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Anonymous MLB player poll: Shohei Ohtani? Bobby Witt Jr.? Here’s who players love watching most It is indeed June, which means it's once again time for The Athletic's annual MLB Player Poll.

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MLB players make it clear they don’t want to play for the A’s, but which managers, teams do they like?

Dennis Lin215

For NBA coaches, every game is casual Friday. Will suits ever return to the sideline?

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MLB players on the impact of sports betting on fan interactions: 'People suck, dude"

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Scottie Scheffler is now an elite putter — that's a problem for the rest of golf

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Rockets, Timberwolves, Mavericks deny Knicks' asks to talk to coachesJaylen Brown undergoes knee surgery, not expected to affect training campEight female athletes appeal House settlement,

claiming Title IX was ignoredScottie Scheffler says he deleted Venmo account due to bettors' requestsColorado Avalanche's Cale Makar wins second Norris Trophy as top NHL defensemanU.S. group

including Jimmy Butler expected to make offer for stake in Crystal PalaceAngel Reese’s ‘crown is heavy,’ Sky's Ariel Atkins says, calls for respectPodcaster Alex Cooper accuses ex-BU coach

Nancy Feldman of sexual harassmentNBA FinalsLIVELive updates from 2025 NBA Finals Game 3 between Thunder, Pacers Follow live as the 2025 NBA Finals shifts to Indiana with the Pacers and

Thunder tied 1-1 in the series

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Tyrese Haliburton has shot at Indiana sports immortality, but an NBA ring will offer peace

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Thunder’s stay-or-switch mentality a key to slowing Pacers’ high-octane offense

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MJ, LeBron ... SGA? How the OKC star's playoff run has him on track with the greats

Sam Amick139

The history of the NBA Finals patch and why it moved from the front of jerseys to the back

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In Game 2, Thunder flex depth around their superstar. They'll need that to continue

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Stanley Cup FinalLowetide: Why are Oilers having trouble playing their game vs. Panthers? Through three games, the Oilers have yet to join the series against Florida offensively.

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Stanley Cup checklist: How do Devils stack up to Panthers and Oilers?

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The Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett show just keeps rolling, much to the Panthers' advantage

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For Connor McDavid and the Oilers, a new 'dig in' moment arrives: 'It's coming'

Chris Johnston156

The road to the Stanley Cup Final: Ranking the 14 playoff series that got us here

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Sam Bennett's next contract and the price of playoff pedigree

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U.S. OpenLook, but hope to don't touch: Oakmont's church pew bunker helps give the course its bite The church pews — 13, long grassy tufts which act as islands within a seemingly endless pit

of sand — were never part of the original design

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What to know about Oakmont’s top contenders

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'Compliments of Mr. Fownes': The tall tale that tells all you need to know about Oakmont

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U.S. Open 2025 big board: Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and other favorites, ranked

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U.S. Open long shots, sleepers and prop picks: Why Henley, Griffin have value

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Why Scottie Scheffler won't (but most likely will) win the U.S. Open

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Discover MoreOne year from a home World Cup, USMNT with fanfare has fear of being a flop Instead of hitting its stride at the perfect moment, the potential-filled USMNT is wobbling toward

the World Cup it's cohosting

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2025 NHL Staff Mock Draft 2.0: Schaefer goes No. 1, but where do the rest land?

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From celebrity general manager to traditional riser, 4 types of college football GMs

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How the Orioles could approach the trade deadline, plus more MLB notes

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What does a five-and-a-half-hour French Open final do to players' bodies and minds?

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Roger Federer's commencement speech wasn't just a viral moment. It was masterful

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World Cup SoccerWorld Cup 2026, one year to go: What still needs to be sorted? Visas, travel bans, transport costs, security and relationships with the government - there is a lot to

consider a year out

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The Athletic FC: World Cup 2026 - What you need to know with a year to go

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Welcome to America, the ATM of world soccer

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Club World Cup Fantasy: How does the game work and what are the best strategies for success?

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FIFA revenues projected to surpass $10bn with 2026 World Cup

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World Cup 2026: Who's qualified, who's struggling and which underdogs have a shot at glory?

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Transfer Window LatestThe Transfer DealSheet: The latest on your club and their plans this summer window Welcome to the second edition of The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet for the summer

2025 transfer window

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City close to agreement for Rosenborg midfielder Nypan

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Sane to leave Bayern, agrees three-year Galatasaray deal

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Man City confirm Reijnders signing ahead of Club World Cup

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Chelsea omit Petrovic from CWCW squad, Paez to join Strasbourg on loan

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Liverpool and Leverkusen in final stages of Wirtz transfer negotiations

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