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They said it!: It’s hard out there for Mike Trout, Charles Barkley on Zion Williamson and more quotes of the week
A fan has a plan for what happens if his tattoo doesn’t predict the future, Charles Barkley has an opinion…
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Why the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs set a new empty-net goals record
NEW YORK — With two minutes remaining in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals and his team down by…
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From projected superteam to a 2-7 start: What’s wrong with the Phoenix Mercury
10:20 AM ET Alexa PhilippouESPN Close Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut…
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What we’ve learned after two games and what it means for the rest of the West finals
The Colorado Avalanche have a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference finals, and look…
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Scenes from NBA Finals Game 1: Boston’s comeback victory catches the eye of NBA stars
After a wildly entertaining NBA season, we have finally arrived at the NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors hope to…
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Scenes from NBA Finals Game 1: Celebs take in Curry’s historic start
After a wildly entertaining NBA season, we have finally arrived at the NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors hope to…
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Meet the Celtics fan who has already put his NBA Finals prediction in ink on his arm
The Boston Celtics are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010, facing the Golden State Warriors.…
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Breaking down the NCAA baseball bracket and who could make it to Omaha
The NCAA baseball tournament field of 64 is set, with a trip to Omaha, Nebraska, for the College World Series…
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Tim Kurkjian: This Lou Gehrig Day, my brother — and best friend — is living with ALS
My older brother, Matt, is my best friend, and the strongest person I have ever met. We were born in…
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‘It had to be the perfect fit’: How Mack Brown offered Gene Chizik an ideal path back to coaching
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Over the past five years, every now and then, Mack Brown would ask Gene Chizik a…
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Resilience sparks unseeded Oregon State’s run to WCWS
Heading into the final regular-season series of the year, the Oregon State softball team was on the cusp of a…
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Can Avalanche-Oilers get even wilder in the West?
DENVER — The Western Conference finals were billed as two superstar-laden, high-octane offensive powerhouses going head-to-head for a chance to…
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‘I became the Flamingo Man’: Why there was a flamingo behind the New York Rangers goalie in Game 1
NEW YORK — The fans behind Rangers star goalie Igor Shesterkin were a sea of blue jerseys and black commemorative…
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More than Metallica: Average Celtics-Warriors ticket prices for Game 1 at record high for Chase Center
The 2022 NBA Finals begin Thursday with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors taking on Jayson Tatum and the…
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Atlanta Falcons to bring back iconic red helmets for one game this season
ATLANTA — Red helmets are coming back for the Atlanta Falcons — for at least one game this season. 1…
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Sideline stars: Mindy Kaling, B.J. Novak spotted at Fenway Park
There’s no denying that several stars have been attracted to the sidelines of notable arenas, whether it’s to participate in…
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2022 WCWS roundtable: Who has the best chance at stopping Oklahoma softball?
The 2022 Women’s College World Series begins Thursday, and seven teams will have the opportunity to stop No. 1 seed…
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Shesterkin vs. Vasilevskiy: Inside the Stanley Cup playoffs’ ultimate goalie showdown
NEW YORK — The Eastern Conference finals showdown pitting Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers against Andrei Vasilevskiy of…
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A dynasty reborn or an 18th banner? Experts’ picks for the Warriors-Celtics NBA Finals
Which team will be this year’s NBA champion? The 2022 Finals features the league’s top two defenses throughout the regular…
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ESPN’s Boxing Star Index: Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia and more ready for the next step
Boxing’s top stars are easy to spot. Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury and Errol Spence Jr. are just a few of…
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From Heisman or bust to intriguing non-Power 5 battles: The 25 tiers of college football QBs
In December, Bryce Young won the Heisman Trophy. He’ll be back at Alabama this college football season with a good…
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Are the Lightning destined to three-peat? Which players have leveled up? Answering big playoff questions
The 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs are down to their final four teams, as the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay…
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The hard road leads to home for George Kambosos Jr.
Sydney boxing promoter Paul Nasari knew early on he had a good fighter in George Kambosos Jr. “George had his…
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Sideline stars: Tom Brady in attendance for Sun-Aces
There’s no denying that several stars have been attracted to the sidelines of notable arenas, whether it’s to participate in…
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‘I’m new to this’: Derek Jeter joins social media, talks family and Yankees ‘Core Four’ in Instagram AMA
Derek Jeter finally joined the social media world Tuesday, creating Twitter and Instagram profiles. As of Tuesday evening, the former…
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Bill Belichick, Patriots leave no doubt who they’re pulling for in NBA Finals
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Boston Celtics face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, and one of their biggest…
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After monumental win, Coco Gauff is ready for her next big step
Coco Gauff had five set points in the opening set of her 2021 French Open quarterfinal match against Barbora Krejcikova.…
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Kiper’s debut Big Board rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Quarterback or pass-rusher at No. 1?
