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Finnish 7-footer elevates Arkansas to No. 1 class

Five-star forward Miikka Muurinen has committed to Arkansas, giving John Calipari and the Razorbacks the No. 1 recruiting class in the country.

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Chelsea reach FA Cup final; Serie A facing another ref scandal; Arsenal win ugly; more

Chelsea advanced to the FA Cup final days after changing managers (again), but it's hardly proof of the club's "project" working. PLUS: Is Serie A heading for another referee scandal, and can Arsenal hang on in the English title race?

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Predicting the rest of the Dodgers' season from their first-month pace

110 wins? How much WAR for Shohei Ohtani? We use L.A.'s hot start to play over/under for the rest of 2026.

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Replacing the first round of the NFL draft: Who's up next in college football?

The teams that lost first-round players will be looking for the next man up. Here's who should take over for those 32 picks.

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Inside the NBA's 'foul up 3' strategy: A game-winning call or clutch-time saboteur?

Zach Kram studied years of NBA film to determine whether it works and its impact on basketball.

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Where every first-round series ranks, plus biggest questions

Where does every first-round series in the 2026 NBA playoffs rank so far? Plus, key questions and stock watch for upcoming free agents.

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Postdraft questions for all 32 NFL teams: What could A.J. Brown cost Pats? Did Raiders help Fernando Mendoza? Why Ty Simpson?

The 2026 NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.

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Should Man United stick with Michael Carrick, or go all-out for PSG's Luis Enrique?

Manchester United have settled on two candidates for the permanent manager's job at Old Trafford: Michael Carrick or a unicorn.

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The biggest shocks of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

From players overperforming or underperforming to powerless power plays to ... rotisserie chicken on the ice?

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How Porter Martone quickly transformed into a playoff hero for Philly

The rookie joined the team this spring after his college season concluded -- and has been lighting it up in the playoffs.

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Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Barça, Liverpool, Man Utd scout goal-of-the-season contender Godts

Many of Europe's biggest clubs had scouts present to see Ajax's Mika Godts score a goal worthy of the Puskás Award. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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LeBron says loss 'started with me,' cites turnovers

LeBron James shouldered the blame for the Lakers' 115-96 loss in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Rockets on Sunday after he racked up nearly as many turnovers (eight), as he did points (10) in the blowout.

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Oilers on brink after officials OK Ducks' OT goal

Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime -- a goal that required a lengthy review -- and the Anaheim Ducks pushed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of first-round elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4 on Sunday night at Honda Center.

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Minus Durant, Rockets stay alive with Game 4 win

Amen Thompson scored 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 and the Houston Rockets, playing without Kevin Durant, avoided elimination with a 115-96 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference playoff series Sunday night at Toyota Center.

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Wilson meets Banana Ball: Russell Wilson takes part in Savannah Bananas outing

The Super Bowl XLVIII-winning quarterback also took a swing for the Savannah Bananas and almost recorded a hit.

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Kopitar's 'extremely special' career ends in loss

After announcing his retirement in September, Kings captain Anze Kopitar, the Slovenian center who is the top scorer in franchise history and a two-time Selke Trophy winner, saw his 20-year career close with Los Angeles' 5-1 loss to Colorado on Sunday.

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Follow live: Rockets look to keep series alive vs. Lakers in Game 4

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Jokic, Randle fined; no suspensions for skirmish

Nikola Jokic was fined $50,000 and Julius Randle $35,000 for their parts in an altercation at the end of Game 4 between the Nuggets and Timberwolves.

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Tomlin: Exit partly rooted in recent playoff woes

Mike Tomlin told NBC's Maria Taylor that he walked away, in part, because of the recent lack of playoff success and a belief that some of his veterans were "worthy of the excitement and the optimism associated with new leadership."

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MacKinnon, Avalanche complete sweep of Kings

Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews scored in the third period, and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 5-1 victory in Game 4 Sunday.

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Hocevar earns first NASCAR Cup win at Talladega

Carson Hocevar earned the first victory of his NASCAR Cup Series career, outdueling Chris Buescher with a last-lap pass at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday.

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📸 NFL draft caps wild week in Pittsburgh sports

From the Pirates to the Penguins to the NFL draft, last week was a special one for the city of Pittsburgh.

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Pulisic goalless streak hits 16, tying career worst

Christian Pulisic has equaled his worst goalless streak after he was unable to find the back of the net in AC Milan's 0-0 draw with Juventus on Sunday.

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Spurs overwhelm Blazers late in Wemby's return

Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks in his return from a concussion as the Spurs beat the Blazers for a 3-1 series lead.

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Swayman outburst caps 'unacceptable' Bruins loss

The Bruins' bench couldn't even look Jeremy Swayman in the eye following the goalie's outburst after being pulled in the third period of Game 4 with Boston down 6-0. "We should all be embarrassed," said coach Marco Sturm, his team now facing elimination.

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Follow live: 76ers look to even series vs. Celtics in Game 4

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Fitzpatricks win Zurich as Matt helps bro get card

Matt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex combined for a 1-under 71 in alternate shot play Sunday to pull out a drama-filled, single-stroke victory in the Zurich Classic and usher the younger Fitzpatrick onto the PGA Tour through 2028.

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Source: Pavia accepts invite to Ravens minicamp

Undrafted Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, one of the most polarizing figures in college football, accepted an invitation to attend next weekend's rookie minicamp with the Baltimore Ravens, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday afternoon.

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Embiid back in lineup for Game 4 vs. Celtics

Joel Embiid is back in the lineup for the 76ers just 2½ weeks after undergoing an emergency appendectomy.

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Raps top Cavs despite historically cold shooting

The Raptors outlasted the Cavaliers in Game 4 despite shooting the lowest 3-point shooting percentage (13.3%) in a playoff win in NBA history.

