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Maybe Tanking Isn’t All That Bad for the NBA

Finish line in sight, I flipped on the Mavericks and Bulls the other night, both teams battling for play-in positions. Wow. Great game. Two nights later, I tried the Kings and Pacers. Same stakes. Again, wonderful theater. So now I am ready to make a profound statement: Why is tanking such a bad thing? Watching…

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Jon Rahm ‘feeling good,’ ready to tame Blue Monster

Apr 9, 2023; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jon Rahm waves to the crowd after donning his green jacket after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network Jon Rahm tackles the Blue Monster this week as he prepares to chase a second green jacket. The Spaniard spoke to reporters Wednesday ahead of the…

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Undefeated Dodgers host winless Braves in series finale

Apr 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) reacts after hitting a two run home run during the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images As the Los Angeles Dodgers reach rarified air for a defending World Series champion, the Atlanta Braves…

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Wolves, without Naz Reid, Donte DiVincenzo, take aim at Nuggets

Mar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) works towards the basket as Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) defends during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The Minnesota Timberwolves are fighting to stay out of the Western Conference play-in — literally. Minnesota (43-32) beat the…

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