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Plus: The Panthers bet on a quarterback whisperer to unlock Bryce Young. And GM gets caught up in Lions fever.

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Plus: Connor McDavid and the Oilers are looking dangerous after a brutal start to the year. And LSU blows away another SEC foe.

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Plus: The Dream have no answer for the reigning WNBA MVP. And a little leaguer from Mexico takes working a walk to a whole new level.

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Plus: A showdown between the top two teams in the NL Wild Card race. And Christian Pulisic makes a splashy debut with his new squad.

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Plus: America's next track superstar announces himself at the World Championships. And Gunnar Henderson makes a controversial decision to... keep running.

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Plus: Julio’s hot bat keeps the Mariners rolling. And the top men’s tennis player in the world gets a timely taste of revenge.

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Plus: The Yankees look down the barrel of one of their worst seasons in recent memory. And does Baltimore have anyone who can play cornerback?

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Plus: Messi's rampant run through the Leagues Cup continues. And Mookie Betts recounts one of the most clutch moments of his storied career.

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Plus: The Rangers new ace deals another gem in an AL West showdown. And another NFC North star is heading to New York.

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Plus: The WNBA MVP race is getting spicy as the regular season nears its end. And one of the Premier League best goal scorers has a new home, but still no trophies.

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Plus: The O's use the power of the streak to widen their AL East lead. And Maxx Crosby tells the Raiders it's time to just win, baby.

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Plus: Ron Rivera walks back his comments about Washington's new OC. And Fenway Park experiences a new event for the first time in its 111 year history.

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Plus: A showdown between the NBA’s two best teams. And chaos reigns supreme at the top of men’s college hoops.

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Plus: A former-World No. 1 makes her return to the court ahead of the U.S. Open. And an umpire has a very rough first day in the majors.

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Plus: Mookie Betts keeps his hot streak going with a bang. And a Women's World Cup contender gets a superstar back in the fold.

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Plus: A dominant showing in a clash of WNBA super teams. And the South Siders are making a playoff push.

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Plus: An amateur grabs a share of the lead at The Open. And the Football Ferns make World Cup history.

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Plus: The Tour leader dominates a difficult stage with the finish line in sight. And Saquon sends a strong and profane message about his holdout.

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Plus: Kyle Schwarber powers the Phillies to another win with his bat... and his glove? And Aaron Donald reaches the most important milestone of his career.

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Plus: The Rays get their ace back in the fold, but still can't find a win. And Cam Smith sheds a tear over returning a trophy.

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Plus: After a lengthy buildup, Leo Messi officially joins Inter Miami. And Steph Curry says his prowess on the links is thanks to… the Lakers?

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Plus: The Jets lock up a defensive building block ahead of training camp. And a retired NFL star tackles the World Series of Poker.

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Plus: Carlos Alcaraz adds another impressive achievement to his stacked resume. And it’s the start of an Italian adventure for an American soccer star.

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Plus: Draymond Green says the antics (but only the antics) are behind him. And the Cubs finally land a free agent.

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Plus: An All-Star debutant makes his mark in a big way at the mid-summer classic. And Zion shares his struggles with a very relatable problem.

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Plus: An American upstart finds his footing on grass at just the right time. And it's hurry up and wait on the Dame trade front.

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Plus: LSU makes history at the MLB draft. And a true long shot contender takes home the prize at the U.S. Open

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Plus: The surging Reds get another come from behind win in D.C. And Dejounte Murray proves his loyalty to the ATL.

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Plus: A youth movement continues to pay dividends in Baltimore. And the WNBA MVP frontrunner puts on another electric performance.

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Plus: Shohei Ohtani continues to rake (and deal) as the Angels push for a Wild Card. And Travis Kelce embraces the Vegas way of life at The Match

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Plus: Steve Cohen faces the New York media as the Mets season spirals. And Simon Biles takes the first steps toward Paris 2024.

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Plus: The Braves can’t stop winning — or hitting home runs. And would you trade Tobias Harris for a cookie?

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Plus: The Mets continue a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad June. And Conor McDavid caps his historic season with a nice piece of hardware.

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Plus: Atlanta pumps the breaks on baseball’s hottest young upstarts. And the Liberty get a gutty comeback win ahead of a pivotal Eastern Conference clash.

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Plus: The Commanders make an out of the box front office hire. And the Canucks play some winning numbers.

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Plus: The Men’s College World Series final is now set after a dramatic night in Omaha. And an AL slugger gets back in a groove at just the right time.

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Plus: A new look USWNT roster drops a month out from the World Cup. And the Bengals-Chiefs feud keeps escalating.

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Plus: The Rays have some unexpected competition at the top of MLB's most competitive division. And Geno Auriemma says it's time to just win baby.

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Plus: Chris Paul was surprised as everyone else to find out he was traded. And a tennis legend shows she might just have a little more left in the tank.

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Plus: Rob Manfred kicks A’s fans on their way out the door. And Angel City hopes a new voice can pull them out of the NWSL basement.

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Plus: The Wizards might finally be ready to tear it down. And injuries mount for the defending World Series champs.

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Plus: The number one pick in the WNBA draft is already making a splash. And another highly touted rookie gets his season back on track.

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Plus: A wild ending sends Stanford back to the Men’s College World Series. And the Giants start minicamp without a key star in the fold.

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Plus: Andrew McCutchen continues to steer the Pirates forward with a historic homecoming season. And a Yankees legend takes a hit from the broadcasting booth. 

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Plus: The Cardiac Cats do it again the Stanley Cup Final. And Andy Reid has the meal of a lifetime at the White House.

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Plus: An underwhelming showing from Phoenix’s big three. And Virginia Tech’s historic win over an ACC foe.

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Plus: The Elly De La Cruz legend grows by the at bat in Cincy. And Josh Allen gets another honor that could actually be… a curse? 

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Plus: A blockbuster clash is set for the French Open semifinals. And MLB’s top prospect makes an immediate impact in his arrival to the bigs.

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Plus: The Knights put the Panthers in the blender to take a commanding series lead. And the Astros rocket toward the top of the standings.

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