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NBA Showtime previews Game 4 between Cleveland and Detroit, discussing the Cavaliers’ need to set the tone early and for James Harden to continue his strong play.
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Victor Wembanyama was assessed a Flagrant 2 for elbowing Naz Reid in the first half that led to his first-career ejection from the game.
The Knicks are back in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive year.
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Adrian Peterson had an eventful trip to the Vikings’ facility last week.
The additional game is Jan. 2 2027 at 4:30 p.m. EST on NBC and Peacock, giving NBC three games for Week 17.
The Vikings have officially added a pair of young defensive players.
Jacksonville has added a veteran running back.
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The Tigers used a three-run second inning and pinch-hit fireworks from an unlikely hero to take down the Royals on Sunday Night Baseball, avoiding the sweep and snapping a five-game losing streak at Kauffman Stadium.
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Starting from the pole position, van Gisbergen scored his seventh Cup Series victory — all on road or street courses — and his second consecutive on the 2.45-mile track by leading 74 of 100 laps in his No. 97 Chevrolet.
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