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09 May 2024

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The Knicks rally in the third quarter to beat the Pacers, Denver's Nikola Jokic is an MVP again, Vancouver Canucks overcome a three goal deficit to wi...

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09 May 2024

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The Knicks rally in the third quarter to beat the Pacers in their playoff series, Denver's Nikola Jokic is MVP, Vancouver Canucks overcome a three goa...

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08 May 2024

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Conference semi final playoff games in both the NBA and NHL with lots of news off the court and ice and the ball was jumping out of the park in major ...

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08 May 2024

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Two NBA and two NHL playoff games were contested Tuesday night and Major League Baseball offered huge offensive performances. Correspondent David Schu...

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07 May 2024

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The Minnesota Timberwolves move up 2-0 in their series against the Denver Nuggets, the New York Knicks get another huge performance from Jalen Brunson...

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07 May 2024

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The Minnesota Timberwolves move up 2-0 against the Denver Nuggets, the New York Knicks get another huge performance from Jalen Brunson, the Boston Bru...

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06 May 2024

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In the NBA playoffs, the Cavaliers get out of the first round, ditto for the Stars in the NHL after each wins a Game 7, the Twins' winning streak ends...

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06 May 2024

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The NBA Cavaliers and NHL Stars each win a Game 7 to get out of the first round of the playoffs, The Twins' win streak comes to a halt and in a photo ...

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05 May 2024

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Mystik Dan prevails in a photo finish at the Kentucky Derby, Anthony Edwards’ career game leads Timberwolves to upset win over defending champion Nu...

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05 May 2024

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A photo finish at the Kentucky Derby, an upset victory to open Round Two of the NBA Playoffs, a thrilling OT victory in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Play...

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04 May 2024

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A pair of Game 6 matchups in the NBA and NHL highlight the Friday night schedule, a full slate of MLB games, the Lakers fire their head coach, Odell B...

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04 May 2024

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A pair of Game 6 matchups in the NBA and NHL highlight the Friday schedule, the Lakers fire their head coach, Odell Beckham Jr. has a new place to cal...

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03 May 2024

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The Knicks and Pacers win their opening round series in six games, the Maple Leafs force a Game 7 without their star center Auston Matthews, Mike Yast...

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03 May 2024

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Two more teams advance to the second round of the NBA Playoffs, one Stanley Cup playoff series is heading to Game 7, and Mike Yastrzemski homers at Fe...

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01 May 2024

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Elimination was staved off in the NBA Tuesday night but that was not entirely the case in the NHL. A prominent injury in MLB and a full slate of actio...

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01 May 2024

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Late heroics in NBA playoff action, big goals in NHL playoffs, a long win streak in major league baseball continues and a star player will be sideline...

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30 Apr 2024

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The Nuggets and Thunder advance, the Celtics take control, the Panthers clinch their series, the Stars get even and the Birds bop the Bombers.

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30 Apr 2024

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Two teams advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs, Florida puts away Tampa Bay in the Stanley Cup playoffs,the top two teams in the AL East me...

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29 Apr 2024

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Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves to round 2 of the NBA Playoffs, Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are up three games to one, the Rangers advance to ...

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29 Apr 2024

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The Timberwolves sweep into the second of the NBA playoffs, the Rangers sweep into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Braves win a matc...

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28 Apr 2024

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The Lakers stay alive after holding off the defending champion Nuggets in Game 4 in the NBA Playoffs, the Celtics take command of their series in Miam...

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28 Apr 2024

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The Lakers and Celtics prevail in their NBA Playoffs series, another Bucks star could miss some time with an injury, the Islanders and Lightning avoid...

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27 Apr 2024

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The NBA and NHL playoffs highlight the sports landscape, the NFL takes a step toward a safer game, and the Orioles demote their top prospect after a s...

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27 Apr 2024

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The NBA and NHL playoffs highlight the sports landscape, Major League Baseball was busy with fourteen games on the schedule, and one MLB team demotes ...

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26 Apr 2024

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Six of the first 12 players taken in Thursday's NFL Draft are quarterbacks, led by Caleb Williams, selected by the Chicago Bears, in the NBA playoffs,...

