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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Adley Rutschman makes history with homer, 5-for-5 day in Orioles' season-opening 10-9 win over Red Sox — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 11 — BOSTON — Adley Rutschman awoke Thursday morning and couldn't shake his jitters. He had hoped to hold them off until he arrived at Fenway Park.
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
With each game, Orioles star Adley Rutschman increases the need — and price — of a potential extension — BOSTON — With each performance like Thursday's 5-for-5 opening day showing, Adley Rutschman shows how valuable he is to the Orioles. He also increases the price tag it would take for them to keep him around long term.
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Hayes Gardner / Baltimore Sun:
After volunteering to do so, Orioles CEO John Angelos indicates he will not be sharing club's finances after all — John Angelos is “as transparent as transparent gets,” he said Thursday. But that doesn't necessarily mean he'll be fulfilling his promise to share the Orioles' books.
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ESPN:
MLB investigating altercation between Anthony Rendon, A's fan — Major League Baseball says it is investigating a confrontation between Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon and an Athletics fan at Thursday's season opener in Oakland. — In a 12-second video posted on social media …
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Dansby Swanson stars in his Chicago Cubs debut, a 4-0 opening-day win: 'I'm really soaking up these moments' — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 35 — Chicago Cubs mascot Clark waves a “W” flag after a Cubs 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day at Wrigley Field, March 30, 2023.
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Ben Crandell / Sun-Sentinel:
For local basketball fans, FAU Owls have ‘out-Cinderella-ed’ Miami Hurricanes — If this were a less extraordinary Final Four, the table of 20-something sports fans at The Irishmen Pub in Boca Raton would be talking about the local underdogs of college basketball, the University of Miami and its lovable coach Jim Larrañaga.
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Edgar Thompson / Orlando Sentinel:
Former UF QB Anthony Richardson impresses at Gators' Pro Day — GAINESVILLE — Florida staged its Pro Day Thursday as representatives from all 32 NFL teams descended upon the Condron Indoor Practice Facility. — Many came to see quarterback Anthony Richardson, even though few teams …
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Stephen Hawkins / Associated Press:
LSU women surge past Virginia Tech to reach first national title game — Alexis Morris scores 27 points, Angel Reese has 24 and the Tigers use a 15-0 fourth-quarter run to beat the top-seeded Hokies, 79-72 — DALLAS — Kim Mulkey is back in another national championship game …
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Adam Lichtenstein / Sun-Sentinel:
Bam Adebayo questionable for Heat's game against Mavericks — MIAMI — The Heat could be missing key players for their crucial matchup with the Dallas Mavericks this weekend. — Center Bam Adebayo (hip bruise) and Kyle Lowry (left knee soreness) are questionable for Miami's 7:30 p.m. game against Dallas on Saturday.
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Joe Nguyen / Denver Post:
Rockies World Series 2023 odds: What sportsbooks think of Colorado's chances entering the season — Can the Rockies win the World Series for the first time in 31 seasons? If oddsmakers are to be believed, Colorado fans should be channeling Lloyd Christmas: “So you're telling me there's a chance.”
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets place ace Justin Verlander on IL with low-grade shoulder strain — MIAMI — The Mets were set to start the season with their healthiest rotation in years, but then Justin Verlander felt something wrong in his right shoulder during a bullpen session the night before Opening Day at LoanDepot Park.
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox give Pedro Grifol a victory in his managerial debut, rallying for a 3-2 win against the Houston Astros in the season opener — HOUSTON — Andrew Vaughn struck out with the bases loaded in the seventh inning. — The Chicago White Sox first baseman got another chance …
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge picks up where he left off, Gerrit Cole dominates in Yankees' Opening Day win over Giants — Aaron Judge did his best to bring his offseason alter ego to life on Thursday, setting fire to the Giants with his first swing of the 2023 season. — Judge, aka “Arson” …
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Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
George McCaskey on Chicago Bears' potential new stadium in Arlington Heights: 'We haven't really kicked the ball off yet' — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 39 — Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on Feb.8, 2023. (E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune)
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Julius Randle out for rest of the regular season due to ankle sprain — Julius Randle is out for the remainder of the regular season and maybe some of the playoffs are in jeopardy. — The Knicks All-Star's ankle sprain will be “re-evaluated in two weeks,” the team announced …
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