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	Three-time Cy Young award winner&nbsp;Justin Verlander agreed to two-year contract with the Mets. Newsday&#39;s Tim Healey explains why the Mets made the move.
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After more than 5,600 Yankees games behind a microphone, John Sterling will be honored on Saturday at the Stadium.

Sterling retiring as Yankees' lead radio voice

For all his faults, he outlasted all the critics and beyond a unique and special part of Yankees history.

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Plenty of excitement and expectations for Jets as voluntary workouts begin.

Rodgers at Jets OTA, as are their new 'legacy' uniforms

"The plan is to be ready to go by training camp," Daniel Jones said. "That's what I'm shooting for, and I feel good about being ready."

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