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The NBA's 50K-point club starts and ends with LeBron James. The 40-year-old continues to defy age (and physics) as he adds to his HOF career. - Angie


	Lakers' LeBron James scores his 50,000th career point

	Mathematical rule hints Lakers are in championship contention, or thereabouts
	Stephen Curry leads Warriors to huge comeback win over Knicks
	Warriors' Steve Kerr complains about lack of traveling calls
	Bol Bol emerging as a rare bright spot in Suns' disappointing season
	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins elite company with 51-point outburst

The Top 10


10	Saquon Barkley is worth every penny of his historic new deal

	Eagles CB shares surprising reaction following release
	Packers to retain one-time Super Bowl champion on new deal
	Seahawks remove significant payroll chunk by releasing four regulars
	Saints to release former rushing TD leader
	Insiders discuss Vikings' franchise-tag decision for QB Sam Darnold
	Texans offseason checklist: It's time to reach a long-term deal with All-Pro


9	Mavs lose Kyrie Irving — and their window of contending

	Mavericks' Irving breaks his silence after suffering torn ACL
	Luka Doncic has classy seven-word message for Irving after injury
	Concerning report about Anthony Davis emerges as Mavs' poor luck continues
	Klay Thompson must be wondering what he signed up for with Mavericks
	Joel Embiid's career is far from a 'what if' story despite nagging injuries
	Grizzlies announce tough news about their injured All-Star


8	Top landing spots for Davante Adams after Jets release

	Why Adams might not want to follow Aaron Rodgers again
	Raiders star Maxx Crosby makes his stance on Rodgers very clear
	Reporter discusses why Raiders may not pursue four-time MVP
	Colts offseason checklist: Who will be Anthony Richardson's competition?
	Two-time Super Bowl champion could have bigger market than expected
	Who are the winners and losers from NFL's franchise-tag deadline?

"I want to win. It's gonna take more than just myself." - CeeDee Lamb


7	CeeDee Lamb speaks out after criticism of his contract move

	Cowboys agree to deal with fourth-year DT
	How Cowboys' latest moves impact future with Micah Parsons
	Tee Higgins has one-word post after being franchise tagged again
	Chad Johnson blasts Bengals over 'disrespectful' Higgins decision
	Insider makes shocking prediction about future of Vikings' Sam Darnold
	Do NFL teams believe Falcons could keep Kirk Cousins as backup?


6	Roki Sasaki's spring debut was everything Dodgers hoped

	Everyone used the same word to describe Sasaki after big debut
	Rangers two-time All-Star's Opening Day status in question due to injury
	Mets place veteran right-handed reliever on outright waivers
	Meet the Rays prospect who could be MLB's new fastest man
	Astros gamble that franchise legend can fill their outfield hole


5	Five biggest names on market heading into NHL trade deadline

	Five best potential fits between player and team at the NHL deadline
	Canadiens effectively take star center off trade market with new deal
	Three teams that could be trade destinations for Mikko Rantanen
	Maple Leafs GM makes big decision on Easton Cowan, Fraser Minten trade fate
	Surprising new target emerges for the Leafs ahead of the trade deadline


4	No. 1 Auburn loses to Texas A&M in massive upset

	No. 23 BYU upsets No. 10 Iowa State in double-OT slugfest
	How No. 19 Kentucky picked up its largest conference win of the season
	Watch: Rutgers' Ace Bailey delivers one of the best dunks of the year
	Six favorites (and a dark horse) to win men's Final Four
	Five key storylines to watch for women's Champ Week

"Management in years past has always done a good job of pitching in and giving us another horse in the stable." - Connor McDavid


3	Connor McDavid sends message to Oilers before trade deadline

	Did Dylan Cozens just send a message to Kent Hughes and the Canadiens?
	Maple Leafs reportedly discussing multi-player trade with Western Conference team
	Rangers Cup champion reportedly refuses trade to Canadian team
	Maple Leafs make two surprising roster moves ahead of trade deadline
	Leafs reportedly got harsh response to trade inquiry about star defenseman
	Canadiens veteran Brendan Gallagher announces life-changing news


2	NFC team 'likely' to trade up for No. 1 pick to select top QB

	Insider questions current narrative surrounding Titans' draft plans
	New mock draft makes stunning prediction about Shedeur Sanders
	Reporter explains Jameis Winston decision amid Cam Ward, Sanders rumors
	Insider: Browns will make bold draft move that impacts QB class, Giants
	Personnel leave combine with clear favorite between Ward, Sanders


1	Familiar faces in brand-new places for 2025 MLB season

	One new face who could make a major impact on each NL team
	One new face who could make a major impact for each AL team
	One prospect from every MLB team who will make an impact in 2025
	25 players who have the most to prove
	Will 2025 be the last MLB season for these 20 beloved veterans?

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	Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy sends strong message about whether he's ready to start in 2025
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NBA News
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	Why Scotty Pippen Jr., Ja Morant are just kidding themselves with bold Thunder claim

NHL News
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	Stars-Avalanche has been a roller coaster ride that deserves seven games
	Reaction across NHL over Aaron Ekblad’s retaliatory hit on Brandon Hagel

College Football News
	Arizona State lands four-star WR over Florida, Missouri and Nebraska
	Brian Kelly and LSU land four-star CB Havon Finney
	Arch Manning hype grows with way-too-early No. 1 pick odds for 2026 NFL Draft

College Basketball News
	New Duke transfer commit still eyeing NBA
	New Virginia HC Ryan Odom picks up major international commitment
	Illinois lands former five-star recruit and son of former NBA star via transfer portal

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