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Lowe: What to expect from this Timberwolves-Nuggets clash of the titans
On paper, Minnesota and Denver are even. Here are the matchups, schemes and counters that will determine what should be an epic Western Conference battle.
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Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards' superstar turn
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UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg (Main Card)
The three-fight journey that got Steve Erceg to a flyweight title shot
Erceg's path to Saturday's opportunity is unprecedented, but the preparation has been a long time coming.
Mavs cruise past Clippers, advance to face OKC
Dallas spent trade season surrounding Luka with lob threats and it's working
The Mavericks might have dealt their way into the perfect supporting cast around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
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PUMPED ABOUT THE PREMIER LEAGUE
Ipswich fans storm the pitch to celebrate Premier League return
Ed Sheeran celebrates Ipswich's promotion
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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
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Who wins Game 7 of Bruins-Maple Leafs? Key players to watch, final score predictions
It all comes down to this. With two fan bases on edge, here are the critical factors for each club to win the decisive game Saturday.
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SERIES ENDERS AND EXTENDERS
Canucks lock up series vs. Predators on lone goal from Pius Suter in final minutes
Noah Hanifin breaks deadlock as Golden Knights force Game 7 vs. Stars
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UFL SCOREBOARD
SATURDAY'S GAMES
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PGA TOUR: CJ CUP BYRON NELSON
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16-year-old Kris Kim grabs birdie on Hole 2
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- Padres trade for Marlins batting champ Arraez
- Brady-backed Birmingham drops to third division
- Clark 'proud' after 21-point WNBA preseason debut
- George, Harden mum on future as Clips fall again
- Yanks' Cole takes next step, throws off mound
- Kyrie vanquishes Clips in 2nd half; Mavs move on
- Ipswich reaches EPL off back-to-back promotions
- Lakers fire Ham after 2 postseason appearances
- How to bet the Kentucky Derby
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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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ESPN 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.
Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire 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.
Illustration by ESPN 2014 NBA redraft: Jokic or Embiid at No. 1, and who falls out of the lottery?
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Jerome Miron/USA TODAY Sports 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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Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire 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.
Chris Gardner/Getty Images 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.
Illustration by ESPN The birth of the Nova Knicks
The "Nova Knicks" date back to 2016, inside a Villanova dorm room, centered around despising one specific teammate.
Mike Rynearson/USA TODAY Sports 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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