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Even before Monday’s opening tip, the basketball world was preparing for an epic series between the two favorites to take home the championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It wouldn’t be the first time Trump has thrown his influence behind reviving the buddy-cop franchise, which he has reportedly said is one of his favorites.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes came into the 2026 playoffs as the Eastern Conference’s prohibitive favorites to make the Stanley Cup Finals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Minutes earlier, the charismatic frontwoman of 4 Non Blondes had been laughing and smiling with her bandmates, performing new material and a pair of favorites including their 1993 hit “What’s Up?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The story about Bill and the birdie became one of his favorites.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey