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NBA Finals bold predictions, MVP favorites and what's next

Will the Cavaliers start an NBA Finals comeback at home? Who is the current MVP favorite? Our NBA experts answer the big questions ahead of Game 3.

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Free agency is waiting on the NBA Finals

Chatter about LeBron James, Paul George and other free agents grows louder with each passing NBA Finals game.

Max: Cavs will take Game 3

Max Kellerman doesn't see a sweep in Cleveland's future as he expects the Cavs' role players to step up in Game 3 at home.

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Nichols: Curry is the greatest shooter of all time

Rachel Nichols marvels at the shooting clinic Steph Curry put on in Game 2 and dismisses the hype around his Finals MVP campaign.

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JR Smith's Cavs career has been a roller coaster

Rob Perez joins OTL to defend JR Smith's importance to Cleveland's 2016 Championship, but also recognizes his recent poor play.

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Durant making a difference in young people's lives

Kevin Durant rewards hardworking students from the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula by picking up their first-year college tuition.

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Injured Gagai to play in Origin: Walters

Queensland coach Kevin Walters has backed Dane Gagai to overcome a serious finger injury and play Wednesday's State of Origin opener in Melbourne, saying they would have to "cut his hand off" to stop the winger.

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Blues aim to overcome generation of pain

NSW players have spent the majority of their childhood watching the Blues lose but they're desperate to turn the State of Origin tide on Wednesday night.

Tedesco: Blues debutants need to be prepared

Blues' James Tedesco believes the new faces in the Origin squad need to enjoy the experience of playing in such a huge match.

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The Capitals vs. a miracle: Each side has a case

Teams that have gone up 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Final have won the series 31 straight times. But don't plan a parade quite yet. Here's why the Golden Knights can still win.

Has Ovechkin changed, or have perceptions of him changed?

The Capitals are two games away from hoisting the Cup, and Ovi is a big reason why. Is it all on him, or have we just been missing his greatness?

Smith-Pelly's gem caps big first period

Devante Smith-Pelly stops a deflected puck with his skate and flips it into the net for the Capitals' third goal of the first period.

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Neal on almost goal: Game changes if I score

James Neal reacts to his first-period shot that bounced off the post in Vegas' Game 4 loss, and he says he expects the team to regroup for Game 5.

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Oshie: 'Momentum is on our side'

T.J. Oshie chats with Steve Levy about the 10-minute misconduct at the end of the game, resting up before Game 5 and his Metro card struggles.

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Capitals get off to hot start in Game 4

Washington is just one victory away from the Stanley Cup after taking a 3-1 series lead over Vegas on Monday.

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Capitals on the brink of franchise history

Greg Wyshynski believes Washington will the Stanley Cup in Game 5, while Emily Kaplan says Vegas will extend the series just one more game.

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Keelan Moxley goes wild after Connolly ices Game 4

Keelan Moxley's reaction to Brett Connolly's Game 4 goal reminds us of when Connolly worked so hard back in April to toss her a puck.

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Carlson rips one-timer as Caps take 3-1 series lead

With the Capitals on the power play in the second period, John Carlson slaps a one-timer into the net to extend the lead.

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    W2W4 at French Open: Alexander Zverev, Dominic Thiem set for intriguing battle

    No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev takes on Dominic Thiem as the French Open moves into quarterfinal stage. Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens will fancy their chances, while Novak Djokovic faces a surprise package.

    Nadal moves closer to 11th French Open title

    Defending champion Rafael Nadal has again reached the French Open quarterfinals in his bid for a record-extending 11th title at Roland Garros.

    From buzz to buzzkill: Serena's injury spoils showdown against Sharapova

    What could have been. Serena Williams' last-second withdrawal Monday at the French Open precluded us of the next chapter in her rivalry against Maria Sharapova.

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    French Open

    Williams withdraws before Sharapova showdown

    ESPN's Nicolas Pereira reacts to Serena Williams calling off her highly anticipated match up with Maria Sharapova on Day 9 at Roland Garros.

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    Nadal recaps round of 16 victory

    Rafael Nadal says he's happy with the outcome of his match and he's ready to move on to the quarterfinals after beating Maximilian Marterer 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (4).

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    Wozniacki: I didn't have enough today

    Caroline Wozniacki breaks down her straight sets loss to Daria Kasatkina 7-6 (5), 6-3 at Roland Garros.

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    Keys: To get to the quarterfinals really means a lot

    Madison Keys is all smiles after beating Mihaela Buzarnescu of Romania 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time at Roland Garros.

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    Zverev: I can play for as long as I need to

    Alexander Zverev says he's happy to win the hard way, after beating Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6 (4), 2,6, 6-3, 6-3 for his third straight comeback win in five sets.

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    MMA fighters ignore referee's intervention

    Joao Elias and Walter Martins continue to brawl behind the referee's back, leading to a no-contest in their Imortal FC 9 bout.

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    Italy fans' hilarious 'anyone but Sweden' banner

    Some Italian fans still seem a bit resentful that Sweden denied them a place at the World Cup -- and they want Swedes to know it.

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    Australian fighters

    Whittaker determined to become 'best fighter ever'

    It has been an eventful 12 months for UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, but nothing has shaken the Australian's desire to be the best fighter ever, even if that means getting back into the Octagon against a man he said "hits like a truck."

    Megan Anderson ready for long-anticipated Octagon debut against Holly Holm at UFC 225

    After a year away from MMA, and a missed opportunity at a title shot against Cris "Cyborg" Justino, former Invicta FC featherweight champion Megan Anderson makes her UFC debut in Chicago at UFC 225 against Holly Holm with the hope of a future title shot.

    Whittaker: I'm going to lay hands on Romero

    Speaking exclusively to EPSN Australia, Robert Whittaker says that his winning gameplan is unchanged heading into his second fight with Yoel Romero.

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    Whittaker: I was gutted to miss Comm Games

    Proud Aussie Robert Whittaker says he was gutted to miss the chance to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games.

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    Whittaker: Beating Romero once doesn't give me extra confidence

    Speaking exclusively to ESPN Australia, Robert Whittaker discusses his previous fight with Yoel Romero that saw him win the UFC middleweight championship, and what effects it has on him as he prepares to face him again.

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    How well does Robert Whittaker know Chicago?

    Robert Whittaker's upcoming fight with Yoel Romero takes place in Chicago, but how well does the Aussie know the American city?

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