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For Paul George and the Pacers, the future remains murky
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Deadline winners and losers
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Ibaka to Raptors
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NBA trade rumors: Magic step up efforts to trade Serge Ibaka ahead of free agency
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Antonio Brown's week of uproar met with quiet ending during, after Steelers' loss
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NBA trade rumors: Injuries to Chris Paul, Rudy Gay make deadline picture fuzzier
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2017 NBA All-Star Voting: SN's Sean Deveney's official media ballot
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NBA trade rumors: Lakers have no plans to trade young core that has scouts raving
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As Carmelo Anthony ages, disappearing Derrick Rose joins a long list of failed Knicks teammates
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Kyle Korver trade showcases all of Cavaliers' sneakiest strengths
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As Bulls explore Jimmy Butler trade market, Fred Hoiberg's headaches mount
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High stakes for Hayward
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Harrison Barnes embraces Mavericks culture, from midrange jumpers to Dirk jokes
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Rockets' Patrick Beverley knows he can win Defensive Player of the Year, and why not?
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Draft pressure
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Alvin Gentry is on hot seat because he keeps confusing Pelicans with Warriors
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Kevin Durant's brutal efficiency, all-around play deserves more MVP chatter
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NBA referees finally are blowing the whistle on all this bad blood
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Rajon Rondo can't stop stomping on every chance to revive his legacy
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How Russell Westbrook compares to Oscar Robertson, according to Big O's rivals
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Trail Blazers now face a $340 million question about their future
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In the NBA, tanking has become a dead issue
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How Warriors' bad defensive numbers are product of their great offense
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KD in Boston
The Warriors' Kevin Durant remained complimentary of the Celtics' attempt to sign him this summer ahead of Friday night's matchup.
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Nets' first steps
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DeMarcus Cousins trade rumors finally feel real and imminent, NBA execs tell SN
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NBA scout breaks down everything wrong with Celtics' woeful defense
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Russell Westbrook now has his own, rebuilt Thunder supporting cast
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Kyrie Irving in position to reach next level; LeBron James ready to give him boost
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When it comes to futility, the Cubs have nothing on Northwestern hoops
The Cubs haven't won the World Series since 1908, but at least they've had chances. The Northwestern Wildcats have never even sniffed the Big Dance.
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Can anyone make LaMarcus Aldridge happy?
If the notion that LaMarcus Aldridge isn't happy with the Spurs sounds familiar, it's because the situation was the same during his time in Portland.
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After last year's disaster, much at stake for Rockets' Harden
The Rockets tumbled last season, and James Harden's reputation followed. He's under pressure to reclaim it.
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Kevin Durant probably doesn't need to be such a jerk about leaving Thunder
Kevin Durant should remember the reeling Thunder fans he left behind as he discusses his decision.
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Can Kings coach Dave Joerger break DeMarcus Cousins' bad habits?
If Dave Joerger can inject a little Marc Gasol-Zach Randolph mentality into DeMarcus Cousins, the NBA's best center could get even better.
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Anthony Davis is the NBA's best power forward, and the Pelicans are wasting his talent
Even with a healthy roster around Anthony Davis, the Pelicans would have just a slim chance to earn a playoff spot in the West.
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Philadelphia 76ers' promise: 'It's not all doom and gloom' this season
It's been a rough go for the Sixers on the court and in the trainer's room, but things are starting to brighten for the team.
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Tom Brady set to return, but he can't fix all the Patriots' problems
The Patriots wrapped up the Tom Brady suspension with a 3-1 record, but Brady's return can't cover some of the team's holes. The Bills exposed them during a 16-0 victory.
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Five reasons the Warriors might actually blow it and not win NBA championship
The Warriors are the clear favorites to win the NBA championship. But as training camp gets underway, there are some poential problem spots ahead.
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LeBron James' constant evolution should allow him to age well
LeBron's game is moving closer to the rim as most of the NBA does the opposite.
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Chris Bosh's impending departure shows price to pay for 'Big Three' experiments
The Heat pulled off a coup by assembling the Big Three in 2010. Six years later, there are three bitter break-ups, two championships and one uncertain legacy.
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Let them buy
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Death of a shooting guard: Why the position's old form is going extinct
The shooting guard is dead. Long live the shooting guard.
