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Masters tiers: Ranking all 96 players from favorites to hopefuls

Can Scottie Scheffler repeat? Is this finally Rory McIlroy's year? We break down the Masters field from the clear favorites all the way to the players just looking to make the cut. The Masters starts Thursday on ESPN & ESPN+.

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Men’s title game preview: Advantages, flaws, picks for Houston-Florida

With the championship on the line, what must Florida and Houston do to prevail -- and what could stop them?

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The clash of styles in Florida vs. Houston has makings of a compelling championship

Monday night's title game will pit programs built on philosophies from different eras against each other.

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    UConn dismantles South Carolina to capture 12th national championship

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    After all the injuries and losses, Bueckers and UConn complete storybook journey

    After four years of disappointment, Paige Bueckers finally lived her -- and UConn's -- dream come true.

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    Stephen A. declares Geno Auriemma the greatest coach in American sports

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    Paige Bueckers' and-1 sends UConn bench into a frenzy

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    Auriemma chokes up discussing final moment with Bueckers

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    Auriemma, UConn lift trophy for a 12th time

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    Bueckers shares emotional embrace with Geno

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    Fudd, Strong drain a pair of treys for Huskies

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    MiLaysia Fulwiley's steal sets up a bucket for South Carolina

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    Azzi Fudd glides to the rim for a UConn layup

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      JAYS HOLD ON TO THEIR STAR

      14 years, $500 million!? What to make of Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s megadeal with Blue Jays

      Toronto finally locked up the face of its franchise. Here's what the deal means for Vlad Jr., the Jays and MLB.

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      Why Stephen A. is surprised that Vlad Jr.'s $500M extension wasn't higher

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      AROUND THE ASSOCIATION

      28 Luka trades: What every NBA team could have offered the Mavs

      What if every team had the chance to trade for Luka? Bobby Marks puts on his GM hat to concoct 28 blockbusters.

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      Wolves' late-season surge and Suns' next steps: What's at stake in the wild West

      From the Suns' future to a potential Thunder-Nuggets showdown, here's what to watch in the West?

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      LAKERS IN A GOOD SPOT

      Windhorst: Lakers had an 'absolute, perfect day'

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      Shannon can't contain himself after Lakers' big win over Thunder

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      LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT SEASON

      2025-26 women's college basketball rankings: Way-Too-Early Top 25

      As this season's title is won, we take a look at the women's college basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2025-26.

      18hCharlie Creme
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      OVI MAKES HISTORY

      Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's goals record

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      Ranking the top 20 goals in Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking career

      Which of his 895 make the list? Here's a countdown chronicling the future Hall of Famer's highlights.

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        Houston takes down Duke after a chaotic ending involving a missed Cooper Flagg jumper and foul, with Tyrese Proctor coming up short on a last-second heave.

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