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April 22, 2025: Revving up: Pistons win first playoff game since 2008

The years of losing and failure are in the past for the Pistons, who held off a Knicks rally to win their first playoff game since 2008 and evened their series. - Josh B.
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The years of losing and failure are in the past for the Pistons, who held off a Knicks rally to win their first playoff game since 2008 and evened their series. - Josh B.
 
Watch: Pistons' guard Dennis Schroder hits a go-ahead three against Knicks
Jalen Brunson grabbed his cape again for New York in Game 2
Kawhi Leonard scores 39 as Clippers even series vs. Nuggets
Denver makes costly mistakes in Game 2 loss vs. Los Angeles
Watch: Clippers' Norman Powell, Nuggets' Jamal Murray get into it
Three stars from Monday's games
 
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Capitals' Ovechkin plays hero with his first playoff OT winner
Jets show why this year is different with Game 2 win vs. Blues
Kings blow a four-goal lead, but still edge Oilers in final minute
Colin Blackwell's OT goal helps Stars even series with Avalanche
Are the Senators penalty problems due to passion or lack of discipline?
Kraken to fire HC Dan Bylsma after just one season with team
 
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Watch: Marlins' Max Meyer carves Reds lineup with career high in strikeouts
Spencer Strider's IL stint continues Braves' miserable 2025 start
A's promote top prospect after 147 minor league plate appearances
Stats show why Mets' Pete Alonso is enjoying a hot start to 2025 season
One big reason why Cubs aren't really World Series favorites
Two factors preventing Carlos Rodon from emerging as high-end No. 2 starter
 
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Iamaleava makes a statement about his departure from Tennessee
Purdue bets on upside with addition of two former Georgia WRs in transfer portal 
Steve Sarkisian: Arch Manning is like grandfather Archie, not uncles
Colorado has two QBs who can get it done in post-Shedeur Sanders era
What NCAA's new rule proposals mean for NIL, revenue sharing
 
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"This brother is the total package ... It is no secret what he was going to do because there's no reason for him not to. He's that dude." - Stephen A. Smith
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Duke's Flagg entering 2025 NBA Draft
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Potential top pick V.J. Edgecombe declares for 2025 NBA Draft
18-year-old French star to declare
Report: College basketball player asking for $4M in NIL money
How Rick Barnes, Tennessee landed historic recruit in five-star Nate Ament
 
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Are Broncos poised to make big move during 2025 NFL Draft?
Insiders address if Browns would make bold draft trade for QB
Steelers interested in trading back; latest on team’s QB draft approach
Patriots reporters make final picks for team's draft decision
Surprising Jalen Milroe take seems silly
NFL coach compares Tyler Shough to this 2024 MVP candidate
 
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Report expands on why the Giants may be split on Sanders
Insider repeats theory about reported slide of Sanders' draft stock
NFL personnel differ opinions on what Travis Hunter could be as two-way star
This QB prospect has reportedly 'made a strong impression on the' Giants
Cardinals should draft the best player available, even if it's a WR
'Hidden' talent: Traits NFL teams look for in draft prospects aren't all obvious
 
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Insider explains why he feels Steelers should make this Aaron Rodgers decision
49ers, QB Brock Purdy are making progress on extension talks
...but haven’t made progress on deals for George Kittle, Fred Warner
Jets have three players they can build around as new era begins
Eagles ink Pro Bowl OL to extension
Browns add low-cost secondary option with signing of veteran CB
 
“I think I’ve done a really good job here. And I don’t think I can be judged by the injuries ... You have to judge from totality from beginning to end." - Nico Harrison
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Charles Barkley offers some brutal advice for the Dallas GM
Dirk Nowitzki has reportedly distances himself from the Mavericks
Former NBA player gets fired from his general manager position
Could Hawks' latest firing mean the end of Trae Young era in Atlanta?
Bulls are expected to pay Josh Giddey's lofty asking price
 
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Why NASCAR moving its title race to Homestead in 2026 is the right decision
Dale Earnhardt Jr. weighs in on Penske struggles, concern level for Ryan Blaney
Kurt Busch, Randy LaJoie lead 2026 class of new HOF hopefuls
NASCAR team owner calls out Xfinity Series driver after crash at Rockingham
RCR to appeal Jesse Love's DQ
 
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Key takeaways from MLS Matchday 9
Leeds and Burnley clinch PL promotion on dramatic Easter Monday
PSG must regain momentum before facing Arsenal in Champions League
Manchester United’s season reaches historic low and could sink further
Premier League European battle heats up with Aston Villa’s key win
 

  
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