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The yearslong trend the Heat will have to break to beat the Nuggets -- and Nikola Jokic

Bam Adebayo has been at his All-Star and All-Defensive best against the Nuggets over his career. It has almost never been enough.

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'He can have such a big impact': There were the Nuggets and then there was Nikola Jokic

Despite only taking three shots in the first half, Jokic was dominant and helped Nuggets get whatever they wanted.

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STANLEY CUP FINAL

GAME 1: SATURDAY AT 8 P.M. ET

Stanley Cup Final tale of the tape: Best forwards, coaches and other matchups that could decide the Cup

Which team has the best forwards? Best coaching staff? What about the best mascot(s), goal song, postgame trinket and playoff slogan?

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Expert picks for Knights-Panthers

Two teams enter, one team leaves with the most glorious trophy in sports. Here's who our experts think will win.

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What you might not know about the Panthers and Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final

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Sydney Steele's big game propels Stanford to win over Bama

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Washington gets a big day from Rylee Holtorf in win over Utah

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Meet the Stanford flamethrower who gave OU softball ‘one of the most stressful’ days

NiJaree Canady nearly shut down Oklahoma, topping 70 mph and giving the Sooners fits.

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Your guide to the WCWS: X factors, expert picks and biggest challenge facing Oklahoma

Our experts preview the tournament, which began on Thursday.

DIAMOND DANDIES

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Diving snag secures Rider's 1st NCAA tournament win since 1987

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Austin Davis hits the Jordan shrug after an incredible diving catch

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ROAD TO 2023 MCWS

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In wake of a betting scandal, Alabama baseball has rallied

The Crimson Tide are hosting their first NCAA tournament regional in 17 years just more than a month after their coach was fired for alleged gambling involvement.

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College baseball regionals preview: Analysis, must-see players, predictions

Our experts offer their top teams and players to watch, bold predictions for the regionals and more.

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