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May 21, 2023: No joke: Nuggets drop Lakers into 0-3 series hole

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Jamal Murray's stellar first half and Nikola Jokic's overall brilliance pushed the Lakers to the brink of elimination in the Nuggets' Game 3 win. - Mark


	Nikola Jokic's late surge powers Nuggets to 3-0 series lead

	LeBron James left court early in defeat
	Watch: James busts Scott Foster's lip
	A closer look at Jamal Murray's bonkers first half in Game 3
	Nuggets have new challenge to overcome thanks to Charles Barkley
	Lakers in danger of losing bidding war for fan favorite?

The Top 10


10	Matthew Tkachuk once again plays OT hero for Panthers

	Watch: Panthers, Hurricanes fall victim to video review in wild first period
	Road-tested Panthers approaching impressive playoff record
	Insider expects Penguins to pursue former Maple Leafs GM
	Three biggest issues the next Maple Leafs GM will have to address
	What is the missing piece of Stanley Cup puzzle for Oilers?


9	Man City wins Premier League for fifth time in six years

	Arsenal set unwanted new record
	Watch: Arsenal's Mikel Arteta has message for Man City after defeat
	Pep Guardiola is a genius, but not ready to topple Sir Alex
	How much of Manchester City’s success is due to Pep?
	San Diego to join MLS in 2025


8	Dodgers place 2022 ERA leader on 15-day IL

	...and he is not the only Dodgers starter out injured
	Twins place power-hitting infielder on 10-day IL
	Injured Mets starter ready for next rehab step
	Padres superstar to miss time
	Brewers recall struggling veteran following latest pitching injury

"Losing that horse today really hurt ... I have my boys with me. It's been a very emotional day." - Bob Baffert


7	National Treasure's Preakness win overshadowed by tragedy

	Bob Baffert-trained horse dies after suffering injury at Preakness undercard
	Taxed turns it on down stretch to win Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
	Derby-winner drew No. 3 post before third-place Preakness finish
	Triple Crown winners and close calls


6	A.J. Brown part of scary moment in Eagles bike race

	Eagles possibly open to down-the-road extension for running back
	Bears receiver 'out for disrespect' this coming season
	A song for every 2023 Eagles opponent
	Bengals teammates praise QB Joe Burrow: 'Whatever it is, he's got it'
	Miami confident it can win future bid for Super Bowl


5	Brooks Koepka can change legacy at PGA Championship

	Bryson DeChambeau booed on first tee at PGA Championship
	DeChambeau's rivalry with Koepka is no more
	Watch: Lee Hodges' golf ball takes ridiculously long time to drop
	Notable former champions missed PGA Championship cut
	...unlike a 46-year-old club pro


4	Former USC AD reportedly faced concerning allegations

	Shemy Schembechler resigns from Michigan over his Twitter activity
	Labor board issues complaint against USC, Pac-12, NCAA
	How Pac-12 football will look more like the XFL in 2023
	K-State coach Chris Klieman signs eight-year deal
	Ranking the new college football coaching hires for 2023

"This is a very good baseball team. It kind of seemed like it wasn’t working out for me." - Aaron Hicks


3	Yankees finally moving on from disappointing outfielder

	Outfielder returns to Yankees two years after being waived by them
	New York Mets to make history in Sunday doubleheader
	Mets shorstop, wife respond to former teammate's comments
	Rays ace on pace to make season debut next weekend
	Brewers add another pitcher to IL, recall struggling veteran


2	Four second-year NFL breakout candidates

	Former NFL coach sees promise in Commanders QB Sam Howell
	Raiders haved already waived a rookie
	'It’d hardly be a shocker' for Jaguars to trade former first-round pick
	Dolphins hoping to hold steady at tight end after losing starter in free agency
	Pittsburgh GM on LB Alex Highsmith: 'He's a Steeler'


1	2023 NBA first-round mock draft

	Spurs legend likely to help mentor top overall prospect
	Will the Trail Blazers shop the third pick?
	Competition-related issues drew 'lively' conversation at GM meetings
	10 sleeper NBA Draft prospects
	Mavericks interest in former No. 1 pick possibly 'overstated'?

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