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NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony had 20 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, Arron Afflalo scored 29 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-102. Kristaps Porzingis (pohr-ZIHN'-gihs) had 11 points, six rebounds, six blocks and three assists for the Knicks in his first matchup against fellow rookie and No. 1 pick Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns had 25 points and 10 boards for the T-Wolves.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox were looking to add some pop while solidifying third base, and they are counting on Todd Frazier to provide it. The two-time All-Star third baseman was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds as part of a three-team, seven-player trade that also included the Los Angeles Dodgers.
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians may have found a much-needed right-handed hitter — at the right price. Cleveland has an agreement with free agent first baseman Mike Napoli (NAP'-oh-lee) on a $7 million, one-year contract. That's what a person familiar with the contract told the Associated Press on Wednesday.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court in San Francisco has decided not to reconsider its ruling striking down a plan to pay college football and basketball players. The payment plan emerged from a lawsuit against the NCAA by former UCLA basketball star Ed O'Bannon.
WASHINGTON (AP) — On NHL ice, Braden Holtby made 26 saves to help the Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1. Eastern Conference-leading Washington has won three straight and four of its last five.
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