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Contract year for Konecny? ‘I love Philly,' Flyers' leading scorer says
After his career year this season, will Travis Konecny and the Flyers agree to a contract extension?
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Billie Jean King is getting the Breakfast of Champions treatment. She'll appear on a Wheaties box
Billie Jean King is a 39-time Grand Slam champion and an equal rights champion — and now she’s getting the Breakfast of Champions treatment. The twice-inducted tennis Hall of Famer will appear on a limited-edition box of Wheaties. The cereal maker announced Thursday that the orange packages with King on the cover will be available at stores around the U.S. later this month. King was a driving force behind the creation of the women’s professional tennis tour, equal prize money for women and men, and the passage of Title IX. The 80-year-old American won 39 titles across singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles at Grand Slam tournaments.
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What to know about Rickwood Field ahead of Giants-Cardinals game
The Giants and Cardinals will honor the legacy of the Negro Leagues with a game at Rickwood Field in June. Here’s a look at the historic ballpark in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Justin Fields kick returner? Steelers RB says coach has floated the idea
Justin Fields is one of the most dangerous players in the NFL with the ball in his hands and space to run.
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Looking back at the biggest upset wins in Kentucky Derby history
From Donerail (91-1) in 1913 to Rich Strike (80-1) in 2022, here's a breakdown of the 10 biggest upsets in Kentucky Derby history.
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Which rookie QB could be the next CJ Stroud? Ranking the 2024 first-rounders
Top picks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels will look to follow C.J. Stroud's trajectory, but which incoming rookie QB has the best chance to emulate the Texans star?
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Deion Sanders and son Shedeur respond to criticisms over how coach handled transfers at Colorado
Deion Sanders and his quarterback son, Shedeur, have taken to social media in response to a transfer being critical of how players were treated at Colorado.
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Watch Mike Gorman's final sign-off in last game as Celtics broadcaster
The Celtics gave NBC Sports Boston's Mike Gorman the perfect send-off Wednesday. Here's how the legendary broadcaster signed off to end his illustrious 43-year career.
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‘I just love to run': For this 80-something, Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is about fun
Jim Assal's love for running has fueled the now octogenarian through countless races, including the 2024 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run. He's back to defend his 80-and-over crown in 2024.
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Some WNBA teams looking for bigger arenas to host Caitlin Clark, Fever
Caitlin Clark's arrival in the WNBA is making some teams look for bigger arenas to play in when they host the Indiana Fever star and Co.
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Columbus Crew, Pachuca to face off in 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup Final
MLS side Columbus Crew will meet Liga MX's Pachuca in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup. Here's everything to know.
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Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during first few weeks in Russian jail
The WNBA star spoke for the first time about her months-long detention in Russia during an hourlong interview that aired Wednesday night on ABC.
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These are the top 5 prospects in the 2024 NHL Draft
With the San Jose Sharks in contention for the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, these are five prospects that could move the needle.
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Nurse talks grueling Knicks series, how he wants his team to approach Game 6
Nick Nurse doesn't expect anything to come easily Thursday night in the Sixers' Game 6 vs. the Knicks.
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