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Is Machado no longer elite? Has Vlad Jr. lost his power? Are Red Sox and Mets cooked? An early verdict on MLB disappointments

A number of teams and stars are still struggling two months into the season. Do their slow starts define who they are in 2026?

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MLB Power Rankings: Two unlikely playoff contenders on the rise

A number of clubs are rising -- and falling -- throughout the rest of our list.

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WORLD CUP SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

World Cup Daily LIVE: Larin goal earns Canada draw in Group B opener

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Bosnia fan zone celebrates taking the lead vs. Canada by setting off flares

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WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD

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Storylines, bold predictions and players to watch in Omaha

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The 15 early-round MLB draft prospects to know in the MCWS

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Magic to Stephen A.: Knicks must 'stay within themselves' to play great basketball

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Stephen A.: Knicks 'might' lose Game 5, but not Game 6 at MSG

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FINALS FOCUS

GAME 5: 8:30 P.M. ET, SATURDAY (ABC)

What happens first: the Finals end or a Giannis trade? We have the latest intel

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Can the Knicks close out the Spurs? We answered eight big questions on Game 5

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