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NBA Finals: Victor Wembanyama, Spurs have already made history
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Ranking every player in the 2026 NBA Finals
Two teams, 30 players, one series. We rank every player who could take the court in this year's NBA Finals, starting with each team's MVP.
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Referee Curtis Blair to work NBA Finals, a first in his career
Curtis Blair spent all day Friday checking his email. And Saturday. And Sunday. The list of referees that were selected to work the NBA Finals was about to be revealed by the league, and the waiting was brutal.
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2026 NBA Finals odds, spread, time: Knicks vs. Spurs prediction, Game 1 picks from expert on 100-69 run
SportsLine's Larry Hartstein reveals his New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs picks and NBA Finals prediction for Game 1 on Wednesday
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CHAMPIONSHIP
Why an NBA championship for Jordan Clarkson or Dylan Harper will mean everything to the Philippines
Jordan Clarkson's journey has shown Filipino players that they can belong on basketball's biggest stage, while Dylan Harper's emergence suggests they can also become stars there.
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PLAYOFFS
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket
Here's how Vegas won the first game, along with updated playoff stats.
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Stanley Cup Final: How Pavel Dorofeyev leveled up for Golden Knights
The 25-year-old entered the Cup finals tied for the goal-scoring lead this postseason. Teammates reveal how he got to this point.
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Jalen Brunson wary of Stephon Castle's defensive prowess
As Game 1 of the NBA Finals nears, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, who has seen just about every defensive coverage the league has to offer, lauded San Antonio guard Stephon Castle on Tuesday, saying "he's going to be a great player, great defender."
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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson (finger) questionable for Game 1
The Knicks listed backup center Mitchell Robinson as questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs on Wednesday due to a broken finger.
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Tomas Hertl's late goal lifts Golden Knights past Hurricanes 5-4 to open Stanley Cup Final
— It took just one shot and 25 seconds worth of game action for the Vegas Golden Knights to find themselves in a hole in the Stanley Cup Final.
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Gregg Popovich a welcome resource for Finals-bound Spurs
Gregg Popovich remains a trusted resource for the Spurs as they prepare for their first Finals without the legendary coach on the sideline.
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PLAYOFFS
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
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