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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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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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Nets rally late to beat West-worst Rockets: ‘We were pretty lucky to get a win tonight.’ — If this is what an expedited jelling process looks like, the Nets need a new overnight delivery service. — Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said ahead of tip-off against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday …
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Herro's 33 not enough as Heat fall 106-92 in Toronto in injury absence of Butler
Herro's 33 not enough as Heat fall 106-92 in Toronto in injury absence of Butler
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With Aaron Judge back and Anthony Volpe here, Yankees ready for Opening Day — With the sun shining, the wind chilling and the first pitch of a new season just hours away, Aaron Boone reflected on his “lowest” point of the offseason on Thursday morning. — Asked about Aaron Judge …
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Scouting the Yankees: Experts weigh in on if Bombers have done enough to make World Series run
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Opening Day at Yankee Stadium is perfect stage for Anthony Volpe's debut, Aaron Judge's return
Opening Day at Yankee Stadium is perfect stage for Anthony Volpe's debut, Aaron Judge's return
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Chicago Cubs' Marcus Stroman commits MLB's 1st pitch-clock violation — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 35 — Chicago Cubs mascot Clark waves a “W” flag after a Cubs 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day at Wrigley Field, March 30, 2023. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
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Adley Rutschman makes history with homer, 5-for-5 day in Orioles' season-opening 10-9 win over Red Sox — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 11 — BOSTON — Adley Rutschman awoke Thursday morning and couldn't shake his jitters. He had hoped to hold them off until he arrived at Fenway Park.
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Chicago White Sox give Pedro Grifol a victory in his managerial debut, rallying for a 3-2 win against the Houston Astros in the season opener — HOUSTON — Andrew Vaughn struck out with the bases loaded in the seventh inning. — The Chicago White Sox first baseman got another chance …
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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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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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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 …

Newest Dodgers inspire and help set the tone for a season of intrigue — It was wet, cold and beautiful. — The lineup was weird, worrisome and wonderful. — Opening day was opening night, the decade-long dynasty was riddled with holes, the summer's best fans were bundled up and uncertain and yet ...
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MLB Opening Day 2023 live updates: New season, new rules. What to know before first pitch. — Major League Baseball's 2023 opening day is here. — We'll see the debut of overhauled rosters, players in new uniforms, young players trying to prove their worth and veterans wanting to show they've still got it.
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