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The fascinating conflict between drafting in the top five and winning NBA titles
As the NBA considers dramatic lottery reform, the numbers show that drafting in the top five hasn't turned into NBA titles over the past 20 years.
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How the Thunder's unlikely heroes have taken the Spurs to the brink of elimination
Oklahoma City turned to Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace and Jared McCain to claw its way back to the top against San Antonio.
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FIFA WORLD CUP
POPOVIC ANNOUNCES HIS SQUAD ON JUNE 1
Inside Popovic's meticulously planned Socceroos World Cup training camp
Known for his attention to detail, Tony Popovic is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares the Socceroos for the World Cup.
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World Cup Daily: Socceroos shift focus to Mexico
The Socceroos' time in Florida is coming to an end, and there's one final chance to impress.
It took a magnificent Tedesco moment to finish the Maroons
With 23 minutes remaining in the Origin opener and everything going their way, it looked like the Blues were not going to beat the Queensland defence, until James Tedesco flew.
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ARE WE OVERREACTING?
Overreactions: Hird returning to coach Essendon would be a disaster
Would James Hird returning to coach Essendon be a disaster for the club? Should the Bombers have traded Zach Merrett last year? It's time to react to this week's biggest talking points.
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STEPHEN A.'S SAY
Should Knicks want OKC or Spurs more? Stephen A. weighs in
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Stephen A.: Keeping Kenny Atkinson 'a disastrous move' by Cavaliers
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East Final - Game 4CAR leads series 3-1
Hurricanes shock Canadiens with three goals in under three minutes to take 3-1 series lead
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Andrei Svechnikov's empty-net goal caps Game 4 win for Canes
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Frederik Andersen makes big-time save for Hurricanes
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Canadiens crowd goes wild after Jakub Dobes' beautiful save
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NFL LATEST
Four trade candidates, 16 offers, just one deal: What now for Richardson, Coleman, Kmet and Thibodeaux?
We proposed trade offers for Keon Coleman, Cole Kmet, Anthony Richardson Sr. and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Could any of them be on the move?
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What's next for Josh Jacobs after release from jail?
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Bordeaux- Bègles, Hurricanes playing rugby of the gods; will it fly at Test level too?
West Finals - Game 5OKC leads series 3-2
Thunder top Spurs in pivotal Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead
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NBA playoff takeaways: Thunder take 3-2 lead with Game 5 win
Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Spurs-Thunder series.
Perkins: Wemby got 'punked' in Game 5
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Stephen A.: ‘I was impressed with how OKC bounced back’
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Thunder fans hyped as pair of Jared McCain triples force Spurs timeouts
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Jared McCain somehow gets circus shot to fall plus the foul
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Wemby throws down an alley-oop jam over SGA
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Wemby sends Holmgren to the court with huge block
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Jared McCain hyped after draining deep catch-and-shoot 3
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Wemby tips in alley-oop for an incredible and-1
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Top Headlines
- Interim coach Solomon 'won't consider' Dons job
- Popovic: Socceroos 'close' to finalising WC squad
- Messi, MLS has Herrington primed for World Cup
- Daley's Moses dilemma after Strange's stunner
- The Walsh question Billy Slater wouldn't answer
- Cox: Staging 'not a good look' for the AFL
- Packers' Jacobs out of jail; investigation ongoing
- Hurts, Brown still 'really good' amid trade talk
- Koeman: England 'gamble on corners' like Arsenal
- Wembanyama warned by NBA for skipping media
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Happy birthday! Celebrating 10 years of ESPN.com.au
In 2016, we launched ESPN.com.au into a very different Australian sporting world. Ten years on, everything has changed.
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Keep up to date with the latest news from across the sporting world. Be it at home or abroad, we've got it covered in our weekly newsletters.
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How to watch One Championship in Australia, New Zealand
The One Championship has arrived on ESPN and Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand. Here's what you need to know!
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NBA offseason: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
For all but three NBA teams, the offseason is here. What lies ahead for the Cavs, Pistons, Wolves, Lakers and every eliminated team?
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Remembering Neale Daniher: The football figure who became Australia's inspiration
There have been more decorated footballers. More successful coaches. But it's difficult to think of too many figures in Australian sport who have left a greater impression on people, or whose influence stretched so far beyond the game itself.
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Ian Darke's Premier League best XI and most disappointing team of the season
The Premier League season delivered plenty of memorable moments, but who were the best players of the campaign and who will want to forget all about it?
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NFC North: QB buzz, plus underrated, surprising roster moves
The Bears, Packers, Lions and Vikings finished with winning records in 2025. Here's how their offseasons have impacted the NFC North.
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'Disappointing' Waratahs left to rue what could have been as season of frustration washes away
Like the Sydney rain, the Waratahs' season was swept away with crucial errors putting an end to yet another campaign of what could have been.
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Why Victor Wembanyama's most dominant skill remains a mystery
What makes the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year so dangerous isn't that he blocks so many shots. It's that he prevents players from shooting in the first place.
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The year Aaron Judge became Aaron Judge
Aaron Judge arrived at Fresno State unsure whether he was a pitcher or a hitter, or both. Within a year, the debate was over.
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State of Origin: The all-time records and statistics
The State of Origin series started in 1980 and since that very first encounter we have witnessed 133 games and seen plenty of amazing rugby league.
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Disney+ the new home of Women's Champions League in Australia, New Zealand
Disney+ will be the new home of the UEFA Women's Champions League in Australia and New Zealand after signing a long-term agreement for the exclusive multimedia rights.
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ESPN NFL Afters
Laurie Horesh and Jimmy Smith catch their breath and re-hash all the biggest moments, stories, giggles and tears from 10 hours of football.
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Listen to our AFL podcast - the ESPN Footy Podcast with Champion Data
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Wake up to the best sports story you'll hear all day. Monday to Friday, we bring you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
