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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Patrick Williams (wrist) is cleared for full contact — and the Chicago Bulls forward could return in the next 2 weeks — SALT LAKE CITY — After five months waiting on the sidelines, Patrick Williams is poised to make his return for the Chicago Bulls in the next two weeks.
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Lonzo Ball — 7 weeks after undergoing knee surgery — is at a standstill for a return to the Chicago Bulls — PHOENIX — Seven weeks after undergoing meniscus surgery on his left knee, Lonzo Ball is still stuck in limbo. — The Chicago Bulls were hopeful the guard would be back on the court …
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Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears say they will not sign Larry Ogunjobi — their top offseason acquisition — because of a failed physical — Friday was supposed to be a festive day at Halas Hall, a chance for the Chicago Bears to formally introduce three new additions to their roster.
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Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
‘Everything we are looking for:’ How DT Larry Ogunjobi became the 1st big-splash signing for Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles — Chip Smith keeps the videos in his smartphone with a sense of fulfillment. Every so often he'll pull one up and watch Larry Ogunjobi, a 305-pound package of eagerness …
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Da Windy City, Orange County Register and Boston Herald
ESPN:
Atlanta Braves sign closer Kenley Jansen to 1-year, $16 million deal — MLB, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers — The Atlanta Braves signed longtime Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen to a one-year, $16 million contract, the team announced Friday.
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Inside the yearlong contract saga that split up Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves — THE SPLIT OF Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves sent shock waves through the industry: It felt like the divorce of a seemingly happy couple, bringing to an end more than a decade of apparent joy and contentment.
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Seth Curry returns to help Nets avoid devastating loss to Trail Blazers — There was no way the Nets were giving away another game. — After Spencer Dinwiddie hit the buzzer-beating shot to win it at Barclays Center on Wednesday, the Nets stared another disappointing defeat in the face …
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens' deal for OLB Za'Darius Smith falls through, complicating search for pass rush — When the Ravens introduced new safety Marcus Williams and offensive tackle Morgan Moses at the team's facility late Thursday morning, outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith's contract still hadn't been finalized.
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens reunite with OLB Za'Darius Smith, bolster pass rush with reported 4-year, $35 million deal — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 13 — The Ravens have reportedly agreed to a four-year, $35 million deal with outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith, bolstering their pass rush with a widely hoped-for reunion.
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ESPN:
Sources: Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins agree to 3-year, $105.3 million deal with opt-outs — Shortstop Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a three-year, $105.3 million contract that includes opt-outs after the first two seasons, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Source: Rangers, Irving native Trevor Story renew talk about free agent coming home — Story and the Rangers spoke about spot before Corey Seager signed in December — SURPRISE, Ariz. — Are the Rangers just into collecting All-Star shortstops? — After dubious Twitter reports surfaced Friday …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals starter Flaherty has ‘small tear,’ inflammation in shoulder, will miss opening day — JUPITER, Fla. — Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty, almost a year removed from his opening day start for the club, will miss the start of this regular season after having treatment Friday for a small tear in his right shoulder.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Colorado Rockies continue to be perplexing with puzzling move to sign Kris Bryant … SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Go ahead, you try to make sense of it. — It was just seven months ago when the Chicago Cubs dumped Kris Bryant at the July trade deadline, knowing they weren't going to sign him as a free agent.
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