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February 16, 2025: Putting up a fight: Team USA makes 4 Nations title game

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Team USA showed a lot of fight, literally and figuratively, in their game against Canada. In the end, the U.S. moves on to the 4 Nations Face-Off title game. - Louis


	Five takeaways from USA-Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off

	Watch: USA, Canada open game with three fights in nine seconds
	Watch: Canada’s Connor McDavid dazzles with goal to open scoring
	Canada's goaltending disadvantage vs. USA is major long-term problem
	Finland survives elimination in OT thriller against Sweden
	Watch: OT goal keeps Finland alive in 4 Nations Face-Off
	Patrik Laine, Finland feeling confident after 4 Nations win

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10	Mac McClung is not saving the NBA Slam Dunk Contest

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	Tyler Herro wins three-point contest; Cavs duo takes skills challenge
	Stephon Castle stands out among 'Rising Stars' en route to MVP honors


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8	Paul Skenes is looking to take his game to new level in 2025

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	Veteran pitcher announces retirement
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7	Draymond Green has blunt comment about modern NBA

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	Report: March Madness could grow to 76 teams by 2026
	10 players not named Cooper Flagg defining men's college basketball
	Duke star Flagg makes surprising comments about his future


5	Jesse Love wins Xfinity Series season opener at Daytona

	Mechanical issue takes Austin Hill out of Xfinity Series race
	Xfinity Series rookies show out in season opener at Daytona
	Parker Kligerman DQed; Corey Heim awarded Truck Series Daytona win
	Daytona DQ the latest heartbreaking NASCAR defeat for Kligerman
	Brad Keselowski fastest in Daytona 500 final practice
	Five Daytona 500 storylines


4	No. 1 Auburn wins battle of the best vs. No. 2 Alabama

	Watch: LSU's Cam Carter goes on incredible run to upset Oklahoma
	No. 6 Houston uses unbelievable run to beat No. 13 Arizona
	How Wisconsin made a statement in upset win over No. 7 Purdue
	Wisconsin player ejected after controversial call
	Watch: UConn collapses twice in stunning loss at Seton Hall

“... I am responsible for my team and realize WADA’s strict rules are an important protection for the sport I love." - Jannik Sinner


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	Slam winner reacts to Sinner’s ban
	PTPA slams anti-doping system following Sinner suspension
	Alexander Zverev’s father explains reason behind son's performances
	Novak Djokovic addresses injury concerns before Qatar Open return
	Amanda Anisimova captures biggest win of career in Doha


2	Veteran golfers pursue first PGA Tour win at Genesis

	Golfer’s wife had savage message amid his brutal round
	Abraham Ancer ascends into share of lead at LIV Golf Adelaide
	Fox Sports' LIV Golf debut draws miniscule ratings
	Report: PIF’s LIV Golf investment nearing $5B as losses mount
	Golf power rankings: How many LIV players land in top 10?


1	Giants would have to pay big price to trade for No. 1 pick?

	Giants add record-breaking quarterback in latest mock drafts
	Bills add 'gigantic' prospect in mock draft
	NFL personnel address if Titans can, will trade No. 1 pick
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	Does this news mean Shedeur Sanders is a guaranteed top-three pick?

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