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'None of us know what the hell we're going to do to stop him': Welcome to the NBA's Victor Wembanyama era

Three decades ago, another generational big man led his team to the NBA Finals in his third season. That man was Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal.

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Ranking Knicks and Spurs players from 1 to 30: Which roster has the most talent?

Two teams, 30 players, one series. We rank every player who could take the court in this year's NBA Finals.

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Stephen A.'s Finals pick brings out the boobirds in San Antonio

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Stephen A.: Knicks need win in Game 1 more than Spurs

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    Women's College World Series Championship Finals - Game 1, Series starts 6/3

    Texas Tech vs. Texas WCWS finals preview: Will the Red Raiders be able to get revenge in the rematch?

    The Women's College World Series finals start Wednesday, and here's what you need to know about Texas and Texas Tech.

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    Texas softball's Hannah Wells' wild dugout good luck charm? Eating ladybugs

    The tradition is working well for Wells at the WCWS -- she collected four hits Monday.

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      New FPI projections for the NFL season: Which teams have the best chances to make the playoffs?

      ESPN's Football Power Index ratings are live. These simulations of the 2026 season provide playoff chances, potential draft order and our 1-32 team ranking.

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      'I'm ready for it': After DJ Moore's exit, Rome Odunze embracing being Bears' WR1

      Chicago's Rome Odunze is looking for a more productive Year 3 with added responsibility.

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      Red, White and Clueless: The untold story of the 1994 U.S. World Cup team

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      How the USMNT went from embarrassment in Italy to World Cup force in 1994

      The U.S. is set to lean on title-toting talents. The last time America hosted, in 1994, things were very different.

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      How back is the U? Can Clemson rebound? Previewing the ACC (and Notre Dame)

      Repeat run for Miami? Revenge for Duke? Reset for Clemson? Redemption at UNC? Intrigue abounds in the ACC.

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      Ranking college football's top 100 newcomers for the 2026 season

      What new faces and top prospects will impact the 2026 season? We stack the best of the bunch.

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      Way-Too-Early Top 25: Kentucky joins Kansas, UNC as bluebloods crack rankings

      The Wildcats added the top-ranked transfer to rise into the top 25 alongside the Jayhawks and Tar Heels.

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