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Cleveland’s Mobley voted NBA DPOY

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Evan Mobley was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first Cavs player to receive the award.

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Pacers, Thunder win again

The Pacers withstood another big performance from Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo and the return of Damian Lillard, beating the Bucks 123-115 in the East.

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Lakers level Timberwolves series

Luka Doncic scored 31 points and LeBron James added 21 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 to level their NBA Western Conference playoff series at one game apiece on Tuesday. Slovenian star Doncic, acquired in a blockbuster February trade, also had 12 rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers, who led […]

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Topuria takes aim at Rodriguez’s ground game

Former UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria isn’t impressed with Yair Rodriguez’s fighting style, despite the Mexican contender’s recent win at UFC 314. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC), who recently vacated his 145-pound title, is targeting an immediate title shot at lightweight against Islam Makhachev. With his focus shifting divisions, a fight with Rodriguez (20-5 MMA, […]

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Paddy Pimblett packs on post-fight pounds

Paddy Pimblett is tipping the scales near light heavyweight territory, just over a week after fighting at lightweight. The English star revealed he’s gained 40 pounds since his third-round TKO win over Michael Chandler in the co-main event of UFC 314 on April 12. That night in Miami marked the biggest win of Pimblett’s career. […]

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Jurgens becomes NFL’s second-highest paid center

Eagles center Cam Jurgens has signed a four-year contract extension through 2029, the team announced Monday. The deal is worth $68 million and includes $39.4 million guaranteed, according to his agent Ryan Tollner. Jurgens’ $17 million average annual salary ranks second among NFL centers, trailing only the Chiefs’ Creed Humphrey. A second-round pick out of […]

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Vintage Leonard leads Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers also bounced back from a game-one defeat, beating the Nuggets 105-102 in Denver behind a brilliant 39-point performance from Kawhi Leonard. Leonard made 15 of his 19 shot attempts and the Clippers withstood NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic’s triple-double of 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to level their […]

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Pistons snap NBA playoff skid

The Detroit Pistons snapped their record 15-game NBA playoff losing streak with a 100-94 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday to level their Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece. Cade Cunningham scored 33 points with 12 rebounds and Dennis Schroder added 20 points off the bench — including a go-ahead three-pointer […]

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Thunder crush Grizzlies as Celtics, Cavs and Warriors win

Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history on Sunday as reigning champions Boston, Cleveland and Golden State opened the post-season with victories. The Celtics, fueled by 30 points from Derrick White, defeated Orlando Magic 103-86. The Cavaliers, who beat out the Celtics for top […]

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No regrets as Poirier nears UFC exit

After nearly two decades of pushing forward in the cage, UFC veteran Dustin Poirier is ready to bring his fighting career to a close — on his own terms. The former interim lightweight champion has announced that his next appearance in the Octagon will be his last. While no opponent or venue has been officially […]

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Berríos reacts to alleged pitch tipping

Tensions flared during Saturday’s 8-4, 12-inning loss for the Toronto Blue Jays as starter José Berríos accused Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh of potentially relaying pitch information to his teammates. The incident occurred at the end of the fourth inning when Berríos exchanged heated words with Raleigh as he walked back to the dugout. The […]

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Timberwolves down Lebron’s Lakers

The Minnesota Timberwolves, fueled by 25 points from Jaden McDaniels, cruised past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95 on Saturday in game one of their NBA Western Conference playoff series. Luka Doncic, playing his first post-season game with the Lakers after arriving in a stunning February trade, scored 37 points, and James, chasing […]