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October 22, 2025: Rocket slip: Durant, Houston crash in 2OT loss to OKC

The Rockets' Kevin Durant era began with a loss to the reigning NBA champions. The loss may have meant more to Durant, who got booed in OKC. - Angie
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The Rockets' Kevin Durant era began with a loss to the reigning NBA champions. The loss may have meant more to Durant, who got booed in OKC. - Angie
 
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Brandon Graham's back, but Eagles are desperate for EDGE upgrade like Crosby
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Devils center Jack Hughes' recent hot streak has him on career-best pace 
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Why recalling forward prospect is right move for Canadiens
Kings to activate four-time All-Star from injured reserve
 
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Payton throws subtle shade at Wilson after Broncos' comeback vs. Giants
Does Brian Daboll regret call that led to costly Jaxson Dart mistake in loss?
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Steelers' Broderick Jones addresses tackling Aaron Rodgers in loss
 
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Florida State reportedly facing $72M in buyouts to fire Mike Norvell
Florida ranked as top head-coaching vacancy in college football
Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman wants to see renewal of an old rivalry
SMU HC Rhett Lashlee provides injury update on QB Kevin Jennings
Injury to top weapon makes life even harder for Clemson
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Michael Jordan makes brutally honest admission during his new NBC segment
Analyst predicts surprising Eastern team to reach NBA Finals
DeMar DeRozan using outside noise as fuel, urges teammates to do the same
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama responds to speculation about his height
How Will Smith played a key role in Russell Westbrook's Lakers downfall
 
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Jets' Johnson makes big statement about Aaron Glenn's future
Johnson has harsh comment about QB Justin Fields amid ugly play
Texans coach throws Ka'imi Fairbairn under the bus over mistake
Drake Maye praises Mike Vrabel for handling of emotional Titans game
Raiders not considering major changes despite poor start
 
"I believe in the team. ... And I know that they got everything that they need, you know, and just can't wait to just add some a little more value." - Brandon Graham
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Troubling new update emerges about Brock Purdy's foot injury
Aaron Jones update is good news for Vikings' sputtering rushing attack 
Ravens get discouraging Lamar Jackson update coming out of bye week
How the Buccaneers can overcome WR Mike Evans' injury
49ers deserving of trade-deadline move amid rash of injuries
Falcons' Bijan Robinson calls certain talk 'dead' after loss to 49ers
 
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Dodgers-Blue Jays: Five 2025 World Series storylines to follow
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Messi soars, while Portland craters on MLS Decision Day
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LaLiga cancels plans for Barcelona match vs. Villarreal in Miami
Barcelona debuts teenage phenom in 6-1 Champions League victory
Manchester United's win over Liverpool may be the start of the Amorim era
 

 
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