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9:35 AM ET, February 8, 2023

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Jack Bantock / CNN:
Despite NFL future being up in the air, Aaron Rodgers wins Pebble Beach Pro-Am  —  Any chance of the Green Bay Packers lifting the Super Bowl this Sunday were dashed long ago, but Aaron Rodgers is still ending the season as a champion.  —  Playing alongside Canadian pro golf partner Ben Silverman …
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat trading Dedmon, second-round pick to Spurs for tax relief, roster space  —  MIAMI — The Miami Heat on Tuesday reached agreement to trade backup center Dewayne Dedmon and a 2028 second-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs for cash considerations.  —  The deal has not been finalized, with the Heat declining comment.
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's 3-point shooting continues to be a case of how low can you go  —  MIAMI — Typically, this is the time when the Miami Heat debate whether they will have one or even more participants invited to the All-Star Saturday 3-point contest, previously represented by players such as Duncan Robinson …
Discussion: Denver Post and Boston Herald
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat attention turns from scouting reports to medical reports amid break
Discussion: Denver Post
Kyle Goon / Orange County Register:
Lakers' LeBron James breaks Kareem's NBA career scoring record  —  LOS ANGELES — Pass first?  Not this night.  —  Not with nearly 20,000 eyes watching him in a packed, breathless Crypto.com Arena, and millions more watching at home.  They wanted LeBron James to shoot - clapped their hands and raised their voices.
Kristian Winfield / Chicago Tribune:
Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for package headlined by Spencer Dinwiddie  —  In the end, the Nets decided peace of mind is worth more than a championship.  —  The Nets traded All-Star starter Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks just two days after Irving requested a trade out of Brooklyn …
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Tim Reynolds / Daily News:
Kyrie Irving going from Nets to Mavericks in trade
Chicago Tribune:
Tax plan proposal filed in Springfield that could aid Bears' proposed Arlington Heights development  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 6  —  A rendering released by the Chicago Bears shows the view from the threshold of the proposed stadium of the Arlington Park entertainment district.
Discussion: Mercury News and Denver Post
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Caroline Kubzansky / Chicago Tribune:
Arlington Heights School District 214 considers lobbyist as talks of Bears move and tax deals heat up in Springfield  —  Arlington Heights-based school district officials may look at hiring a lobbyist as talks around possible tax deals for a proposed northwest suburban Chicago Bears stadium heat up in Springfield.
Discussion: Daily Herald
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
What's behind Mets owner Steve Cohen's record-setting spending  —  NEW YORK — Just outside the window of Steve Cohen's office at Citi Field, a crane peeks its neck high into the air, finishing preparations for the installation of the largest video board ever to grace a baseball stadium.
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Andre Drummond shows out in a 4th-quarter surge that cements a 128-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 28  —  Bulls center Andre Drummond (3) runs down the court after scoring against the Spurs during the fourth quarter on Feb. 6, 2023, at the United Center.
Robert Murray / FanSided:
MLB Insider: SF Giants agree to contract with veteran outfielder  —  The Giants, who have already signed Mitch Haniger and Michael Conforto, have agreed to sign a third veteran outfielder, sources say.  —  Outfielder Stephen Piscotty and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement …
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Fernando Tatis Jr. set to rejoin Padres after missed season  —  SAN DIEGO — Fernando Tatis Jr. spent his Friday out in the community, visiting children at a local elementary school and spending time with members of the United States Marine Corps as part of the San Diego Padres' goodwill tour throughout the city.
Discussion: The Athletic and Associated Press
 
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