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26 Apr 2024

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Quarterback Caleb Williams is the first player taken in Thursday's NFL Draft, selected by the Chicago Bears, the Sixers, Magic and Nuggets are NBA pla...

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25 Apr 2024

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Action continues to heat up in both the NBA and NHL playoffs, a full slate of games in major league baseball with some big individual performances. Co...

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25 Apr 2024

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A barrage of three pointers aided one team to win in NBA playoff action, three playoff games in the NHL (one going overtime) plus a coach getting the ...

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24 Apr 2024

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The Pacers snap a long postseason losing streak, the Mavericks come back to even their playoff series, the Timberwolves earn a second straight win ove...

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24 Apr 2024

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The Rangers and Panthers take two-game leads in their Stanley Cup playoffs series while the Avalanche and Predators even up their best-of-seven series...

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22 Apr 2024

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22 Apr 2024

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The Celtics blow out the Heat to begin their postseason, the Clippers earn a Game 1 win without Kawhi Leonard, the Bucks take a 1-0 series lead over t...

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21 Apr 2024

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Nikola Jokic rallies the Nuggets past the Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, the 76ers fall to the Knicks after Joel Embiid’s injury scare, the B...

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21 Apr 2024

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The Nuggets rally past the Lakers, while the Timberwolves, Knicks and Cavaliers also win their Game 1s in the NBA Playoffs, the Bruins rout the rival ...

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20 Apr 2024

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The Heat and Pelicans each move into the NBA postseason with Play-In victories, the Braves have the best record in the National League, while the Yank...

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20 Apr 2024

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The Heat and Pelicans move on, college football will have advanced communication systems this year, and a crowded leaderboard in the this week's PGA e...

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17 Apr 2024

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The NBA post season is underway, the NHL playoff matchups are becoming clearer, MLB with a host of games and a Hall of Fame manager dies. Corresponden...

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17 Apr 2024

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The first two games of the NBA Play In schedule are contested, a six time All Star announces his retirement, positional battles in the NHL, injuries t...

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16 Apr 2024

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Iowa's top basketball player is No. 1 in the WNBA draft, the Mets get even, a Yankees broadcaster retires, the Islanders clinch and the Capitals stay ...

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16 Apr 2024

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Women's college basketball's top star turns pro, winners are crowned in the Boston Marathon, the Mets climb to the 500 mark and the Islanders extend t...

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15 Apr 2024

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Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters, the matchups are set for the NBA Play-In Tournament, Major League Baseball's top-rated prospect gets his first hit...

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15 Apr 2024

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: Scottie Scheffler wins his second Masters in three years, the matchups are set for the NBA Play-In Tournament, and Chase Elliott ends a lengthy drou...

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14 Apr 2024

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Scottie Scheffler has the lead in the Masters after a wild Saturday at Augusta, Juan Soto’s blast helps the Yankees continue strong start, the Range...

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14 Apr 2024

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Scottie Scheffler is in command heading into the final round of the Masters, the Braves will be without their ace for the remainder of the season, an ...

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13 Apr 2024

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The Masters reaches the midway point, The race for the top seed in the NBA's Western Conference is going the distance, the defending Stanley Cup champ...

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13 Apr 2024

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The Masters reaches the midway point, the race in the top seed in the NBA's Western Conference is coming down to the final day of the season, Kentucky...

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10 Apr 2024

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The Yankees become the first American League team to ten wins, the Orioles spoil the Red Sox home opener, Tyler Glasnow ties a career-best to help the...

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10 Apr 2024

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The Royals extend their MLB-best winning streak to five straight games, Tyler Glasnow matches a career-best in strikeouts for the Dodgers, The Bucks h...

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09 Apr 2024

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UConn repeats its national championship, John Calipari is about to switch SEC schools, Caitlin Clark helps set another record, the Yankees and Pirates...

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09 Apr 2024

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UConn outduels Zach Edey for another national championship, John Calipari is on his way to Arkansas, the women's NCAA title game makes TV history, and...

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08 Apr 2024

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South Carolina denies Caitlin Clark a national championship in her collegiate finale, Jalen Brunson powers the Knicks past the Bucks, Zion Williamson ...

