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The goalie allowed a goal on a harmless backhand shot but did not falter again in the Rangers' Game 3 win.
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Even if he meant no harm with his comment to Tim Anderson, he was foolish to make the comment to someone who already had a problem with him.
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Whenever Francisco Lindor struggles, it will always be put in the context of his hefty salary.
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Winning means adapting, and there might have to be plenty of that in the Yankees' future.
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Their Cy Young ace already out, and the one they acquired now expected to miss six-to-eight weeks, the Mets' "next man up" mantra faces a big test with their upcoming stretch.
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World Cup prize money will be pooled between the U.S. men's and women's teams and split equally among all players.
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With Jacob deGrom progressing but not close, Francisco Lindor continuing to struggle and some other important faces away from the club, keeping team on track is requiring a full team effort.
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The Rangers coach says he prepares for playoff games just like he does for the first game of the season.
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Lane Lambert seems like a good fit; now GM has to go get the right players
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The Broadway Blueshirts were back on center stage, where they and their fans expect them to be.
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The motto couldn't be more spot-on as they win Game 7 with yet another comeback.
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The Mets lost their first series of the season and are 9-8 in their last 17, a reminder they are going to have to endure rough spots to get where they want to go.
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Teammates noting Stony Brook star's quote about "checking ego at the door"
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"I lost about 40 pounds since I got this job," the first-time head coach said.
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The Yankees possess the most effective antidote to whatever has made ballparks a no-fly zone: Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
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Here are the best-case scenarios and the reality as the Knicks prepare for the NBA Draft Lottery.
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Shesterkin was good enough to beat the Penguins on Wednesday night but he will need to get better
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They have a major-league best 22-8 record and have been particularly impressive against the highy-regarded Blue Jays.
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Yankees' most dependable hitter does it again, with walkoff home run against Blue Jays and his value is skyrocketing daily.
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Going into Tuesday night, they were first in the American League for ERA and K/BB ratio, second in WHIP and opponents batting average and third in HR/9.
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If he carried it into the ninth, there would have been a difficult decision with his high pitch count.
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Cole vs. Kole matchup doesn't go Yankees' way, but they emerge with a Game 1 win anyway.
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The Jets' first-round cornerback wants to pay back his mother for all her sacrifices.
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The Reds and A's not only have gotten rid of numerous good players but have insulted their fan bases.
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There is lots of excitement and camaraderie, just like the 1999 and 2000 teams.
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The franchise now is 9-1 since 1950 when playing Game 2 at home after losing Game 1.
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The Rangers made the playoffs earlier than expected. Might as well win some series while they're here.
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When Adam Ottavino let Tylor Megill's solid start unravel into a blowout loss, Mets fans felt what's been a rarity this season: upset!
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"Gutsy efforts by a lot of guys," Ryan Strome said, "and unfortunately just came out on the wrong side of a triple-overtime, great hockey game."
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Spared by the end of Robinson Cano's Mets tenure, the Stony Brook product has been a spark who won't be going anywhere anytime soon.
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He's still an asset, writes Anthony Rieber. Why part ways with an asset?
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Sitting Cano on Sunday night against a righthander was a glaring omission.
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It could have fans believing this is a special team.
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Jets GM's offseason performance has been as good as it gets around here.
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He intends to appeal his two-year suspension and civil suits likely will proceed.
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Reminiscent of the greatest NY football genius of all time, Bill Parcells.
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Two teams in need of major transformations get started early with four picks in Top 10.
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The Orioles were horrible defensively as Yanks completed sweep
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"There's consequences, whether it's on purpose or not," Pete Alonso said, "and we're going to stand up for ourselves."
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Sorry Yankee Haters: The letter does not incriminate the club in a sign-stealing scandal to the magnitude of what both the Red Sox and Astros were able to pull off during their championship seasons.
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With the Nets swept out of the NBA playoffs, the Rangers can capture the city's sporting fever with a a deep playoff run.
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Talented guard's vaccination status hovers over a sour season.
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Willis, Kenny Pickett and Matt Corral are the highest-rated quarterbacks in this year's draft.
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No one in the league is a better scorer and no one has been asked to do more for his team (and country) than Durant has this year.
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After a horrendous start on Tuesday, he's his usual dominant self against the Guardians.
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Celtics hold superstar to 16 points and Durant's teammates don't step up.
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In the minors, pitch clock alone has shaved 20-odd minutes this season
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Yankees' most exciting victory of the season turned ugly in a New York minute
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Teams with early picks (including Jets and Giants) could go in a bunch of different directions.
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The local clubs have not met in a playoff series since the Rangers' 1994 run to the Stanley Cup.
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It may be only April, but both are playing lights out for streaking Mets.
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Unhappy 49ers receiver is a game-changer and worth a rich trade for GM Joe Douglas
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The Nets coach has been schooled by Ime Udoka, his former assistant and now his Celtics counterpart.
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Announcer Howie Rose: "I'll be the old guy sitting on a rocking chair saying, 'Yeah, I understand, sonny, but let's hang in and let life take its course.'"
2m read2m readThe RB is feeling healthy and looked spry at minicamp.
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