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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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Stephen A.: Tyrese Maxey now face of Sixers franchise

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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.

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Pat Bev loses his cool, chucks ball at fan from Bucks bench

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Stephen A.: Pat Bev's actions are inexcusable

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Why Stephen A. thinks the Bucks should trade Damian Lillard

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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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PGA TOUR: CJ CUP BYRON NELSON

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Raul Pereda sinks ace on long par 3

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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.

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LEAFS DOMINATE, TAKE GAME 6

Maple Leafs force Game 7 vs. Bruins behind Nylander's big night

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Jim Montgomery on Bruins 1st-period struggles: 'It's unacceptable'

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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.?

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EXPECTATIONS FOR CLARK

WNBA PRESEASON STARTS FRIDAY

Caitlin Clark isn't the first guard to go No. 1; here's how she might compare

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.

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Clark sports a chain at her Indiana Fever photo shoot

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EVALUATING U.S. TALENT

Ranking the top 50 USMNT players on club form: ESPN's Player Performance Index returns

The USMNT Player Performance Index returns to rank the top 50 U.S. national team players and scientifically rate their club form.

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