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NBA Finals - Game 3Series tied 1-1

The year Jimmy Buckets was born

As a sophomore at Marquette, Jimmy Butler was told he needed to rebound and play defense to get on the floor. But as a junior, the current Heat star began to morph into something else.

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Lowe: The biggest factors that will decide Game 3

The Heat made counters after Game 1. The Nuggets did the same after Game 2. Who has the edge now?

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PGA TOUR, LIV AGREE TO UNIFY

Everything we know about the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LIV Golf agreement

Although there are still many details to be worked out, here's what we know and don't know about the new partnership between LIV Golf, the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.

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Rory understands fans' frustration, still hates LIV Golf

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FRENCH OPEN

QUARTERFINALS

BREAKING DOWN THE FINALS

Stephen A.: Jokic needs 10 or more assists for Nuggets to win

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Do Nuggets or Heat need a Game 3 win more?

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USMNT YEAR IN REVIEW

USMNT grades: How did American players perform abroad?

We grade men's national teamers based in Europe for their form through the club campaign. Who was the top performer?

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Women's College World Series Championship Series - Game 1

Why Florida State's ace took a step back so her team could leap forward at the WCWS

Florida State scaled back its use of top pitcher Kathryn Sandercock in the regular season in the hopes of keeping her fresh for a WCWS run. And the Seminoles' bold approach has paid off.

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Is an Oklahoma three-peat inevitable? The numbers behind a historic team

The Sooners' lineup is stacked, and they pitch, field and win like no other. Can FSU stop Oklahoma's dynasty?

KEEPING TEAMMATES ON THEIR TOES

Aaron Rodgers takes control of Jets' offense, which means pop quizzes

Rodgers is enjoying the "freedom of expression" he has in the Jets' meeting rooms while also keeping his new teammates on their toes.

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Tedy Bruschi is not buying Bill Barnwell's last-place Jets prediction

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EARLY LOOK AT 2024 DRAFT

QUARTERBACK BREAKDOWN

Meet the 2024 NFL draft's quarterback class: Strengths, weaknesses for 26 passers

Will Caleb Williams or Drake Maye be QB1 in next year's draft? And who are the other names to know in a loaded class?

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What North Carolina is doing to ensure Drake Maye's success ahead of the 2024 draft

Maye faces high expectations -- including those from the NFL -- following an offseason of change.

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