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iconMega NFL projections: Likely Super Bowl LIV matchups, 2020 draft order, more

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 8:16 AM CDT

The ESPN Analytics team ran 10,000 simulations of the season. The Chiefs are favorites, but there were plenty of surprises, including a Miami miracle.

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iconNFL experts predict: Our picks for Defensive Rookie of the Year

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - 7:53 AM CDT

Could a rookie boost the Steelers' Super Bowl chances? Could Nick Bosa get double-digit sacks? Our insiders weigh in.

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iconKD has calf strain, to be reevaluated next week

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 4:45 PM CDT

Warriors star Kevin Durant suffered a right calf strain during Game 5 against the Rockets, an MRI confirmed Thursday. He will not travel with the team and will be reevaluated next week.

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iconJaguars LB Smith says he won't play in 2019

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 3:41 PM CDT

Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith announced that he will not play football in 2019.

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iconSources: Vogel to interview for Lakers job

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 1:33 PM CDT

Former Magic and Pacers coach Frank Vogel is traveling to Los Angeles on Thursday to interview for the Lakers' head-coaching position, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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iconSource: TE Watson to join Pats on one-year deal

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 3:22 PM CDT

Veteran tight end Benjamin Watson will join the Patriots on a one-year deal, a source tells ESPN.

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iconSmart: Blaming Kyrie for Celtics' fall is B.S.

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 2:50 PM CDT

Kyrie Irving struggled as the Celtics lost to the Bucks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but Marcus Smart said it's "bulls---" to say Irving's leadership skills were to blame for the team's problems.

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iconAnother milestone: Pujols reaches 2,000 RBIs

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 3:22 PM CDT

Albert Pujols became only the third player in MLB history to record 2,000 or more RBIs, joining Alex Rodriguez (2,086) and Hank Aaron (2,297) in achieving the feat.

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iconKyrie Irving's failed leadership tells the story of the Celtics' failed season

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - 3:51 PM CDT

It started with a qualified promise to stay. It ended with a failed promise to be better in the playoffs. In between, Kyrie Irving slowly eroded what seemed like a promising season in Boston.

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iconWhy in the world does Joel Embiid fall down so much?

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 8:11 AM CDT

Joel Embiid is known for his elite social media game, his adoration of The Process and his MVP-level play. But watch any Sixers game, and you'll see something else: Embiid falls down ... constantly. And no one has figured out why -- until now.

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iconWhat happens after the shot heard round the world? Damian Lillard knows well

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - 2:03 PM CDT

With their season on the brink, the Trail Blazers could be on the cusp of another transcendent playoff performance by Damian Lillard -- or another dispiriting loss. It's the dichotomy that has defined Lillard's career.

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iconHow the National League is taking over baseball

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 8:26 AM CDT

Better races, breakout performances, young stars and 'it' teams, the NL has taken the AL's crown as baseball's cool league.

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iconHow a mid-at-bat change to an ax-handle bat helped ignite Kris Bryant

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 8:26 AM CDT

After breaking his bat in Arizona, the Cubs slugger picked up a backup with a unique design, went deep -- and hasn't cooled off since.

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iconAfter crazy week, who will (and won't) win final?

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 8:29 AM CDT

Liverpool and Tottenham completed crazy comebacks in the Champions League semis, but who will come out on top when they meet in Madrid on June 1?

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iconSpurs' comeback at Ajax fitting in season of close calls

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - 6:49 PM CDT

Tottenham nearly exited in the group stage, and again in the quarters. Their Champions League semifinal comeback at Ajax should come as no surprise.

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icon2019 NHL playoffs: Picks on the conference final series

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 9:21 AM CDT

We're down to the final four in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs. Who wins Bruins-Hurricanes and Sharks-Blues? Our experts weigh in.

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iconWill Canes' magic continue, or can Bruins get back to finals?

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 8:20 AM CDT

Will the magic run for the "Bunch of Jerks" continue, or will Boston get back to the Stanley Cup Final? We assess the matchup in seven categories.

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iconAssembling a 'Bunch of Jerks': How this Hurricanes team was built

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 8:20 AM CDT

No one expected the Carolina Hurricanes to reach the Eastern Conference finals, but here they are.

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iconThe education of Zion Williamson

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 8:13 AM CDT

His dunks inspire awe, his all-around game will make him millions. But to understand his legend, you have to go back to the place where it all started.

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iconMeet Kayla Harrison: Olympic gold medalist, face of PFL and MMA's next star

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 10:34 AM CDT

Kayla Harrison is the favorite at the outset of the PFL's new women's lightweight division, and the two-time judo Olympic gold medalist is ready to prove she can be one of the best MMA fighters in the world.

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