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Judge, Ohtani ... Kiner-Falefa? First-half MVPs for all 30 MLB teams
The stars so far, plus how each club's playoff hopes have risen -- or fallen -- in the past month.
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NHL
NHL free agency 2024: Grades for Tarasenko, Lindholm, Stephenson, more
We weigh in on the team fits and contract terms for the top deals of the summer.
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Why USMNT isn't as good as it thinks after Copa America exit
The U.S. doesn't have enough elite players to beat teams outside Concacaf, and its record at major tournaments bears this out.
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NBA
Grading 2024 NBA free agent moves: Breaking down LeBron's new contract and other major deals
Grading the offseason's biggest free agency signings and examining their impact.
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NFL
Ranking all 32 NFL teams by under-25 talent: Which teams have the best -- and worst -- young cores?
We stacked every team's core of young players heading into the 2024 season. Which rosters have the best under-25 talent in the league?
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NCAAF
ACC 2024 preview: Can newcomers challenge Florida State and Clemson?
What's ahead in the ACC in 2024? We break down the best players and games and title odds in the league.
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Soccer
Reassessing last summer's transfer window: Why Chelsea will improve, Man United will regress
This summer's transfer window will be big, but before we look ahead, let's review how last summer's big spenders fared based on their signings.
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NCAAF
How Texas, Oklahoma, Oregon and others should fare in new conferences, by the numbers
Will newcomers in the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC find immediate success? We checked the projections.
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NCAAF
Connelly's 2024 college football conference previews: Breaking down every league
Read every one of the in-depth conference previews to be ready for the 2024 season.
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CBB recruiting update: Ranking the top 25 boys players regardless of class
Paul Biancardi breaks down the Top 25 men's basketball recruits regardless of class.
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NBA
Early NBA contender tiers after an Eastern Conference superstar shakeup
Here's where all 15 Eastern Conference teams land after some game-changing moves to start free agency.
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NBA
Best available NBA free agents: A new top 10 after a wild first day
Which players are still available in free agency? Kevin Pelton examines his top 10, which technically still includes the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
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NHL
NHL trade grades: Why the Reilly Smith swap is a win-win for Rangers, Penguins
An intradivisional trade sees the former Golden Knights forward head to Broadway. We grade both GMs on their work.
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MLB
The next Ohtani? Inside the true MLB draft value of two-way stars
Here's how hitting and pitching elevates a prospect -- even if there's little chance the best in this draft will do both in the majors.
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NHL
NHL trade grades: Did Capitals make the right move in dealing for Chychrun?
The 2016 first-round pick is headed from Canada's capital to America's. How does he fit, and did the Caps send too much to the Sens?
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Top NBA free agents: Who joins LeBron James in our top 20?
What contracts will stars such as LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan sign? Kevin Pelton ranks his top 20 free agents.
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NHL
Destination Stamkos: 17 potential fits for the NHL's top free agent
Where could Stamkos end up signing this summer? Here's a look at some of the possibilities, from top contenders to longer shots.
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NBA
Who has cash? Stacking all 30 NBA teams into tiers based on salary cap flexibility
Following the draft and ahead of the free agency window, let's look at which teams have space for new players, along with their salary cap situations.
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NHL
Overheard at the NHL draft: Latest buzz on Stamkos, Trouba, Celebrini's big decision
In addition to all the picks and trades, NHL execs in Las Vegas were getting set for free agency and more deals. Here's what we heard on the ground.
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The best, worst and most surprising of the NBA draft: Favorite picks, classes and rookie year predictions
Were Rob Dillingham and Zach Edey among the best selections? Which teams nailed their class picks? Our experts share their post-draft superlatives.
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NHL
NHL trade grades: Golden Knights get Schmid, Holtz in deal with the Devils
The goalie carousel continues to spin, as Vegas adds a young netminder from New Jersey. How did the GMs do on this one?
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NHL
NHL trade grades: Capitals build low-cost, high reward tandem with Thompson
The Capitals added another skilled goalie to their crease. Was the price right? Here are our grades for both GMs.
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NHL
NHL trade grades: Utah Hockey Club swings big to land Sergachev
The NHL's newest franchise made waves on Saturday, but did it send too much back to Tampa Bay? We grade both GMs on the swap.
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NHL
NHL draft Round 1 reaction: Smart and questionable picks, best remaining prospects
Which team made the best picks? Who reached? Here's our breakdown of the first 32 selections, along with best available players for Day 2.
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NBA
NBA trade grades: Atlanta sends Dejounte Murray to New Orleans for players, picks
Kevin Pelton grades the New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks following the teams' trade involving Dejounte Murray.
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