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WATCH: Larry Bird, Dominique Wilkins duel in G7 of ’88 ECF

When the Boston Celtics' Larry Bird collided with the Atlanta Hawks' Dominique Wilkins in the 1988 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7, the world was gifted one of the greatest duels in NBA history.

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There’s No One Quite Like Jimmy Butler

Tennis buff, coffee mogul, playoff hero—and the guest editor for Sports Illustrated’s NBA preview magazine.

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Aces dominate Liberty 99-82 in WNBA Finals opener

Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum each scored 26 points and defending champion Las Vegas pulled away from New York in the second half.

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The WNBA Has a Lot to Celebrate This Year, but There’s Still Plenty of Work Ahead

Expansion and a superteam Finals are capping a big year for the league, but so too is Dearica Hamby’s ongoing allegations against the Aces.

Sports Illustrated

Superteam Showdown: Who Will Win the WNBA Finals?

Making our picks for the Finals matchup we’ve all been waiting for.

Sports Illustrated

After acquiring Damian Lillard, are the Milwaukee Bucks a surefire NBA Finals contender?

Or do Jrue Holiday and the Boston Celtics have something to say about that?

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How many of Boston’s players have been named Finals MVP – and who were they?

Can you name the players -- and better yet, the seasons -- Boston had a player named Finals MVP?

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Miami Must Go Back to the Drawing Board After Failing to Land Damian Lillard

The seriousness of the Heat’s offer for Dame will continue to be debated, but what’s undisputed is that Pat Riley still owes it to Jimmy Butler to find help.

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Magic Johnson says he cried all summer after losing in 1984 NBA Finals

Lakers great Magic Johnson says he cried for three months after his 1984 NBA Finals loss to Larry Bird's Celtics, but it made him stronger.

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SI:AM | The Best Game of the WNBA Playoffs

The Liberty are one step closer the Finals.

Sports Illustrated

Lamar Odom on Celtics fans who shook Lakers bus after 2008 NBA Finals

Lamar Odom talked about the painful memory of Celtics fans getting riotous following the Lakers' loss in Game 6 of the 2008 NBA Finals.

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Anticipated Sky-Aces matchup comes a year later, under different circumstances

Game 1 in the best-of-three first-round series between the No. 1 Aces and No. 8 Sky tips off at 9 p.m. Wednesday. This Sky team will be lucky to force a Game 3.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dramatic first week of NRL finals showcases all that is great about rugby league

Devastating injuries, a biting allegation and two of the best matches of the NRL era made for exhilarating weekend of football

The Guardian - AU

Watch: Pascal Siakam discusses Steph Curry’s 2019 Finals performance

Pascal Siakam recently discussed Steph Curry's performances during the 2019 NBA Finals series.

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Dwyane Wade Was ‘Best Version’ of Himself During 2006 NBA Finals

The future Hall of Famer talked about the Heat’s fateful NBA Finals series, the craziest thing he’s ever seen Pat Riley do and more.

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What the Heat Will Look Like Without Damian Lillard

If Miami doesn’t trade for the Blazers’ star, the team will still have the core of a roster that made it all the way to the NBA Finals.

The Independent UK

Wilt Chamberlain's 1972 finals jersey expected to draw more than $4 million at Sotheby's auction

Collectibles broker Sotheby’s expects Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 NBA Finals jersey to sell for more than $4 million in an upcoming auction

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How LeBron James’s Jersey Retirement Case Stacks Up to Other Lakers Legends

Here’s how the superstar forward’s L.A. career compares to the 12 Hall of Famers whose numbers have been retired by the iconic franchise.

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Kevin Durant Pinpoints Key Factor That Led to Heat’s Run to NBA Finals

The Heat’s hot shooting was not lost on the Suns star.

Newsroom.co.nz

The highs and lows of our Football Ferns

From trailblazing inaugural triumphs in the 1970s to a recent dearth of victories and goals, the Football Ferns have seen it all, writes Jeremy Ruane. Now they get to play in a FIFA World Cup at home.

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Matt Calkins: Can Bradley Beal trade help boost Kevin Durant's playoff credentials?

SEATTLE — I imagine if there were a poll asking Seattleites who their favorite NBA player was, Kevin Durant would top the list. Or if not — he'd at least poll higher here than he would in any other town — including those in the Bay Area, where he won…

Chicago Tribune

Why ‘Playoff Jimmy’ Butler adds more pressure for the Bulls to find success with Zach LaVine

CHICAGO — Although it once again didn’t end with a ring, the 2023 NBA playoffs added another chapter to the lore of ”Playoff Jimmy.”

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On this day: Banner 17 won; Len Bias drafted; Popeye Jones, Allan Ray born

On this day, the Boston Celtics won their 17th banner, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the 2008 NBA Finals.

Daily Mirror

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone aims dig at LeBron James after winning NBA Finals

Denver Nuggets Head Coach Mike Malone took a dig at LeBron James after the Denver Nuggets won the NBA Finals, became a secondary headline to the announcement of James' potential retirement.

Tribune News Service

Mavericks rival Dwyane Wade praises JJ Barea, discusses NBA Finals appearances vs. Dallas

DALLAS — "Haters are gonna say I shot 20 free throws."

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