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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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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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:
‘Whole city is coming with us’: How Phillies plan to erase World Series arms deficit vs. Astros
‘Whole city is coming with us’: How Phillies plan to erase World Series arms deficit vs. Astros
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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
Heat, after rally fails from 22 down, drop to 2-5 with 119-113 loss to Kings
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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 …
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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.
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