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2 days ago | 
sportingnews.com | David Suggs |Commanders fan |Marvin Gaye
Cooper Flagg figures to be the most notable storyline of this year's NBA Draft. The Duke alum is one of the most highly-touted prospects in recent memory, a two-way phenom expected to impress from the moment he steps on the NBA floor. Flagg's name has generated a lot of buzz over the past few years. Much of that has centered around his on-court prowess. Some have revolved around other parts of his life, from his family tree to his endorsements.
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2 days ago | 
sportingnews.com | David Suggs |Commanders fan |Marvin Gaye
On Wednesday, the White Sox announced they had banned a fan who taunted Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte. Soon after, the MLB stated that the heckler was no longer welcome at any MLB ballpark. The incident took place the day before. Marte slugged a home run in the first inning. In the bottom of the seventh, he was in tears, with Geraldo Perdomo and manager Torey Lovullo stepping in to console the NL MVP hopeful while standing on the mound. Here's what you need to know.
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2 days ago | 
sportingnews.com | David Suggs |Commanders fan |Marvin Gaye
The hockey season just ended. The drama has not. It's easy to seek a reprieve from the organized chaos that is the NHL postseason. Unfortunately, that's not how hockey's greatest competition operates. Free agency is just around the corner, offering an opportunity for some of the sport's biggest names to land eye-watering contracts -- be that with their current sides or other ones hoping to make a splash.
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3 days ago | 
sportingnews.com | David Suggs |Commanders fan |Marvin Gaye
Hibernation started in the NBA world upon the conclusion of the NBA Finals, but have no fear — there are still plenty of spectacles to keep tabs on across the basketball world. Chief among them is the 2025 NBA Draft, a production that promises to motivate some and break down others. This year's draft really begins with pick No. 3, after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are expected to go Nos. 1 and 2 to the Mavericks and Spurs, respectively. Beyond that, it's anyone's guess what the order will be.
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3 days ago | 
sportingnews.com | David Suggs |Commanders fan |Marvin Gaye
Being an unheralded recruiting prospect isn't necessarily a death sentence. Many an NBA player has overcome the odds to become a positive contributor at the next level. Steve Nash, CJ McCollum, and Jalen Williams all made notable impacts for their sides despite failing to receive the glitz and glamor of some of their draft counterparts. The 2025 NBA Draft should present additional players with that opportunity.
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3 days ago | 
sportingnews.com | David Suggs |Commanders fan |Marvin Gaye
The first two picks of the 2025 NBA Draft appear firm. The remaining 58? That's anyone's guess. Seventy-two hours after the completion of the 2025 NBA season, a new class of youngsters will make its leap. The top of the draft board features a host of notable names, none more than Cooper Flagg, the presumptive No. 1 pick. Flagg should fit nicely into a Dallas side still bursting with quality talent, including Anthony Davis, Naji Marshall and Dereck Lively.
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3 days ago | 
sportingnews.com | David Suggs |Commanders fan |Marvin Gaye
The NBA Draft is one of the most compelling events in the sports calendar, replete with all the spills, thrills and dramatics present in a Roman tragicomedy. There are tears. There are jeers. And there is carnage, all contained within two captivating rounds. It's easy to see why it's become a favorite for those still fixated for NBA action after the conclusion of the Finals.
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3 days ago | 
sportingnews.com | David Suggs |Commanders fan |Marvin Gaye
The NBA Draft is one of the most compelling events in the sports calendar, replete with all the spills, thrills and dramatics present in a Roman tragicomedy. There are tears. There are jeers. And there is carnage, all contained within two captivating rounds. It's easy to see why it's become a favorite for those still fixated for NBA action after the conclusion of the Finals.
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4 days ago | 
sportingnews.com | David Suggs |Commanders fan |Marvin Gaye
Kevin Durant continues to fend off Father Time. The 17-year veteran enjoyed a turbulent three-year spell with the Suns, struggling to mount postseason success on a poorly constructed roster. He'll get another bite at the cherry in Houston: the Rockets ended his nightmarish stint in the Valley of the Sun on Sunday, sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and a cadre of draft picks to Phoenix in exchange for the four-time scoring champion. Durant will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when his career ends.
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4 days ago | 
sportingnews.com | David Suggs |Commanders fan |Marvin Gaye
David Suggs • The Valley of the Sun didn't prove the most friendly confines for Kevin Durant. The former Suns standout impressed across three seasons with the Suns, his scoring chops and isolation gravity pairing well with fellow standout Devin Booker. And yet, those efforts resulted in precious few wins for Durant, Booker and Phoenix.
