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How Jimmy Butler and the Heat figured things out ahead of Game 2
From weathering gut-wrenching losses to playing without injured starters to matching up with opposing superstars, here's how Miami got it done.

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Nine teams, nine things to watch at NFL minicamps: QB questions in San Francisco and Las Vegas?
Nine teams -- including the 49ers, Commanders and Cowboys -- start mandatory minicamps this week. Here's what to know.

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MIAMI TIES UP THE FINALS
Why the Heat's Game 2 victory provides Miami with the NBA's biggest luxury: Options
With a victory Sunday night in Denver, the Heat now have more than home-court advantage. They have an opportunity to bring Tyler Herro back when they want -- and how.
What Stephen A. says the Heat need to win NBA Finals

PAYROLL DISPARITY STILL A PROBLEM
How baseball has turned into a sport divided by historic payroll disparity
After a slew of rule changes revolutionizing on-the-field play, MLB is turning some of its attention back to economics. And for good reason.
Think playoff savior Adin Hill came out of nowhere? You haven't been paying attention
The 27-year-old previously flew under the radar backstopping lottery teams. But his star turn in the 2023 postseason isn't shocking to his Golden Knights teammates.
How Golden Knights, Panthers owners brought West Point legacy to the NHL
The Stanley Cup will likely visit West Point this summer, with the teams in the Final owned by two alumni.

LADY VOLS, CARDINAL HEADING TO SEMIS
WOMEN'S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
Tennessee fired up after a perfect relay gets runner at home, sends Lady Vols to WCWS semis
NiJaree Canady pitches a shutout to send Stanford to WCWS semis

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WNBA Power Rankings: Is No. 1 up for grabs ahead of Aces-Sun faceoff?
Unbeaten Las Vegas just edged Connecticut for the top spot in Week 3. Los Angeles and Atlanta are on the rise, while Seattle sinks to the new No. 12.
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- Malone rips Nuggets' effort, 'nonexistent' defense
- Caufield, Canadiens reach 8-year, $63M deal
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