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Russell Westbrook is going to steal Stephen Curry's title as NBA's best point guard
Kevin Durant's shift west has tilted our annual positional rankings.
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With Jimmy Garoppolo injury, a rarity in New England: tumult at quarterback
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Garoppolo out
Jimmy Garoppolo was having a great first half — until a Dolphins defender drove his shoulder into the ground.
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Three Dolphins players kneel during national anthem in New England
The Miami Dolphins continued to support Colin Kaepernick, with three players kneeling during the national anthem at Gillette Stadium.
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Phil Jackson's mess
Phil Jackson made promises when he took the Knicks job. The Derrick Rose lawsuit shows how those promises fell flat.
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Former Patriots QB Steve Grogan sees a little of himself in Jimmy Garoppolo
Longtime Patriots quarterback Steve Grogan says he likes what he has seen from Jimmy Garoppolo, who is trying to take advantage of an opportunity with Tom Brady suspended.
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Shaquille O'Neal enters Hall of Fame still 'upset' his dominance was 'cut short'
Shaquille O'Neal is one of the greatest players ever. Could he have been even more dominant?
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Shaq, on eve of Hall induction, says young Yao Ming wrote him fan letters, Christmas cards
Shaquille O'Neal didn't respect opposing big men, but he found a unique reason to respect fellow Hall of Fame inductee Yao Ming early in his career.
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Hoops HOF 2016
The incoming bunch of Hall of Famers are buoyed by real star power, as well as by infamous controversies.
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Big questions for Tokyo 2020 Olympics involve biggest U.S. stars from Rio
The futures of U.S. swimming and gymnastics rest in the decisions of the sports' current stars.
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Olympic priority
Team USA cruised to the gold medal on Sunday, but struggled at times in the Olympics. There are too many other good teams on the world stage to have the best American players shrug at these tournaments.
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As Olympics close, the highs, the lows and the real price for Rio
Rio survived the Olympics. The Olympics survived Rio. But the need for change — for both —persists.
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With sixth straight gold, USA women deliver a tough message: 'We're not going anywhere'
While men's basketball has seen the gap between the U.S. and the rest of the world narrow, the American women just keep up the blowouts.
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Yes, Serbia should scare USA in Rio Olympics men's basketball gold medal game
Here's how to make sure Team USA comes home with the expected win.
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DeAndre Jordan, now a starter, helps power Team USA past Spain, into gold medal game
DeAndre Jordan grabbed 16 rebounds and blocked four shots, setting a defensive tone for Team USA, which defeated Spain in the Olympic semifinals.
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For Team USA women, the element of surprise fuels dominant offense
Point guard Sue Bird should play on Saturday, which means Team USA will be running Geno Auriemma's unpredictable and unstoppable offense once again.
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Chaunte Lowe leaps for Olympic high jump gold and into life of young hurdles star
U.S. high jumper Chaunte Lowe will go for gold on Saturday, and has been helping a 15-year-old world-record hurdler along the way.
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With Sue Bird hurting, U.S. women grind out semifinal win
The offense was ugly in Thursday's semifinal against France, but the Team USA women continued their march toward a sixth straight gold medal.
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After bizarre press conference, Brazilian president as embarrassing as Ryan Lochte
The Brazilian president gave a press conference on Thursday at Olympic Park. And of course it was crazy.
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With Olympic semifinals looming, here are seven guys Team USA could use over Harrison Barnes
For much of these Olympics, Harrison Barnes has been a spectator. Which players could Team USA have taken who would have a better chance of contributing?
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Another freak event in the 4x100 for Allyson Felix, who deserves some Rio redemption
Allyson Felix is one of the greatest runners in women's track history, but 2016 has been a disaster. Maybe the 4x100 relay can fix that.
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USA's Michael Johnson on Usain Bolt: 'I would love to see him win'
U.S. track legend Michael Johnson calls Usain Bolt a friend, and said he will be pulling for Bolt to finish off his quest for a triple-triple in Rio.
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Olympic notebook: Clues to Lochte robbery mess could be seen in teammates' reactions
When it came to the claim of a gunpoint robbery by swimmer Ryan Lochte and three teammates, other U.S. swimmers seemed to keep their distance from the beginning.
