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The 2024 NFL playoffs are keeping teams fitted as the stakes continue to rise.The Houston Texans will wear all-deep steel blue against the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC wild-card round. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are donning red against the Washington Commanders for "Sunday Night Football."Traditional threads are the trend …

The Baltimore Ravens were coasting.They garnered over 500 yards while holding the Seattle Seahawks to just 151, dominating for a 37-3 win in November 2023. Lamar Jackson outgained Seattle himself, accounting for 247 yards as he embarked on another MVP-winning season.Editor's PicksOur guide to the NFL playoffs: Reasons for hope …

LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers forward in his 22nd NBA season, still knows how to throw down a poster.He dunked on Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II early in the first quarter of their matchup Tuesday.James received a pass from forward Max Christie while cutting toward the basket. James …

Two of the NBA's best teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers, will face each other on Wednesday (7 p.m. on ESPN).Cleveland boasts a 31-4 record, best in the league, while Oklahoma City is right behind the Cavs at 30-5. It will mark the first time these two teams …

Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves with 37 points and eight assists as Minnesota hangs on to beat the Clippers by two. (1:46)After dropping a career-high 53 points in a 119-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had a memorable meeting with a young fan …

J.J. Watt joins Pat McAfee and lists a few players who should be considered for Defensive Player of the Year (1:54)Myles Garrett might not always be friendly with opposing offensive linemen during a game, but he briefly turned that switch off against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18.The Cleveland Browns …

Victor Wembanyama and Jeremy Sochan play chess with Bulls mascot Benny the Bull during pregame introductions. (0:16)Victor Wembanyama's chess game reached the hardwood Monday night.The San Antonio Spurs center played an opening move of chess against Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull during player introductions.In control of the white pieces, …

The final week of the 2024 NFL regular season brought divisional matchups and petty posts. The Houston Texans defeated the Tennessee Titans 23-14 on the road, snapping a two-game losing streak. Houston's backups played a majority of the game, with running back Dameon Pierce netting 176 yards and a 92-yard …

Fred VanVleet steals the Lakers' inbounds pass late in the fourth quarter to seal the Rockets' win. (0:21)The Houston Rockets held on to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-115 on Sunday, and made sure to troll the Lakers on their way out.Houston led by as many as 22 points, but …

Teams aren't pulling any punches with their uniform selections in the final week of the NFL regular season.The Denver Broncos are wearing their "Orange Crush" look once again, this time against the Kansas City Chiefs. The throwback uniforms debuted in Week 5 and pay homage to the 1977 season, which …

Actress Emma Roberts revealed Wednesday that she's the owner of a one-of-one rookie card of Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday.Roberts posed with a Chrome Gilded Topps card featuring Holliday in his batting stance on her Instagram story with the caption: "the face of pulling my most coveted 1/1."Roberts has …

Michigan's defense stands tall and denies Alabama on fourth down en route to winning the ReliaQuest Bowl. (0:23)Alabama lost to Michigan 19-13 in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday, and one in-state program relished it -- the South Alabama Jaguars.The Crimson Tide had three turnovers, all at the hands of quarterback …

Josh Okogie rips the ball away from Russell Westbrook and proceeds to dunk it home for the Suns. (0:18)Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie had a heartwarming moment on Friday when he met a baby named after him by two dedicated Suns fans.Okogie posed with baby Josh pregame and cradled him …

With the New Year approaching, it's never too late for a final troll. The Washington Capitals made the most of their last win of 2024, poking fun at the Boston Bruins.The Capitals defeated the Bruins 3-1 on Tuesday behind center Aliaksei Protas' 15th and 16th goals of the season. Washington …

With 2024 winding down, the time to troll in the regular season is running out. But at least one team made sure to make the most of its opportunity. The Washington Commanders clinched their first playoff berth since 2020 with a 30-24 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Washington had a …

