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NBA Showtime discusses the turnover battle that proved costly for the Cavaliers in Game 1 against the Pistons and how Cleveland can play with more intention to even the series.
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Chet Holmgren joins NBA Showtime to recap the Thunder’s win over the Lakers in Game 1, where he “kept it simple” in dropping a team-high 24 points and stayed aggressive with his shots.
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The 2025 season did not go well for quarterback Geno Smith.
The Eagles announced a number of title changes and new hires in their front office on Wednesday.
Kurt Warner went from going undrafted to playing quarterback in the NFL and his son is trying to follow the same path.
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We are officially at the business end of the season with just one Premier League side, Arsenal, still in the race for the European Cup.
Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are on the hunt for long-sought silverware as the Europa League is down to its final four teams.
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Bournemouth look to keep hold of pole position in the race for sixth place when they visit still-hopeful Fulham on Saturday at Craven Cottage.
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It’s (practically) a winner-take-all scenario between Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence this week in the Supercross season finale.
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Eric Samulski breaks down potential starting pitcher adds based on early season command metrics.
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Phil Mickelson also is out of the PGA Championship.
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Jon Rahm has resolved his financial dispute with the European tour, a move that potentially gives him a place to compete in 2027 and beyond with LIV Golf facing an uncertain future.
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