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08 Apr 2024

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Caitlin Clark is denied a national championship in her final collegiate game as South Carolina completes perfect season, John Calipari is in negotiati...

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07 Apr 2024

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The NCAA men's title game is set, the Lakers stay hot, the Bruins expand their division lead and a new Dodgers hurler is impressive. Correspondent Bru...

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07 Apr 2024

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It will be Purdue and Connecticut going for the title in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament championship game Monday night, the Lakers make it nine ...

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06 Apr 2024

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Caitlin Clark takes Iowa to the NCAA Women's Final again, undefeated South Carolina gets there, too, Zach Edey is the men's college basketball player ...

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06 Apr 2024

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Caitlin Clark and South Carolina are headed to the Women's NCAA championship game, Zach Edey is again AP's Men's Player of the Year as his Purdue team...

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03 Apr 2024

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The 76ers get their star center back, the NBA's Western Conference remains tight, the NHL playoff races are heating up, and the Phillies Bryce Harper ...

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03 Apr 2024

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The 76ers see their star center return to the court, the Phillies win on the strength of a big night from Bryce Harper, the Kansas City Chiefs and Roy...

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02 Apr 2024

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Iowa and Connecticut move on to the Women's NCAA Final Four, Chief's Rashee Rice is cooperating with authorities, a former NFL star has passed away, t...

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02 Apr 2024

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Iowa and Connecticut move on to the Women's NCAA Final Four, a no hitter in the MLB, Chief's Rashee Rice is cooperating with authorities, and Devin Bo...

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01 Apr 2024

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Purdue beats Tennessee to earn its first Final Four berth since 1980, North Carolina State's magical run continues with a victory over Duke, South Car...

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01 Apr 2024

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Purdue makes its first trip to the Final Four in over four decades, North Carolina State has both its men's and women's teams make the Final Four, Sou...

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31 Mar 2024

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Connecticut and Alabama are on their way to the Final Four of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, while on Monday, the Elite Eight of the Women's To...

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31 Mar 2024

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Connecticut and Alabama punch their ticket to the Final Four of the Men's NCAA basketball tournament, in the Women's tournament, the Elite Eight will ...

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30 Mar 2024

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The NCAA Men's and Women's basketball tournaments take center stage Friday, the Western Conference race in the NBA remains tight, just one game in NHL...

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30 Mar 2024

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The NCAA Men's and Women's basketball tournaments continue their march toward crowning a champion, the Timberwolves win a big game on the road, a pair...

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29 Mar 2024

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The NCAA Basketball Tournament has been pared down to 12 teams following Thursday's games, two consequential games in the NBA and Major League Basebal...

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29 Mar 2024

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The NCAA basketball tournament holds its first four Sweet 16 games, the NBA has a couple of games with playoff implications, the NHL regular season ne...

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28 Mar 2024

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Washington D.C. gets to keep its NBA and NHL teams, James Harden gets the last laugh in his return to Philly as the 76ers prepare for Joel Embiid’s ...

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28 Mar 2024

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James Harden gets the last laugh in his return to Philly, Kevin Durant and the Suns hand the Nuggets a rare home loss, LeBron James has a triple-doubl...

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25 Mar 2024

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The top seeds prevail to reach Sweet 16 of the NCAA MEN's Basketball Tournament, Michigan and West Virginia tab new men’s basketball coaches, a pair...

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25 Mar 2024

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No. 1 seeds UConn, Purdue, Houston survive and advance into the Sweet 16, LSU and top seeds South Carolina and Texas move on in the women’s tourney,...

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24 Mar 2024

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North Carolina, Arizona, Iowa State and Tennessee advance to the Sweet 16 at the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament, Iowa opens play in the Women's Tour...

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24 Mar 2024

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March Madness takes over on Saturday, as North Carolina, Arizona, Iowa State and Tennessee advance to the Sweet 16, Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to victor...

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23 Mar 2024

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Three #1 seeds and three double-digit seeds are among those advancing in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Major League Baseball formally begins i...

