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Let's predict all 32 picks in Thursday's first round: Landing spots for six QBs, four trades that make sense
Which trades could shake things up? What other surprises are in store? Let's project how the first round of the NFL draft (8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC) will play out.
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Kiper's Round 1 predictions: 20 things to know, from the QB order to teams that could trade up
Mel Kiper Jr. is here with rumblings ahead of the draft. Here's everything he has learned over the past week.
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NBA PLAYOFFS
STORYLINES FOR THURSDAY
Is Embiid right about a 76ers comeback? Five reasons for optimism in Philly
Joel Embiid is hobbled by a balky left knee and Philly's role players aren't scoring. But are the 76ers actually ... fine?
Why the Cavaliers are dominating this throwback series against the Magic
The Cavaliers have stifled the Magic's offense, holding Orlando under 90 points in both Games 1 and 2.
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NBA PLAYOFFS
THURSDAY'S GAMES
Heat make it rain with playoff-record 23 3s in Game 2 win
Heat let it fly, torch Celts from deep in G2 upset
Miami caught fire Wednesday night by hitting a playoff franchise-record 23 3-pointers to even the series at 1-1.
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MLB SCOREBOARD
THURSDAY'S GAMES
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AROUND THE DIAMOND
MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands one month into the season?
One red-hot team is inching closer to a top-five debut this week, while an AL power continues to slip down our list.
'It all started with Elly': How the Reds plan to win big around MLB's most exciting player
Elly De La Cruz and his team are looking to turn the shortstop's style into a little more substance.
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DRAFT TALK
'You really need to stop': Stephen A. has a message for Jerry Jones
Jayden Daniels has not gotten any assurances about Commanders taking him at 2
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EVERYTHING TO KNOW FOR THE DRAFT
THURSDAY-SATURDAY ON ESPN NETWORKS
Last-minute NFL draft news and notes: Buzz on QBs, risers, trades and intriguing teams
Here's what we're hearing on the Commanders, Pats, Giants, Vikings, Raiders and other intriguing teams in the draft.
Mega draft cheat sheet: Kiper’s Big Board, mock drafts and more
Who are the top prospects? What is the pick order? And what will happen in Round 1? We have you covered.
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STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
EARLY TAKEAWAYS
How the first 17 games of the Stanley Cup playoffs will influence the rest of the first round
From the Rangers' victory variety to the Leafs' power-play struggles to the Predators' new identity, here's what we've learned in the 2024 postseason.
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- Roma to play out 18-minute game with Udinese
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- Bears unveil $5B proposal for new dome stadium
- Last-minute NFL draft buzz and intel
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Anthony Edwards daps up referee after block
Anthony Edwards daps up the referee after he tells him where the inbounds spot is.
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ESPN 2024 NFL mock drafts: Latest ESPN player and team predictions
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We're ranking the best players in the portal by past production and potential to contribute to a new team.
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Inside the 2023 Fort Myers High School baseball walkout when two teammates were left behind.
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He's one of the sport's superstars and led the NHL in goals this season. A series win against Toronto's tormentors would elevate him further.
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