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KNOW THIS
Picking against the Heat might be crazy because Le-Bron James is still the best player on the planet, but I have a strong suspicion the Spurs are going to win the NBA title. I wouldn't be surprised if they did it in five games.
WATCH THIS
It still seems weird to have the Twins and Brewers playing in the middle of the week instead of a weekend. This is the second of two games in Milwaukee before the series shifts to Target Field for a pair. 7 p.m., FSN.
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"The command, dominance, changing speeds and location of either side of the plate that Phil Hughes throws could easily land him as our starting pitcher in the local All Star game."
— blackarts commenting on startribune.com.
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2day's dose of love
Recently spotted: Boston
Celtics PG Rajon Rondo told reporters Monday that he didn't try to make a sales pitch to Kevin Love when the two met in Boston this weekend.
Collin Morikawa part of 4-way tie for the lead at Hilton Head. Scottie Scheffler lurks 3 shots back
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. heads into playoffs against Lakers after trying week for family
Jameson Taillon comes off the injured list and pitches Cubs to 8-3 win, dropping Marlins to 4-16
Timberwolves defense would benefit from a better offense
