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NBA playoffs 2024: Everything to know about the 20 teams still vying for the title
The postseason is here. Let's take a closer look at the 20 teams still in the hunt for the NBA title -- including a trio of MVPs that will need to survive the play-in tournament to advance.

The NBA playoff bracket is now set. What are the matchups?
The regular season is done and it's time for the postseason. Here's how the bracket looks after the dust settled.

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MASTERS TOURNAMENT
Masters win puts the rest of the golf world in Scottie Scheffler's shadow
This is the best player in the world, and he could be just getting started.


NFL DRAFT
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Kiper and Yates go 1-100: Our new three-round NFL mock draft has perfect landing spots -- and three trades
Mel and Field trade pick projections across Days 1 and 2 of the draft, finding perfect fits for 100 of the best prospects in the class.

Riddick's favorite players in the draft, plus sleepers to watch
Louis Riddick's picks include two LSU stars, playmaking corners and a speedy late-round RB.


POWER TO THE PLAYERS
In 2004, Eli Manning forced a draft-day trade. Why doesn't this happen more often?
In this era of athlete empowerment, why don't more top NFL prospects try to dictate where they go?


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NBA POSTSEASON TALK
Greeny: Lakers should lose vs. Pelicans to avoid the Nuggets


WNBA DRAFT
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WNBA mock draft: What will Sparks do with second and fourth overall picks?
All eyes are on Caitlin Clark at No. 1, but the Sparks' picks might shape the first round, which includes two players each from UConn and Ohio State.

'Reality is coming' for Caitlin Clark: What the rookie can expect in the WNBA
WNBA greats describe what Clark should expect from her peers during her rookie season.


SCHEFFLER DOMINATES AT AUGUSTA
What does Scheffler's Masters win mean for the rest of majors season?
From Scottie Scheffler's potential to Rory McIlroy's major quest to Tiger Woods' future plans, here are six topics of discussion as the golf world shifts its focus to the PGA Championship at Valhalla Country Club in May.


TIGER'S ROUGH FINISH AT MASTERS
At the Masters, Tiger Woods' defiance and optimism continue despite bleak prospects for the future
After finishing last among those who made the cut at Augusta National, Woods is determined that he can still compete in major championships

BEST PLAYERS IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL
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Men's rankings: Oumar Ballo is No. 1; where does Bronny James fall?
As the offseason kicks into high gear, here is an updated list of the best players in the portal and where many of them have already committed.

Women's rankings: The top 25 players on the move
Who are the top players looking for a new school next season?

Top Headlines
- Dominant Scheffler wins Masters for second time
- Jansen: Baseballs 'just brutal,' hard to control
- Sources: Colts DT Buckner gets $46M extension
- Profar wins it for Pads after Smith's 'irrelevant' jab
- Tiger shares moment with retiring Lundquist
- Thunder clinch 1-seed, keep 'eyes on the prize'
- Sources: Dash record-signing Sanchez wants trade
- 'Here to win banners,' Pope fires up crowd at Rupp
- Guide for each eliminated NBA team
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