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4:45 PM ET, April 18, 2023

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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
All eyes now on Giannis Antetokounmpo's bruised back in Heat-Bucks, coach ‘optimistic’  —  MILWAUKEE — It might not have appeared that way Sunday, but the Milwaukee Bucks have already shown this season they can have their way with the Miami Heat even when Giannis Antetokounmpo is not fully healthy.
Discussion: NESN.com, FanSided and Associated Press
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Miami Heat lose Tyler Herro with broken right hand vs. Bucks |  Video  —  MILWAUKEE — Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro broke his right hand in the first half of Sunday's Eastern Conference playoff opener against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum, likely ending his postseason.
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
In a game Giannis and Herro are hurt, Butler gives Heat all they need in stunning 130-117 victory over Bucks  —  MILWAUKEE — This was not as forecast.  —  It could not have been.  —  Not this 130-117 Miami Heat victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night at Fiserv Forum.
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets call up No. 2 prospect Brett Baty ahead of Dodgers series  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The Mets have seen all they need to see.  They're calling up third baseman Brett Baty.  —  The club plans to have their No. 2-ranked prospect meet the team in Los Angeles ahead of their series against the Dodgers on Monday.
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Tim Healey / Newsday:
Brett Baty called up from minors by Mets, source says  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Brett Baty's time has arrived — again.  —  The Mets will promote Baty, a third baseman and one of the best-hitting prospects in all of baseball, from the minors on Monday when they open a series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, a source said.
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:   Mets Notebook: Pitching moves follow Stephen Nogosek being placed on IL
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Sixers adjustments stifle Nets in 96-84 Game 2 loss  —  PHILADELPHIA — Royce O'Neale slapped the stanchion when reality set in.  Jacque Vaughn replayed wide-open missed shots in his head at the podium while attempting to answer questions postgame.  Dorian Finney-Smith sat at his locker, solemn.
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Nets Notebook: Jacque Vaughn appears to be unsatisfied with officiating on Joel Embiid in Game 1 loss
Discussion: New York Post, The Athletic and Newsday
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Outmatched Nets fall to Sixers 121-101 in Game 1 of NBA first-round playoff series
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Mikal Bridges shrugs off 30-point performance in Game 1 loss to 76ers: ‘None of that s—t matters when you lose’
Discussion: New York Post and Mercury News
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Josh Hart sprained his ankle during heroic playoff performance  —  CLEVELAND - Josh Hart is dealing with a left ankle sprain that he suffered just before hitting the biggest shot of Game 1.  —  The reserve guard, a big reason New York holds a 1- lead over the Cavs, was a spectator …
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Fiifi Frimpong / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton goes on 10-day injured list for hamstring strain  —  The injury bug is back again in the Bronx.  —  Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday after suffering a left hamstring strain during Saturday's 6-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
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Pat Leonard / Chicago Tribune:
Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia Eagles agree to monster $255 million extension with no-trade clause  —  Jalen Hurts got benched in a national championship game by Nick Saban, transferred out of Alabama to Oklahoma, and didn't get picked until the 2020 NFL Draft's second round at No. 53 overall.
Adam Lichtenstein / Sun-Sentinel:
Miami Hurricanes standout Isaiah Wong enters NBA draft  —  One of the best basketball players in Miami Hurricanes history will try his luck in the professional ranks.  —  Miami guard Isaiah Wong will enter the NBA draft, the team announced Monday.  —  “Coaching Isaiah Wong …
Discussion: Denver Post
Tim Healey / Newsday:
Mets erase three deficits, beat Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — When the Mets insisted all offseason, throughout spring training and into the regular season that they liked their lineup, this is what they meant.  —  In an 8-6 win over the Dodgers on Monday night, a back-and-forth affair …
Discussion: New York Post
Andrew Marchand / New York Post:
Moneyball: How dollar signs equal talk time for players on MLB's national broadcasts  —  Get plugged in on the latest in sports media  —  Money talks.  —  One of the best in-game features Major League Baseball introduced for its national broadcasts has been its mic'd up in-game segments.
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Oscar Colás delivers the winning hit in the 10th, giving the Chicago White Sox a 7-6 victory against the Baltimore Orioles  —  Oscar Colás raised his right hand as he rounded first base.  —  He stopped between first and second, and his Chicago White Sox teammates celebrated with him.
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