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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.
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Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Union-News and baseballmusings.com
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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The Athletic, New York Post, Orange County Register and Boston Herald
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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.
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Orange County Register, PressBox and Boston Herald
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
‘Grand larceny’: Ravens earn sterling draft grades for first-round picks — The reviews are in. And they're almost all glowing. — After a dizzying day of moves at Ravens headquarters, NFL reporters had near-unanimous praise for the team's selections of Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton …
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Boston Herald and Orange County Register
Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Three takeaways from a wild Ravens draft night, including big trades and a familiar ‘best player available’ mindset
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Orange County Register
Baltimore Sun:
Ravens send Marquise Brown, third-round pick to Cardinals after wide receiver requested trade: ‘He was not happy’
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Pro Football Rumors, MLB Baseball News …, Union-News, Sports Illustrated and Denver Post
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)
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Denver Post
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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)
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Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald and The Athletic
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.
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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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Baltimore Sun, The Athletic and Pro Football Rumors
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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.
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ProFootballTalk, Denver Post and Orange County Register
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.
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Boston Herald
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 …
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Boston Herald
