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Former closer Matt Barnes designated for assignment as Red Sox roster turnover continues - The Athletic
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Jerry Buss dies at 80; Lakers owner brought 'Showtime' success to L.A. - Los Angeles Times
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MLB offseason tracker: Blue Jays add Chad Green to bullpen MLB - Bally Sports
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MLB Notebook: Grading out the Red Sox with a first-half report card
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Newcastle 0-0 Leicester: Toon secure Champions League football
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Raise the Line
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How the Red Sox Eliminated the Yankees, Inning by Inning - The New York Times
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On LinkedIn, remote job listings rise and a hopeful pattern emerges - Protocol
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Observations: Lions stay atop NFC North behind 7 sacks from dominant defense