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LeBron James greets fans before Ohio State's 2022 football game against Notre Dame.

Ohio State to Give LeBron James Honorary Degree

The Lakers forward is being recognized for his work on and off the court.

Patrick Andres
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LeBron James weighed in on the Boston Celtics.

LeBron James Thinks Celtics Get Bored by Their Greatness

Celtics' success comes with a challenge.

Kyle Koster
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark on May 19, 2025.

Caitlin Clark Details 'Starstruck' Reaction to Meeting LeBron James: 'A Crazy Moment'

James also posted on social media in support of Clark on Saturday.

Brigid Kennedy
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LeBron James during his 'Mind the Game' podcast with Steve Nash.

LeBron James Had Bummed Out Line About How Older Players Hurt the Game He Loves

James says the criticism of the modern NBA has hurt his appreciation for the game and players he grew up watching.

Dan Lyons
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during the first quarter against the Brazil National Team at Carver-Haweye Arena.

LeBron James Had Simple Advice for Caitlin Clark Before Her Year Two Campaign

James shared a few friendly words in a social media post hyping up Clark's Year 2 season.

Kristen Wong
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James was wondering where all those who said Haliburton was overrated were.

LeBron James Calls Out Tyrese Haliburton Detractors Amid Another Strong Playoff Game

LeBron James called out Tyrese Halliburton' detractors amid yet another strong playoff performance from the Pacers star.

Tim Capurso
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James Had Perfect Reaction to Mavericks Winning NBA Draft Lottery

LeBron James was every NBA fan after the Mavericks won the draft lottery.

Karl Rasmussen
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Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Jose Ramirez is an elite prop target on Friday.

Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Prop Bet Picks Today (Target Jose Ramirez, James Wood on Friday)

Breaking down the best home run prop picks for the MLB action on Friday, May 16, including a pick for Jose Ramirez.

Peter Dewey
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shares a laugh with then San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich in 2018.

LeBron James Celebrates Recently Retired Gregg Popovich With Sweet Tribute

James and Steve Nash took a minute to honor Pop on their podcast.

Brigid Kennedy
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Washington Nationals star James Wood is a great bet to go deep on Monday.

Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Prop Bet Picks Today (Bet on James Wood, Kyle Tucker Monday)

Breaking down the best players to bet on to hit a home run on Monday, May 12, including a pick for James Wood.

Peter Dewey
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Edwards and James faced off in the first round of this year's NBA playoffs

LeBron James Explains Meaning Behind Message He Gave Anthony Edwards After Playoff Loss

James explained why he told Edwards to "take the next step" after Minnesota eliminated Los Angeles in five games.

Liam McKeone
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LeBron James drives against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

LeBron James Shared the Simple Reason Why Timberwolves Knocked Lakers Out of Playoffs

LeBron James says the Lakers ran into a young and hungry team in the first round.

Stephen Douglas
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Tyrese Haliburton knocks down a game-winning three against the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Myles Turner Loved Fans Making Tyrese Haliburton, LeBron James Connection on Big Shot

Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals has been sweet for the Pacers' long-suffering fans.

Patrick Andres
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) and former guard Russell Westbrook (0) react during overtime against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Russell Westbrook Had Awkward Response to Question About LeBron James

Russell Westbrook and LeBron James spent over a season together on the Lakers.

Eva Geitheim
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James attends the red carpet premiere of Netflix's "Starting 5."

LeBron James Will Miss 2025 Met Gala As Honorary Chair Due to Knee Injury

James was named the honorary chair behind the five co-chairs, including Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, this year.

Madison Williams
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Over a million viewers tuned in for a Fever preseason game to see Clark

Caitlin Clark’s Preseason Debut at Iowa Put Up LeBron-Like Ratings

The Indiana Fever took on Brazil at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and drew massive viewership for a preseason game of any type.

Liam McKeone
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Dirk Nowtzki and Steve Nash were teammates and opponents and also international MVP’s.

Every International Player to Win MVP in NBA History

Looking back at the history of international players winning the NBA MVP award.

Stephen Douglas
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Could Michael Jordan have won 15 championships?

Michael Jordan's Former Agent Explains How He Could Have Won 15 NBA Titles

Six championships are great, but 15 is something else.

Kyle Koster
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Edwards (left) and Gilgeous-Alexander will go head-to-head in the Western Conference Finals.

Video of Anthony Edwards Comparing Game to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Resurfaces

Anthony Edwards, in a February 2024 conversation with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, expressed his belief that he's a "better player" than SGA and Luka Doncic.

Tim Capurso
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Edwards briefly exited Game 1 following the first quarter after rolling his right ankle.

Anthony Edwards Dismissed Ankle Injury Concerns With One Word After Wolves' Loss

Anthony Edwards dismissed any concerns about a potential ankle injury with a one-word update after the Timberwolves' loss.

Tim Capurso
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers

Caitlin Clark Offers Sage Wisdom to Paige Bueckers for Rookie Season in WNBA

Caitlin Clark shared some advice for Paige Bueckers ahead of the 2025 WNBA season.

Karl Rasmussen
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Haliburton and Brunson will square off in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Updated NBA Playoff Bracket After Second Round: Breaking Down the Conference Finals

The NBA postseason will continue on Tuesday night.

Mike Kadlick
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo on Feb 8, 2022.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Reveals His All-Time Starting Five, Weighs in on GOAT Debate

The Greek Freak was an open book during an early morning fan Q&A.

Brigid Kennedy
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Trophy after beating the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the 2024 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at TD Garden.

