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Mets aces Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer took their next steps Wednesday toward returning to New York’s rotation. DeGrom, sidelined since last July 7, threw 27 pitches to hitters in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and could progress to a minor league injury rehabilitation assignment. “We’ll see how he feels tomorrow,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said after watching on video from Citi Field.

Yet again, Stephen A. Smith is getting in a back and forth with another NBA player for the Brooklyn Nets. This time, it’s with star point guard Kyrie Irving.

Within the Mavericks’ organization, conversations have shifted from re-signing Brunson to replacing his production, as well as the possibility of a sign-and-trade deal involving Brunson that could at least prevent Dallas from losing him for nothing. …

Keith Smith: John Wall has been officially waived by the Houston Rockets, a league source tells @spotrac. Wall gave up exactly $6.5M in his buyout with Houston. Source: Twitter @KeithSmithNBA What’s the buzz on Twitter? Keith Smith @ KeithSmithNBA …

Looking to add some left-handed pop to their lineup after losing Bryce Harper to a broken left thumb, the Phillies are calling up Darick Hall from Triple A, according to a source.

As Indiana continues to take calls for Malcolm Brogdon and Myles Turner, the Lakers have circled back to a familiar target: Buddy Hield. Source: Matt Moore @ Action Network What’s the buzz on Twitter? Sam Quinn @ SamQuinnCBS From @Matt Moore the …

The New Orleans Saints could use another running back, and Pro Football Focus suggested they trade for Cleveland Browns veteran Kareem Hunt:

Emma Raducanu’s follow-up to her fairytale Wimbledon fourth round last year ended in the second round at the hands of French veteran Caroline Garcia.