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The unprecedented stand Josh Hader took after arbitration loss
The inside story of the usage rules Houston's closer set before a team would commit to him long term.
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SIZING UP THE CONFERENCE FINALS
Experts predict Celtics-Pacers, Wolves-Mavs conference finals and series MVPs
Which teams will reach the NBA Finals? Our experts make their picks for each conference finals matchup and each series' MVP.
Celtics, Mavs, Wolves and Pacers are most comparable to which NBA champs?
How the 2024 conference finalists mirror the 1995 Houston Rockets and others.
Will the Tatum/Brown-era Celtics finally prove their toughness?
Historically, when the Celtics have been great, they win -- and win fast. All Celtics superstars win titles -- except (so far) the group led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Shannon Sharpe: Celtics will not get easier path than what they have now
JADEN RASHADA NIL LAWSUIT
The Gators, a top QB and a $13.85 million NIL deal gone wrong: What to know and what's next
The former ESPN 300 QB sued Florida over a $13.85 million NIL deal. What's next in this saga? Our reporters break it down.
CHRONICLING THE ABUSE
Vinicius Jr. timeline: 16 times Real Madrid star was racially abused by fans
On May 21 2023, Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinicius Jr. was racially abused at Valencia, sparking global outrage. Yet it was far from the only incident he's endured.
NFL OFFSEASON
Who will be the best NFL rookies this season? We projected the top five performers in 10 stat areas
Let's take a look at which first-year players -- from J.J. McCarthy to Jared Verse -- could put up huge numbers in 2024.
Best fits for 14 top free agents -- and where one trade candidate
Where should Michael Thomas, Ryan Tannehill and Justin Simmons go? Who should trade for Tee Higgins?
ASSESSING CLARK, FEVER
Why Andraya Carter is excited for future of Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark drops 17 points, but Fever fall short vs. Sun
'I COULD SEE HIS NUMBER IN THE RAFTERS'
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Chris Kreider establishing his place among all-time Rangers playoff greats
When the games matter most, the veteran forward has mattered most. We check in with Mark Messier, Ryan Callahan and others on Kreider's legacy.
OILERS ADVANCE
Oilers survive late Canucks surge to win Game 7, reach West finals
The Oilers' playoff run continues to the conference finals
The superstars showed up for Edmonton -- but it wasn't all Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
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- Projecting NFL rookie stat leaders
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Xander Schauffele birdies 18th hole to win PGA Championship
Needing a birdie to win the PGA Championship, Xander Schauffele comes up clutch as his putt circles the hole before going in.
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Ranking the top 12 NBA players through two rounds of playoffs
Young stars of the Wolves and Thunder both land in the top three of the playoffs' most valuable players (ranked by the numbers). Who else joins them?
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Best NFL team fits for remaining free agents, trade candidates
Where should Michael Thomas, Ryan Tannehill and Justin Simmons sign? Who should trade for Tee Higgins? Let's find team fits for 15 players.
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Offseason keys for NHL teams, including draft, free agency
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
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Ranked: The 15 best Premier League teams to lose the title
Unless the Premier League's final matchday is a shock, Arsenal will finish second, becoming one of the best-ever teams not to win the title. Who joins them in a ranking of best non-winners?
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Inside K.C. Chiefs' Derrick Nnadi's quest to save shelter dogs
Since the 2019-20 season, Nnadi has paid adoption fees for more than 500 dogs, and will do more this season.
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Are Phillies, Dodgers or Braves the National League's best team?
A powerhouse trio has emerged at the top of the National League standings. We debate which team is best -- and which will be come October.
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Inside the return of EA Sports College Football video game
From mascots to cheers to a stadium waterfall: Why authenticity was at the center of bringing the game back after an 11-year hiatus.
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Why the Jets, Aaron Rodgers will win the Super Bowl
Elite defense? Improved offense? Aaron Rodgers back from injury? Things are lining up for New York to be a real Super Bowl title contender.
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