After a couple of weeks of rest following the 2022 NFL draft, it’s time to look way ahead to next…
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Who goes to the Stanley Cup Final? Picks for Rangers-Lightning, Avalanche-Oilers
5:20 PM ET ESPN staff We’ve reached the conference finals of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, with no shortage of…
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“Family comes first …” or does it? Avs’ Josh Manson faces his father, an Oilers assistant
DENVER — There’s another marquee matchup brewing in the NHL’s Western Conference Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Colorado…
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Paris at night? It runs hot and cold with the players at the French Open
PARIS — When Roland-Garros organizers added night sessions to the schedule for the first time last year, they had matches…
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Stanley Cup playoffs: Conference finals preview, matchups, predictions
The conference final round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs is upon us. Sixteen teams entered the postseason tournament, but…
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Baseball College World Series matchups, schedule and more
The field for baseball’s College World Series is set. SEC champ Tennessee enters the tournament as the No. 1 overall…
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‘He told me to pack a bag’: One WNBA hardship player’s dash from San Antonio to Seattle
SEATTLE — When Seattle Storm starters Sue Bird and Ezi Magbegor joined reserve Stephanie Talbot in COVID-19 health and safety…
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Question and answer session: Will Novak Djokovic win? Will Rafael Nadal win?
PARIS — Here we go. Again. The 59th installment of the Novak Djokovic–Rafael Nadal rivalry takes place at the French…
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WNBA Power Rankings: Mystics up, Sky down and Aces, Sun hold firm at 1-2
9:30 AM ET Mechelle VoepelESPN.com Close Mechelle Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW.…
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How Rodney Davis’ Vietnam War heroism still inspires his grandsons
Samantha Steen often imagines what her father might say if he could meet her three sons. She wonders what it…
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What to watch in Rangers-Hurricanes Game 7: X factors, predictions
The first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs gifted hockey fans with five Game 7s — a thrilling conclusion…
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NBA Finals first look: What to watch in Warriors vs. Celtics
After three rounds of upsets, thrillers, blowouts and everything in between, the NBA Finals are here — and it’s a…
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Gervonta Davis looked impressive; now it’s time to fight the top talent at 135 pounds
2:50 AM ET Mike CoppingerESPN NEW YORK — Madonna. Michael Strahan. Tracy Morgan. Every time Gervonta Davis fights, the stars…
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Sideline stars: Aaron Donald, Brooks Koepka in attendance for Celtics-Heat Game 7
There aren’t many settings where you can be in the presence of Grammy Award-winning artists, celebrity chefs or Super Bowl-winning…
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Coco, Leylah, Carlos: The teens continue to electrify the 2022 French Open
With French Open quarterfinal bids on the line, none of the teenagers flinched. On Sunday, Coco Gauff, Leylah Fernandez and…
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Marcus Ericsson goes from 0-for-F1 to Indy immortality
INDIANAPOLIS — Richard Petty once said, “I can’t recall so much about the 200 races that I won, but I…
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Rafael Nadal perseveres yet again in a year that’s been anything but ordinary
PARIS — Rafael Nadal is used to overcoming adversity. His entire year has been anchored around it — whether it’s…
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Stanley Cup playoffs: First look at the Western Conference finals
8:00 AM ET ESPN staff The penultimate round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs will begin this week, as the…
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Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum and the intangibles that could swing Game 7
After the many ups and downs of the 2022 Eastern Conference finals, including double-digit wins and injuries to star players,…
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‘TANK A BAD Boy!’ — Tyrann Mathieu, Kevin Durant and more react to Gervonta Davis TKO of Rolando Romero
Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Rolando “Rolly” Romero entered the ring at Barclays Center in New York on Saturday with undefeated…
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How to watch Huddersfield Town vs. Nottingham Forest, the richest game in soccer
The UEFA Champions League final may have been the biggest game in the soccer world this weekend, but there’s one…
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Sideline stars: King James, Big Papi in attendance for live sports
There aren’t many settings where you can be in the presence of Grammy Award-winning artists, celebrity chefs or Super Bowl-winning…
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French Open 2022: Can anyone challenge Iga Swiatek?
Iga Swiatek came into the French Open as the favorite — and so far, she has looked dominant. While Saturday’s…
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