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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Josh Donaldson out for a couple weeks — The Yankees initially expected Josh Donaldson back by now. — But after one rehab game at Double-A Somerset on Tuesday, the third baseman is on the mend again. Donaldson reaggravated his right hamstring injury that night.
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New York Times:
With Las Vegas Land Deal, Athletics May Finally Leave Oakland — After years of tense negotiations to remain in the Bay Area, the A's said they had reached a deal to acquire a stadium site near the Las Vegas Strip. — For more than half a century, the Oakland Athletics …
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The Nevada Independent:
Potential deal for A's relocation to Las Vegas could rely on $500 million in public financing
Potential deal for A's relocation to Las Vegas could rely on $500 million in public financing
Mick Akers / Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Oakland A's enter binding purchase agreement for Las Vegas ballpark site
Oakland A's enter binding purchase agreement for Las Vegas ballpark site
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Adam Lichtenstein / Sun-Sentinel:
‘Protect home court’: Heat look to regain momentum in Game 3 vs. Bucks — The Heat went to Milwaukee hoping to take one game from the top-seeded Bucks. They accomplished that, winning Game 1. — An opportunity presented itself to come back home up 2- with Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Even at 1-1, Heat left feeling at a loss against Bucks, 'we've got to lick our wounds'
Even at 1-1, Heat left feeling at a loss against Bucks, 'we've got to lick our wounds'
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon heads to the injured list while Kyle Hendricks nears a minor-league rehab stint — The first test of the Chicago Cubs starting pitching depth has arrived. — Jameson Taillon, who was scheduled to start Thursday at Wrigley Field, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
When will we know if the Chicago Cubs are for real — or if their hot start is a mirage? — The Chicago Cubs returned to Wrigley Field on Thursday on the heels of a 5-1 West Coast trip, looking very much like a team determined to prove its hot start is not a fluke.
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Nets crumble late and lose to Joel Embiid, Sixers, 102-97, and fall into 3-0 series hole — Spencer Dinwiddie looked at the scoreboard, the time left on the clock, and slapped his hands in frustration. — Brooklyn's starting point guard just blew it — and he knew it.
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Drew Smyly loses perfect-game bid on infield collision in Cubs win — CHICAGO — Drew Smyly and Yan Gomes tumbled to the grass under a sunny sky at a picturesque Wrigley Field. Reclining on his side for one brief moment, Smyly grinned. — It was over, but it was a really fun afternoon for the Chicago Cubs.
Tim Healey / Newsday:
Joey Lucchesi's seven scoreless innings, Pete Alonso's 10th HR power Mets past Giants — SAN FRANCISCO — With their rotation in tatters and their bullpen stressed, the Mets reached deep down their depth chart Friday for yet another starting pitcher. They wound up with a savior for a night.
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
A story of atonement: Former Heat player Meyers Leonard's path from anti-Semitic slur to rabbinical embrace as Miami's playoff opponent — MIAMI — This was not how Meyers Leonard envisioned his return. — Foremost, because he never wanted to leave. — And yet in the wake of the shame …
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J.C. Carnahan / Orlando Sentinel:
Orlando area high school spring football game schedule — Florida High School Athletic Association football programs close out spring practices next month with exhibition games. Below is the game schedule for Orlando area programs. — Tohopekaliga at Hagerty, 7 — Pierson Taylor at The Master's Academy, 7
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Max Scherzer suspended 10 games following ejection for excessive sticky stuff; opts not to appeal — SAN FRANCISCO — After getting ejected for his hand being too sticky Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, Max Scherzer is well aware of what people are calling him right now: A cheater.
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
‘Dream come true’: Mookie Betts makes 1st career appearance at SS — CHICAGO — On Wednesday night, Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts was sleeping in a hospital room in California. Twenty-four hours later — after the arrival of his new baby boy — he was playing shortstop …
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