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 …

Dolphins, CB Xavien Howard reach terms on record-setting extension  —  As the Miami Dolphins continue to cross items off their offseason checklist, what was likely the highest-priority item was handled on Friday night.  —  Star cornerback Xavien Howard and the Dolphins agreed to terms on a record-setting contract extension.

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 …

Top 100 Players Right Now: 1 to 100  —  Now that Spring Training is almost in the books and we're nearing the start of a new season, it's a great time to ask: Who are the top players in baseball, and where do they rank when it comes to the best of the best?  MLB Network answered those questions …

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 …

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.

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.

Mets, Padres have discussed trade concept involving Eric Hosmer, Chris Paddack, Dom Smith  —  The Padres have been attempting to trade first baseman Eric Hosmer for more than a year.  The Mets are in active conversations with multiple clubs.  In recent weeks, a possible match between the teams has emerged.

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.

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.