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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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Why Shams wouldn't be surprised if Nuggets-Thunder goes 6 or 7 games

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    Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Panthers dig out of an 0-2 hole?

    The Cats are no strangers to rallying. Plus, get set for Stars-Jets, and get caught up on Thursday's action.

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    NBA TAKES

    Stephen A. questions LeBron's judgment after his latest comments

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    Stephen A: Jimmy Butler's job is to get Warriors a win without Steph

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    SEC Tournament - Semifinal

    Arkansas vs. Oklahoma (SEC softball)

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    Sooners get within a run after Ailana Agbayani's dinger

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    Isabela Emerling pulls Oklahoma closer with a solo HR

    Isabela Emerling (Oklahoma) with a Spectacular Hit Arkansas, 05/09/2025

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    Sydney Barker goes deep for a homer vs. Razorbacks

    Sydney Barker (Oklahoma) with a Spectacular Hit Arkansas, 05/09/2025

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    Sydney Barker smashes a home run vs. Razorbacks

    Sydney Barker (Oklahoma) with a Spectacular Hit Arkansas, 05/09/2025

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    Ella Parker's HR for Oklahoma just clears the wall

    Ella Parker's HR for Oklahoma just clears the wall

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    Kailey Wyckoff clubs 2-run HR for Arkansas

    Kailey Wyckoff clubs 2-run HR for Arkansas

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    Sydney Barker's HR gets Oklahoma on the board

    Sydney Barker's HR gets Oklahoma on the board

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      NFL OFFSEASON

      The NFL draft picks who landed with the perfect team: Bowen’s favorite early-round fits

      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.

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      MLB SCOREBOARD

      AROUND THE DIAMOND

      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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      PGA TOUR: TRUIST CHAMPIONSHIP

      Shane Lowry makes 53-foot birdie putt for co-lead

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