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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins add receiver, linebacker and quarterback but skip out on O-lineman on final day of NFL draft  —  MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins added Texas Tech wide receiver Erik Ezukanma, California outside linebacker Cameron Goode and Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson with their three picks …
Discussion: Boston Herald
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins have two areas of concern — and 2022 draft likely wasn't going to fix them  —  Ever go to the grocery store because that's part of your normal routine, but as you walk the aisles you realize you don't really need anything?  You've got eggs and orange juice in the fridge …
Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Let's take a closer look at Miami Dolphins' 2022 NFL draft class  —  Miami Gardens — It was a quiet weekend for the Miami Dolphins, who made the fewest draft selections in franchise history because of the numerous picks traded away the past few offseasons.  —  Despite Miami's efforts to move …
Discussion: Boston Herald
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.
Franco Panizo / Sun-Sentinel:
Denver Broncos close second round by picking former St. Thomas Aquinas star pass rusher Nik Bonitto from Oklahoma
Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
Ryan Poles makes several moves on Day 3 of the draft with eyes on improving the Chicago Bears O-line  —  Those trade partners that didn't materialize for Ryan Poles on Friday night came from every direction Saturday.  —  The new Chicago Bears general manager, who made it known since January …
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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
Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears prioritize defense, selecting Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker with their first 2 NFL draft picks
Discussion: The Athletic
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
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gerrit Cole delivers second straight strong start as Yankees blank the Royals to run win streak to 8  —  KANSAS CITY — Gerrit Cole found what he needed when he needed it.  The Yankees ace may not yet have rediscovered the dominant stuff that he has been searching for, but Cole made the big pitches …
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.
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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'
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
‘Grand larceny’: Ravens earn sterling draft grades for first-round picks
Discussion: Boston Herald
Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Three takeaways from a wild Ravens draft night, including big trades and a familiar ‘best player available’ mindset
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.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs need to get their rotation back on track after April's struggles — including back-to-back blowout defeats  —  MILWAUKEE — After years of failing to develop starting pitching, the Chicago Cubs finished 2021 with three potential starters in Justin Steele, Keegan Thompson and Adbert Alzolay.
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
 
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