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When ESPN airs the NBA Finals next season, Doris Burke won’t be a part of the broadcast. The network is demoting Burke from its NBA Finals broadcast team in favor of Tim Legler.Burke, 60, provided NBA Finals coverage at the network the past two seasons. When she was first elevated into the role in 2023, Burke became the first woman to serve as a game analyst during a championship series in one of the four major sports in North America.AdvertisementBurke worked the Finals in June alongside long-time play-by-play announcer Mike Breen and former NBA star Richard Jefferson. Both men are…

Footage is doing the rounds on social media of the self-professed former 19-0, 19 KO’s ‘heavyweight GOAT’ taking a first-round knee for the count. Christopher Lovejoy’s latest defeat has once again exposed the myth behind his status with hard evidence posted by rival Shannon Briggs. Andrew Satterfield (9-8-1, 6 KOs) stopped the 41-year-old American inside a round after taking a knee from a shot that didn’t appear to land flush. The sequence was captured and posted online by Briggs, who wasted no time tearing into Lovejoy for quitting under minimal pressure. The Myth of a Heavyweight GOAT Briggs, the former…

This article is part of the annual Fantasy Court series. Don’t forget to check out  “The Case AGAINST Ashton Jeanty” for the opposing view. Opening Statement Good morning, Your Honor, members of the jury, and welcome to another edition of Fantasy Court. Throughout this trial, I will present compelling evidence and a clear narrative that will substantiate my claim beyond any doubt. I am confident that you, the jury, and the fantasy court as a whole will see the truth in my case and deliver a fair and just verdict. Thank you for your attention. Drafting an unproven rookie in the first…

Getty Images Newly engaged couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted at Thursday’s college football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Nebraska Cornhuskers. The game hosted Swift and Kelce’s first public appearance since getting engaged on Tuesday.Swift and Kelce arrived Thursday evening at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, home of Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs. Travis Kelce’s brother and “New Heights” podcast co-host, Jason Kelce, was also present. Swift and Travis Kelce were last spotted publicly at Sunday’s red carpet for “The Kingdom.” Cincinnati, the alma mater of both Kelce brothers, posted a video of Swift arriving for the game.  Since…

Denice Zamboanga suffered a crushing blow to her championship plans when medical issues forced her withdrawal from ONE 173. She must postpone her first title defense against Ayaka Miura due to health concerns beyond her control. Zamboanga was scheduled to defend her ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title against Miura at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on November 16 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 28-year-old Filipina announced her withdrawal via social media Thursday evening. Zamboanga captured interim gold with a second-round TKO victory over Alyona Rassohyna at ONE Fight Night 27 in January. She earned undisputed status four…

Aug 28, 2025, 09:42 PM ETCHICAGO — White Sox first baseman Miguel Vargas left Thursday’s loss to the New York Yankees in the fifth inning with a left wrist contusion three innings after hitting his first career grand slam.Vargas is scheduled to have an MRI on Friday. It’s not known how long he’ll be sidelined.Vargas was hurt while trying to stretch for Curtis Mead’s wide throw from just behind third base on a chopper by Aaron Judge. It appeared Judge’s left leg struck Vargas’ left (glove) hand as he ran to first. Vargas’ glove fell off as he crumpled to…

Fox and YouTube TV announced a renewal of their carriage agreement on Thursday, ending a dispute that could have left subscribers to the streaming platform without access to sports content as the college football and NFL seasons begin.The renewal is for the full portfolio of Fox networks, including the Fox broadcast network, Fox News, FS1 and the Big Ten Network. Financial terms were not disclosed, nor was the length of the deal, and a Fox spokesperson told The Athletic that there were “no further details to share” at this time.YouTube announced the deal in a blog post on Thursday.“We’re happy…

Dillon Danis wants to get revenge on Islam Makhachev after their scuffle at UFC 229 in 2018, and could hop into the cage later this year to make it happen.Renowned troll Danis has been noticeably on his best behavior during fight week for his MMA return on Saturday night against Warren Spencer. But he bossed the microphone at a press conference last night that featured legends like Darren Till, Tony Ferguson and Luke Rockhold. He has been told by UFC boss Hunter Campbell that he must get active in order to earn a dream deal with the promotion. And it’s…

Aug 29, 2025, 02:53 AM ETTrent Alexander-Arnold could face a frosty reception at Anfield after the Champions League draw threw up a fascinating reunion.Alexander-Arnold is set to return to boyhood club Liverpool after he left earlier this summer, initially agreeing a free transfer before Real Madrid paid a fee of £8.5million ($11.5m) to accelerate the move ahead of the Club World Cup.Many Liverpool fans were left upset that the 26-year-old allowed his contract to run down, and he was booed by some during his final few appearances for the club with which he won two Premier League titles, the Champions…

Santana, 39, has not hit well this season and the Guards let him go to free up playing time for others