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Revenge is sweet, and Doncic and the Mavericks finally got it against the Clippers. Dallas advances and will face the mighty Thunder. - Angie


	Mavericks' Luka Doncic gets payback, knocks out Clippers

	Clippers get the meme treatment after their first-round exit vs. Mavs
	Donovan Mitchell's 50-burger goes to waste as Magic force Game 7
	Watch: Magic couldn't stop Cavaliers' Mitchell in Game 6
	Three stars from Friday's games
	Jamal Murray's injury status revealed before Game 1 vs. Timberwolves
	Timberwolves get huge news on injured coach Chris Finch

The Top 10


10	Lakers fire HC Darvin Ham after disappointing season

	...then make another big change
	Ham could return to coaching
	NBA insider reveals Lakers' chances of landing Tyronn Lue as next HC
	Previewing the Lakers' HC candidates
	Ranking LeBron James' NBA head coaches, from worst to best


9	Pius Suter's late goal sends Canucks to second round

	Golden Knights force Game 7 behind shutout by Adin Hill
	NHL brothers will each play a Game 7
	Rangers' Vincent Trocheck downplays showdown with former team
	Bruins HC calls out All-Star for lack of production in playoffs
	NHL announces finalists for prestigious coaching award


8	Marlins trading away superstar as fire sale begins

	Watch: Prospect stunned, confused after being removed mid-game due to trade
	Rangers lose two-time All-Star starting pitcher to injury
	Rangers should not worry about struggling Corey Seager
	Twins place pivotal outfielder on injured list due to knee issue
	Cardinals place inconsistent starter on injured list with back strain

"I wasn't even close in checking the boxes. ... It was not safe for me to be out there." - Giannis Antetokounmpo


7	Giannis Antetokounmpo refutes big claim by Doc Rivers

	Age just one factor that may signal Bucks' title window has closed
	Sixers could reunite with All-Star forward during the offseason
	Draymond Green calls out Suns GM for his Kevin Durant comment
	Why it makes sense for the Warriors to pursue a deal for Durant
	Knicks guard's old slander of Indiana resurfaces ahead of Pacers series


6	Caitlin Clark's debut dismisses concerns on transition to pros

	Watch: Clark shines in electric first quarter of WNBA debut
	Brittney Griner opens up on arrest, imprisonment in Russia
	Diana Taurasi 'really excited' about 20th season, team's new additions
	WNBA to adjust challenge and timeout rules for 2024
	WNBA futures: 2024 team-by-team season betting preview


5	Odell Beckham Jr. finally signs with a new team

	Bills become latest team to try to fix talented, unproductive wide receiver
	NFL insider sounds alarms about how Russell Wilson flopped with Broncos
	Jets coach Robert Saleh addresses QB Aaron Rodgers' status for OTAs
	Rams GM Les Snead details plan to lure Aaron Donald out of retirement
	Chiefs make big, but unsurprising decision on WR Kadarius Toney
	Five players with most to prove after teams declined their fifth-year option


4	Dark-horse contenders for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

	...and for Defensive Rookie of the Year
	J.J. McCarthy revealed which team he wanted to play for ahead of draft
	Executives appear to be split on Jets drafting Olu Fashanu over playmaker
	Longtime coach compares Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye to two legends
	Watch: Mina Kimes explains why Lions' CB draft picks are 'perfect fits'
	10 NFL defensive rookies you won't be able to take your eyes off

"I've had stretches like these plenty in the major leagues, plenty throughout my life. It's part of it." - Aaron Judge


3	Aaron Judge addresses continued offensive woes

	Yankees legend John Sterling shares one regret about retirement decision
	Reds star on pace for historic season
	Pirates option struggling former No. 1 overall pick to minors
	Announcer describes 'Field of Dreams' moment from Giants-Red Sox game
	MLB announces changes to controversial new uniforms


2	NFC East: Most, least improved position groups post-draft

	All-Pro LB explains why he spurned 49ers for Cowboys in free agency
	Giants trade up to select Daniel Jones' replacement in 2025 mock draft
	Saquon Barkley claims Giants never gave him offer to return
	Eagles lose veteran OL to IR
	Former Pro Bowler attempting comeback with NFC East team


1	Kentucky Derby odds, prediction: Which horse will win?

	Kentucky Derby: Best bets, predictions, odds, picks to win, long shots
	Kentucky Derby odds: Best bets, picks to win, exacta, trifecta, superfecta exotics
	Derby betting: Odds for family members racing against each other
	Best Derby betting sites — Everything you need to know before you bet
	The 'Kentucky Derby winners' quiz

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