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'That dude paints': Inside the Pirates’ decision to call up pitching phenom Paul Skenes

After dominating in the minors, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft is headed to The Show. Here's why Pittsburgh decided to unleash him now.

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PANTHERS ROUT BRUINS IN TENSE GAME 2

Brawl breaks out after Panthers score their 6th goal

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West 2nd Round - Game 1VAN leads series 1-0

Canucks stun Oilers with 2 goals in 39 seconds to take Game 1

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Miller makes it a one-goal game for the Canucks in the 3rd

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Conor Garland happy Canucks rewarded fans a win

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Oilers score twice in 45 seconds to extend lead

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Lindholm helps Canucks get one back late in 2nd period

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Ekholm's stick gets stuck in Joshua's helmet

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Ekholm's slap shot finds the net for the Oilers

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    NBA PLAYOFFS

    Ant's leap, OKC and Boston dominance among top trends

    ESPN Insider Kevin Pelton looks at the top trends of the NBA postseason.

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    East Semifinals - Game 2NY leads series 2-0

    Knicks battle through injuries to beat Pacers, take 2-0 series lead

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    Jalen Brunson talks Knicks injuries, mindset

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    Anunoby gets it done on both sides of the ball

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    Reggie Miller reunites with Spike Lee, Ben Stiller at MSG

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      PACERS VS. THE REFS

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      Windy: Pacers submit '78 missed calls,' eye officiating for Game 3

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      POST-DRAFT ANALYSIS

      Remaining roster holes for all 32 NFL teams: What is each still missing after the draft?

      We're through free agency and the draft, so where does each team still need to improve? We picked the biggest hole on each NFL roster.

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      NFL experts debate the 2024 draft: Which midround picks will have fantasy value?

      Experts weigh in on the big questions. Which rookies outside of Round 1 could make an impact this season?

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      AROUND THE DIAMOND

      MLB Power Rankings: A pair of NL teams lead shake-up in top 5

      We have a new order at the start of our list, thanks to a few big intraleague matchups this past week. Who came out on top?

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      2024 MLB draft rankings 2.0: The top 150-plus prospects -- and a mini-mock draft

      A group of powerful hitters is surging up draft boards. Here's who your team could be targeting this summer.

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