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NBA playoffs 2024: Everything to know about the 16 teams still vying for the title
The first round is here. Let's take a closer look at the 16 teams still in the hunt for the NBA title.
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2024 NBA playoffs: Which lower-seeded teams have the best chance in the first round?
Four lower-seeded NBA playoff teams were victorious in last year's first round. Which teams can follow suit this season?
Aussies to watch in NBA Playoffs
The NBA Playoffs tip off on Sunday morning with Australians scattered throughout, including Josh Giddey in the West. Here's a look at what to expect from them.
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Firebirds beat Giants to notch first win
Lara Dunkley has starred for the Queensland Firebirds as they notched their first win of the Super Netball season with a 65-62 defeat of the Giants at Nissan Arena.
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Vixens down Thunderbirds in last-gasp thriller
Diamonds shooter Kiera Austin has buried a clutch goal in the dying seconds to deliver the Melbourne Vixens a heart-stopping 54-53 Super Netball victory over the Adelaide Thunderbirds at John Cain Arena.
East 1st Round - Game 1Series starts 4/20
Cole Anthony's passion for Pokémon brings balance to hoops-heavy life
For Cole Anthony, ball is life -- but so is Pokémon. The Orlando Magic guard's quest to 'catch 'em all' provides a break from the grind of professional basketball.
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East 1st Round - Game 1Series starts 4/20
The NBA's new Iron Man: Buddy Hield's 86-game season
The 76ers sharpshooter is in the playoffs for the first time in his eight-year career.
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'This is so exhausting': The Knicks' season as told by Ben Stiller's social media
Though he prefers to watch Knicks games alone, Ben Stiller connects with New York fans all across the world with his posts on X.
West 1st Round - Game 1Series starts 4/20
Why the Denver Nuggets are still a matchup nightmare for the Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers beat New Orleans in Tuesday's play-in to earn the No. 7 seed in the West. Their prize? Another date with defending champion Denver.
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Top Headlines
- 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive pre-Tokyo
- Ingram's bounce-back effort helps Pels nab 8-seed
- 'Inspiring' Bam, Heat shift focus from Bulls to C's
- Verstappen takes dominant pole in China
- Chelsea stun Barça 1-0 in UWCL semifinal
- DeRozan keen on return to Bulls, but with caveat
- Titmus wins 400m, fires warning to Olympic rivals
- AFL admits umpire error in not penalising Draper
- Dak 'fine in any situation' when it comes to deal
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Catch the best of the first and second round and EVERY game of the Conference Finals and NBA Finals LIVE on ESPN.
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Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL and AFLW analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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Catch the best of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and EVERY game of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals.
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Three-round 2024 NFL mock draft: Kiper, Yates predict top 100 picks
Mel and Field trade pick projections across Days 1 and 2 of the draft, finding perfect fits for 100 of the best prospects in the class.
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2024 Olympics: Why this roster could be more talented than past USA teams
The biggest NBA stars answered the call for USA Basketball with four past NBA MVPs selected to compete in Paris. How much more talented is this projected team than previous U.S. rosters?
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Haaland scores goals for Man City, so why all the criticism?
Despite all the goals and trophies, Erling Haaland is expected to do more for Man City. Is recent criticism of him unfair?
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How Braves plan to move forward after losing Spencer Strider
Losing an ace two weeks in would ruin the season for most teams -- but Atlanta isn't most teams.
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Why an All Blacks-Springboks tour can work amid rugby's rocky waters
Amid news of the planned Club World Cup and the looming Nations Championship the answer to rugby's commercial woes might lie in a nod to the old school, for New Zealand and South Africa at least.
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Samantha Lewis and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect another big week in women's football.
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Wake up to the best sports story you'll hear all day. Monday to Friday, we bring you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
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