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How Our MLB Forecast Is Changing For 2022

After an extra-long offseason of doubt and acrimony, baseball is finally back. Thursday’s slightly belated opening day will feature 18 teams in action — including many of the ones we think will be the most interesting to watch throughout the year. To help you prepare for the new season, we have booted up our MLB […]

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The Raptors Don’t Need Bigs To Pound The Ball Inside

On March 26, the Toronto Raptors began a game against the Indiana Pacers by pounding the ball in the post. But they weren’t feeding a big man — though they roster two centers, both come off the bench when the team is at full strength. Instead, they were playing their own version of small ball: […]

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