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The Wolves had the Mavs right where they wanted them. Then Dallas erased an 18-point deficit, with Doncic's three completing the comeback. - Angie


	Luka Doncic hits game-winning three as Mavs take 2-0 lead

	Watch: Anthony Edwards scores early for Timberwolves in Game 2
	Watch: Naz Reid, Timberwolves rain down threes vs. Mavericks
	Watch: Doncic gets Mavericks to storm back into Game 2
	Watch: Doncic had a few words for Wolves' Rudy Gobert after game-winner
	The NBA world dunks on Edwards after Mavericks-Timberwolves Game 2

The Top 10


10	Rangers outlast the Panthers in Game 2 to even series

	Watch: Rangers, Panthers bring the physicality to start Game 2 of ECF
	Jets officially name head coach
	Hurricanes general manager steps down, leaving front office in flux
	Two teams swap 2024 first-round picks
	Canadiens prospect's future with the club could be in doubt


9	Juan Soto has eyebrow-raising comments on free agency

	Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner under fire over Soto comments
	Agents chime in whether Yankees will pay Soto or not
	Reviewing Yankees' rotation options with injured ace eyeing June return
	World Series-winning pitcher reunites with Giants soon after Dodgers release
	MLB makes admission to White Sox about controversial ending


8	Pistons situation shows danger of signing coaches before bosses

	Are Pistons considering nuclear option with HC Monty Williams?
	Pistons make decision on new president of basketball operations
	One clear front-runner emerging for Lakers' head-coaching job
	Bombshell report drops on Kings' extension talks with HC Mike Brown
	Warriors star Draymond Green shares a tone-deaf take on fines from NBA

"Not necessarily saying he had a terrible day, but days like this are going to make you better." - Kevin Byard


7	Bears star gives Caleb Williams advice after 'frustrating' day

	D.J. Moore discusses Justin Fields trade, playing with Williams
	Commanders' Marcus Mariota explains his history-making decision
	Hall of Famer expands on belief in Steelers' Russell Wilson
	Cowboys QB Trey Lance details how he has changed since 49ers stint
	Travis Kelce echoes Patrick Mahomes in response to controversial kicker
	Ravens convert former Patriots quarterback to new position


6	NCAA settlement might make college sports more competitive

	Historic NCAA settlement reached allowing schools to pay players
	Shilo Sanders facing questions about his NIL deals amid bankruptcy case
	A high school freshman QB just signed a multiyear NIL deal
	Five dark-horse candidates for the CFP
	North Carolina basketball snags an instant-impact player via transfer portal
	San Jose State lands UCLA transfer


5	Jaylen Brown is the new king of Eastern Conference Finals

	Celtics teammates are furious about Brown's All-NBA snub
	Generational scorer Jayson Tatum surpasses Larry Bird for playoff mark
	Cavaliers veteran has telling comment about Jarrett Allen sitting vs. Celtics
	Bronny James to work out with contender ahead of NBA Draft
	Stan Van Gundy slams ESPN in strong language over firing of his brother


4	Are Astros due for a fall? Four MLB starts to buy or sell

	Red Sox taking novel steps to spur remarkable pitching turnaround
	Injury bug bites Orioles again as another starting pitcher lands on IL
	Nick Castellanos credits Phillies for big offseason decision
	Braves take swing on one-time All-Star
	MLB futures: Two MVP bets to target based on latest straw poll

"The entire time, since September 12th, my focus has been playing. ... In the end, I was always playing." - Aaron Rodgers


3	Aaron Rodgers insists focus has been football, not politics

	Rodgers expands on controversial comments about distractions
	The Jets QB doesn't hold back on the team's prime-time-heavy schedule
	Rodgers addresses reports about lack of trust in Nathaniel Hackett
	Broncos' Zach Wilson opens up about being traded by Jets
	Why 49ers' Fred Warner is 'hyped' to open season vs. Jets


2	Next steps for Knicks: Hope for health and re-sign stars

	Don't expect Knicks to lose star forward in free agency despite rumors
	Knicks' stance on Julius Randle revealed
	East playoff team reportedly could pursue Warriors star in free agency
	Next steps for Thunder: To-do list isn't lengthy for this Finals contender
	Next steps for Cavaliers: Why panic when only minor changes are needed?
	Three smart Spurs targets to serve as Victor Wembanyama's running mate


1	Why DeAndre Hopkins is in position to re-emerge as top WR

	Packers' Christian Watson has answers for hamstring issues
	49ers' Brandon Aiyuk reportedly has 'benchmark' in contract talks
	Patriots reporter addresses if team will trade for top wide receiver
	Could the Steelers reunite with former second-round receiver?
	Ravens OC hopes to give Derrick Henry a heavy workload
	Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. says fellow CB can do 'same things' as him

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