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Dodgers, Padres are weaponizing fastballs
The Padres' lifelong quest to get the Dodgers' attention boiled over this week.
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The Florida Men have just begun to party
Panthers wrap up another Stanley Cup as they enter their prime years.
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J.J. Spaun wins the U.S. Open. Saves it, too.
A miserable bogey-fest becomes one of the most memorable Opens in history after Spaun's 64-foot putt on 18.
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OKC passes a rare stress test
The Thunder proves it can win a tough fourth quarter as it ties the NBA Finals
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Pickard saves a game and maybe a season
Edmonton's backup goalie is 7-0, and the Oilers take a remarkable OT victory out of Florida.
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Denzel Clarke is Athletic and aerodynamic
The rookie introduces himself to the game by bringing home runs to earth.
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Make room in your lives for Alcaraz, Sinner
The next great rivalry is launched by a brilliant French Open final that Alcaraz wins in a fifth-set tiebreak.
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