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Wait, why didn't my NFL team ____? Reasonable answers for 10 lingering offseason questions

Let's make sense of the Cowboys not extending George Pickens, the Steelers bypassing QB upgrades, the Dolphins not trading De'Von Achane and more.

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Three questions facing Lamar Jackson and the Ravens

Heading into next week's organized team activities, the Ravens have some major questions to address.

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Stephen A.: Lakers need to be aligned with LeBron for next season

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Perk: LeBron, KD and Steph will not win another title

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West Semifinals - Game 4OKC wins series 4-0

Reaves' game-tying 3 attempt rims out in closing seconds

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NBA playoff takeaways: Thunder sweep Lakers to improve to 8-0 this postseason

Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and the Wolves-Spurs series.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 35 points as Thunder sweep Lakers

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LeBron scores 24 in Lakers' final game of season

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Chet gets the offensive rebound and dunks it home for OKC

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Reaves somehow beats shot clock from deep while smothered

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Jaxson Hayes rolls to rim and dunks all over Holmgren

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Hayes skies for alley-oop poster over Holmgren

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SGA gets tough jumper to fall plus the foul

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Thunder surge into lead with 17-0 run vs. Lakers

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    NBA DRAFT LOTTERY

    Winners of tankathon 2026: Inside a wild weekend with the Washington Wizards

    ESPN was granted behind-the-scenes access to Washington on the day the franchise secured the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA draft.

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    Windhorst: Everything I saw inside the NBA's mysterious draft lottery drawing room

    Here's everything that transpired as the ping-pong balls were selected.

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    AROUND THE DIAMOND

    How MLB's closer struggles will impact the rest of the 2026 season

    Bullpens are more volatile than ever, and closers with a capital C are few and far between, even for baseball's elite.

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    How two lefty sluggers are powering the best offense in baseball

    Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin headline a lineup that has the Braves running away with the NL East.

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    'THIS SEASON'S BEEN ROUGH FOR THE NBA'

    Why Stephen A. credits the NBA for not suspending Wemby

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    QUEST FOR THE CUP CONTINUES

    'Blast from the past': How Taylor Hall found his MVP form again with the Hurricanes

    The No. 1 pick (2010) and Hart Trophy winner (2018) is a critical player for the Canes, who have yet to lose this postseason.

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    Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Sabres want revenge, pivotal Game 5 for Anaheim, Vegas

    It's a crucial night on the calendar with an ESPN doubleheader. Plus, highlights from Avs-Wild Game 4.

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