For LeBron James and the Lakers, a Dress Rehearsal for a New Era

It was only an exhibition, but James played his first minutes in the Lakers’ purple and gold, providing a tantalizing taste of what is to come this season.

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Seahawks’ Earl Thomas Breaks Leg Amid Contract Negotiations

Thomas, a nine-year veteran, had been holding out earlier this season out of a fear of getting injured before securing a new long-term deal. His $8.5 million salary this season is only partially guaranteed.

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Jaguars 31, Jets 12: Blake Bortles Carves Up the Jets in Jaguars’ Win

The Jets also had three turnovers in the second half as they dropped their third straight game.

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Mets 1, Marlins 0: The Mets, Their Season Mercifully Ended, Turn to G.M. Search

Since Sandy Alderson stepped away in June, the team been led by three executives. Finding a replacement to strengthen the team is priority No. 1.

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M.L.B. Playoffs: National League Needs One More Day to Determine Matchups

On Monday, the Cubs will host the Brewers and the Rockies will play at the Dodgers for their division titles. The losers will meet in the wild-card game on Tuesday.

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Saints 33, Giants 18: Giants Offense, Poised for Breakthrough, Wilts Against Saints

The signs seemed to point to the Giants being able to reach 30 points for the first time in two years. Instead, it was just more mediocrity.

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Red Sox 10, Yankees 2: Yankees March to Playoffs With Two Rookies on the Field, and One in the Dugout

The rookies Miguel Andujar and Gleyber Torres are expected to play key roles in the postseason. Oh, and there’s also that first-year manager.

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