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Franz Wagner after statement Game 1 win: “We belong here”
As the eighth seed on the Eastern Conference bracket, the Orlando Magic and 24-year-old Franz Wagner command an away win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons.
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Knicks hopes Anunoby shakes off injury, Anthony Edwards remains questionable
OG Anunoby and Anthony Edwards must overcome injury designations to support the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks and Denver ...
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Nadir Hifi sets his sights on the NBA: “I’m ready”
After his rapid rise in the EuroLeague, 23-year-old Nadir Hifi declares his intent to pursue an NBA career.
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Franz Wagner lifts Magic in Detroit, Thunder dominate playoff opener
The Orlando Magic and 24-year-old Franz Wagner prevail over the Detroit Pistons for a 1-0 lead in the opening round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google.
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Jokic and Wemby lead race for NBA year-end awards
European players with Serbia’s Nikola Jokic and France’s Victor Wembanyama dominate the reveal of the NBA award finalists.
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How Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in an 'old school battle'
Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy discuss how "two top players" in Erling Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in Manchester City's 2-1 victory agai...
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How Gibbs-White made a 'huge difference' in Forest's win against Burnley
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy discusses how Vítor Pereira's half-time changes "benefitted" Morgan Gibbs-White as the England international made a "huge difference"...
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How Liverpool's improved creative play helped them beat Everton
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy analyses how Liverpool's performance "got better" from a "creative" and "footballing aspect" as The Reds secured a 2-1 victory at Eve...
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How Liverpool's creative play improved for the Merseyside Derby
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy analyses how Liverpool's performance "got better" from a "creative" and "footballing aspect" as The Reds secured a 2-1 victory at Eve...
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Rooney and Murphy predict Premier League title outcome
Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy discuss Arsenal and Manchester City's remaining fixtures in the Premier League title race and have their say on who...
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Arsenal travel to Manchester City, and there's a Merseyside derby.
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'By chance or choice, they have clicked' - why Man City will be champions
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains why he thinks Manchester City will beat Arsenal to the Premier League title.
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Arsenal & Chelsea keen on Bergvall - Monday's gossip
Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs interested in Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall, while Paris St-Germain hold talks with Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli.
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Coventry's Lampard and Boro's Hackney win at EFL Awards
Coventry boss Frank Lampard and Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney are named the EFL Championship manager and player of the season.
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Arsenal & Chelsea keen on Bergvall - Monday's gossip
Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs interested in Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall, while Paris St-Germain hold talks with Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli.
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Will lack of a ruthless match-winner cost Arsenal the title?
Arsenal's lack of killer instinct is looking like it could damage their chance of a first league title in 22 years.
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Will Arsenal's lack of a ruthless matchwinner cost Arsenal the title?
Arsenal's lack of killer instinct is looking like it could damage their chance of a first league title in 22 years.
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Hits & Misses: Old greats step up for Liverpool, Villa set up perfect season finish
Hits & Misses: Old greats step up for Liverpool, Villa set up perfect season finish.
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Bayern beat Stuttgart to seal 35th Bundesliga title
Bayern Munich come from behind to secure a 4-2 victory against Stuttgart and win their 35th German Bundesliga title with four games to spare.
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Arteta must prove he won't be remembered as Arsenal's 'nearly man'
Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta may still have a season of glory - but must prove they are not 'nearly men' after Manchester City loss, says chief football writer Phil M...
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