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7:40 PM ET, April 30, 2022

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Gus Garcia-Roberts / Washington Post:
As MLB suspends Trevor Bauer, a new accuser speaks out  —  The first time Trevor Bauer choked her unconscious without her consent — in 2013, a woman in Columbus, Ohio, said — all she remembered afterward was waking up on his bathroom floor.  —  Months later, she said, she was having sex with Bauer …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Trevor Bauer suspended for two seasons by MLB; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to appeal ban  —  Major League Baseball announced a 324-game suspension for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer on Friday, the equivalent of two full seasons and by far the most severe punishment handed out under the sport's domestic violence policy.
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Trevor Bauer suspended two full seasons for violating MLB's domestic violence policy  —  Trevor Bauer received a record two-year suspension from Major League Baseball on Friday for violating its domestic abuse policy, a significant penalty for an elite pitcher who now finds his future in the game in doubt.
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens select Michigan edge rusher David Ojabo with No. 45 overall pick in 2022 NFL draft: 'It's like a dream'  —  The Ravens drafted Michigan's David Ojabo with the No. 45 overall pick Friday night, reuniting first-year defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald with one of the NFL draft's most talented pass rushers.
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Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens pick Connecticut defensive tackle Travis Jones in third round of 2022 NFL draft: ‘His style of play really fits us’  —  The Ravens addressed an immediate need in the third round of the NFL draft, picking Connecticut defensive tackle Travis Jones, a powerful interior presence regarded as a second-round talent by many analysts.
Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Three takeaways from a wild Ravens draft night, including big trades and a familiar ‘best player available’ mindset
Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
GM Ryan Poles didn't talk too much about fixing the Chicago Bears' secondary — but it was a glaring need  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 17  —  Fans walk past a hashtag sign during the Bears NFL draft party at Soldier Field on April 29, 2022.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Discussion: Boston Herald
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Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears prioritize defense, selecting Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker with their first 2 NFL draft picks  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 12  —  Fans walk past a hashtag sign during the Bears NFL Draft Party at Soldier Field Friday, April 29, 2022, in Chicago.  (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
IT'S A NO-NO!  Five Mets pitchers combine to no-hit Phillies, joining Johan Santana in Amazin' feat  —  Edwin Diaz struck out Bryce Harper on five pitches, and then he whiffed Nick Castellanos.  Brandon Nimmo, who had one of the best views of the game from his position in center field, started visualizing the final out.
Discussion: Denver Post, Newsday and New York Post
DJ Bien-Aime II / New York Daily News:
Jets land Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson with 10th pick  —  Wilson to Wilson.  Get used to hearing that echo throughout MetLife on Sundays.  —  The Jets selected Ohio State's Garrett Wilson with the No. 10 overall pick to supercharge Zach Wilson's development.
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DJ Bien-Aime II / New York Daily News:   Jets grab Cincinnati CB Ahmad ‘Sauce’ Gardner with No. 4 pick: ‘This is where I want to be’
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
After long wait to make first 2022 NFL draft pick, Dolphins select Georgia LB Channing Tindall in third round  —  The long wait for the Miami Dolphins to make their first pick of the 2022 NFL draft resulted in the team taking Georgia linebacker Channing Tindall with pick No. 102 at the end of the third round.
Tony Garcia / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Lions' Kerby Joseph ranked No. 1 by PFF experts: ‘He went off’  —  The Detroit Lions' defense finished 31st in points allowed in 2021, so for the third time in four picks in the 2022 NFL draft, they did what they could to address that weakness.  —  The Lions took Illinois defensive …
Discussion: Boston Herald
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Zach LaVine enters free agency ‘open-eyed’ as the Chicago Bulls chase continuity: ‘My time here has been great’  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 133  —  Bulls guard Zach LaVine and forward DeMar DeRozan head to their locker room after playing the Bucks at the United Center on April 24, 2022.
Discussion: Boston Herald
Jim Callis / MLB.com:
Each club's 2022 MLB Draft bonus pools and pick values  —  The Orioles not only own the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 Draft, but they also have the second-largest bonus pool in Draft history.  —  Baltimore's top selection comes with an assigned value of $8,842,200, the second-highest since …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and True Blue LA
 
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Edgar Thompson / Orlando Sentinel:
Buffalo Bills take Gators CB Kaiir Elam with No. 23 pick in NFL Draft
Discussion: Denver Post and Boston Herald
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Blue chippers: Giants draft Oregon edge Kayvon Thibodeaux and Alabama OT Evan Neal
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles to promote No. 9 prospect Kyle Bradish, centerpiece of Dylan Bundy trade, to start Friday vs. Red Sox
Matt Murschel / Orlando Sentinel:
Jets pick up FSU's Jermaine Johnson II at No. 26 in NFL Draft
Discussion: Denver Post and New York Post
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