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ESPN's Ogwumike apologizes after WNBA finds no evidence of racist harassment

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ESPN's Ogwumike apologizes after WNBA finds no evidence of racist harassment

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Thunder can clinch NBA Finals spot with a win over the Timberwolves

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Thunder can clinch NBA Finals spot with a win over the Timberwolves

about 7 hours ago

OKC's Jalen Williams is key as Thunder look to clinch, Wolves try to stay alive in Game 5

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OKC's Jalen Williams is key as Thunder look to clinch, Wolves try to stay alive in Game 5

about 22 hours ago

Mystics look forward to facing Fever without Clark in Baltimore

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Mystics look forward to facing Fever without Clark in Baltimore

about 22 hours ago

WNBA says it cannot substantiate claims that racist remarks were made by fans at Sky-Fever game

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WNBA says it cannot substantiate claims that racist remarks were made by fans at Sky-Fever game

about 22 hours ago

Mystics look forward to facing Clark-less Fever in Baltimore

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Mystics look forward to facing Clark-less Fever in Baltimore

Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers eye corrections after second half collapse lets Knicks to get within 2-1

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Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers eye corrections after second half collapse lets Knicks to get within 2-1

Fever star Caitlin Clark out at least two weeks with left quad strain

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Fever star Caitlin Clark out at least two weeks with left quad strain

Brittney Griner joins chorus of critics calling on WNBA referees to be 'better'

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Brittney Griner joins chorus of critics calling on WNBA referees to be 'better'

Akoa Makani hits key 3-pointer as Mercury top Mystics

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Akoa Makani hits key 3-pointer as Mercury top Mystics

Thunder face test after Wolves' recommitment to throwing 'fastball' on defense

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Thunder face test after Wolves' recommitment to throwing 'fastball' on defense

Indianapolis celebrates an epic sports weekend with Pacers, Fever and the Indy 500

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Indianapolis celebrates an epic sports weekend with Pacers, Fever and the Indy 500

New Maryland athletic director Jim Smith promises new ideas, focus on revenue generation

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New Maryland athletic director Jim Smith promises new ideas, focus on revenue generation

Haliburton now in NBA's 'top closer' discussion as Pacers steal Game 1 from Knicks

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Haliburton now in NBA's 'top closer' discussion as Pacers steal Game 1 from Knicks

Trump honors NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at White House

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Trump honors NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at White House

Gilgeous-Alexander voted as NBA's MVP, continuing run of international players winning award

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Gilgeous-Alexander voted as NBA's MVP, continuing run of international players winning award

Spike Lee on the collision of his two passions, the Knicks and cinema, in Cannes

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Spike Lee on the collision of his two passions, the Knicks and cinema, in Cannes

NBA to announce MVP award winner, with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Antetokounmpo the finalists

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NBA to announce MVP award winner, with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Antetokounmpo the finalists

SEC's two-time defensive player of year sues NCAA to play fifth season in five years

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SEC's two-time defensive player of year sues NCAA to play fifth season in five years

Pacers, Knicks set for latest round in storied playoff rivalry

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Pacers, Knicks set for latest round in storied playoff rivalry

Wizards' Sarr, Carrington named to NBA All-Rookie teams

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Wizards' Sarr, Carrington named to NBA All-Rookie teams

Overhauled Mystics shock WNBA world with hot start

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Overhauled Mystics shock WNBA world with hot start

Caitlin Clark, Fever support Angel Reese amid investigation into fan's racial slurs

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Caitlin Clark, Fever support Angel Reese amid investigation into fan's racial slurs

Glitzy new suites revealed amid Capital One Arena renovations

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Glitzy new suites revealed amid Capital One Arena renovations

Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams fined $25,000 for wearing clothing with profane language

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Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams fined $25,000 for wearing clothing with profane language

Caitlin Clark says it was too loud to hear alleged racial comments but supports WNBA probe

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Caitlin Clark says it was too loud to hear alleged racial comments but supports WNBA probe

Jokic turns to 'lot of beer' after Nuggets' Game 7 loss

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Jokic turns to 'lot of beer' after Nuggets' Game 7 loss

WNBA investigating racial slurs by fans made at Angel Reese during Indiana game, AP source says

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WNBA investigating racial slurs by fans made at Angel Reese during Indiana game, AP source says

The NBA's final 4 is set: Thunder, Knicks, Wolves and Pacers remain, and parity reigns again

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The NBA's final 4 is set: Thunder, Knicks, Wolves and Pacers remain, and parity reigns again