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Exit Argentina's 'Golden Generation', without emotion (or trying, at least)
Wednesday marked the final international game for Argentina greats Manu Ginobili, Luis Scola and Andres Nocioni. They tried not to cry about it.
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Team USA, at last, shows why it's capable of crushing Olympic basketball field
The Americans fell behind by 10 points early to Argentina, but a 27-2 run gave it control of its quarterfinal game. A return to basics helped turn the tide.
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Adrian's role
Swimmer Nathan Adrian thinks Michael Phelps will miss being on the podium, but if he stays retired, Adrian will be ready for a new 2020 role.
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Rio Olympics 2016: Quarterfinal foe Argentina still represents hardest of times for Team USA
One of the worst losses in USA Basketball history came vs. Argentina in 2002. That country is up next in the Olympics, and many of the key players back then are playing in Rio.
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For Auriemma and Taurasi, a deep bond and fabulous career nearing its end
Geno Auriemma began coaching Diana Taurasi 16 years ago, and the results have been astounding. But they're nearing their last game.
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Peace, harmony and human dignity? Not at these Olympic Games
Baron Pierre de Coubertin hoped the Olympics would increase world peace and understanding. He wouldn't much like what's happened in Rio.
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Let's go see Usain Bolt: Behind the scenes on Rio's big night
SN's Sean Deveney went to cover Usain Bolt's 100-meter race at Olympic Stadium, and it was quite an excursion. Deveney takes you behind the scenes of Bolt's gold-medal night.
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Everyone thinks they can beat Usain Bolt, except they can't
Part of Usain Bolt's brilliance, as he showed in the 100-meter final, is his ability to hold out hope for the rest of the field, then snatch it away in the end.
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Usain Bolt on timing of 100-meter final: 'It was really stupid'
There was so little time between the qualifying races and the 100-meter final itself that the runners said it cost them seconds off their times.
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Rio Olympics 2016: Team USA women trounce China, finish group play with 40-point margin of victory
The USA women continued their dominance of Olympic basketball, wrapping Group play with a big win over CHina.
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Rio Olympics 2016: Team USA wraps group play undefeated, but not invincible
A 100-97 win over France gave Team USA a 5-0 record in group play, but for the rest of the teams in the tournament, the Americans look beatable.
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Michael Phelps 'couldn't believe' news of Ryan Lochte robbery
Michael Phelps, shocked by news of his teammate being robbed at gunpoint, says he has always felt safe in Brazil.
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Security expert: Olympians like Lochte 'are passing through pretty seedy, sketchy, dangerous areas'
The gunpoint robbery of Ryan Lochte and three other U.S. swimmer shows that, even during the Olympics, Rio remains unsafe.
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One last gold medal for Michael Phelps, and a lasting legacy left in his wake
Michael Phelps is holding fast to his retirement pledge. If we've seen the last of him in the pool, he's left a legacy of talented young swimmers behind him.
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Remote-control trucks are the real heroes of 2016 Rio Olympics' field events
The trucks are not as controversial as the London Olympics' Mini-Coopers.
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Jahvid Best still plans to 'master' track like he did football, even after Rio Olympics loss
Usain Bolt dusted Jahvid Best, but the former Lions running back has big hopes for 2020.
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Justin Gatlin rips fellow American Lilly King and digs in to be track's fastest villain
With a chance to upset Usain Bolt, Justin Gatlin could be Team USA's next big story. But this time, we're the bad guys.
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Another tight win for Team USA, and the specter of early 2000s looms
Team USA avoided overtime thanks to a missed 3-pointer by Serbia. It's time to worry about this group.
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Olympics legend Shannon Miller talks 'Final Five,' cancer battle and yes, her scrunchy
In an SN conversation, Shannon Miller says this Olympics gymnastics team is even better than the teams in which she starred.
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Even without NBA titles, Carmelo Anthony would be "satisfied" with three gold medals
Carmelo Anthony is chasing his third gold medal with Team USA in Rio. He says getting it would prove his chops as a winner.
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Blame it on Rio: The pools turned green, and no one was surprised
When the Olympic diving pools turned green, no one was surprised. It was one of many details the Olympic planning committee in Rio missed.
