DeMar DeRozan scores a season-high 50, rallying the Chicago Bulls to a huge OT win over the LA Clippers  —  The Chicago Bulls faced off against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night at the United Center to begin a stretch of five straight home games, trying to put themselves in good position for a playoff run.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks topple Nets in overtime  —  Giannis Antetokounmpo hit his most important shots.  Kevin Durant missed his.  —  A tense and physical battle boiled down to the stars in crunch time, and also the referees, who gave the visiting defending champion Bucks a favorable whistle …

Kyle Lowry's message for Raptors fans: ‘I think I appreciate them more than they appreciate me’  —  In an exclusive conversation with the Star, the former Raptor spoke about his return to Toronto, his expected ovation at Scotiabank Arena, and why he'll always call Canada home.

Jets film study: Breaking down tape with D.J. Reed  —  New Jets cornerback D.J. Reed agreed to break down some film with the Daily News, giving a unique look at a couple plays from the 2021 season.  Reed had a breakout season with Seattle before joining the Jets; here, he explains …

Knicks could be eliminated from playoffs as early as Thursday  —  The Tragic Number is one.  —  With the Knicks' 125-114 defeat to the Hornets on Wednesday, elimination from the playoffs could be sealed as early as Thursday if the Hawks beat the Cavaliers.

MLB umpires to use microphones to announce replay decisions  —  Starting this season, Major League Baseball umpires will use a microphone to announce decisions made by the replay booth, the league announced Friday.  —  MLB says that training has been held in Arizona and Florida this spring in anticipation of Thursday's season openers.

Yankees will have 21 games only available on Amazon Prime  —  MORE FROM:  —  If you are a Yankees fan, you will need Amazon Prime Video to see all your team's games.  —  This season, 21 Yankees games can only be viewed on the gigantic e-commerce company's streaming service.

MLB, players' association agree to keep automatic runners in extra innings for 2022  —  NEW YORK — Major League Baseball finalized the rules change Thursday to bring back automatic runners in extra innings for a third straight season.  —  Despite an easing of pandemic restrictions …

Cashman: Yankees' WS drought due to Astros' actions  —  The Yankees are entering the 2022 season chasing their 28th World Series title, and general manager Brian Cashman is still talking about 2017.  He didn't mince words about the Yankees winning the World Series that season had it not been for the Astros cheating.

MLB announces Home Run Derby X global tour featuring former players  —  Los Angeles won't be the only city to host a home run derby in 2022.  —  On Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced the launch of MLB Home Run Derby X, a global baseball tour making stops in London; Seoul, South Korea …

Tim Anderson says he'll miss the 1st 2 games of the Chicago White Sox season because of a suspension from 2021  —  GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Tim Anderson calls it a “focus moment” when he is standing near the on-deck circle.  —  “I work on my timing, see how the pitcher is delivering the baseball …

Pete Alonso crushes first dinger of spring: ‘Just have to let the homers come’  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — This is Pete Alonso's third spring training where he doesn't have to worry about breaking camp or impressing the Mets staff.  Alonso is an established slugger, the National League's 2019 Rookie of the Year …