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Kevin Durant's full circle moment: NBA Expansion nears as Seattle & Las Vegas eye franchises

Nearly two decades ago, the Seattle Supersonics held the second draft pick, the highest in franchise history. When draft night came, the leadership selected Kevin Durant, a prodigy with a bright future, and he proved everybody right from the start, winning the Rookie of the Year and immediately turning into a superstar. But even Durant couldn’t save the Supersonics.

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Superman retires: The turbulent legacy of NBA icon Dwight Howard

When his turn came on, he took off his Orlando Magic jersey and revealed a blue Superman tank top. Then, he donned a red cape, finishing his superhero look. Dwight Howard went to the half-court, eyed the hoop, and started running. He leapt off just inside the free-throw line and threw down a monstrous one-handed dunk.

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Mjallby double on after Malmo thrashing as GAIS, HIF and Sirius reach last four

The prospect of Mjallby adding the Svenska Cupen title to the Allsvenskan they won in late 2025 is very much on after they thumped Malmo 4-0 in the Quarter-finals.

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The wild week of Mad Maxx: How Crosby almost became a Baltimore Raven

The score was still 0–0 when the second quarter began. In December 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders were defending their home field against the Minnesota Vikings. With similar records, both teams desperately needed a win to keep their postseason hopes alive. Defensive units on both sides were relentless, forcing the offenses to fight for every yard.

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The Future is bright: Rising stars who dominated the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

Every year, hundreds of prospects participate in the NFL Scouting Combine, hoping to showcase their talent and earn a chance to play at the professional level. In 2026, 319 rising stars gathered in Indianapolis in late February and early March to display their skills in front of NFL scouts, coaches, and executives.

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Jayson Tatum ready to lead Boston Celtics again 10 months after 'heartbreaking' injury

After winning the NBA title in 2024, the Boston Celtics entered the following season with one clear goal: repeat as champions. Anything less would have been considered a disappointment. The Celtics dominated the Orlando Magic in the first round of the playoffs but faced the talented Knicks in the East Conference semi-finals. Down 2-1 in the series, Boston needed a critical win in Game Four to tie up the series.

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Baseball's next phenom: The uncommon Konnor Griffin

It is early March, but the weather is nearly perfect in Fort Myers, Florida. The sun is bright, the air is warm, and baseball teams could hardly pick a better setting for their spring training matchups.

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From doubted to the history books: The journey of Tyrese Maxey

The first game of the 2001 NBA Finals went to overtime, and the clock was ticking for the heavily favoured Los Angeles Lakers. A team led by Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t supposed to lose. But they were down two to the Philadelphia 76ers with 50 seconds left and needed a stop. Tyronn Lue, one of the league’s peskiest defenders, was assigned to Allen Iverson.

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Hammarby win eight-goal thriller as GAIS avoid upset in Svenska Cupen

Nahir Besara netted a hat-trick and Moise Kabore scored a brace as Hammarby made it two wins from two in the Group Stage of the Svenska Cupen with a 5-3 victory at Orebro, while GAIS remained perfect but needed to come from behind to beat Sandviken.

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From being the worst to being contenders: The resurrection of San Antonio Spurs

As the final seconds ticked off the clock, Spurs players flooded the court in celebration. 'We Are the Champions' echoed through the arena speakers. Across the floor, LeBron James exchanged handshakes before walking off in defeat. San Antonio had just dismantled the Miami Heat in five games to capture the 2014 NBA championship.

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Not your typical basketball path: How AJ Dybantsa bet on the program at BYU

When AJ Dybantsa announced his commitment to BYU, the decision stunned much of the basketball world. Despite scholarship offers from blue-blood programs, he chose the Cougars in Provo. Instantly, Dybantsa became the highest-rated recruit in school history.

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Blood, teeth and gold: USA hockey rewrites history to stand on top

Barely seven minutes remained on the game clock with the score tied 1-1 when Jack Hughes took a high stick to the face that chipped his front tooth and left his mouth bleeding. Sam Bennett went to the penalty box, but the US couldn’t capitalise on the foul - not in regulation.

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From sleeping in gyms to dominating them: The story of Sophomore sensation Mikayla Blakes

An almost sold-out Memorial Gymnasium trembled as the final seconds ticked away. The crowd wasn’t anxious; it was euphoric, riding the highest highs of joyful emotions as the Commodores just put on a show and a pure dominance over one of the best women’s basketball programs in the country.

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The legacy of the 'Point God': Outstanding career with a controversial goodbye

Earlier this month, Chris Paul announced that he was retiring from the NBA while still in his 21st season - it was the second time news about him rocked the basketball world.

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Bad injury luck or growing concern? Kansas’ Darryn Peterson faces rising scrutiny

The atmosphere inside Allen Fieldhouse was electric. Students packed the arena and spent the night on their feet — stomping, swaying, and roaring as the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball delivered their biggest win of the season. When the game clock expired, the bleachers erupted in joy, hugs, and high-fives. Kansas had taken down the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats men's basketball.

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Inside the NFL coaching carousel: How the youth Is reshaping the league

The 2025 NFL season is over. On the second Sunday in February, the Seattle Seahawks lifted the Lombardi Trophy after dominating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. The celebrations have faded. Every franchise is already focused on what’s next.

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Life-threating diagnosis couldn’t stop him: Kenneth Walker III’s journey to Super Bowl MVP

Covered in confetti and still trying to process the moment, Kenneth Walker III lifted the Lombardi Trophy as an NFL champion and Super Bowl MVP on Sunday.

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From historic struggles to the Super Bowl: The New England Patriots' impossible turnaround

This weekend, the New England Patriots will contest their 12th Super Bowl, but not long ago, they couldn't have seemed further from doing so.

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No longer a dream: How Christian Gonzalez overcame adversity to reach the Super Bowl

With 2:18 remaining in the AFC Championship Game, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. A trip to the Super Bowl was on the line. The Denver Broncos trailed the New England Patriots 10-7, battling blizzard-like conditions and freezing temperatures, and needed a play to keep their season alive.

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Two opposites collide: Seahawks Defense vs Patriots Offense in Super Bowl showdown

This NFL season has delivered the most wide-open race to the Super Bowl the football world has seen in years. After five months and 285 games, the sport’s grandest stage is set. The Lombardi Trophy awaits. One franchise will soon reach the pinnacle and be forever etched into history as a Super Bowl champion. And the gridiron is about to see a battle of two great opposites.

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When greatness gets denied: The career of Bill Belichick and the Hall of Fame question

Six Super Bowl wins as a head coach, two as a defensive coordinator - the most championship rings by any coach in NFL history by a wide margin. Yet somehow, it wasn’t enough to make Bill Belichick a first-ballot Hall of Famer.