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They say home is where the heart is, and come Game 1 the first round, that's where the Pacers will be for the first time in over a decade. - Angie


	Pacers get home-court advantage for first time since 2013-14

	Timberwolves' 52-point third quarter creates more chaos in West
	Knicks apparently in no hurry to clinch the No. 3 seed in loss to Pistons
	Cade Cunningham's big game shows Pistons can make a playoff splash
	Celtics sacrifice NBA history to get ready for postseason
	How Warriors' heartbreaking loss shakes up West playoff picture
	Pistons announce major injury update on Jaden Ivey

The Top 10


10	Takeaways from Masters first round: Rory McIlroy's nightmare

	Justin Rose has done everything at the Masters except win
	Fred Couples submits early contender for best shot of the Masters
	Masters king Jack Nicklaus holds court after honorary tee shot
	Ludvig Aberg starts strong at 2025 Masters in quest for first major victory
	Watch: Hideki Matsuyama suffers from horrific luck at Masters
	Nicolai Hojgaard's wild Masters opening round featured some of everything


9	Potential No. 1 draft pick gets incredible health update

	Steelers positioned for bold trade to land multiple first-round picks
	Insider explains why Raiders could pass on RB Ashton Jeanty
	Ohio State star becoming quite popular with NFL teams ahead of draft
	Todd McShay makes shocking prediction in latest mock draft
	Top WR prospect Isaiah Bond facing allegation of sexual assault


8	Mike Trout among Angels trio to hit two HRs amid L.A.'s surge

	Watch: Jo Adell homers twice in one inning for Angels
	Red Sox sign former Dodgers All-Star in free agency
	Cubs trade pitcher with career 9.22 ERA to Padres in exchange for veteran reliever
	Padres’ Luis Arraez thinks umpires have a grudge against him
	Brewers Gold Glove-winning 2B on pace for breakout year at the plate
	Yankees southpaw's excellent outing could be sign of big season in the Bronx

"Everyone don’t believe in me. Everyone don't think I can get back to where I was. But I know." - Deshaun Watson


7	Deshaun Watson speaks out against his doubters

	Jets make a surprising decision with longtime Aaron Rodgers favorite
	Insider: Steelers' move sends Rodgers a clear warning he can't ignore
	Steelers star addresses George Pickens' mindset after DK Metcalf acquisition
	Why Trevor Lawrence is 'excited' to begin working under Liam Coen
	Bears announce new deal for defensive lineman poached from Packers
	Former six-year Vikings starter breaks silence on his release


6	Capitals clinch top spot in East, will have home-ice advantage

	Oilers star set to return following injury absence amid playoff push
	Concerning Matthew Tkachuk update emerges ahead of Stanley Cup playoffs
	Penguins GM Kyle Dubas gets huge role with Team Canada
	Marc-Andre Fleury makes history in possible final home game of career
	Canucks star likely to depart in free agency after team's drama-filled season


5	Crummy countdown: The five worst owners in MLB

	Pirates are dealing with yet another unforced PR blunder
	Watch: Rockies pitcher had epic faceplant into first base
	Amid all the misery, White Sox's future looks bright — and it begins now
	Should the Blue Jays extend their other homegrown star?
	Torpedo bats are only the beginning — pitchers better start planning


4	Every piece of history Doncic made in emotional Dallas return

	Mark Cuban looked absolutely gutted during Luka Doncic's return to Dallas
	How much money Mavs are expected to lose after Doncic trade revealed
	Steph Curry's latest milestone underscores his true greatness
	Dyson Daniels has history on his side in Defensive Player of the Year race
	Wizards rookie joins exclusive club
	Josh Giddey joins franchise legends in first season with Bulls

"I love this place. I want to be the QB at the University of Texas. Sometimes it's worth the wait." - Arch Manning


3	Arch Manning reveals why he stayed at Texas for 2025 season

	Manning makes admission about outgoing starter Quinn Ewers
	Tennessee facing a major headache with QB Nico Iamaleava
	Will Howard calls Ohio State's playoff opponents 'clowns'
	Jaden Rashada scores victory in legal case against Florida Gators
	USC's top recruiting class literally gets bigger thanks to massive four-star OT


2	The history of late-season NBA coaching changes

	Nikola Jokic discusses first win since team fired Michael Malone
	Should Jokic demand a trade?
	Is Russell Westbrook to blame for Nuggets cleaning house?
	Source: Players grew tired of Malone giving others 'preferential treatment'
	What direction should Suns head after playoff elimination?


1	NFL Draft intel: Could Milroe go in first round?

	NFL national scout shares advice for how teams should view Jalen Milroe
	Jets writer addresses Shedeur Sanders possibility amid rumors of draft slide
	Sanders has revealing comments on if he's willing to sit behind a veteran
	There could be an interesting fit between Sanders and the Steelers
	Why Browns insider has changed mind about team's thoughts on Sanders

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NHL News
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	Analyst gives big statement in favor of Arch Manning and Texas
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	No. 1 UConn women begin title defense by taking down No. 20 Louisville
	TCU suffers second big loss within 24 hours with Malick Diallo injury
	UCLA HC Mick Cronin trying to get Bruins focused by calling them out

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