The NBA’s top defense stymied the MVP and the defending champs … until it didn’t. Here’s how Minnesota fell dangerously behind in one of this postseason’s most intriguing chess matches.
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While head coach Sean McVay did not have an update on quarterback Matthew Stafford's future with the Rams at his end-of-season news conference, he said he hoped there would be clarity "sooner than later" this offseason. Read More
Duke and Alabama rise in the latest edition as SEC teams shift up and down the board. Read More
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UConn coach Dan Hurley owned up to berating an official during Tuesday's win after he was caught on camera telling them "don't turn your back on me, I'm the best coach in the f---ing sport." Read More
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