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HOUSTON — The Houston Astros are closing in on a reunion with franchise icon Carlos Correa. The Astros and Minnesota Twins are close to finalizing a deal for the three-time All-Star shortstop to return as Houston’s third baseman, league sources told The Athletic on Thursday. Correa will waive his no-trade clause and the Astros…

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Nikola Jokić should demand a trade. The 30-year-old has every right to want out of this Mile High mess. On Tuesday, the Kroenke family, which owns the Denver Nuggets, executed a panic move without historical precedent by firing Michael Malone three games before the postseason. No team has ever fired a winning coach this…