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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?
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Schefter not convinced Simpson would have been 1st-rounder if not for Rams
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BREAKING DOWN THE FIRST MONTH
Meet MLB's All-April team -- and the biggest early disappointments
Who's atop the majors one month into the 2026 season? We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.
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STEPHEN A. HAS HIS SAY
Stephen A.: If Timberwolves don't win Game 6, they're going home
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Stephen A.: Knicks should run offense through KAT
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NBA DRAFT
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.
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How did AJ Dybantsa jump Darryn Peterson in Jeremy Woo's mock draft?
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THOMSON OUT AS PHILLIES' MANAGER
Why the Phillies fired Rob Thomson in April -- and if they can turn their season around
Philly decided it was time for a change after a 9-19 start. Will the Phils improve under interim manager Don Mattingly?
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ASSESSING THE CLASS OF 2026
Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Why the Cowboys and Jets aced their picks
Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the very questionable (Rams). See all 32 teams' grades.
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Seven rounds, 35 great picks: Yates' favorite selections from the NFL draft
Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30? R Mason Thomas in Round 2? Cole Payton on Day 3? Field Yates has the best picks.
Revealing 2026's Prospect X, his unique backstory and dramatic NFL draft journey
TEXAS TECH'S SORSBY OUT INDEFINITELY
Paul Finebaum: Brendan Sorsby's alleged gambling is 'tip of an iceberg'
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Wetzel: Heisman hopes and career in jeopardy after college football's latest gambling scandal
Brendan Sorsby addressing his gambling addiction feels like an inevitable result of a sports betting boom.
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.
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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.
Top Headlines
- Last-place Phillies fire Thomson amid woeful start
- Jones 1st to plead guilty in NBA gambling case
- Steelers put seldom-used UFA tender on Rodgers
- Tang rejoins Drew's staff at Baylor, sources say
- Udoka on Durant's status for Game 5: 'We'll see'
- Sources: Lakers optimistic for Reaves return in G5
- Simpson: Met secretly with McVay before draft
- Foul call? Streak ends for Pads' Miller amid drama
- ✍ 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 leaves Grant Hill hanging after a spectacular shot
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Sounding Off
Why Stephen A. is laughing at Cowboys being Super Bowl contenders
Why Stephen A. is laughing at Cowboys being Super Bowl contenders
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Biggest 2026 NFL postdraft questions for all 32 teams
The 2026 NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.
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NBA offseason: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
Summer is here for 15 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Suns, Warriors, Heat, Bucks and every eliminated team?
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The Stanley Cup playoffs' biggest shocks of the first round
From players overperforming or underperforming to powerless power plays to ... rotisserie chicken on the ice?
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2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings
The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, pitchers, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
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2026 NFL draft: Analysis of every pick for all 32 teams
Get insights on all 32 teams' 2026 draft picks from our NFL Nation reporters.
