2023 MLB farm system rankings: Kiley McDaniel on all 30 teams  —  Now that we have ranked the top 100 prospects in MLB heading into the 2023 season, let's turn our attention to how all 30 farm systems stack up.  —  Spoiler alert: You'll notice the same teams that have the best prospects …

Prosecutors drop charges against Cincinnati Bengal Joe Mixon but refiling is ‘possible’  —  Sharon Coolidge Kelsey ConwayCincinnati Enquirer  —  A Hamilton County judge dismissed a warrant for Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon, which had alleged he threatened a woman with a gun during a road rage incident Jan. 21.

Robert Kraft tells CNN he wants Tom Brady to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot  —  New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told CNN on Thursday that he wants Tom Brady to sign a one-day contract and officially retire as a Patriot.  —  “Not only do I want it, our fans are clamoring for it,” Kraft said.

Knicks escape with a 106-104 victory against surging Heat without Jalen Brunson  —  Not even facial recognition could see that coming.  —  Without an ill and inactive Jalen Brunson, the Knicks held off the surging Miami Heat despite bumbling and stumbling through the final minute of a 106-104 victory at MSG.

Magic enter matchup at Timberwolves more confident after series with 76ers  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Considering the quality of the opponent, the Orlando Magic have had a strong start to their four-game road trip.  —  The Magic (20-32) split their mini-series with the 76ers in Philadelphia …

ASK IRA: What does playing Udonis Haslem over Dewayne Dedmon say about Heat roster?  —  Q: At this point I think Malik Allen is ahead of Dewayne Dedmon in the Heat's power rotation.  Why throw the team under the bus to carry this grudge?  - Ray, Deerfield Beach.

USC's Vincent Iwuchukwu steps up in win over Washington State  —  With Joshua Morgan sidelined by a foot injury, the center plays a career-high 22 minutes, blocks four shots and adds a transition dunk with 37 seconds left to help the Trojans close out an 80-70 victory

Kodai Senga also had iffy physical before Mets' Carlos Correa saga  —  MORE FROM:  —  New Mets pitcher Kodai Senga throws 100 mph and has a forkball so good it's called a “ghost” pitch, he has a career 2.59 ERA and five rings in Japan before age 30.  Yet, with a $75 million deal …

Red Sox manager Alex Cora bragged about 2017 Astros cheating scandal, according to new book, ‘Winning Fixes Everything’  —  New book details how Cora was nearly fired with the Astros in '17  —  Alex Cora was nearly fired as bench coach for the Astros before he became the Red Sox manager …

Twins appear content to keep Max Kepler with the season rapidly approaching  —  Whereas it seemed like a strong possibility two months ago, the probability of the Twins trading Max Kepler has been significantly reduced.  Even with a roster full of similar players, the Twins appear content to keep Kepler.

Dodgers' Stan Kasten: Cutting Trevor Bauer ‘right decision’  —  LOS ANGELES — Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said the organization's principal decision-makers were “unanimous” in their choice to release Trevor Bauer, expressing confidence that the team “made the right decision.”

Shorthanded Nets lose, 139-96, after Celtics never looked back from 30-point 1st quarter lead  —  For the shorthanded Nets, there might be a recipe to win shorthanded against 25 of the NBA's other 29 teams.  —  It's talent, however, that gets a team over the hump against those legitimate championship contenders.