Top News:
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 …
Discussion:
Reading Eagle, New York Post, Posting and Toasting, Boston Herald, The Athletic and Newsday
RELATED:
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.
Discussion:
Posting and Toasting, Boston Herald and DraftKings Nation
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
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 …
Discussion:
Reading Eagle, New York Post and Newsday
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Herro's 33 not enough as Heat fall 106-92 in Toronto in injury absence of Butler
Discussion:
Boston Herald, FanSided, Posting and Toasting, Raptors Rapture and Mercury News
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
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 …
Discussion:
Newsday, New Jersey Online, MLB Baseball News …, The Athletic and New York Post
RELATED:
Anthony McCarron / New York Daily News:
Scouting the Yankees: Experts weigh in on if Bombers have done enough to make World Series run
Discussion:
Mercury News
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Opening Day at Yankee Stadium is perfect stage for Anthony Volpe's debut, Aaron Judge's return
Discussion:
New York Post, Newsday and New Jersey Online
Jay Cohen / Associated Press:
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)
Discussion:
New York Times, Fox News, Bleacher Nation, Boston Herald, New York Post, NBCSports.com, New York Daily News and DraftKings Nation
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
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.
Discussion:
ESPN, Boston Herald, Camden Chat, The Athletic, MLB Baseball News …, BaltimoreBaseball.com and Over the Monster
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
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 …
Discussion:
Associated Press, Reading Eagle, South Side Sox, White Sox News and Chicago Sun-Times
RELATED:
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 …
Discussion:
The Athletic, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press and Chicago Sun-Times
RELATED:
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.
Discussion:
The Athletic, Chicago Sun-Times and Bleacher Nation
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 …
Bill Plaschke / Los Angeles Times:
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 ...
Discussion:
Associated Press, New Jersey Online, True Blue LA and MLB Baseball News …
Tim Keown / ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani uses PitchCom in opener, K's 10 in Angels loss — Shohei Ohtani began the 2023 season with a twist: calling his own pitches through a PitchCom device hidden underneath his jersey near his left shoulder. The new look, with Ohtani appearing to jab at his armpit before each pitch …
Discussion:
Associated Press and Japan Times
