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Dan Gelston / Associated Press:
Jalen Carter after Philadelphia Eagles trade up for him at No. 9: 'They're just getting the best person in the draft' — PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Carter said the Philadelphia Eagles never really asked him about his role in a fatal car crash. The Eagles just wanted to learn more about the Georgia defensive tackle's “love of the game.”
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Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
After passing on Jalen Carter, the Chicago Bears doubled down on DTs Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens. Now they must develop. — There is nothing Ryan Poles could have said about Jalen Carter on Thursday night that would have been more telling than his actions — passing on the Georgia defensive tackle in the first round.
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Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Shorthanded Yankees can't overcome Clarke Schmidt's rough outing in loss to Rangers — ARLINGTON — The Yankees' beleaguered batting order did little to mess with Texas — even after Rangers ace Jacob deGrom exited early with an injury. — The Aaron Judge-less lineup mustered five hits …
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Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Judge awaiting official word on hip — ARLINGTON — Aaron Judge's right hip discomfort “doesn't seem too serious,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after the slugger underwent an MRI on Friday, but the team is still waiting for a clearer picture on the extent of the injury.
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Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Judge leaves game vs. Texas Rangers with right hip discomfort
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat could use a Herro, but there still is a formula vs. Knicks — NEW YORK — No sooner did Tyler Herro take a dive for a loose ball that was both fearless and reckless in the first half of the first game of the first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks, then the pain of the moment resonated …
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Keven Lerner / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat-Knicks predictions: See who Sun Sentinel staffers are picking to win — Eastern Conference semifinals (Best-of-7 series) — Heat vs. Knicks: Game 1 Sunday at New York, Madison Square Garden, 1 p.m., ABC — Latest line: Knicks favored by 4 points in Game 1 — Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist: Heat in 6
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Adam Himmelsbach / The Boston Globe:
The Celtics watched the No. 1 Bucks get bounced by the No. 8 Heat. They weren't surprised.
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles' DL Hall strikes out 7, throws 75 pitches after being called up as 27th man for doubleheader vs. Tigers — Left-handed pitching prospect DL Hall didn't break camp with the Orioles because they wanted him to continue to work as a starter. His first appearance with Baltimore …
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles postponed due to rain; split doubleheader Saturday — Employees were sent home. Players left the clubhouse. — And finally, the Detroit Tigers officially postponed Friday's game, scheduled for 6:40 p.m., because of inclement weather at Comerica Park in Detroit.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Matt Olson's 3-run homer sinks Mets as Braves take rain-shortened series opener — David Peterson was struggling for answers after his last two outings. His slider was failing him and the left-hander was failing to put lefties away. — Peterson found some of the answers he was looking …
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Brian Wacker / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens select Clemson ILB Trenton Simpson with 86th overall pick in third round of NFL draft — A day after bolstering the offense with wide receiver Zay Flowers in the opening round of the NFL draft, the Ravens added to their defense on Friday. — With the 86th overall pick in the third round …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins select South Carolina CB Cam Smith in second round of NFL draft — The Miami Dolphins made the surprising move of going cornerback with their first 2023 draft pick, taking South Carolina's Cam Smith in the second round, pick No. 51, Friday night. — Smith (6-foot-1, 180 pounds) …
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Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Jets finally land a tackle, select Pitt's Carter Warren in fourth round of NFL draft — Entering the 2023 NFL Draft, many expected the Jets to address their needs at tackle in the first two days. — But that wasn't the case. — Gang Green waited until Round 4 to select a tackle.
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Hayes Gardner / Baltimore Sun:
Deonte Banks, a Baltimore native and the No. 24 pick by New York Giants, grew up with ‘a village behind him’ — The Baltimore Sun's Ravens 2023 NFL draft Q&A with sports editor Tim Schwartz, sports columnist Mike Preston and Ravens reporter Brian Wacker. (Baltimore Sun)
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Brian Wacker / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens take Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers with No. 22 overall pick in NFL draft
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