This week's Cup schedule is loaded with playoff rematches and style clashes, featuring the defending champs and the currentleading scorer.
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NBA Power Rankings: From Nikola Jokić to Dillon Brooks, something to bethankful for
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NBA Rewind: You should appreciate Chris Paul, even if you don'tlike him
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MLS contract decision tracker: Running updates on end-of-seasonroster moves
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While several teams in the Western Conference flail, the Eastern Conference's depth is shining.
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No surprise here: The injury bug is a big concern for several squads across the league.
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Inter Miami's headliner of a season opener and stadium opener are big part the last full February-to-November MLS season
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Orlando center Wendell Carter Jr. spoke on a podcast about his relationship with Angel Reese. He was was equal parts vague and committal.
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Black led the Magic over the Warriors by scoring 21 points and playing tough defense on Stephen Curry.
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How do the readers' rankings compare with The Athletic staff picks? Are there changes at the top? Does anyone sneak into the top 25?
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Freeman was bloodied in the scuffle at the end of the USMNT's win over Paraguay – a moment that made his NFL great of a father proud
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The Pistons have won nine consecutive games and the Warriors, Hawks, Raptors and Suns all make big leaps this week.
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Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
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Who's hot (Pistons, Nuggets) and not (Bulls, Grizzlies) in the league? Plus, an NBA Cupdate.
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Chief soccer officers across MLS clubs believe the switch to the European calendar will strengthen their position in the transfer market
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Orlando Pride co-owner and chairman Mark Wilf explains the challenges of building the club and brand, compared with an NFL team.
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The NBA is continuing its investigation into illegal sports betting after three current or former players were federally indicted.
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What about cold weather? What roster rules will change? Don Garber gives the league's take on the new issues that arise after a seismic move
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The development comes on the heels of a number of major structural changes MLS revealed on Thursday. Here's what it all means
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Big change is coming to MLS in the summer of 2027, but what else needs to happen for the league to increase its profile?
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Under the new format, the MLS season will kick off in mid-to-late July, with the playoffs in the spring. It will make the switch in 2027.
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MLS will soon align with leagues that play from the fall to the spring after a transformational decision made by its owners
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It was a big week at "The Sports Gossip Show," with gambling charges, coaches and GMs fired left and right, and mysterious relationships.
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Beginning next season, MLS games will be even more accessible via Apple TV
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