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Kayla Harrison still has 'a bit of a Ronda Rousey complex' but is set to defend her judo gold
Judo's Kayla Harrison has won judo gold in Rio, but she still has eyes for the fame and riches of MMA.
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Aussies push Team USA, but Melo makes the difference
Team USA had a fight against Australia, but a huge fourth quarter from Carmelo Anthony secured a 98-88 win.
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Hello, again! Familiar faces abound for Team USA-Australia hoops
Andrew Bogut and Australia are off to a fast Olympic start, but will run into Team USA on Wednesday.
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Olympic notebook: Birdies, pars and giant capybara rodents
One of the stars of Olympic golf could be a giant rodent.
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SN exclusive: Allyson Felix talks ankle injury, 2012 triumph and whether she'll watch the 200
Sprinter Allyson Felix tells SN that she's still dealing with the heartbreak of missing the 200-meters, but that she's ready for the 400.
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Michael Johnson: 'Keep athletes who have been doping out of the Olympics'
Olympic legend Michael Johnson supports athletes calling out opponents for doping. Johnson hopes to see changes in the IOC's drug rules.
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Donald Trump is definitely not helping Los Angeles' bid for the 2024 Olympics
Los Angeles has a strong bid for the 2024 Olympics. But can it withstand Donald Trump?
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The Simone Biles Olympic Takeover is set to commence
Simone Biles has achieved everything in gymnastics, short of an Olympic gold medal. That should come Tuesday, and her legend will build from there.
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Paul George wants to talk with injured French gymnast, 'try to be an inspiration to him'
Team USA's Paul George said a tentative plan to visit Samir Ait Said on Monday fell through. But he will keep trying.
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'It looks like we got attacked by an octopus': U.S. swimmers talk 'cupping'
So what are all those bruise-like circles on U.S. swimmers? Well, it's all about cupping.
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Braz-nil
In Rio and throughout Brazil, there is anguish over the dying men's soccer team, which has been scoreless in two matches.
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Rio Olympics 2016: The savagery of water polo, where pulling armpit hair is legal
There's a lot more to Olympic water polo than tossing a ball around a pool. To many, it's the most grueling sport in the Olympics.
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Rio Olympics 2016: For U.S. women's basketball, dominance has become ho-hum (but not to them)
The U.S. women have not lost a basketball game in the Olympics since 1992, and they aim to keep that string intact.
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In blowout over China, Kevin Durant continues international domination for Team USA
Kevin Durant scored 25 points in the Olympic opener against China, showing once again why he's the mainstay of the Team USA offense.
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Rio Olympics' opening ceremony failed to capture Brazil, good or bad
Forget Zika, fireworks and hotel rooms.
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More Melo
Carmelo Anthony is a winner and an unquestioned leader for USA Basketball. Knicks fans would like to have some of that.
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Olympic notebook: The restless Nigerians, and the World's Strongest Man
Flight issues meant that the Nigerian soccer team nearly did not make it to Rio for its first match. But it did, and won.
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Rio Olympics 2016: Russian cheaters cast ugly pall over opening ceremony
Americans feigning disbelief should realize this is nothing new.
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Carl Lewis slammed U.S. men's track — now he hopes that helped
Carl Lewis has had harsh words for the state of track and field. On the eve of the 2016 Olympics, he's more positive.
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Talent parade
Team USA is the clear favorite in the upcoming Olympics. But NBA fans will have plenty of newcomers to keep an eye on.
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Team USA's defense alone is going destroy all Olympics competition, again
Team USA was hit with a slew of defections before the Rio games, but as in the 2014 World Cup, a maligned roster is primed for a big tournament.
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Green to Boston
Former Celtics guard Gerald Green is returning home.
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Cheers for Adam Silver, a commissioner with a conscience
Adam Silver takes a surprising, personal stand by pulling the 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte.
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NBA Summer League: Scout and coach break down top 10 picks' performances
Summer League has wrapped up. We checked in with a scout and a coach to see how the top 10 picks fared.
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NBA parity remains impossible, but owners keep talking about it anyway
NBA owners continue to preach the virtues of parity in the league. That's fine, except that it is impossible.
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SN sources: Celtics targeting Blake Griffin, will make major deal soon
The Celtics have been rumored to be involved in a trade for Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook. But sources say there might be something else in the works.
