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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 …
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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:
Winderman's view: Win over Hawks moves Heat closer to key playoff tiebreaker
Winderman's view: Win over Hawks moves Heat closer to key playoff tiebreaker
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Mercury News, Denver Post and USA Today
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Adebayo, Herro power Heat to needed rebound in 117-109 victory over Hawks
Adebayo, Herro power Heat to needed rebound in 117-109 victory over Hawks
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Mercury News
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's furious late scramble falls short on Randle 3-pointer, as Knicks escape 122-120
Heat's furious late scramble falls short on Randle 3-pointer, as Knicks escape 122-120
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New York Post and Mercury News
Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Owner Woody Johnson and other key Jets meeting with Aaron Rodgers in California: sources — The Jets are putting on the full-court press for Aaron Rodgers. — Jets owner Woody Johnson, general manager Joe Douglas, head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett flew …
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Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
It's Aaron Rodgers or bust for the Jets as they miss out on Derek Carr — After a month of visits, Derek Carr finally chose his new team. — According to multiple reports, Carr will sign a four-year contract with the Saints. Carr visited with the Saints, who finished 7-10 …
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Mike Clevinger won't face discipline from MLB, which closed its investigation of allegations vs. the Chicago White Sox pitcher — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mike Clevinger and the Chicago White Sox received notice from Major League Baseball on Sunday that it won't impose discipline on the starting pitcher …
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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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Elite Sports NY, Newsday, New Jersey Online and Amazin' Avenue
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Jose Quintana leaves spring game with side tightness, withdraws from World Baseball Classic
Jose Quintana leaves spring game with side tightness, withdraws from World Baseball Classic
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Boston Herald, Newsday and New York Post
Peter King / ProFootballTalk:
FMIA Combine Week: Ryan Poles on “Healing” the Bears and His Plan for the First Overall Pick — INDIANAPOLIS—Saturday morning, Scouting Combine week, Chicago GM Ryan Poles' hotel room, 19 stories above downtown Indy, scouts' clicker in his hands, watching the 2022 Lions on tape.
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Fiifi Frimpong / New York Daily News:
Nets signing center Nerlens Noel to 10-day contract — Nerlens Noel is signing a 10-day contract with the Nets, according to his agent George Langberg. The center completed a buyout with the Detroit Pistons this week after appearing in 14 games with the team. — The Nets are bringing in Noel to add size off the bench.
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Boston Herald, New Jersey Online and New York Post
Andy McCullough / The Athletic:
Former All-Star CF Lorenzo Cain will officially retire as a Royal this summer — On the day he returned to Oklahoma, the day after the Brewers released him last June, Lorenzo Cain convened his cabinet of advisors to discuss his future. — Cain was only a couple months past his 36th birthday when Milwaukee cut him.
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Royals Review and MLB Trade Rumors
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Building a five-tool Orioles infield prospect — with the help of the Orioles' infield prospects — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 26 — Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad grabs his bag, walking with other draft picks and position players and invitees to their assigned fields during spring training.
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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 …
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 …
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Boston Herald