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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.