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Kristian Winfield / Chicago Tribune:
Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for package headlined by Spencer Dinwiddie — In the end, the Nets decided peace of mind is worth more than a championship. — The Nets traded All-Star starter Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks just two days after Irving requested a trade out of Brooklyn …
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Tim Reynolds / Daily News:
Kyrie Irving going from Nets to Mavericks in trade — Kyrie Irving is getting his wish. He's getting traded. — And Luka Doncic is getting another All-Star to help him in Dallas. — The Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets agreed Sunday on a blockbuster trade: Irving — the super-talented …
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
What's behind Mets owner Steve Cohen's record-setting spending — NEW YORK — Just outside the window of Steve Cohen's office at Citi Field, a crane peeks its neck high into the air, finishing preparations for the installation of the largest video board ever to grace a baseball stadium.
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Bleacher Nation, New York Post, New Jersey Online, MLB Baseball News … and FanSided
Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic's Mo Bamba, Jalen Suggs suspended for roles in fight with Timberwolves — Orlando Magic big man Mo Bamba and guard Jalen Suggs were penalized late Saturday by the NBA for their roles in the altercation with the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday evening at Target Center.
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
As Suggs embraces defensive role, Anthony leads Magic to victory in Minnesota
As Suggs embraces defensive role, Anthony leads Magic to victory in Minnesota
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Denver Post and Boston Herald
Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Mo Bamba, Jalen Suggs ejected from Magic-Timberwolves after on-court scuffle
Mo Bamba, Jalen Suggs ejected from Magic-Timberwolves after on-court scuffle
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Seattle Sports, The Athletic and New York Post
New York Post:
Carlos Beltran leaving YES Network for job in Mets' front office — Former Mets great Carlos Beltran is getting another chance with the club. — Sources tell The Post the Mets are hiring their former star center fielder to join their front office, where he will work under GM Billy Eppler.
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat attention turns from scouting reports to medical reports amid break — The hope this week is of the Miami Heat getting a better sense of self, in what has turned more into a quest for healing than necessarily an upgrade at Thursday's NBA trading deadline.
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Denver Post and Boston Herald
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
If you insist, possible Heat deals that could make sense at Thursday's NBA trading deadline
If you insist, possible Heat deals that could make sense at Thursday's NBA trading deadline
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Denver Post
Robert Murray / FanSided:
MLB Insider: SF Giants agree to contract with veteran outfielder — The Giants, who have already signed Mitch Haniger and Michael Conforto, have agreed to sign a third veteran outfielder, sources say. — Outfielder Stephen Piscotty and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement …
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NBCSports.com, McCovey Chronicles and MLB Trade Rumors
Jeff Barker / Baltimore Sun:
Parties drop lawsuits in Angelos v. Angelos case over Orioles' owner's fortune — The dueling lawsuits over control of the Orioles and other assets of longtime team owner Peter Angelos are being dropped by the parties, according to a court document. — It says the suits …
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The Baltimore Banner, The Athletic, Boston Herald, MLB Trade Rumors, BaltimoreBaseball.com and Camden Chat
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Fernando Tatis Jr. set to rejoin Padres after missed season — SAN DIEGO — Fernando Tatis Jr. spent his Friday out in the community, visiting children at a local elementary school and spending time with members of the United States Marine Corps as part of the San Diego Padres' goodwill tour throughout the city.
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The Athletic and MLB Baseball News …
Yoo Jee-ho / Yonhap News Agency:
Pirates' Choi Ji-man says ‘deeply hurt’ to be dropped from WBC team — The Pittsburgh Pirates' South Korean first baseman Choi Ji-man said Monday he was “deeply hurt” to miss out on a chance to represent the country at the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC), saying the club's decision …
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Bucs Dugout
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
From patience to pressure: Mike Elias, Brandon Hyde looking forward to Orioles' ‘non-rebuild mode’ — Part of what made Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde the Orioles' choices to lead the organization through a rebuild is that each had been through one before. That experience also offers them insight into when that process is over.
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MASNsports.com, The Baltimore Banner, BaltimoreBaseball.com, Camden Chat and Boston Herald
Associated Press:
Drawing nears for $700 million Powerball prize, 10th biggest in US — DES MOINES, Iowa — Another huge lottery jackpot will be on the line Saturday night for players willing to put up $2 against daunting odds of actually winning the top prize. — The estimated $700 million Powerball jackpot …
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