Kevin Durant: Contrary to initial claim, I wanted to be No. 1 pick over Greg Oden in 2007 draft

In 2007, there was genuine debate about whether the Trail Blazers should draft Greg Oden over Kevin Durant with the No. 1 pick. Durant said he didn’t care whether he went No. 1 or No. 2 to the SuperSonics. Of course, Portland took Oden – the more-popular, though hardly unanimous, choice – and Oden fizzled […]

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Devils among early-season surprises, thanks to great goaltending

Both Cory Schneider and Keith Kinkaid have been excellent.

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After just three games, Nakladal cut loose by ‘Canes

Stopgap solution never panned out.

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Blues ‘need to get that competitive nature back’ after ugly road swing

And it began with a good practice on Monday.

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Phil Jackson says he’s not frustrated by amount of Knicks’ triangle usage, not eying Lakers job

As long as Phil Jackson’s Knicks continue to struggle, we’re going to hear the same questions: Is the triangle working? Will he leave for the Lakers? Jackson, in a Q&A with Jackie MacMullan of ESPN: JM: There have been reports you are frustrated that (Knicks coach) Jeff Hornacek isn’t employing the triangle offense enough. Is […]

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With new arena needed, Flames trying to mend relationship with city

The Saddledome will become the NHL's most outdated rink when the Red Wings move into new digs next season.

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NBA Power Rankings Week 4: Clippers climb into top spot

The Cavaliers are second, followed by the Warriors, Raptors, and Hawks.

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