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The Athletic:
MSG+ launching this summer to stream games for Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, more — MSG Networks is launching a streaming service for fans to watch the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, the company announced Wednesday. Here's what you need to know:
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Seth Emerson / The Athletic:
Arrest warrant issued for ex-Georgia DT Jalen Carter for alleged role in car crash that killed teammate — An arrest warrant has been issued for former Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter for his alleged role in a car crash that killed teammate Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy in January.
Peter Abraham / The Boston Globe:
Matt Barnes settles in with the Marlins and has (almost) only good things to say about the Red Sox — JUPITER, Fla. — Matt Barnes finished his work on the field, had lunch in the clubhouse, and went back to his apartment a few hours later. — His new team, the Miami Marlins, played his old team, the Red Sox, on Tuesday night.
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
A disappointed Seiya Suzuki is keeping a big-picture focus for the Chicago Cubs after an oblique strain diagnosis — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 46 — Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong makes a throw after the Dodgers' Drew Avans doubled in the seventh inning of the Cubs' 9-4 loss on Feb. 26 …
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Andrew Knoll / Daily News:
Reports: Kings trade Quick to Blue Jackets, acquire Korpisalo, Gavrikov — The Kings fill two glaring needs - a netminder and a left-handed shot on the blue line - with one transaction, but they part with a franchise icon as part of the deal — The Kings have acquired defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov …
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The Athletic, Whittier Daily News, SGV Tribune, Orange County Register and Associated Press
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Squandered opportunity in Toronto drops them further below the play-in line — TORONTO — The Chicago Bulls entered Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday with a golden opportunity in hand. — After plunging out of position to make the play-in tournament before the All-Star break …
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Boston Herald, Denver Post, CHGO, Daily Herald, Chicago Sun-Times and Bleacher Nation
Martín Gallegos / MLB.com:
How these A's prospects ‘bring that energy’ to camp — Soderstrom (No. 1), Gelorf (No. 3), Clarke (No. 13), Butler (No. 17) leading youth charge … MESA, Ariz. — In the past few years, the A's farm system has been developing a core of young players who are expected to help usher in the next wave of winning baseball in Oakland.
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ESPN:
No umps when Orioles and Pirates play unneeded bottom of 9th — BRADENTON, Fla. — There was no umpire behind the plate calling balls and strikes, or even one of those so-called robo umps that could become part of the game in the future, when the Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates kept playing Tuesday.
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Jonathan Isaac rejoins Magic in Milwaukee ahead of matchup at Bucks — Jonathan Isaac rejoined the Orlando Magic in Milwaukee and could make his return in Wednesday's road game against the Bucks. — Isaac was listed as questionable for the matchup because of a strained right hamstring after sitting the previous two games.
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Mercury News, Boston Herald and USA Today
Molly Hensley-Clancy / Washington Post:
NBA star Ja Morant accused in police reports of punching teen, making threats — Ja Morant is among the brightest young stars in the NBA, with a new signature Nike shoe, a top-selling jersey and a team, the Memphis Grizzlies, poised for a deep postseason run.
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Bleacher Nation and New York Post, more at WeSmirch »
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins retaining special teams coordinator despite unit's season of miscues; plus league notes from combine — INDIANAPOLIS — Despite a season filled with miscues in the third phase of the game, the Miami Dolphins are sticking with special teams coordinator Danny Crossman in 2023.
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Denver Post and USA Today
Baseball America:
2023 MLB Preseason Organization Talent Rankings — For the first time, the Baltimore Orioles rank as the No. 1 farm system in Baseball America's organizational talent rankings. — Baseball America's organizational talent rankings began in 1984. Each year, Baseball America looks …
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NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News … and True Blue LA
Rob Bradford / audacy.com:
J.D. Martinez sheds light on Red Sox' offseason pursuit — GLENDALE, Arizona - The timing was no coincidence. That much is clear after talking with J.D. Martinez. — Podcast Episode The Bradfo Sho — Bradfo Sho on the Go: Talking to Dodger J.D. Martinez for the first time
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