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NBA calls for tighter prediction market restrictio...

The NBA asked the nation's top commodities regulator Thursday to impose tighter restrictions on players, game officials and team staff to ensure prediction markets don't undermine sports integrity and fan confidence.
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Magic rule Wagner out for Game 6 vs. Pistons

Franz Wagner will miss his second straight game because of a calf strain, as it appears increasingly unlikely that he will return in this series.
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Sources: KD out again for Game 6 due to ankle

Kevin Durant will not play in Game 6 against the Lakers because of the ankle injury that has sidelined the Rockets star for most of Houston's first-round playoff series, sources told ESPN.
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Daniels, Robinson tossed in Hawks-Knicks scuffle

Atlanta's Dyson Daniels and New York's Mitchell Robinson were ejected from Game 6 of the Hawks-Knicks playoff series Thursday night after a fight that prompted offsetting technical fouls.
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Jokic on early exit: Nuggets 'far' from contention...

Nikola Jokic said he wants to be "a Nugget forever" following the team's first-round exit from the playoffs, but acknowledged the team is "far away" from title contention.
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Wolves eliminate Nuggets as McDaniels scores 32

Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds as Minnesota eliminated Denver with a 110-98 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night.
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Maxey, George deliver as Sixers push Celts to G7

In perhaps their best all-around game of the season, the Sixers got strong performances from Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Joel Embiid to win 106-93 and force a Game 7 against the Celtics.
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Knicks' 47-point halftime lead sets playoff record...

The Knicks set an NBA playoff record with a 47-point halftime lead over the Hawks, on their way to the biggest playoff victory in franchise history and a berth in the second round.
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West playoff takeaways: Timberwolves move on to Ro...

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
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East playoff takeaways: Knicks dominate Hawks in G...

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
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Does the Rams' Stafford-Simpson approach make sens...

Matthew Stafford just won MVP, but the Rams still drafted Ty Simpson. Are there precedents for this working?
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Why the Rams see Simpson as Stafford's heir appare...

The Rams eyed Simpson early in the process -- and just didn't let on.
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NBA Futures: Spurs, Celtics both +500 to win champ...

Houston remains a big long shot for the NBA championship while Detroit's odds shortened to 40-1 after Wednesday.
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LeBron goes deep on MJ, Bronny and his NBA legacy

In a series of interviews with ESPN, James discusses the GOAT debate, which of his records he thinks is unbreakable and what he's going to do after basketball.
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Miller: Ranking the 100 best NFL draft picks of 20...

Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades.
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What NFL scouts, coaches, execs are saying about a...

One week since the start of the 2026 NFL draft, what are league sources saying about all 32 classes?
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For DiVincenzo: Timberwolves turn Game 6 arrival i...

The Timberwolves guard suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the first round series against the Nuggets.
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The redemption of Rudy and four more trends poweri...

ESPN's Zach Kram analyzes the most important developments coming out of the postseason's first round.
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In email, thankful Cora confident in Sox's future

In an email to the organization Wednesday, a copy of which was obtained by Mass Live, Alex Cora expressed thanks for his time in Boston as both a player and a manager, despite a poor start to the 2026 season that led to his abrupt firing Saturday night.
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Red Sox ace Crochet to IL after rocky start to '26...

The Red Sox placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.
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Reds put Williamson on IL with shoulder fatigue

The Cincinnati Reds placed left-handed starter Brandon Williamson on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue after undergoing an MRI on Thursday morning.
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Yankees' Rodon allows 1 run in 2nd rehab outing

Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon struck out eight over 5⅓ innings Thursday night in his second minor league rehabilitation outing.
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Brewers' Woodruff exits amid big drop in velocity

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff was undergoing tests Thursday to determine what led to the drop in velocity that caused him to leave his start against Arizona during the second inning.
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Alvarez ends April with 12th HR to tie for MLB lea...

Yordan Alvarez ended the month of April with a bang, going 3-for-4 in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader, including his 12th home run to tie for the MLB lead.
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Two good: Phillies walk off both ends of split DH

Philadelphia swept both games of a split doubleheader against the visiting San Francisco Giants and did so in impressive fashion: with walk-off wins in each and the same pitcher, Chase Shugart, earning both victories.
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