The Gold Cup winner will take home a hefty payout.
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Here are the players who bring Banana Ball to life.
LeBron James' son is back in action this week.
Players will earn more than double what they did last year for licensing their name image and likeness to appear in the game.
Coaching and the transfer portal are big additions in this year's game.
Shelton and Rodman have been a couple since March.
Joey "Jaws" Chestnut made his highly anticipated return to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025. Here's a look at his performance.
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"Jaws" claimed his 17th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title and got paid handsomely.
The Sporting News tracked updates and results from the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
The Chicagoan will have his work cut out for him on July 4 with the return of Chestnut.
The American was about to serve for the match when time was called.
One of F1's biggest stars could be on the move.
The 16-time champion had some major beef with Major League Eating in 2024.
The 76-year-old coach will no longer be on the sidelines for the Spurs.
The beloved performer was clearly shaken up as she was helped off the court.
Could there be a sequel to "F1: The Movie" coming soon?
New York fired Tom Thibodeau on June 3 and are searching for his replacement.
The Dodgers' ace looks fully recovered from Tommy John surgery in 2023.
The Sporting News tracked each pick made in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Hockey fans have supported the Gaudreau family through a difficult year.
Washington stepped away from the team indefinitely on June 20.
The draft returns to a familiar city, but it will look different than in years past
Here's when Cooper Flagg will be in action for the first time as an NBA player.
The Sporting News tracked the live results of the 2025 NBA Draft, from the start of Round 1 through pick No. 59.
The Blue Devils dominated the 2025 NBA Draft.
Even after the completion of the 2025 NBA Draft, there are still plenty of talented prospects available.
Toronto hopes the South Carolina product helps it get back to the postseason.
Boston has been shedding salary to get under the second luxury tax threshold.
In a Game 7 marred by Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles injury, the Thunder rolled past the Pacers to complete historic season.
The Pacers guard made an impact off the bench in Game 7, but it wasn't enough to beat OKC.
It was another struggle for Caitlin Clark and the Fever on Sunday.
The Buss family had owned the Lakers for 46 years.
The Yankees' offense has been abysmal over the last three games.
The Sporting News tracked Louisville vs. Coastal Carolina at the 2025 College World Series.
Alexander signed a one-year, $6 million deal with Baltimore.
Hogan was hospitalized with neck and back issues, but is reportedly doing well.
The Sporting News tracked Oregon State vs. Louisville at the 2025 College World Series.
Hurts continued his amazing year by tying the knot to his longtime girlfriend.
The Sporting News tracked live updates from Arkansas vs. Murray State.
The reigning NL MVP will take the mount for the Dodgers on Monday versus the Padres.
Here's when everyone will be teeing off on Saturday.
The 28 year old is making a serious run at the 2025 U.S. Open.
The Sporting News tracked the live score, updates and more from the 2025 UFL championship game between the Michigan Panthers and DC Defenders.
The Frenchman has struggled at times, but he did make some history on Friday.
Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen is off to a hot start at the 2025 U.S. Open.
Reed holed a double eagle on his second shot on the par-5 fourth hole.
A bogey-free Thursday at Oakmont has put him in the lead.
The 2019 U.S. Open winner is playing his best golf of 2025 at Oakmont.
Diggs' offseason exploits got a reaction from Patriots' coach Mike Vrabel at OTAs.
Jefferson is no stranger to basketball's biggest stage.
The "Roman Empire" demolished a ball for one of the longest homers ever officially recorded.
Sovereignty outlasted Journalism again, answering any questions of which horse is the top 3-year-old in horse racing.
Joseph was arrested and charged with DWI early Saturday morning.
Resale ticket prices have plummeted since the injury announcement.
The Sporting News is tracking every coaching change in the NHL as the offseason carousel begins.
The Indiana guard delivered in the clutch again, and the Korean broadcast was loving it.
Aaron Rodgers will be the fifth quarterback to start for the Steelers since Big Ben retired after the 2021-22 season.
The Gators have a special tradition to honor those battling pediatric cancer.
The Sporting News tracked the results from each round at the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, where Faizan Zaki emerged as the victor after a 2024 runner-up finish.
The Texas pitcher has a unique tie to the Fever star.
The second game of the WCWS did not disappoint, as defending champ Oklahoma needed some late-game heroics to get past Tennessee.
The league picked up a major investment from MLB on Thursday.
The 16-year-old clinched the Team TaylorMade Invitational with 6-under 66 in the final round.
The first baseman was hit by a pitch on Tuesday versus the Braves.
The winger left Game 4 early and did not return.
Rumors are swirling that the conference is breaking away from its governing body.
Nesmith rolled his right ankle in Game 3 and briefly exited the contest.
The Indiana guard's injury is proving the Clark Effect is real.
Kemp pleaded guilty to a second degree assault charge in his parking lot shooting case.
Manning and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian chose not to be featured this year.
The receivers are the stars of this year's video game.
The winner of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee will walk away with a nice cash prize, as well as major bragging rights.
Oklahoma City drafted both the Williams in 2022.
Darrell Doucette III is vouching for the real flag football players to compete in Los Angeles.