Christmas week brings festivity off the field and uniforms on it that are worthy of cheer.The Philadelphia Eagles are donning their popular "Kelly Green" threads against the Dallas Cowboys. The last time Philadelphia wore the look, running back Saquon Barkley pulled off an acrobatic reverse hurdle in-game.The uniform heat began …

Tyler Herro knocks down a winning jumper with 0.5 left to lift the Heat past the Magic. (0:41)If its last-second 89-88 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday wasn't enough, the Miami Heat made sure to troll their in-state rival afterward.Miami faced a one-point deficit with 4.2 seconds left after …

Jeff Saturday explains the importance of George Pickens to the Steelers' offense. (0:47)The holidays bring a season of giving, and the NFL is no exception as quarterbacks often reward their offensive linemen with presents. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is the latest to do exactly that.On Tuesday, Wilson put together …

Claressa Shields had just watched "The Fire Inside" in early January 2024 for the first time, a film chronicling the 15-time world champion boxer's journey from growing up in Flint, Michigan, to becoming a two-time Olympic gold medalist.Shields relived the moments -- good and bad -- of her road to …

The NBA on Christmas Day is one of the league's oldest traditions with the game's biggest stars often clashing on the holiday.The annual event has boasted some of the league's most memorable moments. New York Knicks guard Bernard King scored 60 points in 1984, the highest point total on the …

Bucs All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs spreads holiday cheer by visiting patients at Muma Children's Hospital in Tampa, Fla., where his son Julius was born. As part of the hospital's "Operation Santa" campaign, he's matching all donations up to $25,000. (1:30)The "Sunday Night Football" player introductions have been a staple …

Rivalries can often bring the toughest of matchups and pettiest of posts after the game. On Monday, the New Jersey Devils proved the latter part true.The Devils handled the New York Rangers 5-0 at home behind two goals and an assist from center Jack Hughes. It marked New Jersey's second …

Meet 98-year-old Peggy, superfan of the Colorado Buffaloes. Her bond with Deion Sanders is unlike anything you've ever seen. (3:50)A week after Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy, a familiar Buffaloes fan -- "Miss Peggy" -- hit the pose next to the trophy.Peggy Coppom, the 100-year-old Colorado …

The Washington Commanders stormed back to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 and one of their biggest fans couldn't contain his enthusiasm. Born in Maryland, New York Knicks guard Josh Hart hasn't been shy about his Commanders fandom, often posting about it on X. He took it to another level Sunday …

A festive week didn't mean the trolls took a break, led by a Christmas-themed jab based off a wild divisional game. The Washington Commanders stormed back to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 on the road. Philadelphia lost quarterback Jalen Hurts to a first-quarter concussion but held a 27-14 lead going …

With the season winding down, combinations on the field are dwindling. Week 16 will feature the final on-field appearance of a popular uniform in 2024.The Atlanta Falcons will wear their throwback uniforms against the New York Giants, marking the third time this season they will don the looks, including a …

Taylor Swift is back at Arrowhead Stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs' matchup against the Houston Texans.She wore a black hat and boots with a red coat and was accompanied by her parents. Her NFL appearances have increased since she began dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce last year.Swift hasn't …

Aaron Rodgers joins Pat McAfee and weighs in on the Jets' search for a new general manager and head coach. (0:51)Garrett Wilson found the end zone in the first quarter of the New York Jets' 32-25 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday and celebrated accordingly.Aaron Rodgers connected with the …

The NBA Cup Final on Tuesday pits the Milwaukee Bucks against Oklahoma City Thunder as they play in Las Vegas (8:30 p.m. ET on ABC). The Bucks are undefeated in Cup play, while the Thunder are 3-1. Oklahoma has found success outside of the tournament, too, boasting a 20-5 record …

There were a handful of close finishes in Week 15 of the NFL season, and one of them prompted a strong troll. The Washington Commanders held on to defeat the New Orleans Saints 20-19. The Saints went down the field to make it a one-point game as time dwindled in …