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All four teams in the finales of the NBA play-in tournament on Friday night are dealing with injury issues. Chicago goes to Miami and then Sacramento plays at New Orleans. The winner of the Bulls-Heat game meets Boston in Round 1 and the Kings-Pelicans winner meets Oklahoma City. The Heat will be without Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier for their game against the Bulls, who had guard Alex Caruso go down to a sprained ankle in Wednesday’s win over Atlanta. The Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson because of a hamstring injury. Read moreButler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales

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The Green Bay Packers made one of the biggest splashes in free agency when they signed safety Xavier McKinney away from the New York Giants. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the Packers address their secondary again in the draft. None of the three safeties who earned the most playing time with the Packers last season remains on the team. That means the Packers need to restock the position even after signing the 24-year-old McKinney to a four-year, $68 million contract. The Packers also need to add cornerback depth because of the uncertainty surrounding Eric Stokes' health. Read morePackers could still look to upgrade secondary in NFL draft even after adding Xavier McKinney

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Rod Brind'Amour has gone from first-time head coach to one of the NHL's best in leading the Carolina Hurricanes to six straight postseason appearances. Brind'Amour is trying to win a Stanley Cup as a coach after being the captain on Carolina's 2006 winner. Brind'Amour generally praises players and staff while deflecting credit when asked about Carolina's success. But his work in establishing a winning culture with a talented, experienced and deep roster has been critical in changing a franchise that had missed nine straight postseasons before he took over. Carolina opens the playoffs Saturday against the New York Islanders. Read moreRod Brind'Amour aimed to build a perennial contender. He's made the Carolina Hurricanes exactly that

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