WNBA investigating racial slurs by fans made at Sky's Reese during Fever game

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WNBA investigating racial slurs by fans made at Sky's Reese during Fever game

Sykes, Iriafen double-double help Mystics stage methodical rally to beat Sun

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Sykes, Iriafen double-double help Mystics stage methodical rally to beat Sun

Clark says flagrant foul for shoving Reese in Fever's win over Sky was not 'malicious'

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Clark says flagrant foul for shoving Reese in Fever's win over Sky was not 'malicious'

Sykes scores 22, rookie Citron adds 19 as Mystics beat Dream in opener

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Sykes scores 22, rookie Citron adds 19 as Mystics beat Dream in opener

Knicks beat Celtics in Game 6, advance to face Pacers in Eastern Conference finals

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Knicks beat Celtics in Game 6, advance to face Pacers in Eastern Conference finals

How to watch Paige Bueckers' WNBA debut, as her hometown pregames with 'Paige's 3-Point Pale' ale

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How to watch Paige Bueckers' WNBA debut, as her hometown pregames with 'Paige's 3-Point Pale' ale

WNBA set for 2025 season with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese leading the way

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WNBA set for 2025 season with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese leading the way

Celtics look to force Game 7 without Tatum

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Celtics look to force Game 7 without Tatum

Angel Reese shuts down Caitlin Clark question ahead of WNBA opener

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Angel Reese shuts down Caitlin Clark question ahead of WNBA opener

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High-profile stalking cases rise as women's sports take center stage

Nuggets confident about winning, forcing Game 7

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Nuggets confident about winning, forcing Game 7

Flagg, the presumed No. 1 pick, settling into his new reality now that Dallas has won draft lottery

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Flagg, the presumed No. 1 pick, settling into his new reality now that Dallas has won draft lottery

As WNBA popularity soars, player salaries remain a big hurdle for the league to address

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As WNBA popularity soars, player salaries remain a big hurdle for the league to address

LOVERRO: Long day's journey into never-ending night

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LOVERRO: Long day's journey into never-ending night

Unlucky Wizards will pick sixth in NBA draft, Mavericks in line to add Flagg

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Unlucky Wizards will pick sixth in NBA draft, Mavericks in line to add Flagg

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a model of lethal emotionless consistency for OKC

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a model of lethal emotionless consistency for OKC

Michael Jordan to join NBC broadcasts for NBA's return to network next season

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Michael Jordan to join NBC broadcasts for NBA's return to network next season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to be a model of emotionless consistency for the Thunder

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to be a model of emotionless consistency for the Thunder

Cavs' Donovan Mitchell to get MRI of ankle he injured in Game 4 of Eastern semis against Pacers

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Cavs' Donovan Mitchell to get MRI of ankle he injured in Game 4 of Eastern semis against Pacers

Divine intervention? College basketball bets pour in for Villanova, new pope's alma mater

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Divine intervention? College basketball bets pour in for Villanova, new pope's alma mater

Clank! Nuggets, Thunder combine for 25 points, tied for fewest in first quarter of NBA playoff game

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Clank! Nuggets, Thunder combine for 25 points, tied for fewest in first quarter of NBA playoff game

Knicks fans cheer their big man through his free-throw miscues

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Knicks fans cheer their big man through his free-throw miscues

Feeling lucky? Wizards hope for fortunate draw at Monday's NBA draft lottery

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Feeling lucky? Wizards hope for fortunate draw at Monday's NBA draft lottery

Charles Barkley comes out against transgender athletes in women's sports

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Charles Barkley comes out against transgender athletes in women's sports

Angel Reese ready to begin winning in the WNBA after injuries, record-setting season

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Angel Reese ready to begin winning in the WNBA after injuries, record-setting season

Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and Knicks for their Villanova ties

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Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and Knicks for their Villanova ties

Paul Pierce says he's walking 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing Celtics win

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Paul Pierce says he's walking 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing Celtics win

Warriors sideline Curry for at least a week with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in flux

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Warriors sideline Curry for at least a week with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in flux

Lawsuit accuses former Los Angeles Lakers star Byron Scott of sexually assaulting teen girl in 1987

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Lawsuit accuses former Los Angeles Lakers star Byron Scott of sexually assaulting teen girl in 1987

Clark's return to Iowa for Fever preseason game draws average ESPN viewership of 1.3 million

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Clark's return to Iowa for Fever preseason game draws average ESPN viewership of 1.3 million

Heroes are forged in close games that have become norm in these NBA playoffs

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Heroes are forged in close games that have become norm in these NBA playoffs