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Six big winners from the NBA draft's first round

Which teams made the best moves in the first round of the draft?

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How this draft sets up future trades and free agency

Trades and free agency are around the corner. Kevin Pelton looks at the ways an eventful draft night will lead to more moves.

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Trade tracker: Grades and details for every deal

Which players and picks are on the move? We've got a rundown of the latest trades on draft night.

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Jalen: Knicks fans should be happy with Knox

Jalen Rose explains why the fans who booed the Knicks' No. 9 overall draft pick Kevin Knox for not being Michael Porter Jr. are mistaken.

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Doncic's whirlwind draft experience

In a span of two days, Luka Doncic not only changed continents but teams as the highly touted guard got his first taste of NBA life.

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Walker's hat comically does not fit

Lonnie Walker IV attempts to put his Spurs hat on, but has trouble because of his unique hairstyle.

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Porter makes bold claim after falling to No. 14

Michael Porter Jr. says he'll be the best draft pick in Nuggets' history after he drops to the 14th pick.

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Pump the brakes on a universal DH, and MLB's next big thing

Sick of seeing pitchers hit? Love NL strategy? Either way, the argument is good for baseball. Plus, a Jeff Luhnow Q&A and Verlander's next milestone.

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Ichiro does best Bobby V. impersonation

Ichiro Suzuki hangs out in the dugout sporting a bushy mustache, shades and a hoodie as the Mariners face the Yankees.

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Nationals' offense isn't living up to the hype

A couple of wins over the hapless Orioles can't mask a season-long problem for Washington: The bats simply haven't been good enough.

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Stream now on ESPN+: The FC crew reacts to Argentina's loss and dissects how much fault should be put on Messi.

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With Messi helpless, Argentina's World Cup dream fades

So much was expected, but when the game came, Lionel Messi had nothing. As Argentina crumbled around him, its star man could do little.

The friends behind the wheel of Mexico's party bus

What better way to see the World Cup than with your friends in a painted bus supporting your country? Meet the crew behind "La Bendicion."

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Jameis Winston's expected suspension hurts, but Bucs have backup plan

Tampa Bay could lose its starting QB for the first three games of the season, but veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick is a comfortable alternative.

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Winston set to be suspended three games in 2018

Adam Schefter reports that the NFL is planning to suspend Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston after investigating an alleged groping incident with an Uber driver in 2016.

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