Clark has suffered a left quadriceps strain and will be out a minimum of two weeks.
Sporting News tracked the announcement of the 2025 NCAA regionals. Here are the complete results from the selection show.
New York has been the king of the comeback in the 2025 postseason.
The guard got into foul trouble again in Game 3, but he was clutch down the stretch.
Aaron Nesmith rolled his ankle on Jalen Brunson's foot after jumping to make a pass.
After consecutive bad performances, DeBoer will not pull his starter.
Tom Thibodeau is shaking things up down 0-2 to the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Hunter and Lenee tied the knot a month after he was selected No. 2 overall in the NFL Draft.
Larson is attempting to compete in both races in the same day.
Newgarden has won back-to-back Indy 500s, bringing in some nice cash.
Head coach Tom Thibodeau went with Mitchell Robinson over Karl-Anthony Towns for most of the fourth quarter vs. Pacers.
TNT's Kevin Harlan made the most of a funny moment during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals
The stars showed up to Madison Square Garden for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.
After two great playoff series to open the postseason, Julius Randle has struggled vs. OKC.
Things got chippy in the first quarter of Thursday's game between the Fever and Dream.
Brendan Shanahan's contract was not renewed after 11 seasons as team president.
Aaron Nesmith set the table for the Pacers stunning Game 1 comeback with unreal shooting display.
Tyrese Haliburton completely stunned the Knicks in Game 1 — and made sure to let them know.
The stars showed up to Madison Square Garden for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The Nuggets center still made some history by finishing second in the 2025 NBA MVP voting.
SGA earned himself a huge payday by winning MVP.
The two guards have a rivalry dating back to last season.
The Belichick-Hudson saga continues.
Kelly thinks the first-round pick needs to ditch the Michael Myers pose.
The Fever-Sky matchup on WNBA opening weekend did numbers for ESPN.
The team honored the native South Sider at Rate Field in a unique way.
Mr. Irrelevant is now one of the highest-paid players in the NFL. Here are the details of Brock Purdy's contract extension with the 49ers.
The 42-year-old is in contention to win for the first time on the PGA Tour at the PGA Championship.
Jaylen Brown played the final month of the season with a significant knee injury.
The new-look Fever opened the season with a dominant showing against rival Chicago.
The Sporting News tracked Caitlin Clark's performance in Indiana's WNBA season opener against Chicago.
There will not be a Triple Crown winner in 2025.
Paige Bueckers had an up-and-down performance in WNBA debut on Friday night.
Thunderstorms on Friday night could make for some sloppy conditions on race day.
In a unique partnership, PGA golfer Jhonattan Vegas is sponsored by MLB.
Jamal Murray battled through illness to help Denver force a Game 7 on Thursday night.
Here is a complete breakdown of the Chiefs' 2025 schedule, including dates, start times, and analysis for all 17 games.
Here is a complete breakdown of the Rams' 2025 schedule, including dates, start times, and analysis for all 17 games.
Here is a complete breakdown of the Texans' 2025 schedule, including dates, start times, and analysis for all 17 games.
Here is a complete breakdown of the Dolphins' 2025 schedule, including dates, start times, and analysis for all 17 games.
The Knicks star met the Pacers star at WWE Smackdown last summer, foreshadowing a potential clash in the NBA playoffs.
The Eagles and Chiefs faced off in the Super Bowl to close last year, and they'll meet again in the 2025 regular season. Here are the details of the rematch.
King Henry gets a two-year, $30 million extension with $25 million guaranteed from Baltimore.
Sasaki will go on the shelf with a right shoulder impingement.
Tocchet and Philadelphia reportedly agreed to a five-year, $25 million deal.
The rivalry between McIlroy and DeChambeau has developed steadily over the last two seasons.
Xander Schauffele will look to defend his title beginning Thursday morning.
Rose and Jackson will be reinstated after they received lifetime bans under previous comisioners.
The minority owner will be suspended for a series of offensive social media posts made on Sunday night.
Hendrickson's contract dispute with the team just get even messier.
The former Grizzlies player is being investigated for an incident that allegedly occurred in September.
The high-flying dunk contest champion will be in a broadcast role as the NBA returns to NBC.
The Sporting News has you covered before the NFL schedule release on May 14.
Indiana built the largest halftime lead in NBA postseason history.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from the 2025 NCAA softball selection show as the tournament bracket is complete.
Black was fired after the Rockies went 7-33 to begin the season.
TNT had some technical difficulties that disrupted fans viewing Game 3.
The Sporting News tracked live results as Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, competed for the Miss Maine pageant title.
Some postgame trash talk almost turned heated after the Wolves' Game 3 win over the Warriors.
The Warriors went 0-5 from deep in the first half playing without Stephen Curry
The fifth-round pick spoke with reporters at Browns minicamp on Saturday.
The Saints don't have any other veteran options with Derek Carr calling it quits.
Before Game 1 on Tuesday, Butler hadn't played in Minnesota since November 2021.
The two Warriors players have had some comical banter since Butler joined the team.
Golden will be the fourth highest-paid coach in the country by average annual value.
From Bill Self and John Calipari to Dan Hurley and Tom Izzo, the 2025 NCAA Tournament field is filled with the highest earners in the country.
