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Mel Kiper's NFL draft grades: Two A's, one C and head-scratching picks throughout
The Eagles tied a record for trades. The Cardinals filled needs. And some teams reached for players. Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the 2024 NFL draft.
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Big takeaways from the NFL draft: Luxury picks, QB moves and the Chiefs get richer
What did we learn? A look at the QB frenzy, surprising picks and (already good) teams that improved.
TOP HEADLINES
LeBron has 30 as Lakers battle past Nuggets to force Game 5
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LIGHTNING, ISLANDERS AVOID ELIMINATION
Islanders survive 2OT thriller to extend series
Wyatt Johnston's OT winner brings Stars back in series
Dallas spent trade season surrounding Luka Doncic with lob threats -- it's working
The Mavericks might have dealt their way into the perfect supporting cast around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
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BREAKING DOWN THE DRAFT
The best, worst and most surprising of the NFL draft: Favorite picks, classes and rookie-year predictions
What were the best selections in each round? Which teams nailed their QB pick? Our experts have 27 different post-draft superlatives.
Will Cowboys maintain their O-line draft success with Tyler Guyton, Cooper Beebe?
When the Cowboys have been at their best the past decade, it's been on the backs of their O-linemen.
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MORE FROM THE DRAFT
Who aced the NFL draft? Who made the most confusing picks?
Influencer Sketch has crowd hyped while announcing Texans' pick
Jaylen Brown skies for putback dunk as Celtics outshine Heat in Game 3
'They bullied us': Celts' D answers call in Game 3 rout
The Celtics, challenged to play with more intensity after the Heat's win in Game 2, smothered Miami.
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WINS FOR OKLAHOMA CITY, ORLANDO
OKC cruises past Pels to open 3-0 series lead
Magic outscore Cavs 61-29 in 2nd half to even series
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FIGHT NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
Alex Perez needs just one punch to flatten Matheus Nicolau
Uros Medic floors Tim Means with beautiful uppercut
Top Headlines
- Lakers gain 'lifeline,' avoid sweep with G4 victory
- Morris: Cousins doesn't have to worry about Penix
- Deion has 'work to do,' won't follow sons to NFL
- Malone: Late-arriving shoes not why Nuggets lost
- Moore, Augustus hail Lynx reign at HOF ceremony
- Messi stars with 2 goals before record Revs crowd
- QB Milton goes to Pats, says TE move not in cards
- Eagles tie NFL draft record by making 8 trades
- Judging NFL draft overreactions
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