The Chicago Bulls spent the first night of free agency — which began at 5 p.m. Thursday — waiting on their biggest offseason question mark. Two-time All-Star guard Zach LaVine entered unrestricted free agency for the first time after helping the Bulls end a four-year playoff drought —and his first postseason appearance — last season.…
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It was over before it started. Jalen Brunson called off his meeting with the Mavericks and agreed to sign with the Knicks on a four-year deal worth around $104-$110 million, depending on bonuses, after the moratorium is lifted, a source confirmed Thursday. The news was expected after the Knicks used draft picks to clear the…
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Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is on the verge of starting in his third All-Star Game. And if Contreras has his way, he won’t be the only Cubs player heading to Dodger Stadium in less than three weeks. Contreras is an All-Star Game finalist among National League catchers, the league announced Thursday, after he finished…
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Orlando Magic center Moe Wagner’s $1.88 million salary for the 2022-23 season became fully guaranteed Friday since he was still on the roster past Thursday. Wagner’s 2022-23 salary, which is part of a 2-year, $3.61 million contract he signed with the Magic in August 2021, was non-guaranteed through Thursday. He’ll be eligible for unrestricted free…
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Dodgers starting pitcher Mitch White throws to the plate during their game against the San Diego Padres on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado watches his double against during the first inning of their game against the Dodgers on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium.…
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The consensus box of Los Alamitos picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday July 1, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get…
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For those with children aging up to adult health care and parents aging in to Medicare, trying to ensure your loved ones’ health care needs are met can be time-consuming and confusing. This group of middle-aged adults caring for both elderly parents and dependent children is often called “the sandwich generation.” Lara McKenna, executive director…
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The Miami Heat sorted out much of their undercard at Thursday night’s start of NBA free agency, retaining guard Victor Oladipo and center Dewayne Dedmon, but losing starting power forward P.J. Tucker to the Philadelphia 76ers. But all eyes remained on what assuredly will be the main event of this offseason, with the Heat included…
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The Pac-12 Conference has existed, in some form or another, for 107 years. After the thunderous news Thursday that USC and UCLA are becoming members of the Big Ten starting in 2024, the future of the conference is very much in doubt. What’s next for the shattered Pac-12, which was caught completely off guard by…
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Gary Harris, an unrestricted free agent, plans to return to the Orlando Magic. Harris was finalizing a 2-year, $26 million deal, which can’t become official until 12:01 p.m. on July 6, to return to the Magic Thursday evening, his agents told ESPN. Harris, who the Magic traded for in March 2021, averaged 11.1 points (43.4%…
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