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Is the College Football Playoff Going to Recreate the BCS' Formulaic Approach?
Everything old (and hated) could be new again (and hated).
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The Astrology of the 2025 NBA Finals
We once again look to the stars — and maybe a few numbers, too — to explain this championship-worthy Thunder-Pacers matchup.
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The Leafs Are Blowing This. (Of Course They Are.)
Once up 2-0 on the defending champs, Toronto's blowout loss Wednesday has pushed them to the brink.
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What Game 1 Upsets Did to the Thunder, Celtics and Cavs’ NBA Title Chances
And do I have jinxing powers previously unseen in the history of the universe?
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A Brief History of Toronto Maple Leaf Playoff Choke Jobs
Toronto keeps inventing new ways to lose in the playoffs. And if they blow a 3-0 lead to Ottawa, it will be their most on-brand collapse yet.
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Can the L.A. Kings Finally Get Their Revenge on the Oilers?
With a 2-0 series lead, the Kings are close to ending their historic playoff losing streak against Edmonton... but they're not out of the woods quite…
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Atlanta Is Where Opponents Forget How to Miss
The city has long been under a kind of sports curse, but now it’s getting weird — even by Atlanta standards.
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The Rockies Have Their Worst Coors Field Hangover Yet
The Colorado Rockies have always played their best baseball at home in Denver.
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