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April 21, 2024: Shooting for the moon: Nuggets begin title defense

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One small step in the series, one giant leap for their title defense. The Nuggets capped off the first day of the playoffs with a win over the Lakers. - Louis


	‘Despicable’ Nikola Jokic steals Game 1 from Lakers

	LeBron James hits from way downtown against Nuggets
	Lakers’ missing piece is former player who is proving to be valuable to Nuggets
	76ers might regret not stealing Game 1 against the Knicks
	76ers' Joel Embiid injures leg after incredible dunk, returned to game
	Watch: Knicks' Miles McBride catches fire from three-point range
	76ers criticized for odd decision

The Top 10


10	Maple Leafs have familiar playoff woes in Game 1 loss

	Jake DeBrusk powers Bruins past Leafs in Game 1
	Watch: Embarrassed Leafs fan covers up sweater at Blue Jays game
	Hurricanes beat Islanders in Game 1
	Watch: Hurricanes wasted little time striking first in playoff opener
	... and Hurricanes goaltender made incredible desperation save


9	Anthony Edwards looks like new face of the NBA

	Wolves wallop Suns 120-95
	Edwards sheds light on Bradley Beal message that fueled Timberwolves
	Edwards shares hilarious take on battle with Kevin Durant
	Durant gives response to trash talk
	Suns' Grayson Allen exited Game 1


8	What to look out for in Panthers vs. Lightning series

	Hope renewed as Avalanche prepare to take on Jets in Game 1
	Jonathan Drouin out for series
	It's not fair top-seeded Stars are playing Golden Knights in first round
	Rangers try to meet high expectations, open series with Capitals
	Best bets: Lightning vs. Panthers Game 1 odds, preview, prediction
	NHL bets: Our two favorite prop targets for Sunday's playoff action

"We're able to beat any team in this league as long as we play like this every single night." - Jarrett Allen


7	Jarrett Allen is confident after Cavaliers' opening win

	Donovan Mitchell helps Cavaliers outclass Magic in opener
	... and did it on practically no sleep
	Magic guard Gary Harris makes forgettable return to playoffs
	Heat look to set tone vs. Celtics
	Top-seeded, more mature Thunder take on Zion-less Pelicans


6	Jesse Love's Talladega victory marks first win of career

	Kyle Larson doesn't qualify, Michael McDowell wins pole for GEICO 500
	Todd Gilliland looking for breakthrough performance at Talladega
	Brad Keselowski out to tame Talladega again, end drought
	NASCAR odds: A low-risk, high-reward pick for Sunday’s GEICO 500
	Three drivers to watch, one to avoid


5	Key takeaways from Michigan's spring game

	Watch: Jim Harbaugh commemorates NCAA title with '15-0' tattoo
	Kurt Warner shares one ‘huge question’ he has about J.J. McCarthy
	Watch: Texas QB Arch Manning puts on show at spring game
	USC spring game takeaways
	Examining the CFB QBs set to take over for 2023 stars


4	Ron Washington wants answers from Angels' pitching staff

	Twins pitcher Daniel Duarte to undergo season-ending surgery
	Dodgers place right-hander on injured list due to shoulder inflammation
	Mets place starting catcher on injured list with thumb sprain
	Marlins place veteran pitcher on IL with shoulder fatigue
	Tigers third baseman lands on IL
	Former All-Star infielder designated for assignment by Rangers

“I’m not going to say I fear being here or not. I don’t fear either situation, to be candid with you." - Day Prescott


3	Dak Prescott has shocking comments on contract talks

	Stephen Jones: Prescott's extension still a 'priority' for Cowboys
	Jaguars GM addresses ongoing extension talks with Trevor Lawrence
	Browns GM clears the air about trade candidate Greg Newsome
	Broncos don't plan to trade veteran WR
	49ers QB Brock Purdy’s physical change is creating major buzz


2	All eyes are on Doc Rivers in first-round series vs. Pacers

	Clippers have to 'prepare both ways' with Kawhi Leonard's status in question
	Mavericks vs. Clippers odds, prediction: Leonard injury clouds Game 1
	Heat's chances suffer major blow as starting guard will miss time
	The NBA playoff injury report looks like an All-Star Game lineup
	Bulls executive offers telling quote about team's roster


1	NFL Draft Q&A: Steelers intel, needs and more

	Focus on Chargers' first-round pick
	Will Cardinals move up in NFL Draft?
	Minnesota Vikings reportedly 'in love with' top QB prospect
	Rumors that Jayden Daniels' agent was unhappy about visit 'overblown'
	Todd McShay sends message to football fans ahead of NFL Draft

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