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			<image:title><![CDATA[WNBA: New York Liberty at Washington Mystics]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[May 30, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots the ball over Washington Mystics forward Emily Engstler (21) in the second half at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Daniel Benjamin, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Basketball: Minnesota at Rutgers]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Playoffs-Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Playoffs-New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[May 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) is interviewed by Ernie Johnson after receiving the Larry Bird MVP Trophy  game six of the eastern conference finals against the New York Knicks for the 2025 NBA P… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Quenton S Albertie]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Frederick Okocha]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Draft Combine]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 15, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (1) drives to the basket while being defended by Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kayla Fonte]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 18, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) controls the ball while Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson (45) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kayla Fonte]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucks]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 26, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) drives for the basket around Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kayla Fonte]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Chicago Bulls at Utah Jazz]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 17, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA;  Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) brings the ball up the court during the second quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kenny Kluska]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Playoffs-Boston Celtics at New York Knicks]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) is helped off the court by after an injury in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs as New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) gestur… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Frederick Okocha]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucks]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jan 2, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after being fouled driving to the basket against the Brooklyn Nets in the first halfat Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kayla Fonte]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Playoffs-Boston Celtics at New York Knicks]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[May 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guards Miles McBride (2) and Jalen Brunson (11) sit on the bench in the closing minute of the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Pla… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Frederick Okocha]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NBA: Playoffs-Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers]]></image:title>
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