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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

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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

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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

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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

Teen basketball players were among those who died in a Kansas highway crash that killed 8

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Teen basketball players were among those who died in a Kansas highway crash that killed 8

WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers calls out 'White privilege' in media coverage

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WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers calls out 'White privilege' in media coverage

Kawhi Leonard, James Harden still key to Clippers' plans for building their future

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Kawhi Leonard, James Harden still key to Clippers' plans for building their future

Olympic ties bind Popovich with players

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Olympic ties bind Popovich with players

For players like Draymond Green, with Pop, it was the Olympic ties that truly bind

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For players like Draymond Green, with Pop, it was the Olympic ties that truly bind

NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

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NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

Popovich stepping down means Tomlin becomes the longest-tenured current U.S. major pro coach

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Popovich stepping down means Tomlin becomes the longest-tenured current U.S. major pro coach

All-time NBA wins leader Gregg Popovich retires after 29 seasons as Spurs' coach

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All-time NBA wins leader Gregg Popovich retires after 29 seasons as Spurs' coach

LeBron James: 'I don't have the answer' to questions about future after Lakers' exit from playoffs

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LeBron James: 'I don't have the answer' to questions about future after Lakers' exit from playoffs

Mystics lose forward Aaliyah Edwards for two weeks as preseason injuries pile up

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Mystics lose forward Aaliyah Edwards for two weeks as preseason injuries pile up

Caitlin Clark's Iowa return for Indiana Fever preseason game calls for average ticket price of $440

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Caitlin Clark's Iowa return for Indiana Fever preseason game calls for average ticket price of $440

Knicks, Nuggets have a chance to eliminate Pistons, Clippers from NBA playoffs

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Knicks, Nuggets have a chance to eliminate Pistons, Clippers from NBA playoffs

Antetokounmpo faces big offseason question of whether to stay with Bucks or leave

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Antetokounmpo faces big offseason question of whether to stay with Bucks or leave

Mystics rookie Georgia Amoore blows out knee in preseason practice

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Mystics rookie Georgia Amoore blows out knee in preseason practice

Clark gears up for second WNBA season with revamped, upgraded Fever roster

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Clark gears up for second WNBA season with revamped, upgraded Fever roster

Commanders, D.C. officials envision major potential of new stadium at RFK site

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Commanders, D.C. officials envision major potential of new stadium at RFK site

Doncic donates entire cost of restoring vandalized Bryant mural in Los Angeles

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Doncic donates entire cost of restoring vandalized Bryant mural in Los Angeles

Castle wins NBA rookie of the year, joining Wembanyama as back-to-back Spurs winners

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Castle wins NBA rookie of the year, joining Wembanyama as back-to-back Spurs winners

Bucks confirm All-Star guard Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon

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Bucks confirm All-Star guard Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon

Cavaliers win by 55 points to sweep Heat, finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

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Cavaliers win by 55 points to sweep Heat, finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

For the Rockets, it's all about stopping Steph Curry

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For the Rockets, it's all about stopping Steph Curry

Knicks' Brunson, Towns push Pistons closer to the edge

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Knicks' Brunson, Towns push Pistons closer to the edge

Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is headed to the NBA draft

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Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is headed to the NBA draft

Jimmy Butler sits out with injury as Stephen Curry leads Warriors to Game 3 win over Rockets

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Jimmy Butler sits out with injury as Stephen Curry leads Warriors to Game 3 win over Rockets

Full-strength Wolves take series lead into Game 4 vs. Lakers, as health looms large in NBA playoffs

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Full-strength Wolves take series lead into Game 4 vs. Lakers, as health looms large in NBA playoffs

Curry, Warriors will need others to step up if Butler misses Game 3 against Rockets

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Curry, Warriors will need others to step up if Butler misses Game 3 against Rockets

WNBA training camps ready to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2

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WNBA training camps ready to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2

NBA playoff guide, Day 6: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

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NBA playoff guide, Day 6: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Dallas as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by Wings

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Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Dallas as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by Wings

Tigers, Pistons take baton in Detroit's pro sports renaissance

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Tigers, Pistons take baton in Detroit's pro sports renaissance

Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against Grizzlies' Morant over fight during pickup game

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Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against Grizzlies' Morant over fight during pickup game

NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

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NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

Wizards' Keefe voted NBA's worst coach in player poll

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Wizards' Keefe voted NBA's worst coach in player poll

New NCAA rules set table for schools to pay players directly

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New NCAA rules set table for schools to pay players directly

NCAA passes series of rules that sets table for schools to pay players directly

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NCAA passes series of rules that sets table for schools to pay players directly

Maryland forward Allie Kubek enters transfer portal after averaging 9.1 points per game in 2024-25

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Maryland forward Allie Kubek enters transfer portal after averaging 9.1 points per game in 2024-25

Pacers look to make Game 2 more difficult for Bucks as NBA playoff teams focus on defensive effort

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Pacers look to make Game 2 more difficult for Bucks as NBA playoff teams focus on defensive effort

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick

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Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick

Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, the fifth-biggest margin of victory in postseason history

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Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, the fifth-biggest margin of victory in postseason history

Kawhi Leonard is fresh in mind and body as the streaking Los Angeles Clippers open the playoffs

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Kawhi Leonard is fresh in mind and body as the streaking Los Angeles Clippers open the playoffs

Butler, Curry lead Warriors past Grizzlies 121-116 to secure seventh seed in West playoffs

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Butler, Curry lead Warriors past Grizzlies 121-116 to secure seventh seed in West playoffs

Thunder, Cavaliers play waiting game to see who they'll face in Round 1 of playoffs

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Thunder, Cavaliers play waiting game to see who they'll face in Round 1 of playoffs

Last chance time: Hawks-Heat, Grizzlies-Mavericks to decide final NBA playoff spots on Friday

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Last chance time: Hawks-Heat, Grizzlies-Mavericks to decide final NBA playoff spots on Friday

Former Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward to take over as Florida A&M's basketball coach

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Former Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward to take over as Florida A&M's basketball coach

'Getting closer': Wizards general manager feels optimistic after another woeful campaign

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'Getting closer': Wizards general manager feels optimistic after another woeful campaign

International players again take NBA Playoffs' center stage

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International players again take NBA Playoffs' center stage

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Dude Perfect has grown from trick shots to trusted sports and entertainment brand

LOVERRO: Rooting for the Wizards boils down to cheering for a ping-pong ball

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LOVERRO: Rooting for the Wizards boils down to cheering for a ping-pong ball

Mystics earn high marks for WNBA draft performance

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Mystics earn high marks for WNBA draft performance

Sedona Prince goes undrafted in WNBA with her basketball future now murky

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Sedona Prince goes undrafted in WNBA with her basketball future now murky

Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase

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Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase

Bueckers selected No. 1 overall in WNBA draft, going to Wings

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Bueckers selected No. 1 overall in WNBA draft, going to Wings

Pelicans fire basketball operations chief David Griffin after an injury-plagued 21-61 season

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Pelicans fire basketball operations chief David Griffin after an injury-plagued 21-61 season

Mystics trade guard Karlie Samuelson to Lynx for 2026 first-round pick

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Mystics trade guard Karlie Samuelson to Lynx for 2026 first-round pick

Warriors among second-tier teams looking to survive NBA's play-in tournament

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Warriors among second-tier teams looking to survive NBA's play-in tournament