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PGA Championship tiers: Ranking every player from favorites to hopefuls

Can Rory McIlroy win his second major of the year? Which LIV golfer can contend? We break down the PGA Championship from the clear favorites to the players looking to make the cut at Quail Hollow. Watch the PGA Championship on ESPN and ESPN+ starting Thursday.

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East Semifinals - Game 4IND leads series 3-1

Indiana's Bennedict Mathurin ejected after punching Cleveland's De'Andre Hunter in the chest

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NBA playoff takeaways: Pacers rout Cavs in massive Game 4 victory

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.

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Pacers throttle Cavs in Game 4 to take commanding 3-1 series lead

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Obi Toppin channels Dr. J on baseline layup

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Nesmith's buzzer-beater sends Pacers to half with 41-point lead

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Cavs coach calls Pacers' 1st half 'complete domination'

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Mitchell injures ankle warming up for 2nd half

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Turner sneaks pass to Toppin for a Pacers jam

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Myles Turner amped up after an and-1

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    BEST OF THE STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

    Alexander Petrovic puts Stars ahead with controversial goal

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    Sam Bennett's goal helps Panthers secure win, even series vs. Leafs

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    WHERE THINGS STAND

    Players under pressure: What to know after the first week of the second round

    The biggest questions and what to watch for after an exciting start to the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

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    New York's best -- and perhaps only -- chance to beat the champs? Get to clutch time

    The Knicks have been the kings of clutch time. But will the Celtics ever let them get that close again?

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    THUNDER-NUGGETS TIED AT 2-2

    Jay Williams doesn't want to hear excuses for Nikola Jokic

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    NBA playoff takeaways: Nuggets go cold at the wrong time in Game 4 loss

    Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.

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    EYE ON ROOKIES

    Ranking top impact NFL rookies from Rounds 2-7: Who could immediately play a key role?

    We picked out players drafted on Days 2-3 of the 2025 draft who could contribute right away, including Jets tight end Mason Taylor.

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    ON THE DIAMOND

    Olney: The X factors defining this year's trade deadline

    Breaking down the the themes that will shape the 2025 deadline and the teams that could be a part of it.

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    CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF

    Aaron Judge flies in for a diving grab

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    Dylan Crews makes a spectacular diving catch

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