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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Astros beat lifeless Yankees in Game 3; one win away from ALCS sweep, World Series return — NEW YORK — The matchup the New York Yankees - or at least their fans - pined for has turned into an overmatch. — A Yankees season defined by sublime numbers - 99 wins, 62 home runs …
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
ALCS: Bregman's 3-run homer gives Astros 2-0 series lead — Alex Bregman homers early, Framber Valdez pitches seven strong innings and Houston edges the Yankees, 3-2, as the best-of-seven series heads to New York. Game 3 is Saturday. — HOUSTON — Alex Bregman, Framber Valdez …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge's late blast falls just short as Yankees fall into 0-2 ALCS hole after 3-2 loss to Astros — HOUSTON — Aaron Judge ran up the first base line with his bat in his right hand in the eighth inning Thursday night, hoping more than believing he'd finally broken through.
Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Aaron Judge's almost home run, and quiet Yankees bats: 5 takeaways from Game 2 vs. Astros
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Yankees, in 2-0 ALCS hole, head home where aces await, but task doesn't change: ‘We got to score’
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Astros ride Alex Bregman homer, Framber Valdez gem to beat Yankees 3-2, take 2-0 ALCS lead
Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic limit reaching but fall to Hawks; Jalen Suggs exits with ankle injury — ATLANTA — After Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Detroit Pistons, one of coach Jamahl Mosley's messages to the Orlando Magic was simple. — “Stop reaching,” Mosley said.
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Jalen Suggs leaves Magic's game at Hawks with ankle injury — ATLANTA — Orlando Magic second-year guard Jalen Suggs left Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter with an ankle injury and later was ruled out. — Suggs landed awkwardly on his foot after taking a foul on a drive in the third.
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic's Cole Anthony makes season debut in road game vs. Hawks — ATLANTA — Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (illness) made his season debut in Friday's road game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena after missing Wednesday's season-opening loss at the Detroit Pistons.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Harrison Bader gets nod to bat leadoff in Game 2, Aaron Judge not selected as Gold Glove finalist — Harrison Bader has pushed his way into the top of the Yankees' lineup. With four home runs in six playoff games, the “defensive” center fielder has made his bat a big part of the Yankees offense …
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Yankees Game 1 loss looks similar to dismal postseason losses from previous years
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Oswald Peraza gets his first postseason start, rookie shortstop bats eighth in the order
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Michael Allardyce / NBCSports.com:
Sources: White Sox to interview Ozzie Guillén next week — PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE INSURANCE AGENT JEFF VUKOVICH — According to sources, the Chicago White Sox have had discussions with Ozzie Guillén and will interview him for their vacant managerial role next week.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Walt Weiss turns down Marlins interview as manager searches heat up — Rarely does anyone turn down a managing opportunity, but Walt Weiss did when he declined an interview for the Marlins job. Unless something unforeseen happens, Weiss will remain as Braves coach.
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Knicks pick up the pace in 130-106 win over Pistons in home opener — Fast and Efficient, starring the New York Knicks. — After those training camp declarations of picking up the pace to boost last season's stagnant offense, Tom Thibodeau's squad put it into practice with a 130-106 blowout over the Pistons in the home opener.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins cornerbacks epitomizing ‘next man up’ out of necessity — and looking for interceptions — Sun Sentinel columnist Chris Perkins & reporter David Furones preview Dolphins SNF game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, can Miami fight through injury and win? (, /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Kyle Goon / Orange County Register:
Clippers | Balanced Clippers hold off Lakers in Kawhi Leonard's return — Leonard has 14 points in his first game in 16 months, and the Clippers begin their season of lofty expectations with their eighth consecutive victory over their cold-shooting rivals, 103-97
Laylan Connelly / Press Enterprise:
Wild weather brewing: Cold temps, windy, big surf and a chance of drizzle — The weather will take a drastic shift on Saturday, turning from summer-like weather to chilly, windy and possibly rainy - with a strong swell roaring into the region. — The temperatures throughout Southern California …
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