Knicks coaches didn't get rings on banner night; MSG staff received phishing email: Sources  —  NEW YORK — To the untrained eye, it looked like a lovely moment for the New York Knicks coaches.  —  One by one, the coaches, in their white coaching pullover sweatshirts, were handed black boxes …

Dodgers ‘fully expect’ Shohei Ohtani to remain two-way player, pitch in 2027  —  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to remain a two-way player and pitch for the team in 2027, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Wednesday.

The Luka Dončić debate: Is the Lakers star underrated?  'It's greatness fatigue'  —  LOS ANGELES — The Luka Dončić discussion among the fans and media is one thing.  —  The Los Angeles Lakers star has been a lightning rod for criticism from that crowd for nearly a decade now …

How Marlins will fill their payroll if there's a salary floor.  And hot stove news  —  A six-pack of Marlins notes on a Thursday:  —  ▪ The Marlins finished the season with a $100.2 million payroll, including $18 million in player benefits, a figure that places them ahead …

Jadon Sancho offered cut-price contract by Getafe  —  La Liga side would pay former Man Utd winger just over £10,000 each week, a massive cut from his £250,000-a-week days at Old Trafford  —  Jadon Sancho has formally been offered a contract until the end of the season by Spanish club Getafe …

MLB's lockout is coming.  Before it arrives, baseball insiders expect a free-agent frenzy  —  LOS ANGELES — The Major League Baseball calendar contains a period of purgatory this winter.  On Dec. 1, after years of saber-rattling and months of performative proposals, the 30 owners will lock out the players and shut down the sport.

Grading the 2026 Mets: What letter did David Stearns receive?  —  If this were college, the Mets would have flunked out by the second semester.  —  Despite some encouraging bright spots, this past season was mostly one to forget — marked by high expectations that were quashed weeks …

Rays opt for Nick Martinez to open World Series vs. Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE — In a bit of a curveball, the Tampa Bay Rays will start Nick Martinez, not staff ace Drew Rasmussen, in Game 1 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, manager Kevin Cash announced Thursday.

Kansas City Royals set for a busy offseason.  What are the top priorities?  —  Key Takeaways  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Royals plan aggressive bullpen moves after a 5.07 ERA ranked second-worst.  — Kansas City also seeks a starter to deepen a rotation hit by injuries.

Kurt Suzuki out as Angels manager; interim GM John Mozeliak won't return in 2027  —  The Los Angeles Angels will be looking for a new manager and general manager for the 2027 season.  —  After just one season, Kurt Suzuki will not be returning as manager after the Angels lost 100 games …

Fabian Hurzeler would cost record fee with no release clause in Brighton contract  —  Exclusive: German coach admired by Manchester United but hiring him would be a complicated and expensive operation  —  Fabian Hurzeler does not have a release clause in his Brighton contract …

The pitching plan and offensive disappearance that led to the Guardians' ALCS demise  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Cleveland Guardians left themselves susceptible to hand-wringing, to first-guessing, second-guessing and third-guessing about pitching strategies, about their refusal to call upon Tanner Bibee …