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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's upset silences ‘doubters and haters’ as everything clicks in advancing to conference semis vs. Knicks — MIAMI — It would be overly simplistic to say that out of the chaos, order has been restored for the Miami Heat. — Because they're still without Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo.
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Winderman's view: Butler, Spoelstra, Heat were right, they did have enough — MILWAUKEE — Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night's 128-126 overtime NBA playoff win over the Milwaukee Bucks: — Who saw this coming? — Jimmy Butler. — Playoff Jimmy.
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat storm back to 128-126 OT victory in Milwaukee, Knicks up next in East semis — MILWAUKEE — It was stunning and similar. — For the second consecutive game the No. 8 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference stormed back from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit against the No. 1 seed.
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Jimmy Golen / Associated Press:
Panthers stave off elimination on the road, edge Bruins in overtime to keep season alive — BOSTON — The Florida Panthers watched Bruins forward Brad Marchand skate in alone on goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, with the seconds ticking away in the third period of a 3-3 game. — If Marchand scores, Florida's season is over.
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Boston Herald, Denver Post, The Athletic and Associated Press
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
A doubleheader of 8th-seed delight as Heat stun Bucks, Panthers shock Bruins — All right, you can pinch yourself now. — It was real. — Wednesday night was one big playoff surprise from the Florida Panthers stacked on an even bigger one from the Miami Heat. — Two unbelievable Game 5s.
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Mercury News, Hot Hot Hoops and Associated Press
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
‘A beauty in the grind’ as Heat move on to Milwaukee with stunning 3-1 lead
‘A beauty in the grind’ as Heat move on to Milwaukee with stunning 3-1 lead
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Boston Herald, FanSided, Mercury News and Associated Press
Brian Wacker / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens take Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers with No. 22 overall pick in NFL draft — Coach John Harbaugh said last month that the Ravens would draft a wide receiver. On Thursday night, they followed through. — With the 22nd overall pick, Baltimore selected Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers.
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Boston Herald, The Athletic, NBCSports.com and USA Today
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Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Lamar Jackson, Ravens agree to 5-year deal, ending difficult standoff with their franchise player — After more than a year of complicated negotiations and a trade request, Lamar Jackson will be the Ravens' quarterback for the long term after he agreed to a five-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees' bats break out to salvage series finale vs. Twins in 12-6 win — MINNEAPOLIS — The Yankees only scored two runs in Tuesday's loss to the Twins, yet Aaron Boone viewed the evening as a step forward amid his team's offensive drought. — A Minnesota error made one of those runs possible …
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Denver Post, Mercury News, MLB.com, Pinstripe Alley, New York Post and New Jersey Online
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: With offense reeling, Jake Bauers strong start at Triple-A has Bombers' attention
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Offensively challenged Yankees suffer second straight loss to Twins; Anthony Volpe commits another error
Offensively challenged Yankees suffer second straight loss to Twins; Anthony Volpe commits another error
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Denver Post, New York Post, The Athletic, Yahoo Sports, New Jersey Online, Newsday, MLB.com and Pinstripe Alley
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge: Yankees' struggling offense needs to ‘jump’ teams early in games
Aaron Judge: Yankees' struggling offense needs to ‘jump’ teams early in games
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New York Post and New Jersey Online
James O'Connell / New York Daily News:
Mets still searching for last year's offense with rocky start to season at the plate — The Mets are searching for any type of spark at the dish. — The not-so-Amazins have gotten off to a very slow offensive start and those woes at the plate have been front and center during …
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Baltimore Sun:
Orioles promote infielder Joey Ortiz, organization's No. 7 prospect, and option utilityman Terrin Vavra to Triple-A — DETROIT — One of the offseason's biggest questions has been answered. — Who will be the first Orioles infield prospect called up to the majors in 2023? Answer: Joey Ortiz.
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WLWT-TV:
Jerry Springer, legendary talk show host, dead at 79 — Hide Transcript Show Transcript — Jerry Springer, legendary talk show host and former mayor of Cincinnati, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 79. — According to a family statement, Springer died peacefully Thursday at his home in suburban Chicago.
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Knicks finish off Cavs for first series win in 10 years, but lose Julius Randle — CLEVELAND — In the end, it was domination. A lopsided series. — The Knicks had the better point guard. The better center. The better depth. The better coach. The greater determination. The much better rebounding.
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Boston Herald, New York Post, The Athletic and New Jersey Online
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
After Kyle Bradish struggles, Orioles' rally in 9th falls short in 8-6 loss to Red Sox, ending 7-game winning streak — The Orioles entered Tuesday night's bottom of the ninth three outs from only their second game of the season decided by more than five runs, a trend manager Brandon Hyde joked earlier …
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Orange County Register, Denver Post, BaltimoreBaseball.com and Camden Chat
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles outfielder Austin Hays exits game vs. Red Sox with right hand injury after failed bunt
Orioles outfielder Austin Hays exits game vs. Red Sox with right hand injury after failed bunt
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The Athletic and Boston Herald