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It took almost three minutes for referees to determine whether Aaron Gordon had released the ball in time.
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Aaron Gordon’s historic buzzer-beating dunk propels Denver Nuggets to victory over Los Angeles Clippers, ties series 2-2
Ahmed Hassanein looks on during a game between Boise State and Penn State on December 31.
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Ahmed Hassanein became the first Egyptian ever selected in the NFL draft. It’s the next chapter in an improbable story
Melanie Salata-Fitch, right, announces Memphis' Kobee Minor as the final pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by New England Patriots.
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New England Patriots make Kobee Minor this year’s ‘Mr. Irrelevant’
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days in July.
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After a surprisingly long wait, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders selected by Cleveland Browns in 5th round
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, left, and forward Tobias Harris high-five at the end of their Game 2 win against the New York Knicks on Monday.
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The Detroit Pistons are shaking off a decade in the doldrums. A franchise legend sees reminders of his era in this new team
Apr 24, 2025
(Original Caption) New York: The All All-America of 1935--A close up of Jay Berwanger, ace backfield man of the University of Chicago, shown holding the bronze trophy of the downtown Athletic Club, with which he was presented today, December 10th, after his selection as the Outstanding Football Player of 1935. Berwanger is the only football player in the country to have been selected on All All-America Teams.
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He was the first player ever to be drafted in the NFL, but he never played a professional game
Apr 24, 2025
Jimmy Butler III of the Golden State Warriors goes to the floor after being fouled by Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets in the first half in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs in Houston, Texas, at Toyota Center on April 23, 2025.
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Golden State Warriors suffer Jimmy Butler injury blow in Game 2 defeat to Houston Rockets
Apr 24, 2025
Cam Ward (left) and Travis Hunter (right) are two of the top prospects heading into the 2025 NFL draft.
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2025 NFL draft: How to watch and everything you need to know about the top prospects
Apr 24, 2025
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael walks across the field during a game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on October 31,1993.
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Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael dies at 67 after battle with ALS
Apr 24, 2025

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards racked up 22 points, eight rebounds and nine assists on Saturday.
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NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers succumb to heavy defeat against Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 despite late comeback
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pictured in the dugout, during a game against the Colorado Rockies earlier this week.
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and wife Mamiko welcome the birth of first child
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro greets fans as he leaves the court after beating the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta on Friday. Herro scored 30 points in the Heat's overtime victory, which secured their spot in the playoffs.
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Miami Heat become the first 10th place team to advance out of the NBA’s play-in tournament as playoff field is set
Luka Dončić is averaging 28.2 points this season.
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‘My heart was broken’: Luka Dončić threw and cracked phone upon hearing Los Angeles Lakers trade news
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - APRIL 16: Patrick Corbin #46 of the Texas Rangers pitches during the first inning \L at Globe Life Field on April 16, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
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Having been released by the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers is deciding his next step.
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Drake at the Raptors-Warriors game in Toronto in January.
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Aaron Boupendza attends a training session in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China, on February 21, 2025 . Aaron Boupendza was signed to play for Zhejiang in the Chinese Super League in 2025. He has died after falling from the eleventh-floor of his apartment building.
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28-year-old former MLS player dies after falling from 11th floor balcony in China
Klay Thompson (left) and Tyler Herro (right) were key in the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat's respective play-in victories on Wednesday.
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Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks advance to win-or-go-home No. 8 seed games for NBA playoff berth
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The fleur-de-lis symbol has long been associated with the New Orleans Saints.
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New Orleans Saints win lawsuit over fleur-de-lis trademark filed by ‘direct descendant of the Kings of France’
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III drives to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies in San Francisco on Tuesday.
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Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler lift the Warriors past the Grizzlies and into the NBA Playoffs

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WASHINGTON - APRIL 24: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers apllies chalk to his hands prior to playing against the Washington Wizards in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quaterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2008 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate with the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9.
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Philadelphia beat Kansas City 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Philadelphia Eagles players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles won the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Cooper DeJean #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates scoring a touchdown after making an interception in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Kendrick Lamar opens his Super Bowl halftime show on the hood of a car on Sunday, February 9.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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San Francisco 49ers Steve Young in Super Bowl XXIX against the San Diego Chargers at the Joe Robbie Stadium on January 29, 1995 in Miami, FL. The 49ers defeated the Chargers 49-26. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
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London Marathon: Tigst Assefa takes thrilling victory and sets new women’s-only world record
Katherine Legge walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama, on Friday.
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 27: A detail of the Mr. Irrelevant jersey during round seven of the 2024 NFL draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 27, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
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Wrexham fans support their team prior to the English League One soccer match between Wrexham and Charlton Athletic at the Racecourse ground in Wrexham, Wales, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Hollywood-backed Wrexham is now just one division below the Premier League after securing yet another promotion