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NBA postseason intel: Six big questions we're watching right now

Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason.

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The NBA's most valuable players in 15 categories, from floaters to defense

From best fadeaway to the MVP, Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.

WEEKEND FOOTY

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Weekend predictions: Arsenal to regain form vs. Bournemouth, Barcelona to win derby

Arsenal need a win to stay in control of the league as Man City keep chasing. Another wild weekend of action awaits as we pick out the best games to watch in Europe.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid continue to eye move for Olise

Real Madrid are continuing their attempts to sign Bayern Munich's Michael Olise. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Rory McIlroy birdies final four holes of Round 2, finishes with largest 36-hole lead in tournament history

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Masters: Rory maintains his lead and more best moments from the second round

The first golf major of the year continued Friday as the 90th edition of the Masters entered its second round.

SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP

Richards Bay vs. Orlando Pirates - Buccaneers ride uptick in form

Orlando Pirates will visit Richards Bay on Friday buoyed by a recent uptick in form

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Kaizer Chiefs vs. TS Galaxy - Inácio Miguel return boosts Amakhosi

Kaizer Chiefs will host TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium on Sunday as they seek to consolidate third place in the Betway Premiership.

WNBA

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WNBA draft preview: The case for every potential No. 1 pick

Will Lauren Betts, Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd or Olivia Miles go No. 1, and which transfers boosted their draft stock?

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UCLA and its six seniors are eyeing a WNBA draft takeover

Can UCLA make history and have all six seniors -- who scored all of the team's points at the Final Four -- drafted in the WNBA?

FIFA WORLD CUP

Superfan spotlight - Will Mama Joy and 'Lumumba' be at the World Cup?

Two of Africa's most famous football fans, DR Congo's Michel Nkuka "Lumumba" Mboladinga and South Africa's Joy "Mama Joy" Chauke are trending at the moment for wildly differing reasons.

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The lure of a World Cup sees a swathe of switches to African teams

From high-profile converts who could become key figures for one of the continent's 10 qualifiers, to new faces hoping they can force their way into contention, here's our team-by-team guide for the debuting World Cup hopefuls.

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    Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.

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