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Korda goes wire-to-wire for 3rd major, again No. 1

Nelly Korda went wire-to-wire in capturing The Chevron Championship -- her third major title -- as she reclaimed the No. 1 spot in women's golf.

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Refsnyder HR after successful challenge lifts M's

Rob Refsnyder successfully challenged a third strike, then hit a go-ahead solo home run in the ninth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.

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Struggling Michkov out of Flyers' top lines in skate

Struggling Flyers star Matvei Michkov might be heading for a healthy scratch in Game 5 after he did not have a spot in the team's top four lines during practice Sunday.

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Story questions direction of Sox after Cora firing

Trevor Story said the reasoning for Red Sox manager Alex Cora being fired wasn't "satisfactory" and added that it's "up in the air what the true direction of the franchise is."

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Texas A&M lands third 2027 five-star in OT Brown

Texas A&M landed its third five-star recruit in the 2027 cycle in offensive tackle Kennedy Brown, No. 5 in the SC Next 300.

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Sources: Durant (ankle) expected to miss Game 4

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant, who was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his sprained left ankle after further testing, is expected to miss Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

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American Albert, 16, tops Reyna Bundesliga mark

Mathis Albert became the youngest American to play in the Bundesliga when he made his debut for Borussia Dortmund on Sunday at the age of 16 years, 11 months and 5 days.

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Wembanyama clears protocol, to play in Game 4

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has cleared concussion protocol and will play in Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.

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Arsenal decidedly second best, but Lyonnes let UWCL holders off the hook

Arsenal were wasteful in their Women's Champions League semifinal, but OL Lyonnes' calamitous defending gave the holders the first-leg lead anyway.

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Stanton sits again; IL call set before Texas series

Giancarlo Stanton is out of the Yankees' lineup for a second straight game because of a tight right calf. Manager Aaron Boone said the team will decide whether Stanton needs to go on the IL ahead of Monday's series opener against Texas.

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Rosenior's villain turns Chelsea hero: Enzo Fernandez books FA Cup final spot

No player embodied Liam Rosenior's hapless three-month reign like Enzo Fernandez. On Sunday, the midfielder was excellent in guiding Chelsea to the FA Cup final.

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NBA Futures: Timberwolves, Nuggets see odds take a hit

The Nuggets saw their odds lengthen after another loss, and the Timberwolves took a plunge with injuries to Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards.

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Chelsea beats Leeds, faces Man City for FA Cup

Enzo Fernández headed a first-half winner as Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley to seal their place in the FA Cup final four days after sacking head coach Liam Rosenior.

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Cora firing was Breslow's call, Red Sox prez says

The decision to fire manager Alex Cora after the team's 10-17 start to the season started with general manager Craig Breslow, Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said.

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Fantasy baseball news: What will Red Sox lineup look like under Chad Tracy?

All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

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Gauff vomits on court before advancing in Madrid

With a stomach virus going around the locker room at the Madrid Open, Coco Gauff threw up on the court but recovered to advance over Sorana Cirstea.

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Sources: Ant avoids ligament tear, to miss time

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee and is expected to miss multiple weeks, sources told ESPN.

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Wiesberger wins first Euro title since leaving LIV

Bernd Wiesberger played bogey-free and closed with a 4-under 67 to win the China Open, his first victory since returning two years ago from Saudi-backed LIV Golf.

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Predicting the most likely transfer for 9 top stars this summer

A number of Europe's top players could be on the move this summer. We pick nine of them and outline their best fit and what's most likely to happen.

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The best, worst and most confusing of the 2026 NFL draft: Our experts answer 29 questions

What were the best selections in each round? Which teams filled their needs? What were the top in-draft trades, and what was the most surprising pick?

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Sawe first to finish marathon in under 2 hours

Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a marathon in under 2 hours, smashing the world record by winning the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday.

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United monitor AC Milan's Rafael Leão

AC Milan winger Rafael Leão is subject to attention from Manchester United, while Tijjani Reijnders could leave Manchester City this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Gretzky's last Oilers jersey fetches record $2.8M

The jersey that Wayne Gretzky wore when he clinched his fourth and final title with the Oilers in Game 4 of the 1988 Stanley Cup Finals sold for $2,806,000 at Goldin Auctions, the most ever paid for a hockey jersey.

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McDaniels' late layup irks Jokic in Nuggets' loss

Jaden McDaniels' late layup in Minnesota's 112-96 Game 4 home victory over Denver incited a skirmish with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets on Saturday night, a scrum that led to ejections on a night when the Timberwolves secured a 3-1 series lead.

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Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Why the Cowboys and Jets aced their picks

Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the very questionable (Rams). See all 32 teams' grades.

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Crosby, 'our leader,' keeps Pens alive in Game 4

Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby opened the scoring with his first goal of the playoffs, and set up defenseman Kris Letang's critical third-period goal with a nifty soccer-style kick, as the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 on Saturday in Game 4.

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Fired ... after a 17-1 win?! What to make of Red Sox's coaching shake-up

Boston let go manager Alex Cora and five coaches in a stunning move Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

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Wolves' Edwards exits with apparent knee injury

Wolves star Anthony Edwards had to be helped off the court after suffering an apparent hyperextension of his left knee late in the second quarter Saturday night. The team lost Donte DiVincenzo to a leg injury earlier in the game.

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Broncos make Buffalo LB Murdock 'Mr. Irrelevant'

The Broncos made Buffalo LB Red Murdock the Mr. Irrelevant as the last pick of this year's NFL draft.

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Wild knot series with Stars as Boldy nets winner

Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday in Game 4 on Saturday night to tie this Western Conference quarterfinal series with Game 5 set for Tuesday in Texas.

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