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'You can't fake that fire': What fueled Kevin Durant's incredible return to the game

The 14-time All-Star played in 75 games this season, the most since his time with the Warriors. The journey to be able to do so reveals an unrelenting burn within: to return to the player he once was -- and more.

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Lowe: Why the Mavericks and Clippers face enormous pressure in Game 3

Here's everything to know about the first truly critical game of the 2024 playoffs.

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West 1st Round - Game 3DEN leads series 3-0

Nuggets take 3-0 series lead after 11th straight win vs. Lakers

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Aaron Gordon flushes home reverse slam for Nuggets

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Jokic buries the and-1 putback over LeBron

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MPJ hits nothing but net on beautiful midrange

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LeBron throws down a thunderous fast-break slam

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    QBS DOMINATE THE DRAFT

    Can the Bears develop Caleb Williams? Here are 11 coaches, 2 GMs on what it takes

    The Bears need to reverse course if they're going to develop Caleb Williams. Here are experts' tips on quarterback development.

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    Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye fuel QB takeover of Round 1

    Here's what we know about how Williams, Daniels and other first-round QBs will fit in.

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    NFL DRAFT

    Round 2 mock draft: Predicting landing spots for the best available prospects

    Who are the best players still on the board -- and where could they go in the second round? We project the next 32 picks of the NFL draft.

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    Kiper picks winners, losers and value picks from Round 1: Which teams fared well?

    Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, which featured a couple of shocking picks and five trades.

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    TRACKING EVERY PICK AND TRADE

    2024 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick

    The Chicago Bears did as expected and picked Caleb Williams at No. 1. We look at the pros and cons of every pick in Thursday's opening round.

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    Embiid drops 50 points to set playoff career high in 76ers win

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    Suggs, Banchero lead Magic's 38-point blowout of Cavs in Game 3

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    Donte DiVincenzo takes flight for electric slam

    Donte Divincenzo soars into the paint and finishes at the rim with a thunderous throwdown for the Knicks.

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    Showtime! Jalen Suggs steal sets up an epic windmill slam

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    Paolo Banchero somehow gets this bucket to fall

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    Evan Mobley elevates for a filthy block

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    PREMIER LEAGUE LATEST

    Manchester United face summer of big decisions over Ten Hag, transfers

    The future of manager Erik ten Hag and player recruitment will be at the heart of Man United's summer plans.

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    Where could Man City slip up to give Arsenal, Liverpool hope in Premier League title race?

    Who will win the 2023-24 Premier League title? Ian Darke looks at the final fixtures as Man City are in control, but can Arsenal or Liverpool pip them?

    7hIan Darke

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