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Warriors coach Steve Kerr to take leave of absence (Yahoo Sports)

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will take a leave of absence as he recovers from back surgery and will be replaced on an interim basis by Luke Walton. The Warriors announced Thursday that Kerr will need time off for rehabilitation and recovery. Kerr underwent back surgery to repair a ruptured disc in late July and had follow-up surgery in September.

Yankees clinch playoff spot after 2-year absence, top Boston (Yahoo Sports)

CC Sabathia stood near his locker in the back of the oval Yankees clubhouse while excited teammates celebrated New York’s return to the postseason. With some help from the one of the old guard, the next generation of Yankees will have a chance to make their mark in the playoffs. Ending a rare two-year absence from the postseason, New York clinched a wild-card berth with three games to spare by

Rangers in playoffs, near AL West title after edging Angels (Yahoo Sports)

The music was a little louder in the Texas clubhouse, and there was the faint smell of champagne. Texas clinched a wild-card spot and moved to the cusp of the division title, with Adrian Beltre’s three-run double backing Derek Holland in a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. The Rangers (87-72), in the playoffs for the first time since 2012 after an AL-worst 95 losses last