Red Sox ownership shares the blame for team's underwhelming offseason  —  I can't defend Chaim Bloom.  Not for his dud of a trade deadline.  Not for his uninspired work thus far this offseason.  But Red Sox ownership deserves as much if not more blame for the franchise's current inertia.

Dolphins' best effort in frigid Buffalo falls short on late field goal  —  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Miami Dolphins showed a lot of resiliency to compete for four quarters Saturday night against the Buffalo Bills.  —  There was no reason for anyone to believe they could win this game.

Sources: Cubs, Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year, $177M deal  —  The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a 7-year, $177 million deal with free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson, sources told ESPN on Saturday.  —  The deal includes a full no-trade clause, a source told ESPN's Kiley McDaniel.

Ravens stumble to 13-3 loss to Browns, fall out of first place in AFC North  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 27  —  CLEVELAND — The Ravens' offense didn't save its worst for last Saturday afternoon, not quite, but it came close.  For three quarters, the Ravens had stopped and started …

Following loss to the Lions, Jets know sense of urgency has to be high the rest of season  —  “We know we have to win out.”  —  Those were the words of Jets coach Robert Saleh after the Jets gut-wrenching 20-17 loss to the Lions.  —  Two months ago, following a win against the Broncos …

Cubs, Drew Smyly near deal for 2023 season, sources say  —  The Chicago Cubs are closing in on an agreement with left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN on Sunday.  —  Smyly, 33, made 22 starts last season for Chicago, pitching well in the second half …

Paolo Banchero scores 31 at Boston for Magic's 6th-straight win  —  BOSTON — In a game nobody on the Magic or the Boston Celtics — outside of Orlando's Paolo Banchero — found their offensive rhythm, it was “bell plays” down the stretch that was the difference-maker for the Magic in their 95-92 victory on Sunday at TD Garden.

Photos: New York Knicks 114, Chicago Bulls 91  —  Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 114-91 loss to the New York Knicks on Dec. 16, 2022, at the United Center.

Rangers host Phils to kick off 2023 ‘Sunday Night Baseball’  —  BRISTOL, Conn. — National League champion Philadelphia will play at Texas on April 2 in the first ESPN Sunday night telecast of the 2023 season.  The Houston Astros will host the Phillies in a World Series rematch on April 30.

Reports are ‘encouraging’ after Chicago Bears guard Teven Jenkins goes to the hospital with a neck injury — one of several key losses  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 58  —  Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter on Dec. 18, 2022 at Soldier Field.

Lakers' Anthony Davis could miss a month with foot injury  —  It has become an unsettlingly familiar feeling for the Lakers: After a freakish injury, Anthony Davis appears to be on track to miss significant time.  —  That doesn't make it any easier to stomach.