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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins re-signing RB Myles Gaskin, veteran tackle Kendall Lamm  —  The Miami Dolphins are now returning all four running backs from the active roster in 2022 for the 2023 season.  —  The Dolphins are re-signing tailback Myles Gaskin, according to a league source on Wednesday …
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Chris Perkins / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins show faith in Mike McDaniel by re-signing running backs Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson  —  South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins & Dave Hyde discuss if the Dolphins are relying too heavily on free agency signings and not enough on NFL Draft. (, , /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Discussion: Associated Press
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins bringing back RBs Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson on two-year deals
Carlos Collazo / Baseball America:
2023 MLB Mock Draft Version 1.0  —  We're four weeks into the college season so it's time for the first edition of our 2023 Mock Draft.  —  Like previous mock drafts this time of year, I've enlisted a high-ranking scout with a big league team to help me go through this exercise and make alternating picks.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball and Battery Power
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Team USA needed Tim Anderson's bat in the lineup — so the shortstop switched to second base in win over Canada  —  PHOENIX — Mark DeRosa needed Tim Anderson's bat in the lineup.  —  Canada started a left-hander in Monday's World Baseball Classic matchup, and the Team USA manager wanted to play both Anderson and Trea Turner.
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
In WBC, Tim Anderson jumping to a new level of stardom with Team USA
Discussion: NBCSports.com
Associated Press:
Mike Trout homers as Team USA crushes Canada in World Baseball Classic
Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Aaron Rodgers on Pat McAfee Show says his ‘intention’ is to ‘play for the New York Jets’  —  Aaron Rodgers has kept fans and the media in the dark for weeks about his future.  —  But on “The Pat McAfee Show” on YouTube and Sirius XM Wednesday afternoon, Rodgers finally broke his silence and gave viewers clarity about his future.
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Puerto Rico ousts Dominican Republic at WBC, but Edwin Diaz hurts knee celebrating  —  MIAMI — Star New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz suffered a right knee injury Wednesday night during the on-field celebration of Puerto Rico's victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic …
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Winderman's view: Heat rotation coming into view, with Oladipo shuffled out in rout of Grizzlies  —  MIAMI — Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night's 138-119 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies:  — Yes, one game is the ultimate NBA small sample size.
Discussion: Boston Herald
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
You can't spell heart attack without H-e-a-t, as season of close calls persists  —  MIAMI — It has become a cut-and-paste season for the Miami Heat.  —  Close games now, then and seemingly forever.  —  Of the 70 games played by the Heat going into Wednesday night's matchup …
Discussion: Mercury News
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Winderman's view: Always an adventure, as concerning Heat trend continues even in win
Discussion: Boston Herald
Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
After adding 5 new starters, Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles can wait for prices to fall in free agency  —  The money didn't stop flowing Tuesday, but the action was much more subdued than the day before, when the NFL's negotiating window opened — all leading to the start of free agency at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Discussion: Chicago Sun-Times
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Business Wire:
Diamond Sports Group Commences Voluntary Chapter 11 Proceedings to Strengthen Balance Sheet  —  Finalizing Restructuring Support Agreement to Eliminate Approximately $8 Billion of Debt  —  Will Continue Delivering Live Sports Broadcasts to Fans  —  Diamond Sports Group, LLC ("DSG," …
Brian Wacker / Baltimore Sun:
Cornerback Trayvon Mullen returning to Ravens on one-year deal  —  Trayvon Mullen will be returning to the Ravens next season.  —  The 25-year-old cornerback — who was claimed off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys in January and is a cousin of quarterback Lamar Jackson's …
James O'Connell / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Isiah Kiner-Falefa beginning to work in center field as shortstop battle comes down to wire  —  We may have a concession in the Yankees' shortstop competition.  Isiah Kiner-Falefa has begun working out in the outfield and will play in center field during Grapefruit League games this week …
Juan Toribio / MLB.com:
Your reward for striking out 3 superstars?  An MLB deal  —  MIAMI — Duque Hebbert was sitting in the bullpen when the phone rang.  Once he heard his name called, Hebbert knew this was the opportunity of a lifetime.  —  What he didn't know, however, was who he was set to face in the top of the ninth.
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