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Rory McIlroy takes swipe at Greg Norman after returning to winning ways

Rory McIlroy mocked Greg Norman after winning his first title of the year on Sunday. The Northern Irishman’s comments summed up the divisiveness and civil war at the top of the male game, but also highlighted the potential for the traditional tours to hit back against the Saudi rebel circuit.

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Oklahoma Sooners beat Virginia Tech Hokies in NCAA baseball super regional, advance to CWS

OU earned an 11-2 win over No. 4 Virginia Tech in the Blacksburg Super Regional to advance to its first College World Series since 2010.

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Marcus Smart, Celtics react to Steph Curry’s legendary Game 4 performance

There’s no denying the greatness that is Steph Curry, especially if you’re playing against him.

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Former No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins thriving with Warriors in NBA Finals

Golden State wouldn’t have left Boston with a 107-97 victory if Wiggins didn’t have the tremendous Game 4 he did.

     

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LEADING OFF: Braves, Phils keep winning, Melvin out

Ozzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves have won 10 straight going into their home game against Pittsburgh while rookie Bryson Stott and the Phillies have a nine-game winning streak as they host Arizona. The Milwaukee Brewers won 10 in a row and the Boston Red Sox won nine straight through June 17, 1978, and the Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals both won nine in a row through Sept. 5, 2004. The World Series champion Braves are on their longest winning streak since they took 14 in a row in 2013.

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Yankees rout Cubs, 18-4, to sweep series

NEW YORK — Matt Carpenter got a chance to play Sunday when Gleyber Torres came down with a stomach illness. Like he did when he arrived at the visitors clubhouse in Tampa after signing with the Yankees and was rushed into the lineup, the veteran infielder made the most of the opportunity. He had three hits, including two home runs, and drove in seven runs in the Yankees 18-4 blowout of the …

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Steve Kerr on Andrew Wiggins: He’s taken a leap in these Playoffs

Kerith Burke: Kerr on Wiggins showing more emotion: “He’s a very mild-mannered guy, but he’s taken a leap in these playoffs in terms of his impact on the game defensively.” Kerr notes Wiggs’ 16 rebs in game four. “The biggest thing is he’s a two-way …

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NBA trade value: See where Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons rank among the most valuable players

HoopsHype ranked the trade value of the top 100 players in the NBA and three Brooklyn Nets made the list.

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Former No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins thriving with Warriors in NBA Finals

Golden State wouldn’t have left Boston with a 107-97 victory if Wiggins didn’t have the tremendous Game 4 he did.

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Avalanche, Lightning to face off in 2022 Stanley Cup Final

The 2022 Stanley Cup Final will begin Wednesday, June 15 in Colorado.

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