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Follow live: Irving leads Dallas against Lakers after 42-point outing

The Mavericks are looking for a regular season series sweep when they travel to LA to take on the Lakers.

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NBA

AROUND THE LEAGUE

LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and the choice that haunts the Los Angeles Lakers

After a shocking run to the 2023 Western Conference finals, the Lakers chose to run it back, a strategy that was widely lauded. But now, the team is 20-21 -- and fighting just to make the play-in.

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NBA Power Rankings: The Nuggets and Jamal Murray march on, while Ingram's Pelicans stay steady

We're approaching the halfway mark of the 2023-24 NBA season, and the trade deadline is just around the corner. With three weeks to go, here's where all 30 teams check in.

NFL

NFL PLAYOFFS

'A different look in his eye': Ravens' Lamar Jackson ready for playoff proving ground

Jackson has achieved historic success during the regular season, but he's 1-3 in the playoffs. Will he improve that record this year?

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First look at the divisional round: Previewing all four matchups -- and how each team can win

The divisional round matchups are finally set! Let's take a closer look at Packers-49ers, Bucs-Lions, Texans-Ravens and Chiefs-Bills.

AUSTRALIA VS. WEST INDIES

FIRST TEST

Follow live: West Indies pick up three early wickets on Day 2

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Shamar Joseph makes his mark after Cummins, Hazlewood take the early honours

Shamar Joseph enjoyed a memorable opening day in Test cricket as West Indies just about kept themselves in touch with Australia at Adelaide Oval.

TENNIS

AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Can an Australian Open title settle Novak Djokovic's GOAT claim once and for all?

Novak Djokovic has made it clear he will always chase Slam titles, but this Australian Open brings with it an opportunity at a record many thought would never be broken -- and make him the undeniable GOAT.

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Live blog: Swiatek, Alcaraz feature in action-packed day session

Second-round action continues with women's world No. 1 Iga Swiatek headlining the day session on Rod Laver Arena. Men's world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz is also in action. Follow all the action from Day 5 of the Australian Open here in the live blog.

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