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White Sox clinch AL playoff berth after 324 losses over past 3 seasons
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Bob Pettit, NBA's first MVP and a 'true giant of the game,' dies at 93
Bob Pettit, who was named an All-Star in each of his 11 NBA seasons and was one of the greatest scorers and rebounders in league history, died, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame said Thursday.
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Cubs clinch second straight playoff berth with win over Marlins
The Chicago Cubs clinched their second straight postseason berth a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday.
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Presti: Not expecting OKC downturn despite offseason departures
Oklahoma City GM Sam Presti said the Thunder could be as good as past teams despite key offseason departures.
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49ers' Juszczyk fined for 'offensive' act of pretending to chug beer
The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 on Thursday for "engaging in offensive demonstrations."
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⚾ MLB Power Rankings: Where playoff contenders, hopefuls stand
The final days of the 2026 regular season are upon us -- and a number of races are coming down to the wire.
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Darnold aiming for Sunday return after briefly fearing for football future
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was limited Wednesday as he returned to practice after missing most of the first two games because of a glute injury.