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Did the Spurs Exhaust Themselves vs. the Thunder? Wemby Thinks So, and NBA History Agrees

Just days after knocking out the defending-champion Thunder, Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs trail the Knicks 2–0 in the NBA Finals.

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Chet Holmgren’s Western Conference Finals Performance Was Worse Than You Think

Chet Holmgren’s disastrous performance against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals doomed the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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MLS Power Rankings: Muller’s Whitecaps Dominate, Miami Wins Chaotic Pre-World Cup Finale and More After Matchday 15

MLS heads into its World Cup break with no matches until July 16.

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‘I Decided’—U.S. Soccer Player Explains Beer Celebration After Late MLS Winner

Sam Sarver has impressed off the bench with FC Dallas over the past several weeks.

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Lakers Season Grade: Eyes Turn Toward LeBron James’s Uncertain Future

The four-time champion led the Lakers through the playoffs without Luka Dončić, while Austin Reaves missed most of the first round.

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MLS Power Rankings: New England Shines at Home, Inter Miami’s Resurgence and More From Matchday 12

It was a packed week of MLS action as the World Cup stands just one month away.

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MLS Power Rankings: San Jose Dominates, Inter Miami Underwhelms and More After Matchday 10

The San Jose Earthquakes picked up two commanding wins in the first double match week of the 2026 MLS season.

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MLS Predictions: Top of the Table Races Headline Matchday 10

The 2026 season rumbles on after a hectic midweek slate produced goals galore.

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MLS Power Rankings: Timo Werner’s San Jose Dominate as LAFC Continue Slide in Matchday 8

The Western Conference continued to lead the power rankings after Matchday 8 of the 2026 MLS season.

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Top Five Players We Want to See Win Their First NBA Championship

As the NBA’s young stars take over, some seasoned veterans are still on the hunt for their first Larry O’Brien trophy.

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The NHL's Playoff Format Is Awful, and It Needs to Change—Here's How

It’s time for the NHL to do away with its current playoff format.

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Lakers Discuss How to Move Forward with Luka Dončić Sidelined

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić is out indefinitely with a hamstring injury. JJ Redick and LeBron James discussed how the team can move forward while he’s out.

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JJ Redick Feels Like a ‘Loser’ Watching LeBron James Turn Back the Clock Again

LeBron James makes JJ Redick feel like a loser. The Lakers have now won seven in a row.

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Why Steph Curry’s Potential Return Could Come Too Little, Too Late for Warriors

Steph Curry could return soon for the Golden State Warriors, but it may be too late as the team continues to slide down the Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant Credits NBA’s Bemoaned Salary Cap Rules for Thrilling Playoff Race

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant says the NBA’s luxury tax aprons are the reason for a tight playoff chase this season.

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French star Wembanyama muscles another NBA prize into growing collection

French basketball star Victor Wembanyama on Wednesday added another line to his growing sporting CV when he was named the NBA Western Conference’s player of the month after helping the San Antonio Spurs win all 11 of their games in February.

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MLS Power Rankings: LAFC Set the Opening Day Standard, San Diego Prove a Point

The start of the 2026 season did not go as planned for MLS Cup holders Inter Miami.

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One Glaring Weakness for Each Western Conference NBA Title Contender

A look at where each of the Western Conference’s top teams struggle as the NBA heads down the home stretch of the season.

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The Seven Most Fascinating NBA Teams to Watch Through the Stretch Run of the Season

There are a few teams we’re going to be locked in on as we push towards the playoffs.

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The Top 10 Stars in MLS in 2026—Ranked

The fourth decade of MLS kicks off with a stacked roster of superstars.

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2026 MLS Western Conference: Preview, Season Predictions—Repeat Success in Store

The 31st edition of MLS could be extremely competitive with a number of sides looking more than capable on paper.

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Kings’ Zach LaVine to Miss Remainder of Season Due to Hand Injury

LaVine’s 12th NBA season will end as the Kings are at the bottom of the Western Conference.

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MLS Teams That Could Win the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup—Ranked

There are nine MLS teams participating in the 27-club competition.

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LeBron James’s Incredible All-Star Game Streak Appears to Be Over

With the Western Conference All-Star starting lineup revealed, LeBron James’s incredible All-Star streak appears to be at an end.

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Which MLS Clubs Have New Managers? A Look at the Nine Appointments for 2026

Nearly one-third of MLS teams will have new faces on the touchline to start the 2026 season.

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