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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Nets snap 4-game skid with win over Pacers: ‘It was very important for us to get a response’  —  Fool me once, shame on you.  But fool me twice?  The Nets didn't find out how that age-old adage ends.  —  At least not this time.  —  The Nets snapped a four-game losing streak …
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New York Daily News:
Nets fire head coach Steve Nash after slow start to season  —  The Nets are moving on from head coach Steve Nash.  —  The team announced on Tuesday that the two sides have agreed to part ways after Brooklyn's dismal 2-5 start to the season.  —  Jacque Vaughn will be the interim head coach for the Nets.
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Kyrie Irving scores 4 points as loss to Bulls drops Nets to 2-6  —  Just when you think it can't get any worse, in comes the stark reminder that there's always another level below the basement.  —  Kevin Durant said it best: The coach can only do so much.  It falls on the players to make an impact in a game.
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
The Nets finally yanked Steve Nash's short leash before Brooklyn mess got worse  —  In January 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers made a decision that saved their season: They fired head coach David Blatt, despite his conference-best 30-11 record, and promoted assistant coach Tyronn Lue …
Associated Press:
World Series rainout, Astros-Phils to play Game 3 Tuesday  —  PHILADELPHIA — Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros was postponed by rain Monday night with the matchup tied 1-1.  —  The rainout moved Game 3 to Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, when the weather was supposed to be all clear.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Bryce Harper leads record five-homer barrage as Phillies beat Astros in Game 3, take 2-1 World Series lead  —  PHILADELPHIA - In the first World Series playoff game at Citizens Bank Park in 13 years, the Philadelphia Phillies laid a historic walloping on Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Astros strike back to win Game 2 vs. Phillies, evening up World Series
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Sources: White Sox to hire Royals' Pedro Grifol as manager  —  Pedro Grifol is expected to be the next manager of the Chicago White Sox, an announcement that could come later this week, according to multiple sources.  —  Grifol, 52, has been on the staff of the Kansas City Royals since 2013, most recently as the bench coach.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears trade Roquan Smith to the Baltimore Ravens, looking to the future by adding more draft capital  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 96  —  Bears linebacker Roquan Smith sits on the bench with linebacker Nicholas Morrow during a preseason game on Aug. 13, 2022 at Soldier Field.
Matthew Postins / Sports Illustrated:
Rangers in Running to Sign Aaron Judge From Yankees  —  Texas' primary pursuit this offseason is starting pitching, but it didn't stop one site from listing the Rangers as a landing spot for the Yankees slugger.  —  Aaron Judge broke the American League home run record against the Texas Rangers …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Jimmy Butler steps up late as Heat hold off Warriors, Stephen Curry 116-109  —  The threes were flowing, the ball was moving, the depth of contribution was significant.  —  So, yes, another Golden State Warriors game.  —  Only in this case it was the opposition inflicting the damage …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat, after rally fails from 22 down, drop to 2-5 with 119-113 loss to Kings
Erica Ponder / Click2Houston.com:
Rapper Takeoff from group Migos fatally shot during private party at bowling alley in downtown Houston  —  Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission says it has opened investigation into business where the rapper was reportedly killed  —  HOUSTON - An investigation is underway after rapper Takeoff …
Fred Robledo / SGV Tribune:
San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week: Jake Denerson, Glendora  —  Denerson's fourth-quarter performance led Glendora to a win in overtime against South Hills  —  San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week  —  Noteworthy: Denerson came off the bench to lead his team …
Discussion: San Bernardino Sun
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Tua Tagovailoa sharp throughout, Dolphins defense gets second-half stops to down Lions  —  The Sun Sentinel's Dave Hyde and David Furones recap the Miami Dolphins' come-from-behind victory over the Detroit Lions.  (South Florida Sun Sentinel)  —  DETROIT — The Miami Dolphins said all week …
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
'It's got to happen from the beginning': Chicago Bulls need better 1st quarters from their starters — and can't keep relying on bench help  —  The Chicago Bulls bench earned praise during the first week of the season for defining the style and intensity of the team's identity this season.
Discussion: Boston Herald
 
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