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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – AUGUST 19: A Chicago Bears helmet sits on the turf prior to the start of a preseason game between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts on August 19, 2023 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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2025 NFL Draft: Is it a bad year to have the No. 1 overall pick?

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Lakers assign Bronny James to G League affiliate South Bay

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Kirk Herbstreit announces death of beloved dog Ben after cancer battle

ESPN and Amazon announcer Kirk Herbstreit shared that his beloved golden retriever, Ben, died after a battle with cancer.

UConn to face Louisville in historic 2025 Armed Forces Classic

UConn and Louisville will become the first women’s basketball teams to play in the Armed Forces Classic when they square off at Ramstein Air Base in Germany next November.

NASCAR at Phoenix: Schedule, watch info, picks for Cup Championship Race

The 2024 NASCAR season wraps up this weekend with the championship race in Phoenix. Here’s the schedule, watch info and more for the event.

Sixers star Tyrese Maxey expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury

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NFL player turned award-winning celebrity chef shot in Maryland

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