The contenders articles
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Eurovision explained: A look at the music festival's origins, top contenders, and this year's controversy
Scores of musicians, hundreds of journalists and thousands of music fans have gathered in the Swedish city of Malmo, where the Eurovision Song Contest is building towards Saturday's exuberant, glitter-drenched final. But even Eurovision can’t escape the world’s divisions. Thousands of anti-Israel protesters are also expected in the city for demonstrations urging a cease-fire in the Gaza war and criticizing Israel’s participation in the contest. Here’s a guide to what Eurovision means, how it...
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Evaluating Top Win Contenders for Competitive Edition of Man o’ War Stakes
The Grade 2, $400,000 Man o’ War Stakes drew a field of nine this year, with five of the group having won or finished within inches of winning a similar graded stakes on grass in their most recent effort in North America. Read More
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NBA Finals MVP odds: Analyzing top contenders from Celtics, Pacers, Timberwolves and Mavericks
There's plenty of new blood to consider when looking at NBA Finals MVP odds. Two of the four teams that remain alive for an NBA championship...