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Brian Rokos / San Bernardino Sun:
San Bernardino Mountains escorts suspended as snow blankets highways — Escorts up highways 330 and 18 into the San Bernardino Mountains were suspended Wednesday morning, March 1, because vehicles — even those with chains on — were getting stuck in snow, Caltrans said.
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Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and Orange County Register
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Hanna Lykke / San Bernardino Sun:
State of emergency for LA, San Bernardino counties due to severe winter storms — Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, and 11 other counties, Wednesday evening as the region grapples with a spate of rare and severe winter storms.
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California Governor, Los Angeles Times, Whittier Daily News and KNSD-TV
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Jacque Vaughn: Nets players ‘concerned about winning’ amid blowout losing streak — After yet another blowout loss in the aftermath of the mega trades that sent Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving out West — including the second lopsided loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden during this stretch …
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Mercury News, New York Post and Newsday
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Jalen Brunson scores 30 first-half points, Knicks move closer to 4th seed after embarrassing Nets — Beating the crosstown rivals never looked as easy for the Knicks with Wednesday's 142-118 breeze over the Nets, a victory that represented their seventh consecutive and placed them at the doorstep of the fourth seed.
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Mercury News, USA Today, New York Post, Newsday and DraftKings Nation
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Giannis Antetokounmpo dominates, Bucks win 15th straight and hand Nets 5th loss in last 6 games
Giannis Antetokounmpo dominates, Bucks win 15th straight and hand Nets 5th loss in last 6 games
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The Athletic, Mercury News, Newsday, New York Post and DraftKings Nation
Jim Alexander / Daily News:
Jonathan Quick, best goalie in Kings history, leaves a legacy — Quick wasn't the team's No. 1 prospect when he arrived in 2005, but he was The Man for much of his LA tenure — It's worth remembering that Jonathan Quick wasn't the guy in his early years in the Kings' organization.
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Orange County Register, The Athletic, Los Angeles Times and Whittier Daily News
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Another humbling Heat loss, this time 119-96 to Embiid-less 76ers — MIAMI — In the charcuterie of a Miami Heat season that has included plenty of spoiled cheese and rancid meats, Erik Spoelstra's team might have taken unappetizing to a new level Wednesday night.
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Boston Herald, Denver Post and DraftKings Nation
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Colson Montgomery, the Chicago White Sox's top prospect, is taking it all in during major-league camp — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 96 — Eloy Jiménez and Andrew Vaughn share an elaborate handshake before the White Sox's 10-1 victory over the Mariners on Feb. 27, 2023 …
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Mercury News
The Athletic:
MSG+ launching this summer to stream games for Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, more — MSG Networks is launching a streaming service for fans to watch the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, the company announced Wednesday. Here's what you need to know:
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New York Daily News and Newsday
Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers use big offense, Nick Maton walk-off HR to top Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-7 — LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-7, on Wednesday at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. — The Tigers improved to 2-3 in Grapefruit League play. — What happened
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MLB Baseball News … and Bucs Dugout
Baseball America:
2023 MLB Preseason Organization Talent Rankings — For the first time, the Baltimore Orioles rank as the No. 1 farm system in Baseball America's organizational talent rankings. — Baseball America's organizational talent rankings began in 1984. Each year, Baseball America looks …
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NESN.com, Boston Herald, Bleacher Nation, Camden Chat, masslive.com, NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News … and True Blue LA
Seth Emerson / The Athletic:
Arrest warrant issued for ex-Georgia DT Jalen Carter for alleged role in car crash that killed teammate — An arrest warrant has been issued for former Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter for his alleged role in a car crash that killed teammate Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy in January.
Molly Hensley-Clancy / Washington Post:
NBA star Ja Morant accused in police reports of punching teen, making threats — Ja Morant is among the brightest young stars in the NBA, with a new signature Nike shoe, a top-selling jersey and a team, the Memphis Grizzlies, poised for a deep postseason run.
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Deadspin, Bleacher Nation, New York Post and The Commercial Appeal