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West 1st Round - Game 5DEN wins series 4-1

The Lakers' inconsistent, injury-filled season leaves two massive questions

After another season-ending series against the Nuggets, the future of LeBron James, Darvin Ham and the Lakers remains dauntingly uncertain.

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Nuggets assert dominance over Lakers, win series 4-1

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    Derrick White torches Heat for career-high 38 points

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    Jayson Tatum posterizes Caleb Martin with emphatic jam

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      Champions League lessons: Is the Premier League overrated? What is PSG without Mbappé?

      With the Champions League semifinals this week, let's review what we learned from the last round. Is the Premier League overrated? How does Real Madrid keep doing it? What is PSG without Mbappé?

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      Kane vs. Bellingham: A new chapter in epic Bayern-Madrid rivalry

      England teammates Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham will clash in a new instalment of one of Europe's greatest rivalries: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid.

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      Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer recalled for T20 World Cup

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      West 1st Round - Game 4OKC wins series 4-0

      Thunder pull away in 4th quarter to complete sweep of Pelicans

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      Josh Giddey delivers four big triples as Thunder close out Pelicans

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      SGA glides in for a big layup

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        What surprised NFL execs about the draft's 14-pick offensive flurry ... and what didn't

        The unprecedented run at the top of the first round had a lot to do with quarterback value, but NFL insiders see an anomaly more than a trend.

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        Mel Kiper's NFL draft grades: Two A's, one C and head-scratching picks throughout

        The Eagles tied a record for trades. The Cardinals filled needs. And some teams reached for players. Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the 2024 NFL draft.

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        A week ago, Sporting CP coach Rúben Amorim was the leading candidate to replace Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool. Now, his future is increasingly uncertain.

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        LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool planning Salah contract talks to cool Saudi interest

        Liverpool are preparing to offer Mohamed Salah a new contact to repel interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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        Never has a team been this devoid of options to alter their roster going into an offseason. And that doesn't even include the future of coach Frank Vogel.

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