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Thu May 2 2024

NFL's biggest instant-impact rookies in 2024: Top picks ahead of pack

Southern California Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Chicago Bears as the No. 1 pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza.

While teams prioritize taking the long-term view when it comes to the NFL draft, several rookies could be set up to provide instant returns in 2024.

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Caitlin Clark tries to dribble past Erica Wheeler on the first day of Indiana Fever training camp, April 28, 2024.

Fever vet may lose starting spot to Caitlin Clark. She's OK with that.

Erica Wheeler was a WNBA All-Star. Now, the Indiana Fever vet is embracing 'big sister' role as Caitlin Clark likely takes starting point guard job.

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Churchill Downs is celebrating the 150th year of the Kentucky Derby.

Derby allure endures despite troubled sport, Churchill Downs' iron grip

Now in its 150th year, the Derby is a tradition that seems to have only grown bigger, no matter the troubling circumstances around it.

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Brittney Griner smiles inside a defendants' cage during a July 2022 hearing at the Khimki Court in the town of Khimki outside Moscow.

Brittney Griner puts toughness, humanity on display in moving interview

Brittney Griner's humanity is on full display in her interview with ABC's Robin Roberts about her ordeal in Russia and upcoming book "Coming Home."

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Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams (18) and Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr.

NFL power rankings: Which teams are up, down after draft?

The NFL draft further shaped the offseason fortunes of some select teams, providing divergent outlooks for the start of the 2024 season.

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Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) skates off the ice after being hit by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo during the second period in Game 5.

Bad penalty costly as defending champs pushed to brink of elimination

Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo took an undisciplined penalty and it proved costly as the Stars beat the defending champions in Game 5.

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Ryan Garcia reportedly tested positive for a banned substance the weekend of his fight with Devin Haney.

Controversial boxer Ryan Garcia tests positive for banned substance

Ryan Garcia tested positive for a banned substance the weekend he defeated Devin Haney, according to multiple reports.

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Jayson Tatum and the Celtics will play either the Cavaliers or the Magic in the second round.

Celtics KO Heat, but that's nothing to celebrate. They must make deep run.

The Celtics have eliminated the depleted Heat. It's not worth celebrating. It's just the required first step for a team with NBA title aspirations.

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Beekeeper Matt Hilton threw out the ceremonial first pitch after removing a swarm of bees on the home plate net delaying the start of the game between the Dodgers and the Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix on April 30, 2024.

'Bee guy' who saved D-backs game to get trading card, ticket promotion

Matt Hilton, the specialist who removed a swarm of bees at Chase Field, is getting a Topps trading card. The team is also offering a ticket promotion.

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Canelo Alvarez speaks to media during a press conference on March 19.

Canelo Alvarez, Oscar De La Hoya let profanity fly in heated war of words

Oscar De La Hoya provokes Canelo Alvarez into heated, profanity-laced exchange during final press conference before Alvarez's fight vs. Jaime Munguia.

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