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Updated Sep 16, 2026, 6:07 p.m. · 8 stories

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   Aaron Donald joins other notable names to return from extended absence

   Aaron Donald is returning to the Rams after stepping away from the game -- and he's not the first sports star to come back from a lengthy break.

   ESPN · Aug 30, 1:18 p.m. · Open story

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   'What are we doing here?' Why Windy isn't buying Barkley's LeBron GOAT take

   'What are we doing here?' Why Windy isn't buying Barkley's LeBron GOAT take

   ESPN · Jul 27, 9:32 a.m. · Open story

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   Giannis Antetokounmpo latest athlete to suit up far from where they became stars

   Giannis Antetokounmpo wearing a uniform that's not the Milwaukee Bucks' doesn't quite feel right? It wouldn't be the first time.

   ESPN · Jun 22, 9:00 p.m. · Open story

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   Thunderdogs: OKC not playoff favorites for first time in 34 games

   It has been two years and 34 games since the Oklahoma City Thunder have been underdogs in the playoffs, but that streak is in jeopardy as the Spurs opened as favorites Friday.

   ESPN · May 22, 4:42 p.m. · Open story

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   Stephen A. has some words for LeBron over MJ GOAT debate

   Stephen A. Smith reacts to LeBron James' take on the GOAT debate between himself and Michael Jordan.

   ESPN · Apr 30, 12:39 p.m. · Open story

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   McMenamin: LeBron hopes he made MJ proud wearing No. 23

   Dave McMenamin details a conversation he had with LeBron James about Michael Jordan.

   ESPN · Apr 30, 12:42 p.m. · Open story

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   Kobe Bryant and the secret history of the black mamba

   In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.

   ESPN · Feb 26, 4:03 a.m. · Open story

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   How the 'Black Mamba' brand connects two NBA legends

   ESPN's Baxter Holmes shares the untold story of how Kobe Bryant's "Black Mamba" nickname started with Michael Jordan.

   ESPN · Feb 25, 3:50 a.m. · Open story

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