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Caitlin Clark speaks out on Angel Reese celebration after NCAA criticism
Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark has defended LSU’s Angel Reese who has faced backlash for her NCAA final taunts, insisting her rival had done nothing other than show her competitiveness and skill
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Golden State Warriors set for huge boost in quest for back-to-back NBA titles
After missing 22 consecutive games attending to a family matter, Andrew Wiggins is in line for a timely return to the Golden State Warriors squad teetering on the edge of automatic play-off consideration
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Giant NFL Draft prospect had incredibly dominant high school highlight tape
NFL hopeful Paris Johnson Jr dazzled in front of scouts at Ohio State’s pro day on Wednesday but shot to fame several years ago with a commanding highlight reel that left fans awestruck
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LA Lakers Play-Off hopes get huge boost as LeBron James closes on return
LeBron James could return to action before the end of the regular season and save the Los Angeles Lakers who are dangerously close to missing out on the post-season
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Irate Mavericks owner blasts NBA refs and readies protest after Warriors defeat
Mark Cuban called the decision in the Dallas Mavericks victory against the Golden State Warriors one of the worst officiating non call mistakes in NBA history after confusion led to a decisive free basket
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New York Jets receiver Mecole Hardman snaps at reporter after move opinion
Mecole Hardman wasn’t having chatter of him only being good for basic running plays after completing his move to the New York Jets on Wednesday
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NBA star handed huge fine for three middle finger gestures during match
Buddy Hield became the latest NBA star to get a pricey slap on the wrist after being caught swearing three times during an Indiana Pacers game earlier this week
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NFL prospect milliseconds away from breaking untouchable pre-draft record
Now-former Auburn Tiger Shedrick Jackson came agonisingly close to breaking the all-time NFL Draft Combine 40-yard dash record with a rapid time that would have seen him top this year’s rankings
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Patriots ace claims he faces eye-watering bill after free agency signing
New England Patriots' new star wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster faces a staggering $100K bill if he wants to wear the No.9 jersey with his new team thanks to a strange NFL rule
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Inside wild Japan celebrations as Shohei Ohtani inspires WBC win
Shohei Ohtani struck out his Los Angeles Angeles team-mate Mike Trout in a magical conclusion that secured Japan’s third World Baseball Classic win against the defending champions Team USA
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LA Clippers rocked as star guard Paul George injury details confirmed
Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George sustained what appeared to be a serious leg injury on Tuesday night which has threatened to derail the team's fledgling NBA Championships hopes
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NFL star admits he had food poisoning before Super Bowl in retirement letter
Ex-New England Patriot Dont’a Hightower called time on his nine-year NFL career with a heartfelt open letter in which he revealed food poisoning threatened to scupper his third Super Bowl triumph
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Bill Belichick's message to DeAndre Hopkins speaks volumes in free agency talks
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is an admirer of DeAndre Hopkins and was spotted showering the wide receiver with praise in a recent NFL match-up
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Giannis questions MVP criteria as and says he's not even Bucks best player
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has cast doubts on the criteria used to determine the NBA MVP Award in the midst of another stellar year that could see him win his third.
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Ja Morant makes admission following NBA suspension for 'dangerous' behaviour
Memphis Grizzlies star man Ja Morant gave a telling interview on Wednesday where he opened up on the issues that led to his suspension and pledged to correct his mistakes
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Lamar Jackson options running out after free agency QB signs with contender
The Washington Commanders will not be in the Lamar Jackson race this year after the franchise snapped up one of this year’s hottest free agents and signed ex-Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett to a short-term deal
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Allen Lazard posts emotional goodbye as NFL star leaves Packers for Jets
Allen Lazard will end his five-year stay with the Green Bay Packers after agreeing to a four-year deal with the New York Jets as the Aaron Rodgers trade saga approaches a conclusion
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Steph Curry makes retirement hint with two years left on career length goal
The NBA legend shows little sign of ageing down after returning from injury to put in two stellar performances in wins against the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns despite turning 35-years-old this week