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 …

Jose Quintana ‘trying to be ready’ for start of season after suffering stress fracture in rib  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets came into spring training with eight starting pitchers knowing that all eight would likely be needed at some point throughout the season.  That depth is already being tested.

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 …

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 …

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.

2023 World Baseball Classic: Schedule, how to watch, betting info, countries and groups  —  World Baseball Classic returns for first time since 2017 after delay due to the coronavirus pandemic.  —  Baseball's premier international championship tournament opens Tuesday night (United States time …

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.

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.

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.

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 …