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NBA playoff takeaways: Knicks take commanding series lead

Here's what we've learned -- and what's next -- for the 76ers-Knicks, Cavs-Pistons, Wolves-Spurs and Lakers-Thunder series.

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Julien Laurens' weekend predictions: Liverpool or Chelsea? Barcelona or Madrid?

Will Liverpool or Chelsea boost their Champions League hopes? Will Barcelona clinch LaLiga with a Clásico win? Julien Laurens makes his predictions.

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How Barcelona can make Clásico history and cap off Real Madrid's nightmare week

After a week of infighting at Real Madrid, Barcelona can strike a new blow on their bitter rivals by winning the title against them for the first time.

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Get ready for El Clásico! Barça vs. Madrid title race, head-to-head, key clashes, predictions

All eyes will be on Barcelona on Sunday as Real Madrid try to stop their bitter rivals being crowned champions and keep their own slim title hopes alive.

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    How Caitlin Clark got healthy for the Fever's 2026 WNBA season

    After injuries sidelined her for most of 2025, the Fever star is ready to turn the page after months of rehab and the "mental battle."

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    Predicting the WNBA season: Can anyone stop Las Vegas? Plus, award picks

    Which team can stop Las Vegas from winning another title and A'ja Wilson from winning another MVP?

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