Day: March 16, 2018

Mavericks’ final month could be agonizing, but Dennis Smith Jr. needs to make the most of itMavericks’ final month could be agonizing, but Dennis Smith Jr. needs to make the most of it

TORONTO — Dennis Smith Jr. has been through a lot in his rookie season. He’s taken lumps and watched the losses pile up. He’s gained more faith in his surgically repaired left knee. He’s learned how to deal with a long, grinding NBA season. And he’s figured out how to lead a team. OK

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What we learned at 49ers free agency press conferenceWhat we learned at 49ers free agency press conference

SANTA CLARA — Newest 49ers Jerick McKinnon and Weston Richburg sat between Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch and all seemed to know what great expectations they’re all encountering. Lynch promptly touted the duo as the 49ers’ top free agency targets in the franchise’s rapid ascent back to playoff

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Don’t sleep on these Cinderellas this seasonDon’t sleep on these Cinderellas this season

It was a rite of spring when some members of the Reds gathered at a table in the center of their clubhouse here Thursday, mere minutes before the opening tip of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, and drew team names out of a hat for their player pool. Each selection drew either a cheer or a groan, the celebration of landing a favorite or the frustration of having plopped down a few bucks only to get stuck with a stinker.

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