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What we learned on a wild MLB Opening Day 2023

After a wild winter -- offseason chaos! new rules! the WBC! -- the 2023 MLB season kicked off Thursday. With all 30 teams taking the field and plenty of drama, it was well worth the wait.

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Shohei Ohtani shocked as Hunter Renfroe makes no-look snag

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WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR

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Predictions: Can Caitlin Clark, Iowa end South Carolina's perfect season?

Caitlin Clark and a red-hot Iowa offense face undefeated South Carolina's vaunted defense. LSU's Angel Reese clashes with Virginia Tech center Elizabeth Kitley. How will it all play out?

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Who are the top 25 players in the Final Four?

Caitlin Clark remains No. 1, but the Gamecocks put eight players in the rankings.

ADJUSTING TO THE NEW RULES

From Corey Seager to Sandy Alcantara: Players and teams who will be rocked most by MLB's new rules

No more shift? A pitch clock? Here's what we're watching to see how much each rule is really impacting baseball.

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Oddsmakers, bettors trying to gauge impact of new rules

David Purdum examines how MLB's new rule changes will effect sportsbook and bettors' approach to wagering.

NEW RULES IN ACTION

Rafael Devers strikes out on a pitch clock violation for Red Sox

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Marcus Stroman gets called for the first pitch clock violation of the season

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THURSDAY'S GAMES

AROUND THE ASSOCIATION

Lowe's 10 things: A secret tell for Anthony Davis and one of the greatest offensive seasons in history

This week, we highlight a critical sign for the Lakers and AD, the speedy Beam Team, shot diets in New York and no-dribble post-ups!

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NBA MVP Straw Poll: Just when you thought this race couldn't get any closer ...

How tight is the race between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid? Can Giannis Antetokounmpo play spoiler?

A CONTENTIOUS MOMENT IN MILWAUKEE

Thanasis Antetokounmpo ejected after heated exchange with Blake Griffin

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Jay Williams still likes the Bucks despite blowout loss to Celtics

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NBA SCOREBOARD

THURSDAY'S GAMES

NFL DRAFT

APRIL 27-29 ON ESPN NETWORKS

Best traits and throws for the NFL draft's top quarterbacks: Comps for five potential first-rounders

What do top 2023 quarterbacks Anthony Richardson and C.J. Stroud do best, and how do their traits translate to the NFL?

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Reid's NFL mock draft: Seven rounds, 259 total picks and every name you should know

Jordan Reid unveils his seven-round 2023 mock draft.

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