Says 'An Upset Could Be in the Cards' for the U.S. in World Cup Match
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Levi Davis attends the UK gala event for 'In from the Side' at Vue West End on September 06, 2022 in London, England. The film will be released in UK cinemas on September 16th. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Getty Images for Verve Pictures)
Mom of Missing' X Factor' Star Levi Davis Says It's Been 'the Scariest Time' of Her Life
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Philadelphia Eagles Linemen Swap the Field for the Recording Studio for Charity Christmas Album
Christian Pulisic
All About Christian Pulisic, the Soccer Star on the U.S. Men's National Team
Antonio Brown
Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Wanted by Tampa Police on Domestic Battery Charges
Tiger Woods of the US gestures to the crowd at the end of his second round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, . The Open Championship returns to the home of golf on July 14-17, 2022, to celebrate the 150th edition of the sport's oldest championship, which dates to 1860 and was first played at St. Andrews in 1873 British Open Golf, St. Andrews, United Kingdom - 15 Jul 2022
Tiger Woods Admits He's Close to Retirement: 'Physically, That's All I Can Do'
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks for a receiver during a regular season NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day on November 24, 2022 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
Josh Allen Talks Playing Through His Right Elbow Injury: 'I Feel Like I Need to Be Out on That Field'
Tyler Adams of United States reacts during the USA Press Conference at the Main Media Center on November 24, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
USMNT's Tyler Adams Gracefully Hits Back at Iranian Reporter's Question About Racism in the U.S.
Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan
Charles Barkley Shares Why He Hasn't Spoken to Michael Jordan in Years: 'Wasn't a Pleasant Conversation'
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LeBron James 'Disappointed' with Reporters for Asking Him About Kyrie Irving but Not Jerry Jones
Interim head coach Mickey Joseph of the Nebraska Cornhuskers watches the team warm up before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on October 1, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Nebraska Football Interim Coach Mickey Joseph Arrested on Suspicion of Assault, Strangulation
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Actress Nia Long (L) and her Husband Ime Udoka (R) attend the BET's 2017 American Black Film Festival Honors Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 17, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
Nia Long Slams Boston Celtics, Says 'No One' Has Called to 'See If I'm OK' After Ime Udoka Scandal
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Florida Gators Quarterback Jalen Kitna, 19, Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
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Soccer Legend Pelé Hospitalized amid Cancer Treatment, but Daughter Says There 'Is No Emergency'
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers
Former Packers Quarterback Claims Aaron Rodgers Asked If He 'Believes in 9/11'
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Penguins' Kris Letang, 35, Suffers Second Stroke and Will Be Out 'Indefinitely'
Ndamukong Suh #74 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on November 27, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images); Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers points against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 27, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Ndamukong Suh Says It's 'Always Good' to Beat Aaron Rodgers, but Admits 'There's Definitely Mutual Respect'
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Russell Wilson and Ciara attend the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/VF22/WireImage for Vanity Fair)
Ciara Celebrates Russell Wilson's 34th Birthday with a Dance: 'Today a King Was Born'
Christian Pulisic reacts following a collision during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between Iran and USA
U.S. Soccer's Christian Pulisic Vows He'll Be Back for Next World Cup Game Despite Pelvic Contusion
Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson Accusers Plan to Attend Cleveland Browns Game Upon His NFL Return, Says Attorney
he Official Emblem of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ is unveiled in Doha's Souq Waqif on the Msheireb - Qatar National Archive Museum building on September 03, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ Official Emblem was projected on to a number of iconic buildings in Qatar and across the Arab world and displayed on outdoor digital billboards in more than a dozen renowned public spaces major cities.
Qatar World Cup Official Estimates Migrant Worker Death Toll Is 'Between 400 and 500'
Mehdi Taremi of IR Iran is challenged by Sergino Dest and Weston McKennie of United States during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between IR Iran and USA at Al Thumama Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
United States Defeats Iran in Epic World Cup Match to Move on to Knockout Stage
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Mac Jones Says He'll Get Teammate Matthew Judon to 'Change His Mind' After Calling His Style a 'Lost Cause'
MUNICH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 13: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes to the field prior to kick off of the NFL match between Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Allianz Arena on November 13, 2022 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)
Tom Brady Teases His Plans for the Next NFL Season: 'I'm on Borrowed Time Anyway'
WNBA star Kelsey Plum
Kelsey Plum Explains the 'Huge Misconception' About the WNBA's Fight for Better Pay
Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens hugs head coach John Harbaugh against the Kansas City Chiefs after an NFL game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Ravens Coach John Harbaugh Said He Spoke With QB Lamar Jackson Over His Vulgar Twitter Exchange
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Simone Biles Cuddles Newborn Niece in Sweet Instagram Post: 'I'm Excited to Spoil You!'
