Yankees notebook: Luis Severino still on track for next start, the latest on Ben Rortvedt and more  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Luis Severino was on the field Thursday playing catch like he usually would be on the day after a bullpen session.  That is a good sign for the right-hander …

DeMar DeRozan scores a season-high 50, rallying the Chicago Bulls to a huge OT win over the LA Clippers  —  The Chicago Bulls faced off against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night at the United Center to begin a stretch of five straight home games, trying to put themselves in good position for a playoff run.

Injuries knocked the Ravens off course in 2021.  Here's how they're addressing ‘priority one.’  —  PALM BEACH, Fla. — In mid-January, Ravens coach John Harbaugh held a four-hour meeting with his sports performance staff.  The team was coming off maybe the most injury-marred year in recent NFL history …

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks topple Nets in overtime  —  Giannis Antetokounmpo hit his most important shots.  Kevin Durant missed his.  —  A tense and physical battle boiled down to the stars in crunch time, and also the referees, who gave the visiting defending champion Bucks a favorable whistle …

Kyle Lowry's message for Raptors fans: ‘I think I appreciate them more than they appreciate me’  —  In an exclusive conversation with the Star, the former Raptor spoke about his return to Toronto, his expected ovation at Scotiabank Arena, and why he'll always call Canada home.

Jets film study: Breaking down tape with D.J. Reed  —  New Jets cornerback D.J. Reed agreed to break down some film with the Daily News, giving a unique look at a couple plays from the 2021 season.  Reed had a breakout season with Seattle before joining the Jets; here, he explains …

Braves' Terry McGuirk discusses payroll plans, Freddie Freeman exit  —  After starting last season near the middle of MLB teams in player payroll, the Braves will open this season among the top 10 spenders and intend to stay there, the team's top executive said.

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom to miss significant time because of stress reaction in shoulder  —  New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom will miss Opening Day after an imaging test showed a stress reaction in his right scapula.  —  In a statement on Friday, the Mets said deGrom won't throw for up to four weeks and then will be reevaluated.

MLB umpires to use microphones to announce replay decisions  —  Starting this season, Major League Baseball umpires will use a microphone to announce decisions made by the replay booth, the league announced Friday.  —  MLB says that training has been held in Arizona and Florida this spring in anticipation of Thursday's season openers.

Yankees will have 21 games only available on Amazon Prime  —  MORE FROM:  —  If you are a Yankees fan, you will need Amazon Prime Video to see all your team's games.  —  This season, 21 Yankees games can only be viewed on the gigantic e-commerce company's streaming service.

MLB, players' association agree to keep automatic runners in extra innings for 2022  —  NEW YORK — Major League Baseball finalized the rules change Thursday to bring back automatic runners in extra innings for a third straight season.  —  Despite an easing of pandemic restrictions …

Knicks could be eliminated from playoffs as early as Thursday  —  The Tragic Number is one.  —  With the Knicks' 125-114 defeat to the Hornets on Wednesday, elimination from the playoffs could be sealed as early as Thursday if the Hawks beat the Cavaliers.