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Mazzulla-isms: Quotes from the Celtics' head coach that defined the season

Since becoming the Celtics' head coach in 2022, Joe Mazzulla has become a quotable head coach in the association.

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Zion Williamson sued by a woman alleging the Pelicans star committed sexual violence against her

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SEC amps up fines to $500,000 for rushing field, storming court

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SEC amps up fines to $500,000 for rushing field, storming court

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still hasn't achieved his main goal for the Thunder

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MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still hasn't achieved his main goal for the Thunder

Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins at forefront of next era for Seattle Storm

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Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins at forefront of next era for Seattle Storm

Mystics beat shorthanded Fever with injured Clark watching from bench

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Mystics beat shorthanded Fever with injured Clark watching from bench

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

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

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

Mystics look forward to facing Fever without Clark in Baltimore

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Mystics look forward to facing Fever without Clark in Baltimore

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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