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Alize Johnson may stick around after wild ride, impressive Nets debut

The dizzying whirlwind that swept up Alize Johnson started in the wee hours Sunday morning in Pennsylvania, included a drive to Brooklyn and a Nets debut Wednesday in Utah. Johnson had finished the G-League season and was in Willamsport, Pa.,…

Biden stops short of saying filibuster should be scrapped

The Senate’s filibuster rule is “abused in a gigantic way,” President Biden said on Thursday — while stopping short of saying it should be scrapped altogether.  Some Democrats believe the rule — which allows senators to speak for as long…

Yankees likely going with Mike Tauchman as Jay Bruce paranoia sets in

Let’s start by pointing out the unlikelihood of even arriving at this juncture in the Yankees’ Jay Bruce saga. Based on this team’s recent history, on this species’ distant history, didn’t you think someone would get injured and render the…

Dolphins spotted swimming in Venice’s Grand Canal

Two dolphins ventured into Venice’s famous Grand Canal earlier this week — a rare sighting that elicited the response of authorities who guided them back into the open sea. The two aquatic mammals were believed to be striped dolphins, which…

Bold Bulls’ move highlights busy day at NBA trade deadline

The Knicks and Nets didn’t make any significant additions Thursday, but there were plenty of splashy moves across the league before the NBA trade deadline. The Orlando Magic were among the busiest teams, moving three former building blocks in separate…