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QUEST FOR THE CUP
'We just feed off one another': Have the Sabres figured out the formula to win the Stanley Cup?
One win from its first series win since 2007, Buffalo has finally unlocked its true potential.

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: A pivotal Game 5 and two potential elimination games
Here are previews for all of Tuesday's games, a best bet, recaps from Monday and updated stats.


STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

KANSAS LANDS NO. 1 RECRUIT
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Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas: What it means, why it works
What the 2026 SC Next 100 No. 1 recruit's decision means for the Jayhawks -- and his own basketball future.

No. 1 CBB prospect Tyran Stokes makes pick live on 'NBA Tip-Off'


MLB SCOREBOARD

FINDING THE HEIR APPARENT
Barnwell looks back at 12 quarterback situations very similar to the Rams' scenario: When has this strategy worked?
Matthew Stafford just won MVP, but the contending Rams still drafted Ty Simpson in Round 1. Is it bad team building, or are there precedents for this working?

Schefter not convinced Simpson would have been 1st-rounder if not for Rams


NBA DRAFT
JUNE 23-24
New NBA mock draft! Projecting all 60 picks ahead of the lottery
As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.

How did AJ Dybantsa jump Darryn Peterson in Jeremy Woo's mock draft?

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- Sources: NCAA tournaments set to expand to 76
- Sources: NBA finalizing lottery reform proposal
- Fired Thomson has no animosity toward Phillies
- Stokes, potential '27 No. 1 pick, chooses Kansas
- Luis Enrique: PSG-Bayern 'best match' as coach
- Source: Jets considering Russell Wilson for QB2
- Bettman: Allowing Ducks' OT goal was 'right call'
- Steelers put seldom-used UFA tender on Rodgers
- ✍ Mel Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes
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Nuggets' mascot Rocky leaves Grant Hill hanging after a spectacular shot
Nuggets mascot Rocky hits an amazing shot from atop a ladder.
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Why Stephen A. is laughing at Cowboys being Super Bowl contenders
Stephen A. Smith gives his thoughts on the Cowboys' chances at contending for a Super Bowl this season.
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The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, pitchers, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
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