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Philly's playoff exit raises a slew of questions -- and dramatically answered another
Injuries continue to haunt Joel Embiid and the 76ers as they exit the playoffs. But, behind Tyrese Maxey's rise and an offseason full of options, Philly has reasons for optimism.
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THE BUCKS STOP HERE
How a blockbuster trade and two coaching changes delivered another first-round exit in Milwaukee
Despite two coaching swaps and the addition of Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the postseason without a healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Pat Bev loses his cool, chucks ball at fan from Bucks bench
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LEAFS DOMINATE, TAKE GAME 6
Maple Leafs force Game 7 vs. Bruins behind Nylander's big night
Jim Montgomery on Bruins 1st-period struggles: 'It's unacceptable'
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PUTTING THE CITY ON HIS BACK
'Bryce is Philadelphia now': How a Vegas kid became the face of Philly sports
From his blue-collar upbringing to his love of local sports talk radio, Bryce Harper has made a connection with his chosen city like few others ever have.
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METS BEAT CUBS IN A THRILLER
Cubs-Mets gets a little wild in 11th thanks to thrilling play at the plate
Mets' Lindor rips a walk-off double down the left-field line
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COMMANDERS ALL-IN ON DANIELS
'It's easy to see why': How Jayden Daniels became the Commanders' new hope at QB
The selection of Daniels was months in the making. What sold Washington on making him the face of a new era in D.C.?
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EXPECTATIONS FOR CLARK
Be like Bird? What a good rookie season might look like for Caitlin Clark
Pass like Bird? Score like Taurasi? Caitlin Clark is hardly the first guard to go No. 1 in the draft. But she might someday also set the standard.
Clark discusses quick transition to WNBA after final game at Iowa
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