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Fresh off their latest championship and in the mix for another, the Celtics are changing hands for an unfathomable amount of money. - Angie


	Celtics sell for highest price in North American sports history

	Stephen Curry exits with injury
	'Jimmy creates for all of us': Assessing Butler's impact on surging Warriors
	Bronny James gets honest about dealing with criticism, negativity
	Surging Pistons put East on notice
	Lack of basketball common sense has led to disappointment for 76ers
	NBA must crack down on blatant tanking or risk bigger issues

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10	Thursday’s NCAA Tournament winners, losers: ACC's brutal day

	John Calipari, Arkansas hand Kansas first Round of 64 loss since 2006
	McNeese survives Clemson comeback for historic March Madness win
	No. 9 seed Creighton looks like potential bracket-buster following Round of 64 win
	Watch: Gonzaga's Khalif Battle catches fire in March Madness debut vs. Georgia
	Houston-Gonzaga set for collision course after dominant first-round wins
	Duke's Cooper Flagg reveals injury status for NCAA Tournament opener


9	WNBA schedule shows a focus on Caitlin Clark, Fever

	Another WNBA franchise draws attention with Clark move
	Angel Reese highlights WNBA salary disparities after Unrivaled League win
	Reese reacts to Unrivaled teammate Lexie Hull's celebratory Instagram post
	Sabrina Ionescu has honest admission about Liberty's WNBA title defense
	Phoenix Mercury announce 2025 national broadcast schedule


8	Columbia women make history with comeback win in First Four

	William & Mary women make history with First Four win
	UConn's Paige Bueckers leads trio of unanimous AP All-Americans
	Bold predictions for women's tourney
	Eight teams most likely to make women's Final Four
	A Lego lover to Larry Bird clone: 10 players to know in women's tourney

"I've always felt good about the whole thing. I'm good with that. Just going to keep working very hard and be optimistic." - Vladimir Guerrero Jr.


7	Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reacts to prez's extension comments

	Orioles GM talks big, delivers less while team's biggest rivals reload
	Yankees slugger is hitting his way into the Opening Day lineup
	Watch: Mets' Juan Soto faces Nationals with his younger brother wearing No. 22
	Rangers' Jacob deGrom must reinvent himself if he wants his career to last
	Astros RHP Luis Garcia suffers a disappointing setback
	Mets legend addresses possibly losing record to Pete Alonso in 2025


6	Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 888 vs. Flyers

	Rangers' playoff hopes take a major hit after loss to Maple Leafs
	Maple Leafs eyeing another top center
	Leafs winger Matthew Knies signs unexpected new deal
	Mike Sullivan opens up about his future as Penguins head coach
	Martin St. Louis' attitude during news conference is sparking discussion
	Could the NHL eventually grant Houston an expansion franchise?


5	Big altercation breaks out during Pacers-Nets game

	Pacers rally for OT win over Nets with another late effort
	Knicks suffer their worst loss of the season to lowly Hornets
	NBA scout: Lakers trio 'playing well above their defensive standards'
	Lakers exorcised their Nuggets demons
	Clippers are a nightmare first-round matchup for any team


4	Najee Harris extremely critical of Steelers offense

	Cam Heyward has direct message for Steelers fans about Harris
	Justin Fields reveals biggest reason he signed with Jets
	Steelers receive the difficult truth on why Aaron Rodgers needs a deadline
	Source is confident Brock Purdy will soon get extension
	Former Cowboys WR making comeback attempt with division rival
	Patriots' Mike Vrabel wants Drake Maye to be like Tom Brady in this way

"We always understood to block out the noise, even from Jackson State and Colorado. It's a lot of critics, it's a lot of hate." - Shedeur Sanders


3	Shedeur Sanders opens up about his predraft criticism

	NFL Draft analyst compares Jaxson Dart to Super Bowl MVP
	Why beat writers have changed minds about what Titans will do with No. 1 pick
	Mel Kiper Jr. shares whom he thinks Browns will draft No. 2 overall
	Expert NFL Draft analyst predicts wild Steelers Round 1 move for franchise QB
	NFL Draft intel: Speedy SEC QB lands on radar for Steelers


2	USMNT falls to Panama in Concacaf Nations League semi

	Mauricio Pochettino outlines lofty ambitions for USMNT
	Pochettino's latest Tottenham comments will have Spurs fans excited
	Liverpool's European and domestic cup stumbles reveal concerns for future
	Paris Saint-Germain poised for long-term success with key strategic shift
	The 25 greatest soccer players to hail from the United States


1	Ideal landing spots for NFL's top remaining free agents

	Intel emerges about how Stefon Diggs' visit with Patriots went
	Aaron Rodgers' potential broadcasting career gets brutal assessment
	Giants' backup plan if they're unable to sign Russell Wilson revealed
	Falcons to sign former All-Pro returner
	Why David Andrews was excited about Patriots return before release

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