Julius Randle suffers ankle injury in Knicks' 101-92 victory over Miami Heat  —  The good and the bad.  —  On a night the Knicks essentially clinched a playoff berth, their All-Star Julius Randle left the court in pain with a sprained ankle.  —  He never re-emerged from the locker room after halftime …

2023 MLB predictions: Wild Cards, Playoffs, World Series, more  —  It's opening week, and you know what that means — season predictions!  —  There are lots of questions going into the 2023 season: What does Year 2 of MLB's expanded playoffs have to offer?  How will rule changes play out over the season?

Jalen Brunson returns from injury; Tom Thibodeau provides no insight on guard's sprained hand  —  Jalen Brunson didn't miss this important one.  —  After sitting the previous two contests with what the Knicks labeled a “sprained right hand,” the point guard started Wednesday versus the Heat while sporting a brace.

San Diego Padres coach Matt Williams to have cancer surgery  —  SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres third-base coach Matt Williams has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will be away from the team for an undisclosed period of time.  —  The news was revealed by Padres manager Bob Melvin on Wednesday afternoon …

THREE-TIME MAJOR LEAGUE ALL-STAR DANIEL MURPHY JOINS DUCKS  —  The Long Island Ducks today announced the signing of 12-year Major League veteran infielder Daniel Murphy.  He begins his first season with the Ducks and 16th in professional baseball.  —  “This game is part of my soul …

Giants chairman Greg Johnson assesses team, commits to Farhan Zaidi beyond 2023  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Giants chairman Greg Johnson made his best personal pitch to Aaron Judge this offseason.  Johnson approved the $350 million contract with Carlos Correa that would have nearly doubled the largest guaranteed sum in franchise history.

As Caleb Houstan plays a bigger role, Magic's win streak snapped in Memphis  —  MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rookie forward Caleb Houstan is back where he started the season: in the Orlando Magic's rotation.  —  Houstan, the No. 32 pick in last year's draft, has played in the Magic's last six games …

Pitch clock shaved 26 minutes off MLB spring training games  —  The use of a pitch clock shaved 26 minutes off spring training games this spring compared to last year as Major League Baseball is set to use it for the first time in the regular season beginning Thursday.

'He's got some fire in him': Pedro Grifol focused on the here and now as he begins 1st season as Chicago White Sox manager  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 30  —  Center fielder Luis Robert Jr., outfielder Eloy Jiménez, infielder Elvis Andrus and shortstop Tim Anderson.

Ump ejects Phillies' J.T. Realmuto after awkward ball handoff  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was ejected Monday from a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays for an awkward ball exchange that followed a pitch-clock violation.

Outfielder Cristian Pache, out of minor-league options, will not make A's roster  —  Cristian Pache will not make the Oakland Athletics' season-opening roster, manager Mark Kotsay said on Monday night, making it possible the center fielder will not be in the organization much longer.