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May 12, 2025: Storm is brewing: Thunder step up in Game 4

The Thunder were the NBA's best regular-season team, and in a must-win spot in the playoffs, they silenced the doubters with a big Game 4 win. - Louis
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The Thunder were the NBA's best regular-season team, and in a must-win spot in the playoffs, they silenced the doubters with a big Game 4 win. - Louis
 
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets away with dangerous play in Game 4
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These playoffs belong to Stars forward Mikko Rantanen
Watch: Stars’ Mason Marchment gets away with hitting referee
NHL has to discipline Marchment for referee slash
Canucks GM says team is interested in retaining Brock Boeser
Quinn Hughes' future in Vancouver clear as insider drops bombshell
 
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Rockies get rare win vs. Padres, but shake up coaching staff anyway
Rockies transfer Kris Bryant to IL
Rockies had appropriate response on social media to 21-0 loss
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Yankees' Marcus Stroman has setback in rehab from injury
 
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Brad Keselowski's no good, very bad season continues at Kansas
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Slow pit stop cost Chase Elliott opportunity to win AdventHealth 400
Corey Heim impresses at Kansas
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NASCAR driver disqualified after Truck Series race at Kansas
 
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Raiders' Ashton Jeanty received prank call during 2025 NFL Draft
Jeanty nearly sets an NFL record without playing a snap
Steelers landed one of the NFL Draft’s biggest sleepers
Travis Hunter to split offensive, defensive reps during Jaguars’ OTAs
Bengals’ first-round pick explains his controversial decision
 
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Sahith Theegala withdrew from Truist Championship with neck injury
Shane Lowry demands PGA Tour rule change after fiery Rory McIlroy clash
McIlroy 'in a good place' ahead of PGA, nods to 'relentless' fans
Jeeno Thitikul earns first win of '25 at Mizuho Americas Open
Ryder Cup on U.S. players’ minds in thick of major season
 
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Nathan Eovaldi dominates Tigers as Rangers win series
Rafael Devers shows why Red Sox should consider keeping him at DH
Watch: Phillies' Kyle Schwarber extends impressive streak vs. Guardians
Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts lead the Dodgers' hit parade 
Watch: Yankees star Aaron Judge makes awesome diving catch
Yankees’ emerging pitcher looks like the solution to rotation issue
 
"After the Champions League match, it was very important to win, and even more so if it was against Madrid. Today is the time to enjoy it." - Lamine Yamal
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Gregg Berhalter has renewed his title as the 'striker whisperer'
Man United suffer major injury blow ahead of Europa League final
Ruben Amorim had positive update for Man United despite 17th league defeat
Arsenal puts Man United in panic mode over potential transfer hijack
Neville: Liverpool must ditch ego, send Trent to Madrid for Club World Cup
 
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Five QB options for Saints
Derek Carr retirement accelerates necessary Saints rebuild
Telling detail emerges about Carr’s relationship with Saints
Three burning questions for 2025 Saints
...and for the 2025 49ers
 
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Watch: Zverev slams reporter's 'stupid question' after Rome win
Alex de Minaur complains about crowd's behavior during Rome Open
ATP Rome predictions: Matteo Berrettini vs. Casper Ruud
Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff avoid upset bug, advance in Rome
WTA Rome Day 7 predictions: Gauff vs. Emma Raducanu
 

 
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