Mets pull out 5-3 victory against Dodgers after umpires eject Max Scherzer  —  LOS ANGELES — The story through the first three and 1/2 innings into the series finale between the Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon was about a former Mets ace.  It very quickly turned into a story about the club's current ace.

No Giannis, no problem for Bucks in 138-122 thrashing of Heat that evens series 1-1  —  MILWAUKEE — This is what happens when you are a No. 1 seed playing a No. 8 seed:  —  You don't need your superstar to win.  —  So no Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night …

Oakland A's enter binding purchase agreement for Las Vegas ballpark site  —  The Oakland Athletics have zeroed in on Southern Nevada, signing a binding purchase agreement for land just west of the Strip where a major-league ballpark could be constructed.  —  The agreement is for 49 acres …

Yankees Notebook: Aaron Boone in awe of Shohei Ohtani's least talked about skill  —  With Shohei Ohtani now in his sixth major league season, everyone in baseball knows what he's capable of, even if they don't always believe their eyes.  —  Already an MVP, Rookie of the Year and two-time All-Star …

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa considered retirement after multiple concussions in 2022  —  Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa says he considered retirement “for a time” and spoke with his family, after last season ended in concussion protocol.  (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Another series loss for the Chicago White Sox, who have not won back-to-back games this season  —  Jake Burger hit a liner to center field, but Brandon Marsh was there for the final out to keep the Chicago White Sox trending in the wrong direction.  —  A 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies …

Roster Moves: Colorado Rockies Activate Daniel Bard After Anxiety Issues  —  The Colorado Rockies have activated relief pitcher Daniel Bard from the 15-day injured list, the club announced Wednesday morning.  In a corresponding roster move, Colorado optioned right-handed pitcher Peter Lambert to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Knicks can't overcome ugly second quarter as Cavs get the easy win to even series at 1  —  CLEVELAND — A disastrous second quarter for the Knicks ended with an energized crowd chanting together, “New York sucks, New York sucks.”  —  And at that moment, it was impossible to argue.

Dolphins have strong D-line but need to lock up Christian Wilkins with extension  —  South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins & David Furones discuss what the Miami Dolphins may do with their first pick of the NFL Draft, No. 51 in 2nd round. (, , /South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Cam Thomas minutes on the table for Nets in crucial Game 3 vs. 76ers, says Jacque Vaughn  —  PHILADELPHIA — Is it time to free second-year scorer Cam Thomas?  Facing an 0-2 deficit in the Nets' first-round playoff series against the 76ers, Jacque Vaughn says it's on the table for Game 3 at Barclays Center on Thursday.

Brett Baty's key RBI, big nights from Pete Alonso and others power Mets past Dodgers, 8-6  —  LOS ANGELES — It took seven pitches against a very tough pitcher, but in the end, Brett Baty prevailed, showing the Mets that they made a smart decision to call him up from Triple-A.