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Potential Texas, Oklahoma move to SEC: The hurdles, domino effects and what we know so far

Texas and Oklahoma expressing interest in joining the SEC shook the foundation of the Big 12 and caught many high-ranking college athletics officials off guard. Can a move really happen? What would it mean for other conferences? We break down the latest.

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Source: OU, Texas could move to SEC in weeks

Texas and Oklahoma could make their move to the SEC official in a matter of weeks, ESPN has confirmed.

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Why many Olympians don't want to carry the flag in the opening ceremony

Being chosen as an Olympic flag-bearer is an enormous honor -- yet athletes routinely turn it down. We talked to Michael Phelps' coach -- and former flag bearers such as Dawn Staley and Erin Hamlin -- to find out exactly how grueling it can be.

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Olympics opening ceremony highlights the good and bad of these Tokyo Games

Questioning whether the Olympics should be held is warranted. And yet, it is also OK to feel excited.

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It's free-agency season! Here's what every team can afford to do this summer

What every team can do this summer, from the Knicks (who can create $50 million in space) to the Warriors (who are $40 million over the tax line).

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NBA Power Rankings: It's never too early to forecast next season

Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.

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Can Team USA make a run at another gold medal?

After back-to-back seasons of uncertainty in the NBA and no practice time, Team USA still can overwhelm with talent.

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Olympics 2021: Team USA sings happy birthday to Kevin Durant

Fellow Olympians and members of Team USA trolled Durant with a public rendition of "Happy Birthday."

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Why Cleveland's MLB name change should have happened a while ago

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Biggest NHL draft questions: Top prospects, trade targets, bold predictions

Who will go No. 1 to the Sabres? How many goalies will be taken in Round 1? Which veterans could be on the move?

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Michigan Wolverines hockey on verge of making draft history

Michigan could be the first NCAA team to have three current players taken in the first round.

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The moves that prove Cade Cunningham will become an NBA star

Cade Cunningham is likely to be the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft. These elements of his game show why he'll thrive in the league.

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How LSU star Cameron Thomas' mom helped him be all he can be

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