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NBA conference finals: Everything to know about Knicks-Pacers, Thunder-Wolves series

With the NBA Finals just a round away, our experts break down how each team got here and what we are hearing about each series.

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Experts' picks for Pacers-Knicks, Timberwolves-Thunder

Our NBA experts pick which teams will advance to the Finals.

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HOW REAL ARE THESE GOOD STARTS?

Are the A's really playoff contenders?! An early verdict on MLB's most surprising teams

We offer an early postseason verdict on five of MLB's most surprising teams almost two months into the 2025 season.

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DOWN TO THE FINAL FOUR

Stanley Cup conference finals preview: Goalie confidence ratings, X factors for NHL's final four

The semifinal round of the 2025 playoffs begins Tuesday. Here's what to know about all four clubs.

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Jake Oettinger: Connor McDavid will go down as the best player of all time

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GET READY FOR WOLVES-THUNDER

The New West: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards duel in conference finals showdown

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Stephen A.: Thunder need to send a message in Game 1

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PLAYOFF STORYLINES

NBA conference finals horoscopes: Which teams are poised to ascend, and which will go in retrograde?

What does the Zodiac have to say about the Knicks, Thunder, Pacers and Wolves? Neil Paine shares his reading.

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Pacers-Knicks: A rivalry reignited

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PLENTY TO DISCUSS

WNBA Power Rankings: Minnesota on top, Golden State at the bottom in Week 1

Minnesota, New York and Indiana are 1-2-3 in Week 1, but which team climbed eight spots from our preseason rankings?

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Eight things we learned from the WNBA's opening weekend

The Mystics might be better than projected. The Fever defense is better, period.

SIZING UP SOTO

Juan Soto doesn't run out ball that hits Green Monster

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Alan Hahn: Soto doesn't look like he's playing with joy

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