Mets closer Edwin Diaz suffers torn patellar tendon, needs surgery and is expected to miss the season  —  Up until Wednesday, the Mets had avoided the worst.  The pitching depth had taken a few hits over the last two weeks but the Mets were still in a position to be able to withstand the losses.

This time Heat in cruise control (no, really) in 138-119 rout of Grizzlies  —  MIAMI — An Easy Button?  Who knew?  —  In a season of sweating just about every finish, the Miami Heat got something completely different Wednesday night at Miami-Dade Arena.  —  This time there was a 28-point lead …

Key additions on defense — but what's next for offensive line?  Brad Biggs' 6 thoughts off Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles' availability.  —  1. Like it or not, Ryan Poles will be linked to the 2023 draft's No. 1 pick for years to come.  —  If the Carolina Panthers select a quarterback …

Dolphins sign former Jets lineman for offensive line depth; re-sign Geron Christian  —  The wait is over for the Miami Dolphins to bring in an outside free agent for offensive line depth and competition.  —  They agreed to terms with former New York Jets lineman Dan Feeney on Thursday morning, according to a league source.

Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Loss to Sacramento Kings on last-second 3-pointer halts momentum from 2-game win streak  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 23  —  Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) walks off the floor after a loss to the Kings on March 15, 2023, at the United Center.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

2023 MLB Mock Draft Version 1.0  —  We're four weeks into the college season so it's time for the first edition of our 2023 Mock Draft.  —  Like previous mock drafts this time of year, I've enlisted a high-ranking scout with a big league team to help me go through this exercise and make alternating picks.

Reinvented Matt Harvey wants a final MLB shot: ‘I can still pitch’  —  MORE FROM:  —  Erstwhile Mets legend Matt Harvey has experienced very high highs and just-as-low lows in baseball, and sometimes the highs and lows run together, like in the 2015 World Series.

Aaron Rodgers on Pat McAfee Show says his ‘intention’ is to ‘play for the New York Jets’  —  Aaron Rodgers has kept fans and the media in the dark for weeks about his future.  —  But on “The Pat McAfee Show” on YouTube and Sirius XM Wednesday afternoon, Rodgers finally broke his silence and gave viewers clarity about his future.

Giants to sign Sergio Romo and give him a chance to pitch — and say goodbye  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — No major-league pitcher has ascended the mound at the Giants' waterfront ballpark in more games than Sergio Romo.  He soaked up the cheers in so many of his 268 regular-season appearances …

Dolphins re-signing RB Myles Gaskin, veteran tackle Kendall Lamm  —  The Miami Dolphins are now returning all four running backs from the active roster in 2022 for the 2023 season.  —  The Dolphins are re-signing tailback Myles Gaskin, according to a league source on Wednesday …