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Kevin Durant should rake in way more money and fame with Warriors, experts say
Kevin Durant might face some backlash over his move West, but he should not worry too much -- experts say it will be a big boon to his marketing value.
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Tim Duncan vs. Shaq: The rivalry that should have been
Shaquille O'Neal once called Tim Duncan his greatest rival. Maybe, but it could have been so much more.
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As Bulls front office flails, owner Jerry Reinsdorf should be paying close attention
Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf has never fired a front-office decision-maker. Now his team lacks direction, signing aged players including Dwyane Wade. Something has to give.
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Dwyane Wade willing to take Heat to the 'bitter end'
After twice sacrificing for the team, Dwyane Wade has every right to feel disrespected by the Heat. But will he actually leave Miami?
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No, Kevin Durant on the Warriors is not bad for NBA business
The NBA tried to enforce parity, but the truth is that TV partners will love this move.
Sean Deveney
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Al Horford signing has Celtics primed to put together another Big Three
The Celtics added All-Star Al Horford to another All-Star, Isaiah Thomas. But they are still greedy for a third star.
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NBA free agency: Beware, Atlanta, your Hawks are signing Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard joining the Hawks makes good sense basketball-wise, but Howard will also be bringing his NBA baggage with him.
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Mavericks' NBA free agency problem is a product of the wrong philosophy
The Mavs once thought that cap flexibility would lead them back to a championship roster. For a number of reasons, that just has not been the case.
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NBA free agency: Outsize deals for Noah, Mozgov have Dwight Howard ready to cash in
There was much gnashing of teeth and wringing of hands over what Dwight Howard might get paid in free agency this summer. After Friday, that should stop.
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NBA free agency rumors: Lakers, Mavericks, Knicks among 6 bidding for Evan Turner
Celtics free agent Evan Turner has garnered considerable interest around the league as NBA free agency prepares to open.
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Ricky Rubio trade bids will pour in for Timberwolves — after free agency rush
The Wolves still have Ricky Rubio, but with a weak free-agent market at point guard, that might not last long.
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NBA free agency rumors: 76ers actually have players excited about them, sources say
Players and agents didn't much consider the Sixers over the last few summers. But with a new regime in place, expect the Sixers to be active on the market.
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Kevin Durant free agency decision will chart future of entire NBA
Kevin Durant is not big on free agency. But he's about to make a decision that will change the course of the league.
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NBA Draft rumors: If Celtics can't trade picks, team faces overwhelming decisions
The Celtics arrived at draft night still looking to make a deal, with little success. Even after the draft, the team faces big decisions in a short amount of time.
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NBA Draft rumors: T-wolves in on Nuggets' Faried; Magic luring former Gators
The NBA's draft is Thursday, and a number of teams have been seeking to make major moves. Among them is Denver, hoping to move forward Kenneth Faried.
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Thon Maker enters NBA Draft not even trying to be 'next Kevin Durant' anymore
Thon Maker surprised many by skipping college and heading to the NBA draft. On Thursday, he should prove himself right.
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Everyone loves new champ Kevin Love — just ask teams still hoping to trade for him
Winning a championship might have solved everything for Kevin Love in Cleveland, but sources say he will still have plenty of trade suitors.
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LeBron James haters have to shut up now
LeBron James dominated the final three games of the Finals for the Cavaliers, and rewrote his own story in doing so.
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Cavaliers erase Cleveland's hurt with surreal NBA Finals championship comeback
The Cavaliers became the first team down 3-1 to win the NBA Finals behind a gutsy road performance from Kyrie Irving and LeBron James.
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In Game 7 of NBA Finals, legacies at stake — just don't tell Cavs, Warriors
There will be plenty of judgments made based on the outcome of Game 7 of the NBA Finals, just not by the two teams' players and coaches.
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More LeBron, more bench: Tyronn Lue (finally) adjusts Cavs' approach
Cavs coach Tyronn Lue was reluctant to make changes when his team struggled early in the Finals. But he has in the past two games, with an obvious payoff.
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LeBron James laughs as Stephen Curry flails and NBA Finals go to Game 7
LeBron James has the Cavaliers on the brink of history as they look to erase a 3-1 deficit.
