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April 20, 2025: And we're off: NBA, NHL postseasons have exciting starts

The NBA and NHL opened postseason play in thrilling fashion. From the Timberwolves' dominating performance to the Jets' rally, the first day had it all. - Louis
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The NBA and NHL opened postseason play in thrilling fashion. From the Timberwolves' dominating performance to the Jets' rally, the first day had it all. - Louis
 
Watch: Luka Doncic has huge first quarter in first playoff game as a Laker
Magic Johnson shares fear for Lakers' series vs. Timberwolves
Clippers doomed by turnovers in Game 1 loss to Nuggets
Watch: James Harden goes off for 15 points in first quarter against Nuggets
Russell Westbrook was surprising hero in Nuggets' Game 1 victory
How Clippers can stunt Nikola Jokic, Nuggets in playoff matchup
 
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Watch: Jets rally for comeback Game 1 win vs. Blues
Why St. Louis Blues are NHL's most dangerous wild-card team
Oilers make surprising blue line decision for Game 1 vs. Kings
Senators recall season's unsung hero for their playoff run
Is Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz ready to be a playoff starter?
 
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Watch: Mitchell Robinson's slam dunk riles Knicks crowd in Game 1
Pistons announcer thinks Detroit has title potential with Cade Cunningham
Tyrese Haliburton didn't have to score to kill Bucks in Pacers' Game 1 win
Damian Lillard can't return soon enough after Bucks' rough Game 1
Celtics' Jaylen Brown answers big question about his knee injury
Heat ready for top-seeded Cavs
 
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Pirates waste big Paul Skenes performance in loss to Guardians
Rockies' Austin Gomber explains his move to 60-day injured list
Liam Hendriks set to write latest chapter of his comeback story
Watch: Nationals' Dylan Crews has breakout performance vs. Rockies
Watch: Mariners' Cal Raleigh gets revenge on Jose Berrios after altercation
Should MLB ban position players from pitching in blowouts?
 
"...In the short term, this is simply a Band-Aid and does not fully address the deeper issues in the organization and on the roster." - Adam Gretz
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Ducks dismiss HC Greg Cronin
Oilers defenseman gets pay raise after successful first season in Edmonton
Sharks sign promising prospect
Penguins should keep Evgeni Malkin beyond next season
Connor Bedard sends warning to the entire NHL about the Blackhawks
 
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Kasey Kahne finishes 14th in first NASCAR race since 2018
Tyler Ankrum wins Truck Series race at Rockingham, breaks winless streak
Watch: Katherine Legge wrecks, crashes into Kasey Kahne in Xfinity Series race
Legge says William Sawalich is why she was 'taken out' in Rockingham crash
Stewart Friesen questions if racing in NASCAR Truck Series is 'worth it'
 
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Watch: Jacob Fatu wins first singles championship in WWE
Watch: The New Day returns to top of the mountain at WrestleMania
Watch: Night 1 of WrestleMania 41 ends with surprising twist
Tom Brady teases major non-football appearance that wrestling fans may like
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 preview
 
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WTA Stuttgart semifinal predictions for Paolini vs. Aryna Sabalenka
Martina Navratilova names greatest player in women's tennis history
Carlos Alcaraz nearly stopped playing tennis earlier this season
Jimmy Connors shares secret with Alcaraz for continued success
Stefanos Tsitsipas on court for less than 15 minutes before sudden retirement
 
"You watch him move, and you're like, 'Wait, this guy's a better athlete than I thought.' Definitely got grandpa's gene." - Steve Sarkisian
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Texas lands notable player through the transfer portal
Brian Urlacher's son announces his transfer commitment
After decommitting from Florida, this safety could jump to in-state rival
Bill Belichick lands new QB
Ole Miss HC doesn't mince words on former Georgia QB Carson Beck
 
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Colorado has two QBs who can get it done in post-Sanders era
Giants are reportedly big fans of this QB prospect in NFL Draft
Patriots know which player they are picking at No. 4 overall?
Raiders shouldn't draft Ashton Jeanty with No. 6 overall pick
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Jaguars' first-round pick at No. 5
 
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AL East fool's gold
...and NL East fool's gold
...and NL West fool's gold
...and NL Central fool's gold
Three managers on the hot seat
 

 
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