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W.B.C. Championship Will Be a Study in Contrasts
The staid United States team — in the final for the first time — will face a passionate Puerto Rican squad determined to bring victory home to a place coping with economic strife.
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CreditAlexis Cuarezma for The New York Times Chris Paul’s Fast Hands and Gruesome Fingers
Paul, the Clippers’ ball-hawking guard, has paid a price — multiple injuries to his fingers — for collecting more steals than any other active N.B.A. player.
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CreditJason Franson/The Canadian Press, via Associated Press Anders Lee Hopes to Help Islanders Power Into the Postseason
Lee, sidelined by a broken leg just days before the team entered the 2016 playoffs, has been a key contributor in a late push to return this year.
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Mound Is a Microcosm of the Disparity Between the Yankees and the Red Sox
In acquiring the ace Chris Sale, Boston showed that it was living for the here and now. In passing on him, the Yankees chose to bet on the future.
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CreditJohn Raoux/Associated Press Masahiro Tanaka and the Yankees Have Reason to Smile
Tanaka has yet to give up a run in spring training, and Greg Bird has been displaying power and good defense in his return from injury.
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CreditRobert Mayer/USA Today Sports, via Reuters Henrik Lundqvist to Return to Goal on Rangers’ Coming Trip
The goaltender, who has missed six games so far, is expected to return either against the Kings on Saturday or the Ducks on Sunday.
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CreditToru Takahashi/Associated Press Didi Gregorius of Yankees Is Expected to Miss First Month of the Season
Gregorius strained his throwing shoulder during the World Baseball Classic. His replacement in the lineup is likely to come from within the organization.
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CreditSean M. Haffey/Getty Images Kings Goaltenders Will Try in Tandem to Reach Playoffs
Two No. 1 goalies are teammates as the Kings try an unusual collaboration in an attempt at a playoff berth.
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CreditMichael S. Green/Associated Press Jerry Krause, Who Gave Michael Jordan His Supporting Cast, Dies at 77
The former Bulls general manager orchestrated the team’s dynasty of the 1990s, assembling the rosters that Jordan led to six N.B.A. championships.
