How realistic is it that the Red Sox sign Rafael Devers to a contract extension this offseason?  —  Rafael Devers is 26 years old and one year from free agency.  In the wake of Xander Bogaerts's departure for the Padres on an 11-year, $280 million deal, the Red Sox face a tidal wave …

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.

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.

AP sources: Giants postpone Correa intro for medical concern  —  The San Francisco Giants postponed a news conference Tuesday to introduce Carlos Correa after a medical concern arose during the All-Star shortstop's physical, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation.

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 …

Fernando Cruz, Leodalis “Leo” De Vries and Jose Perdomo highlight MLB's 2024 international amateur class  —  Front offices continue to pour more and more resources into their international scouting processes to gain a greater edge on the amateur evaluation front.

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.

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 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.

Ravens CB Marcus Peters exits loss to Browns with calf injury; DL Calais Campbell suffers knee injury  —  Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters suffered a calf injury in the third quarter, while defensive lineman Calais Campbell exited with a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 13-3 loss to the Cleveland Browns.