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'It felt like seven pit bulls out there': OKC's success is built on defense

The stifling unit that fueled Oklahoma City is facing its greatest test: Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

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    SEC Tournament - Semifinal

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    Kailey Wyckoff goes deep for a dinger vs. Sooners

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    Sydney Barker mashes a dinger vs. Razorbacks

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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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      PGA TOUR: TRUIST CHAMPIONSHIP

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      AROUND THE DIAMOND

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      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

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      COLLEGE FOOTBALL

      Welcome aboard: These are college football's top newcomers

      From top recruits to big-time transfers, these players look to impact the College Football Playoff hopefuls.

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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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