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'That's all we've known growing up': Chippiness fueling Magic's playoff run
The Magic must rely more on what got them back into their first-round series -- - physicality and a bit of trash-talking.
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PLAYOFF TAKEAWAYS
Stanley Cup playoff lessons: Maybe just don't give the Oilers a power play?
With much of the opening round in the books, here are the top takeaways that will influence the next set of matchups through to the Cup Final.
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
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LAKERS FIRE HAM
Shelburne: Ham fell short of Lakers' high expectations
McAfee wonders if JJ Redick could be Lakers' next coach
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
Stephen A.: Pat Bev's actions are inexcusable
Why Stephen A. thinks the Bucks should trade Damian Lillard
COMMANDERS ALL-IN ON DANIELS
Why the Commanders were 'unanimous' on picking Jayden Daniels at No. 2
The selection of Daniels was months in the making. What sold Washington on making him the face of a new era in D.C.?
PGA TOUR: CJ CUP BYRON NELSON
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Matt Wallace drives the green on Par-4 14th hole
PUTTING THE CITY ON HIS BACK
'That resonates with the fan base': How blue-collar Bryce Harper became beloved in Philadelphia
From his blue-collar upbringing to his love of local sports talk radio, Harper has made a connection with his chosen city like few others ever have.
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- Lakers fire Ham after 2 postseason appearances
- Sources: Clips look to lock up Lue with extension
- Rodgers to have no restrictions when OTAs start
- Clark's home debut moved up due to Pacers win
- Sources: NBA, books in talks after Porter scandal
- Giannis: Wasn't nearing return before Bucks exit
- Source: Dolphins, OBJ agree on 1-year contract
- Beverley to 'be better' after fan, media incidents
- Reid's first 2025 NFL mock draft
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Cubs-Mets gets a little wild in 11th thanks to crazy play at the plate
Omar Narvaez initially misses the tag on Nick Madrigal at home, but Madrigal hesitates, allowing Narvaez to tag him out.
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2025 NFL mock draft: Reid's early first-round predictions
Jordan Reid makes way-too-early predictions for every pick of next year's first round, including a landing spot for Shedeur Sanders.
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Early MLB takeaways: Best and worst teams, umpires, trends
What stands out a month into the season? Let's break down the biggest early trends -- and what they mean for the rest of 2024.
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2014 NBA redraft: Jokic or Embiid at No. 1, and who falls out of the lottery?
Jeremy Woo redrafts the 2014 NBA draft lottery, featuring the two best big men in the NBA in Nikola Jokic (No. 41 overall) and Joel Embiid (No. 3).
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Ranking college football transfers: Best players available in the portal
We're ranking the best players in the portal by past production and potential to contribute to a new team.
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Should teams trade up in the NFL draft? Lessons from past deals
Trading up isn't simply a pass/fail conversation, but there often is a clear winner. Here's what previous NFL draft deals can teach us.
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Inside the Coyotes' stunning move from Arizona to Utah
The franchise's relocation was somehow both lightning fast and painfully slow. Here's how it all fell apart in Arizona, and what lies ahead.
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The birth of the Nova Knicks
The "Nova Knicks" date back to 2016, inside a Villanova dorm room, centered around despising one specific teammate.
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Pat Tillman, his mom and the 20-year torment of a friendly fire death
Twenty years after Pat Tillman's death, his mom reflects on bad command decisions and false narratives.
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