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Buyer beware: NFL draft's 11 biggest boom-or-bust prospects

North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) stiff arms Clemson Tigers linebacker Trenton Simpson (22) during the second quarter of the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium.

There's significant risk and reward to several players in the 2024 NFL draft, including quarterback Drake Maye and pass rusher Chop Robinson.

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Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis (27) tackles New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook during an Oct. 8, 2023 game at Empower Field at Mile High.

NFL uniform power rankings: Do Broncos, Jets rise with new looks?

The Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans and New York Jets are revamping their uniforms for the 2024 NFL season.

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Qwan'tez Stiggers of the Toronto Argonauts buckles up his chin strip before going on to the the field against the Ottawa Redblacks at BMO Field on August 13, 2023 in Toronto, Canada.

He never played college football. Now, he's on verge of NFL dream.

Qwan'tez Stiggers never played a down of college football, but the cornerback is likely to be picked in the 2024 NFL draft after a few detours.

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Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees argues with home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt in the first inning during the game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on April 22, 2024 in New York City.

Umpire ejects Yankees manager for behavior of fan heckler, won't apologize

Home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt shared his thoughts about the viral ejection of New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Monday.

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Oklahoma's Oklahoma's Caleb Williams (13) and Spencer Rattler (7) warm up before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the TCU Horned Frogs at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma, on Oct. 16, 2021.

Caleb Williams was 'so angry' backing up Spencer Rattler at Oklahoma

Potential No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams looked back on his freshman season at Oklahoma on a recent podcast, including battling Spencer Rattler.

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Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone returned Monday after missing 26 games with a lacerated spleen.

NHL playoffs early winners, losers: Stone scores, Islanders collapse

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone booed after returning from injury. Islanders blow great chance to tie series with Hurricanes.

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Jamal Murray reacts after his game-winning buzzer-beater against the Lakers.

Nuggets win thriller vs. Lakers on last-second buzzer-beater

Jamal Murray hit a step-back jumper as time expired, and the host Denver Nuggets rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Julio Rodriguez walks back to the Mariners dugout after striking out in an April 16 game against the Reds. Through his first 22 games, Rodriguez has only three extra-base hits and no home runs, while slugging .310.

Navigating an awful April of slumping sluggers, ailing arms

It's been a rough start to 2024 for several MLB stars. Could the baseball be playing a role? What's the best way to overcome so many pitcher injuries?

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Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) is congratulated by center Jack Drury (18) and center Jordan Staal (11) after his third-period goal against the New York Islanders during the third period.

WATCH: Islanders' collapse includes giving up 2 goals in 9 seconds

The Carolina Hurricanes rallied for a 3-0 deficit to beat the New York Islanders 5-3 in Game 2 for a 2-0 series lead.

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Apr 22, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) shoots the ball as Philadelphia 76ers guard Buddy Hield (17) defends during the first half during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Knicks go up 2-0 after Sixers blow 5-point lead in final minute of Game 2

The Knicks ended the game on an 8-0 run to spoil Philadelphia's upset bid in New York and take a 2-0 lead over the Sixers in their first-round series.

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