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How a forgotten basketball icon revolutionized the NBA -- and blazed a trail for Nikola Jokic

He once scored 71 points in a game. Seven days later, he scored 99. Radivoj Korac, from the same town as the soon-to-be three-time MVP, ignited a basketball revolution that continues to shape the NBA -- even five decades after his tragic death.

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ANALYZING THE NFL DRAFT

Barnwell's post-draft winners and losers: 16 players most affected by what their teams did

Which veterans' situations were dramatically altered by what happened in the 2024 NFL draft? We evaluated 16 players.

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NFL experts debate the 2024 draft: Our early Rookie of the Year picks

Experts weigh in on the big questions. Who are the favorites for Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year?

STEPHEN A. ON THE PLAYOFFS

Stephen A.: Thunder-Timberwolves collision course is inevitable

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Stephen A. puts the pressure on Tatum to play better

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MLB SCOREBOARD

WEDNESDAY'S GAMES

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Madrid vs. Bayern is a battle of extreme coaching styles. Who will prevail?

Only one of Bayern Munich's Thomas Tuchel and Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti -- polar opposites as managers -- can make the Champions League final.

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CLARK'S OLYMPIC OUTLOOK

Will Caitlin Clark make the U.S. Olympic team for the Paris Games?

The U.S. women will take 12 players to Paris. We look at how the team is selected and whether the Indiana Fever guard might compete in the 2024 Games.

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STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DOUBLEHEADER

The five burning questions that will tilt the series between Bruins, Panthers

Who will win the special teams battle? Can Florida rattle Jeremy Swayman? Here are the key matchups, situations in the Atlantic Division clash.

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WILD OVERTIME FINISHES

STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

Vincent Trocheck calls game for Rangers with clutch goal in 2OT

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Miles Wood wins it in OT as Avs come back from three-goal deficit for Game 1 win

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WHO WILL LAND THE NO. 1 PICK?

DRAFT LOTTERY: 3 P.M. ET SUNDAY ON ABC

2024 NBA draft lottery: Odds for every team and potential picks

NBA draft experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo break down the likely picks, odds and best fits for prospects prior to Sunday's lottery.

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