The Arizona product will follow the greatest statistical kicker in franchise history.
The former Oregon Duck channeled the help of some avian friends to foreshadow his draft spot.
The deal was agreed to during the NFL Combine and terms were finalized on Monday
Popovich will be moving to a role in the Spurs' front office after 29 seasons as head coach.
The Michigan head coach will miss two games after the school instituted a self-imposed ban for his role in obstructing the Connor Stalions investigation.
The Sporting News tracked live scores and highlights from Game 7 between the Warriors and Rockets.
Curry had a quiet first half in Game 7 against the Rockets, but he scored 19 in the second half to help the Warriors close things out.
Caitlin Clark returned to her alma mater to make her WNBA preseason debut against the Brazilian national team, and she didn't disappoint.
The Sporting News has the latest on Caitlin Clark ahead of the WNBA preseason.
There is a trophy given to the tournament's winner, but the most coveted prize in golf is the Masters Green Jacket.
Multiple prospects received prank calls during the NFL Draft.
Iisalo is the first head coach from Finland in NBA history.
The seven-time national champion gave a seven-minute speech before handing things over to the 47th President.
The four-time world champion welcomed his first child on Friday
John Haliburton is paying the price for his altercation with Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Pacers' win in Game 5 of their first-round series with Milwaukee.
The former Patriots players are coming to Belichick and Hudson's defense.
The civil lawsuit in Mecklenburg County seeks $100,000 in damages.
The two-time Pro Bowler and Bronx rapper appear to have made their romance official.
Carter was just one among a number of players to receive prank calls during the Draft.
The interview, which aired Sunday, took an unexpected turn.
Hudson reportedly played an "instrumental role" in stopping the production, "related to her request to be heavily involved in the project.”
Ulbrich's son, Jax, was responsible for the prank call to Sanders during the NFL Draft.
Walt Frazier has fond memories of the postseason at Madison Square Garden as a player and broadcaster, but he could soon be nothing more than a spectator at Knicks playoff games.
The mural in downtown Los Angeles depicting Bryant and his daughter was graffitied over.
Max Homa's former caddie hopes he can provide a jolt for the slumping Morikawa.
The running back can sign with any team until training camps open in July, but Los Angeles will retain his exclusive negotiating rights after that.
Hudson appears to be increasingly more involved with the UNC football program.
The Sporting News tracked results for the 2025 NFL Draft from the start of Round 1 through pick No. 257.
The Colts picked Riley Leonard in the sixth round at No. 189 overall, adding the Notre Dame alum to a crowded QB room.
The Browns finally selected Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he'll now join a crowded QB room.
Bech continues to play for his older brother after his tragic death on New Year's Day in New Orleans.
The former Texas quarterback could hear his name called on Day 2.
Shedeur Sanders is watching the draft from Texas, but he's still dressing for the occasion.
Trevor will follow his brother to the NFL, with the support of his two sisters.
Jimmy Butler went down hard after being undercut by Amen Thompson on a rebound attempt, forcing him out of the Game 2 and leaving his status for the rest of the series in question.
Milroe is not projected by many to go in the first round, meaning he could be on camera quite a bit on Thursday.
Ward had a long and winding path in college to become a consensus top five draft pick
Which team will take a chance on the oft-injured cornerback?
Dart is a prospect who has improved his draft stock in recent months. Where will he be selected?
Hunter is determined to play every snap of every NFL game, splitting time evenly between wide receiver and cornerback.
The former "Good Morning Football" personality will be contributing to ESPN's coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Shedeur Sanders dropped a hit single last year that was played after touchdowns at Colorado.
For the second year in a row, fans will have a third option for following the NFL Draft on ESPN.
Edwards had some choice words for Lakers fans on Saturday that will cost him
The Sporting News is here with a guide to the 2025 NFL Draft location.
The Sporting News tracked live results and updates from the 2025 Boston Marathon.
DeRozan was involved in a physical altercation at a sushi restaurant in Calabasas, California.
The MVP contender represents the iconic franchise as "Gilgeousaurus."
The legendary Spurs coach reportedly suffered another health scare on Tuesday.
The ESPN "First Take" host and Suns owner have been going at each other for the last two days.
A new Gatorade commercial with a star-studded lineup will premiere during the NBA Playoffs.
Darren Waller is back with another single, this time with a happier tone.
Ja Morant has a new "grenade" celebration ready as the Grizzlies get set to take on the Warriors in the NBA Play-In Tournament
The Sporting News tracked live results and highlights from the 2025 WNBA Draft. Here's the complete list of all 38 picks from the draft and more.
Meet the women's basketball phenom from France garnering comparisons to "The Alien."
The U.S. vice president appeared to have some trouble handling Ohio State's championship trophy.
The former LSU wide receiver declared for the 2025 NFL Draft in December.
Rory McIlroy has earned quite the bit of cash thanks to his excellence on the golf course.
It's been 11 years since McIlroy won a major championship, and the emotion came pouring out after winning the Masters on Sunday.
Relive the drama of Rory McIlroy's up-and-down — but ultimately triumphant — Sunday at the Masters.
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