Why the Cavaliers are dominating this throwback series against the Magic
The Cavaliers have stifled the Magic's offense, holding Orlando under 90 points in both Games 1 and 2. ...
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Is Embiid right about a 76ers comeback? Five reasons for optimism in Philly
Joel Embiid is hobbled with a balky left knee and Philly's role players aren't scoring. But are the 76ers actually ... fine? ...
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Why the Lions gave St. Brown, Sewell a record-breaking $162M in guaranteed money
The Lions spent big to keep 2021 draftees Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell in Detroit through 2028. ...
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National championship or bust? Why coaching Kentucky men, Tennessee women is so tough
These are supposed to be dream jobs for many college basketball coaches. And yet, top candidates turned down the opportunity to lead Kentucky men's and Tennessee women's basketball. Why? ...
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Euro 2024 squad check-in: How the big contenders are looking
We take a look at the leading contenders to win Euro 2024 to see how they are shaping up, how their squad is looking and pick out the rising stars. ...
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How Barcelona's rescheduled match helps Real Madrid in Champions League
A week after losing El Clasico, Barcelona's rearranged LaLiga match against Valencia could help Real Madrid's bid for a 15th Champions League crown. ...
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'It all started with Elly': How the Reds plan to win big around MLB's most exciting player
Elly De La Cruz and his team are looking to turn the shortstop's style into a little more substance. ...
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MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 one month into the season?
One red-hot team is inching closer to a top-five debut this week, while an AL power continues to slip down our list. ...
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'There's a common theme with all these guys that are going down': Pitchers weigh in on MLB’s injury epidemic
The rate of pitchers getting hurt has reached a tipping point. Here's what those in the game have to say about the problem -- and potential solutions. ...
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Heat let it fly, torch Celts from deep in G2 upset
Miami caught fire Wednesday night by hitting a playoff franchise-record 23 3-pointers to even the series at 1-1. ...
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Reid edges Monk in closest-ever NBA 6th Man vote
Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night. ...
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Mining the MLB cellar for fantasy baseball gold
Tristan H. Cockcroft searches for fantasy value from MLB cellar dwellers. ...
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Keefe: Marchand making 'art' of dodging penalties
Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe called it "unbelievable" what Bruins forward Brad Marchand was able to do in Boston's 4-2 win over Toronto in Game 3 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series on Wednesday. ...
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Angels dispute controversial review in loss to O's
Replay review of an initial out call on Jo Adell's attempted steal of second base with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning was not overturned, resulting in the Angels' 6-5 loss to the Orioles. ...
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Newgarden stripped of win for software violation
Josef Newgarden's win in IndyCar's season-opening race at St. Petersburg was disqualified Wednesday because Team Penske manipulated its push-to-pass system during the race, making Pato O'Ward the winner. ...
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Bengals DE Hendrickson requests to be traded
Bengals three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson wants more long-term security than the team has offered and has requested to be traded, his agent confirmed to ESPN. ...
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Film don't lie: Lakers bemoan G2 shooting woes
The Lakers were encouraged by the shots they did get during their Game 2 loss to Denver but weren't happy with the outcome of those shots. ...
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Bears unveil $5B proposal for new dome stadium
The Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5 billion proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as part of a major project that would transform the city's lakefront. ...
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As Liverpool run out of steam, title hopes evaporate at Everton for Klopp's farewell
Klopp said he'd leave Liverpool at the end of the season, but it appears his players have already switched off as a loss at Everton practically ends their title hopes. ...
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