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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Philadelphia 76ers]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[WNBA: Golden State Valkyries at Dallas Wings]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: St. John at Marquette]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Marquette Golden Eagles guard Kam Jones (1) shoots during the second half against the St. John's Red Storm at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Eamon Cassels, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feb 12, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA;  Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jordan Pagkalinawan, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Florida Atlantic at Memphis]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feb 23, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls forward Kaleb Glenn (1) reacts after a three point basket against the Memphis Tigers during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Eamon Cassels, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Iowa at Rutgers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feb 12, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) dribbles up court during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Eamon Cassels, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Playoffs-Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Eamon Cassels, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Miami Heat at Sacramento Kings]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jan 6, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) takes a jump shot during the third quarter against the Miami Heat at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jordan Pagkalinawan, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jan 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) celebrate a three-point basket made by Murray with an assist from Williamson during the first half against … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Frederick Okocha]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 13, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA;  Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (4) defends Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kenny Kluska]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Charlotte Hornets at New Orleans Pelicans]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 30, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, wearing street clothes and hat, smiles as his team gains a lead late during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Smoothie King Center. Man… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Daniel Benjamin, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Minnesota at Rutgers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 9, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) goes to the basket during the second half against Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Parker Fox (23) at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Ca… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jordan Pagkalinawan, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jan 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) handles the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Jordan Pagkalinawan, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Columbia at Rutgers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 30, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) and guard Dylan Harper (2) gesture to fans after being subbed out during the second half against the Columbia Lions at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: V… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Quenton S Albertie]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) celebrates his three point basket against the Miami Heat during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Eamon Cassels, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Eastern Washington at Washington State]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 21, 2024; Spokane, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Cedric Coward (0) makes an easy lay up against the Eastern Washington Eagles in the first half at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Eamon Cassels, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Final Four National Semifinal-Florida at Auburn]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) shoots the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Cre… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Eamon Cassels, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Finals-Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jun 16, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) looks to pass the ball by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second quarter in game five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Frederick Okocha]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Playoffs-Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Eamon Cassels, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Finals-Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jun 16, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrates during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers in game five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Ima… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Eamon Cassels, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Golden State Warriors at Milwaukee Bucks]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feb 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers pats guard Damian Lillard (0) in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Aaron J Zacharias]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: St. John at Rutgers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 17, 2024; Piscataway, NJ, USA;  Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Airious Bailey (4) celebrates with guard Dylan Harper (2) during a timeout in the second half against the St. John's Red Storm at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-I… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Frederick Okocha]]></image:caption>
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