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Four members of the 2016 Villanova championship roster are now together in the Big Apple in the NBA.

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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka says JJ Redick was 'Plan A' despite Dan Hurley pursuit

The Lakers officially introduced JJ Redick as the team's newest head coach on Monday.

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What is a duck boat parade? Explaining Boston's championship tradition

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Conor McGregor's long-awaited return has been postponed. What's next for "Notorious" and "Iron" Mike Chandler?

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Luka Doncic owns up to fouling out in Game 3 of Mavericks vs. Celtics

Luka Doncic may have helped get the Mavericks to the 2024 NBA Finals, but the Slovenian is costing his team against the Celtics.

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Full history of 3-0 leads in the NBA Finals

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Latest news, rumors on Dan Hurley and the Lakers head coaching job

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The latest on Dereck Lively II's neck injury

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How new Gatorade ad pays homage to its iconic Michael Jordan commercial

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These NBA teams have never won a championship

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Anthony Edwards had the most authentic reaction to Nikola Jokic's historic game

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Where do all the NBA Draft expert mocks have Bronny James going?

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The latest on Jarrett Allen's rib injury

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Jalen Brunson ties Michael Jordan, Bernard King with 40-point game streak

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Jamal Murray dunks on LeBron James, eliminates Lakers with game-winner

For the second time in the series, Jamal Murray hit a clutch bucket in the dying seconds to lift the Nuggets to victory.

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Clippers' Russell Westbrook ejected vs. Mavericks in Game 3

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Scottie Scheffler leads Masters field after Round 3 at Augusta

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Bucks' Damian Lillard named 2024 All-Star Game MVP

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The Bucks now have three head coaches on their books, as they are paying Doc Rivers as well as his two predecessors.

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Get used to hearing the name Puka Nacua.

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Josh McDaniels defends questionable decision to kick late field goal in Raiders loss

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The Raiders avoided a potential scare with their starting quarterback on "Sunday Night Football."

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Daniel Jones, Giants offense struggle in Week 3 loss vs. 49ers

Without Saquon Barkley, Daniel Jones needed to step up in his absence, but the Giants had no answer for the 49ers on Thursday.

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49ers remain undefeated after dominant win over the Giants

The Sporting News tracked all the highlights from Thursday night's NFL game between the Giants and 49ers.

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Who is Long Island QB Chris Howell?

You're going to have to see for yourself the bizarre throwing motion from Long Island's lefty QB.

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Deion Sanders, Travis Hunter condemn death threats against Henry Blackburn

Henry Blackburn delivered a controversial hit that injured Travis Hunter during Colorado's win over Colorado State last weekend.

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Deshaun Watson called for two facemask penalties in loss to Steelers

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Graham is back where his NFL career began after taking a year off from football.

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Why the Browns are wearing white helmets

The Browns are debuting their new white helmets on "Monday Night Football" against the Steelers.

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Seahawks troll C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Lions with blue ski masks after win

The Seahawks flipped the script against the Lions, handing Detroit its first loss of the season in Week 2.

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Latest injury news, updates on DK Metcalf

Metcalf took a big hit early in the Seahawks' contest against the Lions.

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D’Andre Swift, Eagles run all over Vikings to win home opener

The Sporting News tracked all the highlights from Thursday night's NFL game between the Vikings and Eagles.

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Kevin O'Connell takes accountability for Vikings' turnover issues

Minnesota has seven turnovers through the first two games of the 2023 NFL season, contributing to the team's 0-2 record.

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Joe Burrow reveals reason behind new haircut

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Bengals QB Joe Burrow benched in Week 1 loss after signing record contract

Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in NFL history on Thursday. Three days later, he looked far from a franchise QB through the rain and rust to open the 2023 season.

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Tom Brady proclaims himself 'Patriot for life' at halftime ceremony

Robert Kraft used a halftime ceremony in Week 1 to announced Tom Brady's induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame.

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For the first time since 2016, Ezekiel Elliott won't be the starting running back for the Cowboys.

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Explaining why Lions WR Jameson Williams is serving a suspension to start season

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Angels use Shohei Ohtani body double for picture day

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NFL practice squad salaries & rules to know for 2023

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Josh Jacobs, Raiders agree to one-year deal to end potential hold-out.

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Betts suited up for a game at Fenway Park for the first time in opposing colors.

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A's relocation update: Owner John Fisher says he will spend in Las Vegas

The Athletics owner officially submitted an application for relocation to the MLB.

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Latest trade rumors about Colts RB Jonathan Taylor

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Jerry Jones gives strange take on Cowboys' Sam Williams after arrest

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Is Kyle Allen related to Josh Allen?

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Why Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater is wearing No. 50

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Blue Jays acquire shortstop Paul DeJong from Cardinals

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What a way to score your country's first World Cup goal: Katie McCabe nets directly from a corner kick for the first Olimpico witnessed at a Women's World Cup.

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Which players have scored at six different World Cups?

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Dalvin Cook reportedly offered ex-girlfriend $1 million to exonerate him

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Mariners crowd chants for Shohei Ohtani to join club during All-Star Game: 'Come to Seattle!'

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Is Luis Robert playing in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game?

Robert took part in the Home Run Derby, but will not be in the All-Star Game.

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Why isn't Mike Trout in the MLB All-Star Game?

One of the games brightest stars won't be in Seattle for All-Star weekend.

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Full lists of starters, reserves for AL & NL All-Star teams

What to know about the 2023 MLB All-Star Game rosters, with full starting lineups, reserves and pitching staffs.

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Brooks Koepka atop the leaderboard after Round 3 at PGA Championship

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