Tiger Woods walks off the third tee during the second round of The Masters
Tiger Woods Withdraws from Tournament with Foot Injury: 'Making It Difficult to Walk'
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Serena Williams and Virgil Abloh attend Virgil Abloh Live in The Nightclub at Annabel's on June 27, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Annabel's)
Serena Williams Pays Tribute to Virgil Abloh 1 Year After His Death: 'Still Miss You All the Time'
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Robert Kraft Lends Patriots Team Plane to UVA Football Players Traveling to Teammates' Funerals
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Dolphins' Raheem Mostert on Struggling with Access to Dental Hygiene as a Kid
Terrell Owens
Former NFL Player Terrell Owens Filmed Punching Alleged Heckler Outside a CVS in California
Antonella Rocuzzo and Lionel Messi attend the photocall of 'Messi 10' by Cirque du Soleil on October 10, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain.
Who Is Lionel Messi's Wife? All About Antonela Roccuzzo
Fans attends the unveiling of the Sean Taylor Memorial, before the start of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders, in Landover, Md. On the 15th anniversary of the death of Taylor, ever Commander player will wear a No. 21 decal on their helmet Falcons Commanders Football, Landover, United States - 27 Nov 2022
Washington Commanders Criticized for 'Embarrassing' Sean Taylor Memorial
A giant flag of IR Iran on the pitch prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between Wales and IR Iran at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
U.S. Soccer Angers Iran After Removing Flag Emblem from Social Media to Support Human Rights Protestors
Gold-medalist Nathan Chen
Gold Medalist Nathan Chen Finishing School at Yale Then 'Will See Where He's At' for 2026 Olympics
Odell Beckham Jr. #3 warms up during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
Odell Beckham Jr. Removed from Flight After Police Say He 'Refused to Comply with Safety Protocol'
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Richard/AP/Shutterstock (13639878y) Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland Buccaneers Browns Football, Cleveland, United States - 27 Nov 2022
Tampa Bay and Tom Brady Lose Game Following First Thanksgiving Since Gisele Bündchen Divorce
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From Little League to the NFL: Inside Jaguars Rashawn Jenkins and Shaquill Griffin's 20-Year Friendship
Shaquille O'Neal Rollout
Shaquille O'Neal 'Believes' in Nepotism — but His Kids Need to Show Him a 'Business Plan'
SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 08: Katie Meyer #19 of the Stanford Cardinal defends the goal against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the Division I Women's Soccer Championship held at Avaya Stadium on December 8, 2019 in San Jose, California. Stanford defeated North Carolina in a shootout. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
Katie Meyer's Family Sues Stanford University Says School's 'Reckless' Decision Led to Her Death
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NFL BFFs Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce 'Can't Even Put Into Words' Their Love for Each Other
Michigan State Spartans forward Jagger Joshua (23) looks on during a regular season Big 10 Conference hockey game between the Michigan State Spartans and Michigan Wolverines on November 14, 2019 at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Ohio St. Apologizes to Michigan St. Hockey Player Jagger Joshua After Alleged Racial Slur
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Barry Reeger/AP/Shutterstock (12601616ao) Penn State helmets sit on the team bench against Michigan during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Michigan Penn St Football, State College, United States - 13 Nov 2021
7 Michigan State Football Players Charged in Tunnel Assault of University of Michigan Players
A general view of FirstEnergy Stadium before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 03, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Cleveland Browns Repairing Damage to Field Caused by Vehicle as Police Investigate Incident 
Melvin Gordon
Melvin Gordon Posts Crude O.J. Simpson Meme to Denver Fans After Getting Released by Broncos
Oct 24, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals run game coordinator Sean Kugler against the Houston Texans at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals Assistant Sean Kugler Reportedly Fired for Allegedly Groping Woman in Mexico
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo Suspended 2 Games and Fined for 'Improper' Conduct Stemming from April Incident

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