Which Teams Have the Most NBA Finals Appearances?

When it comes to the NBA, some teams have managed to navigate the tumults of a grueling regular season much better than others. And while raising a banner is the ultimate goal, there's little shame in appearing (and losing) in the NBA Finals.

Nate Cunningham
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Michael Jordan looks to drive on Dan Majerle during the 1993 NBA Finals.

How NBC Plans to Use Michael Jordan During NBA Coverage

Can the network coax the icon down from his pedestal?

Patrick Andres
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James on Apr 25, 2025.

LeBron James Not Expected to Take Pay Cut If He Returns to Lakers Next Season

James did leave money on the table last offseason to accommodate L.A.

Brigid Kennedy
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

LeBron James Shared Blunt Take on Luka Doncic’s Future With Lakers After Playoff Exit

James made his opinion of his superstar teammate very clear.

Kristen Wong
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena.

New Video Shows LeBron James Badly Limping After Lakers' Game 5 Loss to Timberwolves

James was visibly in some pain.

Kristen Wong
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James runs with the ball.

LeBron James Suffered Knee Injury in Lakers' Season-Ending Loss to Timberwolves

He suffered the injury after colliding with Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo.

Madison Williams
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center.

Lakers, LeBron James Connections Sound Unsure of What Team He'll Play for Next Season

James finishing his career in L.A. doesn't seem like a certainty.

Kristen Wong
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A Cleveland Cavaliers fan couldn’t believe the team blew another lead.

Cavaliers Fan Shaking Head Perfectly Sums Up Bad Vibes During Pacers Comeback

Cleveland fans couldn’t believe the Cavaliers blew a 19-point lead to the Indiana Pacers.

Stephen Douglas
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Stephen A. Smith reacts to Malika Andrews being given a button.

Malika Andrews Received a Gift During ESPN Pregame, Stephen A. Smith Wasn't Impressed

Malika Andrews was given a gift by the Thunder mascot and Stephen A. Smith didn’t seem impressed.

Stephen Douglas
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum lays on the court after suffering an injury.

Sports World Sends Prayers to Jayson Tatum After Celtics Star Suffers Leg Injury

Tatum was helped off the court then seen in a wheelchair.

Madison Williams
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on May 15, 2025.

OKC Mayor Declares May 22 'Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Day' in Honor of MVP Award

A big week for SGA.

Brigid Kennedy
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Pep Guardiola's Manchester City strengthened their Champions League qualification bid by beating Bournemouth.

Pep Guardiola Shockingly Threatens to Quit Man City

Pep Guardiola's bulky squad was unable to accommodate a number of prominent players for the 3-1 win over Bournemouth.

Toby Cudworth
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Ja'Marr Chase carries the ball at the Pro Bowl flag football games.

One Player From Each NFL Team Who Should Try Out for Flag Football at the 2028 Olympics

A look at which NFL stars could add "gold medalist" to their resume.

Mike Kadlick
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Rolando Blackman of the Dallas Mavericks reacts with Mark Tatum NBA Deputy Commissioner after winning the the first pick during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery.

Dallas Becomes Second City to Land No. 1 Picks in Both NBA, WNBA Drafts in Same Year

The Dallas Wings selected Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick last month.

Madison Williams
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Sergio Garcia, pictured at last month's Masters, failed to qualify Monday for the U.S. Open.

Sergio Garcia Fails to Qualify for U.S. Open, Ending 25-Year Streak

The former Masters champion played in final qualifying in Dallas one day after the PGA Championship and fell one shot short of a playoff.

John Schwarb
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Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence Shared His Funny First Impression of Travis Hunter

This looks like the beginning of beautiful partnership in Jacksonville.

Kristen Wong
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Two Premier League strugglers collide in Bilbao on Wednesday night

Supercomputer Predicts Europa League Final Winner

Opta’s supercomputer predicts the winner of Wednesday’s Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.

James Cormack
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith and guard Kyrie Irving greet each other.

J.R. Smith Explains Why Kyrie Irving Is the ‘Most Gifted’ Teammate He’s Ever Had

Game respects game.

Tyler Lauletta
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Hendrickson has racked up 70.5 sacks over the last five seasons.

NFL Mailbag: How the Trey Hendrickson-Bengals Contract Feud Could Resolve

The star defensive end is searching for a new contract, and Cincinnati hasn’t met his demands yet.

Albert Breer
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Alexander Isak is enjoying the most prolific campaign of his Newcastle career.

Why Alexander Isak Isn’t Playing for Newcastle vs. Arsenal

Newcastle United lined up at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium without their leading scorer Alexander Isak.

Grey Whitebloom
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Jimmy Butler on the floor during the Warriors-Timberwolves series.

Stephen A. Smith, Heat Executive Udonis Haslem Call Out Jimmy Butler on 'First Take'

The Miami Heat had a representative on 'First Take' to talk about Jimmy Butler.

Stephen Douglas
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It’s an all-English affair in the 2025 Europa League final.

Tottenham vs. Man Utd: Europa League Final Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Tottenham take on Manchester United in the 2025 Europa League final. Preview includes team news, how to watch on TV and more.

James Cormack
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Chelsea surround Marc Cucurella to celebrate the only goal of the night.

Chelsea 1–0 Man Utd: Player Ratings as Blues Keep Champions League Hopes Alive

Chelsea's Champions League ambitions will go down to the final day after a huge victory over Europa League finalists Man Utd.

Tom Gott
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