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23 Mar 2024

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The first round of the NCAA men's tournament sees not only a number of upsets but also all three #1 seeds advance, Major League Baseball begins invest...

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22 Mar 2024

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Upsets define the start of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, Nikola Jokic has a triple double in the Nuggets win, Artemi Panarin leads the Rangers...

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22 Mar 2024

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Kentucky bows out early from March Madness, Nikola Jokic has a triple double in the Nuggets win, and Shohei Ohtani's interpreter is in hot water. Corr...

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21 Mar 2024

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The baseball regular season is now underway, the NCAA basketball tournament has its 64 teams, the best team in the NBA keeps winning and the most prol...

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21 Mar 2024

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Major League Baseball has its curtain raiser, the NCAA basketball tournament is now at 64 teams, eight games are on the NBA schedule and three games a...

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18 Mar 2024

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A busy and exciting sports Sunday is highlighted by the unveiling of the upcoming NCAA Tournament, a wild NBA finish to a game down in Big D, seven ga...

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18 Mar 2024

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It's a sports fan's dream Sunday with the bracket announcement for the upcoming NCAA tournament, an unbelievebale finish in one NBA game, seven games ...

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16 Mar 2024

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Aaron Donald decides to retire, the Pelicans make the Western Conference playoff race tighter, a number of top-ranked college basketball teams will ne...

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16 Mar 2024

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Aaron Donald calls it a career, the College Football Playoff gets an extension, a number of top college basketball teams will need to earn at-large bi...

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15 Mar 2024

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More player movement in the NFL while the league reviews possible tampering charges against two teams, and a woman files a police report against Cowbo...

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15 Mar 2024

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The Celtics strengthen their grip on their Eastern Conference lead, NCAA men's basketball sees conference tournament week continue, a busy night in th...

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14 Mar 2024

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Free agents continue to move freely around the NFL, the Nuggets win a rematch of the NBA Finals, three more teams earn NCAA men's tournament berths, a...

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14 Mar 2024

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An NBA Finals rematch, three more teams qualify for the NCAA men's tournament, more big names move on as NFL free agents and elbow woes for the Yankee...

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13 Mar 2024

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Free-agent musical chairs continues apace in the NFL, the Timberwolves come from way back to top the Clippers, the Bucks conclude a lousy Western trip...

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13 Mar 2024

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Derrick Henry switches teams, NIL changes could be coming soon and another stab at NHL hockey in Atlanta. Correspondent Bruce Morton reports.

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06 Mar 2024

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The Suns pull away in OT against the Nuggets, the Cavs pull off a stunner, a three-goal deficit is erased by the Stars, Purdue wins the Big Ten men's ...

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06 Mar 2024

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The Nuggets finally lose, the Cavs shock the NBA's top team, the Oilers nip the Bruins, Purdue takes a conference crown and a college basketball team ...

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05 Mar 2024

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Russell Wilson will be leaving the Broncos, Jason Kelce is leaving football and Mike Evans is staying with the Bucs, Zach Wheeler signs a very fat con...

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04 Mar 2024

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A basketball massacre in Boston, UConn wins the Big East regular season title for the first time in 25 years, Caitlin Clark tops Pistol Pete's scoring...

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04 Mar 2024

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The Celtics rout the Warriors, Caitlin Clark sets another scoring record, UConn is the Big East regular season champ for the first in a quarter-centur...

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03 Mar 2024

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LeBron James makes more NBA history, No. 1 Houston barely survives while the No. 5 and No. 7 teams go down to highlight a busy college basketball Satu...

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03 Mar 2024

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LeBron James makes NBA history, No. 1 Houston survives while No. 5 Marquette and No. 7 Kansas fall in college basketball, a standout former NFL lineba...

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02 Mar 2024

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LeBron James tries to make NBA history on Saturday, the Celtics keep getting better, the Warriors wake up from an almost sleepless night to win in Tor...

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02 Mar 2024

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On Saturday, LeBron James' stats can go where no man has gone before, Iowa star Caitlin Clarke is getting set to play her final regular-season home ga...

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01 Mar 2024

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A busy night in the NBA, an injured star plots his comeback this season, a women's star announces her future and the hats are tossed on the ice in Bos...