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West 1st Round - Game 3DEN leads series 2-0
Follow live: Lakers, Nuggets dicing in fierce contest
The Nuggets won the opening two games of the series in Denver, and they have never lost a playoff series after leading 2-0; the Lakers have lost six consecutive playoff games (all vs. Denver), and they are -225 when trailing a playoff series 2-0.
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How important is a 2-0 series lead in the NBA playoffs?
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NFL DRAFT
Follow live: Broncos select Nix, Vikings trade up for McCarthy, Falcons stun with Penix
Track every pick from Round 1, including live reaction and analysis. Watch the draft live on ESPN, ABC and ESPN+.
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Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams first overall
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TODAY'S TOP PLAYS
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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NBA PLAYOFFS
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Bombers keep responding positively to the challenge
ROUND 8
Roosters douse the Dragons' revival fire
This week we look at the disappointing Anzac Day performance of the Dragons against the Roosters, ask whether the Titans' season has turned a corner, and criticise the awful jersey worn by the Rabbitohs.
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NFL DRAFT
All of our 2024 NFL mock drafts: Predictions for this loaded class
Read every one of our NFL mock drafts for the 2024 cycle right up until the clock starts on Round 1.
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Final 2024 NFL draft rankings: How our experts see the board ahead of Round 1
ESPN's draft experts have unveiled their final rankings ahead of Round 1.
ROUND 8
Eels coach Arthur tries another halves combination
The NRL season enters Round 8 with some teams really struggling to maintain their energy levels and their premiership aspirations.
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NBA PLAYOFFS
Is Embiid right about a 76ers comeback? Five reasons for optimism in Philly
Joel Embiid is hobbled by a balky left knee and Philly's role players aren't scoring. But are the 76ers actually ... fine?
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Lakers' six-game playoff skid vs. Nuggets isn't the worst in 21st century
The Lakers have lost six straight to the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs, but other teams have experienced even more futility against a single opponent recently.
Top Headlines
- Bears pick QB Williams No. 1, WR Odunze No. 9
- Warriors star Curry named Clutch Player of Year
- Eagles star Brown gets historic $96M extension
- Man who killed Will Smith gets 25-year sentence
- Woods' son takes shot at Open qualifier, cards 81
- Slot: I want to coach Liverpool; clubs negotiating
- Bucks' Middleton (ankle) questionable for Game 3
- New NFL academy to be opened in Australia
- Merrett wanted more time, McRae backs AFL draw
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The birth of the Nova Knicks
The "Nova Knicks" date back to 2016, inside a Villanova dorm room, centered around despising one specific teammate.
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Patience and consistency: there's real 2022 vibes about Geelong this year
Few could find a spot for the Cats in their pre-season top eight, but once again this club is proving why it might be the most impressive organisation in the sport, writes Rohan Connolly.
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The NRL is quicker than ever and the injury lists are climbing
As the NRL powerbrokers celebrate the increased speed and a significant decrease in time the ball spends being out of play, the clubs are scrambling to find a fit squad of 17.
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Inside Corey Seager's battle for the perfect MLB swing
Seager's left-handed swing is a thing of beauty. But the constant feeling that it could desert him is what turned him into MLB's new Mr. Clutch.
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Be like the Springboks? Why Rugby Australia can't abolish the Giteau Law
Should Rugby Australia mirror South Africa and abolish the Giteau Law entirely? It would be a dangerous move.
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How one Super Bowl loss helped define Matt Ryan's legacy
Matt Ryan officially announced his retirement on Monday, and his football legacy will remain distinctive.
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A racial slur and a Fort Myers High baseball team torn apart
Inside the 2023 Fort Myers High School baseball walkout when two teammates were left behind.
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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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