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Sunday Randomness: A happy San Quentin ending, Raiders of the morning, meet Fran Belibi


Sixers-Nets Game 4 report card: Grading Joel Embiid’s gutsy performance, Ben Simmons’ defense and more


Four matchups that defined the Bucks’ Game 3 win over the Pistons


In juggling past, present and future players, Oregon hits a ‘home run’ with spring game


After historic Game 4 win, Nuggets players relive where they were the last time Denver won in San Antonio


The Blues’ relentlessness allows them to make NHL history with playoff series win over Jets


Spurs lacked focus in Game 4 loss to Nuggets, and it showed with a rare turnover


How Jared Dudley’s ejection changed Game 4 and potentially the series


Recap: Knicks Q&A with Mike Vorkunov on April 22


Recap: Jeff Zrebiec answered your Ravens questions on Wednesday, April 24


With Vladislav Gavrikov’s arrival comes a dilemma for Blue Jackets as they await second round


Stars 20/20: Benn, Seguin and Radulov show what dominance looks like


Capitals bring the noise and the funk, looking like themselves again in rout of Carolina


Despite lineup switch and big Caris LeVert game, Nets’ lane to a tied series closes quickly


The Giants lost a close, rain-shortened game — and it’s been 54 years since they lost a closer one


NHL playoffs probabilities – April 21


‘Cashed out’: After skirmish, Sixers display unity, resilience in major Game 4 win in Brooklyn


The Predators need their first line to rise to the occasion — or elimination awaits


In MVP form, Joel Embiid lifts Sixers to 3-1 series lead over Nets


‘A definite leader’: Ex-Twin Eduardo Escobar is fitting right in with D-backs


Al Melchior’s Hitting Planner: Should Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sit if he debuts?


After a sweep many didn’t see coming, fans give Blue Jackets surprises of their own


Chaos is a ladder: This week’s two-start pitchers, early season ace performances and more


‘Coolest day of my life’: Behind the scenes as Cole Tucker and Bryan Reynolds debuted with the Pirates


Final Thoughts: Pistons give the city of Detroit the night, not result, it’s been waiting for


Local 9: Bryce Harper vs. lefties, the buzz on Kyle Dohy, hamstring issues, and Maikel Franco’s pleasant whiffs


Positive changes still led to a negative result in Game 3 as Jazz face the inevitable


Tyler Benson’s comparables offer Oilers fans plenty of hope for the future


What can the Hurricanes do about their self-proclaimed ‘garbage’ power play at this point?


Veteran teammates have their fingerprints on Reynaldo López’s return to form


Mark Giordano took ownership of his pro journey from the beginning, all the way to a Norris nomination


State of the Program: Cincinnati Bearcats now face challenge of high expectations


Recap: Tarik El-Bashir and Rhiannon Walker answered your NFL Draft/Redskins questions Wednesday, April 24


Top candidates to fill NHL coaching vacancies, from the big names to the lesser known


Grizzlies conversation: How they should approach the head coaching vacancy, and who might fit


With one more win, the Maple Leafs can take their biggest step in 15 years


Patience, poise and potential: Welcome to the Graham Mertz Experience


Small sample size or the real deal: Alex Gordon’s hot start, Scott Barlow’s velo, Jorge Soler’s high K rate


Yu Darvish, Brandon Morrow and the lingering offseason that continues to shadow the Cubs


First-team defense dominates day in Miami’s spring game; plus Richt discusses departure


For however long he’s around, Cole Tucker will provide a boost the injury-weary Pirates need


Let’s read one: New biography on Ernie Banks gives a fuller picture of the beloved, enigmatic Cubs legend


Inside the locker rooms: What Capitals and Hurricanes said after Game 5


A check-in on the farm: Scouts say Marlins prospect Jose Devers is playing ‘above his years’


If the 49ers draft a punter/kickoff man, here’s why Stanford’s Jake Bailey is a serious candidate


The Winnipeg Jets’ 2018-19 season — and the promise it held — ends in heartbreak


Myriad Orioles Thoughts: Bunting in the shift; Kline’s debut; Scott’s arm; Schoop’s return; Davis’ changeup


‘3 down, 13 more to go’: Inside the resilience of a locker room the night a championship statement was made