Jalen Brunson didn’t sit around for the past week on the NBA version of standby, waiting for a late invite to All-Star weekend that didn’t come.

https://nypost.com/2023/02/22/knicks-jalen-brunson-enjoyed-time-off-during-all-star-break/

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jon Kitna is officially the head coach of Lakota East High School. Kitna was officially introduced on Wednesday and outlined his goals for the program and players …

https://sports.yahoo.com/former-bengals-qb-jon-kitna-033011247.html%3Fsrc%3Drss

The Mets’ reconnection to their history under owner Steve Cohen will mean an increased alumni presence in spring training.

https://nypost.com/2023/02/22/steve-cohen-bringing-back-fan-faves-for-mets-spring-training/

Players on the LIV Golf tour scored another major victory on Wednesday.

https://nypost.com/2023/02/22/liv-golf-players-allowed-to-play-in-2023-pga-championship/

The Lakers open the second half of the season driven to overcome their current No. 13 spot in the standings and earn a spot in the playoffs.

https://sports.yahoo.com/got-win-revamped-lakers-pushing-032203867.html

Nets coach Jacque Vaughn doesn’t anticipate that Mikal Bridges will score 45 points every game.

https://nypost.com/2023/02/22/nets-coach-mikal-bridges-doesnt-need-to-carry-offense/

Matt Patricia won’t reprise his role as the Patriots’ unofficial offensive coordinator in 2023, and it doesn’t seem like he’ll do it elsewhere, either.

https://nypost.com/2023/02/22/matt-patricia-interviewed-for-broncos-defensive-coordinator/

NPR will lay off 10% of its workers, or at least 100 employees, as the public radio broadcaster has been pinched by a slowdown in advertising and sponsorship revenue particularly for its lineup of …

https://sports.yahoo.com/npr-cut-10-workforce-ad-032346841.html

Igor Shesterkin acknowledged that his confidence level is not where he wants it coming off a rough post-All-Star, five-game stretch.

https://nypost.com/2023/02/22/rangers-igor-shesterkin-hopes-to-regain-form-from-practice/

The Nets and Jacque Vaughn are still trying to find a concrete role for Ben Simmons.

https://nypost.com/2023/02/22/nets-running-out-of-time-to-find-right-role-for-ben-simmons/