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Nathan MacKinnon didn’t sugarcoat why the Avalanche lost to the Golden Knights in Game 1

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For the first time in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche find themselves behind the 8-ball. The Avs are behind early in their Western Conference Finals series against the Vegas Golden Knights, who won Game 1 on Wednesday, 4-2, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. It was a tough … The post Nathan MacKinnon didn’t sugarcoat why the Avalanche lost to the Golden Knights in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Curt Cignetti Q&A: Indiana Hoosiers Coach Looks Ahead to 2026 Season

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[Editor's note: This article is from Athlon Sports' 2026 College Football Preview magazine. Order your copy online today, or grab an issue at newsstands and retailers nationwide.] Curt Cignetti has “spring anxiety” every year — even this year, after guiding Indiana to its first national ...

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Poll: Who Wins Eastern Conference Final, Hurricanes or Canadiens?

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[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] After the Vegas Golden Knights upset the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night to take a 1-0 lead in the ...

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Mike Tirico bothered by Oklahoma City Thunder negativity: ‘What’s not to like about this team?’

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the least popular great teams to climb the NBA mountaintop in some time, and NBC’s Mike Tirico can’t understand why. As Tirico calls the Thunder’s second straight appearance in the Western Conference Finals, he has revealed the depths of his frustration with the team’s reputation around the NBA…

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"My guys went over there and grabbed a beer and a cigarette" – Muggsy Bogues on the wild halftime habits of the old-school NBA players and coaches – Basketball Network

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"My guys went over there and grabbed a beer and a cigarette" - Muggsy Bogues on the wild halftime habits of the old-school NBA players and coaches  Basketball Network

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Inside Germany's World Cup roster 2026: Jamal Musiala, Manuel Neuer lead Julian Nagelsmann's final squad list – sportingnews.com

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Inside Germany's World Cup roster 2026: Jamal Musiala, Manuel Neuer lead Julian Nagelsmann's final squad list  sportingnews.com

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Former Tennessee starter who transferred to another SEC team is ranked higher than any transfer player the Vols landed this offseason – A to Z Sports

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Former Tennessee starter who transferred to another SEC team is ranked higher than any transfer player the Vols landed this offseason  A to Z Sports

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NRFI Bets Today: Best First Inning Picks and Predictions for Thursday, May 21

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Atlanta Braves hurler Spencer Strider has given up just one run in his last two starts as he works his way back to pre-injury form. Ride his right arm in these NRFI bets Thursday.

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Thunder-Spurs series ended a long Western Conference Finals drought

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The 2026 Western Conference Finals series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder is turning into one of the most memorable playoff battles in recent memory. It has been a back-and-forth affair through just two games in the series, with the Spurs taking Game 1 in an epic double-overtime marathon, 122-115, before … The post Thunder-Spurs series ended a long Western Conference Finals drought appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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