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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) top-scored as they booked their spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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Cavaliers complete historically one-sided playoff sweep over Heat, Bucks’ Damian Lillard suffers torn Achilles tendon
The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl LIX victory with president Donald Trump at the White House.
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Jalen Hurts misses Eagles’ White House celebrations while Trump backs the ‘tush push’
Portrait of Cincinnati Reds baseball star Pete Rose.
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Rob Manfred says he discussed Pete Rose’s status with Donald Trump and will rule on reinstatement
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sunday, April 27, 2025 - Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) leave the court after loss to Timberwolves. The LA Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves in game three of the NBA playoffs, at the Target Center. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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LeBron James and Luka Dončić on the brink of elimination as Los Angeles Lakers lose Game 4 to Minnesota Timberwolves
Eugenio Suarez is the first player in nearly eight years to hit four home runs in one MLB game.
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Eugenio Suárez becomes 19th player in MLB history to hit 4 home runs in single game
Apr 27, 2025
It took almost three minutes for referees to determine whether Aaron Gordon had released the ball in time.
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Aaron Gordon’s historic buzzer-beating dunk propels Denver Nuggets to victory over Los Angeles Clippers, ties series 2-2
Apr 27, 2025
Ahmed Hassanein looks on during a game between Boise State and Penn State on December 31.
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Ahmed Hassanein became the first Egyptian ever selected in the NFL draft. It’s the next chapter in an improbable story
Apr 27, 2025
Melanie Salata-Fitch, right, announces Memphis' Kobee Minor as the final pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by New England Patriots.
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New England Patriots make Kobee Minor this year’s ‘Mr. Irrelevant’
Apr 26, 2025
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days in July.
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After a surprisingly long wait, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders selected by Cleveland Browns in 5th round
Apr 26, 2025

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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, left, and forward Tobias Harris high-five at the end of their Game 2 win against the New York Knicks on Monday.
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The Detroit Pistons are shaking off a decade in the doldrums. A franchise legend sees reminders of his era in this new team
(Original Caption) New York: The All All-America of 1935--A close up of Jay Berwanger, ace backfield man of the University of Chicago, shown holding the bronze trophy of the downtown Athletic Club, with which he was presented today, December 10th, after his selection as the Outstanding Football Player of 1935. Berwanger is the only football player in the country to have been selected on All All-America Teams.
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He was the first player ever to be drafted in the NFL, but he never played a professional game
Jimmy Butler III of the Golden State Warriors goes to the floor after being fouled by Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets in the first half in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs in Houston, Texas, at Toyota Center on April 23, 2025.
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Golden State Warriors suffer Jimmy Butler injury blow in Game 2 defeat to Houston Rockets
Cam Ward (left) and Travis Hunter (right) are two of the top prospects heading into the 2025 NFL draft.
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2025 NFL draft: How to watch and everything you need to know about the top prospects
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael walks across the field during a game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on October 31,1993.
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Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael dies at 67 after battle with ALS
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert and forward Jaden McDaniels during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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LA Lakers level first-round series against Minnesota Timberwolves behind big Luka Dončić performance
Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe has denied accusations of sexual assault and battery.
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Pro Football Hall of Famer and podcast star Shannon Sharpe sued for sexual assault and battery. He says it’s a ‘shakedown’
Luka Dončić was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in February.
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Mavs GM Nico Harrison admits he was surprised by Luka Dončić’s level of popularity with fans following shock trade to Lakers
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) and forward Tobias Harris (12) high-five at the end of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Monday, April 21, 2025, in New York.
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Detroit Pistons snap NBA-record postseason losing streak with Game 2 win over New York Knicks
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is defended by Jalen Green #4 of the Houston Rockets during the third quarter in Game One of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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NBA Playoffs: Steph Curry leads Golden State Warriors to Game 1 win and more from Sunday’s action
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards racked up 22 points, eight rebounds and nine assists on Saturday.
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NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers succumb to heavy defeat against Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 despite late comeback
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pictured in the dugout, during a game against the Colorado Rockies earlier this week.
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and wife Mamiko welcome the birth of first child

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WASHINGTON - APRIL 24: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers apllies chalk to his hands prior to playing against the Washington Wizards in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quaterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2008 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate with the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9.
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Philadelphia beat Kansas City 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Philadelphia Eagles players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles won the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Cooper DeJean #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates scoring a touchdown after making an interception in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Kendrick Lamar opens his Super Bowl halftime show on the hood of a car on Sunday, February 9.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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San Francisco 49ers Steve Young in Super Bowl XXIX against the San Diego Chargers at the Joe Robbie Stadium on January 29, 1995 in Miami, FL. The 49ers defeated the Chargers 49-26. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
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Tennis great Rafael Nadal speaks to CNN's Amanda Davies at the Laureus World Sports Awards.
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Rafael Nadal tells CNN exclusively that he ‘100%’ believes Jannik Sinner is innocent amid return from doping suspension
Adam Johnson died after sustaining a cut to the neck in a collision with another player during the second period of the Nottingham Panthers’ game against the Sheffield Steelers in England on October 28, 2023.
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No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson
Students walk between classes in the Wynn Commons on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 25, 2017. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller
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Trump administration orders University of Pennsylvania to erase transgender swimmer’s records
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, acknowledges the moment after scoring a century during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, wows crowd with record-smashing IPL performance