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Draymond Green swears he's done being 'a terrible teammate'
Draymond Green vowed to dodge confrontation in Game 6 and moving forward.
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LeBron James was wise to get Draymond Green suspended, but now what?
LeBron James was wise to goad Draymond Green into a suspension — it gave him the room to dominate Game 5. Now, about Game 6...
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Draymond Green forced to watch LeBron James, Kyrie Irving destroy Warriors' D
With Draymond Green serving a one-game suspension, the Warriors' defense could not contain an explosive Cavaliers offense in Game 5 of the Finals.
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With Draymond Green suspended, time for Klay Thompson, Warriors to show gumption
Draymond Green has been suspended for Game 5 of the Finals. More than Xs and Os, the Warriors will need to show some guts.
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Harrison Barnes has Warriors convinced of his likely $20M value, SN sources say
Harrison Barnes has been consistent for the Warriors in the Finals. Increasingly, it looks like he will be a part of the team going forward.
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Warriors take over NBA Finals right as things were getting good
After three blowouts, Game 4 of the NBA Finals was an exciting one. The Warriors pulled it out, and are now on the verge of a second straight title.
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NBA Draft's mystery man Dragan Bender leads class of perplexing international prospects
This year's draft has the potential to set a record for international players picked in the first round. But don't get too excited.
Sean Deveney
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James Jones' NBA luck goes far deeper than LeBron James
One of two players in the past 50 years to make six consecutive NBA Finals, James Jones appreciates the serendipity.
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Are Love-less Cavs bigger threat to Warriors? Plot thickens after Game 3 rout
The Cavaliers rolled to a Game 3 win, but did so without Kevin Love. That raises the question for the short and long term: Now what?
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Kyrie Irving gets redemption, and LeBron James gets some peace in Game 3
Cleveland changed its fortunes with a blowout of its own in Game 3.
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LeBron James needs to get selfish if the Cavaliers want to stay alive
As LeBron James has tried to involve teammates in these Finals, the Cavs have suffered. It's time he took over matters himself.
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Hot-shooting Draymond Green channels his Steph Curry side, earns Finals redemption
Warriors forward Draymond Green had not been very productive as a shooter in his NBA Finals history. Until Game 2, that is.
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LeBron James can't seem to shake the Warriors, no matter how hard he tries
The Warriors won their seventh straight game over the Cavs to take control of the NBA Finals, and corralled LeBron James in doing so.
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Tyronn Lue is asking Cavaliers to play right into Warriors' hands with faster pace
Things did not go well for Tyronn Lue and the Cavaliers in Game 1, but the coach says he will be sticking with his game plan on Sunday.
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Warriors' defense might accidentally force LeBron James to go into 2015 Finals mode
The Warriors were physical with LeBron and the Cavaliers in a way that cut off all their passing and shooting in Game 1
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Warriors' bench gives 'Splash Brothers' the night off in NBA Finals Game 1 victory
Steve Kerr said he would go with the players who had the hot hands. Turned out, he had no shortage of them.
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Kevin Durant and the short-term contract: 'It's no sure thing'
Kevin Durant would be best off taking a short-term deal and returning to free agency next summer, but that doesn't fit his personality.
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NBA Draft notes: Will rising stock keep Marquese Chriss from Sacramento dream?
Marquese Chriss grew up a Kings fan in Sacramento, but his stock may have risen past the Kings, who pick eighth.
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Denzel Valentine's NBA Draft stock is riding on 'big brother' Draymond Green's success
Michigan State's Denzel Valentine is hoping that when NBA teams look at him in the upcoming draft, they see traces of fellow Spartan Draymond Green.
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Andre Iguodala is ready to clamp down on LeBron James, starter or not
Andre Iguodala scored only seven points in the Warriors' Game 7 win over the Thunder, but his presence in the starting five again proved to be the difference.
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Warriors' 3-point shooting proves NBA's deadliest weapon in dispensing of Thunder
The Warriors and Thunder put forth a classic Game 7 in the West finals. And the Warriors' 3-point power proved the difference.
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With two must-wins, Warriors show critics what they can do with that asterisk
The Warriors were criticized for not resting players when going for 73 wins in the regular season. The last two games have shown how silly that criticism is.
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