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Kevin Durant was unstoppable -- so how do the Warriors replace him?

KD affects every element of what the Warriors do against Houston. Here's what his absence means.

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Stephen A. gets math lesson on Rockets' odds from Max

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It's time to stop underestimating Rose Namajunas

Rose Namajunas, the UFC's strawweight champion, thrives in the toughest of situations. That will be tested on Saturday when she defends her belt against Jessica Andrade in Rio de Janeiro.

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Namajunas vs. Andrade a battle of emotions against intimidation

Namajunas is putting her strawweight belt on the line in Rio de Janeiro against Brazilian Jessica Andrade. It's a courageous move in a daunting setting.

NBA draft

Lottery: 8:30 p.m. ET, May 14 on ESPN

NBA draft Top 100 rankings: Best 2019 prospects

Who's on top? Our experts give their rankings and analysis.

NFL

The NFL's pass-interference problem: What makes replay review so tricky

Allowing replay review on pass interference might eliminate obvious missed calls, but the NFL still faces many hurdles in installing the new rule.

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Experts predict: The draft's under-the-radar fantasy values

Could a rookie midround pick start at running back for the Bears? Our insiders weigh in on the draft's biggest questions.

MLB

Weekend Watch: Opinions, picks on biggest matchups

Cubs vs. Brewers (and Baez vs. Yelich) will be the center of attention, but we've also got intel on the surprising D-backs, Yankees-Rays and more.

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Why center fielders are the new shortstops

Teams are willing to sacrifice offense in center for guys who can be game-changers with the glove.

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Blues and Sharks both won epic Game 7s ... who moves on to final?

Both teams won epic Game 7s to get here. Will the power of the Joes take San Jose to the Stanley Cup Final? Or will St. Louis' magical run continue?

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Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Bruins strike first on Hurricanes

A 5-2 win in Boston kicks off the Eastern Conference final. We recap all of Thursday's action and get you ready for the weekend.

English Premier League

The Premier League's title race has been amazing. But are exciting chases a thing of the past?

Liverpool and Man City had one of the most dramatic title races in Premier League history, but the same may never be said of other top competitions.

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Man City and Liverpool by the numbers: How they took over the Premier League

The best teams in the Premier League this season have seemed at times like they're playing a different sport. Here's how they did it.

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