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Blink-and-you'll-miss-it: How seven week Super W season is costing fringe players

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After just seven weeks, the Super Rugby Women's season comes to a close on Sunday and with competition expansion no where in sight, it's impacting Australia's fringe players the most.

Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston

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Tyler Herro posted 24 points and 14 assists, hitting six of Miami’s playoff-record 23 3-pointers, as the Heat defeated Boston Celtics on Wednesday to tie their first-round series at 1-1.

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240425 NBA Thunder Pelicans Follow Live

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The Thunder won the series opener, but they are just 13-21 in Game 2s after winning Game 1; New Orleans are 1-5 in Game 2s after losing Game 1, and they have never won haven't won a series after losing the opener.

Reid edges Monk in closest-ever NBA 6th Man vote

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Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night.

Film don't lie: Lakers bemoan G2 shooting woes

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The Lakers were encouraged by the shots they did get during their Game 2 loss to Denver but weren't happy with the outcome of those shots.

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Can the Dragons add to the Roosters' woes?

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The NRL season enters Round 8 with some teams really struggling to maintain their energy levels and their premiership aspirations.

Transfer Talk: Milan, Juve interested in Lille's Tiago Santos

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Reports suggest that both AC Milan and Juventus are interested in getting Lille's Tiago Santos. Transfer Talk has the latest.

TJ Perenara is back riding the rugby wave -- and loving it

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TJ Perenara is riding the crest of a wave that could soon carry him back to the All Blacks.

Win over Sheffield United still casts doubts for Ten Hag's Man United

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Despite the 4-2 win over Sheffield United, there is still concern about what Erik ten Hag can provide at Manchester United as he remains a manager under-fire.

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With Klopp drained of energy, Liverpool players lacked motivation in Everton loss

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Klopp said he'd leave Liverpool at the end of the season, but it appears his players have already switched off as a loss at Everton practically ends their title hopes.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Remember When: 50th Anniversary of the famous Windy Hill Brawl

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Some anniversaries are cause for celebration, others for grave reflection, and some just continue to make you shake your head.

Everton stun Liverpool in Merseyside derby win

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Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored in a pulsating 2-0 home victory over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday that could prove to be the death of the visitors' withering Premier League title hopes.

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The biggest storylines entering two massive NBA Game 2s

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Both No. 1 seeds took 1-0 series leads over the weekend. Here's what to know going into Wednesday's playoff games.

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Source: Xavi to remain Barça coach after U-turn

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Xavi Hernández has agreed to remain on as Barcelona coach until the end of his contract in 2025, a source has confirmed to ESPN, reversing his decision to step down in the summer.

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Nets' Fernandez: Retaining Claxton a 'priority'

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New Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez wasted no time making his feelings known about the roster -- and, specifically, the status of unrestricted free agent center Nic Claxton, who Fernandez said was a "priority" to retain in free agency.

Report: Tiger gets $100M, Rory $50M for loyalty

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Tiger Woods will receive up to $100 million in equity as part of the newly created for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises, with Rory McIlroy getting about half that amount, according to a report.

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Bengals pick up option on WR Chase for '25

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The Bengals have picked up the fifth-year option on Ja'Marr Chase's rookie deal that will be worth an estimated $21.8 million for the 2025 season.

Agent denies threatening Abramovich ally over fee

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A soccer agent on Wednesday denied threatening a senior director at the English Premier League club Chelsea in an email, telling a London court that trying to intimidate an ally of former owner Roman Abramovich would be a "suicide mission".

Lions to ink St. Brown, Sewell to $100M+ deals

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The Lions and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown have agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension that includes $77 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.

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Dalvin Cook settles lawsuit filed by ex-girlfriend

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Dalvin Cook has settled a lawsuit in which his ex-girlfriend accused him of battery and false imprisonment in his Minnesota home in November 2020.

Sources: Steelers won't pick up option on Fields

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The Steelers are not expected to pick up quarterback Justin Fields' $25 million fifth-year option, league sources told ESPN.

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Proud and courageous: Leigh Broxham calls time on his career

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When it comes to devotion, loyalty, and determination -- to the soul of Melbourne Victory -- there are few more representative than Leigh Broxham. The A-League Men's games record holder spoke exclusively with ESPN about his retirement.

Unlikely hero Turner steers Demons past Richmond

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Unlikely spark Daniel Turner kicked three goals to help Melbourne to a 43-point win over Richmond and keep the Demons firmly in the AFL top-four race.

Pitching, defense and a budding star: Why the red-hot Royals might actually be for real

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Kansas City has had a surprising and enjoyable run to open the season. Now, the question is whether it's going to be a long run.

'It's definitely something that's alarming': Pitchers on MLB's pitching injury epidemic -- and how to solve it

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The rate of pitchers getting hurt has reached a tipping point. Here's what those in the game have to say about the problem -- and potential solutions.

Our NFL draft cheat sheet: Everything you need to know on top prospects, team needs, projections

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When is the 2024 draft? Who are the top prospects? What is the pick order? And what will happen in Round 1? We have you covered.

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'The most dangerous man on the ice': How Auston Matthews can level up his legacy in Round 1

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He's one of the sport's superstars and led the NHL in goals this season. A series win against Toronto's tormentors would elevate him further.

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RA chair: Anzac Day Bledisloe a 'no-brainer'

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Rugby Australia chairman Daniel Herbert has raised the possibility of an Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup showdown, saying the concept is a "no-brainer" and that the 15-player game must evolve to become a mass-entertainment product.

Luka leads way with defense as Mavs even series

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Luka Doncic spearheaded the Mavericks' smothering defensive effort against the Clippers as Dallas evened the first-round series at one game apiece.

Sources: Ten Hag faces pay cut if he stays at Utd

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Erik ten Hag will face a 25% pay cut as Manchester United manager next season if he holds onto his job in the wake of the failure to qualify for the Champions League, sources have told ESPN.