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May 18, 2023: The Butler did it: Jimmy Buckets historic in Game 1

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Jimmy Butler led the Heat to a Game 1 road win against the Celtics while joining a rarified statistical club graced by the likes of Jordan, Iverson and Barry. - Mark


	Jimmy Butler's masterpiece performance lifts Heat over Celtics

	Watch: Kevin Harlan has tremendous call of Butler dagger
	Nuggets, Lakers emerge from purgatory at the same time
	Austin Reaves believes he has the solution for Nikola Jokic problem
	Nuggets give Lakers' D'Angelo Russell bulletin-board material
	Warriors are preparing to lose the architect of their dynasty

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10	Former 76ers HC Doc Rivers reportedly still wants to coach

	Rivers breaks silence after firing
	76ers president: Joel Embiid 'shocked' by coach's firing
	Bucks interview two more candidates for coaching vacancy
	Steve Kerr makes big admission about Warriors' season
	Wizards interview Trajan Langdon for front-office job


9	Padres star Manny Machado suffers fractured hand

	Dodgers get mixed news on Dustin May
	Injured Dodgers starter reveals goal for return date
	White Sox's Davis Martin undergoes Tommy John surgery
	Brewers to place Wade Miley on IL
	Reds' Nick Lodolo diagnosed with stress reaction in tibia


8	Coyotes to remain in Tempe for 2023-24 season

	Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes suggests NHL's Coyotes move to Kansas City
	Mike Sullivan addresses links to Rangers
	Candidates beginning to emerge for vacant Ducks coaching job
	Men's World Championship Hockey might delay Blue Jackets' search
	Oilers general manager to honor final season of contract

"That's the only way to stop it. ... That's where I'd draw the line." - Lance Lynn


7	Lance Lynn on Aaron Judge: I'd hit anyone caught 'peeking'

	Yankees announcer defends Blue Jays announcers over Aaron Judge comments
	Judge had 'choice words' for Blue Jays broadcast booth
	Demoted Blue Jays pitcher makes big admission about Aaron Judge
	MLB announces punishment for Yankees' Domingo German
	Former top prospect gets ejected from Triple-A game for 'sticky substance'


6	Wrestling Hall of Famer 'Superstar' Billy Graham dies

	Tributes flow in for Graham
	WWE legends honor Graham
	Sports world mourns the icon
	Taking a look at the WWE legend's wrestling career and contributions


5	Michigan loses would-be star transfer to admissions snag

	Hunter Dickinson receives hate for leaving Michigan over NIL money
	What Jeremy Roach's return to Duke means for program
	Tennessee transfer commits to SMU
	St. John's lands Penn scoring guard from transfer portal
	New Mexico head coach signs contract extension with Lobos


4	Four AFC East players who will make the biggest leap in 2023

	Four AFC South players who will make the biggest leap in 2023
	Four AFC West players who will make the biggest leap in 2023
	Four AFC North players who will make the biggest leap in 2023
	Futures bets: 2023 AFC North win totals
	Vet reveals 'team to beat' in AFC North

"Pulling the offer raised eyebrows to me ... that would send a message to me if I’m the player that this is going to be a truly tough negotiation." - Joel Corry


3	Former NFL agent raises red flag on Saquon Barkley talks

	Multiple NFL teams interested in former No. 2 draft pick
	Why the Chiefs should extend four-time Pro Bowler
	Cowboys star LB ranks atop PFF's 'top 25 players under 25' list
	Report: GMs believe Ezekiel Elliott has 'lost a step'
	Ja’Marr Chase says he’s gunning for every Bengals receiving record


2	Getting to know future top pick Victor Wembanyama

	Spurs weren't the only big winners in the NBA Draft lottery
	Why Wembanyama should be thrilled with lottery outcome
	Coveted big man sends post-lottery message to Spurs
	10 under-the-radar draft prospects
	Will multiple NBA lottery teams look to trade picks?


1	Top XFL players who have signed NFL deals this offseason

	Sean Payton takes jab at Ben DiNucci after he throws INT in front of Walmart CEO
	Insider predicts when Titans' Will Levis may unseat Ryan Tannehill
	Davante Adams shuts down rumored Raiders tension with viral Instagram photo
	Steelers add another big weapon for QB Kenny Pickett
	Bills' Damar Hamlin meets Troy Aikman, Joe Buck months after collapse

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