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LeBron James / Associated Press:
Kyrie Irving asks for trade from Nets — Irving, who was suspended for eight games after posting a link to antisemitic work this year, could be a trade target for Lakers — NEW YORK — All-Star guard Kyrie Irving has asked the Brooklyn Nets for a trade, according to ESPN and The Athletic.
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The Athletic:
Nets' Kyrie Irving requests trade as Lakers, Suns, Mavericks emerge as potential suitors: Sources — Brooklyn Nets All-Star guard Kyrie Irving has requested a trade, league sources tell The Athletic. Here's what you need to know: — The franchise has been informed that Irving prefers …
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Kyrie Irving requests trade from Nets after rejecting contract extension — Four years, $200 million. — That's the new price of doing business in Brooklyn. — Nets star Kyrie Irving requested a trade on Friday after he and the organization failed to agree to a contract extension ahead of the upcoming Feb. 9 NBA Trade Deadline.
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
As Suggs embraces defensive role, Anthony leads Magic to victory in Minnesota — MINNEAPOLIS — Jalen Suggs' role with the Orlando Magic has changed significantly in the past year. — After being a full-time starter as a rookie last season and the start of this season …
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Mo Bamba, Jalen Suggs ejected from Magic-Timberwolves after on-court scuffle — MINNEAPOLIS — Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs and big man Mo Bamba were ejected from Friday's road game against the Minnesota Timberwolves for their roles in an on-court altercation during the third quarter.
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic enter matchup at Timberwolves more confident after series with 76ers — MINNEAPOLIS — Considering the quality of the opponent, the Orlando Magic have had a strong start to their four-game road trip. — The Magic (20-32) split their mini-series with the 76ers in Philadelphia …
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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
2023 MLB farm system rankings: Kiley McDaniel on all 30 teams — Now that we have ranked the top 100 prospects in MLB heading into the 2023 season, let's turn our attention to how all 30 farm systems stack up. — Spoiler alert: You'll notice the same teams that have the best prospects …
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Cincinnati.com:
Prosecutors drop charges against Cincinnati Bengal Joe Mixon but refiling is ‘possible’ — Sharon Coolidge Kelsey ConwayCincinnati Enquirer — A Hamilton County judge dismissed a warrant for Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon, which had alleged he threatened a woman with a gun during a road rage incident Jan. 21.
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Steve Megargee / Associated Press:
Clippers build big lead, but Giannis' 54-point night rallies Bucks to win — Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 20 of his points in the fourth quarter and Milwaukee erases a 21-point deficit to beat the Clippers, 106-105. Neither team scores in the final 1 minute, 47 seconds. — Show Caption — of
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
ASK IRA: What does playing Udonis Haslem over Dewayne Dedmon say about Heat roster? — Q: At this point I think Malik Allen is ahead of Dewayne Dedmon in the Heat's power rotation. Why throw the team under the bus to carry this grudge? - Ray, Deerfield Beach.
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Associated Press:
Tom Brady retires from the NFL, insisting this time it's for good — TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement. — Brady — the most successful quarterback in NFL history, and one of the greatest athletes in team sports …
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Associated Press:
Pitcher Max Fried loses to Braves in salary arbitration — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pitcher Max Fried lost to the Atlanta Braves in salary arbitration on Saturday, and will make $13.5 million in the upcoming season instead of his $15 million request. — Mark Burstein, Fredric Horowitz …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Kodai Senga also had iffy physical before Mets' Carlos Correa saga — MORE FROM: — New Mets pitcher Kodai Senga throws 100 mph and has a forkball so good it's called a “ghost” pitch, he has a career 2.59 ERA and five rings in Japan before age 30. Yet, with a $75 million deal …
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