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The favorites, the long shots and those without a hope at the U.S. Open
Everybody starts the U.S. Open all even. But there are different tiers -- from those who have a chance to those who do not. We separate the contenders, the pretenders and the dreamers.
ESPN predictions: Is it finally Xander Schauffele's time?
Sure, there are other choices, but our experts are feeling the hometown feel-good story.
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WHAT NOW FOR THE CLIPPERS?
NO KAWHI FOR GAME 5
What Paul George needs to do in Leonard's absence
Are the Clippers doomed without Kawhi?
The two-time Finals MVP was playing better than anyone this postseason.
Turkey vs. Wales (Group A) UEFA EURO 2020
Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey nearly combine for Wales' opener
Aaron Ramsey cannot capitalize for Wales after Gareth Bale sets him up perfectly.
UEFA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
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NBA PLAYOFFS
CRITICAL GAME FIVES
How the 76ers and Hawks can each win a pivotal Game 5
Both teams have a chance to take control of the series Wednesday night in Philadelphia. Here's how.
LIFE WITHOUT CP3
What Chris Paul being in health and safety protocol means for Suns
WHO REPLACES SVG?
With Van Gundy out, who's a candidate for Pelicans job?
NHL PLAYOFFS
NHL Playoffs Daily: Canadiens look to strike back in Game 2
Vegas came out hot in a 4-1 Game 1 victory. Can Montreal even things up before heading back to la belle province?
WHICH RECORDS COULD FALL IN 2021?
Barnwell: Picking favorites and long shots to break eight major NFL records
Let's pick two front-runners and a dark horse for records such as passing, rushing and receiving for the season.
Top Headlines
- Van Gundy out after 1 season as Pelicans coach
- Sources: Wizards' Brooks out as talks fall apart
- Kawhi to miss at least Game 5 with knee injury
- Source: CP3 in NBA protocols, out indefinitely
- Athletes call for full U-M investigation into abuse
- KD's 49-point triple-double saves 'wounded' Nets
- Sources: NCAA probing possible ASU violations
- Sportsbook facing 'seven-figure' liability on Lefty
- Best bets for the U.S. Open
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The secrets behind Vandy's 1-2 pitching punch
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Chris Beaty's legacy as a 'uniter' carries on a year after the former Indiana football player's death
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Righting a wrong six decades later
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63 years later, Tom Ammiano gets the varsity letter he was denied as a gay teen
Tom Ammiano, a gay activist who worked with Harvey Milk, never thought he'd get the varsity letter he earned as a teenager in 1958. Until one day, six decades later, a stranger showed him that it's never too late for change.
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