New York Daily NewsWhy Yankees GM Brian Cashman reached out to Alex Rodriguez ‘a number of times’ during managerial searchNew York Daily NewsBrian Cashman reached out to Alex Rodriguez “a number of times” during the ongoing managerial search — but not to ask the retired slugger if he wanted the job. The Yankees general manager told reporters Friday morning that he sought A-Rod’s guidance …The Yankees Have Finalized Their List of Candidates for ManagerSports Illustratedall 20 news articles Read More

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USA TODAYCeltics ride Irving’s 36 to 108-97 win over scrappy 76ersUSA TODAYBOSTON (AP) — Isaiah Thomas developed a reputation in Boston for big performances late in games. It’s quickly becoming apparent that the Celtics probably have an even more potent scoring weapon in Kyrie Irving. The star guard scored 36 points and …GAME RECAP: Celtics 108, 76ers 97NBA.comCeltics pull away from visiting 76ers behind heavy scoring from IrvingESPNWho has the brighter future — Sixers or Celtics?Yahoo SportsLiberty Ballers -Philly.com -NESN.com -Worcester Telegramall 147 news articles Read More

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Jahlil Okafor, cast aside by the resurgent 76ers as trade calls continue to fall on deaf ears, says he understands the NBA is a business. “But in my eyes,” he adds, “I don’t know if it’s good business.” Read More

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ESPNGoing head to head, Westbrook rules as KD’s return a big lossESPNIn a game that featured games within the game, it was a 108-91 victory for the Thunder that produced multiple confrontations between two former teammates in Kevin Durant and Westbrook. In his second game playing in Oklahoma City (8-9) since becoming a …Russell Westbrook Outduels Kevin Durant as Thunder Rout WarriorsBleacher ReportDurant, Westbrook go head-to-headNBA.com (blog)Warriors unravel in Kevin Durant’s second appearance in Oklahoma CityThe Mercury NewsCBSSports.com -SFGate -New York Post -NewsOK.comall 217 news articles Read More

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Los Angeles TimesThe big con: LaVar Ball has made a living off the backs of his childrenLos Angeles TimesJust in time for the holidays, LaVar Ball has been good enough to advise us on one way to obtain a pair of his company’s odd $495 sneakers. Steal them? The father of UCLA freshman basketball player LiAngelo Ball has spent the last week telling the …Mavs owner Mark Cuban says LaVar Ball and Donald Trump are ‘so much alike’CBSSports.comMark Cuban Says LaVar Ball and Donald Trump Are ‘So Much Alike’Bleacher ReportAbout LaVar Ball vs. Donald TrumpThe Nation.Anniston Star -fox4kc.com -CNN -Mashable Read More

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