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'This is so exhausting': The Knicks' season as told by Ben Stiller's social media

Ben Stiller's routine is simple. When the New York Knicks are playing, he clears his schedule and tries to be home.

He doesn't make dinner plans on game nights. Stiller guesses that might be the definition of "being maybe a little too into it." When not sitting courtside at Madison Square Garden, his preference is simply watching the team alone.

"I can then ... shout or scream at the screen or whatever," Stiller told ESPN. "And I find when I'm watching the game in public, I start releasing sou
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'A city like no other': New York Mets unveil City Connect uniforms

The New York Mets unveiled their City Connect uniforms Friday.

The look will debut April 27 against the St. Louis Cardinals and will then be worn for every Saturday home game except Darryl Strawberry's jersey retirement on June 1.

The inspiration of the uniform relates to the "concrete jungle, the strength and grit" that is the fabric of New York and a "city like no other," according to the team's news release. The color of the uniform is also a nod to the concrete jungle.

Andy Goldberg, Mets
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Philadelphia Phillies celebrate the city's rich heritage with City Connect uniforms

The Philadelphia Phillies unveiled their City Connect uniforms Friday -- a modern look that's intended to celebrate the city's rich history, while appealing to a younger audience.

The reveal is the first in a line of nine Major League Baseball teams that will have a new City Connect uniform this season. It will debut on the field on April 12.

"We are excited and honored to be the first team this season to officially unveil our City Connect uniform, which features a new modern design that repre
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Miles Myerscough-Harris recreates Swedish soccer team's photo with 127-year-old camera

Miles Myerscough-Harris had a simple task: recreate a 100-year-old team photo of the AIK soccer club. His main piece of equipment, a No. 4 Cartridge Kodak camera made in 1897, added a layer of complexity to that assignment.

Days prior to AIK's match against Örebro SK on Feb. 18, the club released a special kit to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Allsvenskan, Sweden's first division, which AIK plays in. Players donned the kits before the game against Karlberg as Myerscough-Harris prepare
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'Like a store on wheels': Meet Travis Kelce and Dak Prescott's custom suit tailor

After the Cincinnati Bengals clinched a spot in Super Bowl LVI, Tom Marchitelli had one thing on his mind.

"I spent the first 24 hours after he clinched the AFC title, reaching out to everyone I could. How can I get in contact with Joe Burrow?" Marchitelli told ESPN.

In 2014, Marchitelli left his job as a hedge fund accountant to become a custom menswear designer for athletes. By Super Bowl LVI, he had worked with top players such as Travis Kelce, Dak Prescott and Rob Gronkowski, tailoring his
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Artists celebrate Kobe Bryant with 639 (and counting) worldwide murals

LOS ANGELES -- On the day of Kobe Bryant's death in Jan. 2020, the plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena overflowed with people. Fans placed tributes everywhere. Flowers covered the ground. Tears replaced words.

A stunned silence overcame the venue's entertainment complex as it offered a place for Bryant fans to pay their respects and grieve together. In the hours and days after his passing, Los Angeles Lakers and Bryant fans found comfort in another avenue -- art.

In a Miami neighborhood, Gustavo
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Chiefs-Dolphins wild-card game projected to be fourth coldest in NFL postseason history

The Kansas City Chiefs' road to consecutive Super Bowls begins Saturday against the Miami Dolphins in chilly fashion.

The forecast for Saturday night is projected to reach minus-5 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the Weather Channel, which would make it the coldest ever football game in Kansas City. If the game were held in Miami, temperatures would reach a low of 62 degrees with a 30% chance of rain.

There's never been a football game in Kansas City that has reached negative temperatures. The
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Who owns the Austin Reaves-jersey wearing courtside pup at Lakers game?

Brodie, a service dog wearing an Austin Reaves jersey, captures the attention of Mike Breen before showing off his dance moves during a break. (0:32)

The Los Angeles Lakers had a furry guest courtside at Monday night's game -- Brodie the dog, an 80-pound goldendoodle.

Wearing an Austin Reaves jersey on-and-off and shifting from sitting in his owner's lap to laying under him, Brodie caught the attention of celebrities and players.

