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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Another lost night for Heat, with 101-92 loss in New York further hampering seeding hopes — NEW YORK — The New York Knicks couldn't make a free throw, lost their All-Star in the first half, and were way too careless with the ball. — And the Miami Heat couldn't seize the moment.
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Julius Randle suffers ankle injury in Knicks' 101-92 victory over Miami Heat — The good and the bad. — On a night the Knicks essentially clinched a playoff berth, their All-Star Julius Randle left the court in pain with a sprained ankle. — He never re-emerged from the locker room after halftime …
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New York Post, Boston Herald and The Athletic
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Jalen Brunson returns from injury; Tom Thibodeau provides no insight on guard's sprained hand — Jalen Brunson didn't miss this important one. — After sitting the previous two contests with what the Knicks labeled a “sprained right hand,” the point guard started Wednesday versus the Heat while sporting a brace.
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Reading Eagle, New York Post and Newsday
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond misses LA Lakers game after writing about his mental health: 'It's okay to ask for help' — Center Andre Drummond missed the Chicago Bulls' 121-110 loss to theLos Angeles Lakers on Wednesday after opening up about his mental health on social media.
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The Athletic, Bleacher Nation, Chicago Sun-Times and New York Daily News
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Slow start — and Anthony Davis' big night — leads to a 121-110 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers — For the first eight minutes of Wednesday's 121-11 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, it seemed as if Nikola Vučević was the only player in a Chicago Bulls jersey …
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The Athletic, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press and Chicago Sun-Times
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Winderman's view: A night of painted misery for Heat in loss in Toronto — TORONTO — Observations and other notes of interest from Tuesday night's 106-92 loss to the Toronto Raptors: — At just about every turn, the Miami Heat have avoided the next big thing. — Jae Crowder at power forward worked.
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Raptors Rapture, Mercury News and DraftKings Nation
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Herro's 33 not enough as Heat fall 106-92 in Toronto in injury absence of Butler — TORONTO — No, not optimal. — Coming off a game when they arguably were at their worst, the Miami Heat faced the challenge of responding to that adversity in the void of their best player. — It went as expected.
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Boston Herald, FanSided, Mercury News and Associated Press
ESPN:
2023 MLB predictions: Wild Cards, Playoffs, World Series, more — It's opening week, and you know what that means — season predictions! — There are lots of questions going into the 2023 season: What does Year 2 of MLB's expanded playoffs have to offer? How will rule changes play out over the season?
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NBCSports.com, South Side Sox and Lookout Landing
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Minor leaguers, MLB reach tentative deal on 1st CBA, sources say — Minor league baseball players and Major League Baseball struck a tentative deal Wednesday on the first collective bargaining agreement between the sides that will more than double player pay and represents the largest-ever gains …
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The Athletic, MLB Trade Rumors, Battery Power, MLB Baseball News … and Bleacher Nation
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
San Diego Padres coach Matt Williams to have cancer surgery — SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres third-base coach Matt Williams has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will be away from the team for an undisclosed period of time. — The news was revealed by Padres manager Bob Melvin on Wednesday afternoon …
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Associated Press, Mercury News and MLB Trade Rumors
Long Island Ducks Baseball:
THREE-TIME MAJOR LEAGUE ALL-STAR DANIEL MURPHY JOINS DUCKS — The Long Island Ducks today announced the signing of 12-year Major League veteran infielder Daniel Murphy. He begins his first season with the Ducks and 16th in professional baseball. — “This game is part of my soul …
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New York Post, MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors and New Jersey Online
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
'He's got some fire in him': Pedro Grifol focused on the here and now as he begins 1st season as Chicago White Sox manager — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 30 — Center fielder Luis Robert Jr., outfielder Eloy Jiménez, infielder Elvis Andrus and shortstop Tim Anderson.
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The Athletic and Chicago Sun-Times
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Nico Hoerner's 3-year, $35 million extension was a small step forward in the Chicago Cubs' future — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 53 — Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ, pitcher Kyle Hendricks, pitcher Marcus Stroman and right fielder Seiya Suzuki. — PHOENIX — The Chicago Cubs signed …
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Forbes, Boston Herald, Bleed Cubbie Blue, Chicago Sun-Times and NBCSports.com
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Hoerner, Cubs agree on 3-year, $35 million extension
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NBCSports.com, FanSided, The Athletic, Associated Press, Cubs News, Bleacher Nation and MLB Trade Rumors
