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The NBA's new favorite move is less traveling, more time travel -- and it's nearly impossible to stop

Whether it's tapping the brakes after a 100 mph drive like Anthony Edwards, or going from slow to even slower like Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, the decel move and its variations are wreaking havoc on NBA defenders.

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Who were the best picks of the NFL draft? Miller's top 100, including 41 steals from Day 3

Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?

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Barnwell: Does trading up in draft actually work? What we can learn from 242 past deals

Trading up isn't simply a pass/fail conversation, but there often is a clear winner.

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The skipper swap heard 'round the world: What it means when a star manager leaves his longtime team

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