NBA fans did a double-take Wednesday night when they saw filmmaker Spike Lee appear on-screen of the 2020 virtual draft.
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Mike Trout becomes Angels’ all-time home run leader after hitting No. 300
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Authentic wins the 146th Kentucky Derby ahead of favorite Tiz the Law
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