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Picking each NBA playoff series: Potential upsets, seven-game thrillers and the Finals

The NBA playoffs has two clear favorites to reach the Finals but expect plenty of action beforehand. Here's how each series could play out.

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What's behind this stifling, confusing LeBron-led Lakers defense

For months, the Lakers have confused and angered some the NBA's biggest offensive stars with a defensive scheme no one can quite figure out. It'll be tested again Saturday, when they face off against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves.

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CAF COMPETITIONS

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Orlando Pirates vs Pyramids FC - Will Bucs have enough in the tank for CAF CL semis?

Fresh off progression to the Nedbank Cup final, Orlando Pirates will host Pyramids FC at FNB Stadium on Saturday, in the first leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final.

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Sundowns vs Al Ahly - Giants clash in CAF Champions League semis

One of the CAF Champions League's great modern rivalries will resume on Saturday as South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns host Egypt's Al Ahly in a semi-final first leg clash at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

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Man United breathe life into an otherwise dismal season with legendary comeback

Man United almost lost to 10-man Lyon before waging a thrilling comeback. The flaws make United's Europa League run what it is.

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With Postecoglou's reputation on the line, Tottenham can save their season

Ange Postecoglou has taken Tottenham to the Europa League semifinals, but can he keep his promise to deliver a trophy in his second season?

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NFL DRAFT

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Debating biggest team need vs. best value in Round 1: We made two draft picks at all 32 slots

Fix a roster hole? Take the best player available? We played out both strategies for all 32 first-round slots in the 2025 NFL draft.

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NFL draft intel, one week out: QB plans for the Saints and Browns, plus bold predictions and trade buzz

Could Shedeur Sanders slide to New Orleans? Would Cleveland trade up for a QB? And which draft prospects could go earlier than expected?

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TRANSFERS

Transfer rumors, news: Rashford wants Barcelona move after Villa loan

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, who is on loan at Aston Villa, wants to join Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest news and gossip.

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Will Kevin De Bruyne end up in MLS?

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Mystics' Iriafen's dress embodied 'Naija no dey carry last' on WNBA Draft stage

Clad in a stunning gold outfit, she was transformed from Kiki into Okikiola, a name that means 'fame that brings prosperity or wealth,' a fitting name for the new Washington Mystics star.

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Nigeria's Chiney talks UConn's El Alfy, African hoops, being a 'professional yapper'

WNBA legend Chiney Ogwumike tells ESPN that after Egyptian star Jana El Alfy's championship win with UConn Huskies, she believes the NBA's work in Africa is turning a corner.

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