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 …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'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.

Why Kyle Hendricks biggest name for Cubs in free agency … Long before the season ended, the Cubs began discussing names of free agent pitchers they might be able to add to a rotation mix that put together one of the more impressive second halves in the majors this year.