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'That dude paints': Inside the Pirates’ decision to call up pitching phenom Paul Skenes

After dominating in the minors, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft is headed to The Show. Here's why Pittsburgh decided to unleash him now.

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PANTHERS ROUT BRUINS IN TENSE GAME 2

Brawl breaks out after Panthers score their 6th goal

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Panthers, Bruins react to heated scuffles

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NBA PLAYOFFS

Ant's leap, OKC and Boston dominance among top trends

ESPN Insider Kevin Pelton looks at the top trends of the NBA postseason.

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East Semifinals - Game 2NY leads series 2-0

Knicks battle through injuries to beat Pacers, take 2-0 series lead

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Why is Stephen A. concerned about the Knicks despite 2-0 series lead?

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Jalen Brunson talks Knicks injuries, mindset

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Reggie Miller reunites with Spike Lee, Ben Stiller at MSG

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Chris Rock, Ben Stiller are loving Brunson's 3-pointer

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    PACERS VS. THE REFS

    Rick Carlisle gets ejected for clapping in ref's face

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    Windy: Pacers submit '78 missed calls,' eye officiating for Game 3

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    POST-DRAFT ANALYSIS

    One big weakness for each NFL team: We picked out post-draft holes and suggested quick fixes

    We're through free agency and the draft, so where does each team still need to improve? We picked the biggest hole on each NFL roster.

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    NFL experts debate the 2024 draft: Which midround picks will have fantasy value?

    Experts weigh in on the big questions. Which rookies outside of Round 1 could make an impact this season?

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    AROUND THE DIAMOND

    MLB Power Rankings: A pair of NL teams lead shake-up in top 5

    We have a new order at the start of our list, thanks to a few big intraleague matchups this past week.

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    Draft rankings 2.0: The top 150-plus prospects -- and a mini-mock draft

    A group of powerful hitters is surging up draft boards. Here's who your team could be targeting this summer.

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    LPGA: COGNIZANT FOUNDERS CUP

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    Nelly Korda finishes off her front nine with a birdie putt

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    CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FALLOUT

    UCL talking points: How did Madrid win? What is Mbappe's PSG legacy?

    With the 2023-24 Champions League finalists now set, Gab Marcotti, Alex Kirkland and Julien Laurens give their takes on the semifinal matches.

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    Early look at the final: Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund?

    The 2024 final is set -- 14-time winners Real Madrid will face 1997 champion Dortmund at Wembley.

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