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Such is the state of Major League Baseball in 2019.
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Knicks coach hoping Dennis Smith Jr., Elfrid Payton or perhaps Frank Ntilikina will stand out.
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Their careers will always be linked by their draft class, even if their styles are markedly different.
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Frustrated by the lack of seemingly obvious pass interference infractions that aren't overturned by instant replay challenges? Join the crowd.
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In a desperate situation, the Yankees found their way early in Game 5 to earn a trip to Houston.
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This was an epic fail by the Yankees, an across-the-board meltdown in a seemingly must-win game. Aside from the pinstripes, this group was unrecognizable.
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Hughes and Kakko, who had a quiet night, did not spend much time on the ice together. But that's OK.
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The Astros' rotation has been going deeper than Yankees' starters and they have Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Zack Greinke on their side.
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But he's only focused on one game, not trying to derail a dynasty.
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The Yankees' catcher is hitting .095 in October, but his manager would prefer to praise his work behind the plate.
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Sports memories are like others: If it happened when you were between the ages of 7 and 27, it is nostalgia. Otherwise, it's history or current events.