Free Agents (Sports) – Page 3

The Liberty Took a Few Jets and a Boat to Become a Superteam

Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai, the Liberty owners, improved their facilities and chartered flights, drawing a W.N.B.A. fine — and enticing top free agents.

By Kurt Streeter

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Knicks Knocked Out of Playoffs in Game 6 Loss to Miami Heat

It was the first time the Knicks had been to the Eastern Conference semifinals in a decade.

By Kris Rhim

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Joe Kapp’s Lawsuit Paved the Way for N.F.L. Free Agency

The Vikings and Patriots quarterback successfully challenged pro football’s standard contracts in the 1970s, setting a legal precedent that the players’ union used to win later court battles.

By Ken Belson

Basketball Bridges, Miles (1998- ) Charlotte Hornets Child Abuse and Neglect Domestic Violence Free Agents (Sports) National Basketball Assn

N.B.A. Suspends Miles Bridges for 30 Games for Domestic Violence

Bridges pleaded no contest to felony domestic violence in November. He was accused of assaulting the mother of his children.

By Sopan Deb

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