Why J.D. Martinez took less from the Dodgers and the latest on the trade market  —  The free-agent market always produces certain oddities.  Consider this 2022 comparison of two right-handed hitters who recently reached switched teams, as if they were traded for one another.

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.

‘There are a couple of regrets’: Red Sox move forward after Xander Bogaerts bolts Boston  —  CHAIM BLOOM HAS been reliving the negotiations with Xander Bogaerts in his head.  —  “There are a couple of regrets,” the chief baseball officer of the Boston Red Sox told ESPN a week after Bogaerts signed with the San Diego Padres.

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.

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.

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 had no choice but to sign Dansby Swanson and make him the new face at Wrigley Field  —  It would have been so awkward.  Picture the highest-ranking members of the Cubs' organization, dressed in their tailored sport coats and quarter-zip pullovers, filing in to face the crowd at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.

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.

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 …

Diamondbacks Updated WAR and Payroll Projections  —  Mike Hazen has already quietly upgraded the roster with more yet to come  —  While the big spending teams have made big news signing many of the stars of the game to mega contracts, the Diamondbacks have been quietly upgrading their roster.

Reds' Tom Browning: Remembering the famous in-game visit to Wrigley rooftop  —  Reds fans will remember pitcher Tom Browning, 62, who died Monday, for many reasons, including some of the most important successes in the history of baseball's oldest franchise.