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Zion Williamson won't play in Pelicans play-in game Friday because of hamstring injury

Williamson injured his hamstring on Tuesday against the Lakers.

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  NBA play-in: Zion Williamson's 40-point night halted by leg injury in Pelicans loss vs. Lakers

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  NBA play-in: Lakers fend off Pelicans rally, advance to face Nuggets; Zion Williamson leaves late with injury

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NBA play-in: 76ers overcome sluggish 1st half, rally past Heat to set up first-round matchup with Knicks

Some hot 3-point shooting and a free chicken promotion helped spark a second-half 76ers rally.

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  Celtics playoff schedule: Dates, times for first-round series

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  Should Celtics fear Sixers or Heat in first round of NBA playoffs?

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Klay offers blunt response to questions about his Warriors future

Klay Thompson offered a blunt response to questions about his future with the Warriors as unrestricted free agency awaits him this summer.

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  NBA play-in: Kings get revenge and end Warriors' season, will play Pelicans for No. 8 seed

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  Klay leaves Sacramento, possibly Warriors, with sour taste in mouth

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Caitlin Clark has captivated America, but is she good enough to make the USA Olympic team?

While Clark continues to bring unprecedented attention to women's basketball, she's far from a lock to make the Olympic team as it's a rarity for WNBA rookies to do so.

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  'A great problem': Could Caitlin Clark make the U.S. Olympic team?

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  Kate Martin gets pleasant surprise while attending WNBA Draft to support Caitlin Clark

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J.K. Dobbins becomes 2nd former Ravens RB to reunite with OC Greg Roman on Chargers

The Chargers have now signed four offensive players who worked under Roman in Baltimore.

Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel apologizes after awkward, uncomfortable interaction with Caitlin Clark

Gregg Doyel flashed a heart sign at Caitlin Clark at her introductory press conference on Wednesday afternoon to kick off an incredibly strange back-and-forth.

Twins OF Byron Buxton, Orioles step up for young fan who had autographed ball stolen

Byron Buxton and the Orioles turned a negative into a positive on Wednesday.

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  Byron Buxton's RBI triple to left field

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Caitlin Clark’s rookie salary with WNBA sparks outrage

Women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has signed a four-year contract with the Indiana Fever worth $338,056. However, her annual salary has sparked discussions of pay disparity

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  Caitlin Clark was 'ready for a new challenge' in making decision to leave Iowa for WNBA

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  WNBA Draft winners and losers: As you may have guessed, the Fever did pretty well. The Liberty? Perhaps not

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NCAA to approve new rules allowing athletes to transfer multiple times and still be immediately eligible

As long as they are academically eligible, the NCAA will no longer limit how many times athletes can transfer schools without penalty.

Best draft fits for NFL Rookie of the Year candidates

Caleb Williams will walk into an ideal situation. Seriously. Meanwhile, Josh Allen's potential No. 1 wideout could flash plenty of upside. And why not all-world tight end Brock Bowers?

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  What time does 2024 NFL draft start, and when Bears will make their picks

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  2024 NFL draft: Breaking down when Bears could make their first-round picks

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Robert Kraft should be thanking Bill Belichick, not talking behind his back

Bill Belichick is not owed a coaching job, but the least he could ask for is the support of a guy he helped make richer and more famous.

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  Robert Kraft reportedly warned Falcons owner Arthur Blank not to trust Bill Belichick during head coach interviews

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  Patriots deny ESPN report that Robert Kraft told Arthur Blank not to trust Bill Belichick

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Champions League: Real Madrid dashes Man City's double treble dreams in shootout; Bayern Munich tops Arsenal

The Champions League semifinals are set.

2024 NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler makes all 257 picks

The man behind “The Beast,” a monster 323-page document that provides key info on hundreds of the top prospects in the NFL draft, released another epic project on Wednesday. Dane Brugler dropped a seven-round mock draft where he made each and every one of the 257 picks that will come off the board next week. It’s a crazy undertaking and...

Jontay Porter got a lifetime ban he earned, and he was caught because the system works

Jontay Porter's suspicious betting behavior was clear for everyone to see.

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  Jontay Porter receives lifetime ban from NBA for violating gambling rules

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  Jontay Porter banned from NBA for life for gambling

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Coach Prime loses Cormani McClain and more to the portal, Michigan is penalized for recruiting violations

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde discuss the latest news with the spring transfer portal, Colorado losing more players, and Michigan receiving punishment for their recruiting investigation.

Bill Belichick joining 'The Pat McAfee Show' as 2024 NFL Draft analyst

Bill Belichick won't be alone on draft night.

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  Bill Belichick to co-host Pat McAfee's NFL Draft show on ESPN

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  Bill Belichick: Media reports on players' draft stock come from their agents, not teams

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Early MLB season evaluations, which teams are up and which are down, Jack Leiter debut

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman give their early season assessment of all thirty MLB teams at the three week mark, as well as discuss the long-awaited debut of Texas Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter.

Bruins vs. Leafs first-round playoff preview, odds and prediction

A new chapter in the Bruins-Leafs rivalry will be written in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Get ready for this matchup with our full series preview.

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  Bruins-Leafs playoff schedule: Dates, times, TV channel for first round

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  Here's every Bruins first-round opponent scenario entering final game

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Lakers coach Darvin Ham rips ‘insane asylum’ idea that team should have thrown first play-in game

Several in the sports world were pushing the idea that the Lakers should have intentionally lost on Tuesday night to avoid the Nuggets in the first round.

What’s going on with Skip Schumaker and the Miami Marlins?

Following a surprise trip to the playoffs in 2023, the Marlins are in a downward spiral, with their manager's option for 2025 voided.

Astros' Justin Verlander to be activated from IL and make season debut Friday

Verlander has not pitched for the Astros this season due to shoulder inflammation.

Jason Kelce says he lost his Eagles Super Bowl ring in a pool of chili

This might be the most Jason Kelce story ever.

ESPN's Mel Kiper, Field Yates post three-round mock draft. Here's how the Bears draft

The 2024 NFL Draft is nearly one week away from commencing in Detroit. Ahead of the draft, ESPN NFL analysts Mel Kiper and Field Yates published a joint, three-round mock draft. They each take turns drafting pick-by-pick, starting with the Bears at the No. 1 pick. Here’s how they drafted for the Bears through three rounds. Kiper drafted for the...

Caitlin Clark was 'ready for a new challenge' in making decision to leave Iowa for WNBA

Gainbridge Coliseum was packed with fans as the Indiana Fever introduced Caitlin Clark.

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  WNBA Draft winners and losers: As you may have guessed, the Fever did pretty well. The Liberty? Perhaps not

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  How the WNBA is preparing to capitalize on Caitlin Clark and the rest of the incoming star power

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The Fantasy Baseball Buzz: We knew the Braves would be good — but did you see the Brewers coming?

Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski breaks down how we can tap into the Braves' and Brewers' scorching starts.