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The '4-point line' is just the beginning of the NBA's latest trend
In an effort to maximize the unique skills of players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid and Trae Young, teams have begun reimagining the court itself.
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Pro Bowl
Rosters announced tonight
How Germany helped flip the NFC Pro Bowl fan voting
Mark Nzeocha isn't a household name, but his 183,000 Pro Bowl votes lead special-teamers. To that, the Niners LB says "Danke, Deutschland."
Series Featuring LeBron
Episode 5 now available
Behind every NBA decision LeBron James makes is his agent and longtime friend, Rich Paul
Lakers
NBA
Five trade targets for the Lakers after missing out on Trevor Ariza
They missed out on Trevor Ariza. Should the Lakers pursue another win-now player instead?
Stephen A.: Lakers should go all in for Anthony Davis
NFL
Week 16 NFL Power Rankings: Emerging talents on every team
Who took his game to a whole new level in 2018? Our NFL Nation reporters name the breakouts from across the NFL.
Clark gives tough love to the Rams after two-game slide
Hot Stove
Buster's Buzz: $400 million? Harper, Machado might have to settle for less
Sure, they'll still make a fortune this winter. But this free-agent class just isn't going to get what agents dreamed of a few years ago.
How good is J.T. Realmuto and who needs him most?
As rumors swirl about potential blockbuster deals for Miami's All-Star catcher, we examine how excited you should be if your team is in the Realmuto mix.
Manchester United
Soccer
The inside story of how Jose Mourinho unravelled at Man United
Fear, paranoia, difficult behavior and constant battling with club officials and players led to the inevitable: Jose Mourinho out at Man United.
Lynn Leading Chargers
NFL
How Anthony Lynn molded a team -- and a case for Coach of the Year
This year's Coach of the Year race is crowded. But if the Chargers earn the AFC's top seed, how can Lynn not sit at the top of the list?
Saints Edge Panthers
New Orleans 12, Carolina 9
Stephen A. not as high on Saints after win over Panthers
It's time for Panthers to shut down Cam Newton for season
The uncertainty surrounding lingering problems with Newton's right shoulder raises many questions that go beyond Carolina's six-game losing streak.
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- Hardaway rips Barnes, calls comments 'low class'
- Rice 'done with football,' sees Hunt similarities
- Redskins' Nicholson arrested on assault charge
- Marshall, director of 'A League of Their Own,' dies
- Ollie cites Calhoun, discrimination in UConn suit
- Twins surprise Mauer, will retire his No. 7 jersey
- McShay's Top 32 NFL prospects for 2019
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On This Date: Dec. 18, 2017
On this date: Lakers retired Kobe's jerseys
On December 18, 2017, the Los Angeles Lakers retired both Kobe Bryant's No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys.
NFL Playoff Machine
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Simulate playoff matchups
Predict playoff pairings by selecting the winners of games from the season's final weeks to generate potential scenarios.
Baby boomers
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Young players have officially taken over Major League Baseball
Hitters 25 and under weren't just good in 2018. They were historic.
Rookie grades
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NFL rookie QB progress reports: What 2018 picks have shown so far
All five first-round signal-callers are now starters, but their results have been hit-and-miss so far. Here's what you need to know.
