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12:55 PM ET, March 7, 2023

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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat give it their best shot in 130-128 comeback victory over Hawks  —  MIAMI — So this is what it looks like when the 3-pointers are falling, the bench is contributing and the fight doesn't wane.  —  And so, from 15 down early Monday night, the Miami Heat followed the fight of their leader …
Discussion: Denver Post
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Winderman's view: Heat bench with needed burst when needed most  —  MIAMI — Observations and other notes of interest from Monday night's 130-128 victory over the Atlanta Hawks:  — Erik Spoelstra went out of his way to keep Caleb Martin in reserve in this one.  — As if he knew what was needed.
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Adebayo, Herro power Heat to needed rebound in 117-109 victory over Hawks
Discussion: Mercury News
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's furious late scramble falls short on Randle 3-pointer, as Knicks escape 122-120
Discussion: New York Post, Mercury News and Newsday
Mark W. Sanchez / New York Post:
Jose Quintana injury presents Mets with first challenge  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — After a fairly healthy first few weeks of camp, the Mets have encountered their first injury obstacle.  —  They will find out soon how large the obstacle will be — but it appears to be sizable.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Jose Quintana leaves spring game with side tightness, withdraws from World Baseball Classic  —  JUPITER, Fla. — The Mets completed nearly three weeks of spring training without any injuries.  But at the start of the third weekend, they lost two starting pitchers in David Peterson and Jose Quintana …
Chicago Tribune:
Cactus League report: Miguel Amaya working his way back for Cubs, and remembering White Sox broadcaster Dave Wills  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 49  —  Cubs manager David Ross stops to chat with the media at Sloan Park on Feb. 28, 2023.  (E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune)
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Chris Perkins / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' priority in free agency should be running back  —  I've said this before, and I'll continue to say it — the quickest way for the Dolphins to make Tua Tagovailoa a better quarterback is getting him a strong running game.  —  The Dolphins took a major step in making Tagovailoa …
Discussion: Mercury News
Gabrielle Starr / Orange County Register:
Justin Turner leaves spring training game after getting hit in head by pitch  —  A terrifying moment in Monday's Red Sox spring training game  —  Monday's Red Sox-Tigers game began with a terrifying moment in the bottom of the first inning.  —  Batting third in the lineup …
Patrick Mooney / The Athletic:
Are Cubs done in free agency?  How the team is shaping up on the pitching side  —  MESA, Ariz. — It sort of became a running joke around the Baltimore Orioles whenever Brandon Hyde would mention his years with the Chicago Cubs.  As the farm director for Theo Epstein's front office and a member …
Paul Gutierrez / ESPN:
Las Vegas makes pitch to Athletics with ‘a better opportunity’  —  LAS VEGAS — While the Oakland Athletics mull the possibility of moving to Southern Nevada, Las Vegas baseball officials insist the gaming capital is ready to take on a Major League Baseball franchise.
Janis Carr / Orange County Register:
Paul George, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers past Grizzlies  —  Big games from stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard propelled the Clippers in a 4th quarter comeback  —  LOS ANGELES — Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said that if a few bounces in recent games had favored the Clippers …
Fiifi Frimpong / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Carlos Rodon allows two homers in spring debut, Aaron Boone gives look at regular season rotation  —  Manager Aaron Boone was forced to pull his newly-signed ace Carlos Rodon in Sunday's 10-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves.  Rodon allowed two homers in 2+ innings of work in his spring debut with the Yankees.
Discussion: Newsday
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets Notebook: Mark Vientos homers twice, David Peterson to get X-rays on foot  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Mark Vientos wanted in on the action.  —  One of the Mets' most heralded prospects in camp this year, Vientos has long been known for his power at the plate but it was two other prospects …
Tarek Fattal / Daily News:
Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyger Campbell lead UCLA past Arizona in Pac-12 finale  —  UCLA celebrated its 25th straight home win on Senior Night, but lost Jaylen Clark to injury.  —  Show Caption  —  of  —  Expand  —  LOS ANGELES — It was a night to remember for five UCLA seniors.
 
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