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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat storm back to 128-126 OT victory in Milwaukee, Knicks up next in East semis — MILWAUKEE — It was stunning and similar. — For the second consecutive game the No. 8 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference stormed back from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit against the No. 1 seed.
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
‘A beauty in the grind’ as Heat move on to Milwaukee with stunning 3-1 lead — MILWAUKEE — To fully appreciate this moment, the magnitude of this moment, this 3-1 lead in this best-of-seven opening-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks is to appreciate the road …
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
‘The Big One’ era continues as Jimmy Butler makes history in Heat's win
‘The Big One’ era continues as Jimmy Butler makes history in Heat's win
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Winderman's view: A better Bam still needed even after Butler's bombast
Winderman's view: A better Bam still needed even after Butler's bombast
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Offensively challenged Yankees suffer second straight loss to Twins; Anthony Volpe commits another error — MINNESOTA — With the Yankees' offense struggling, Aaron Judge made it known Monday that he wanted the Bombers to score sooner. — The Yankees had just wrapped up a loss to the Twins …
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: With offense reeling, Jake Bauers strong start at Triple-A has Bombers' attention — MINNEAPOLIS — The Yankees could use some offense right now, and Jake Bauers has produced plenty of it at Triple-A. — The lefty swinger has been raking for the RailRiders …
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge: Yankees' struggling offense needs to ‘jump’ teams early in games — MINNESOTA — With the Yankees' offense struggling, Aaron Judge doesn't just want to see his team score more. He wants the Bombers to score sooner. — The Yankees have plated just six runs over four games since Friday …
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Sonny Gray, Joey Gallo return to hurting Yankees in loss to Twins
Sonny Gray, Joey Gallo return to hurting Yankees in loss to Twins
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Boone unsurprised by Joey Gallo's success
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Boone unsurprised by Joey Gallo's success
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
After Kyle Bradish struggles, Orioles' rally in 9th falls short in 8-6 loss to Red Sox, ending 7-game winning streak — The Orioles entered Tuesday night's bottom of the ninth three outs from only their second game of the season decided by more than five runs, a trend manager Brandon Hyde joked earlier …
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles outfielder Austin Hays exits game vs. Red Sox with right hand injury after failed bunt — Orioles left fielder Austin Hays left Tuesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox after the third inning with a bruised right hand, which seemingly stemmed from a failed bunt attempt in the bottom half of that frame.
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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles rally again, beat Chris Sale and the Red Sox, 5-4, for 7th straight win
Orioles rally again, beat Chris Sale and the Red Sox, 5-4, for 7th straight win
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Jimmy Golen / Associated Press:
Panthers stave off elimination on the road, edge Bruins in overtime to keep season alive — BOSTON — The Florida Panthers watched Bruins forward Brad Marchand skate in alone on goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, with the seconds ticking away in the third period of a 3-3 game. — If Marchand scores, Florida's season is over.
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
3 numbers that stand out during the Chicago White Sox's rough start to the season: ‘We obviously have to make adjustments’ — TORONTO — At the plate and on the mound, the numbers reflect the rough start to the Chicago White Sox season. — Offensively, the Sox were 23rd in the majors …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Pirates, OF Bryan Reynolds reach 8-year extension — Outfielder Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on an eight-year, $106.75 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, marking the largest deal in franchise history amid Pittsburgh's scorching start.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Extend Bryan Reynolds
Pirates Extend Bryan Reynolds
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Andrew Marchand / New York Post:
ESPN fires MLB reporter Marly Rivera for calling fellow reporter ‘f-king c-t’ — ESPN national baseball reporter Marly Rivera has been fired after an incident at Yankee Stadium in which she uttered the words, “f—king c-t” toward a fellow female reporter waiting for an Aaron Judge interview last week, The Post has learned.
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Noel Sanchez / Sports Illustrated:
Padres News: Yu Darvish Provides Update on Hamstring Issue — The news we wanted to hear! — The San Diego Padres seemed to be in their best position since the beginning of the 2023 season as they finally welcomed back Fernando Tatis Jr. and Joe Musgrove.
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
How Dolphins' tampering in pursuit of Tom Brady cost them 1st-round pick in Thursday's draft — South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins & David Furones discuss what letter grade they would give GM Chris Grier, Miami Dolphins in offseason. (, , /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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