He became the fan of the night at Crypto.com Arena, or as his o
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Meet the artist who designs your favorite goalie's mask in a barn in Sweden

Many years ago, moos and oinks filled this bright red barn.

Set in the countryside of Sweden in Sävsjö, it served as an integral part of a farm owned by Swedish artist David Gunnarsson's grandfather. Now, the barn is the dedicated area where Gunnarsson paints the masks of some of the NHL's top goaltenders.

He's set up over a thousand square feet for his painting supplies. Airbrushes and paint dominate spaces where cows and pigs once roamed. He made it clear that there aren't any animals around
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By the numbers: Jayden Daniels' historic Heisman Trophy-winning season

LSU QB Jayden Daniels is the winner of the 2023 Heisman Trophy and credits his journey to taking home the award. (5:58)

After a historic season, LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels is the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner.

Daniels becomes the third ever Heisman winner from LSU, joining Joe Burrow (2019) and Billy Cannon (1959), and second Tigers quarterback all-time. He had 3,500 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards this season, becoming the first SEC player to do so since Johnny Manziel in 2012.
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Magic Johnson joins Jordan, Tiger and LeBron as fourth athlete to become billionaire

NBA Hall of Famer and businessman Earvin "Magic" Johnson is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes.

Johnson joins Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tiger Woods as the fourth athlete to earn billionaire status. Earlier this year, he added a minority stake in the Washington Commanders to his portfolio. He also has a 2.3% stake in the Los Angeles Dodgers and minority ownership of LAFC and Los Angeles Sparks.

Forbes estimates Johnson's net worth to be $1.2 billion as a result of his stakes i
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Remembering Kobe Bryant's iconic Drew League game: 'It was magical'

Dino Smiley still remembers the details of the 2011 phone call.

Then commissioner of the Drew League, Los Angeles’ top pro-am basketball league, Smiley had seen his fair share of NBA professionals play during the league’s 38-year history.

With the NBA in a lockout and facilities closed, basketball stars had flocked to pro-ams across the country to stay in shape. Kevin Durant and LeBron James had already stopped by the Drew League that summer, putting on memorable performances.

James’ sheer si
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No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama has more lows than highs in NBA Summer League debut

No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama has more lows than highs in NBA Summer League debut

LAS VEGAS — It’s been just over nine months since Victor Wembanyama’s eye-opening performances in Henderson, Nevada. His 73 combined points in two exhibition games left scouts' mouths watering over the chance to draft him.

The question then was who would end up selecting Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick — the San Antonio Spurs won those honors in the draft lottery — and how good he actually could be in the N
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NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus wrestles shark in ocean, prompting criticism

NFL mega agent Drew Rosenhaus has negotiated more than $8 billion worth of contracts during his career. But no battle may have been as challenging as the one he participated in this week.

On a fishing trip with Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, Rosenhaus decided to wrestle a shark in the water.

Rosenhaus posted the encounter on Twitter on Tuesday, captioning it: "Went fishing with ⁦@cheetah⁩ today and decided to get up close to this Dusky Shark."

He swam toward the shark and grabbed its ta
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How rookie Bobby Miller saved the Dodgers' injury-riddled starting rotation

LOS ANGELES – When Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller steps on the mound, there’s a certain aura around him. Each pitch is with confidence. Each step comes with purpose. Each motion of the arm more times than not results in a quality offering.

“Every time he steps on the mound, it's a presence,” Dodgers outfielder David Peralta said. “Like, ‘Hey, I'm the best here.’ And that's the kind of attitude that you have to have.”

So far in his young career, the 24-year-old's production reaffirms that attitud
Lakers Nation •

Lakers Vs. Nuggets Game 1 Preview: Looking To Steal Another Opening Game On Road

The Los Angeles Lakers open up the 2023 Western Conference Finals on the road against the Denver Nuggets.

It is the Lakers’ 23rd appearance in the Conference Finals, the most in NBA history. Of those appearances, the Lakers have faced the Nuggets three times, their second-most common opponent. L.A. has never lost to Denver on their quest for an NBA Finals appearance.

