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Sean Strickland walked into UFC three twenty eight as a massive underdog and walked out as the middleweight champion of the world. The man had an extraordinary week by any measure, reclaiming his title and silencing every analyst who counted him out before the opening bell even rang.
Meanwhile, the NBA Draft Lottery is front and center on Sunday, and the stakes could not be higher for Indiana. The Pacers carry a fourteen percent shot at the top pick in what many inside the organization are calling the most consequential lottery in franchise history. Washington also looms large, potentially setting an all-time record for number one selections if the ping pong balls fall their way.
And shifting to the diamond, the Cleveland Guardians are feeling good heading into Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota Twins, and a big reason why is the addition of catcher Patrick Bailey. Cleveland now boasts what many are calling the finest defensive catching duo in the entire sport, and that kind of depth behind the plate matters deep into a long season.
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