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Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer in the second half of an NBA preseason game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Denver.
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Phoenix Suns fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after disappointing lone season at the helm
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had the gender of his fourth child revealed in the form of a blue baseball bat on Monday.
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Bryce Harper has gender of fourth child revealed with blue baseball bat
San Diego Padres' Jason Heyward points towards his dugout while running the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
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San Diego Padres make history with series shutout of Colorado Rockies
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) and Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) compete for a rebound during overtime of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 13, 2025, in San Francisco.
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NBA’s playoff picture set after thrilling end to regular season
Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Dončić watches a tribute video before playing in his first game in Dallas since being traded.
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Emotional Luka Dončić drops 45 points in Dallas return as Lakers beat the Mavericks to clinch playoff berth
Apr 10, 2025
Former Boston Red Sox player Pedro Martinez looks on during a ceremony honoring the retirement of Hall of Fame Broadcaster Joe Castiglione before the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 29, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez says some family members missing after roof collapse
Apr 10, 2025
A drone view shows a site of the collapsed Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Erika Santelices
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Nightclub roof collapse kills at least 184 in Dominican Republic, including former MLB players
Apr 10, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic handles the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
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How trading Luka Dončić led to one of the bleakest stretches for any fanbase in modern sports history
Apr 9, 2025
Octavio Dotel won a World Series title with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011.
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Octavio Dotel, 15-year MLB veteran, dies in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Apr 9, 2025

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The Detroit Pistons have reached the playoffs just one season after recording a dismal 14 wins.
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One year ago the Detroit Pistons were the NBA’s worst team. Now they’re in the playoffs.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant repeated his gun gesture against the Miami Heat.
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NBA fines Ja Morant for repeating gun gesture despite league warning
Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid plays during an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia, on February 22, 2025.
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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees hits a home run in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on March 29, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
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Yankees and their ‘torpedo’ bats break MLB home run record in loss
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, shoots for a basket over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
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‘Superman’ Nikola Jokić posts historic 61-point triple-double in Denver Nuggets defeat to Minnesota Timberwolves
Miller Gardner posing for a picture.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning possible cause of death of son of former New York Yankees player, according to judicial police
Mar 31, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) hits a three-run home run in the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz has monster game using ‘torpedo bat’
Austin Wells hits a home run with his torpedo bat in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
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What are the ‘torpedo’ bats in MLB that have everyone talking?
The "tush push" has become an almost unstoppable play for the Philadelphia Eagles over recent seasons.
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NFL announces changes to kickoffs, overtime, how the ball is spotted and instant replay but owners table ‘tush push’ ban
Mar 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits a home run during the 1st inning against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium.
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Freddie Freeman misses Los Angeles Dodgers game after injuring ankle in shower ‘mishap’
Deshaun Watson was traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2022 but has struggled since.
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Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam calls controversial acquisition of Deshaun Watson a ‘big swing and miss’
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 26: Richard Sherman looks on from the set of the TNF on Prime pregame show prior to the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 26, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
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Retired NFL star Richard Sherman says his house was robbed by armed intruders

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WASHINGTON - APRIL 24: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers apllies chalk to his hands prior to playing against the Washington Wizards in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quaterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2008 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate with the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9.
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Philadelphia beat Kansas City 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Philadelphia Eagles players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles won the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Cooper DeJean #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates scoring a touchdown after making an interception in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Kendrick Lamar opens his Super Bowl halftime show on the hood of a car on Sunday, February 9.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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San Francisco 49ers Steve Young in Super Bowl XXIX against the San Diego Chargers at the Joe Robbie Stadium on January 29, 1995 in Miami, FL. The 49ers defeated the Chargers 49-26. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
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CONCACAF president and FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani speaks in Toronto Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Criticism grows around proposed 64-team World Cup in 2030
Paige Bueckers arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York.
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Paige Bueckers, UConn national champion guard, selected No. 1 overall by Dallas Wings in WNBA draft
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is awarded the Green Jacket by Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler after the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia.
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‘What are we going to talk about next year?’: Why Rory McIlroy’s Masters mania will be hard to beat
Alcaraz celebrates winning the Monte-Carlo Masters.
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Carlos Alcaraz wins Monte-Carlo Masters for first time with victory against injured Lorenzo Musetti