Everyone is available for the Lakers except center Mo Bamba, who is out with a left ankle injury. For Denver, Jamal Murray is li
Daily Trojan •

How Rayah Marshall went from South Central to USC phenom

There’s a summer in Atlanta that Lynwood High School girls’ basketball coach Ellis Barfield can’t get out of his head.

His Nike Elite Youth Basketball Team, the Calstorm Knights, was playing club ball in 2019. It was a grueling trip, with three tournaments in 10 days and a game played almost every day.

The Knights prevailed, advancing to the Nike Tournament of Champions championship game. Playing a physical team from Maryland, Barfield’s team fell behind early.

A future McDonald’s All-America
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USC upsets No. 19 Auburn behind stingy defense

Midway through the first half of USC’s men’s basketball game Sunday, the Trojan Marching Band had one task — play the Fight Song during a timeout.

It’s a simple assignment that the band is fully capable of, having practiced hundreds of times before. There was just one problem: Auburn fans had their own chant to sing.


As the marching band performed Fight On, traveling Auburn fans overshadowed the noise with their War Eagle chant. The uproar dominated Galen Center, as Auburn fans in opposite c
Daily Trojan •

Caleb Williams wins the 2022 Heisman award

When sophomore quarterback Caleb Williams arrived in Los Angeles last February, much of the USC program was in a crisis.

The Trojans were coming off their fourth-worst winning percentage in 101 seasons. Even with his splashy hire, Head Coach Lincoln Riley was in the midst of a major program overhaul. Roster turnover was imminent and a program that seemed to be losing its fire needed a spark.

In came former five-star recruit Williams, the ultimate firework USC needed to bring it back to relevan
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Inside the superstitions of USC athletes

It’s the middle of a match and women’s tennis sophomore Isabelle Lee is exhausted. Every step slowly becomes a struggle. With each point that passes, it’s more of the same — frustration that it won’t end sooner.

Tennis matches are often grueling, a marathon that can last up to three hours, testing you physically and mentally. The latter part is as important as the former.

When Lee approaches the bench to rest in between games, she finds the water in her bag and takes exactly four sips: no more
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Recap: Lakers Win First Road Game Of Season As LeBron James Returns Against Spurs

Persistent third-quarter woes have been the bane of the Los Angeles Lakers 2022-23 season, and Friday night in San Antonio was no different. It came around just like Groundhog Day.

Entering the contest, Los Angeles had not won a road game all season. BET365 had the Lakers as three-point road favorites, which moved to five points late when the team announced that LeBron James would be playing. The moneyline to begin the game had Los Angeles at -155 and San Antonio at +130.

In his first game bac
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One-on-one with USC basketball head coach Andy Enfield

The last time USC basketball was on the court it was heartbreak.

Less than ten seconds remained in the first round of March Madness. Seventh-seed USC and tenth-seed Miami were all square at 66. Hurricanes guard Charlie Moore was at the line for two free throws with a chance to take the lead.

He hit them both then Isaiah Mobley launched a pass to half court for Drew Peterson. Peterson took two dribbles then his half-court heave for the win just bounced off the front iron, sending the Trojans ho
Daily Trojan •

More than 42: USC's favorite athlete barber

The energy pops out when you walk into Flower Street Barbers. Everything is strategic in the setup — from the placement of the TVs to the barring hip-hop music bouncing off the walls.

Look up above the TV to the left and see Drake London’s jersey. On the right is Drake Jackson’s jersey. Take a seat in the small, black, high-density memory foam chair, and you’re in one of the most popular seats around — the same spot USC football Head Coach Lincoln Riley got his first Los Angeles haircut. But, t
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How one game turned into 362 straight: The story of USC's most psychotic fan

You walk near the South Lawn of the Coliseum near Exposition Park Drive, excited for the game. There’s the familiar “Hot dog, hot dog” exclamations as a vendor bangs their spatula on the grill. The idea crosses your mind to buy one, but something in the distance catches the corner of your eye.

It’s a larger, grander grill with a master flipping burgers and engaging in small talk with fans. The tailgate, known as “Psychogate,” is hosted by Roy Nwaisser, a fan who has become as associated with US
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