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June 17, 2025: Thunderstruck: SGA, Williams lead OKC to 3-2 lead

The Thunder are now one win away from an NBA title after big games from their star players and taking advantage of Tyrese Haliburton's injury. - Josh B.
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The Thunder are now one win away from an NBA title after big games from their star players and taking advantage of Tyrese Haliburton's injury. - Josh B.
 
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Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani's ex-interpreter, reports to federal prison after delay
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Wood goes nuts with 19-strikeout no-no in College World Series
Arkansas' Wood had savage six-word reaction to his no-hitter
Arkansas pitcher had classy gesture after College World Series no-hitter
CWS no-hitter wasn't Wood's first historic moment this week
Coastal Carolina upsets Oregon State to move to 2-0 in CWS
 
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Kevin Durant’s top choice reportedly has no desire to acquire him
What Durant's preferred teams tells us
Ranking Durant's preferred destinations: West foes offer biggest rewards
How would Durant fit in with the teams?
Should Durant reconsider crossing this Western team off wish list?
 
"You have to be smart. A player’s worst enemy is his ego. Guess what teams do with your ego? They buy it." - David Ortiz
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Devers trade signals end of the championship era for Red Sox
Report reveals why Boston dealt Devers
Another Red Sox legend criticizes the team's handling of Devers
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Why Steelers aren't worried about Rodgers learning Arthur Smith's offense
Ben Roethlisberger shares his bold prediction about Rodgers
Rodgers’ family reportedly has surprising stance on QB’s marriage
Pittsburgh's interesting reason for holding off on paying T.J. Watt revealed
Steelers, HC Mike Tomlin is operating on a year-to-year arrangement
Pittsburgh agrees to a two-year extension with safety DeShon Elliott
 
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Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer discusses relationship with Micah Parsons
Three Patriots rookies who should make an immediate impact this season
How Bo Nix could make Broncos 'biggest threat' to Chiefs in AFC West
Insiders see a clear favorite in Colts' quarterback competition
Insider gets real about Titans' QB battle
Dolphins' Zach Wilson discusses what he took away from failed Jets tenure
 
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Spaun won the U.S. Open with a putt of a lifetime on Sunday
Spaun made crazy early morning stop before winning U.S. Open
U.S. Open champ Spaun rises to No. 8 in the World Golf Rankings
Oakmont course was the biggest star of this year's U.S. Open
Rory McIlroy lands Europe's first spot for upcoming Ryder Cup
 
"That's a pretty heavy question ... If you think about it that way you'd be probably pretty crippled in how you prepare and how you play." - Connor McDavid
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Oilers' McDavid: ‘Everyone has another level, myself included’
Edmonton HC Kris Knoblauch mum on starting goalie for Game 6
McDavid, Sidney Crosby among first named to Canada’s Olympic team
Auston Matthews, Tkachuk brothers among first on USA’s Olympic team
Report: Penguins star Evgeni Malkin likely done after next season
Sam Bennett’s next contract expected to exceed teammate's deal
 
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Shane van Gisbergen wins in Mexico
NASCAR Viva Mexico 250 takeaways
Trackhouse Racing made right choice promoting van Gisbergen
Why NASCAR should continue holding races in Mexico
Richard Petty slams road course racing, says that it 'isn't NASCAR'
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Underrated NL All-Star candidates
Five players who deserve to make their first MLB All-Star Game
Three NL prospects that have earned their MLB debut
Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked
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Who has the best bullpen?
 

 
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