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Does the NBA Cup need star power or does Las Vegas sell itself?

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The NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals and final debuted last season in Las Vegas. The championship game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers sold out. The renamed NBA Cup is back beginning Saturday. The question is whether star power will help sell the event on a neutral site or if Las Vegas is enough of a sell itself. Former two-time NBA MVP Giannis … [Read more...] about Does the NBA Cup need star power or does Las Vegas sell itself?

Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros

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The Chicago Cubs have acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseball’s best hitters. The Cubs sent third baseman Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith, one of their top infield prospects, to the Astros for Tucker, who is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season. Tucker was limited to … [Read more...] about Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros

Yankees to get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin, AP source says

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A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press that the New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes, infield prospect Caleb Durbin and cash. A 30-year-old right-hander, Williams is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season. He was diagnosed during spring training with two … [Read more...] about Yankees to get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin, AP source says