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Jill Martin / CNN:
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.
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Associated Press:
Tom Brady retires from the NFL, insisting this time it's for good — TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement. — Brady — the most successful quarterback in NFL history, and one of the greatest athletes in team sports …
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
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.
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Keith Law / The Athletic:
MLB farm system rankings: Keith Law ranks all 30 teams on prospects, Dodgers stay No. 1 — As part of my prospect rankings, I rank all 30 major-league teams' farm systems, with a brief explanation of why they're in this order — although I think you'll get an even clearer picture of each …
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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
Top 100 MLB prospects for 2023, according to Kiley McDaniel — The start of spring training is just around the corner, and that means it is time for an annual rite of passage ahead of the new MLB season: ranking the top 100 prospects in baseball. — The top of this year's list is ruled …
Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
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 …
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Jacque Vaughn's plan without Kevin Durant is working — Jacque Vaughn stuck to the plan, and the Nets are reaping the benefits. — Immediately after Kevin Durant went down with an MCL sprain on Jan. 8, Vaughn said the team would need to play with more pace and shoot more threes.
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
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.”
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Jeff Barker / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles to decline 5-year Camden Yards lease extension, say new long-term agreement would revitalize stadium district — The Orioles will decline an option to extend their Camden Yards lease by five more years, planning instead to secure a longer-term, more comprehensive stadium agreement …
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Dan Hayes / The Athletic:
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.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Another late turnover on an inbounds pass seals the Chicago Bulls' latest head-scratching loss — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 21 — Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is congratulated by teammate Norman Powell (24) after Leonard hit a 3-pointer while being fouled by Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan …
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Anne Hayes / Syracuse Post-Standard:
Ex-girlfriend alleges Mets outfielder assaulted her in Syracuse; warrant, lawsuit target player — A woman is alleging that a New York Mets outfielder physically and verbally abused her in Syracuse last year. — Khalil Lee, 24, is named in a warrant issued by Syracuse police …
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Patrick Mooney / The Athletic:
Cubs notes: Matt Mervis' role, post-Dexter Fowler teams, closer's job, prospects — Trey Mancini intended to play for Italy in the World Baseball Classic next month ... until the Cubs finalized Mancini's two-year, $14 million contract and both sides agreed that it made more sense for him to spend …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol 37 days after entering it — South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins & David Furones discuss QB Tua Tagovailoa's concussion history and general manager Chris Grier standing behind Tua. (, , /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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