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Why four of MLB's top closers are struggling -- and if they can bounce back

Emmanuel Clase is just one of baseball's elite 2024 relievers who has had issues this season. But all hope might not be lost ... yet.

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Power Rankings: Tigers make top-5 debut as Mariners, Royals are on the rise

While NL powerhouses duke it out at the top, a new club is leading the way in the AL.

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Oilers prevail in OT to take 2-0 series lead

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Connor McDavid on Game 2 win: 'Good teams find a way'

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Leon Draisaitl's OT winner gives Oilers huge win

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Alex Pietrangelo sends Vegas crowd into a frenzy with tying goal

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Eichel finds Olofsson again for a Vegas goal

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Evander Kane restores two-goal lead for Oilers

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William Karlsson bounces one through the 5-hole for Vegas

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Oilers grab two-goal on Darnell Nurse's sharp finish

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Vasily Podkolzin pushes Oilers ahead with a wrister

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    NBA conference semifinals: Wolves take Game 2 over Warriors

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      East 2nd Round - Game 2Series tied 1-1

      Tom Wilson's empty-netter seals Game 2 win for Capitals

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      Wilson: Caps dislike Canes more as series goes on

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      Shayne Gostisbehere cuts Canes' deficit in half

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      John Carlson buries Caps' second goal of the night

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      Connor McMichael breaks away to give Caps lead

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        Which rookies fit the best with their new NFL schemes? We picked out 15 who could thrive, including Seahawks guard Grey Zabel.

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        Bold predictions on Matthew Golden, Travis Hunter, other top rookies

        We asked more than a dozen experts to weigh in on the draft with their top picks.

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        Post-spring Way-Too-Early Top 25: Where do Texas and Notre Dame rank?

        Where do the top teams stand after spring practice and roster movement from the transfer portal?

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