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Barnwell: Does trading up in the NFL draft actually work? What we can learn from 242 past deals
Trading up isn't simply a pass/fail conversation, but there often is a clear winner.
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Who were the best picks of the draft? Miller's top 100, including 41 steals from Day 3
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which teams dominated the list?
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NBA PLAYOFFS
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THE GO-TO MOVE FOR THE BEST SCORERS
The NBA's new favorite move is less traveling, more time travel -- and it's nearly impossible to stop
Whether it's tapping the brakes after a 100 mph drive like Anthony Edwards, or going from slow to even slower like Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, the decel move and its variations are wreaking havoc on NBA defenders.
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REACTING TO A THRILLER IN THE GARDEN
Stephen A. spreads blame for Knicks' Game 5 loss
Is Tyrese Maxey's Game 5 among the iconic MSG performances?
Klinsmann: Win over PSG a 'great result' for Dortmund in UCL
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CHANGING SIDES OF A RIVALRY
The skipper swap heard 'round the world: What it means when a star manager leaves his longtime team
As Craig Counsell's Cubs take on his old club -- Pat Murphy's Brewers -- we dive into the impact of big-time manager moves.
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MLB SCOREBOARD
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
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AROUND THE DIAMOND
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Tyler Nevin hammers a homer for A's for a 9-game hitting streak
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ON THE ICE
Looks can be deceiving: NHL 'graybeards' still making an impact
Seasoned pros like Toronto's Mark Giordano and Dallas' Ryan Suter aren't letting age -- or in some cases gray hair -- slow them down.
Matthew Tkachuk talks about playing through fractured sternum last postseason
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- Porter's brother arrested on suspicion of DWI
- Bowl leaders hope for CBA to help lower opt-outs
- Spieth, inspired by Scheffler, hits 'reset button'
- Luka: Knee 'not good' but still ready for Game 5
- Wolves expect Finch to travel to Denver for G1
- Dortmund win seals Bundesliga's extra UCL spot
- The impact of big MLB manager moves
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Beekeeper throws first pitch after clearing bee swarm at D-backs game
The Diamondbacks beekeeper throws the ceremonial first pitch after a two-hour bee delay.
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